Middles
Profit when your bet lands between two bookmaker lines
Middling is a matched betting strategy that lets you profit when a result falls between two different lines or price points offered by separate bookmakers. It’s higher variance than most strategies — but when it works, it can deliver a double payout.
Here’s how it works:
Let’s say one bookie offers Over 189.5 points in an AFL match at $2.00, while another offers Under 192.5 points at $2.00. You back both. If the total score lands between 190 and 192, both bets win. That’s the middle — and that’s your payday.
If the result doesn’t fall in the middle, one bet will win and the other will lose, leaving you roughly even or with a small loss. But when it hits, you get twice the profit — and that makes this a powerful addition to your toolkit.
Middles often appear when bookies post slightly different lines or odds on the same market. They’re common in AFL, NRL, NBA, NFL, and other high-scoring sports, especially around totals and handicaps. With the right tools, you can find these opportunities quickly — and take advantage before the market moves.
This strategy isn’t about guaranteed profit every time — it’s about playing +EV positions that pay big when they land. And with Bonusbank, you don’t have to go hunting for them manually.
How Bonusbank Helps
Our Middles course explains the strategy in simple terms, with examples and tips for spotting the best opportunities and avoiding common mistakes.
The Middle Software scans thousands of markets across multiple bookies to find the best middles, highlighting the cost of entry and effective odds of each bet.
Our Discord community has a dedicated Middles channel where members share live bets, discuss strategy, and help each other make the most of this high-upside edge.
FAQs
What is a middle in betting?
A middle is when two bookies offer slightly different lines or odds on the same market. If the result falls between those lines, both bets can win.
Can I guarantee a profit with middles?
Not every time. One bet usually wins and the other loses, resulting in a small loss or break-even. But when both win, you get a double payout, which creates long-term value.
How often do middles hit?
It depends on the range between the two lines and the sport. Most middles won’t hit often — but they don’t need to. When they do, the upside is big.
What sports are best for middle betting?
Middles are most common in high-scoring sports with point totals and handicaps — like AFL, NRL, NBA, and NFL.
