American Odds and Decimal Odds are two different ways of expressing betting odds. While both tell you how much you can win, they present the information in different formats.
American Odds
Shown as a plus (+) or minus (−) number.
Positive odds (+200) show how much profit you’d make on a $100 bet. Example: +200 means a $100 bet wins $200 profit.
Negative odds (−150) show how much you need to bet to win $100 profit. Example: −150 means you must bet $150 to win $100.
Decimal Odds
Written as a single number (e.g., 3.00 or 1.67).
Represents the total payout, including your stake.
Example: 3.00 means every $1 bet returns $3 total ($2 profit + $1 stake).
Key Difference
American Odds focus on profit relative to $100.
Decimal Odds show the total payout per $1 wager.