Craps Put Bet Calculator: Betting the Established Point

Put bets let you place a pass line bet after a point is established. Our calculator shows the house edge without the come-out roll, explains when put bets with odds can be smart, and compares them to place bets.

What Is a Put Bet?

A put bet is a pass line bet made after a point is established—skipping the come-out roll entirely. Without the come-out's favorable 7/11 wins, put bets carry a higher edge than standard pass line bets unless you add significant odds.

Quick Answer: Put bet = pass line bet placed after point is set. No come-out roll advantage. Base house edge: 9.09% (point 4/10), 4% (5/9), 1.52% (6/8). Requires 3× or more odds to beat place bets. Most casinos allow put bets. Good for specific point targeting with maximum odds. Without odds = bad bet.

How to Use Our Calculator

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Calculate put bet value based on point and odds multiplier.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Select Point Number: 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10

2. Enter Base Bet: Flat bet amount

3. Set Odds Multiplier: How much behind

4. View Combined Edge: Blended house advantage

5. Compare to Place: Which is better?

Input Fields Explained

Field	Description	Example
Point Number	The point	6
Base Bet	Flat wager	$10
Odds Multiple	Times base	10× ($100)
True Odds	Actual payoff	6:5
Combined Edge	Blended	0.46%
Place Comparison	Alternative	1.52%

Put Bet Fundamentals

Why Put Bets Exist

Normal pass line:
1. Come-out roll (advantage)
2. Point established
3. Try to hit point

Put bet skips step 1:
- Jump straight to point
- Miss come-out benefits
- 7/11 win opportunity gone

The Come-Out Advantage

Come-out roll outcomes:
7 wins: 6/36 (16.67%)
11 wins: 2/36 (5.56%)
2,3,12 lose: 4/36 (11.11%)

Net advantage on come-out:
8/36 win - 4/36 lose = 4/36 = 11.11%

Put bets forfeit this edge
Must compensate with odds

When Points Matter

Point probabilities:
4 or 10: 3/36 each (8.33%)
5 or 9: 4/36 each (11.11%)
6 or 8: 5/36 each (13.89%)

Harder points = worse put bet
Unless odds compensate

Put Bet House Edges

Without Odds (Base Only)

Put bet house edge by point:

Point 4 or 10: 33.33% (terrible!)
Point 5 or 9: 20% (awful)
Point 6 or 8: 9.09% (bad)

Compare to pass line: 1.41%
Never make flat put bets alone

Why Such High Edges?

Point 6 example:

Ways to make 6: 5
Ways to roll 7: 6
Total resolutions: 11

Win rate: 5/11 = 45.45%
Payout: Even money (1:1)

Fair would pay: 6:5 (1.2:1)
Shortfall creates 9.09% edge

Adding Odds Reduces Edge

Put bet on 6 with odds:

No odds: 9.09% edge
1× odds: 4.55% edge
2× odds: 3.03% edge
3× odds: 2.27% edge
5× odds: 1.52% edge (equals place 6)
10× odds: 0.83% edge
100× odds: 0.09% edge

Put Bet vs Place Bet

Breaking Point Analysis

When does put beat place?

Point 6 or 8:
Place bet edge: 1.52%
Put with 5× odds: 1.52%
Put with 6× odds: 1.30%
Need 5× or more odds

Point 5 or 9:
Place bet edge: 4%
Put with 3× odds: 5%
Put with 4× odds: 4%
Put with 5× odds: 3.33%
Need 4× or more odds

Point 4 or 10:
Place bet edge: 6.67%
Put with 3× odds: 8.33%
Put with 5× odds: 5.56%
Put with 6× odds: 4.76%
Need 5× or more odds

Decision Framework

Use put bet when:
- You can take 5× or more odds
- You want contract bet (stays up)
- You want specific point exposure

Use place bet when:
- Odds under 5×
- You might take bets down
- Simpler management

Calculation Examples

Point 4/10 Calculations

Point: 4 or 10
Win probability: 3/9 = 33.33%
True odds: 2:1

$10 put bet, 10× odds ($100):

Flat bet: $10 at even money
Odds: $100 at 2:1 payout

Total wager: $110

If 4 hits:
Flat win: $10
Odds win: $200
Total win: $210

Expected value:
Win: 33.33% × $210 = $70
Lose: 66.67% × $110 = $73.33
EV = -$3.33 per $110 = -3.03%

Point 6/8 Calculations

Point: 6 or 8
Win probability: 5/11 = 45.45%
True odds: 6:5

$10 put bet, 10× odds ($100):

Flat bet: $10 at even money
Odds: $100 at 6:5 payout ($120)

Total wager: $110

If 6 hits:
Flat win: $10
Odds win: $120
Total win: $130

Expected value:
Win: 45.45% × $130 = $59.09
Lose: 54.55% × $110 = $60.00
EV = -$0.91 per $110 = -0.83%

