Odds boost and profit boost explained

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An odds boost improves the price on a selected market, and a profit boost adds a percentage to the winnings of a qualifying bet. Both usually have stake and winnings caps, and they pay extra only if the bet wins.

An odds boost raises the price on a selected bet, while a profit boost adds a percentage to your winnings. Both can add value, but only for a bet you already wanted, and only if it wins.

How an odds boost and a profit boost differ

  • Odds boost: a market is offered at better odds, such as +200 raised to +250.
  • Profit boost: a percentage, such as 25%, is added to the profit of a qualifying bet.
  • Caps and expiry: both usually limit the stake and the extra winnings, and they end at a set time or when the event starts.

An example

A $20 bet at +200 pays $40 in profit, and a 25% profit boost adds $10, for $50 in profit. If the boosted bet loses, you still lose the $20 stake. A boost changes the payout, not the chance of winning, so a better price is not a better chance. Run the numbers before you stake, because the boost is worth only the extra profit it adds to a bet you already liked, which here is $10.

Using boosts wisely

Treat a boost as a small bonus on a bet you would have made anyway, not as a reason to bet more. Check the expiry, because boosts end at a set time or when the event starts, and compare the boosted price with other operators, since a boost on a weak line can still be worse than a normal price elsewhere. If the bet does not appeal to you at the normal price, skip the boost. Keep the stake inside your budget, since a boost can make a bet feel more attractive than it is.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do boosts apply to parlays?

Some do and some do not, depending on the boost. The terms list the eligible bet types, so check them first, and look for any minimum odds that apply to the boosted bet.

Is a boosted bet more likely to win?

No. A boost changes the payout, not the chance of winning. A better price is not a better chance, so judge the bet on its own merits.

What happens if my stake is above the cap?

The boost may apply only up to the cap or not at all, depending on the terms. Know the cap before you stake, so you are not surprised by a smaller payout.