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No-vig calculator: fair odds and sportsbook margin

Enter the odds for every outcome of a market. For hockey 3-way (regulation time) fill in the draw too.

How it works

Add up the implied probability of every outcome. Anything over 100% is the margin the sportsbook builds into the line.

To get the fair probability of each outcome, divide its implied probability by the total. Fair odds are 1 divided by that fair probability.

Compare margins across sportsbooks on the same game. A book that charges 3% instead of 6% pays you more on every bet you make there over time.

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal sportsbook margin?
On main markets such as an NHL moneyline, sharp books charge around 2 to 4%. Recreational books and props are often 5 to 10% or more.
Is no-vig the same as true odds?
It is the fair price according to that sportsbook. It removes the margin evenly, which is a good estimate but not a guarantee of the real chance.
Why does this matter for parlays?
The margin applies to every leg, so a 5% margin on each of four legs adds up to a much larger edge against you on the parlay.

Key terms

Vig (vigorish)
The book's built-in cut on every line, the reason both sides of a game pay a bit less than they really should.
Implied probability
The win chance hidden inside the odds: turn any price into a percentage and you see what the book thinks will happen.
Closing line value (CLV)
Comparing the price you got with the final price before puck drop; beating it regularly is the best sign you bet smart.
Moneyline
The simplest hockey bet: you pick who wins the game, overtime and shootout included at most books, and the odds set your payout.

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