What Does -170 Mean in Betting?
-170 means you must bet $170.00 to win $100 in profit. A winning $170.00 bet returns $270.00 — your stake plus $100.
-170 in every format
-170 payout table
| Stake | Profit if it wins | Total payout |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $5.88 | $15.88 |
| $25.00 | $14.71 | $39.71 |
| $50.00 | $29.41 | $79.41 |
| $100.00 | $58.82 | $158.82 |
| $250.00 | $147.06 | $397.06 |
What win rate does -170 need?
To break even at -170 you have to win 62.96% of your bets. Over 100 flat-stake bets that means at least 63 wins to be in profit. Favorites win often but pay less than they risk, so the break-even rate is above 50%.
-170 in a parlay
Parlay legs multiply. Two legs at -170 combine to +152 — a $100 bet pays $252.25 — and three legs combine to +301, paying $400.63. All legs must win.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do you win on a $100 bet at -170?
A $100 bet at -170 wins $58.82 in profit and returns $158.82 in total, including your stake.
What win rate do you need to break even at -170?
62.96%. Over 100 bets at -170 you need at least 63 wins to finish in profit, assuming flat stakes.
Is -170 a favorite or an underdog?
-170 is the favorite's price: the negative number means the sportsbook thinks this side is more likely to win than not.
What are -170 odds in decimal and fractional?
-170 is 1.59 in decimal odds and 10/17 in fractional odds.