Calculate a Middle
Two-line middles that can both land, with the stake for each side.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your stake and odds for Bet 1 (e.g., Over 2.5 goals at 1.90)
- Enter the odds for Bet 2, the opposing side (e.g., Under 3.5 goals at 1.90)
- See the recommended Bet 2 stake that balances out your outcomes
- Check your profit for every scenario: only Bet 1 wins, only Bet 2 wins, or both win (the middle)
Formula
Bet 2 Stake = (Bet 1 Stake × Bet 1 Odds) / Bet 2 Odds
Total Investment = Bet 1 Stake + Bet 2 Stake
Profit if Bet 1 Wins = (Bet 1 Stake × Bet 1 Odds) - Total Investment
Profit if Bet 2 Wins = (Bet 2 Stake × Bet 2 Odds) - Total Investment
Profit if Both Win = (Bet 1 Stake × Bet 1 Odds) + (Bet 2 Stake × Bet 2 Odds) - Total Investment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a middle bet?
A middle bet is when you place two opposing bets on the same event, leaving a range of results where both bets cash. Say you back Over 2.5 goals at one bookmaker and Under 3.5 goals at another — if exactly 3 goals go in, both bets win.
How does the middle calculator work?
It dials in the optimal stake for your second bet so you break even (or take only a tiny loss) if just one bet wins, while setting up a big profit if the middle hits and both bets land at once.
Is middling the same thing as hedging?
Close, but not quite. Hedging locks in profit whatever happens. Middling aims for break-even or a small loss on most results, with a shot at a large profit if the outcome lands in the ‘middle’ range where both bets win.
Which markets work best for middles?
Spread/handicap markets and totals (over/under) are the go-to spots for middles. Hunt for line movements that let you grab opposing sides at overlapping numbers — think Over 2.5 and Under 3.5, or Team -3 and Team +4.