Place Bets Craps Calculator: Betting Your Number

Place bets let you bet directly on specific numbers (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10) to hit before 7. Unlike pass line, you can make or remove place bets anytime. Our calculator reveals why Place 6/8 at 1.52% edge are among craps' best bets.

What Are Place Bets?

Place bets are wagers on specific point numbers (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10) to be rolled before a 7. You can make place bets at any time—not just on the come-out. They pay different amounts based on each number's probability and can be taken down whenever you want.

Quick Answer: Place bets = bet a number hits before 7. Place 6/8: 7:6 payout, 1.52% edge (best). Place 5/9: 7:5 payout, 4.0% edge. Place 4/10: 9:5 payout, 6.67% edge. Bets can be added/removed anytime. Place 6/8 nearly as good as pass line. Working or off during come-out.

How to Use Our Calculator

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Calculate odds for each place bet number.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Select Number: 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10
View Probability: Win vs 7-out odds
Check Payout: Offered odds
Calculate True Odds: Fair payout
See House Edge: Real cost

Input Fields Explained

Field	Description	Example
Place Number	Number bet	6
Ways to Win	Combinations	5 ways
Ways to Lose	Seven combos	6 ways
Payout	If number hits	7:6
True Odds	Fair payout	6:5
House Edge	True cost	1.52%

Place Bet Payouts

Place 6 and Place 8

The best place bets:

Ways to roll 6: 5 (1-5, 2-4, 3-3, 4-2, 5-1)
Ways to roll 7: 6

True odds: 6:5
Casino pays: 7:6

House edge: 1.52%

Bet in $6 increments
Win: $7 per $6 bet

Place 5 and Place 9

Middle value place bets:

Ways to roll 5: 4 (1-4, 2-3, 3-2, 4-1)
Ways to roll 7: 6

True odds: 6:4 = 3:2
Casino pays: 7:5

House edge: 4.0%

Bet in $5 increments
Win: $7 per $5 bet

Place 4 and Place 10

Worst place bets:

Ways to roll 4: 3 (1-3, 2-2, 3-1)
Ways to roll 7: 6

True odds: 6:3 = 2:1
Casino pays: 9:5

House edge: 6.67%

Bet in $5 increments
Win: $9 per $5 bet

Complete Comparison

All Place Bets

Place bet breakdown:

| Number | Ways | Payout | True Odds | Edge |
|--------|------|--------|-----------|------|
| 4 | 3 | 9:5 | 2:1 | 6.67% |
| 5 | 4 | 7:5 | 3:2 | 4.00% |
| 6 | 5 | 7:6 | 6:5 | 1.52% |
| 8 | 5 | 7:6 | 6:5 | 1.52% |
| 9 | 4 | 7:5 | 3:2 | 4.00% |
| 10 | 3 | 9:5 | 2:1 | 6.67% |

6 and 8 are best by far

vs Other Craps Bets

House edge comparison:

Don't Pass: 1.36%
Pass Line: 1.41%
Place 6/8: 1.52%
Place 5/9: 4.00%
Field (triple): 2.78%
Place 4/10: 6.67%

Place 6/8 nearly equals pass

Proper Bet Sizing

Correct Denominations

Bet sizing for correct payouts:

Place 6 or 8: Multiples of $6
($6, $12, $18, $24, $30...)

Place 5 or 9: Multiples of $5
($5, $10, $15, $20, $25...)

Place 4 or 10: Multiples of $5
($5, $10, $15, $20, $25...)

Wrong amounts = rounded down payout

Minimum Bets

Typical table minimums:

$5 minimum: Place 5, 9, 4, 10
$6 minimum: Place 6, 8

Some tables have higher mins
Ask before betting

Buy Bets Alternative

What Are Buy Bets?

