What Does -140 Mean in Betting?
-140 means you must bet $140.00 to win $100 in profit. A winning $140.00 bet returns $240.00 — your stake plus $100.
-140 in every format
-140 payout table
| Stake | Profit if it wins | Total payout |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $7.14 | $17.14 |
| $25.00 | $17.86 | $42.86 |
| $50.00 | $35.71 | $85.71 |
| $100.00 | $71.43 | $171.43 |
| $250.00 | $178.57 | $428.57 |
What win rate does -140 need?
To break even at -140 you have to win 58.33% of your bets. Over 100 flat-stake bets that means at least 59 wins to be in profit. Favorites win often but pay less than they risk, so the break-even rate is above 50%.
-140 in a parlay
Parlay legs multiply. Two legs at -140 combine to +194 — a $100 bet pays $293.88 — and three legs combine to +404, paying $503.79. All legs must win.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do you win on a $100 bet at -140?
A $100 bet at -140 wins $71.43 in profit and returns $171.43 in total, including your stake.
What win rate do you need to break even at -140?
58.33%. Over 100 bets at -140 you need at least 59 wins to finish in profit, assuming flat stakes.
Is -140 a favorite or an underdog?
-140 is the favorite's price: the negative number means the sportsbook thinks this side is more likely to win than not.
What are -140 odds in decimal and fractional?
-140 is 1.71 in decimal odds and 5/7 in fractional odds.