Overall Comparison
BetRivers
Average vig · D
↑ 0.06% up since yesterday
Bovada ✔ Lower Vig
Average vig · C
↑ 0.18% up since yesterday
Bovada wins on 34 of 35 sports. The biggest gap is in Allsvenskan - Sweden, where Bovada charges 5.60% less vig. BetRivers is only competitive in UEFA Europa League.
BetRivers and Bovada represent two fundamentally different models in the sports betting landscape. BetRivers, operated by Rush Street Interactive, is a fully regulated US sportsbook licensed in multiple states, operating under strict state gaming commission oversight. Bovada, by contrast, is an offshore book based in Costa Rica that accepts US customers outside of regulatory frameworks. This distinction shapes nearly everything about the two platforms — from how they handle deposits and withdrawals to how aggressively they price their lines. BetRivers typically runs competitive vig on major markets and leans into promotions and loyalty rewards to attract recreational bettors, while Bovada often offers sharp lines across a broader range of markets, including props and crypto-friendly banking options that appeal to a more self-directed bettor.
A bettor who values legal protections, fast regulated payouts, and integration with state-level responsible gaming infrastructure will generally prefer BetRivers. Its banking options — including direct ACH withdrawals and established payment processors — are more straightforward for US-based users. Bovada, on the other hand, may appeal to bettors in states without legal sports betting or those who prioritize cryptocurrency transactions and access to a wider international betting menu. Bovada also tends to be more tolerant of parlays and teasers on correlated markets, which some bettors find valuable.
Beyond vig, the practical differences matter. BetRivers is known for reasonable limits on straight bets and a clean, functional interface, though limits can tighten for consistently winning accounts. Bovada has a reputation for relatively low maximum wagers on sharp lines and slower customer service resolution, but its early lines and prop variety often give it an edge in market breadth. Payout speed is another key factor: BetRivers processes withdrawals within days through regulated channels, while Bovada's timeline depends heavily on the withdrawal method, with Bitcoin typically being the fastest option. The live vig data on this page offers a real-time look at where each book is pricing specific markets — that's where the rubber meets the road.
Vig Comparison by Sport
| Sport | BetRivers | Bovada | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCAAF | — | — | — |
| AFL | — | — | — |
| MLB | — | — | — |
| MLB Preseason | — | 8.76% | — |
| NCAA Baseball | 8.54% | 7.85% | Bovada |
| Basketball Euroleague | — | — | — |
| NBA | 6.02% | 5.29% | Bovada |
| Boxing | 6.14% | 4.55% | Bovada |
| International Twenty20 | — | — | — |
| IPL | — | — | — |
| One Day Internationals | — | — | — |
| AHL | 8.59% | — | — |
| Liiga | 5.02% | — | — |
| Mestis | 8.26% | — | — |
| NHL | 5.65% | 4.37% | Bovada |
| HockeyAllsvenskan | — | — | — |
| SHL | — | — | — |
| NCAA Lacrosse | — | — | — |
| MMA | 5.10% | — | — |
| NRL | 6.09% | — | — |
| State of Origin | — | — | — |
| Primera División - Argentina | 6.72% | 5.40% | Bovada |
| A-League | — | 5.26% | — |
| Austrian Football Bundesliga | 8.98% | 6.61% | Bovada |
| Belgium First Div | 7.10% | — | — |
| Brazil Série A | 7.10% | 5.08% | Bovada |
| Brazil Série B | 7.61% | 7.22% | Bovada |
| Primera División - Chile | 8.92% | 6.36% | Bovada |
| Super League - China | — | 6.77% | — |
| Denmark Superliga | 6.81% | 6.10% | Bovada |
| Championship | 7.13% | 5.92% | Bovada |
| EFL Cup | 6.94% | 6.11% | Bovada |
| League 1 | 8.61% | 7.46% | Bovada |
| League 2 | 8.91% | 7.48% | Bovada |
| EPL | 5.88% | 4.90% | Bovada |
| FA Cup | — | 6.07% | — |
| FIFA World Cup | — | — | — |
| FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Europe | — | 6.70% | — |
| Coupe de France | — | — | — |
| Ligue 1 - France | 6.95% | 5.22% | Bovada |
| Ligue 2 - France | 8.92% | 5.87% | Bovada |
| Bundesliga - Germany | 7.10% | 4.96% | Bovada |
| Bundesliga 2 - Germany | 8.61% | 5.42% | Bovada |
| Frauen-Bundesliga | — | — | — |
| DFB-Pokal | — | — | — |
| 3. Liga - Germany | — | 7.84% | — |
| Super League - Greece | — | 5.99% | — |
| Serie A - Italy | 7.05% | 4.91% | Bovada |
| Serie B - Italy | 9.14% | 5.85% | Bovada |
| J League | — | — | — |
| K League 1 | 10.42% | 7.33% | Bovada |
| League of Ireland | 9.03% | 7.41% | Bovada |
| Liga MX | 8.23% | 6.01% | Bovada |
| Dutch Eredivisie | 7.06% | 5.20% | Bovada |
| Eliteserien - Norway | — | 6.43% | — |
| Ekstraklasa - Poland | 8.22% | 5.91% | Bovada |
| Primeira Liga - Portugal | 8.18% | 5.43% | Bovada |
| Premier League - Russia | — | 7.53% | — |
| Copa del Rey | — | — | — |
| La Liga - Spain | 7.13% | 4.85% | Bovada |
| La Liga 2 - Spain | — | 5.95% | — |
| Premiership - Scotland | 7.88% | 7.33% | Bovada |
| Allsvenskan - Sweden | 10.82% | 5.22% | Bovada |
| Swiss Superleague | 8.93% | 7.36% | Bovada |
| Turkey Super League | 8.55% | 5.76% | Bovada |
| UEFA Champions League | 5.94% | 4.89% | Bovada |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | — | 7.35% | — |
| UEFA Europa League | 6.44% | 6.74% | BetRivers |
| MLS | 6.75% | 5.15% | Bovada |
| ATP Indian Wells | — | 6.12% | — |
| WTA Miami Open | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BetRivers or Bovada better for odds?
Bovada currently offers lower vig overall. BetRivers averages 7.60% vig (D) while Bovada averages 6.13% vig (C).
How does BetRivers compare to Bovada by sport?
We compare both books across 71 sports. The comparison covers vig percentages, grades, and which book offers better odds per sport.
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 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.