Betting

📈 Expected Value (EV)

Find the true EV, edge and ROI of a single bet.

Result
How it works

The formula

EV = p×(stake×(dec−1)) − (1−p)×stake. Edge % = p×dec − 1.

Example: 100 @ 2.10, p=52% → EV ≈ +9.2, edge ≈ +9.2%.

FAQ

Questions

What is a +EV bet?

One whose expected value is positive: your estimated probability beats the odds’ implied probability.

Does +EV mean I will win?

No. It means profit over the long run if your probability estimate is accurate.

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