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Parlay Calculator & Smart Builder

Build parlays using positive EV legs. See combined odds, win probability, and payouts for any parlay combination.

Build a parlay

Enter American odds for each leg. The optional “true %” column accepts an estimated probability that the leg actually hits — when every row is filled, the widget returns expected value in dollars. Math: combined decimal is the product of leg decimals; combined implied probability is 1 ÷ combined decimal.

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Enter American odds for at least 2 legs to see the combined parlay math.

What is a Parlay Bet?

A parlay combines two or more individual bets into a single wager. Every leg of the parlay must win for the bet to pay out. In exchange for this added difficulty, the odds multiply together, producing much larger payouts than placing each bet individually.

A 3-leg parlay with each leg at -110 pays roughly +596 (about 6:1), compared to winning three separate bets at -110 which would yield much less total profit for the same risk.

The Problem with Most Parlays

Sportsbooks love parlays because the house edge compounds with each leg. A standard 2-leg parlay at -110/-110 has a theoretical house edge of about 10%, compared to 4.5% on a single bet. Add more legs and it gets worse.

This is why most betting advice says to avoid parlays. But that advice assumes the legs are priced at standard juice. When each leg is a +EV bet, the math changes entirely.

Building +EV Parlays with MyOddsy

MyOddsy’s parlay builder takes a different approach. Instead of stacking favorites blindly, it builds parlays from legs that individually have positive expected value:

4 Parlay Strategies

  • Cross-Sport Value -- Top +EV picks from 3 different sports, reducing correlation risk
  • Chalk Crusher -- 3 undervalued underdogs with positive EV for high risk/reward
  • Sharp Consensus -- The 3 highest EV bets on the board combined
  • Safe + Sprinkle -- 2 solid favorite values + 1 big underdog for balanced exposure

How Parlay Odds Are Calculated

Parlay odds are calculated by converting each leg to decimal odds and multiplying:

Step 1: Convert American odds to decimal

  • Positive odds: (odds / 100) + 1 -- Example: +150 = 2.50
  • Negative odds: (100 / |odds|) + 1 -- Example: -150 = 1.667

Step 2: Multiply decimal odds together

Example: 2.50 x 1.667 x 1.909 = 7.95 combined decimal odds

Step 3: Calculate payout -- $100 x 7.95 = $795 total return ($695 profit)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a parlay bet?

A parlay combines multiple individual bets into one wager. All legs must win for the parlay to pay out. The odds multiply together, creating larger potential payouts but lower win probability.

How are parlay odds calculated?

Convert each leg to decimal odds and multiply them together. Three legs at -110 each: 1.909 x 1.909 x 1.909 = 6.96 decimal odds, or roughly +596 in American odds.

Are parlays a good bet?

Standard parlays have a higher house edge than straight bets. However, building parlays with +EV legs can create positive expected value. The key is selecting legs where each individual bet has a mathematical edge.

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