What Does -125 Mean in Betting?
-125 means you must bet $125.00 to win $100 in profit. A winning $125.00 bet returns $225.00 — your stake plus $100.
-125 in every format
-125 payout table
| Stake | Profit if it wins | Total payout |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $8.00 | $18.00 |
| $25.00 | $20.00 | $45.00 |
| $50.00 | $40.00 | $90.00 |
| $100.00 | $80.00 | $180.00 |
| $250.00 | $200.00 | $450.00 |
What win rate does -125 need?
To break even at -125 you have to win 55.56% of your bets. Over 100 flat-stake bets that means at least 56 wins to be in profit. Favorites win often but pay less than they risk, so the break-even rate is above 50%.
-125 in a parlay
Parlay legs multiply. Two legs at -125 combine to +224 — a $100 bet pays $324.00 — and three legs combine to +483, paying $583.20. All legs must win.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do you win on a $100 bet at -125?
A $100 bet at -125 wins $80.00 in profit and returns $180.00 in total, including your stake.
What win rate do you need to break even at -125?
55.56%. Over 100 bets at -125 you need at least 56 wins to finish in profit, assuming flat stakes.
Is -125 a favorite or an underdog?
-125 is the favorite's price: the negative number means the sportsbook thinks this side is more likely to win than not.
What are -125 odds in decimal and fractional?
-125 is 1.80 in decimal odds and 4/5 in fractional odds.