Calculating the odds in craps is one of the many interesting aspects of the game. Determining the outcome of the rolls and placing the appropriate wager is one of the challenges that draws players.

One thing that is worth remembering in betting in craps is that in a perfectly controlled game (one with tight securities and all), it would be very hard to determine the exact faces that will appear on the roll. This is contrary to a popular belief that the result of a previous roll will determine the outcome of the next one.

The player need not to relegate craps playing to mere chances just yet. The thing to remember is not any mystical lucky charms but mathematical probability. Yes, math still is useful in the game of craps. This knowledge is much more useful in the case of online casino versions of the game, where human factors are kept to a minimum.

The player needs to understand that the outcomes of every roll are a result of several specific combinations of the dice faces. Being in the middle (when placing the numbers 2-12 in either ascending or descending order), the number 7 generates the most combinations that are likely to come out. Possible outcomes decrease on either side of number 7, with both 2 and a 12 having only one combination each, a 1-1 outcome for a 2 and a 6-6 roll out for a 12.

Basing on that idea, the player can now wager on the most likely combination to come out. In case of pass line bets, where either a seven or an eleven wins the bet, it would be therefore wise to bet on a seven because it is more likely to come out on the throw.

Pass odd bets pose another interesting aspect in craps betting. The idea here is to determine the probability of the result of the initial roll to determine if it would be worth to place a pass odd bet. The idea here is that the more probabilities the result has, the more likely it will come out again for a second time. Additionally, the probability of the result must also be weighed against that of a seven, the player loses the bet if seven comes out before a second appearance of the target number. Sixes and eights have the highest probability to come up a second time around before a seven.

When you know the odds of the various number combinations, you can then decide how much to bet on each. Remember to control the amount of your bets and bet only on the most likely ones. Also in pass odd bets, the above ideas can also help you in determining the amount of additional bets you are going to make.

Alternately, if you feel that the rolls are unfavorable, you can then use the "don't" bets, such as the don't pass line and the don't pass odd bets. The idea here is to bet on conditions that are unfavorable for other bets and use them to your advantage.

Ultimately, craps betting still relies on bettor's luck, but this betting strategies can greatly minimize your loss, if not increase your advantage over the house.