Ask AI: What is the best bet in craps?

In craps, the "best bet" can be subjective depending on what you're looking for—whether it's the lowest house edge, the highest excitement, or some combination of different factors. However, from a purely mathematical perspective, here are some of the most favorable bets you can place: 1. **Pass Line Bet:** - House Edge: Approximately 1.41% - How it works: You bet that the shooter will win by rolling a 7 or 11 on the come-out roll, or by establishing a point and then rolling that point number again before rolling a 7. 2. **Don't Pass Line Bet:** - House Edge: Approximately 1.36% - How it works: You bet against the shooter, winning if they roll a 2 or 3 on the come-out roll (or losing with a 7 or 11). If a point is established, you’re betting that a 7 will be rolled before the point number. 3. **Come Bet:** - House Edge: Approximately 1.41% - How it works similar to the Pass Line Bet but can be placed after the come-out roll, each Come bet starts with the next roll of the dice. 4. **Don't Come Bet:** - House Edge: Approximately 1.36% - How it works similar to the Don't Pass Line Bet but can be placed after the come-out roll, each Don't Come bet starts with the next roll of the dice. 5. **Odds Bet (also known as Taking Odds or Laying Odds):** - House Edge: 0% (this bet has no house edge) - How it works: This is an additional bet you can place after making a Pass, Don't Pass, Come, or Don't Come bet. You are betting that a specific point number will (or will not) be rolled before a 7. The payouts are true odds: - If the point is 4 or 10, the payout is 2:1. - If the point is 5 or 9, the payout is 3:2. - If the point is 6 or 8, the payout is 6:5. ### Strategy Recommendations: - **Combine Pass/Don't Pass with Odds:** Making a Pass or Don't Pass bet and then placing an Odds bet is a highly strategic move. Even though the initial line bets have a small house edge, the added Odds bet, which has no house edge, can lower your overall cost of playing. - **Focus on Simplicity:** While there are many exotic bets available in craps, such as the Field, Proposition bets, or Hardways, these generally come with a much higher house edge. It's best to stick with the simple bets discussed above to maximize your chances. Always remember that while some bets may statistically offer better odds, craps, like all casino games, is fundamentally a game of chance. Bet responsibly and for enjoyment.