Roulette Neighbors Bet Calculator
Calculate which numbers are covered by a Neighbors Bet based on wheel position. See payouts, probability, and expected value for any number and neighbor count.
Formula:
Total Bet = Bet Per Number × (2 × Neighbors + 1)Numbers Covered
2, 25, 17, 34, 6
5 numbers
Total Bet
$5
$1 × 5
Net Profit (if win)
$31
Win $35, lose $4
Win Probability
13.51%
2.70% house edge
2.70% house edge
The number in the middle of your bet
Total numbers: 5
$
Total bet: $5
Wheel Section Coverage
2
25
17
34
6
Numbers shown in wheel order (left to right = counterclockwise to clockwise)
European Wheel Sequence
Full wheel order (clockwise from 0):
0321519421225173462713361130823105241633120143192218297281235326
Popular Neighbors Bets
Zero and Neighbors
Covers: 3, 26, 0, 32, 15 (5 numbers, 13.5% coverage)
17 and Neighbors (2)
Covers: 2, 25, 17, 34, 6 (5 numbers, 13.5% coverage)
7 and Neighbors (4)
Covers: 9, 22, 18, 29, 7, 28, 12, 35, 3 (9 numbers, 24.3% coverage)
Key Facts
- •Covers center number + adjacent wheel neighbors
- •Common configurations: 2, 3, or 4 neighbors each side
- •Each number is a separate straight-up bet (35:1)
- •Based on physical wheel position, not table layout
- •House edge: 2.70% (European) or 5.26% (American)
- •Popular for "signature" numbers or hot sectors
- •Also called "5-number bet" when using 2 neighbors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Neighbors Bet in roulette?
A Neighbors Bet covers a specific number and its neighboring numbers on the roulette wheel (not the betting layout). For example, "17 and neighbors" with 2 neighbors covers 17 and the two numbers on either side of it on the wheel. This is a 5-number bet (center + 2 on each side).
How do neighbors work on the roulette wheel?
The roulette wheel has numbers arranged differently than the betting table. Neighbors are the physically adjacent numbers on the wheel. On a European wheel, the sequence is: 0, 32, 15, 19, 4, 21, 2... So "zero and neighbors" (with 2) covers 26, 3, 0, 32, 15.
What is the payout for Neighbors Bets?
Each number in a Neighbors Bet is a straight-up bet paying 35:1. If you bet $1 on 5 numbers (center + 2 neighbors on each side), you risk $5 total. If one hits, you win $35 + get your $1 back, minus the $4 lost on other numbers = $32 net profit.
What is the house edge on Neighbors Bets?
The house edge is the same as any straight-up bet: 2.70% on European wheels and 5.26% on American wheels. Neighbors bets don't change the odds - they're just a convenient way to cover a section of the wheel with multiple straight-up bets.
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How this works
Calculations follow the published mathematics of the game — combinatorics for cards, probability theory for dice, and expected-value accounting for wagers. Results are verified against independent references (primarily Wizard of Odds). No calculation here is an opinion or recommendation; it is arithmetic applied to the rules of the game.
What this tool can’t do
When to consult a professional
This tool computes probability and expected value. It is not a betting system and cannot predict the outcome of any individual wager. If gambling is causing problems for you or someone you know, call the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER.
Sources
- [1]Wizard of Odds — Michael Shackleford, ASAIndustrywizardofodds.comAccessed Apr 21, 2026
Actuary; widely cited casino-game probability reference. Used for house-edge and EV verification.
- [2]National Council on Problem GamblingOfficial sourcencpgambling.orgAccessed Apr 21, 2026
Responsible-gambling guidance and 1-800-GAMBLER helpline.
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Numbers Covered
2, 25, 17, 34, 6
5 numbers
Total Bet
$5
$1 × 5
Net Profit (if win)
$31
Win $35, lose $4
Win Probability
13.51%
2.70% house edge