What Does -300 Mean in Betting?
-300 means you must bet $300.00 to win $100 in profit. A winning $300.00 bet returns $400.00 — your stake plus $100.
-300 in every format
-300 payout table
| Stake | Profit if it wins | Total payout |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $3.33 | $13.33 |
| $25.00 | $8.33 | $33.33 |
| $50.00 | $16.67 | $66.67 |
| $100.00 | $33.33 | $133.33 |
| $250.00 | $83.33 | $333.33 |
What win rate does -300 need?
To break even at -300 you have to win 75.00% of your bets. Over 100 flat-stake bets that means at least 76 wins to be in profit. Favorites win often but pay less than they risk, so the break-even rate is above 50%.
-300 in a parlay
Parlay legs multiply. Two legs at -300 combine to -129 — a $100 bet pays $177.78 — and three legs combine to +137, paying $237.04. All legs must win.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do you win on a $100 bet at -300?
A $100 bet at -300 wins $33.33 in profit and returns $133.33 in total, including your stake.
What win rate do you need to break even at -300?
75.00%. Over 100 bets at -300 you need at least 76 wins to finish in profit, assuming flat stakes.
Is -300 a favorite or an underdog?
-300 is the favorite's price: the negative number means the sportsbook thinks this side is more likely to win than not.
What are -300 odds in decimal and fractional?
-300 is 1.33 in decimal odds and 1/3 in fractional odds.