In politics, you only have one type of bet to make: Props.
When betting on sports, you have moneylines, spreads and a slew of wagering options relating to scoring and different positions. Our Odds Calculator will show you how much you’d win based on the amount bet and odds offered.
Faves come with less risk, hence the smaller reward. Underdog wagers, in this case on the Democrats, are considered riskier, which is why you get a bigger payout. A $100 bet on the Reps would give you $155.56 – your $100 is returned coupled with your winnings of $55.56. On the other hand, oddsmakers are giving the incumbent party a 64.29 percent shot at staying in power. If you were to bet $100 and they did claim victory, you’d get $235 – your original money comes back along with your winnings of $135. At +135, oddsmakers are giving the Dems a 42.55 percent shot of winning the election. Presidential Election Odds: Winning Party Partyįavorites are always represented by the minus sign (-) and underdogs with the plus sign (+).
