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Margin Calculator
Calculate the bookmaker overround (margin) on any market. The lower the margin, the better the price — sharp books run 2-3%, recreational books often 8-12%.
Two-way markets — Asian handicap, over/under, BTTS yes/no, draw no bet.
ReferenceSharp two-way markets run 102-103%. Bet365 and William Hill on Asian handicap typically 103-104%. Recreational books 106-108%.
Three-way markets — Premier League 1X2 (home win, draw, away win).
ReferenceSharp 1X2 markets like Pinnacle and Smarkets: 102-103%. Bet365: 105-106%. Sky Bet, Paddy Power, William Hill: 106-108%. Coral, Ladbrokes: 107-109%.
Multi-way markets — first goalscorer, correct score, outright winner. Add an outcome for every possibility.
ReferenceCorrect score: sharp 110-115%, recreational 125-140%. First goalscorer: sharp 115-120%, recreational 130-150%. Outright winner of Premier League: 110-115% across most books.