Pinnacle leads with 4.86% vig (B), followed by BetOnline.ag at 5.70%. The spread between #1 and #12 is 4.63% — book choice matters significantly for Brazil Série B.
Brazil's Série B is a 20-team second division that runs from April through November, featuring 38 matchdays of intense, often unpredictable football. For bettors, the league presents a distinct profile compared to Série A or top European leagues. Scoring tends to be moderate — typically averaging around 2.1 to 2.4 goals per match — with home sides historically enjoying a pronounced advantage, partly due to grueling travel distances across a continent-sized country and the passionate atmospheres at smaller regional stadiums. Market depth is narrower than Série A, with fewer prop and player-level markets available, meaning most action concentrates on match result (1X2), over/under totals, and Asian handicaps.
Vig on Série B markets tends to run wider than what bettors encounter in Brazil's top flight or major European leagues. Because bookmakers have less modeling confidence and lower handle volume on second-division Brazilian football, they build in larger margins as protection — particularly on lesser-followed midtable matchups. It's not uncommon to see overrounds of 6–8% on 1X2 markets at less competitive books, compared to 3–5% for a typical Série A fixture. This makes comparing lines across sportsbooks especially valuable in this league, as the spread between the sharpest and softest prices can be significant.
Seasonal timing matters. Early-season matches in April and May often carry wider margins as bookmakers calibrate their models with limited current-season data, while odds generally tighten during the congested mid-season stretch from July through September when form lines become clearer. Key factors to monitor include squad rotation — many Série B clubs run thin rosters and are vulnerable to suspensions and injuries — as well as pitch conditions, which deteriorate as the Brazilian winter brings rain to southern states. The promotion race and relegation battle also create sharp motivational splits in the final third of the season, producing value opportunities that raw statistical models often underweight.
Brazil Série B Sportsbook Vig Rankings
| # | Sportsbook | Avg Vig | Grade | 24h | Moneyline | Spreads | Totals | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinnacle | 4.86% | B | ↓ 0.03% | 5.57% | 4.28% | 4.74% | 10 |
| 2 | BetOnline.ag | 5.70% | C+ | ↑ 0.14% | 7.90% | 4.49% | 4.24% | 8 |
| 3 | LowVig.ag | 5.70% | C+ | ↑ 0.14% | 7.90% | 4.49% | 4.24% | 8 |
| 4 | betPARX | 7.06% | D | — | 6.41% | — | 7.70% | 10 |
| 5 | Bovada | 7.23% | D | ↓ 0.02% | 8.48% | 6.64% | 6.59% | 9 |
| 6 | BetUS | 7.31% | D | ↑ 0.02% | 8.22% | 6.52% | 6.70% | 8 |
| 7 | BetRivers | 7.63% | D | — | 6.95% | — | 8.32% | 10 |
| 8 | DraftKings | 7.89% | D | ↓ 0.26% | 7.89% | — | — | 10 |
| 9 | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet) | 8.77% | D- | ↓ 0.20% | 8.77% | — | — | 7 |
| 10 | FanDuel | 9.24% | D- | ↑ 0.01% | 9.24% | — | — | 10 |
| 11 | BetMGM | 9.25% | D- | ↓ 0.01% | 9.96% | — | 8.53% | 6 |
| 12 | 888sport | 9.49% | D- | ↑ 0.12% | 9.49% | — | — | 10 |
Upcoming Events
| Matchup | Time | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Nautico PE @ Botafogo | May 2, 7:00 PM | 10 books |
| Criciuma @ Cuiabá | May 2, 9:30 PM | 12 books |
| Goiás @ Fortaleza | May 2, 11:30 PM | 10 books |
| Londrina @ Operario PR | May 3, 7:00 PM | 10 books |
| Ponte Preta @ São Bernardo | May 3, 7:00 PM | 10 books |
Best Line Leaders
Which sportsbook offers the best odds most often across 10 events:
| # | Sportsbook | Best Lines |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinnacle | 47 |
| 2 | betPARX | 22 |
| 3 | BetOnline.ag | 7 |
| 4 | BetMGM | 7 |
| 5 | LowVig.ag | 5 |
| 6 | 888sport | 3 |
| 7 | BetUS | 2 |
| 8 | FanDuel | 2 |
| 9 | BetRivers | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sportsbook has the lowest vig for Brazil Série B?
Pinnacle currently has the lowest average vig for Brazil Série B at 4.86%, earning a grade of B.
How do sportsbook odds compare for Brazil Série B?
We compare 12 sportsbooks for Brazil Série B. The vig ranges from 4.86% (Pinnacle) to 9.49% (888sport).
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.