Betting
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One price, four ways of writing it
Decimal, fractional and American notation describe the same price; the last column is what that price implies about the chance, before the book's margin is taken out. Compare the implied chance with your own estimate, not with another book's.
| Decimal | Fractional | American | Implied chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.50 | 1/2 | -200 | 66.7% |
| 1.91 | 91/100 | -110 | 52.4% |
| 2.00 | 1/1 | +100 | 50.0% |
| 2.50 | 3/2 | +150 | 40.0% |
| 3.00 | 2/1 | +200 | 33.3% |
| 5.00 | 4/1 | +400 | 20.0% |
| 10.00 | 9/1 | +900 | 10.0% |
Converted in this page's build script: implied chance is one divided by the decimal price.
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Understanding Betting Odds: Decimal, Fractional, and American Explained
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Bet Sizing Principles: Kelly, Flat, and Percentage Systems
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Mastering Golf Betting: Tips and Insights
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