-117 Odds Explained
- Decimal
- 1.85
- American
- -117
- Fractional
- 53/62
- Implied probability
- 53.92%
- Polymarket
- 54¢
- $100 wins
- 85.47
- The fraction shown is the closest simple fraction to the odds rounded to 3 decimals, not an exact match.
- American
- -117
- Fractional
- 53/62
- Implied probability
- 53.92%
- Polymarket
- 54¢
- Profit
- 85.47
- Total return
- 185.47
1.855 decimal, -117 American, 53.92% implied probability
-117 is an American price:
the minus sign marks a favourite, and the number is the stake needed to win 100
. Every other format describes the same chance: 1.85 decimal, 53/62 fractional, 53.92% implied probability, 54¢ on Polymarket.
What -117 pays
A 100 stake at -117 returns 185.47 in total: your 100 back plus 85.47 profit. To win exactly 100 you would stake 117.00. The table covers the stakes people actually use.
| Stake | Profit | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8.55 | 18.55 |
| 25 | 21.37 | 46.37 |
| 50 | 42.74 | 92.74 |
| 100 | 85.47 | 185.47 |
| 500 | 427.35 | 927.35 |
| 1,000 | 854.70 | 1,854.70 |
Break-even and long-run results
The implied probability of -117 is 53.92%, and that number is also the break-even win rate: win more often than 53.92% of the time at this price and you profit in the long run, win less often and you lose. The table shows the return on stake at a few win rates, including the break-even rate itself.
| Win rate | Return on stake |
|---|---|
| 50% | -7.3% |
| 54% | 0.2% |
| 55% | 2.0% |
| 60% | 11.3% |
| 65% | 20.6% |
An implied probability of 53.92% makes -117 a near-even price. This is the natural home of handicap and over/under markets, where the bookmaker adjusts the line rather than the price and both sides are quoted a shade under 2.00 decimal.
The vig at -117
If both sides of a two-way market were priced at -117, the implied probabilities would add up to 7.83% above 100%. That excess is the overround, or vig; as a share of stakes it is a 7.26% margin for the bookmaker. Removing it leaves fair odds of 2.00 decimal ( +100) on each side. Use the devig calculator to do the same for any market.
-117 on a betting exchange
Exchanges charge commission on net winnings, so the price you see is not the price you get. At 2% commission -117 is worth 1.838 decimal (-119 American); at 5% it drops to 1.812 (-123). Those are the bookmaker prices you would need to beat.
| Commission | Effective decimal | Effective American | Break-even |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2% | 1.838 | -119 | 54.42% |
| 5% | 1.812 | -123 | 55.19% |
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Frequently asked questions
What does -117 mean in betting?
-117 is an American price. Positive numbers show the profit on a 100 stake; negative numbers show the stake needed to win 100. At -117 the implied probability is 53.92% and a 100 stake returns 185.47.
What is -117 in decimal odds?
-117 converts to 1.855 in decimal odds (usually shown as 1.85). Decimal odds are the total return per unit staked, so multiply your stake by 1.855 to get the return.
What is -117 as a fraction?
-117 is 53/62 in fractional odds, the traditional bookmaker notation where the top number is profit and the bottom number is stake.
How much do I win on a 100 bet at -117?
A 100 stake at -117 wins 85.47 in profit and returns 185.47 including the stake. To win exactly 100 you would stake 117.00.
What win rate do I need at -117?
The break-even win rate equals the implied probability, 53.92%. Winning more often than that at this price is profitable over the long run; winning less often loses money.