Overall Comparison
DraftKings ✔ Lower Vig
Average vig · C
↑ 0.46% up since yesterday
FanDuel
Average vig · D
↑ 0.22% up since yesterday
DraftKings wins on 26 of 38 sports. The biggest gap is in La Liga 2 - Spain, where DraftKings charges 3.21% less vig.
DraftKings and FanDuel are the two largest legal sportsbooks in the United States, and while they compete for the same broad market, their approaches diverge in meaningful ways. DraftKings has historically leaned into an aggressive promotional strategy — offering frequent odds boosts, profit boosts, and loyalty rewards through its DK Crowns program — designed to appeal to high-volume bettors who actively shop for value. FanDuel, by contrast, has built its reputation around a cleaner user experience and consistently competitive base pricing. On standard sides and totals, FanDuel often carries slightly lower vig across major sports, particularly on NFL and NBA markets, while DraftKings tends to be more aggressive on alternate lines and player prop offerings where its odds can be sharper.
A bettor who prioritizes a deep prop menu, SGP flexibility, and a steady stream of promotional credits will often gravitate toward DraftKings. Its parlay-building tools and prop variety — especially in sports like NFL, NBA, and MLB — are among the most extensive in the market. FanDuel, on the other hand, is typically the better choice for bettors who value speed and simplicity: its app is widely considered the most intuitive in the industry, bet settlement is fast, and its same-game parlay interface is clean and responsive. Bettors who focus primarily on straight bets on major markets may find FanDuel's tighter base lines more consistently profitable over time.
Beyond the odds themselves, there are practical differences worth weighing. DraftKings has drawn occasional criticism for slower withdrawal processing compared to FanDuel, which generally pays out quickly across most methods. Limits are a real consideration for sharp or winning bettors — both books will limit accounts, but anecdotal evidence from the betting community suggests DraftKings can be quicker to restrict. FanDuel's live betting engine is generally regarded as faster and more reliable under heavy traffic. Ultimately, serious bettors benefit from holding funded accounts at both and letting the live vig data on a given market dictate which book gets the action.
Vig Comparison by Sport
| Sport | DraftKings | FanDuel | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCAAF | — | 4.66% | — |
| AFL | 6.94% | — | — |
| MLB | 4.90% | — | — |
| MLB Preseason | 5.34% | — | — |
| NCAA Baseball | 6.10% | 6.07% | FanDuel |
| Basketball Euroleague | 4.60% | 4.91% | DraftKings |
| NBA | 5.20% | 5.51% | DraftKings |
| Boxing | 5.49% | 6.54% | DraftKings |
| International Twenty20 | 5.74% | 5.95% | DraftKings |
| IPL | 5.61% | — | — |
| One Day Internationals | — | — | — |
| AHL | — | — | — |
| Liiga | 4.37% | — | — |
| Mestis | — | — | — |
| NHL | 4.52% | 5.08% | DraftKings |
| HockeyAllsvenskan | — | — | — |
| SHL | 4.22% | — | — |
| NCAA Lacrosse | 6.20% | 4.75% | FanDuel |
| MMA | 4.30% | 6.02% | DraftKings |
| NRL | — | — | — |
| State of Origin | — | — | — |
| Primera División - Argentina | 6.47% | 7.35% | DraftKings |
| A-League | 7.62% | — | — |
| Austrian Football Bundesliga | 8.22% | 7.75% | FanDuel |
| Belgium First Div | — | — | — |
| Brazil Série A | 7.00% | 7.48% | DraftKings |
| Brazil Série B | 7.85% | 9.15% | DraftKings |
| Primera División - Chile | 6.61% | 7.76% | DraftKings |
| Super League - China | — | 7.81% | — |
| Denmark Superliga | 7.86% | 7.28% | FanDuel |
| Championship | 5.91% | 7.08% | DraftKings |
| EFL Cup | — | 7.70% | — |
| League 1 | 7.18% | — | — |
| League 2 | 6.97% | — | — |
| EPL | 5.67% | 6.02% | DraftKings |
| FA Cup | 7.97% | 9.10% | DraftKings |
| FIFA World Cup | — | 5.60% | — |
| FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Europe | 6.70% | 7.49% | DraftKings |
| Coupe de France | — | — | — |
| Ligue 1 - France | 6.86% | 6.90% | DraftKings |
| Ligue 2 - France | 7.99% | 9.02% | DraftKings |
| Bundesliga - Germany | — | 7.42% | — |
| Bundesliga 2 - Germany | 8.17% | 7.59% | FanDuel |
| Frauen-Bundesliga | — | — | — |
| DFB-Pokal | — | — | — |
| 3. Liga - Germany | — | — | — |
| Super League - Greece | 8.25% | 7.37% | FanDuel |
| Serie A - Italy | 9.20% | 7.54% | FanDuel |
| Serie B - Italy | 6.97% | 9.44% | DraftKings |
| J League | — | — | — |
| K League 1 | — | — | — |
| League of Ireland | 6.10% | 7.47% | DraftKings |
| Liga MX | 6.95% | 7.28% | DraftKings |
| Dutch Eredivisie | 8.21% | 7.14% | FanDuel |
| Eliteserien - Norway | 8.04% | 7.73% | FanDuel |
| Ekstraklasa - Poland | 5.97% | 7.44% | DraftKings |
| Primeira Liga - Portugal | 8.01% | 6.86% | FanDuel |
| Premier League - Russia | — | — | — |
| Copa del Rey | — | — | — |
| La Liga - Spain | 4.31% | 6.58% | DraftKings |
| La Liga 2 - Spain | 5.08% | 8.29% | DraftKings |
| Premiership - Scotland | 8.16% | — | — |
| Allsvenskan - Sweden | — | — | — |
| Swiss Superleague | 8.09% | 7.46% | FanDuel |
| Turkey Super League | — | 7.55% | — |
| UEFA Champions League | 4.55% | 6.35% | DraftKings |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 5.51% | 7.73% | DraftKings |
| UEFA Europa League | 5.86% | 7.11% | DraftKings |
| MLS | 9.19% | 7.08% | FanDuel |
| ATP Indian Wells | 3.95% | 4.78% | DraftKings |
| WTA Miami Open | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DraftKings or FanDuel better for odds?
