🧭 Introduction

New to online betting? One of the most important things to learn is how betting odds work. If you use Mahadev Book, understanding odds can help you make smarter bets and avoid common mistakes.

This beginner’s guide explains Mahadev Book odds in simple words. Whether you're betting on cricket, casino, or football, this will give you the confidence to place your bets wisely.

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📊 What Are Betting Odds?

Betting odds show how likely an event is to happen and how much money you can win if your bet is successful.

Odds tell you two things:

1. Probability – How likely something is to happen (e.g., a team winning)
   
   

2. Payout – How much you’ll win based on your stake
   
   

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📘 Types of Odds Formats on Mahadev Book

1. Decimal Odds (Most Common in India)

Example: 1.75

• This means for every ₹1 you bet, you’ll get ₹1.75 back if you win.
  
  

• So, a ₹100 bet will return ₹175 (₹100 stake + ₹75 profit)
  
  

Formula:
Payout = Stake x Decimal Odds

This format is easy to read and used widely on Mahadev Book.

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2. Fractional Odds (Popular in the UK)

Example: 3/1 (read as “three to one”)

• For every ₹1 bet, you get ₹3 profit
  
  

• So, a ₹100 bet wins you ₹300 + your original ₹100 = ₹400
  
  

Mahadev Book may show fractional odds for some international markets, but decimal odds are more common for Indian users.

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3. Moneyline Odds (American Format)

Example: +200 or -150

• +200 means you win ₹200 for a ₹100 bet
  
  

• -150 means you must bet ₹150 to win ₹100
  
  

These are rare on Mahadev Book and usually found in global sportsbooks.

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🎯 How to Use Odds to Make Smart Bets

Let’s say you’re betting on an IPL match:

• CSK has odds of 1.60
  
  

• RCB has odds of 2.20
  
  

This means:

• CSK is more likely to win (lower odds = higher probability)
  
  

• RCB is the underdog (higher odds = lower chance, but higher payout)
  
  

You must decide: Do you want safer, smaller wins or take a risk for a higher reward?

💡 Tip: Use Mahadev Book’s live odds to adjust your bets during the match.

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🧠 Odds and Implied Probability

You can convert odds into implied probability to see the chances of a win.

Formula (for decimal odds):
Implied Probability = 1 / Decimal Odds x 100

Example:

• 1.50 odds = 66.67% chance
  
  

• 2.00 odds = 50% chance
  
  

This helps you bet smarter, especially when comparing teams or outcomes.

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✅ Final Thoughts

Understanding how betting odds work is the first step to becoming a confident bettor on Mahadev Book. Now that you know how decimal, fractional, and moneyline odds function — you’re ready to start betting with knowledge, not just guesswork.

👉 Ready to apply what you've learned? Get your Mahadev Book ID now and start placing informed bets today.