This example shows how to split a $25 total stake across 2 selections at odds of 2.50, 4.00, so that whichever selection wins the net profit is equal.
| Selection (Odds) | Stake | Net Profit if Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Selection 1 (Odds 2.50) | $15.38 | +$13.46 |
| Selection 2 (Odds 4.00) | $9.62 | +$13.46 |
| Total | $25.00 | ≈ +$13.46 |
Back dutching lets you back multiple selections in the same event with a single total stake, profiting equally if any of your backed selections wins.
How stakes are calculated: Each stake is proportional to the selection's implied probability (1 ÷ odds). A shorter-priced selection gets a larger stake; longer-odds selections get smaller stakes. Stakes are then scaled to sum to your $25 total.
The combined implied probability here is 65.00%. The expected return if a backed selection wins is $38.46 — a net profit of $13.46 after deducting stakes on all losing selections.
Important: If none of the 2 backed selections wins, the full stake of $25.00 is lost.