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Old 12-16-2004, 07:17 AM   #31
tanglewood
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Quote:
Originally Posted by FrogMan
I need some help about the odds for this game. We are favorite at 1-8, while Forest Green are favorite at 12-1. Does this mean that someone has to bet $8 to win $1 if we win??

Yes, the first number is the amount you win if you bet the second number.

So at odds of 1-8, an $8 bet would win you $1 giving you total winnings of $9. In other words, you were the very overwhelming favourite.
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