Craps bets and odds
A crowded layout with four good bets and many poor ones.
By Ryan Jessop. Last checked .
Key takeaways
- Pass line: 1.41%.
- Don't pass: 1.36%.
- Odds bets: no house edge.
- Centre bets: 9% to 17%.
AnswerBet the pass line or don't pass, add odds where offered, and ignore the centre of the table.
The good bets
| Bet | Pays | House edge |
|---|---|---|
| Pass line | 1 to 1 | 1.41% |
| Don't pass | 1 to 1 | 1.36% |
| Come | 1 to 1 | 1.41% |
| Don't come | 1 to 1 | 1.36% |
| Odds | True odds | 0% |
The rest
| Bet | Pays | House edge |
|---|---|---|
| Field | 1 to 1; 2 to 1 on 2 and 12 | About 5.6% |
| Hard six or eight | 9 to 1 | 9.09% |
| Hard four or ten | 7 to 1 | 11.11% |
| Any craps | 7 to 1 | 11.11% |
| Two or twelve | 30 to 1 | 13.89% |
| Any seven | 4 to 1 | 16.67% |
How odds bets work
Once a point is set you may add a second bet behind the line, paid at the true odds of the point being made: 2 to 1 on 4 or 10, 3 to 2 on 5 or 9, 6 to 5 on 6 or 8. It is the only bet in the casino with no house edge.
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Place bets
Betting directly on 6 or 8 carries 1.52%, close to the line bets. On 5 or 9 it is 4%, and on 4 or 10 it is 6.67%.
A simple plan
One pass line bet, odds if offered, nothing else. It is the cheapest way to play and keeps you in every roll.
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House edges and RTPs are standard published figures for common rules, and are long-run averages. Offer terms dated 5 October 2026. How we check. 18+. Free help: 0808 8020 133 or safer gambling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best craps bet?
Pass or don't pass, with odds.
What is the worst?
Any seven, 16.67%.
What are odds bets?
Extra bets paid at true odds.
Is craps available online?
Yes, though check each casino.