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The sportsbook's cut (hold and vig)

Every pair of odds has a fee built into both sides — see how big it is on your market, and whether that's normal.

Sportsbook's expected cut· in the normal range
4.8%
Both chances added up
104.8%

The cut is the share of every dollar wagered the sportsbook expects to keep. Two prices with nothing added to them would imply chances adding to exactly 100% — everything above that is the cut.

The opposite side of the same market, at the same sportsbook

See what each side is really worth

The cut at prices you'll actually see

  • Both prices -105 / -105

    Chances added up
    102.4%
    The sportsbook's cut
    2.4%
  • Both prices -108 / -108

    Chances added up
    103.8%
    The sportsbook's cut
    3.8%
  • Both prices -110 / -110

    Chances added up
    104.8%
    The sportsbook's cut
    4.8%
  • Both prices -115 / -105

    Chances added up
    104.7%
    The sportsbook's cut
    4.7%
  • Both prices -120 / +100

    Chances added up
    104.5%
    The sportsbook's cut
    4.5%
  • Both prices -150 / +125

    Chances added up
    104.4%
    The sportsbook's cut
    4.4%
  • Both prices -200 / +165

    Chances added up
    104.4%
    The sportsbook's cut
    4.4%
  • Both prices -400 / +300

    Chances added up
    105.0%
    The sportsbook's cut
    5.0%

-110 / -110 is the standard US price. A sportsbook posting -105 / -105 keeps about half as much on the same game, which is why the cut is worth checking before you decide where to bet.