Overall Comparison
betPARX
Average vig · D
↑ 0.06% up since yesterday
Fanatics ✔ Lower Vig
Average vig · C
↑ 0.14% up since yesterday
Fanatics wins on 23 of 28 sports. The biggest gap is in La Liga 2 - Spain, where Fanatics charges 3.06% less vig.
betPARX and Fanatics Sportsbook represent two distinct paths into the U.S. sports betting market. betPARX grew out of Parx Casino, a well-established brick-and-mortar operation in the Philadelphia area, and its sportsbook carries that regional, casino-first DNA. It tends to cater to bettors in its core mid-Atlantic markets with competitive pricing on local teams and a straightforward, no-frills approach. Fanatics, on the other hand, entered sports betting as an extension of the world's largest licensed sports merchandise company, leveraging its massive customer base and brand recognition. Its model is built around customer acquisition and loyalty integration, most notably through its FanCash rewards program that ties betting activity back to merchandise spending — a unique hook designed to appeal to casual and recreational bettors who are already embedded in the Fanatics ecosystem.
Bettors who prioritize a clean, casino-backed experience with solid regional market coverage may find betPARX more appealing, particularly for prop betting and same-game parlays in its strongest markets. Fanatics tends to be more competitive on major national lines and offers broader sport coverage, which benefits bettors who wager across multiple leagues. The FanCash loyalty program also gives Fanatics an edge for recreational bettors who value earning rewards on volume, even if the vig on individual lines isn't always the sharpest.
Beyond pricing, bettors should weigh several practical factors. betPARX has a reputation for reliable payouts and reasonable limits for mid-level bettors, though its interface can feel dated compared to newer platforms. Fanatics has invested heavily in its app experience and continues to iterate rapidly, but as a newer entrant, occasional reports of slower withdrawal processing and customer service inconsistencies persist. Limit tolerance is another consideration — betPARX, as a casino-rooted book, has historically shown more patience with winning players than some of the newer, acquisition-focused platforms. Checking the live vig comparison on this page before placing any wager remains the most direct way to ensure you're getting the best available number between these two books.
Vig Comparison by Sport
| Sport | betPARX | Fanatics | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCAAF | — | 4.70% | — |
| AFL | — | — | — |
| MLB | — | — | — |
| MLB Preseason | — | — | — |
| NCAA Baseball | 6.06% | — | — |
| Basketball Euroleague | — | 6.79% | — |
| NBA | 5.49% | 5.21% | Fanatics |
| Boxing | 6.14% | — | — |
| International Twenty20 | — | — | — |
| IPL | — | — | — |
| One Day Internationals | — | — | — |
| AHL | 8.02% | — | — |
| Liiga | 5.05% | — | — |
| Mestis | — | — | — |
| NHL | 5.12% | 4.73% | Fanatics |
| HockeyAllsvenskan | — | — | — |
| SHL | — | — | — |
| NCAA Lacrosse | — | — | — |
| MMA | 5.11% | — | — |
| NRL | — | — | — |
| State of Origin | — | — | — |
| Primera División - Argentina | — | 5.80% | — |
| A-League | 8.28% | 5.79% | Fanatics |
| Austrian Football Bundesliga | — | — | — |
| Belgium First Div | 6.60% | 6.04% | Fanatics |
| Brazil Série A | 6.56% | 5.81% | Fanatics |
| Brazil Série B | 7.08% | — | — |
| Primera División - Chile | — | 7.67% | — |
| Super League - China | — | — | — |
| Denmark Superliga | 6.51% | — | — |
| Championship | 7.11% | 5.86% | Fanatics |
| EFL Cup | 6.63% | — | — |
| League 1 | 8.30% | 8.67% | betPARX |
| League 2 | 8.91% | 8.64% | Fanatics |
| EPL | 5.68% | 5.65% | Fanatics |
| FA Cup | 7.46% | — | — |
| FIFA World Cup | 7.30% | — | — |
| FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Europe | — | — | — |
| Coupe de France | — | — | — |
| Ligue 1 - France | 6.45% | 6.11% | Fanatics |
| Ligue 2 - France | 8.92% | 8.82% | Fanatics |
| Bundesliga - Germany | 6.55% | 5.84% | Fanatics |
| Bundesliga 2 - Germany | 8.33% | 5.69% | Fanatics |
| Frauen-Bundesliga | — | — | — |
| DFB-Pokal | — | — | — |
| 3. Liga - Germany | — | 8.29% | — |
| Super League - Greece | — | 8.05% | — |
| Serie A - Italy | 6.48% | 5.62% | Fanatics |
| Serie B - Italy | 8.92% | 5.90% | Fanatics |
| J League | — | — | — |
| K League 1 | 10.82% | 8.81% | Fanatics |
| League of Ireland | 8.84% | — | — |
| Liga MX | 7.98% | 8.57% | betPARX |
| Dutch Eredivisie | 6.50% | 5.53% | Fanatics |
| Eliteserien - Norway | — | 8.46% | — |
| Ekstraklasa - Poland | 8.22% | 8.81% | betPARX |
| Primeira Liga - Portugal | 7.91% | 5.23% | Fanatics |
| Premier League - Russia | — | — | — |
| Copa del Rey | — | — | — |
| La Liga - Spain | 6.02% | 5.21% | Fanatics |
| La Liga 2 - Spain | 8.63% | 5.57% | Fanatics |
| Premiership - Scotland | 7.40% | 5.68% | Fanatics |
| Allsvenskan - Sweden | 10.82% | — | — |
| Swiss Superleague | 8.95% | 8.70% | Fanatics |
| Turkey Super League | 8.34% | 5.64% | Fanatics |
| UEFA Champions League | 5.38% | 5.62% | betPARX |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | — | 5.40% | — |
| UEFA Europa League | 5.93% | 5.98% | betPARX |
| MLS | 6.43% | 5.18% | Fanatics |
| ATP Indian Wells | 6.18% | — | — |
| WTA Miami Open | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is betPARX or Fanatics better for odds?
Fanatics currently offers lower vig overall. betPARX averages 7.25% vig (D) while Fanatics averages 6.50% vig (C).
How does betPARX 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.
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.