This example shows how to split a $10 total stake across 4 selections at odds of 2.50, 3.50, 5.00, 8.00, so that whichever selection wins the net profit is equal.
| Selection (Odds) | Stake | Net Profit if Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Selection 1 (Odds 2.50) | $3.96 | +$-0.11 |
| Selection 2 (Odds 3.50) | $2.83 | +$-0.11 |
| Selection 3 (Odds 5.00) | $1.98 | +$-0.11 |
| Selection 4 (Odds 8.00) | $1.24 | +$-0.11 |
| Total | $10.00 | ≈ +$-0.11 |
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 $10 total.
The combined implied probability here is 101.07%. The expected return if a backed selection wins is $9.89 — a net profit of $-0.11 after deducting stakes on all losing selections.
Important: If none of the 4 backed selections wins, the full stake of $10.00 is lost.