Craps Odds Explained

Pass Line and Come Bet Odds

The Pass Line is the main craps bet and offers some of the best odds at the table. These bets pay even money, meaning you win the same amount you wagered. Come bets work identically to pass line bets but can be placed after the shooter establishes a point, giving you more action throughout the game.

Pass Line Payouts

Pass line bets pay 1 to 1, which means a $10 bet wins $10. During the come-out roll, you win instantly if the shooter rolls 7 or 11. If 2, 3, or 12 appears, you lose your bet immediately.

When any other number appears (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10), that becomes the point. The shooter must roll that point number again before rolling a 7 for the Pass Line to win. This creates suspense as the Pass Line bet requires more than three rolls on average to resolve. 

Come Bet Payouts

Come bets also pay 1 to 1 and follow the same winning conditions as Pass Line bets. The difference is timing. Come bets are permitted after the point is established. Each Come bet creates its own individual point, allowing you to have multiple bets working simultaneously.

You can place Come bets on every roll after the initial point is set. This means you could have several different point numbers working for you at once, multiplying the action and potential wins. Like the Pass Line, Come bets permit odds to be taken, which have no house advantage.

Don’t Pass and Don’t Come Odds

Don’t Pass and Don’t Come bets flip the script by betting against the shooter. These bets pay 1 to 1 and win when most other players lose. You are betting that the shooter craps out. 

These bets offer slightly better mathematical odds than Pass Line bets, though they are not as popular because you are rooting against the dice, which can be less fun. Many players avoid them in live settings to maintain table camaraderie, but these are perfectly valid strategies, especially online, where there is no concern about table etiquette.   

The Don’t Come works similarly to the Don’t Pass. Like the Come bet, it may only be placed when there is a point established. It is a way to lay more numbers in the hope that a 7 will win multiple bets. 

• Don’t Pass and Don’t Come win: When the come-out roll is 2 or 3
• Don’t Pass and Don’t Come lose: When the come-out roll is 7 or 11
• Push on 12: The bet is returned with no winner or loser
• Point phase: You win if 7 appears before the point

How Do Odds Bets Work?

Odds bets are unique because they return 100%. There is no house edge. This means you’re getting paid exactly what the probability suggests you should receive. You can only place odds bets as backup to your original Pass Line, Don’t Pass, Come, or Don’t Come wagers. Otherwise, numbers may only be bet through Place and Buys. 

Odds bets amplify your original wager by allowing you to bet additional money at true odds. Most online casinos, including Hard Rock Bet Casino, clearly display your maximum line bet odds right on the screen.

Taking Odds on Pass and Come

Taking odds means backing up your Pass Line or Come bet with additional money that pays true odds. The payouts vary based on the point number because different numbers have different probabilities of appearing before a 7. This creates a tiered payout system that reflects actual mathematical chances.

When you take odds on points 4 or 10, you receive 2 to 1 payouts because these numbers are harder to roll. Points 5 and 9 pay 3 to 2, while 6 and 8 pay 6 to 5. This means a player wins $2 for every $1 wagered on a 4 or 10 if it comes before a 7 from the Pass Line or Come. The 5 and 9 pay $3 for every $2 wagered, while the 6 and 8 pay $6 for every $5 in odds. 

Hard Rock Bet’s mobile interface makes placing these bets simple with clear buttons and instant payout calculations. Players must only click the odds prompt to make the wager. No math is necessary. The software does all the work. 

This math is the exact odds of each occurrence. For example, there are three ways a 4 or 10 can come and six ways to roll a 7. The 5 and 9 are 4 against the 7’s six occurrences, while there are five ways to throw a 6 or 8 against the six ways to make a 7. 

Laying Odds on Don’t Pass and Don’t Come

Laying odds works in reverse. You are betting additional money that 7 will appear before the point. Since 7 is more likely than any point number, you must risk more to win less. This is called a lay. Since this is the opposite of the Pass Line and Come, the payouts flip. Don’t bettors lay 2 to 1 on 4 and 10, 3 to 2 on 5 and 9, and 6 to 5 on 6 and 8. 

In other words, players bet $2 for every $1 win on a 4 and 10 if the 7 comes first from the Don’t Pass and Don’t Come sides. The bet is $3 to win every $2 on 5 and 9, and $6 for every $5 on 6 and 8. 

