↑ 7-day trend: Average vig has worsened by 0.26 percentage points over the past week (from 6.31% to 6.57%). Odds margins are widening, meaning bettors are getting less value per wager.
BetUS leads with 6.48% vig (C), followed by DraftKings at 6.66%. Vig is trending down 0.09% since yesterday.
AFL Sportsbook Vig Rankings
| # | Sportsbook | Avg Vig | Grade | 24h | Moneyline | Spreads | Totals | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BetUS | 6.48% | C | ↓ 0.06% | 5.10% | 6.97% | 6.98% | 7 |
| 2 | DraftKings | 6.66% | C | ↓ 0.12% | 6.23% | 6.98% | 6.98% | 15 |
Upcoming Events
| Matchup | Time | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney Swans @ St Kilda Saints | Aug 1, 3:05 AM | 2 books |
| North Melbourne Kangaroos @ Hawthorn Hawks | Aug 1, 3:35 AM | 2 books |
| Greater Western Sydney Giants @ Port Adelaide Power | Aug 1, 8:35 AM | 2 books |
| Brisbane Lions @ Carlton Blues | Aug 1, 9:40 AM | 2 books |
| West Coast Eagles @ Richmond Tigers | Aug 2, 3:10 AM | 2 books |
Best Line Leaders
Which sportsbook offers the best odds most often across 7 events:
| # | Sportsbook | Best Lines |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DraftKings | 20 |
| 2 | BetUS | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sportsbook has the lowest vig for AFL?
BetUS currently has the lowest average vig for AFL at 6.48%, earning a grade of C.
How do sportsbook odds compare for AFL?
We compare 2 sportsbooks for AFL. The vig ranges from 6.48% (BetUS) to 6.66% (DraftKings).
When do small vig differences matter for AFL?
The top two books (BetUS and DraftKings) are separated by just 0.18%. While small, this adds up over volume — a bettor placing $1,000/week saves roughly $2 per week by choosing the lower-vig book.
Why do only 2 sportsbooks cover AFL?
AFL is a niche market compared to major sports like NFL or NBA. Fewer sportsbooks offer lines because betting volume is lower. The 2 books that do cover it are BetUS, DraftKings.
Why is AFL vig so high?
Even the best book charges 6.48% vig for AFL. Higher vig typically reflects thinner markets with less betting volume, wider spreads due to less reliable data, or fewer competing sportsbooks driving down prices.
Is AFL vig getting better or worse?
AFL vig is currently improving (decreasing). Average vig has shifted by 0.09 percentage points since yesterday. We track these changes daily to help bettors identify the best windows for placing wagers.
What is AFL and when is it played?
AFL (Australian Football League) is the top professional Australian rules football league. The season runs from March through September, with finals in September-October. AFL is the most popular sport in Australia and attracts significant international betting interest.
How does AFL vig compare to US sports?
AFL vig tends to be moderate — comparable to NBA. Australian bookmakers offer the tightest lines due to local market depth, while US-facing books typically carry wider margins since AFL is a niche sport for their customer base.
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 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 exchange-level pricing. A (2–3%) is very competitive. B+ (3–4%) is above average. B (4–5%) is the industry standard — a -110/-110 line is 4.76%. C+ (5–6%) is slightly below average. C (6–7%) is below average. D (7–8%) is high vig. D− (8–10%) is very high vig. F (10%+) is predatory pricing. See the full Vig Index Methodology for formulas, worked examples, and known limitations.
- 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.