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.

Why does lower vig matter for bettors?

Lower vig directly impacts your long-term returns. A bettor placing $1,000 per week at a book with 4% vig loses roughly $40/week to the house edge. At 2% vig, that drops to $20/week — a $1,040 difference over a year. For serious bettors, shopping for lower vig is one of the most reliable ways to improve profitability.

What sportsbooks do you track?

We track both regulated US sportsbooks (DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars) and offshore books (Bovada, BetOnline, MyBookie, BetUS, LowVig.ag, BetAnySports). Data comes from The Odds API, which aggregates real-time lines from licensed sources.

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Q: Can I still compare sportsbooks for CFL?

No live odds are currently available for CFL. In the meantime, check out our odds comparison page for other available options, or visit our overall Vig Index for cross-sport rankings.

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CFL does not currently have odds in our data feed. When odds for events are available at sportsbooks they will be listed here. This page updates 3× daily from The Odds API — when sportsbooks begin posting CFL lines, the full analysis will become available.

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The Canadian Football League operates on a compressed timeline compared to most professional leagues, with the regular season typically running from June through late October, followed by playoffs in November and the Grey Cup championship in late November. Sportsbooks generally release preseason odds and futures markets in late February or early March, coinciding with free agency periods and the annual CFL Draft in May. This creates a distinct betting window where savvy bettors can capitalize on early-season value before public interest peaks during the summer months.

Off-season CFL betting centers heavily on futures markets including Grey Cup championship odds, division winners, and season win totals for all nine teams. Most Outstanding Player props emerge early, with quarterback markets typically offering the most action given the position's outsized impact in the three-down game. The CFL's unique global draft system and American import restrictions create specific prop betting opportunities around draft positioning and roster construction that don't exist in other leagues. Free agency movements carry enormous weight given the 46-man roster limits, with single signings capable of shifting championship odds by significant margins.

CFL betting margins follow predictable seasonal patterns, with books offering their loosest lines during the March-to-May period when public attention remains minimal. Vig tightens considerably once the season begins in June, with playoff margins becoming razor-thin as volume increases. The league's volatility creates unique value windows, particularly around coaching changes and quarterback transactions, which historically produce the most dramatic odds swings. Weather-related factors in late-season games also create exploitable line movements, especially for outdoor venues like Calgary and Winnipeg where November conditions can dramatically impact offensive totals and point spreads.

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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.