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Calculate Parlay Odds in JavaScript

A parlay (or accumulator) multiplies the odds of multiple selections together. If all legs win, the payout is much larger than individual bets. This tutorial shows how to calculate parlay odds, payouts, and implied probabilities in JavaScript — and how to use an API to settle them automatically.

The Math

For a parlay with legs at decimal odds o₁, o₂, …, oₙ:
Example: $10 parlay on three matches at 1.90, 2.10, 1.75:

Step 1: Basic Parlay Calculator

Step 2: Add Payout Calculation

Step 3: Handle Refund Legs

When one leg in a parlay is voided (match postponed, player withdrawal), that leg is treated as odds 1.00 — effectively removed from the parlay:

Step 4: Odds Format Converter

Not everyone uses decimal odds. Here is a converter for American and fractional formats:

Step 5: Settle a Parlay with the API

Instead of checking each leg manually, submit the entire parlay to the FieldFunded API and get the combined result:
The API handles refund legs automatically — you do not need to implement the refund logic yourself.

Rate Limit Math

Parlay math is pure calculation — it runs in your browser or server with zero API calls. You only need the API when you want to settle bets automatically or fetch live odds.

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