Reverse Betting Tool
Resolve a US if-bet reverse on two selections with payouts and P/L for every outcome.
How to Use This Calculator
- Choose your odds format
- Enter the odds for both selections
- Enter your unit stake (each of the two if-bets draws on this amount)
- Review the profit/loss across all four possible outcomes
Formula
A reverse bet is two if-bets in opposite orders. Each if-bet places a second wager only if the first wins.
Both win: 2 × ((O₁ − 1) + (O₂ − 1)) × stake
Selection 1 wins, 2 loses: (O₁ − 3) × stake
Selection 2 wins, 1 loses: (O₂ − 3) × stake
Both lose: −2 × stake
Total exposure = 2 × unit stake.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a reverse bet?
A reverse bet — also termed an if-bet reverse — comprises two conditional bets placed in opposing sequences. If your first selection wins, your unit stake carries over to the second selection, and the identical logic applies in the reverse direction. The total stake equals 2× the unit stake.
How does a reverse differ from a parlay?
A parlay demands that both selections win before paying anything. A reverse still returns something when only one wins (albeit at a loss, since you put the second leg at risk). Reverses afford partial protection, traded against a lower ceiling than parlays.
When is a reverse bet the right choice?
Reverses suit situations where you hold two confident picks yet want to curb the downside should one fail. They enjoy popularity in US sports betting, where parlay-style products face restrictions. The maths usually tilts marginally toward straight singles, unless a particular selection carries very specific risk-management value.
How does an if-bet differ from a reverse?
An if-bet runs in one direction only: A → B, where B triggers solely if A wins. A reverse is two if-bets pointing opposite ways: A → B AND B → A. The reverse spans more outcomes but doubles the stake.