Overall Comparison
BetMGM
Average vig · D
Bovada ✔ Lower Vig
Average vig · C+
Averages are unweighted across all sports each book prices. Books that post lines on many low-liquidity international leagues (e.g. BetMGM, Pinnacle) carry higher averages than their NFL/NBA pricing alone would suggest — compare per-sport rows for like-for-like.
7-day trend: BetMGM has improved by 0.09% over the past week.
Bovada wins on 37 of 44 sports. The biggest gap is in La Liga 2 - Spain, where Bovada charges 3.28% less vig.
Vig Comparison by Sport
Both books post lines on 44 of the 72 sports we track.
| Sport | BetMGM | Bovada | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFL | 4.76% | 4.65% | Bovada |
| NCAAF | 4.13% | 4.64% | BetMGM |
| NFL | 4.24% | 4.57% | BetMGM |
| KBO | 6.31% | 6.66% | BetMGM |
| MLB | 4.75% | 4.56% | Bovada |
| NPB | 6.33% | 6.65% | BetMGM |
| Basketball Euroleague | 4.85% | 6.98% | BetMGM |
| NBA | 4.62% | 4.49% | Bovada |
| WNBA | 4.72% | 4.65% | Bovada |
| NHL | 4.52% | 4.12% | Bovada |
| MMA | 4.40% | 5.26% | BetMGM |
| Primera División - Argentina | 8.19% | 5.38% | Bovada |
| Austrian Football Bundesliga | 7.90% | 6.76% | Bovada |
| Brazil Série A | 7.28% | 5.36% | Bovada |
| Brazil Série B | 9.09% | 7.36% | Bovada |
| Denmark Superliga | 8.00% | 5.92% | Bovada |
| Championship | 7.19% | 5.35% | Bovada |
| EFL Cup | 7.09% | 7.05% | Bovada |
| League 1 | 7.95% | 7.50% | Bovada |
| League 2 | 8.12% | 7.46% | Bovada |
| EPL | 6.87% | 4.74% | Bovada |
| Veikkausliiga - Finland | 8.29% | 6.71% | Bovada |
| Ligue 1 - France | 6.84% | 5.31% | Bovada |
| Ligue 2 - France | 7.95% | 6.04% | Bovada |
| Bundesliga - Germany | 6.93% | 4.90% | Bovada |
| Bundesliga 2 - Germany | 7.24% | 5.96% | Bovada |
| Super League - Greece | 8.17% | 6.16% | Bovada |
| Serie A - Italy | 6.74% | 4.62% | Bovada |
| Serie B - Italy | 8.21% | 5.31% | Bovada |
| League of Ireland | 9.16% | 7.45% | Bovada |
| Dutch Eredivisie | 7.11% | 5.25% | Bovada |
| Eliteserien - Norway | 7.58% | 5.39% | Bovada |
| Ekstraklasa - Poland | 7.89% | 5.84% | Bovada |
| Primeira Liga - Portugal | 7.96% | 5.21% | Bovada |
| La Liga - Spain | 6.82% | 4.89% | Bovada |
| La Liga 2 - Spain | 9.12% | 5.84% | Bovada |
| Premiership - Scotland | 8.20% | 7.29% | Bovada |
| Allsvenskan - Sweden | 8.02% | 5.28% | Bovada |
| Superettan - Sweden | 9.21% | 7.50% | Bovada |
| Swiss Superleague | 8.01% | 7.38% | Bovada |
| UEFA Champions League | 6.77% | 6.13% | Bovada |
| UEFA Europa League | 6.89% | 6.74% | Bovada |
| MLS | 7.99% | 5.21% | Bovada |
| WTA Guadalajara Open | 5.94% | 6.07% | BetMGM |
28 more sports where only one book (or neither) currently posts lines
| Sport | BetMGM | Bovada | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFL | — | — | — |
| AFL Women's | — | — | — |
| Boxing | — | 6.72% | — |
| CPLT20 | — | — | — |
| International Twenty20 | — | — | — |
| One Day Internationals | — | — | — |
| Handball-Bundesliga | — | — | — |
| Liiga | — | — | — |
| Mestis | — | — | — |
| HockeyAllsvenskan | — | — | — |
| SHL | — | — | — |
| PLL | 4.57% | — | — |
| NRL | — | — | — |
| NRLW | — | — | — |
| Belgium First Div | 7.36% | — | — |
| Super League - China | — | 7.01% | — |
| Copa Libertadores | — | 6.92% | — |
| Copa Sudamericana | — | 5.48% | — |
| DFB-Pokal | 5.59% | — | — |
| 3. Liga - Germany | — | 8.17% | — |
| Coppa Italia | 8.63% | — | — |
| J League | — | 5.42% | — |
| K League 1 | — | 7.43% | — |
| Liga MX | — | — | — |
| Premier League - Russia | — | 7.41% | — |
| Turkey Super League | — | 5.85% | — |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 8.85% | — | — |
| UEFA Nations League | — | 5.20% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BetMGM or Bovada better for odds?
Bovada currently offers lower vig overall. BetMGM averages 7.01% vig (D) while Bovada averages 5.97% vig (C+).
How does BetMGM compare to Bovada by sport?
We compare both books across 72 sports. The comparison covers vig percentages, grades, and which book offers better odds per sport.
How does BetMGM vig rank among regulated books?
BetMGM typically sits in the middle of the pack among regulated US sportsbooks. Their vig is comparable to DraftKings and FanDuel, though it varies by sport and market. They compete primarily on brand recognition and their MGM Rewards loyalty program.
Does BetMGM have good odds for any specific sport?
BetMGM occasionally offers competitive pricing on NBA and NHL markets where they have strong trading desks. However, their overall vig profile is similar to other regulated books. Check our sport-by-sport breakdown above for current rankings.
Is Bovada a sharp or recreational sportsbook?
Bovada is a recreational-leaning sportsbook. They cater primarily to casual bettors with a user-friendly interface and lower maximum bet limits. Sharp bettors may find their accounts limited if they win consistently. Bovada's vig tends to be average to above-average.
What deposit methods does Bovada accept?
Bovada accepts credit/debit cards, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies. Crypto deposits are processed faster and often come with lower minimum deposits. Bank wire is available for larger deposits.
How fast are Bovada payouts?
Cryptocurrency payouts are typically processed within 24 hours. Check payouts take 10–15 business days. Bovada has a reputation for reliable payouts, though the speed depends on the withdrawal method chosen.
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 every hour, on the hour (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 average vig: A+ (under 2%) is exchange-level pricing, A (2–3%) very competitive, B+ (3–4%) above average, B (4–5%) the industry standard, C+ (5–6%) slightly below average, C (6–7%) below average, D (7–8%) high vig, D− (8–10%) very high, F (10%+) predatory.
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 every hour, on the hour (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.