What is the best bet in craps?

The pass line and come bets have a house edge of 1.41%, the lowest of any flat bet. Taking free odds behind the pass line (when offered) carries 0% house edge, reducing your overall exposure further.

What are "true odds" vs. "payout odds"?

True odds are the statistically correct probability ratio of a bet winning. Payout odds are what the casino actually pays. The difference between the two is where the house edge comes from — the casino pays less than true odds on most bets.

What is the house edge on place bets?

Place bets on 6 and 8 carry a 1.52% house edge. Place bets on 5 and 9 are 4.00%, and place bets on 4 and 10 are 6.67%. Always prioritize 6 and 8 if you play place bets.

Why is the Any 7 bet so bad?

Any 7 pays 4:1 but the true odds are 5:1, giving it a house edge of 16.67%. It is one of the worst bets in the entire casino. Avoid it entirely.

What does expected value mean?

Expected value (EV) is how much you expect to win or lose per dollar bet on average over many trials. A house edge of 1.41% means you lose $0.0141 per $1 wagered on the pass line in the long run.

What are free odds bets?

After a point is established on a pass/come bet, most casinos let you place an additional "odds" bet behind your original wager. This bet pays at true odds with zero house edge. Taking maximum odds lowers your combined house edge significantly.

Craps Odds Calculator

Look up true odds, house edge, and expected value for every craps bet — pass line, place, come, field, and proposition bets.

Bet ↕	True Odds ↕	Pays ↕	House Edge ↕	EV per $1 ↕	Rating

Expected Loss Calculator

Bet

Bet Amount ($)

Number of Bets

Total Wagered

$1,000

House Edge

1.41%

Expected Loss

-$14.10

Win Probability

49.29%

House Edge Guide

Excellent — under 1.6% house edge

Fair — 1.6% to 5% house edge

Poor — above 5% house edge

Summary

Craps offers some of the best and worst bets in the casino depending on which bet you choose. This calculator shows the true probability, house edge, and expected loss per dollar for every major craps bet type. Use it to compare bets side-by-side and focus your bankroll on wagers with the lowest house edge.

How it works

Select a bet category from the tab bar (Pass/Come, Place, Field, Prop).
Each bet shows true odds, payout odds, house edge percentage, and expected value per $1 wagered.
Use the custom calculator at the bottom to enter your bet amount and see expected loss.
Compare house edges across bet types to identify the best and worst wagers.
Sort any column by clicking its header.

Use cases

Determine which craps bets give the house the smallest edge.
Calculate expected loss over a session for a given bet size.
Understand why taking free odds behind the pass line reduces overall house edge.
Compare place bets on 6/8 vs. 5/9 vs. 4/10.
See why proposition bets like "Any 7" carry enormous house edges.
Study craps math before your first casino visit.

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Last updated: 2026-06-19 · Reviewed by Nham Vu