Trebles Bet Explained & How to Calculate It

A trebles bet is a type of accumulator where a punter combines three separate selections into one wager. In order for the bet to win, all selections on the three-leg bet must be successful.

This increases the risk of the bet losing when compared to a single or doubles bet, but it also means the returns potential is higher than if the punter had put all three selections on separately.

How to Calculate a Trebles Bet?

Trebles bet calculation is simple. Once the punter has decided on the three selections they want to combine as a treble, the odds are multiplied together and then multiplied by the stake, this provides the potential returns.

In the example below, the odds multiplication shows the potential returns of a £10 bet is £122.01.

• Brentford to beat Fulham @ 11/10 (2.10)
• Leeds to beat Wolves @ 3/5(1.61)
• Bournemouth to beat Newcastle @ 5/2 (3.50)

To put it another way, once the first selection has won, the returns of that selection are staked on the second, and if that wins, those returns are staked on the third.  Remember if one of the legs does not win then the whole bet has lost.

Trebles Bet vs. Other Multiple Bets (Doubles, Accumulators, Trixies, Patents)

A trebles bet is risk vs reward betting when compared to a singles bet, which only requires a punter to make one selection, or a double where two selections are required.

However, there is less risk on a treble than for a longer form accumulator bet such as a fourfold, where the punter would have to make four successful selections to secure a winning bet.

Like a treble, a trixie bet also requires three selections, but these are split into four bets - three doubles and a treble. This means that the punter will still get a return if one selection loses, but it also requires four times the stake.

Similarly a patent bet requires three selections but these are split over seven bets - three singles, three doubles and a treble. This guarantees a return even if only one selection wins but, like with the trixie, the winning amount will depend on the odds for the given selection(s).

The below table highlights the difference between a trebles bet when compared to singles, doubles, trixies and patents. The selections and odds included come from the above example.

When is the Best Time to Use a Trebles Bet?

The best time to use a trebles bet as part of your sports betting strategy is when you are confident that three separate selections are going to win. If you are not certain about one or more of the selections then it is best to either remove those and go with a single or double, or alternatively combine as either a trixie or patent.

Using the previous example, if you fancy Brentford, Leeds and Bournemouth all to win, then that would be the best time to deploy a trebles bet, as it would offer greater potential returns then backing each selection in individual singles bets.

Are There Any Drawbacks to Betting Trebles?

The main drawback to a trebles bet is there is greater risk of the bet losing than compared to a singles or doubles bet, as it requires three selections to win rather than one or two.

There is also no safety net with a trebles bet, as unlike a trixie or patent, the bet loses even if just one of the selections fails to win.

How Do I Place a Trebles Bet?

Below is a step-by-step guide explaining how to place a trebles bet.

1. Navigate to your chosen bookmaker website and login
2. Select the three bets you want to combine for your treble
3. Add each selection to your betting slip
4. Choose the 'Treble' option on your bet slip and enter stake
5. Select 'Place Bet'