While laying odds requires larger bets for smaller wins, you are still getting paid based on the true mathematical probability. Many experienced players use this strategy because it offers consistent, mathematically sound betting opportunities. Players who make Don’t Pass bets and then make Don’t Come ones enjoy the benefit of winning several bets on a 7 if it comes, while only losing one bet at a time if a number is rolled that picks it off. 

What Is 3-4-5x Odds?

The 3-4-5x odds system allows you to take odds up to specific multiples of your original bet. You can take 3x odds on points 4 and 10, 4x odds on 5 and 9, and 5x odds on 6 and 8. Another way of looking at it is that each maximum odds bet wins six times the Pass Line or Come bet at a 3-4-5x table. Don’t Pass and Don’t Come bettors can lay up to six times these bets. This system simplifies dealer calculations while giving players a fair return. 

This structure means a $10 pass line bet allows $30 in odds on 4 and 10, $40 on 5 and 9, and $50 on 6 and 8. The system creates uniform maximum payouts across all point numbers, making it easier for dealers to manage while maximizing your winning potential.

Complete Craps Payout Chart

Understanding all available bets and their payouts helps you make informed decisions at the craps table. Hard Rock Bet Casino displays every bet’s payout clearly on screen, so you always know your potential winnings before placing chips. The variety of betting options means you can choose conservative approaches or chase bigger payouts based on your comfort level.

Different bet types offer varying risk-reward profiles, from safe even-money wagers to high-paying prop bets. Knowing these payouts helps you build a betting strategy that matches your bankroll and excitement preferences.

Place Bet Payouts

Place bets let you wager directly on specific point numbers without going through the come-out roll process. These bets stay active until the number hits or 7 appears. The payouts reflect each number’s probability, with easier numbers paying less and harder numbers paying more.

Place bets on 6 and 8 pay 7 to 6, meaning a $12 bet wins $14. A 5 and 9 pay 7 to 5, so a $10 bet wins $14. A 4 and 10 offers 9 to 5 payouts, making a $10 bet worth $18 when it hits.

• 6 and 8: 7 to 6 payout (most frequent point numbers)
• 5 and 9: 7 to 5 payout (moderate frequency)
• 4 and 10: 9 to 5 payout (least frequent point numbers)

It is important to note that, unlike odds, Place bets do not reflect true odds. However, the house advantage is smaller on these wagers compared to most others on the table. Place bets do not automatically work on come-out rolls. Players can easily turn these bets on for the come-out in the Hard Rock Bet online craps software.

Buy bets are another way to Place a number. This is the best way to bet a 4, 5, 9, or 10, without going through the Pass Line or Come. When a number is bought at craps, it pays true odds, minus a 5% commission. The commission is only collected when the bet wins at Hard Rock Bet. If you must pay the commission upfront at a casino, Place the 5 and 9 instead of buying it for a better return. 

Field Bet Payouts

Field bets are one-roll wagers covering seven different numbers: 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, and 12. These bets resolve immediately on the next roll, making them perfect for players wanting instant action. Most Field bets pay even money, but two and twelve typically offer enhanced payouts.

Standard field bet payouts are 1 to 1 on 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11. Two usually pays 2 to 1, while twelve pays either 2 to 1 or 3 to 1, depending on the casino. This creates an exciting one-roll bet with multiple ways to win.

Proposition Bet Payouts

Proposition bets, usually referred to as props, offer the highest payouts in craps but cover specific outcomes that are less likely to occur. These center-table bets resolve in one roll or many and provide the biggest thrills for players seeking maximum excitement. The payouts reflect the low probability of these outcomes occurring.

Any craps (2, 3, or 12 on the next roll) pays 7 to 1. Any seven, also known as Big Red, pays 4 to 1. Hardway bets pay 7 to 1 for hard six and eight, or 9 to 1 for hard four and ten. Individual number bets like “ace-deuce” (one and two) can pay 15 to 1 on easy numbers and 30 to 1 on doubles, known as hardways. These bets are called Hops.

• Any Craps: 7 to 1 (covers 2, 3, and 12)
• Any Seven (Big Red): 4 to 1 (six ways to make a 7)
• Hardways: 7 to 1 on 4 and 10, and or 9 to 1 on 6 and 8 (must roll pairs)
• Individual numbers (Hops): 15 to 1 or 30 to 1 (single combinations)

FAQ about Craps Odds

Below we’ve put together a few questions and answers about craps odds.