What Does -135 Mean in Betting?
-135 means you must bet $135.00 to win $100 in profit. A winning $135.00 bet returns $235.00 — your stake plus $100.
-135 in every format
-135 payout table
| Stake | Profit if it wins | Total payout |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $7.41 | $17.41 |
| $25.00 | $18.52 | $43.52 |
| $50.00 | $37.04 | $87.04 |
| $100.00 | $74.07 | $174.07 |
| $250.00 | $185.19 | $435.19 |
What win rate does -135 need?
To break even at -135 you have to win 57.45% of your bets. Over 100 flat-stake bets that means at least 58 wins to be in profit. Favorites win often but pay less than they risk, so the break-even rate is above 50%.
-135 in a parlay
Parlay legs multiply. Two legs at -135 combine to +203 — a $100 bet pays $303.02 — and three legs combine to +427, paying $527.48. All legs must win.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do you win on a $100 bet at -135?
A $100 bet at -135 wins $74.07 in profit and returns $174.07 in total, including your stake.
What win rate do you need to break even at -135?
57.45%. Over 100 bets at -135 you need at least 58 wins to finish in profit, assuming flat stakes.
Is -135 a favorite or an underdog?
-135 is the favorite's price: the negative number means the sportsbook thinks this side is more likely to win than not.
What are -135 odds in decimal and fractional?
-135 is 1.74 in decimal odds and 20/27 in fractional odds.