In sports betting, knowing your potential payout is only half the battle. Professional bettors focus on two other metrics: Net Profit (P&L) and ROI (Return on Investment).
Furthermore, not every bet is a simple “Win” or “Loss.” If you bet on Asian Handicaps (e.g., -0.25 or +0.75), you frequently encounter “Half Win” or “Half Loss” scenarios. Standard calculators fail here. Our Bet P&L Calculator is designed for accurate accounting, allowing you to simulate every possible outcome—including voids and partial wins—to see exactly how they impact your bottom line and betting yield.
Bet Profit & Loss Analyzer
How to Use the Calculator
This tool serves as a single-bet accounting assistant. Here is how to use it for post-game analysis or pre-game projection:
- Select Odds Format: Toggle between Decimal (e.g., 1.95) and American (e.g., -105) depending on your sportsbook.
- Enter Stake & Odds: Input the amount you risked and the price you got.
- Select Outcome (The Key Feature):
- Win / Loss: Standard outcomes.
- Void / Push: For “Draw No Bet” or whole-number handicaps (e.g., -1.0) that end in a tie. The calculator shows $0 profit and full stake return.
- Half Win / Half Loss: Use these for Quarter Asian Handicaps (e.g., -0.25, +0.75). The calculator splits your stake automatically.
- Analyze Results:
- Profit / Loss: Your Net result (excluding the stake).
- ROI (Yield): The efficiency of the bet. A $10 profit on a $100 bet is a 10% ROI.
Real-World Examples: Asian Handicap Math
The “Half Win” and “Half Loss” buttons are essential for accurate tracking of Asian lines. Here is how the math works.
Example 1: The “Half Win” (Asian Handicap -0.25)
Scenario: You bet $100 on Team A (-0.25) at odds of 2.00.
Result: The match ends in a Draw.
The Math: On a -0.25 handicap, a draw means you lose half your stake ($50) and the other half is returned (Push).
Calculator Result: Select “Half Loss”. The tool shows a P&L of -$50.00 and an ROI of -50%.
Example 2: The “Half Win” (Asian Handicap +0.25)
Scenario: You bet $100 on Team B (+0.25) at odds of 1.90.
Result: The match ends in a Draw.
The Math: On a +0.25 handicap, a draw means half your stake wins (at 1.90 odds) and half is returned.
Calculator Result: Select “Half Win”.
- $50 (returned) + $50 × 1.90 ($95 returned).
- Total Return: $145.
- Net Profit: +$45.00.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the difference between ROI and Yield?
In betting, these terms are often used interchangeably. Generally, Yield refers to Profit divided by Total Turnover (Total Stakes). ROI can sometimes refer to Profit divided by Starting Bankroll. This calculator uses the standard “Yield” definition (Profit / Stake) but labels it ROI as that is the common search term.
What is a “Push” or “Void”?
A Push occurs when there is no winner or loser (e.g., betting Over 3 Goals and exactly 3 goals are scored). The bookmaker refunds your stake. In this case, your Profit is $0, and your ROI is 0%.
Can I use this for parlay calculations?
Yes, provided you know the final combined odds of your parlay. Simply enter the total stake and the total odds. However, if one leg of your parlay was a “Void,” the total odds change. In that case, use our Parlay Calculator to adjust the odds first.