Hold Calculator
Calculate how much the sportsbook keeps (hold percentage) on any two-way market.
Market Odds
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Hold Percentage
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Side 1 Implied Probability
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Side 2 Implied Probability
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Total Implied Probability
What Is Hold Percentage?
Hold (or overround) is the sportsbook's built-in margin on a market. It represents the percentage of total money wagered that the sportsbook expects to keep as profit, regardless of the outcome.
The Formula
Hold% = (1/decimal_a + 1/decimal_b - 1) × 100
What's a Good Hold?
Standard -110/-110 lines have a hold of about 4.5%. Sharp sportsbooks may offer holds as low as 2-3%, while recreational books can have holds of 6%+ on some markets. Lower hold = better value for bettors.
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