Hedge Calculator
Bet the hedge stake on the other side and you lock the same profit no matter which outcome hits — useful for guaranteeing a winning futures ticket or a live bet that has moved your way.
How hedging works
A hedge is a bet on the opposite outcome of one you already hold. By staking the right amount on the other side, you flatten the two possible results into one guaranteed number — turning a swing into a sure thing.
The classic case is a futures ticket one game from cashing, or a live bet that has moved hard in your favor. You sacrifice the full upside to lock a profit you can't lose. The trade-off is real, and the sportsbook's vig is why a hedge sometimes only minimizes a loss instead of guaranteeing a win.
Hedging is about managing a position you already have. Finding the position worth taking in the first place is the harder problem — and the one our model is built to solve, grading every play in public on the scoreboard.
Frequently asked questions
How does a hedge bet work?
Hedging means betting the opposite side of a wager you already have, so you win something no matter the result. Enter your original stake and odds plus the current odds on the other side; the calculator returns the hedge stake that equalizes your profit across both outcomes.
When should I hedge?
Most often on a futures ticket that is one leg from cashing, or a live bet that has moved sharply your way. Hedging trades some upside for certainty — you give up the chance of the full win to guarantee a smaller, locked result.
Why does hedging sometimes lock a loss?
Both sides carry the sportsbook vig. If the original price was not generous enough, the combined market is over 100% and the best a hedge can do is cap your loss rather than guarantee profit. Hedging is insurance, not free money.