Overall Comparison
BetRivers
Average vig · D-
Pinnacle ✔ Lower Vig
Average vig · B
7-day trend: BetRivers has improved by 0.05% over the past week; Pinnacle has worsened by 0.07%.
Pinnacle wins on 47 of 47 sports. The biggest gap is in K League 1, where Pinnacle charges 9.17% less vig.
Vig Comparison by Sport
| Sport | BetRivers | Pinnacle | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFL | 5.01% | 3.53% | Pinnacle |
| NCAAF | 5.40% | 4.35% | Pinnacle |
| NFL | 5.09% | 3.29% | Pinnacle |
| NFL Preseason | 4.92% | 3.92% | Pinnacle |
| AFL | — | 5.21% | — |
| AFL Women's | — | — | — |
| KBO | 7.18% | 5.10% | Pinnacle |
| MLB | 4.70% | 2.97% | Pinnacle |
| NPB | 7.09% | 3.46% | Pinnacle |
| Basketball Euroleague | — | — | — |
| NBA | 5.51% | — | — |
| WNBA | 5.35% | 4.97% | Pinnacle |
| Boxing | — | 4.33% | — |
| CPLT20 | — | 7.28% | — |
| International Twenty20 | — | — | — |
| Test Matches | 6.86% | — | — |
| Handball-Bundesliga | — | — | — |
| Liiga | 6.38% | — | — |
| NHL | 5.55% | — | — |
| PLL | 5.54% | — | — |
| MMA | 5.47% | 4.17% | Pinnacle |
| NRL | 5.94% | 5.16% | Pinnacle |
| NRLW | — | — | — |
| Primera División - Argentina | 7.91% | 4.49% | Pinnacle |
| Austrian Football Bundesliga | 10.20% | 4.46% | Pinnacle |
| Belgium First Div | 8.50% | 4.47% | Pinnacle |
| Brazil Série A | 8.49% | 4.38% | Pinnacle |
| Brazil Série B | 9.28% | 4.96% | Pinnacle |
| Primera División - Chile | 10.48% | 4.81% | Pinnacle |
| Super League - China | 9.67% | 4.95% | Pinnacle |
| Leagues Cup | 8.63% | 4.10% | Pinnacle |
| Copa Libertadores | 7.03% | — | — |
| Copa Sudamericana | — | 5.52% | — |
| Denmark Superliga | 8.01% | 4.50% | Pinnacle |
| Championship | 8.53% | 4.42% | Pinnacle |
| EFL Cup | 8.81% | 4.63% | Pinnacle |
| League 1 | 9.65% | 4.87% | Pinnacle |
| League 2 | 8.82% | 5.75% | Pinnacle |
| EPL | 6.73% | 3.74% | Pinnacle |
| FA Cup | — | — | — |
| Veikkausliiga - Finland | 10.61% | 4.44% | Pinnacle |
| Ligue 1 - France | 7.01% | 2.97% | Pinnacle |
| Ligue 2 - France | 10.26% | 4.90% | Pinnacle |
| Bundesliga - Germany | 6.78% | 3.03% | Pinnacle |
| Bundesliga 2 - Germany | 10.19% | 4.35% | Pinnacle |
| DFB-Pokal | — | — | — |
| 3. Liga - Germany | — | 5.87% | — |
| Super League - Greece | — | 5.02% | — |
| Serie A - Italy | 6.75% | 3.88% | Pinnacle |
| Serie B - Italy | 10.53% | 4.41% | Pinnacle |
| J League | 8.52% | 4.44% | Pinnacle |
| K League 1 | 12.12% | 2.95% | Pinnacle |
| League of Ireland | 10.56% | 4.98% | Pinnacle |
| Liga MX | 8.58% | 4.55% | Pinnacle |
| Dutch Eredivisie | 8.45% | 4.62% | Pinnacle |
| Eliteserien - Norway | 8.28% | 4.52% | Pinnacle |
| Ekstraklasa - Poland | 9.97% | 4.91% | Pinnacle |
| Primeira Liga - Portugal | 9.61% | 4.74% | Pinnacle |
| Premier League - Russia | — | 4.50% | — |
| Saudi Pro League | — | 4.71% | — |
| La Liga - Spain | 6.10% | 3.09% | Pinnacle |
| La Liga 2 - Spain | — | 4.96% | — |
| Premiership - Scotland | 9.39% | 4.53% | Pinnacle |
| Allsvenskan - Sweden | 9.63% | 5.41% | Pinnacle |
| Superettan - Sweden | 10.70% | 5.70% | Pinnacle |
| Swiss Superleague | 10.43% | 4.51% | Pinnacle |
| Turkey Super League | 10.01% | 4.50% | Pinnacle |
| UEFA Champions League Qualification | — | 3.97% | — |
| UEFA Champions League Women | — | 6.93% | — |
| UEFA Nations League | 8.15% | — | — |
| MLS | 6.95% | 4.48% | Pinnacle |
| WTA Monterrey Open | 6.86% | 3.11% | Pinnacle |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BetRivers or Pinnacle better for odds?
Pinnacle currently offers lower vig overall. BetRivers averages 8.02% vig (D-) while Pinnacle averages 4.53% vig (B).
How does BetRivers compare to Pinnacle by sport?
We compare both books across 72 sports. The comparison covers vig percentages, grades, and which book offers better odds per sport.
Does Pinnacle beat the other book in every sport?
Yes — Pinnacle has lower vig across all 47 sports we track. While it wins overall, the margin varies by sport, so it's worth checking specific sports for the full picture.
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 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.