If you want to play smartly, follow these tips for the optimal craps betting strategy. Remember, Craps is a game of chance, and no system will guarantee you a win. But they can help increase your chances.
Pass and Come bets:Â With these bets, you have the lowest house edge (1.41%) and fair odds. You'll want to bet on the shooter before a point is set, and then bet on the come if they have.
Don’t Pass and Don’t Come Bets: Don’t pass and don’t come bets are the opposite of pass and come bets. You’re betting against the dice roll instead of on it.
Laying Bets:Â With a laying bet, you're placing a wager against a specific number appearing. A good strategy is to place a lay bet on 4 and 10 not being rolled, as they have the lowest chance of appearing.
Place 6 and 8 Bets:Â The most common number which appears is 7, followed by 6 and 8, which is why they're also good betting options.
The 3 Points Molly Strategy:Â The idea behind the 3-point Molly strategy is to begin betting with the shooter during the initial roll and wagering come bets with the highest odds such as single or double odds. When you win, place another bet and then continue until the shooter 'craps,' i.e. loses.
Bad Craps Strategy:Â Bets You Should Avoid
Bad strategies should be avoided because the house edge is often too high, and the payouts too low. Only play like this if you have no problem taking on the added risky nature of this play style.
Big 6 and 8:Â These are even money bets which pay 1:1, and they're a bad bet because there are more ways to lose than there are to win.
Hardways, 4, 6, 8 and 10:Â Hardways bets have a big payout at 9:1 and only payout when identical numbers appear. So, a 2+2, 3+3, 4+4, or 5+5. This is viewed as a bad strategy because the house edge is as high as 9%.
Proposition Bets:Â To win this bet, you need to hit the number on the very next roll, or you lose. The house edge can be as high as 16%, which is why it's best to avoid.