We’ll quickly explain what +125 and -125 betting odds mean. You’ll commonly see these values appear in moneyline odds, and with point spread, over-under totals, prop bets, and futures bets.
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+Odds Meaning
+125 betting odds means you risk $100 to win $125. Sides with + odds are underdogs. Note that some bets, like 3-way moneylines, props, and futures bets may have one or more underdog sides.
Divide the + moneyline by 100. Then multiply the quotient by your wager amount. In this case, (125/100) = 1.25, and $100 x 1.25 = $125. Here’s a sample calculation table.
+125 Odds Win Calculation
| ML | Calculation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| +Num | (ML/100) x $Bet | +125, $10 Bet (125/100) x $10 1.25 x $10 = $12.50 |
-Odds Meaning
-125 betting odds means you risk $125 to win $100. A side with – odds is a favorite. There can only be one favorite side per betting market.
To calculate a -125 moneyline payout, first drop the minus sign. Second, divide your wager amount by the quotient of the – moneyline divided by 100. See the calculation below.
-125 Odds Win Calculation
| ML | Calculation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| -Num | Drop – Sign $Bet/(ML/100) | -125, $10 Bet $10 / (125/100) $10 / 1.25 = $8.00 |
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FAQs
+125 means you risk $100 to win $125. Sides with + odds are underdogs. Note that some bets, like 3-way moneylines, props, and futures bets may have one or more underdog sides.
-125 means you risk $125 to win $100. A side with – odds is a favorite. There can only be one favorite side per betting market.
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