Hold Calculator
Measures bookmaker margin (hold) and compares vig across books for the same market.
How it works
Inputs
- Odds from multiple bookmakers
- Outcome names
Results
- Hold % per book
- Best odds per outcome
- Fair odds from sharpest book
- Rating per book
When to use
Use to identify which bookmaker offers the sharpest (lowest margin) odds on a market.
Example
Book A: 1.91/1.91 (4.76% hold) vs Book B: 1.95/1.87 (4.12% hold) — Book B is sharper.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is hold percentage?
Hold percentage is the total margin the bookmaker builds into a market. A lower hold means better value for bettors. Sharp bookmakers typically have 2-4% hold, while softer books can be 6-10%+.
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