What Does -260 Mean in Betting?
-260 means you must bet $260.00 to win $100 in profit. A winning $260.00 bet returns $360.00 — your stake plus $100.
-260 in every format
-260 payout table
| Stake | Profit if it wins | Total payout |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $3.85 | $13.85 |
| $25.00 | $9.62 | $34.62 |
| $50.00 | $19.23 | $69.23 |
| $100.00 | $38.46 | $138.46 |
| $250.00 | $96.15 | $346.15 |
What win rate does -260 need?
To break even at -260 you have to win 72.22% of your bets. Over 100 flat-stake bets that means at least 73 wins to be in profit. Favorites win often but pay less than they risk, so the break-even rate is above 50%.
-260 in a parlay
Parlay legs multiply. Two legs at -260 combine to -109 — a $100 bet pays $191.72 — and three legs combine to +165, paying $265.45. All legs must win.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do you win on a $100 bet at -260?
A $100 bet at -260 wins $38.46 in profit and returns $138.46 in total, including your stake.
What win rate do you need to break even at -260?
72.22%. Over 100 bets at -260 you need at least 73 wins to finish in profit, assuming flat stakes.
Is -260 a favorite or an underdog?
-260 is the favorite's price: the negative number means the sportsbook thinks this side is more likely to win than not.
What are -260 odds in decimal and fractional?
-260 is 1.38 in decimal odds and 5/13 in fractional odds.