-214 Odds Explained
- Decimal
- 1.47
- American
- -214
- Fractional
- 43/92
- Implied probability
- 68.15%
- Polymarket
- 68¢
- $100 wins
- 46.73
- The fraction shown is the closest simple fraction to the odds rounded to 3 decimals, not an exact match.
- American
- -214
- Fractional
- 43/92
- Implied probability
- 68.15%
- Polymarket
- 68¢
- Profit
- 46.73
- Total return
- 146.73
1.467 decimal, -214 American, 68.15% implied probability
-214 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, 43/92 fractional, 68.15% implied probability, 68¢ on Polymarket.
What -214 pays
A 100 stake at -214 returns 146.73 in total: your 100 back plus 46.73 profit. To win exactly 100 you would stake 214.00. The table covers the stakes people actually use.
| Stake | Profit | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4.67 | 14.67 |
| 25 | 11.68 | 36.68 |
| 50 | 23.36 | 73.36 |
| 100 | 46.73 | 146.73 |
| 500 | 233.64 | 733.64 |
| 1,000 | 467.29 | 1,467.29 |
Break-even and long-run results
The implied probability of -214 is 68.15%, and that number is also the break-even win rate: win more often than 68.15% 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% | -26.6% |
| 55% | -19.3% |
| 60% | -12.0% |
| 65% | -4.6% |
| 68% | -0.2% |
With an implied probability of 68.15%, -214 is a moderate favourite. Prices in this band are where the bookmaker's margin is easiest to see: the opposite side of the market is usually priced a little longer than the fair line, and the two implied probabilities add up to more than 100%.
The vig at -214
If both sides of a two-way market were priced at -214, the implied probabilities would add up to 36.31% above 100%. That excess is the overround, or vig; as a share of stakes it is a 26.64% 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.
-214 on a betting exchange
Exchanges charge commission on net winnings, so the price you see is not the price you get. At 2% commission -214 is worth 1.458 decimal (-218 American); at 5% it drops to 1.444 (-225). Those are the bookmaker prices you would need to beat.
| Commission | Effective decimal | Effective American | Break-even |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2% | 1.458 | -218 | 68.59% |
| 5% | 1.444 | -225 | 69.26% |
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Frequently asked questions
What does -214 mean in betting?
-214 is an American price. Positive numbers show the profit on a 100 stake; negative numbers show the stake needed to win 100. At -214 the implied probability is 68.15% and a 100 stake returns 146.73.
What is -214 in decimal odds?
-214 converts to 1.467 in decimal odds (usually shown as 1.47). Decimal odds are the total return per unit staked, so multiply your stake by 1.467 to get the return.
What is -214 as a fraction?
-214 is 43/92 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 -214?
A 100 stake at -214 wins 46.73 in profit and returns 146.73 including the stake. To win exactly 100 you would stake 214.00.
What win rate do I need at -214?
The break-even win rate equals the implied probability, 68.15%. Winning more often than that at this price is profitable over the long run; winning less often loses money.