Middle Bet Calculator

Analyze over/under (or spread) lines to see potential middle range and profit outcomes.

Middling Profit Computation

Enter both sides of your potential middle. We compute profits if the middle lands or either side wins, plus worst-case exposure.

Amount placed on the lower total (over) line.
Decimal odds for the over bet.
Lower total (e.g. 44.5). Must be below the higher line.
Amount placed on the higher total (under) line.
Decimal odds for the under bet.
Higher total (e.g. 47.5). Must exceed the lower line.
Used for formatted result values.

More About Middling

Middling leverages market inefficiencies & timing. Capturing both sides at advantageous numbers creates a profitable center zone.

Strategy Considerations

  • Focus on key numbers (e.g., common NFL totals) to raise middle hit probability.
  • Adjust stake ratio to reduce worst-case downside.
  • Avoid forcing thin middles with poor price; value density matters.

Risks & Considerations

  • Late line corrections can shrink or eliminate your middle.
  • Limits may block mirroring stakes across books.
  • Rule differences (OT inclusion, pushes) alter payoff structure.

FAQ

A sufficient gap between two correlated lines (e.g., total 44.5 vs 47.5) producing multiple scoring outcomes where both sides win.

No. You can alter stake ratio to minimize worst-case loss or target higher middle profits.

True profitable middles are rarer and often appear around key numbers when markets react unevenly.