Overall Comparison

betPARX ✔ Lower Vig

7.25%

Average vig · D

↑ 0.06% up since yesterday

BetRivers

7.60%

Average vig · D

↑ 0.06% up since yesterday

betPARX wins on 27 of 36 sports. The biggest gap is in NCAA Baseball, where betPARX charges 2.48% less vig.

betPARX and BetRivers represent two distinct approaches to the regional sportsbook model. BetRivers, operated by Rush Street Interactive, has built its reputation on competitive pricing and a loyalty program (iRush Rewards) that genuinely returns value to consistent bettors. Its vig tends to run tighter than industry average across major markets, reflecting a philosophy of attracting sharp-leaning recreational bettors through pricing rather than promotional splashes. betPARX, rooted in the Parx Casino brand out of Pennsylvania, leans more heavily into the casino-crossover experience, targeting bettors who value a seamless connection between their casino and sportsbook activity. Its pricing can be less aggressive on secondary markets, though it often runs competitive lines on major sports where liquidity is highest.

A bettor who prioritizes promotional offers tied to casino play and values a sportsbook that integrates tightly with slot and table game rewards may find betPARX more appealing, particularly in its home-state Pennsylvania market where the brand carries significant weight. BetRivers, on the other hand, is the stronger choice for bettors who shop lines seriously and want consistently fair odds across a broader range of markets. BetRivers also operates in more states, giving multi-state bettors the advantage of a familiar interface and unified account history across jurisdictions.

Beyond vig, the differences matter in practice. BetRivers is widely regarded for faster withdrawals and a cleaner, more intuitive betting interface, especially on mobile. betPARX has improved its app considerably but still trails in market depth for props and live betting options. Limit tolerance is another consideration — BetRivers has a reputation for being more accommodating to winning players in the short term, though neither book is known for welcoming high-volume sharp action indefinitely. Bettors should weigh these operational factors alongside the live pricing data on this page to determine which book offers the better overall value for their specific betting style.

Vig Comparison by Sport

Sport betPARX BetRivers Winner
NCAAF
AFL
MLB
MLB Preseason
NCAA Baseball 6.06% 8.54% betPARX
Basketball Euroleague
NBA 5.49% 6.02% betPARX
Boxing 6.14% 6.14% Tie
International Twenty20
IPL
One Day Internationals
AHL 8.02% 8.59% betPARX
Liiga 5.05% 5.02% BetRivers
Mestis 8.26%
NHL 5.12% 5.65% betPARX
HockeyAllsvenskan
SHL
NCAA Lacrosse
MMA 5.11% 5.10% BetRivers
NRL 6.09%
State of Origin
Primera División - Argentina 6.72%
A-League 8.28%
Austrian Football Bundesliga 8.98%
Belgium First Div 6.60% 7.10% betPARX
Brazil Série A 6.56% 7.10% betPARX
Brazil Série B 7.08% 7.61% betPARX
Primera División - Chile 8.92%
Super League - China
Denmark Superliga 6.51% 6.81% betPARX
Championship 7.11% 7.13% betPARX
EFL Cup 6.63% 6.94% betPARX
League 1 8.30% 8.61% betPARX
League 2 8.91% 8.91% Tie
EPL 5.68% 5.88% betPARX
FA Cup 7.46%
FIFA World Cup 7.30%
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Europe
Coupe de France
Ligue 1 - France 6.45% 6.95% betPARX
Ligue 2 - France 8.92% 8.92% Tie
Bundesliga - Germany 6.55% 7.10% betPARX
Bundesliga 2 - Germany 8.33% 8.61% betPARX
Frauen-Bundesliga
DFB-Pokal
3. Liga - Germany
Super League - Greece
Serie A - Italy 6.48% 7.05% betPARX
Serie B - Italy 8.92% 9.14% betPARX
J League
K League 1 10.82% 10.42% BetRivers
League of Ireland 8.84% 9.03% betPARX
Liga MX 7.98% 8.23% betPARX
Dutch Eredivisie 6.50% 7.06% betPARX
Eliteserien - Norway
Ekstraklasa - Poland 8.22% 8.22% Tie
Primeira Liga - Portugal 7.91% 8.18% betPARX
Premier League - Russia
Copa del Rey
La Liga - Spain 6.02% 7.13% betPARX
La Liga 2 - Spain 8.63%
Premiership - Scotland 7.40% 7.88% betPARX
Allsvenskan - Sweden 10.82% 10.82% Tie
Swiss Superleague 8.95% 8.93% BetRivers
Turkey Super League 8.34% 8.55% betPARX
UEFA Champions League 5.38% 5.94% betPARX
UEFA Europa Conference League
UEFA Europa League 5.93% 6.44% betPARX
MLS 6.43% 6.75% betPARX
ATP Indian Wells 6.18%
WTA Miami Open

Frequently Asked Questions

Is betPARX or BetRivers better for odds?

betPARX currently offers lower vig overall. betPARX averages 7.25% vig (D) while BetRivers averages 7.60% vig (D).

How does betPARX compare to BetRivers by sport?

We compare both books across 71 sports. The comparison covers vig percentages, grades, and which book offers better odds per sport.

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.