The Draw No Bet market is great for insurance: if the match ends in a draw, you get your money back. However, bookmakers often charge a premium for this, offering lower odds than the math dictates.
This calculator allows you to create a “Synthetic DNB” manually. By splitting your stake between the “Home Win” and the “Draw” on the standard 1X2 market, you can often secure a higher effective odds than the specific DNB line offered by the bookie.
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How It Works
The calculator splits your total stake into two parts:
- The “Saver” Bet (Draw): A calculated amount placed on the Draw to return exactly your total stake. If it draws, you break even (just like a DNB refund).
- The “Profit” Bet (Win): The remainder of your stake is placed on the Team to Win.
Example: Beating the Bookie
Match: Everton vs. Wolves.
- Bookie’s DNB Offer: 1.72.
- 1X2 Odds: Home 2.60 | Draw 3.20.
You have $100. You enter these odds into our calculator.
- Bet on Draw: $31.25 (@ 3.20) -> Returns $100. (Refund secured).
- Bet on Home: $68.75 (@ 2.60) -> Returns $178.75.
- Effective Odds: 1.79.
Result: By doing it yourself, you get odds of 1.79 instead of 1.72. That is a 7% increase in profit for the exact same risk.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is Synthetic DNB safer than standard DNB?
Mathematically, the risk is identical (you lose only if the team loses). However, practically, Synthetic DNB is slightly better because you are utilizing the higher liquidity and often lower margin of the 1X2 market.