Overall Comparison
BetMGM
Average vig · D
↑ 0.20% up since yesterday
Fanatics ✔ Lower Vig
Average vig · C
↑ 0.14% up since yesterday
Fanatics wins on 21 of 30 sports. The biggest gap is in UEFA Europa Conference League, where Fanatics charges 3.73% less vig.
BetMGM and Fanatics Sportsbook represent two distinct paths into the US sports betting market. BetMGM leverages the MGM Resorts brand and its long history in casino gaming, offering a mature platform with deep market coverage and a well-established rewards ecosystem tied to MGM's M Life program. Fanatics, by contrast, entered the space as a sports merchandise and fan engagement company, acquiring PointsBet's US operations in 2023 to accelerate its launch. Its sportsbook is built around the FanCash loyalty currency, which converts betting activity into store credit for Fanatics merchandise — a model designed to appeal to casual, fan-first bettors rather than sharp players chasing the thinnest lines.
Bettors who prioritize market depth, prop variety, and a polished same-game parlay builder will generally find BetMGM the more capable platform. It has years of refinement behind its interface and tends to offer competitive pricing across major sports, particularly NFL and NBA sides and totals. Fanatics, meanwhile, can be the better choice for recreational bettors who value the loyalty program's tangible returns — earning FanCash on every wager regardless of outcome creates a consistent rebate mechanism that effectively reduces the cost of action over time. For bettors who already spend on jerseys and gear, that value proposition is real and measurable.
Beyond vig, the differences in operational maturity matter. BetMGM has a longer track record with payout speed, handling disputes, and maintaining stable limits for mid-tier bettors, though it will still limit sharp accounts aggressively. Fanatics is still iterating on its product — the app experience has improved rapidly but occasionally lags behind more established competitors in live betting responsiveness and alternate line availability. Bettors should weigh how much they value platform stability and breadth of offerings versus the unique loyalty economics Fanatics provides, and the live odds data on this page can help quantify where each book is actually pricing more favorably on a given event.
Vig Comparison by Sport
| Sport | BetMGM | Fanatics | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCAAF | — | 4.70% | — |
| AFL | — | — | — |
| MLB | 4.45% | — | — |
| MLB Preseason | 4.86% | — | — |
| NCAA Baseball | 8.22% | — | — |
| Basketball Euroleague | 5.14% | 6.79% | BetMGM |
| NBA | 5.24% | 5.21% | Fanatics |
| Boxing | — | — | — |
| International Twenty20 | — | — | — |
| IPL | — | — | — |
| One Day Internationals | — | — | — |
| AHL | — | — | — |
| Liiga | — | — | — |
| Mestis | — | — | — |
| NHL | 4.72% | 4.73% | BetMGM |
| HockeyAllsvenskan | — | — | — |
| SHL | — | — | — |
| NCAA Lacrosse | 6.60% | — | — |
| MMA | 5.30% | — | — |
| NRL | — | — | — |
| State of Origin | — | — | — |
| Primera División - Argentina | 8.11% | 5.80% | Fanatics |
| A-League | 8.20% | 5.79% | Fanatics |
| Austrian Football Bundesliga | 8.26% | — | — |
| Belgium First Div | 7.13% | 6.04% | Fanatics |
| Brazil Série A | 7.32% | 5.81% | Fanatics |
| Brazil Série B | 9.18% | — | — |
| Primera División - Chile | 8.25% | 7.67% | Fanatics |
| Super League - China | — | — | — |
| Denmark Superliga | 8.55% | — | — |
| Championship | 7.20% | 5.86% | Fanatics |
| EFL Cup | 7.13% | — | — |
| League 1 | 8.03% | 8.67% | BetMGM |
| League 2 | 8.08% | 8.64% | BetMGM |
| EPL | 6.92% | 5.65% | Fanatics |
| FA Cup | 7.23% | — | — |
| FIFA World Cup | 9.85% | — | — |
| FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Europe | — | — | — |
| Coupe de France | — | — | — |
| Ligue 1 - France | 6.91% | 6.11% | Fanatics |
| Ligue 2 - France | 8.10% | 8.82% | BetMGM |
| Bundesliga - Germany | 7.05% | 5.84% | Fanatics |
| Bundesliga 2 - Germany | 7.20% | 5.69% | Fanatics |
| Frauen-Bundesliga | — | — | — |
| DFB-Pokal | — | — | — |
| 3. Liga - Germany | — | 8.29% | — |
| Super League - Greece | — | 8.05% | — |
| Serie A - Italy | 6.85% | 5.62% | Fanatics |
| Serie B - Italy | 7.97% | 5.90% | Fanatics |
| J League | 8.24% | — | — |
| K League 1 | 8.12% | 8.81% | BetMGM |
| League of Ireland | 9.24% | — | — |
| Liga MX | 7.56% | 8.57% | BetMGM |
| Dutch Eredivisie | 7.33% | 5.53% | Fanatics |
| Eliteserien - Norway | — | 8.46% | — |
| Ekstraklasa - Poland | 7.95% | 8.81% | BetMGM |
| Primeira Liga - Portugal | 8.17% | 5.23% | Fanatics |
| Premier League - Russia | — | — | — |
| Copa del Rey | 6.86% | — | — |
| La Liga - Spain | 6.93% | 5.21% | Fanatics |
| La Liga 2 - Spain | 9.19% | 5.57% | Fanatics |
| Premiership - Scotland | 7.83% | 5.68% | Fanatics |
| Allsvenskan - Sweden | — | — | — |
| Swiss Superleague | 8.22% | 8.70% | BetMGM |
| Turkey Super League | — | 5.64% | — |
| UEFA Champions League | 6.83% | 5.62% | Fanatics |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 9.13% | 5.40% | Fanatics |
| UEFA Europa League | 6.76% | 5.98% | Fanatics |
| MLS | — | 5.18% | — |
| ATP Indian Wells | 6.32% | — | — |
| WTA Miami Open | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BetMGM or Fanatics better for odds?
Fanatics currently offers lower vig overall. BetMGM averages 7.39% vig (D) while Fanatics averages 6.50% vig (C).
How does BetMGM compare to Fanatics 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 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.
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.
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.