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How to change the odds view (Decimal, Fractional, American etc.)
How to change the odds view (Decimal, Fractional, American etc.)
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Written by Tenace Miller
Updated over a week ago

There are multiple ways to view odds on our website. You can make this change on the bottom of our sportsbook:


Here is an explanation of the different formats.

Decimal

One way bookmakers express the odds of a team or competitor winning is by using decimal odds. This format is commonly used by bookmakers in Continental Europe. The odds are presented as numbers with decimal points, and the amount bet is included in the offered odds.

For example, if the bookmaker offers odds of 2.5 on a specific team winning, and a gambler bets $100 on that team and wins, they would receive a payout of 2.5 times $100, which is $250. In this system, the odds are always greater than 1 to ensure that the winning bettor collects more than their initial wager. Otherwise, they would end up losing money even after winning the bet.

American

Bookmakers represent sports betting odds in American format by using a plus or minus sign before a number. When a minus sign precedes a number, it indicates how much money needs to be wagered on a team or competitor to win $100. This usually signifies that the team or competitor is favored or expected to win.

On the other hand, a plus sign in front of a number indicates the amount in dollars that the bettor will win if they wager $100 on the underdog team or competitor. In both cases, the winning bettor receives not only the prize amount but also the original bet amount. For example, a bettor wagering $115 on a -115 bet would collect $215 from the bookmaker if their favored team wins.

Fractional

Bookmakers in England present odds in fractional format, such as 6/5 or "six to five." In this format, the first number represents the potential winnings if the bet amount is equal to the second number. For instance, if the odds offered are 9/4 for a particular team or horse to win, the bettor would need to wager $4 and could potentially win $9 if they choose the winning selection. The bookmaker would then pay out $9 plus the original $4 bet, totaling $13. This is because the original bet amount must be returned along with the winnings.

Indonesian

Indonesian odds are very similar to American odds, but they are expressed by dividing the odds by 100. Positive numbers, such as +115, are expressed as 1.15, with the plus sign always implied if absent. Negative odds in Indonesian format indicate the amount of money that must be risked to win one unit.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong odds are similar to fractional format, but they are expressed in decimals. To convert them into decimal format, simply add 1. For example, 0.50 in fractions would be 1/2, and in decimals, it would be 1.50.

Malaysian

Malaysian odds are the opposite of US and Indonesian formats. For instance, fractional 3/2, decimal 2.50, US +150, Indonesian +1.50 would be expressed as Malay -0.67. Similarly, fractional 1/2, decimal 1.50, US -200, Indonesian -2.00 would be Malay +0.50.

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