Calculate house edge, payouts, and expected value for Place bets in craps. Compare Place 6/8 (1.52% edge) vs 4/10 (6.67% edge).
House Edge = (True Odds - Casino Payout) / True OddsHouse Edge
1.52%
Payout
7:6
True: 6:5
Win Probability
45.5%
Expected Loss
$0.091
Per decision
6 and 8 have the best odds
Best if multiple of $6
| Number | Ways to Win | Payout | True Odds | House Edge | Min Bet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 9:5 | 2:1 | 6.67% | $5 |
| 5 | 4 | 7:5 | 3:2 | 4% | $5 |
| 6 | 5 | 7:6 | 6:5 | 1.52% | $6 |
| 8 | 5 | 7:6 | 6:5 | 1.52% | $6 |
| 9 | 4 | 7:5 | 3:2 | 4% | $5 |
| 10 | 3 | 9:5 | 2:1 | 6.67% | $5 |
A Place bet is a wager that a specific number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10) will be rolled before a 7. Unlike Pass Line with odds, Place bets can be made at any time but have a higher house edge.
Place 6 and Place 8 have the lowest house edge at 1.52%. These are the best Place bets and are reasonable alternatives to the Pass Line. Place 4 and 10 have the highest edge at 6.67%.
Place 6 and 8 should be bet in multiples of $6 (for full 7:6 payout). Place 4, 5, 9, and 10 should be bet in multiples of $5 for correct payouts. Odd amounts may be rounded down.
It depends on the number and commission. For 4 and 10, Buy bets (with 5% commission paid on wins only) have 4.76% edge vs 6.67% for Place bets. For 6 and 8, Place bets are better at 1.52%.
Quick-start with common scenarios
House Edge
1.52%
Payout
7:6
True: 6:5
Win Probability
45.5%
Expected Loss
$0.091
Per decision