Hedging Meaning in Sports Betting

Hedging betting definition with a plain-English example.

Betting the opposite side of an existing wager to lock in profit or limit a loss.

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  • Hedging: Betting the opposite side of an existing wager to lock in profit or limit a loss

What Is Hedging?

Betting the opposite side of an existing wager to lock in profit or limit a loss.

Example

Hedging the final leg of a big parlay to guarantee a return.

Related

See the full glossary and the how-to-bet hub for more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hedging mean in betting?

Betting the opposite side of an existing wager to lock in profit or limit a loss.

Can you give a Hedging example?

Hedging the final leg of a big parlay to guarantee a return.

Where can I learn more?

The betting glossary and how-to-bet hub cover the rest.

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