Learn which craps bets offer the lowest house edge and how to maximize your odds with proper strategy.
Understanding Craps Bets
Craps offers some of the best and worst bets in the casino. Understanding the odds is crucial for optimal play.
- Pass Line: 1.36% house edge - Always bet this
- Don't Pass: 1.40% house edge - Nearly as good
- Odds Bets: 0% house edge - Maximum allowed
- Come/Don't Come: Same as Pass/Don't Pass
- Field Bet: 2.78% house edge - Avoid
Optimal Craps Strategy
The best craps strategy focuses on the lowest house edge bets and maximizes odds bets behind the line.
Pro Strategy
Pro Strategy
Make minimum Pass Line bets and take maximum odds. This reduces the overall house edge to under 0.6% in games allowing 3-4-5x odds.
Bets to Avoid
Many craps bets have extremely high house edges and should be avoided by strategic players.
- Any 7: 16.67% house edge
- Hard Ways: 9.09% - 11.11% house edge
- Hop Bets: 11.11% - 16.67% house edge
- Big 6/8: 9.09% house edge (Place 6/8 instead at 1.52%)