Overall Comparison
Bovada ✔ Lower Vig
Average vig · C+
↓ 0.09% down since yesterday
DraftKings
Average vig · C+
↑ 0.20% up since yesterday
7-day trend: Bovada has worsened by 0.06% over the past week; DraftKings has improved by 0.07%.
Bovada wins on 10 of 15 sports. The biggest gap is in NCAA Baseball, where DraftKings charges 1.05% less vig.
Vig Comparison by Sport
| Sport | Bovada | DraftKings | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFL | 4.58% | 4.63% | Bovada |
| NCAAF | 4.68% | 4.71% | Bovada |
| NFL | 4.50% | 4.59% | Bovada |
| NFL Preseason | 4.62% | 4.66% | Bovada |
| AFL | — | 6.95% | — |
| MiLB | 6.73% | — | — |
| MLB | 4.91% | 5.12% | Bovada |
| NCAA Baseball | 6.97% | 5.92% | DraftKings |
| WNBA | 4.56% | 4.58% | Bovada |
| Boxing | — | 5.38% | — |
| International Twenty20 | — | 6.24% | — |
| One Day Internationals | — | 5.56% | — |
| Test Matches | — | 7.88% | — |
| NHL | 4.42% | 4.40% | DraftKings |
| PLL | — | 6.52% | — |
| MMA | 5.68% | 5.17% | DraftKings |
| NRL | — | — | — |
| State of Origin | — | — | — |
| Brazil Série B | 7.32% | 7.53% | Bovada |
| Primera División - Chile | 6.69% | 7.61% | Bovada |
| Super League - China | 6.78% | — | — |
| Copa Libertadores | — | — | — |
| Copa Sudamericana | — | — | — |
| FIFA World Cup | 4.89% | 4.29% | DraftKings |
| Veikkausliiga - Finland | 6.83% | 7.08% | Bovada |
| DFB-Pokal | — | — | — |
| League of Ireland | 7.47% | 8.18% | Bovada |
| Eliteserien - Norway | — | — | — |
| La Liga 2 - Spain | — | — | — |
| Allsvenskan - Sweden | — | — | — |
| Superettan - Sweden | 7.29% | 6.49% | DraftKings |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bovada or DraftKings better for odds?
Bovada currently offers lower vig overall. Bovada averages 5.82% vig (C+) while DraftKings averages 5.88% vig (C+).
How does Bovada compare to DraftKings by sport?
We compare both books across 31 sports. The comparison covers vig percentages, grades, and which book offers better odds per sport.
Bovada and DraftKings are close — does the difference matter?
The overall spread is just 0.06%. For casual bettors, this is negligible. For high-volume bettors placing $500+ per week, even 0.1% adds up to meaningful savings over a season. Check the sport-by-sport breakdown for larger gaps.
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.
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 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.