Overall Comparison

BetRivers

7.41%

Average vig · D

Pinnacle ✔ Lower Vig

4.52%

Average vig · B

↓ 0.08% down since yesterday

7-day trend: BetRivers has worsened by 0.27% over the past week; Pinnacle has improved by 0.13%.

Pinnacle wins on 46 of 47 sports. The biggest gap is in K League 1, where Pinnacle charges 7.37% less vig. BetRivers is only competitive in Liiga.

Vig Comparison by Sport

Sport BetRivers Pinnacle Winner
NCAAF
UFL 4.98% 4.78% Pinnacle
AFL 6.05%
KBO 7.71% 4.82% Pinnacle
MiLB 7.71%
MLB 6.78% 3.64% Pinnacle
NCAA Baseball 7.75%
NPB 7.67% 3.51% Pinnacle
Basketball Euroleague
NBA 5.39% 2.78% Pinnacle
NBL 5.61%
NCAAB 5.38% 3.72% Pinnacle
WNCAAB 7.10%
Boxing 5.91% 4.06% Pinnacle
International Twenty20
IPL 4.09%
One Day Internationals
Pakistan Super League 7.02%
Handball-Bundesliga 5.35%
AHL 7.15%
Liiga 4.73% 6.02% BetRivers
Mestis 8.66% 8.42% Pinnacle
NHL 5.59% 3.29% Pinnacle
HockeyAllsvenskan 7.24%
SHL 6.11%
NCAA Lacrosse
MMA 5.15% 3.85% Pinnacle
NRL 5.99% 4.80% Pinnacle
State of Origin
Primera División - Argentina 6.87% 4.05% Pinnacle
A-League 3.62%
Austrian Football Bundesliga 9.16% 4.01% Pinnacle
Belgium First Div 7.05% 4.02% Pinnacle
Brazil Série A 7.05% 4.22% Pinnacle
Brazil Série B 7.70% 4.53% Pinnacle
Primera División - Chile 8.94% 4.42% Pinnacle
Super League - China 8.86% 4.27% Pinnacle
Copa Libertadores 7.11% 5.08% Pinnacle
Copa Sudamericana 5.91%
Denmark Superliga 6.85% 4.31% Pinnacle
Championship 7.06% 4.47% Pinnacle
League 1 8.56% 4.88% Pinnacle
League 2 8.88% 5.75% Pinnacle
EPL 5.92% 4.45% Pinnacle
FA Cup 3.37%
FIFA World Cup 5.51%
Veikkausliiga - Finland 9.16% 3.49% Pinnacle
Coupe de France 4.52%
Ligue 1 - France 7.07% 3.69% Pinnacle
Ligue 2 - France 8.91% 4.45% Pinnacle
Bundesliga - Germany 7.07% 3.71% Pinnacle
Bundesliga 2 - Germany 8.48% 3.94% Pinnacle
DFB-Pokal
3. Liga - Germany 5.17%
Super League - Greece 4.50%
Serie A - Italy 7.14% 3.71% Pinnacle
Serie B - Italy 9.13% 4.45% Pinnacle
J League 3.65%
K League 1 10.76% 3.39% Pinnacle
League of Ireland 4.97%
Liga MX 8.20% 3.85% Pinnacle
Dutch Eredivisie 7.04% 3.93% Pinnacle
Eliteserien - Norway 7.95% 4.43% Pinnacle
Ekstraklasa - Poland 8.30% 4.46% Pinnacle
Primeira Liga - Portugal 8.37% 3.97% Pinnacle
Premier League - Russia 4.02%
Saudi Pro League 5.61%
Copa del Rey 4.55%
La Liga - Spain 7.01% 3.78% Pinnacle
La Liga 2 - Spain 4.09%
Premiership - Scotland 8.01% 3.94% Pinnacle
Allsvenskan - Sweden 8.61% 5.10% Pinnacle
Superettan - Sweden 9.20% 5.72% Pinnacle
Swiss Superleague 8.78% 3.93% Pinnacle
Turkey Super League 8.56% 3.94% Pinnacle
UEFA Champions League 5.88% 4.47% Pinnacle
UEFA Europa Conference League 4.44%
UEFA Europa League 6.61% 4.38% Pinnacle
MLS 6.79% 4.00% Pinnacle
WTA Charleston Open 6.31%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BetRivers or Pinnacle better for odds?

Pinnacle currently offers lower vig overall. BetRivers averages 7.41% vig (D) while Pinnacle averages 4.52% vig (B).

How does BetRivers compare to Pinnacle by sport?

We compare both books across 80 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.

Why is Pinnacle considered the sharpest sportsbook?

Pinnacle operates a high-volume, low-margin model. They don't limit winning bettors and offer some of the lowest vig in the industry. Their lines are used as the benchmark by professional bettors worldwide — when other books move, it's often to align with Pinnacle.

Is Pinnacle available in the US?

Pinnacle does not accept customers from the United States. They operate primarily in European and Asian markets. US bettors looking for similarly sharp pricing should consider LowVig.ag or BetAnySports as reduced-juice alternatives.

How does Pinnacle vig compare to US sportsbooks?

Pinnacle typically offers vig 1-3% lower than regulated US sportsbooks and 2-4% lower than recreational offshore books. On popular markets like NFL spreads, Pinnacle's vig can dip below 2%, which is exceptional in the industry.

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.