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Expected Value Calculator

Calculate your profit margin over the sportsbook. Compare your odds to fair odds to determine if a bet has positive expected value (+EV).

Your Bet

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The odds you're getting on your bet

Fair Win Probability

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Expected Value Betting Tips

🎯 What is Expected Value?

Expected Value (EV) measures your profit margin over the sportsbook. Positive EV bets are profitable in the long run.

📊 Finding Fair Odds

Use no-vig fair odds from sharp sportsbooks or your own model's predictions to determine true win probability.

✅ +EV Betting

Only place bets with positive expected value. Even small edges compound over time to significant profits.

💰 Long-term Focus

EV betting is about long-term profitability. Individual bets may lose, but +EV bets win over time.