Sports Betting Arbitrage Calculator

Find and exploit odds discrepancies across sportsbooks with the PromoGrind Arbitrage Calculator — calculate exact stakes to lock in a guaranteed profit on any 2-way or 3-way market.

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What Is Sports Betting Arbitrage?

Arbitrage betting — commonly called arbing or sure betting — exploits pricing disagreements between sportsbooks. When Book A prices Team X at +150 and Book B prices their opponent at +175, the combined implied probability of both outcomes can fall below 100%. By betting on both sides at the right stakes, you guarantee a profit no matter which team wins.

How Arb Works: Odds Discrepancy Between Books

Every sportsbook builds a margin (vig) into their odds so the implied probabilities of all outcomes add up to more than 100%. Arb opportunities emerge when different books shade their lines in opposite directions — for example, one book is heavy on the home team and another is heavy on the away team. The arbitrage calculator divides your target stake between both sides proportionally, ensuring each outcome covers the other's loss and leaves a net profit.

What Makes a Good Arb Opportunity?

A margin percentage above 1% ROI is generally worth pursuing. Opportunities between 2% and 5% are excellent. Anything above 5% should be double-checked for errors or line movement. The calculator shows you the arb percentage instantly — if it is positive, you have a profit-guaranteed opportunity.

2-Way vs 3-Way Arb

A 2-way arb covers markets with exactly two outcomes (spread, moneyline in most US sports). A 3-way arb covers markets that include a draw (soccer, hockey moneylines). Three-way arbs require stakes on three outcomes and are less common but can appear in soccer and international markets. PromoGrind supports both formats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is sports betting arbitrage?
Sports betting arbitrage is placing bets on every possible outcome of an event across different sportsbooks where the total implied probability is below 100%, creating a risk-free profit regardless of result.
Is arbitrage betting legal?
Arb betting is legal wherever sports betting is regulated and legal. It is not against any law, though individual sportsbooks may limit accounts that arb frequently. Spreading action across many books reduces exposure.
How much profit can I make from arb?
Most arbs return 1–5% per event. Profit scales directly with stake size — a 2% arb on $500 total stakes returns $10 guaranteed. The key is volume: executing many small arbs consistently generates significant income over time.