The math
Pass Line: 1.41% edge. The "Odds" bet behind it pays true odds (no house edge). Pass Line + 5x Odds combined: 0.33% effective edge.
The bets to avoid
Big 6/Big 8: 9.09%. Field: 5.56%. Hard Ways: 9-11%. Any Seven: 16.67%. The casino designs these to look juicy because they're the worst-priced.
Don't Pass alternative
Don't Pass has a slightly better house edge (1.36%). Online, where no one cares about table dynamics, it's technically the best line.
FAQ
Does this strategy guarantee profit?
No casino game can be beaten long-term except blackjack (with card counting), video poker (with full-pay tables), and certain forms of poker. Strategy reduces house edge but doesn't eliminate it for most games.
Where should I practice?
Use free-play / demo modes at any major regulated casino. Our casino reviews note which operators offer demo play.