-211 Odds Explained
- Decimal
- 1.47
- American
- -211
- Fractional
- 9/19
- Implied probability
- 67.85%
- Polymarket
- 68¢
- $100 wins
- 47.39
- The fraction shown is the closest simple fraction to the odds rounded to 3 decimals, not an exact match.
- American
- -211
- Fractional
- 9/19
- Implied probability
- 67.85%
- Polymarket
- 68¢
- Profit
- 47.39
- Total return
- 147.39
1.474 decimal, -211 American, 67.85% implied probability
-211 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: 1.47 decimal, 9/19 fractional, 67.85% implied probability, 68¢ on Polymarket.
What -211 pays
A 100 stake at -211 returns 147.39 in total: your 100 back plus 47.39 profit. To win exactly 100 you would stake 211.00. The table covers the stakes people actually use.
| Stake | Profit | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4.74 | 14.74 |
| 25 | 11.85 | 36.85 |
| 50 | 23.70 | 73.70 |
| 100 | 47.39 | 147.39 |
| 500 | 236.97 | 736.97 |
| 1,000 | 473.93 | 1,473.93 |
Break-even and long-run results
The implied probability of -211 is 67.85%, and that number is also the break-even win rate: win more often than 67.85% 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% | -26.3% |
| 55% | -18.9% |
| 60% | -11.6% |
| 65% | -4.2% |
| 68% | 0.2% |
-211 marks a clear favourite without being a lock: the implied chance is 67.85%, so the bookmaker expects this outcome roughly two times in three. Moneylines on the better team in an evenly scheduled league, the higher-ranked tennis player, or the "under" in a low-total game are typical places to see it.
The vig at -211
If both sides of a two-way market were priced at -211, the implied probabilities would add up to 35.69% above 100%. That excess is the overround, or vig; as a share of stakes it is a 26.30% 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.
-211 on a betting exchange
Exchanges charge commission on net winnings, so the price you see is not the price you get. At 2% commission -211 is worth 1.464 decimal (-215 American); at 5% it drops to 1.450 (-222). Those are the bookmaker prices you would need to beat.
| Commission | Effective decimal | Effective American | Break-even |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2% | 1.464 | -215 | 68.28% |
| 5% | 1.450 | -222 | 68.95% |
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Frequently asked questions
What does -211 mean in betting?
-211 is an American price. Positive numbers show the profit on a 100 stake; negative numbers show the stake needed to win 100. At -211 the implied probability is 67.85% and a 100 stake returns 147.39.
What is -211 in decimal odds?
-211 converts to 1.474 in decimal odds (usually shown as 1.47). Decimal odds are the total return per unit staked, so multiply your stake by 1.474 to get the return.
What is -211 as a fraction?
-211 is 9/19 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 -211?
A 100 stake at -211 wins 47.39 in profit and returns 147.39 including the stake. To win exactly 100 you would stake 211.00.
What win rate do I need at -211?
The break-even win rate equals the implied probability, 67.85%. Winning more often than that at this price is profitable over the long run; winning less often loses money.