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Implied Probability & Margin Calculator

Turn odds into probabilities, measure the bookmaker margin and get fair odds.

Implied Probability & Margin CalculatorFree · works in your browser · nothing is stored
Odds for each outcomeEnter every possible outcome of the market (e.g. Home / Draw / Away).
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Results appear here as you type.

For information and entertainment only — not betting, financial or legal advice. Results are estimates based on your inputs.

How the Implied Probability & Margin Calculator works

Add the odds for every outcome of a market. The calculator converts each price to a probability, adds them up and shows how far the total is above 100% — that excess is the overround, the margin built into the prices. It then rescales the probabilities to give “fair” odds with the margin removed.

Formula

  • Implied probability = 1 ÷ decimal odds
  • Overround = (sum of implied probabilities − 1) × 100%
  • Fair probability = implied probability ÷ sum of implied probabilities
  • Fair odds = 1 ÷ fair probability

Worked example

A two-way market at 1.91 / 1.91 implies 52.4% + 52.4% = 104.7%. The overround is 4.7% and the fair price of each side is 2.00.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good overround?

Lower is better for the bettor. Major two-way markets are often 2–5%, while outright and novelty markets can be much higher.

Does removing the margin tell me who will win?

No. Fair odds only strip out the operator margin; they are still an estimate by the market, not a prediction.

Play responsibly

Calculators describe maths, not outcomes. Gambling is for adults aged 18+ and can be addictive — set limits and never stake money you cannot afford to lose.