What Does -250 Mean in Betting?
-250 means you must bet $250.00 to win $100 in profit. A winning $250.00 bet returns $350.00 — your stake plus $100.
-250 in every format
-250 payout table
| Stake | Profit if it wins | Total payout |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $4.00 | $14.00 |
| $25.00 | $10.00 | $35.00 |
| $50.00 | $20.00 | $70.00 |
| $100.00 | $40.00 | $140.00 |
| $250.00 | $100.00 | $350.00 |
What win rate does -250 need?
To break even at -250 you have to win 71.43% of your bets. Over 100 flat-stake bets that means at least 72 wins to be in profit. Favorites win often but pay less than they risk, so the break-even rate is above 50%.
-250 in a parlay
Parlay legs multiply. Two legs at -250 combine to -104 — a $100 bet pays $196.00 — and three legs combine to +174, paying $274.40. All legs must win.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do you win on a $100 bet at -250?
A $100 bet at -250 wins $40.00 in profit and returns $140.00 in total, including your stake.
What win rate do you need to break even at -250?
71.43%. Over 100 bets at -250 you need at least 72 wins to finish in profit, assuming flat stakes.
Is -250 a favorite or an underdog?
-250 is the favorite's price: the negative number means the sportsbook thinks this side is more likely to win than not.
What are -250 odds in decimal and fractional?
-250 is 1.40 in decimal odds and 2/5 in fractional odds.