Overall Comparison
BetRivers
Average vig · D-
DraftKings ✔ Lower Vig
Average vig · C
7-day trend: BetRivers has improved by 0.05% over the past week; DraftKings has worsened by 0.24%.
DraftKings wins on 44 of 51 sports. The biggest gap is in K League 1, where DraftKings charges 6.47% less vig.
Vig Comparison by Sport
| Sport | BetRivers | DraftKings | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFL | 5.01% | 4.59% | DraftKings |
| NCAAF | 5.40% | 4.43% | DraftKings |
| NFL | 5.09% | 4.59% | DraftKings |
| NFL Preseason | 4.92% | 4.63% | DraftKings |
| AFL | — | 6.83% | — |
| AFL Women's | — | — | — |
| KBO | 7.18% | 4.89% | DraftKings |
| MLB | 4.70% | 4.53% | DraftKings |
| NPB | 7.09% | 4.95% | DraftKings |
| Basketball Euroleague | — | 4.58% | — |
| NBA | 5.51% | 4.58% | DraftKings |
| WNBA | 5.35% | 4.59% | DraftKings |
| Boxing | — | 5.51% | — |
| CPLT20 | — | — | — |
| International Twenty20 | — | — | — |
| Test Matches | 6.86% | 7.29% | BetRivers |
| Handball-Bundesliga | — | — | — |
| Liiga | 6.38% | 4.40% | DraftKings |
| NHL | 5.55% | 4.34% | DraftKings |
| PLL | 5.54% | 6.52% | BetRivers |
| MMA | 5.47% | 5.10% | DraftKings |
| NRL | 5.94% | 6.68% | BetRivers |
| NRLW | — | — | — |
| Primera División - Argentina | 7.91% | 8.23% | BetRivers |
| Austrian Football Bundesliga | 10.20% | 8.36% | DraftKings |
| Belgium First Div | 8.50% | 8.06% | DraftKings |
| Brazil Série A | 8.49% | 8.08% | DraftKings |
| Brazil Série B | 9.28% | 7.87% | DraftKings |
| Primera División - Chile | 10.48% | 7.57% | DraftKings |
| Super League - China | 9.67% | 7.83% | DraftKings |
| Leagues Cup | 8.63% | 8.02% | DraftKings |
| Copa Libertadores | 7.03% | — | — |
| Copa Sudamericana | — | 5.91% | — |
| Denmark Superliga | 8.01% | 7.79% | DraftKings |
| Championship | 8.53% | 5.71% | DraftKings |
| EFL Cup | 8.81% | — | — |
| League 1 | 9.65% | 8.01% | DraftKings |
| League 2 | 8.82% | 8.17% | DraftKings |
| EPL | 6.73% | 6.46% | DraftKings |
| FA Cup | — | — | — |
| Veikkausliiga - Finland | 10.61% | 7.99% | DraftKings |
| Ligue 1 - France | 7.01% | 5.83% | DraftKings |
| Ligue 2 - France | 10.26% | 7.41% | DraftKings |
| Bundesliga - Germany | 6.78% | 9.14% | BetRivers |
| Bundesliga 2 - Germany | 10.19% | 7.83% | DraftKings |
| DFB-Pokal | — | — | — |
| 3. Liga - Germany | — | — | — |
| Super League - Greece | — | 7.89% | — |
| Serie A - Italy | 6.75% | 9.10% | BetRivers |
| Serie B - Italy | 10.53% | 7.94% | DraftKings |
| J League | 8.52% | 7.87% | DraftKings |
| K League 1 | 12.12% | 5.65% | DraftKings |
| League of Ireland | 10.56% | 7.73% | DraftKings |
| Liga MX | 8.58% | 7.59% | DraftKings |
| Dutch Eredivisie | 8.45% | 8.20% | DraftKings |
| Eliteserien - Norway | 8.28% | 8.11% | DraftKings |
| Ekstraklasa - Poland | 9.97% | 8.02% | DraftKings |
| Primeira Liga - Portugal | 9.61% | 7.83% | DraftKings |
| Premier League - Russia | — | — | — |
| Saudi Pro League | — | — | — |
| La Liga - Spain | 6.10% | 5.76% | DraftKings |
| La Liga 2 - Spain | — | 7.92% | — |
| Premiership - Scotland | 9.39% | 7.96% | DraftKings |
| Allsvenskan - Sweden | 9.63% | 8.38% | DraftKings |
| Superettan - Sweden | 10.70% | 7.97% | DraftKings |
| Swiss Superleague | 10.43% | 8.19% | DraftKings |
| Turkey Super League | 10.01% | 7.87% | DraftKings |
| UEFA Champions League Qualification | — | 5.58% | — |
| UEFA Champions League Women | — | — | — |
| UEFA Nations League | 8.15% | — | — |
| MLS | 6.95% | 9.37% | BetRivers |
| WTA Monterrey Open | 6.86% | 5.14% | DraftKings |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BetRivers or DraftKings better for odds?
DraftKings currently offers lower vig overall. BetRivers averages 8.02% vig (D-) while DraftKings averages 6.85% vig (C).
How does BetRivers compare to DraftKings by sport?
We compare both books across 72 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.
How does DraftKings vig compare to offshore books?
DraftKings is a regulated US sportsbook that generally has higher vig than sharp offshore books like Pinnacle or BetOnline. However, they frequently run promotions, odds boosts, and profit boosts that can offset the higher base vig for recreational bettors.
In which states is DraftKings available?
DraftKings is available in 20+ states including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, Colorado, and others. Availability depends on state-level sports betting legislation. Check the DraftKings website for current state availability.
Does DraftKings limit winning bettors?
Yes, DraftKings is known to limit or restrict accounts of consistently profitable bettors. This is standard practice among regulated US sportsbooks. Bettors who are limited on DraftKings often turn to offshore sharp-friendly alternatives.
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.