Reverse Betting Calculator
US if-bet reverse on two picks; payouts per outcome.
How to Use This Calculator
- Set your odds format
- Input the odds for both selections
- Input your unit stake (each of the two if-bets uses this amount)
- Read profit/loss across each of the 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
Define a reverse bet.
A reverse bet (an if-bet reverse) is two conditional bets run in opposite orders. Win your first selection and the unit stake rolls onto the second selection — and the same logic runs in reverse. Total stake equals 2× unit stake.
How does a reverse differ from a parlay?
A parlay needs both selections to win before paying anything. A reverse still pays when only one wins (at a loss, since the second leg is risked). Reverses trade lower upside than parlays for partial protection.
When is a reverse bet the right choice?
Reverses suit two confident picks where you want to limit downside if one fails. They are popular in US sports betting where parlay-style products face restrictions. The math usually leans slightly toward straight singles unless one selection carries specific risk-management value.
How does an if-bet differ from a reverse?
An if-bet runs one direction: A → B (B fires only if A wins). A reverse is two if-bets in opposing directions: A → B AND B → A. The reverse covers more outcomes but doubles the stake.