What Does -800 Mean in Betting?
-800 means you must bet $800.00 to win $100 in profit. A winning $800.00 bet returns $900.00 — your stake plus $100.
-800 in every format
-800 payout table
| Stake | Profit if it wins | Total payout |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.25 | $11.25 |
| $25.00 | $3.13 | $28.13 |
| $50.00 | $6.25 | $56.25 |
| $100.00 | $12.50 | $112.50 |
| $250.00 | $31.25 | $281.25 |
What win rate does -800 need?
To break even at -800 you have to win 88.89% of your bets. Over 100 flat-stake bets that means at least 89 wins to be in profit. Favorites win often but pay less than they risk, so the break-even rate is above 50%.
-800 in a parlay
Parlay legs multiply. Two legs at -800 combine to -376 — a $100 bet pays $126.56 — and three legs combine to -236, paying $142.38. All legs must win.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do you win on a $100 bet at -800?
A $100 bet at -800 wins $12.50 in profit and returns $112.50 in total, including your stake.
What win rate do you need to break even at -800?
88.89%. Over 100 bets at -800 you need at least 89 wins to finish in profit, assuming flat stakes.
Is -800 a favorite or an underdog?
-800 is the favorite's price: the negative number means the sportsbook thinks this side is more likely to win than not.
What are -800 odds in decimal and fractional?
-800 is 1.13 in decimal odds and 1/8 in fractional odds.