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What Does +120 Mean in Betting?

+120 means a $100 bet wins $120.00 in profit. A winning $100 bet returns $220.00 — your stake plus $120.00.

+120 in every format

American
+120
Decimal
2.20
Fractional
6/5
Implied win %
45.45%

+120 payout table

StakeProfit if it winsTotal payout
$10.00$12.00$22.00
$25.00$30.00$55.00
$50.00$60.00$110.00
$100.00$120.00$220.00
$250.00$300.00$550.00

What win rate does +120 need?

To break even at +120 you have to win 45.45% of your bets. Over 100 flat-stake bets that means at least 46 wins to be in profit. Underdogs win less often but pay more than they risk, so the break-even rate is below 50%.

+120 in a parlay

Parlay legs multiply. Two legs at +120 combine to +384 — a $100 bet pays $484.00 — and three legs combine to +965, paying $1,064.80. All legs must win.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do you win on a $100 bet at +120?

A $100 bet at +120 wins $120.00 in profit and returns $220.00 in total, including your stake.

What win rate do you need to break even at +120?

45.45%. Over 100 bets at +120 you need at least 46 wins to finish in profit, assuming flat stakes.

Is +120 a favorite or an underdog?

+120 is the underdog's price: a positive number means you win more than you risk, because the outcome is less likely than not.

What are +120 odds in decimal and fractional?

+120 is 2.20 in decimal odds and 6/5 in fractional odds.