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Closing Line Value Calculator

Beating the closing line is the single best proof your bets are good — far more reliable than whether any one of them won. Enter the price you bet and where the line closed.

Add the opponent's closing price and we'll strip the vig for a cleaner, true CLV.
Enter the odds you bet and the closing odds.

How it works

Odds are probabilities in disguise. We convert both prices to implied probabilities and compare. If the market closed thinking your side was more likely than the price you locked in implied, you got a better number than the close — positive CLV.

CLV = closing implied %your bet implied %
Why we obsess over it Results are noisy; CLV is signal. The closing line is the market's sharpest price, so beating it repeatedly is nearly impossible by luck. It's why we grade every pick against the close and publish the number even during a cold streak. The full explainer →

FAQ

What is CLV?

How your bet's price compares to the final pre-game price. Bet a better number than the close and you have positive closing line value.

Why does it matter more than winning?

One bet is mostly luck. Beating the close over many bets is almost impossible by chance, so it's the best evidence your edges are real — even mid-losing-streak.

What's no-vig CLV?

CLV measured against the fair, vig-stripped close. Add the other side's closing odds above and this tool computes it.

See our live CLV, graded in the open
We stamp the close on every pick and publish the running closing line value — wins and losses alike.
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This tool is educational and is not betting advice. Sports betting carries real financial risk. Bet responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose. If gambling is causing harm, visit ncpgambling.org or call 1-800-GAMBLER.