<![CDATA[Why aren't the stakes the same on every side?]]>

<![CDATA[Why aren't the stakes the same on every side?]]>Because the stake depends on the odds. The outcome with lower odds needs a bigger stake, since it returns less per dollar; the one with higher odds needs a smaller stake.

The goal is to balance the operation so every outcome ends with a similar result. The opportunity comes from the odds, but the locked margin only exists if the stakes are placed correctly.

The SureBet tools do this math for you. Your job is to check that the event, market, odds and sportsbooks match what the tool shows.