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Find quick answers on using SharpMoneySniper, understanding the core metrics, and troubleshooting common workflow issues.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get started quickly?+
Start on the Dashboard, set your preferred sport, and sort by EV or score to surface the strongest opportunities first. Track the bets you actually place in Spreadsheet so performance and bankroll numbers stay accurate.
Why am I seeing "No games available" even when games are on?+
This usually means one of three things: the selected sport/market filters are excluding available games, bookmaker feeds are temporarily delayed, or those events are suspended and not offering active prices. Try clearing filters and refreshing once. If it persists, include a screenshot, route, and timestamp in a support message so we can trace the feed state.
How often is odds data refreshed, and what does cooldown mean?+
Odds are refreshed on demand. Cooldown is a short throttle window that prevents repeated heavy refresh calls in back-to-back seconds. It helps keep requests stable and avoids stale or partial responses from upstream providers. If cooldown is active, wait for the timer and refresh again.
Why did EV drop after I refreshed?+
EV can drop when bookmaker odds shorten, true probability changes, or market vig shifts. A line that was positive edge a minute ago can become neutral after a move. Always treat EV as a live snapshot, not a fixed value.
Why is a bet showing as no edge or low edge?+
A bet loses edge when the offered odds get closer to the estimated fair odds. Even a small price movement can reduce EV significantly, especially on short lines.
What bankroll setup should I use?+
Use a bankroll amount that is dedicated to betting and can handle variance. Stake sizing tools assume bankroll discipline. Please only add money you're able to lose in the event you're unlucky.
How accurate is the information presented?+
The information present is pulled from publicly avaliable data as well as private API services, We cannot garantee the accuracy of information provided to SharpMoneySniper but we do garantee that the calculations done on our end will be as correct and transparent as possible.
How do voided bets affect P/L and ROI?+
Voided bets are typically treated as zero profit and zero loss because stake is returned. They should not inflate win rate and should not be counted as a resolved win/loss event for performance comparisons. In practical terms, they preserve bankroll but add no edge realization.
Is this tool financial advice or just decision support?+
SharpMoneySniper is a decision-support tool, not financial advice. Metrics are probabilistic estimates, not guarantees. Final staking and bet selection decisions remain your responsibility.
Where should I report technical issues?+
Use Contact us for account or operational issues. Include screenshots, route name, and timestamp so issues can be traced against logs faster.

Metrics used

These definitions explain what each metric means, how it is derived, and how it is used inside the product.

What is Kelly Stake? (Stake)+
Kelly stake is a bankroll management method that sizes bets based on edge. The base formula is f* = (b * p - q) / b, where b = decimal odds - 1, p = true win probability, and q = 1 - p. Stake is then bankroll * f* (typically capped/adjusted for safety). This is commonly used by punters to manage risk and avoid flat staking when edge quality changes. We use estimated true probability and your bankroll context to produce suggested stake sizing.
Why does Kelly stake sometimes show $0.00?+
A $0.00 Kelly stake means the current edge is too small (or negative) after inputs are processed, so optimal stake is effectively zero. This can happen when offered odds are close to fair odds, model confidence is low, or bankroll constraints/caps reduce position size.
Should I use full Kelly or a fraction of Kelly?+
Most users use fractional Kelly (for example 25%-50% Kelly) to reduce variance and drawdowns. Full Kelly maximizes long-run growth in theory but can feel too aggressive in real markets. A smaller fraction is usually easier to stick with consistently.
What is True Probability?+
True probability is the model-estimated chance that an outcome wins after adjusting for market noise and overround. It is not the same as raw implied probability from one book; it is our best estimate of fair win likelihood from available pricing and context.
What are True Odds (Fair Odds)?+
True odds are the odds implied by true probability. In decimal format, fair odds are approximately 1 / p, where p is true probability as a decimal. If bookmaker odds are higher than fair odds, the price may represent value.
What is EV (Expected Value)?+
EV measures long-run average return per unit staked. A common decimal-odds expression is EV% = (p * odds - 1) * 100, where p is true probability. Positive EV suggests profitable pricing over many similar bets, not guaranteed short-term outcomes.
What is the difference between EV and S$S score?+
EV is a direct value estimate in expected return terms, while S$S score is a ranking signal that blends EV with other quality factors like pricing stability and context. Use EV to understand edge size, and use S$S score to prioritize what to review first.
What is Implied Probability?+
Implied probability is the win chance suggested by the bookmaker price before removing margin. For decimal odds, implied probability is 1 / odds. It is a useful reference point, but by itself it does not account for bookmaker overround.
What is the S$S Score?+
S$S score is a ranking metric that blends edge quality, price quality, and stability factors into one quick sorting value. It is intended to help prioritize candidates for review, not replace EV, matchup context, or final human judgment.