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Expected Value Calculator
Estimate per-stake expected value from assumed event probability. Figures are educational, not promises of a winning outcome or assertions about currently available 1win markets.
Calculate simplified expected net profit
Net EV = stake × ((probability × decimal odds) − 1). Probability is your own assumption.
Enter values and select Calculate.
The expected-value equation
For a binary bet settled normally at decimal odds d, with a subjective probability p of winning and stake s, expected net profit equals s × (p × d − 1). This includes losing the stake in the complementary outcome. The calculation is only as useful as the probability estimate entered, and it is not an assessment of 1win-specific prices or an endorsement of any wager.
A positive number is not a sure win
Imagine decimal odds 2.20, a $10 stake and an independently estimated 50% chance of success. The expected net result is $10 × (0.50 × 2.20 − 1) = $1. The actual single-bet outcome is either a $12 profit or a $10 loss in this simplified setting. Positive expectation over a hypothetical series does not prevent substantial short-run losses.
Break-even probability
The break-even win probability at ordinary decimal odds is 1 divided by the offered price. For 2.20, it is approximately 45.45%. A probability estimate above that point produces positive calculated expected value, while an estimate below it produces negative expected value. Bookmaker margins, fees, taxes and settlement terms may affect the effective threshold.
Probability estimation is the difficult part
Historical frequencies, ratings systems and sports performance information can inform a model, but they do not guarantee that the next outcome follows the average. A model should be evaluated on calibration, selection bias and out-of-sample performance. Without testing, a confident-looking input is simply a guess presented as a percentage.
Variance and bankroll drawdowns
Expected value is an average across a conceptual distribution, not a promise about a specific run. Even a favorable hypothetical price can generate consecutive losses. The size of a stake relative to disposable funds determines how severely those losses affect the player. A model with positive expectation can still be inappropriate for someone unable to tolerate the downside.
Comparing prices without overclaiming
If two operators quote different decimal odds for the same well-defined outcome and settlement rules, a higher price generally improves a bettor’s expected return for an unchanged probability assessment. But operator eligibility, market rules, commissions and restrictions may make nominal prices non-comparable. Verify the underlying conditions rather than choosing by headline multiplier alone.
Scope and safeguards
Enter decimal odds above 1, a subjective win probability from 0% through 100% and a non-negative stake. Results describe simplified binary settlement without fees or partial outcomes. This educational tool cannot establish whether a real market is mispriced. It must never be promoted as a winning hack or guaranteed-profit system.
Illustrative calculation reference
| Scenario | Mathematical result |
|---|---|
| Odds 2.20, p=50%, stake=10 | +1 expected net |
| Odds 2.20, p=40%, stake=10 | −1.2 expected net |
| Odds 2.00, p=50%, stake=10 | 0 expected net |
These examples are hypothetical. A mathematical result is not an operator offer, win prediction or a guarantee of financial return.
Sensitivity to probability assumptions
For a simplified decimal price of 2.20 and stake of 10, changing your estimated win probability from 50% to 45% changes the expected net result from +1 to −0.10. This illustrates how a seemingly modest estimation error reverses the conclusion. Before relying on a model, vary the assumed probability and observe how the result changes. If a model depends on unverifiable claims, limited samples or past outcomes selected after the fact, a positive number should not be treated as meaningful evidence. This sensitivity analysis is generally more valuable than reporting a single precise-looking expected value.
Sources, definitions and responsible-use context
For specific 1win account eligibility and sports-market settlement rules consult the 1win User Agreement and the 1win betting and bonus terms. The mathematical formulas above are independently calculated from their stated assumptions. No real-time bookmaker odds are supplied or verified by this tool.
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