What are 1 9 odds?

9-1 Betting Odds means that out of 10 possible outcomes, the 9/1 odds are that there will be 9 of one kind of outcome and 1 of another kind of outcome. The 9-1 odds calculation means for every 10 betting events your selection should win 1 time and on 9 occasions the selection will not win.

What does it mean when odds are negative?

What Does It Mean When Odds Are Negative? Negative numbers (in American money line odds) are reserved for the favorite on the betting line and indicate how much you need to stake to win $100—you generally need to put down more to win $100 on the favorite.

What does 1 5 odds mean?

What does 1 to 5 odds mean? 1-5 Betting Odds means that out of 6 potential outcomes, the 1/5 odds are that there will be 1 of one kind of outcome and 5 of another kind of outcome. The 1-5 odds calculation means for every 6 betting events your selection should win 5 times and on 1 occasion the selection will not win.

What do 1 to 10 odds mean?

10-1 Betting Odds means that out of 11 possible outcomes, the 10/1 odds are that there will be 10 of one kind of outcome and 1 of another kind of outcome. The 10-1 odds calculation means for every 11 betting events your selection should win 1 time and on 10 occasions the selection will not win.

What do odds of 1 to 4 mean?

1/4: For every 4 units you stake, you will receive 1 unit if you win (plus your stake). 1/2: For every 2 units you stake, you will receive 1 unit if you win (plus your stake).

Understanding Betting Odds in 5 Minutes

What are 1/5 odds for each way?

This means you will be paid for your win part of your bet at the odds chosen when you placed the bet and for the place part of your bet at 1/5 of your odds.

Are 9 to 1 odds good?

A 9-1 winner is good odds and a 9/1 loser is bad odds.

What does 7 to 1 odds mean?

7-1 Betting Odds means that out of 8 possible outcomes, the 7/1 odds are that there will be 7 of one kind of outcome and 1 of another kind of outcome. The 7-1 odds calculation means for every 8 betting events your selection should win 1 time and on 7 occasions the selection will not win.

What are 7 to 2 odds?

When horse racing odds are shown in the form of 7-2, 5-1, etc, it expresses the amount of profit to the amount invested. So odds of 7-2 mean that for every $2 invested, the punter gets $7 profit in return. This means when you bet $2, the total return if the bet is successful is $9.

How do you read odds?

The number that follows the negative symbol (the odds) reveals how much to bet for every $100 you want to win. For example, as explained above, if the team you're betting has -110 odds, you need to wager $110 to win $100. If your team has -150 odds, you must risk $150 to win $100.

What is the best bet in horse racing?

What horse bet pays the most? The horse bets that pay the most are the accumulators. However, with an accumulator bet, all your horse racing selections need to win (or place if each-way) so there is less chance of you winning. But as the odds are higher this gives you the highest-paying returns.

What's the best odds in horse racing?

The horse that customers have bet the most money on is called the "favourite". This horse will have the lowest odds. The "longshots" have the least amount of money wagered on them and therefore have the highest odds.

Why would anyone bet on negative odds?

Odds with Minus Sign (Favorite)

When you bet on the favorite you get worse payout odds on your bet since they're more likely to win. The team with a negative number (like -110) is the favorite. The number next to the minus sign is the amount you must bet to win $100 in profit.

Is it better to have negative or positive odds?

With American odds, there's a simple rule to remember on spreads and the moneyline: negative numbers indicate favorites, and positive numbers indicate underdogs.

Are minus odds good?

A "minus" (-) preceding the number indicates the team is a favorite. A "plus" (+) preceding the number indicates the team is an underdog. Bet Num. Note: The bottom team is always listed as the home team unless otherwise noted.

What does 9 to 5 odds mean?

What does 9 to 5 odds mean? 9-5 Betting Odds means that out of 14 potential outcomes, the 9/5 odds are that there will be 9 of one kind of outcome and 5 of another kind of outcome. The 9-5 odds calculation means for every 14 betting events your selection should win 5 times and on 9 occasions the selection will not win.

What does 3 to 1 odds mean?

Multiplying the fractional odds by your wager shows what profit you would collect. For example, 3/1 odds mean you profit three times the amount you wagered. A $1 bet at 3/1 would pay out $4 in total, or a $3 profit and your $1 original wager. Conversely, 1/3 odds mean you profit a third of what you wagered.

What does 4 to 9 odds mean?

4-9 Betting Odds means that out of 13 possible outcomes, the 4/9 odds are that there will be 4 of one kind of outcome and 9 of another kind of outcome. The 4-9 odds calculation means for every 13 betting events your selection should win 9 times and on 4 occasions the selection will not win.

Are higher odds better or worse?

Odds is the payout of a winning bet

Odds show how much money you will win, if you bet on an event to happen. The higher the odds are, the more you will win, relative to your stake.

What are the best odds?

The betting term 'best odds' refers to the highest (best) price a punter can get for a specific bet when comparing the odds across multiple bookmakers. All punters want the best odds possible when betting because it means you get more cash returned to you after landing a winning bet.

What do the odds 1 to 6 mean?

The 6-1 odds calculation means for every 7 betting events your selection should win 1 time and on 6 occasions the selection will not win.

What does 11 2 odds mean?

11-2 Betting Odds means that out of 13 possible outcomes, the 11/2 odds are that there will be 11 of one kind of outcome and 2 of another kind of outcome. The 11-2 odds calculation means for every 13 betting events your selection should win 2 times and on 11 occasions the selection will not win.

What are 66 to 1 odds?

The 66-1 betting odds probability is a 98.51 per cent probability of a particular outcome and a 1.49 per cent probability of another outcome. The 66/1 odds implied probability means your selection has a 1.49% chance of winning and a 98.51% chance the selection will lose.