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Fair Odds Terminal: Quick Start Guide
Fair Odds Terminal helps you find value bets by tracking when sharp bookmakers drop their odds before soft bookmakers react.
🎯 The Simple Idea
Pinnacle (sharp) drops odds → Bet365/Unibet (soft) hasn't updated yet → You bet at the soft book → Profit from the delay
What You'll See
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DROPS Tab
Real-time alerts when Pinnacle's odds drop significantly
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ALL Tab
Browse all Pinnacle events and pin favorites
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WATCHLIST Tab
See drops only from sports/leagues you pinned
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Charts
Click any row to see odds movement history
Your Daily Workflow
1
Open your bookmakers
Bet365, Unibet, etc. — logged in, funds ready
2
Open Fair Odds Terminal
Keep it visible alongside your bookmaker tabs
3
Wait for a drop alert
You'll see it appear (enable sound to hear it)
4
Check: Soft book odds > NVP?
If your bookmaker's odds are higher than the NVP shown → It's a value bet
5
Click Verify, then bet
Verify button confirms Pinnacle odds are correct, then place your bet quickly
Key Concept: NVP
NVP = No Vig Price = The true fair odds without bookmaker margin.
- If your bookmaker offers higher than NVP → You have an edge (value bet)
- If your bookmaker offers equal or lower than NVP → Skip it
Example: NVP shows 1.85. Your bookmaker offers 2.00. That's a value bet — the true price is 1.85 but you're getting 2.00.
First Time Setup
1. Set Your Bankroll
Go to Settings (top right) and set:
| Setting | Recommended |
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| Bankroll | Your total betting funds |
| Kelly Divider | 3 or higher (safer betting) |
| Max % of bankroll | 2% (never bet more per bet) |
2. Enable Sound Alerts
In Settings → Sound Effects, turn on volume. Then in your filters, check "Play sound on new drops".
3. Set Up a Watchlist (Optional)
Go to ALL tab, find your favorite leagues, click the star icon to pin them. Now the WATCHLIST tab shows only drops from those leagues.
Tips for Success
- Speed matters — The value window closes fast. Have everything ready.
- Always verify — Click the Verify button before betting to confirm odds are real.
- Start small — Test with small stakes until you're comfortable.
- Track everything — Use Bet Tracker to log bets and see your results over time.
- Trust the math — Individual losses are normal. Positive EV wins long-term.
⚠️ Remember: A big drop doesn't automatically mean value. Always check that your bookmaker's odds are still above NVP before betting.