DraftKings currently offers lower vig overall. DraftKings averages 6.48% vig (C) while FanDuel averages 7.03% vig (D).
How does DraftKings compare to FanDuel by sport?
We compare both books across 71 sports. The comparison covers vig percentages, grades, and which book offers better odds per sport.
How does DraftKings vig compare to offshore books?
DraftKings is a regulated US sportsbook that generally has higher vig than sharp offshore books like Pinnacle or BetOnline. However, they frequently run promotions, odds boosts, and profit boosts that can offset the higher base vig for recreational bettors.
In which states is DraftKings available?
DraftKings is available in 20+ states including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, Colorado, and others. Availability depends on state-level sports betting legislation. Check the DraftKings website for current state availability.
Does DraftKings limit winning bettors?
Yes, DraftKings is known to limit or restrict accounts of consistently profitable bettors. This is standard practice among regulated US sportsbooks. Bettors who are limited on DraftKings often turn to offshore sharp-friendly alternatives.
How does FanDuel vig compare to DraftKings?
FanDuel and DraftKings typically have similar vig levels as regulated US sportsbooks. FanDuel occasionally edges ahead on specific markets. Both tend to have higher base vig than offshore books, but offer promotions and same-game parlays to attract recreational bettors.
What makes FanDuel different from offshore sportsbooks?
FanDuel is a regulated, licensed sportsbook operating under state gaming commissions. This means deposit/withdrawal protection, tax reporting, and legal recourse if disputes arise. The tradeoff is generally higher vig and more aggressive bettor limiting compared to offshore alternatives.
What is vig (vigorish) in sports betting?
Vig — short for vigorish, also called juice or overround — is the margin a sportsbook builds into its odds. It's the difference between the true probability of an outcome and what the odds imply. Lower vig means you keep more of your winnings on every bet. For example, a standard -110/-110 line has about 4.76% vig.
How often is this data updated?
We pull fresh odds from The Odds API three times per day — at 6:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 10:00 PM UTC. Each snapshot captures the latest lines from every sportsbook that has posted odds. The timestamp at the top of the page shows the most recent refresh.
How is the vig grade calculated?
Each sportsbook is graded on a letter scale based on average vig: A+ (under 2%) is exceptional, A (2–3%) is excellent, B+ (3–4%) is above average, B (4–5%) is the industry standard, C (5–6%) is below average, and D (above 6%) indicates high-juice markets.
How We Calculate These Numbers
- Data Source
- All odds on this page come from The Odds API, which aggregates real-time lines from licensed US and offshore sportsbooks. We track moneyline, spread, and totals markets across every sport with active betting lines.
- Update Frequency
- We pull a fresh snapshot of every tracked market three times per day — at 6:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 10:00 PM UTC. Each snapshot captures the latest lines from every sportsbook that has posted odds for a given event. The timestamp at the top of each page tells you exactly when the data was last refreshed.
- Vig Calculation
- Vig (short for vigorish, also called juice or overround) measures the margin a sportsbook builds into its odds. We calculate it by converting the odds on each side of a market to implied probabilities, summing those probabilities, and subtracting 100%. For example, a market priced at -110/-110 implies 52.38% on each side — a total of 104.76%, meaning a vig of 4.76%. Lower vig means better value for bettors because you keep more of your winnings.
- Per-Market Breakdown
- We compute vig separately for each market type: moneyline (h2h), point spreads, and totals (over/under). The "average vig" shown for each sportsbook is the mean across all market types weighted by the number of events sampled in each market.
- Grading Scale
- Every sportsbook receives a letter grade based on its average vig: A+ (under 2%) is exceptional and rare — these are typically sharp-friendly books. A (2–3%) is excellent. B+ (3–4%) is above average. B (4–5%) is the industry standard for most recreational sportsbooks. C (5–6%) is below average. D (above 6%) indicates high-juice markets where bettors face a steep cost per wager.
- Trend Tracking
- We store daily snapshots for 30 days, allowing us to show 24-hour and 7-day vig trends. A downward trend (improving) means sportsbooks are tightening their lines — often in response to increased competition or higher betting volume as a season heats up.