10 1 Odds Explained
Betting odds explained
Betting odds can appear daunting at first glance but they are actually quite straightforward to calculate. We’ve devised a beginners guide to explain betting odds.
How do odds work?
When looking at the odds (price) of a horse, the two formats used are decimals and fractions. Betting exchanges operate in decimals, whereas fixed-odds betting firms generally operate in fractions.
So odds of 7-2 mean that for every $2 invested, the punter gets $7 profit in return. This means when you bet $2, the total return if the bet is successful is $9. Similarly, if a horse is at even money (ie 1-1), it’s $2 profit for every $2 invested, or a total return of $4. Or, if a horse is 1-2, it’s $1. The Chiefs are listed at 6/1 odds (Bet $100 to win $600), while the defending champion Buccaneers are the third-betting choice at 10/1. In between Kansas City and Tampa Bay are the Green Bay Packers, who are currently at 9/1 odds. Here is a quick reference on Super Bowl odds for. Odds provide a measure of the likelihood of a particular outcome. They are calculated as the ratio of the number of events that produce that outcome to the number that do not. Odds are commonly used in gambling and statistics. Odds can be demonstrated by examining rolling a six-sided die. The odds of rolling a 6 is 1:5. This is because there is 1 event that produces the specified outcome of 'rolling a 6,' and 5 events that do not.
When determining the returns of a fractional bet, the second number always suggests the stake and the first number denotes what the profit will be if the bet wins. Take 4/1 as an example. If you stake £1 on a horse, then you stand to win £4 if the selection wins the race, which excludes your initial stake. In contrast, the decimal format factors in the initial stake. Betting odds of 4/1 would equate to 5.0 in decimal terms, 5/1 would be 6.0, and so forth.
See the chart below for a breakdown of betting odds in both fractional and decimal format, showing forecasted returns to £5 level stakes for the key prices in a market.
Knowing your odds
10 1 Odds Explained
| wdt_ID | Fractional | Decimal | WIN RETURNS FROM £5 (inc. stake) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1-2 | 1.5 | £7.50 |
| 2 | 4-7 | 1.57 | £7.86 |
| 3 | 8-13 | 1.62 | £8.08 |
| 4 | 4-6 | 1.67 | £8.33 |
| 5 | 8-11 | 1.73 | £8.64 |
| 6 | 4-5 | 1.80 | £9.00 |
| 7 | 5-6 | 1.83 | £9.16 |
| 8 | 10-11 | 1.91 | £9.55 |
| 9 | 1-1 | 2.00 | £10.00 |
| 10 | 11-10 | 2.10 | £10.50 |
10 To 1 Odds Explained
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