What Does -225 Mean in Betting?
-225 means you must bet $225.00 to win $100 in profit. A winning $225.00 bet returns $325.00 — your stake plus $100.
-225 in every format
-225 payout table
| Stake | Profit if it wins | Total payout |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $4.44 | $14.44 |
| $25.00 | $11.11 | $36.11 |
| $50.00 | $22.22 | $72.22 |
| $100.00 | $44.44 | $144.44 |
| $250.00 | $111.11 | $361.11 |
What win rate does -225 need?
To break even at -225 you have to win 69.23% of your bets. Over 100 flat-stake bets that means at least 70 wins to be in profit. Favorites win often but pay less than they risk, so the break-even rate is above 50%.
-225 in a parlay
Parlay legs multiply. Two legs at -225 combine to +109 — a $100 bet pays $208.64 — and three legs combine to +201, paying $301.37. All legs must win.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do you win on a $100 bet at -225?
A $100 bet at -225 wins $44.44 in profit and returns $144.44 in total, including your stake.
What win rate do you need to break even at -225?
69.23%. Over 100 bets at -225 you need at least 70 wins to finish in profit, assuming flat stakes.
Is -225 a favorite or an underdog?
-225 is the favorite's price: the negative number means the sportsbook thinks this side is more likely to win than not.
What are -225 odds in decimal and fractional?
-225 is 1.44 in decimal odds and 4/9 in fractional odds.