Point 5/9 Calculations

Point: 5 or 9
Win probability: 4/10 = 40%
True odds: 3:2

$10 put bet, 10× odds ($100):

Flat bet: $10 at even money
Odds: $100 at 3:2 payout ($150)

Total wager: $110

If 5 hits:
Flat win: $10
Odds win: $150
Total win: $160

Expected value:
Win: 40% × $160 = $64
Lose: 60% × $110 = $66
EV = -$2 per $110 = -1.82%

Real-World Examples

Example 1: Maximum Odds Available

Casino offers 100× odds on put bets:

$5 put on 6, $500 odds

Total wager: $505
If 6 hits: $5 + $600 = $605 win

Edge calculation:
$5 flat at 9.09% edge = $0.45 loss
$500 odds at 0% edge = $0 loss

Combined: $0.45 / $505 = 0.089%

Nearly free gambling!
This is when put bets shine

Example 2: Limited Odds

Casino offers 2× odds only:

$25 put on 8, $50 odds

Total wager: $75
If 8 hits: $25 + $60 = $85 win

Place bet alternative:
$78 place 8 (divisible by 6)
If 8 hits: $91 win (7:6 payout)

Put EV: -$2.27 (3.03% edge)
Place EV: -$1.19 (1.52% edge)

Place bet wins at low odds

Example 3: Targeting Specific Point

Shooter establishes 9, you want action:

Option A: Wait for own point
May never establish 9

Option B: Come bet
Random point assignment
May get 4, 5, 6, 8, or 10

Option C: Put on 9 with odds
Guaranteed 9 exposure
If 10× odds available: 1.82% edge

Put bet gives targeted exposure
That's the strategic value

Example 4: Contract vs Non-Contract

Key difference:

Put/pass bet: Contract bet
Stays working until resolved
Can't take down

Place bet: Can remove anytime
"Take my place bets down"
More flexible

Scenario:
Point 6 established
You put $10 with $100 odds
Shooter looks shaky
You're locked in

With place bet:
Could take down mid-roll
Avoid the seven-out
Lose flexibility with put

Strategy Considerations

When Put Bets Make Sense

Good situations:
- High odds available (10×+)
- Want specific number
- Prefer contract discipline
- Maximum odds player

Example:
10× odds on 6/8
Put edge: 0.83%
Best player bet available

When to Avoid Put Bets

Bad situations:
- Low odds (under 5×)
- 4/10 without mega odds
- Flat bet only (never!)
- Want flexibility

Example:
3× odds on 10
Put edge: 8.33%
Place 10 edge: 6.67%
Place is better

Bankroll Implications

Put with 10× odds:
$10 flat + $100 odds = $110 total

Must have bankroll for:
Large swings
Multiple points possible
Same exposure as max odds pass

Calculate before playing

Common Mistakes

1. Making Flat Put Bets

Mistake: Put without odds Problem: 9-33% house edge Fix: Only put with significant odds

2. Low Odds Put Bets

Mistake: Put with 2× odds Problem: Place bet is better Fix: Need 5× minimum

3. Put on 4/10

Mistake: Put on hard points Problem: Even high odds struggle Fix: Focus on 6/8 puts

4. Forgetting Contract Nature

Mistake: Expect to take down Problem: Put bets can't be removed Fix: Understand commitment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a put bet in craps?

A put bet is a pass line bet made after a point is established, skipping the come-out roll entirely.

Are put bets worth it?

Only with significant odds (5× or more). Without odds, put bets have terrible house edges up to 33%.

Put bet vs place bet—which is better?

Depends on odds. With 5× or less odds, place bets are usually better. With 10× odds, put bets can be better.

Can you take down a put bet?

No. Like pass line bets, put bets are contract bets that stay until the point wins or sevens out.

What's the house edge on a put bet?

Without odds: 9.09% (6/8), 20% (5/9), 33.33% (4/10). With 10× odds: 0.83% (6/8), 1.82% (5/9), 3.03% (4/10).

Why would anyone make a put bet?

To target a specific point with maximum odds, achieving the lowest possible house edge for that number.

Pro Tips

• Never flat only: Always add maximum odds

• 5× minimum: Below this, place bets win

• Focus 6/8: Best put bet opportunities

• Calculate combined edge: Include flat in math

• Understand contract: Can't take it down

Related Calculators

• Craps Odds Calculator - All bet types
• Craps Pass Line Calculator - Standard play
• Craps Place Bet Calculator - Comparison
• Craps Expected Value Calculator - EV analysis
• House Edge Calculator - Compare games

Conclusion

Put bets skip the come-out roll to bet directly on an established point. Our calculator shows when put bets with odds beat place bets, and why flat put bets are among the worst wagers on the table.

Calculate Put Bet Value Now →

That $10 put on 6 seems simple, but without odds it's a 9.09% house edge. Add $100 in odds and it drops to 0.83%—one of the best bets in the casino. Our calculator finds the breakeven point where put bets start making sense.