Overall Comparison
Bovada ✔ Lower Vig
Average vig · C
↑ 0.18% up since yesterday
MyBookie.ag
Average vig · D
↑ 0.88% up since yesterday
Bovada wins on 5 of 6 sports. The biggest gap is in EPL, where Bovada charges 3.06% less vig. MyBookie.ag is only competitive in MLB Preseason.
Bovada and MyBookie.ag both operate as offshore sportsbooks serving the U.S. market, but they take notably different approaches to attracting and retaining bettors. Bovada has built its reputation on consistency and brand recognition, operating since 2011 as a successor to Bodog with a relatively conservative approach to lines and a focus on mainstream sports markets. MyBookie.ag positions itself more aggressively, leaning heavily on promotional offers, generous sign-up bonuses, and a wider array of prop markets and exotic bets designed to appeal to recreational and entertainment-focused bettors. In terms of vig, Bovada tends to offer competitive standard juice on major markets, while MyBookie.ag's lines can vary more widely — sometimes offering sharp value on select events but carrying heavier vig on others, particularly niche props.
A bettor who values platform stability, a clean interface, and a long track record of payouts will generally lean toward Bovada. Its betting software is polished, the live betting experience is responsive, and withdrawal processing — while not instant — has been reliably consistent over the years via Bitcoin and other crypto methods. MyBookie.ag, on the other hand, may appeal to bettors who want access to a broader selection of props, boosted odds promotions, and higher initial deposit bonuses. Recreational bettors who enjoy parlays and player props across multiple sports will find MyBookie.ag caters more directly to that style of action.
Beyond the vig comparison shown on this page, bettors should weigh several practical factors. Bovada generally offers higher betting limits on major markets and has a stronger reputation for honoring payouts without friction. MyBookie.ag has drawn more mixed reviews regarding withdrawal speed and rollover requirements tied to bonuses — terms that can effectively lock up funds if not read carefully. Both books accept cryptocurrency, but Bovada's processing times tend to be faster. For bettors prioritizing reliability and straightforward terms, Bovada holds an edge; for those chasing promotional value and variety, MyBookie.ag offers more surface-level incentives worth evaluating carefully.
Vig Comparison by Sport
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bovada or MyBookie.ag better for odds?
Bovada currently offers lower vig overall. Bovada averages 6.13% vig (C) while MyBookie.ag averages 7.46% vig (D).
How does Bovada compare to MyBookie.ag by sport?
We compare both books across 71 sports. The comparison covers vig percentages, grades, and which book offers better odds per sport.
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.
Is MyBookie a sharp or recreational sportsbook?
MyBookie is firmly in the recreational category. They have relatively high vig, aggressive bonuses with substantial rollover requirements, and are known to limit winning bettors. They cater to casual bettors who value the interface and promotions.
Why does MyBookie have higher vig?
MyBookie operates a recreational-focused business model with heavy marketing and bonus spending. To fund these promotions, they build wider margins into their odds. Bettors who prioritize value over bonuses should compare MyBookie's vig against sharper 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 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.
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 exceptional and rare — these are typically sharp-friendly books. A (2–3%) is excellent. B+ (3–4%) is above average. B (4–5%) is the industry standard for most recreational sportsbooks. C (5–6%) is below average. D (above 6%) indicates high-juice markets where bettors face a steep cost per wager.
- 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.