Overall Vig
D · Rank #19 of 20
↑ 7-day trend: BetRivers's average vig has worsened by 0.08 percentage points over the past week (from 7.15% to 7.23%).
BetRivers, operated by Rush Street Interactive, is a fully regulated US sportsbook that has carved out a solid niche in the legal betting landscape. It holds licenses in a growing number of states and has built a reputation as a reliable, no-nonsense platform. While it doesn't command the brand recognition of DraftKings or FanDuel, BetRivers consistently earns respect among experienced bettors for competitive odds and a straightforward approach to the product. Rush Street Interactive's background in brick-and-mortar casino operations lends the platform a degree of operational credibility that some newer entrants lack.
One of BetRivers' genuine strengths is its odds pricing, which frequently ranks among the most competitive in the regulated US market. The platform also offers an underrated loyalty program — iRush Rewards — that returns value without requiring bettors to jump through excessive hoops. Same-game parlays, live betting, and a clean interface round out a capable feature set. Where BetRivers falls short is in promotional firepower and market depth. It simply cannot match the bonus budgets of the industry leaders, and bettors looking for deep prop markets or niche international sports will sometimes find the menu thinner than what's available on larger platforms. The mobile app, while functional, occasionally lags behind top competitors in design polish and speed.
BetRivers is best suited for bettors who prioritize line value and a fair betting environment over flashy promotions. It tends to be more tolerant of winning players than some competitors, making it a worthwhile option for sharper, higher-volume bettors who want to keep accounts in good standing across multiple books. Casual bettors who do their homework on odds comparison will also find it a strong secondary or even primary book, particularly in states where the options are more limited.
Vig by Sport
| Sport | Avg Vig | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Boxing | 6.57% | C |
| Brazil Série B | 9.15% | D- |
| CFL | 5.51% | C+ |
| Primera División - Chile | 9.05% | D- |
| Copa Libertadores | 7.55% | D |
| FIFA World Cup | 5.76% | C+ |
| Veikkausliiga - Finland | 9.14% | D- |
| League of Ireland | 9.02% | D- |
| MiLB | 7.63% | D |
| MMA | 5.05% | C+ |
| MLB | 9.03% | D- |
| NCAA Baseball | 7.73% | D |
| NCAAF | 5.60% | C+ |
| NFL | 5.50% | C+ |
| NHL | 5.70% | C+ |
| Eliteserien - Norway | 8.38% | D- |
| NRL | 5.81% | C+ |
| PLL | 5.95% | C+ |
| Allsvenskan - Sweden | 9.98% | D- |
| Superettan - Sweden | 9.16% | D- |
| Test Matches | 6.32% | C |
| WNBA | 5.41% | C+ |
BetRivers Odds by Sport
Frequently Asked Questions
How good are BetRivers odds?
BetRivers has an average vig of 7.23%, earning a grade of D. They rank #19 out of 20 tracked sportsbooks.
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.
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 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.