Pinnacle leads with 4.30% vig (B), followed by BetUS at 5.12%. The spread between #1 and #10 is 7.13% — book choice matters significantly for Boxing.
Boxing presents a uniquely challenging and potentially rewarding betting landscape. Unlike team sports with regular-season schedules and standardized formats, boxing operates on an event-driven calendar where individual matchups are negotiated months in advance, fight lengths vary from four to twelve rounds, and outcomes can hinge on a single punch. The method-of-victory market — distinguishing between decision wins, KO/TKO finishes, and specific round betting — adds layers of complexity that reward sharp analysis. Market depth varies dramatically depending on the card: a Canelo Alvarez or Tyson Fury headliner will feature dozens of prop markets, while undercard fights may only offer moneyline and total rounds.
Vig on boxing tends to run wider than what bettors encounter in major team sports like the NFL or NBA. Several factors drive this. Fight-by-fight scheduling means sportsbooks have less historical data and fewer modeling inputs compared to leagues with 82- or 162-game seasons. Lower betting volume on most cards also reduces competitive pressure on lines, allowing books to build in larger margins. Moneyline markets on lopsided matchups — common in boxing — can carry particularly inflated juice on heavy favorites. Prop markets like round betting and method of victory routinely carry some of the highest vig in all of sports betting, sometimes exceeding 15-20% in total overround. Comparing prices across books is essential here because the spread in offered odds between sportsbooks can be substantial.
Boxing has no traditional season — major fights occur year-round, though the biggest cards tend to cluster around holiday weekends like Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Independence Day weekend in September, and late November. These marquee events typically draw the sharpest lines and tightest margins because of elevated betting volume and public attention. Bettors should pay close attention to fighter activity gaps, training camp reports, weight-cut news, and stylistic matchup dynamics, as these factors influence odds far more than venue or location. A southpaw-orthodox clash, a fighter moving up in weight, or a long layoff can create significant edges that the betting market is slow to fully price in.
Analysis updated September 6, 2026. Odds data above refreshes hourly.
Boxing Sportsbook Vig Rankings
| # | Sportsbook | Avg Vig | Grade | 24h | Moneyline | Spreads | Totals | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinnacle | 4.30% | B | — | 4.30% | — | — | 1 |
| 2 | BetUS | 5.12% | C+ | ↑ 0.02% | 5.10% | — | 5.77% | 31 |
| 3 | DraftKings | 5.59% | C+ | — | 5.59% | — | — | 24 |
| 4 | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet) | 5.66% | C+ | ↓ 0.01% | 5.66% | — | — | 28 |
| 5 | Hard Rock Bet | 5.71% | C+ | — | 5.71% | — | — | 24 |
| 6 | LowVig.ag | 6.04% | C | ↑ 0.04% | 6.00% | — | 6.36% | 21 |
| 7 | BetOnline.ag | 6.04% | C | ↑ 0.04% | 6.00% | — | 6.36% | 21 |
| 8 | FanDuel | 6.40% | C | — | 6.40% | — | — | 26 |
| 9 | Bovada | 6.72% | C | — | 6.72% | — | — | 2 |
| 10 | 888sport | 11.43% | F | — | 11.43% | — | — | 1 |
Upcoming Events
| Matchup | Time | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Ckari Cani Mansilla @ Shabaz Masoud | Sep 19, 7:00 PM | 7 books |
| Mark Jeffers @ Kieron Conway | Sep 19, 8:00 PM | 6 books |
| John Hedges @ Pat Brown | Sep 19, 9:00 PM | 7 books |
| Sergio Rio Jimenez @ Daniel Blancas | Sep 20, 12:50 AM | 0 books |
| Meiirim Nursultanov @ Jesus Alejandro Ramos Jr | Sep 20, 2:00 AM | 8 books |
Best Line Leaders
Which sportsbook offers the best odds most often across 31 events:
| # | Sportsbook | Best Lines |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BetUS | 15 |
| 2 | Hard Rock Bet | 12 |
| 3 | FanDuel | 11 |
| 4 | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet) | 11 |
| 5 | DraftKings | 8 |
| 6 | BetOnline.ag | 5 |
| 7 | LowVig.ag | 4 |
| 8 | Pinnacle | 1 |
| 9 | 888sport | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sportsbook has the lowest vig for Boxing?
Pinnacle currently has the lowest average vig for Boxing at 4.30%, earning a grade of B.
How do sportsbook odds compare for Boxing?
We compare 10 sportsbooks for Boxing. The vig ranges from 4.30% (Pinnacle) to 11.43% (888sport).
Why does boxing have high vig?
Boxing odds carry higher vig because fights are infrequent, outcomes are unpredictable, and betting volume per event varies enormously. Championship bouts attract tighter lines while undercard fights may have vig above 8%. The moneyline-only nature of boxing also means one-sided matchups have especially wide margins.
When are boxing odds available?
Boxing doesn't follow a traditional season. Major bouts are scheduled throughout the year, with lines typically opening 2-4 weeks before fight night. High-profile matchups may have odds available months in advance.
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 every hour, on the hour (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 average vig: A+ (under 2%) is exchange-level pricing, A (2–3%) very competitive, B+ (3–4%) above average, B (4–5%) the industry standard, C+ (5–6%) slightly below average, C (6–7%) below average, D (7–8%) high vig, D− (8–10%) very high, F (10%+) predatory.
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, BetAnything). 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 every hour, on the hour (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.