Half Point Calculator

What is Half-Point Betting?

Half-point betting allows you to buy or sell 0.5 points on spreads and totals to move the line in your favor. This can help avoid pushes and improve your chances of winning, though it typically comes at the cost of worse odds.

This calculator shows you the adjusted spreads and corresponding odds when buying or selling half points, helping you decide if the price is worth paying.

Enter Bet Details
Enter the odds for the favorite (e.g., -110)
Enter the odds for the underdog (e.g., -110)
Enter the spread (e.g., 7 for 7-point spread or over/under 7)
Results
Half Point Analysis
  • Spread (-0.5): 0.00
  • New Favorite Price: 0.00
  • Spread (+0.5): 0.00
  • New Underdog Price: 0.00
Please enter valid values for all fields.
How to Use This Calculator

The Half Point Calculator helps you determine the value of buying or selling half a point in major sports leagues.

  • Favorite Price: The odds for the favorite team in American format (e.g., -110)
  • Underdog Price: The odds for the underdog team in American format
  • Spread: The current spread or total (e.g., 7 for 7-point spread or over/under 7)

This calculator will show you the new odds and spreads when buying or selling half a point.

Note: A good value is typically when the new odds are better than what you can find at other sportsbooks.

Tips & Best Practices
  • Buy half points on key numbers like 3, 7, 10 in football for maximum value.
  • Consider the cost vs. benefit - sometimes the juice is not worth the half point.
  • Use this tool to compare different sportsbooks half-point pricing.
  • Focus on games where the spread lands on key numbers for better value.