Vig Breakdown
Average
D- · #6 of 10
Moneyline
Spreads
Totals
BetMGM offers reasonable coverage of English League 1, though it typically isn't the sharpest option for third-tier English football. Their match odds and popular totals are generally in line with the broader market, but margins tend to run slightly wider than what bettors will find at European-facing books or exchanges. For mainstream match result and over/under markets, the lines are serviceable, but the value thins out noticeably on less popular bet types like correct score, Asian handicaps, or halftime markets, where the vig can climb considerably.
BetMGM's League 1 lines work best for casual bettors who already have an account and want the convenience of placing a wager without shopping across multiple platforms. Bettors building same-game parlays or using BetMGM's promotional offers may find enough incentive to stay on the platform. However, serious League 1 bettors who grind lower-league English football regularly will almost certainly want to compare lines elsewhere to capture better prices, particularly on weekday fixtures where BetMGM's markets may be posted later and priced less aggressively.
Upcoming League 1 Events
| Matchup | Moneyline | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Port Vale @ Blackpool | +100 / +270 | Mar 17, 7:45 PM |
| Doncaster Rovers @ Bolton Wanderers | -160 / +375 | Mar 17, 7:45 PM |
| Mansfield Town @ Bradford City | -110 / +280 | Mar 17, 7:45 PM |
| Reading @ Burton Albion | +120 / +210 | Mar 17, 7:45 PM |
| Wycombe Wanderers @ Cardiff City | -130 / +320 | Mar 17, 7:45 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does BetMGM rank for League 1?
BetMGM has 8.03% average vig for League 1, earning a grade of D-. They rank #6 of 10 sportsbooks we track for this 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.