Overall Comparison
Bovada
Average vig · C+
Pinnacle ✔ Lower Vig
Average vig · B
7-day trend: Pinnacle has worsened by 0.07%.
Pinnacle wins on 49 of 52 sports. The biggest gap is in K League 1, where Pinnacle charges 4.53% less vig. Bovada is only competitive in WNBA and Copa Sudamericana and Allsvenskan - Sweden.
Vig Comparison by Sport
| Sport | Bovada | Pinnacle | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFL | 4.52% | 3.53% | Pinnacle |
| NCAAF | 4.65% | 4.35% | Pinnacle |
| NFL | 4.50% | 3.29% | Pinnacle |
| NFL Preseason | 4.44% | 3.92% | Pinnacle |
| AFL | — | 5.21% | — |
| AFL Women's | — | — | — |
| KBO | 6.63% | 5.10% | Pinnacle |
| MLB | 4.36% | 2.97% | Pinnacle |
| NPB | 6.62% | 3.46% | Pinnacle |
| Basketball Euroleague | 6.98% | — | — |
| NBA | 4.48% | — | — |
| WNBA | 4.63% | 4.97% | Bovada |
| Boxing | 6.12% | 4.33% | Pinnacle |
| CPLT20 | — | 7.28% | — |
| International Twenty20 | — | — | — |
| Test Matches | — | — | — |
| Handball-Bundesliga | — | — | — |
| Liiga | — | — | — |
| NHL | 4.24% | — | — |
| PLL | — | — | — |
| MMA | 4.18% | 4.17% | Pinnacle |
| NRL | — | 5.16% | — |
| NRLW | — | — | — |
| Primera División - Argentina | 5.36% | 4.49% | Pinnacle |
| Austrian Football Bundesliga | 6.87% | 4.46% | Pinnacle |
| Belgium First Div | — | 4.47% | — |
| Brazil Série A | 5.35% | 4.38% | Pinnacle |
| Brazil Série B | 7.41% | 4.96% | Pinnacle |
| Primera División - Chile | 6.08% | 4.81% | Pinnacle |
| Super League - China | 6.82% | 4.95% | Pinnacle |
| Leagues Cup | 5.31% | 4.10% | Pinnacle |
| Copa Libertadores | 6.81% | — | — |
| Copa Sudamericana | 5.43% | 5.52% | Bovada |
| Denmark Superliga | 6.07% | 4.50% | Pinnacle |
| Championship | 5.40% | 4.42% | Pinnacle |
| EFL Cup | 6.83% | 4.63% | Pinnacle |
| League 1 | 7.42% | 4.87% | Pinnacle |
| League 2 | 7.48% | 5.75% | Pinnacle |
| EPL | 4.72% | 3.74% | Pinnacle |
| FA Cup | — | — | — |
| Veikkausliiga - Finland | 6.85% | 4.44% | Pinnacle |
| Ligue 1 - France | 5.34% | 2.97% | Pinnacle |
| Ligue 2 - France | 6.03% | 4.90% | Pinnacle |
| Bundesliga - Germany | 4.89% | 3.03% | Pinnacle |
| Bundesliga 2 - Germany | 6.00% | 4.35% | Pinnacle |
| DFB-Pokal | — | — | — |
| 3. Liga - Germany | 8.21% | 5.87% | Pinnacle |
| Super League - Greece | 6.05% | 5.02% | Pinnacle |
| Serie A - Italy | 4.73% | 3.88% | Pinnacle |
| Serie B - Italy | 5.39% | 4.41% | Pinnacle |
| J League | 5.40% | 4.44% | Pinnacle |
| K League 1 | 7.48% | 2.95% | Pinnacle |
| League of Ireland | 7.46% | 4.98% | Pinnacle |
| Liga MX | — | 4.55% | — |
| Dutch Eredivisie | 5.21% | 4.62% | Pinnacle |
| Eliteserien - Norway | 5.44% | 4.52% | Pinnacle |
| Ekstraklasa - Poland | 5.85% | 4.91% | Pinnacle |
| Primeira Liga - Portugal | 5.22% | 4.74% | Pinnacle |
| Premier League - Russia | 7.47% | 4.50% | Pinnacle |
| Saudi Pro League | — | 4.71% | — |
| La Liga - Spain | 4.90% | 3.09% | Pinnacle |
| La Liga 2 - Spain | 5.68% | 4.96% | Pinnacle |
| Premiership - Scotland | 7.29% | 4.53% | Pinnacle |
| Allsvenskan - Sweden | 5.13% | 5.41% | Bovada |
| Superettan - Sweden | 7.54% | 5.70% | Pinnacle |
| Swiss Superleague | 7.36% | 4.51% | Pinnacle |
| Turkey Super League | 5.85% | 4.50% | Pinnacle |
| UEFA Champions League Qualification | 6.14% | 3.97% | Pinnacle |
| UEFA Champions League Women | 7.86% | 6.93% | Pinnacle |
| UEFA Nations League | — | — | — |
| MLS | 5.22% | 4.48% | Pinnacle |
| WTA Monterrey Open | 6.05% | 3.11% | Pinnacle |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bovada or Pinnacle better for odds?
Pinnacle currently offers lower vig overall. Bovada averages 5.92% vig (C+) while Pinnacle averages 4.53% vig (B).
How does Bovada 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.
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.
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.