Put bets: joining the pass line after a point is set
A put bet is a pass line or come bet placed after a point is already set. It skips the come-out roll, so it loses the 7 and 11 advantage. Without odds it has a high edge; with large odds it can beat a place bet.
Reviewed Oct 14, 2026
Answer first
90s| Put on | Edge, no odds | Edge with 5x odds | Place bet edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 or 10 | 33.3% | About 5.6% | 6.67% |
| 5 or 9 | 20.0% | About 3.3% | 4.00% |
| 6 or 8 | 9.09% | About 1.52% | 1.52% |
Key numbers
Put bets in four numbers
In short
Key takeaways
- A put bet without odds is one of the worst bets on the table.
- The odds bet behind it carries no edge, so it lowers the total cost.
- With 5x odds or more, a put on 6 or 8 matches or beats a place bet.
- Not every casino allows put bets; ask the dealer.
Cheat sheet
A put bet on the 8
Glance the pips — compare in one second.
1Point 6 is set
You put $10 on 8 with $50 odds
2Roll: 5
No decision
3Roll: 8
Put wins $10 plus $60 on the odds
4Seven
Put and odds lose
Put 6 vs place 6 for $30 total action
| Bet | Win pays | Edge on total |
|---|---|---|
| Place 6 for $30 | $35 | 1.52% |
| Put $5 with $25 odds | $5 + $30 = $35 | 1.52% |
| Put $5 with $50 odds | $5 + $60 = $65 | About 0.83% |
Bigger odds lower the edge below the place bet.
Why a put bet starts bad
A normal pass line bet wins 8 times in 36 on the come-out. A put bet skips that stage and starts at the point, where 7 is more likely than 4, 5, 9 or 10.
The flat part pays only even money, so the gap to true odds becomes the edge.
Odds limits that matter
| Table odds | Put 6/8 with max odds | Better than place? |
|---|---|---|
| 2x | About 3.0% | No |
| 3-4-5x | About 1.8% | No |
| 5x | About 1.5% | Equal |
| 10x | About 0.83% | Yes |
Many casinos offer 3-4-5x; some offer 10x or more.
Rules and limits
Some casinos do not allow put bets, or allow them only with odds. Odds on put bets may be capped differently from normal come bets.
Online craps games often do not offer put bets at all, so check the help screen.
Sequence
Making a put bet
Step 01
Wait for a point
The puck is on.
Step 02
Place the flat bet
On the pass line or a number.
Step 03
Add odds
As much as the table allows.
Step 04
Ride the roll
Win on the number, lose on 7.
Put vs come bets
A come bet is like a new pass line bet with its own come-out roll, so it keeps the 7 and 11 edge. A put bet chooses the number directly.
If you want a specific number, compare a put with odds against a place bet.
Your turn
Put bet terms
Put bet
A pass or come bet placed on a point number directly.
Flat bet
The base bet paid at even money.
Odds bet
A zero-edge bet behind the flat bet.
3-4-5x odds
Odds limits by point number.
Working the numbers
A $10 put on the 6 with $50 odds wins $70 when the 6 rolls. The same $60 placed on the 6 wins $70 too, but the put has a lower edge because most of the money is in odds.
Ask before you bet
Say "put $10 on the 8 with odds" and wait for the dealer to confirm. Some crews place the flat and odds in one stack on the number box, like a come bet that has traveled.
Common mistakes
- Putting without odds
- The edge is very high.
- Assuming every casino allows it
- Ask first.
- Comparing with low odds
- Place bets win under 5x.
- Forgetting the 7
- It still loses on any 7.
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01Basics
What is a put bet in craps?
A pass line or come bet placed after a point is set, skipping the come-out roll.
Is a put bet a good bet?
Without odds, no. With 5x odds or more on 6 or 8, it matches or beats a place bet.
What does a put bet pay?
The flat part pays even money, and the odds pay true odds. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.
02Rules
Do all casinos allow put bets?
No. Some do not, and some require odds with them. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.
Can I put on the pass line after the point?
Yes, where allowed. It works like a put bet on the point. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.
Can I remove a put bet?
No. Like a pass line bet, the flat part stays until it wins or loses. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.
03Comparing
Is a put bet better than a come bet?
A come bet keeps the come-out edge, so it is usually better without big odds. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.
When does a put bet beat a place bet?
On 6 or 8 with more than 5x odds. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.
Are put bets offered online?
Rarely. Most online craps games skip them. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.
Sources
- Wizard of Odds — Craps Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry)The gaming industry’s standard reference for casino-game math, by actuary Michael Shackleford. Not an official registry; our calculators compute these numbers independently. · accessed Oct 14, 2026Bets and edges
- Wizard of Odds — Put bets Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry)The gaming industry’s standard reference for casino-game math, by actuary Michael Shackleford. Not an official registry; our calculators compute these numbers independently. · accessed Oct 14, 2026Put bet math
- Nevada Gaming Control Board · accessed Oct 14, 2026Approved games and gaming revenue reports
- National Council on Problem Gambling — Help and resources Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry) · accessed Oct 14, 2026Free, confidential help: call or text 1-800-GAMBLER