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PUBLIC BIAS COST CALCULATOR
Quantify the structural cost of betting popular favorites and overs. The shading premium accumulates; this tool shows you how much across a season.
Public Bias Cost
// WB://TOOLS/PUBLIC-BIASPer-bet detail
Shading premium2.27%
Cost per bet$4.24
Total handle$25000
Season totals
Net at public price-$1060
Net at fair price$0
Season cost of bias$1060
Models a bettor who systematically takes the publicly-shaded side at the price the retail book offers. The cost is the gap between the fair price (e.g., sharp consensus) and the price actually paid, compounded across every bet. Even a few cents per bet accumulates.
This tool is provided for educational purposes. It does not constitute financial or betting advice. Bet responsibly. 21+ where legal. 1-800-GAMBLER.