Buy bets for 4 and 10:

Pay true odds (2:1)
But pay 5% commission

$20 Buy 4:
Commission: $1 (5%)
Win: $40 (true 2:1)
Effective edge: 4.76%

Better than Place 4/10 (6.67%)

When to Buy vs Place

Decision chart:

4 and 10:
Place = 6.67% edge
Buy = 4.76% edge
BUY IS BETTER

5 and 9:
Place = 4.0% edge
Buy = 4.76% edge
PLACE IS BETTER

6 and 8:
Place = 1.52% edge
Buy = 4.76% edge
PLACE IS BETTER

Real-World Examples

Example 1: Place 6 Win

Best value bet:

Bet: $12 Place 6
Rolls: 8, 5, 9, 4, 11...
Roll: 3-3 (Six!)

Result: WIN

Payout: $12 × (7/6) = $14

1.52% edge
Excellent value

Example 2: Place 8 Loss

Seven out:

Bet: $18 Place 8
Rolls: 5, 4, 10, 9...
Roll: 3-4 (Seven!)

Result: LOSE

Lose: $18

7 beats any place bet
1.52% edge still applies

Example 3: Across the Board

Multiple place bets:

Inside numbers:
$12 Place 6
$12 Place 8
$10 Place 5
$10 Place 9
Total: $44 across

Each hit pays:
6 or 8: $14
5 or 9: $14

Any 7: Lose $44
Risk vs reward trade-off

Example 4: Working Off

Come-out roll protection:

Your place bets: $60 across
Shooter makes point

Come-out roll coming
Call: "Off on my places"

Come-out: 7 (winner for pass)
Your places: Not affected

Turn back "working" after point set

Strategy Considerations

Best Strategy

Optimal place betting:

Focus on 6 and 8
1.52% edge is excellent
Comparable to pass line

Skip 4, 5, 9, 10
Higher edges
Buy 4/10 if you must

Working vs Off

During come-out:

Default: Place bets OFF
7 won't take your money

Can request "working"
Keeps bets active
Your choice

Taking Down Bets

Unique advantage:

Place bets can be removed
At any time, for any reason
No house permission needed

Unlike pass line
Which is a contract bet

Common Mistakes

1. Wrong Bet Sizing

Mistake: $5 on Place 6 Problem: Pays $5 instead of $5.83 Fix: Bet $6 increments

2. Placing 4/10

Mistake: Place bets on 4 or 10 Problem: 6.67% edge Fix: Buy them instead (4.76%)

3. Across When Point Is 6/8

Mistake: Full across when point is 6 Problem: Already have free odds available Fix: Don't duplicate exposure

4. Not Taking Down

Mistake: Riding cold streaks Problem: Place bets are voluntary Fix: Take down when shooter is cold

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best place bet?

Place 6 and Place 8 at 1.52% house edge. They're among the best bets on the entire craps table.

Should I buy instead of place?

Only for 4 and 10. Buy 4/10 = 4.76% edge vs Place 4/10 = 6.67%. For 5, 6, 8, 9—always place.

Can I remove place bets?

Yes, anytime. This is a key advantage over pass/don't pass which are contract bets.

What's "inside" and "outside"?

Inside = 5, 6, 8, 9 (closer to 7). Outside = 4, 10 (farther from 7). Inside has better odds.

Should I bet across?

Spreading across multiple numbers increases action but also total exposure. 6/8 only is mathematically optimal.

Do place bets work on come-out?

Default is off. Ask for "working" if you want them active. Most players turn them off.

Pro Tips

Place 6/8 only: 1.52% is excellent
Buy 4/10: Better than placing them
Correct sizing: $6 for 6/8, $5 for others
Turn off on come-out: Avoid 7 losses
Take down option: Use when cold

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Conclusion

Place bets offer direct number betting with removable flexibility—and Place 6/8 at 1.52% edge rival pass line as craps' best bets. Our calculator reveals why 6 and 8 are optimal, while 4 and 10 are better as Buy bets.

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That Place 6 paying 7:6 means $7 profit on every $6 bet with just 1.52% house edge. Our calculator shows why experienced craps players focus on 6 and 8.