What does 9-2 mean in horse racing?

Sometimes, when a horse is below the odds of 5 to 1, you might see two numbers with a “-” between them. The odds of 9-2 or 8-5 are typical examples. In the case of 9-2 odds, this means that, for every $2 bet, you would win about $9 and get $11 back (maybe some change, too).

What does 9 4 odds mean?

9/4: For every 4 units you stake, you will receive 9 units if you win (plus your stake). If you see fractional odds the other way round – such as 1/4 – this is called odds-on and means the horse in question is a hot favourite to win the race. In spoken form this is “Four-to-one on”.

What does 9 1 odds mean in horse racing?

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 7 2 odds mean?

Seven to two odds imply that every $2 wagered could win you $7 if the bet is successful.

What does 9 to 2 odds pay?

Example #2: A horse that wins at 9-2 will return $4.50 for every $1.00 wagered. If you had placed the minimum bet of $2 on that horse to win, your payoff will be: $9.00 (4.50 x 1 x $2) + your original bet of $2 – for a total of $11.

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How good is 9/2 odds?

The 9-2 betting odds probability is an 81.82 per cent probability of a particular outcome and an 18.18 per cent probability of another outcome. The 9/2 odds implied probability means your selection has an 18.18% chance of winning and an 81.82% chance the selection will lose.

What does 5 to 2 odds mean?

5 to 2 as Decimal and American Odds

5/2 would be expressed as 3.50 in decimal odds. This means that for every unit you wager, 3.5 units would be returned. American odds would show 5/2 as 250. This means that for every 100 units you wager, 250 units are given back in profit, with 350 units returned in total.

What do 9/4 odds pay?

9 to 4 odds payout

If you wager a bet on a 9/4 betting odds selection and you win, your total payout will be 3.25 which is your stake back plus 2.25 profit.

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 is 9 2 odds in decimal?

A 9/2 price in decimals is 5.50 and in moneyline it's +450. 1/1 is also known as evens and is expressed as 2.00 in decimal format, or -100 in American/moneyline odds.

What does 15 to 2 odds mean?

15-2 Betting Odds means that out of 17 possible outcomes, the 15/2 odds are that there will be 15 of one kind of outcome and 2 of another kind of outcome. The 15-2 odds calculation means for every 17 betting events your selection should win 2 times and on 15 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 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 bet pays the most in horse racing?

Trifecta Bet

A trifecta is more difficult than win, place and show wagers, as well as exacta wagers, so it yields a higher payout than any of those bets. These horses must finish first, second, and third, in that exact order, for you to win the wager.

What does 13 2 odds mean?

13-2 Betting Odds means that out of 15 possible outcomes, the 13/2 odds are that there will be 13 of one kind of outcome and 2 of another kind of outcome. The 13-2 odds calculation means for every 15 betting events your selection should win 2 times and on 13 occasions the selection will not win.

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.

How much do 7 2 odds pay?

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.

What does 3 to 2 odds mean?

Somewhere on the blackjack table there will be a sign that says, "blackjack pays 3 to 2". All this means is that you, the player, will get $3 for every $2 you wager. This is standard, and gives the house slightly elevated odds. If you see "Blackjack pays 6 to 5" run away from that casino.

What does 17 2 odds mean?

With odds of 17-2, you divide 17 by 2, which is 8.5. So if you make a £1 bet on a horse at 17-2 and it wins, you win £8.50 (plus you get your £1 stake money back).

What does 8 to 1 odds mean?

8-1 Betting Odds means that out of 9 possible outcomes, the 8/1 odds are that there will be 8 of one kind of outcome and 1 of another kind of outcome. The 8-1 odds calculation means for every 9 betting events your selection should win 1 time and on 8 occasions the selection will not win.

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.

How do you read a horse racing payout?

The numbers displayed as 4-7 or 2-5 tell you what you pay and how much you get back if the horse you bet on wins. The first number tells you how much you could win, the second number is the amount you bet. So, if the odds are listed as 2-1, you'll get $2 for every $1 you bet. Odds are displayed in one of two formats.

What game is the best odds?

Blackjack has the best odds of winning in any game, with a 49% chance of winning. The reason blackjack is so appealing to players is that it is not a game of luck, but rather one based on numbers.