What Is the 3-Point Molly?
The 3-Point Molly is the favorite strategy of disciplined craps players who want maximum table coverage at minimum house edge. Pass Line plus two Come bets, all backed with max Free Odds. Three numbers working simultaneously at a combined ~0.37% edge. It requires patience to set up and a sufficient bankroll to run — but the math is as good as craps gets.
How It Works
The 3-Point Molly builds up over the first few rolls:
- Before come-out: Place your Pass Line bet
- After point is set: Back Pass Line with max Free Odds. Place first Come bet.
- Come resolves to a number: Back it with Come Odds. Place second Come bet.
- Second Come resolves: Back it with Odds. Now three numbers are working with Odds.
- When a number hits: Replace it with a new Come bet to keep three working.
The result: you're always covering three different numbers with full Odds backing. Each number working costs the table minimum flat bet; the bulk of your money is on zero-edge Odds bets.
50,000-Roll Simulation
Run the simulation below to see how the 3-Point Molly performs across 50,000 dice rolls. Every run uses a fresh random seed — notice how individual sessions vary due to variance, while the long-run trend converges toward the theoretical house edge of 0.37%.
Strategy & Tips
The key discipline: always replace a winning number immediately. When a Come bet hits, put a new Come bet out to maintain three numbers. This keeps full coverage through a shooter's entire hand.
Bankroll management matters here. With flat bets of $10 and 3-4-5x Odds, you'll have $10 + $25 on each number = $35 × 3 = ~$105 at risk at any time. Bring at least 5-10 full setups ($525–$1,050) to weather normal variance.
The vulnerability is a quick seven-out before all three numbers are established — you lose your Pass Line and any Come bets in transit. This is a known cost of the strategy. Over time, the 0.37% edge is worth it.
How It Compares
| Bet | House Edge | Payout | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Point Molly | 0.37% | — | This page |
| Pass Line + Max Odds | 0.37% | Varies | Lowest combined edge |
| Don't Pass + Lay Odds | 0.27% | Varies | Lowest edge overall |
| Pass Line | 1.41% | 1:1 | Best flat bet |
| Place 6 or 8 | 1.52% | 7:6 | Best place bet |
| Field Bet | 2.78–5.56% | 1:1/2:1 | High action |
| Any 7 | 16.67% | 4:1 | Avoid |
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