DraftKings Predictions Break-Even Calculator

Find the win rate you need on DraftKings event contracts after $0.02/contract fees.

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Why This Matters

DraftKings charges $0.02 per contract per side via CME Group. The round-trip cost ($0.04) is the highest flat fee in the market, making the break-even analysis especially important for active DraftKings traders.

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Step-by-Step: Break-Even on DraftKings

  1. 1

    Enter your DraftKings contract price.

  2. 2

    The calculator applies the $0.02 per-trade fee.

  3. 3

    Review the one-way break-even (holding to resolution).

  4. 4

    If planning to exit early, calculate the round-trip break-even (add another $0.02).

  5. 5

    Compare against other platforms to see if DraftKings is the best option.

Worked Example

DraftKings Yes at $0.50. One-way fee = $0.02. Break-even = 52.0%. If you plan to sell early: round-trip fee = $0.04. You'd need to sell at $0.54+ just to break even — a 4-cent move on a $0.50 contract.

DraftKings Fee Summary

Fee model: $0.02 per contract per side ($0.01 DK + $0.01 CME)

Formula: $0.01 DraftKings + $0.01 CME exchange fee per contract per side

Timing: Charged at time of trade

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