What Does -220 Mean in Betting?
-220 means you must bet $220.00 to win $100 in profit. A winning $220.00 bet returns $320.00 — your stake plus $100.
-220 in every format
-220 payout table
| Stake | Profit if it wins | Total payout |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $4.55 | $14.55 |
| $25.00 | $11.36 | $36.36 |
| $50.00 | $22.73 | $72.73 |
| $100.00 | $45.45 | $145.45 |
| $250.00 | $113.64 | $363.64 |
What win rate does -220 need?
To break even at -220 you have to win 68.75% of your bets. Over 100 flat-stake bets that means at least 69 wins to be in profit. Favorites win often but pay less than they risk, so the break-even rate is above 50%.
-220 in a parlay
Parlay legs multiply. Two legs at -220 combine to +112 — a $100 bet pays $211.57 — and three legs combine to +208, paying $307.74. All legs must win.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do you win on a $100 bet at -220?
A $100 bet at -220 wins $45.45 in profit and returns $145.45 in total, including your stake.
What win rate do you need to break even at -220?
68.75%. Over 100 bets at -220 you need at least 69 wins to finish in profit, assuming flat stakes.
Is -220 a favorite or an underdog?
-220 is the favorite's price: the negative number means the sportsbook thinks this side is more likely to win than not.
What are -220 odds in decimal and fractional?
-220 is 1.45 in decimal odds and 5/11 in fractional odds.