Overall Comparison
BetRivers
Average vig · D
Bovada ✔ Lower Vig
Average vig · C+
↓ 0.16% down since yesterday
7-day trend: BetRivers has improved by 0.06% over the past week.
Bovada wins on 24 of 26 sports. The biggest gap is in Allsvenskan - Sweden, where Bovada charges 4.91% less vig. BetRivers is only competitive in MMA and Copa Libertadores.
Vig Comparison by Sport
| Sport | BetRivers | Bovada | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCAAF | 5.56% | 4.53% | Bovada |
| NFL | 5.56% | 4.52% | Bovada |
| NFL Preseason | — | 4.62% | — |
| UFL | — | 4.50% | — |
| AFL | — | — | — |
| KBO | — | — | — |
| MLB | 5.50% | 4.32% | Bovada |
| NPB | — | — | — |
| NBA | 5.34% | 4.46% | Bovada |
| WNBA | 5.42% | 4.78% | Bovada |
| Boxing | 6.17% | — | — |
| IPL | — | — | — |
| T20 Blast | — | — | — |
| Test Matches | 7.04% | — | — |
| Handball-Bundesliga | — | — | — |
| AHL | 7.33% | — | — |
| NHL | 5.47% | 4.29% | Bovada |
| NCAA Lacrosse | — | — | — |
| PLL | 6.31% | — | — |
| MMA | 5.03% | 5.37% | BetRivers |
| NRL | 6.31% | — | — |
| State of Origin | — | — | — |
| Austrian Football Bundesliga | 8.94% | 6.94% | Bovada |
| Brazil Série A | 7.06% | 5.19% | Bovada |
| Brazil Série B | 7.65% | 7.27% | Bovada |
| Primera División - Chile | 8.82% | 6.12% | Bovada |
| Super League - China | 8.60% | 6.66% | Bovada |
| Copa Libertadores | 5.95% | 6.11% | BetRivers |
| Copa Sudamericana | — | 5.42% | — |
| League 2 | — | 7.16% | — |
| FIFA World Cup | 7.10% | 4.90% | Bovada |
| Veikkausliiga - Finland | 9.13% | 6.74% | Bovada |
| Ligue 1 - France | 8.73% | 5.29% | Bovada |
| Bundesliga - Germany | 8.69% | 4.95% | Bovada |
| Bundesliga 2 - Germany | 8.54% | 5.43% | Bovada |
| Serie B - Italy | 8.85% | 5.91% | Bovada |
| J League | — | — | — |
| League of Ireland | 9.25% | 7.46% | Bovada |
| Eliteserien - Norway | 8.25% | 5.99% | Bovada |
| La Liga 2 - Spain | — | 5.89% | — |
| Premiership - Scotland | — | 7.21% | — |
| Allsvenskan - Sweden | 10.08% | 5.17% | Bovada |
| Superettan - Sweden | 9.12% | 7.41% | Bovada |
| UEFA Champions League | 7.33% | 4.88% | Bovada |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | — | 6.12% | — |
| ATP French Open | 6.11% | 6.10% | Bovada |
| WTA French Open | 6.15% | 6.09% | Bovada |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BetRivers or Bovada better for odds?
Bovada currently offers lower vig overall. BetRivers averages 7.27% vig (D) while Bovada averages 5.69% vig (C+).
How does BetRivers compare to Bovada by sport?
We compare both books across 47 sports. The comparison covers vig percentages, grades, and which book offers better odds per sport.
How does BetRivers vig compare to other regulated books?
BetRivers typically offers competitive vig among regulated US sportsbooks, often on par with or slightly better than DraftKings and FanDuel on select markets. They are operated by Rush Street Interactive, which also runs PlaySugarHouse and BetRivers in multiple states.
In which states is BetRivers available?
BetRivers operates in multiple US states including Illinois, Indiana, Colorado, Virginia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Maryland, Louisiana, and others. Availability continues to expand as more states legalize sports betting.
Does BetRivers limit winning bettors?
BetRivers may limit or restrict consistently profitable accounts, which is standard practice among regulated US sportsbooks. However, some bettors report that BetRivers is somewhat more tolerant than DraftKings and FanDuel when it comes to bet limits.
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 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 exchange-level pricing. A (2–3%) is very competitive. B+ (3–4%) is above average. B (4–5%) is the industry standard — a -110/-110 line is 4.76%. C+ (5–6%) is slightly below average. C (6–7%) is below average. D (7–8%) is high vig. D− (8–10%) is very high vig. F (10%+) is predatory pricing. See the full Vig Index Methodology for formulas, worked examples, and known limitations.
- 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.