What Does -160 Mean in Betting?
-160 means you must bet $160.00 to win $100 in profit. A winning $160.00 bet returns $260.00 — your stake plus $100.
-160 in every format
-160 payout table
| Stake | Profit if it wins | Total payout |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $6.25 | $16.25 |
| $25.00 | $15.63 | $40.63 |
| $50.00 | $31.25 | $81.25 |
| $100.00 | $62.50 | $162.50 |
| $250.00 | $156.25 | $406.25 |
What win rate does -160 need?
To break even at -160 you have to win 61.54% of your bets. Over 100 flat-stake bets that means at least 62 wins to be in profit. Favorites win often but pay less than they risk, so the break-even rate is above 50%.
-160 in a parlay
Parlay legs multiply. Two legs at -160 combine to +164 — a $100 bet pays $264.06 — and three legs combine to +329, paying $429.10. All legs must win.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do you win on a $100 bet at -160?
A $100 bet at -160 wins $62.50 in profit and returns $162.50 in total, including your stake.
What win rate do you need to break even at -160?
61.54%. Over 100 bets at -160 you need at least 62 wins to finish in profit, assuming flat stakes.
Is -160 a favorite or an underdog?
-160 is the favorite's price: the negative number means the sportsbook thinks this side is more likely to win than not.
What are -160 odds in decimal and fractional?
-160 is 1.63 in decimal odds and 5/8 in fractional odds.