Enter your stake and odds into the calculator to determine your hedge amount.

Free Bet Hedge Calculation Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the hedge amount from your stake and odds:

Hedge Amount = Stake * (Odds - 1)

Variables:

  • Hedge Amount is the amount you should bet on the opposite outcome to guarantee a profit ($)
  • Stake is the amount of money placed on the free bet ($)
  • Odds are the betting odds for the event (decimal format)

To calculate the hedge amount, multiply the stake by the difference between the odds and one.

What is Hedge Betting?

Hedge betting is a strategy used by bettors to reduce risk and secure a guaranteed profit by placing bets on multiple outcomes of a single event. This technique is often used when a bettor has placed a free bet and wants to ensure a return regardless of the outcome.

How to Calculate Hedge Amount?

The following steps outline how to calculate the hedge amount using the given formula:

  1. First, determine your stake amount and the odds for the event.
  2. Next, use the formula: Hedge Amount = Stake * (Odds – 1).
  3. Finally, calculate the hedge amount by plugging in the values.
  4. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem:

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge:

Stake = $100

Odds = 3.5

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