The short answer
This chart details the “True Odds” payouts for the supplemental Odds bet. It is the only wager in the house where the casino pays you exactly what the math says you deserve.
The full calculation
The payouts are calculated by the ratio of the combinations of the Point number ($C_p$) to the combinations of the Seven ($C_7$).
| Point | Combinations ($C_p$) | Ways to 7 ($C_7$) | True Odds | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 or 10 | 3 | 6 | 2 to 1 | $2.00 per $1 |
| 5 or 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 to 2 | $1.50 per $1 |
| 6 or 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 to 5 | $1.20 per $1 |
For Don’t Pass bettors, these are reversed (Laying Odds):
- 4/10 pays 1 to 2.
- 5/9 pays 2 to 3.
- 6/8 pays 5 to 6.
What this means at the table
Use this chart to ensure you are betting “even” units. For a point of 5 or 9, you should bet an even amount (e.g., $10) so the house can pay you the 3:2 profit ($15). If you bet an odd amount like $5, the house cannot pay you $7.50; they will only pay you $7, and you’ve just given the casino a 10% “rounding error” edge on a bet that should be 0%.
Common mistakes around this number
Players often confuse “Place” payouts with “Odds” payouts. A Place 6 pays 7:6, but an Odds 6 pays 6:5. While they look similar, the 6:5 Odds payout has 0% edge, while the 7:6 Place payout keeps a 1.52% edge for the house. Always put your money in the Odds area before you start Placing numbers.
See also
Read about the Craps 3x 4x 5x Odds structure or see the Craps House Edge for all bets.
In Detail
An odds chart is the cheat sheet the table already gave you. Read it well and the dice turn from folklore into fractions.
This page is about using a chart to compare probability, true odds, and payouts. On the surface, that may sound like one small corner of craps, but in a real casino it touches the three things that decide whether a player survives the table: the written rule, the payout, and the way the bet feels when chips are already in action. Craps is dangerous for beginners because a bet can feel smart, social, or lucky while still being badly priced.
The math that matters: Two dice create 36 equally likely ordered combinations. The shape of the game comes from that grid: 7 has 6 combinations, 6 and 8 have 5 each, 5 and 9 have 4 each, 4 and 10 have 3 each, 3 and 11 have 2 each, and 2 and 12 have only 1 each. Point 5 has 4 combinations while 7 has 6, so true odds are 6:4, reduced to 3:2. Point 6 has 5 combinations, so true odds are 6:5. Expected value is the grown-up way to price a bet: $EV=\sum(P_i\times W_i)-\sum(P_j\times L_j)$. If the payout is smaller than the true probability deserves, the difference is the house edge.
What it means on the felt: Compare those fair ratios to place-bet payouts and you can see the casino’s haircut. A player who understands this subject does not need to act like a robot. You can still enjoy the noise, the shooter, the stick calls, and the little rush when the dice leave the hand. The point is to know when you are paying for entertainment and when you are making a lower-cost decision.
Casino-floor truth: Craps is built to move. The table crew wants clear bets, fast decisions, and clean payouts. The layout also nudges attention toward action. The safest-looking move is not always the cheapest move, and the loudest bet is almost never the best one. Good craps play is not about predicting the next roll. It is about refusing to overpay for it.
The mistake to avoid: Do not use the chart only after you lose. Use it before betting. Also, never judge this topic by one lucky hit or one ugly loss. Short sessions are noisy. The math only shows its face over repeated decisions, which is exactly why casinos are patient and players are usually not.