What Does -400 Mean in Betting?
-400 means you must bet $400.00 to win $100 in profit. A winning $400.00 bet returns $500.00 — your stake plus $100.
-400 in every format
-400 payout table
| Stake | Profit if it wins | Total payout |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $2.50 | $12.50 |
| $25.00 | $6.25 | $31.25 |
| $50.00 | $12.50 | $62.50 |
| $100.00 | $25.00 | $125.00 |
| $250.00 | $62.50 | $312.50 |
What win rate does -400 need?
To break even at -400 you have to win 80.00% of your bets. Over 100 flat-stake bets that means at least 81 wins to be in profit. Favorites win often but pay less than they risk, so the break-even rate is above 50%.
-400 in a parlay
Parlay legs multiply. Two legs at -400 combine to -178 — a $100 bet pays $156.25 — and three legs combine to -105, paying $195.31. All legs must win.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do you win on a $100 bet at -400?
A $100 bet at -400 wins $25.00 in profit and returns $125.00 in total, including your stake.
What win rate do you need to break even at -400?
80.00%. Over 100 bets at -400 you need at least 81 wins to finish in profit, assuming flat stakes.
Is -400 a favorite or an underdog?
-400 is the favorite's price: the negative number means the sportsbook thinks this side is more likely to win than not.
What are -400 odds in decimal and fractional?
-400 is 1.25 in decimal odds and 1/4 in fractional odds.