HOLD CALCULATOR
Calculate the sportsbook hold percentage on any market
Calculator
What is Hold?
Hold is the sportsbook edge built into the odds. Lower hold means better value for bettors. It is calculated as the total implied probability minus 100%.
Example
Standard NFL spread:
- Both sides -110
- Each side: 52.38% implied prob
- Total: 104.76%
- Hold: 4.76%
Hold Ranges
- Low hold:Under 3%
- Average hold:3-5%
- High hold:Over 5%