-240 in decimal odds
Decimal 1.42 is -240 in American odds and 5/12 fractional. That is an implied probability of 70.6% — the win rate this price needs before it starts making money.
What this price pays
A €10 bet at 1.42 returns €14.17 in total — your €10 stake back plus €4.17 profit. In American terms, -240 means you must stake €240 to win €100.
The win rate it demands
At 1.42 you need to win 70.6% of the time simply to break even. Below that you lose money however good the selections feel; above it you profit. This threshold is the single most useful number on the page — it is the bar your judgement has to clear.
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Every format at a glance
| Format | Value | Used in |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 1.42 | Europe, Australia, Canada |
| American | -240 | United States |
| Fractional | 5/12 | UK and Irish racing |
| Hong Kong | 0.42 | Asian handicap markets |
| Indonesian | -2.40 | Asian books |
| Malay | 0.42 | Asian books |
Frequently asked questions
What is 1.42 in American odds?
Decimal 1.42 converts to -240 in American (moneyline) odds, and to 5/12 in fractional odds.
What probability does 1.42 imply?
A price of 1.42 implies a 70.6% chance. That figure still contains the bookmaker's margin, so the fair probability of the outcome is a little lower.
How often do I need to win at 1.42 to break even?
You need to win 70.6% of your bets at 1.42 just to break even. Anything below that loses money over time, regardless of how the individual bets feel.
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