“Draw No Bet” (DNB) is a favorite market for cautious football bettors. It eliminates the draw option: if your team wins, you profit; if the match ends in a draw, your stake is returned. It is essentially a zero-risk insurance policy against a tie.
However, sportsbooks often charge a “convenience fee” for this market. You will frequently find that the odds on the official “Draw No Bet” line are lower than if you built the bet yourself. Our Draw No Bet Calculator does the math for you, calculating exactly how to split your stake between the Win and the Draw to create a “Synthetic DNB” with often higher effective odds.
Draw No Bet (DNB) Calc
Manual BuildCreate your own "Draw No Bet" wager using standard 1X2 odds. Often pays better than the sportsbook's DNB line.
How to Use the Draw No Bet Calculator
This tool uses the 1X2 odds to construct a safer bet manually. Here is the workflow:
- Decide Your Total Stake: Enter the total amount you want to risk (e.g., $100).
- Input 1X2 Odds:
- Enter the odds for the Team you want to back (Home or Away).
- Enter the odds for the Draw. (Check our 1X2 Probability Calculator if you want to see the real margins first).
- Compare (Optional): Enter the specific “Draw No Bet” odds offered by your bookie to see if building it manually offers better value.
- Place Two Bets: The calculator will tell you exactly how much to bet on the Win and how much to bet on the Draw. Place these two separate wagers at your sportsbook.
Looking for even more safety? If you want to profit from the draw rather than just getting a refund, try our Double Chance Calculator.
Why Calculate DNB Manually? (The Value Trap)
Bookmakers often reduce the odds on DNB markets because they know recreational players don’t check the math. By splitting your stake manually (Dutching), you can often squeeze out extra value.
Example 1: Beating the Bookie
You want to bet on Manchester United to beat Chelsea, but you are worried about a draw.
- Official DNB Odds: The bookie offers Man Utd (DNB) at 1.65.
Now, look at the standard match odds:
- Man Utd Win: 2.40
- Draw: 3.50
If you use our calculator with a $100 stake:
- It tells you to bet $28.57 on the Draw (to cover your $100).
- It tells you to bet $71.43 on Man Utd.
- Effective Odds: 1.71.
Verdict: By placing two separate bets, you get odds of 1.71 instead of the 1.65 offering. That is a 6% increase in profit for the exact same risk.
Example 2: The “Saver” Strategy
You don’t always have to fully cover your stake. Sometimes you might want a “Partial DNB” where you accept a small loss on the draw to maximize your win potential. While this calculator focuses on a full refund (Standard DNB), understanding how stake splitting works is the first step toward advanced hedging strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the formula for Draw No Bet?
The formula relies on calculating the “Saver” stake first.
Stake on Draw = Total Stake / Odds of Draw.
The remainder of the stake goes on the winning team. This ensures that if the draw hits, the payout exactly equals your initial total stake.
Is Draw No Bet the same as Asian Handicap 0.0?
Mathematically, yes. Both Draw No Bet and Asian Handicap 0 (AH 0) produce the same result: a win if your team wins, and a refund (push) if it’s a draw. However, smart bettors check our Asian Handicap Calculator because bookmakers often offer better odds on the Asian line than the DNB line for the exact same outcome.
What happens if the match ends in a Draw?
If you used this calculator to place two separate bets: Your bet on the “Win” loses, but your bet on the “Draw” wins enough money to cover the loss of the first bet. You break even exactly (Stake Returned).
Can I use this for other sports?
Yes! While popular in football, this calculator works for any 3-way market, including Hockey (Regulation Time) or Chess, where you want to eliminate the draw option.