This bet wins if the number you choose is hit before a 7. 8- Never put your money on this bet. Placing your money directly on the 6 or 8 will win you more money. Most bets on the table pay even money. You can bet on the odds to make a better profit.
Most experienced players bet on the odds.
You will notice when you begin playing that once the point is established, many players will place another bet directly behind the pass line bet, this is the odds bet. Your betting on the same number as the pass line bet, but you get more money on the odds bet if you win. The bet pays what the odds for the point are of being hit. Get to know the game on your own before you start getting into complicated bets. Once you get a better understanding of the game, you may feel more comfortable placing lots of different bets, but a suggestion to the beginner is to stick with the pass line bet at first.