Free tool
Hedge Calculator
You bet one side, the line moved, and now you can lock in profit (or limit loss) by betting the other side. We'll size the hedge so both outcomes pay the same.
Your original bet
What you bet at — e.g. +250
$
What you risked
Available hedge
What you can hedge at right now
Guaranteed profit
+$25.00
+7.69% ROI on $325.00 total risk
How to size it
Hedge stake (bet this on opposite side)$225.00
Profit if original wins$25.00
Profit if hedge wins$25.00
Total at risk$325.00
When hedging actually makes sense
Hedging trades upside for certainty. You give up the chance at the full original payout in exchange for a guaranteed outcome. The math only locks in profit when the line moved enough that the combined book hold is below 100%.
Common scenarios where hedging is worth it:
- Live futures or parlays where one leg moved heavily in your favor (e.g., your team made the playoffs)
- Live in-game betting where the opposite side's price has risen above your buy-in line
- Bankroll preservation when a single bet represents an outsized share of your roll
When NOT to hedge: if the math gives you a guaranteed loss, you're paying double vig for the privilege of certainty. Better to let it ride or take the L on side A alone.
hedge_stake = original_return / hedge_decimal_odds