What Does -180 Mean in Betting?
-180 means you must bet $180.00 to win $100 in profit. A winning $180.00 bet returns $280.00 — your stake plus $100.
-180 in every format
-180 payout table
| Stake | Profit if it wins | Total payout |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $5.56 | $15.56 |
| $25.00 | $13.89 | $38.89 |
| $50.00 | $27.78 | $77.78 |
| $100.00 | $55.56 | $155.56 |
| $250.00 | $138.89 | $388.89 |
What win rate does -180 need?
To break even at -180 you have to win 64.29% of your bets. Over 100 flat-stake bets that means at least 65 wins to be in profit. Favorites win often but pay less than they risk, so the break-even rate is above 50%.
-180 in a parlay
Parlay legs multiply. Two legs at -180 combine to +142 — a $100 bet pays $241.98 — and three legs combine to +276, paying $376.41. All legs must win.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do you win on a $100 bet at -180?
A $100 bet at -180 wins $55.56 in profit and returns $155.56 in total, including your stake.
What win rate do you need to break even at -180?
64.29%. Over 100 bets at -180 you need at least 65 wins to finish in profit, assuming flat stakes.
Is -180 a favorite or an underdog?
-180 is the favorite's price: the negative number means the sportsbook thinks this side is more likely to win than not.
What are -180 odds in decimal and fractional?
-180 is 1.56 in decimal odds and 5/9 in fractional odds.