Understanding the difference between all-in and hedging for Dabble Pick'Em?

The Dabble Pick’Em product lets you put together a combination of prop bets for a fixed payout. The standard product requires you to win all legs (All-In). They also offer a hedge option where you can still win some money even if not all props win — but your payout is lower if all legs win.

The core finding: when to use each option

The maths shows that for most bet configurations, All-In offers more expected value than hedging. The exception is 6-leg, 9-leg and 12-leg Pick’Ems, where the hedge structure actually provides more EV — but only when the average leg price is above ~1.73, which is rarely achievable.

The practical recommendation: always play All-In for 2, 3, 4, 5-leg Pick’Ems. The 5-leg All-In in particular offers the best EV of any Pick’Em format. Avoid 3-leg hedged bets entirely — they offer terrible value.

How the hedge payout structure works

Hedge bets require a minimum of 3 legs and pay out even when some legs lose. For example, a 5-leg hedge pays 10x if all 5 win, 2x if one loses, and 0.5x if two lose. A 3-leg hedge pays 3x for all winning and 1.2x if one leg loses.

For the full breakeven probability tables and EV comparison spreadsheet, see our Pick’Em EV calculator.

Our recommended approach

Starting out: stick to 2-leg and 3-leg All-In to build your bankroll with lower variance. Once comfortable: move to 4-leg and 5-leg All-In. Avoid anything above 5-leg unless you have the bankroll to absorb high variance and are playing serious volume. If you ever play a 6-leg Pick’Em, hedge it — it’s one of the rare cases where hedge offers more EV.

Check out the Pick’Em EV tool to find the best legs automatically, or read our complete guide on how to beat Dabble Pick’Em.