Odds above 2.0 are positive odds, meaning your potential return will be more than your stake.ĭecimal odds are also the most economical way to bet parlays, because the true odds will be calculated.
Decimal odds below 2.0 are less than even money odds, meaning the potential return will be less than your stake. The break-even odds for decimal are 2.0, as these odds will simply double your stake. When determining your potential net profit, always remember to account for your original stake. Just remember that when using decimal odds, your original stake is calculated into your potential winnings. You risk $100 to win $275, leaving you with a potential net profit of $175. You back Tottenham Hotspur, a big underdog against Manchester City, for $100 at decimal odds of 2.75.
