Pinnacle leads with 3.53% vig (B+), followed by BetUS at 4.36%. The spread between #1 and #17 is 7.79% — book choice matters significantly for CFL.
The Canadian Football League presents a distinct betting landscape shaped by its unique rulebook. The larger field, three-down format, and 20-second play clock produce a faster, higher-scoring game than its American counterpart, with totals routinely landing in the 45–55 point range and frequent late-game swings driven by the rouge and mandatory single-point converts from the 32-yard line. These scoring dynamics create volatility that sharper bettors can exploit, particularly in totals and live markets. However, the CFL draws significantly less betting volume than the NFL or NCAA football, which means oddsmakers invest fewer resources into sharpening their lines — a double-edged sword that can create value but also wider margins.
Vig on CFL markets tends to run higher than on NFL games, where massive handle and competition among books compress margins to razor-thin levels. Because the CFL is a lower-volume, nine-team league with a smaller bettor pool, sportsbooks build in more juice to protect themselves against the relative scarcity of sharp action. Spreads and totals commonly carry the standard -110/-110 structure, but moneylines and props often feature noticeably inflated margins. Shopping across multiple books becomes especially important here — the difference in vig between the sharpest and softest books on a given CFL game can be substantial, sometimes exceeding two or three percentage points.
The CFL regular season runs from mid-June through late October, with the Grey Cup typically held in mid-to-late November. Early-season lines tend to be softer as books and bettors alike calibrate to roster turnover, new coaching schemes, and the annual influx of players cut from NFL camps. Vig often tightens as the season progresses and betting volume increases around the Labour Day Classic rivalries and the playoff push. Weather becomes a critical variable from September onward, particularly for prairie teams in Winnipeg, Regina, and Edmonton, where wind and cold can suppress scoring. Home-field advantage is pronounced in the CFL — partly due to travel logistics across the country and partly due to distinct field surfaces — making venue splits a factor worth weighting heavily in any handicapping model.
CFL Sportsbook Vig Rankings
| # | Sportsbook | Avg Vig | Grade | 24h | Moneyline | Spreads | Totals | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinnacle | 3.53% | B+ | ↑ 0.01% | 3.33% | 3.36% | 3.91% | 3 |
| 2 | BetUS | 4.36% | B | ↓ 0.01% | 3.68% | 4.67% | 4.74% | 3 |
| 3 | LowVig.ag | 4.38% | B | — | 3.73% | 4.67% | 4.73% | 3 |
| 4 | BetOnline.ag | 4.38% | B | — | 3.73% | 4.67% | 4.73% | 3 |
| 5 | BetAnything | 4.50% | B | ↑ 0.02% | 3.96% | 4.76% | 4.76% | 3 |
| 6 | Bovada | 4.52% | B | ↑ 0.03% | 4.07% | 4.76% | 4.73% | 3 |
| 7 | DraftKings | 4.60% | B | ↑ 0.06% | 4.32% | 4.73% | 4.74% | 3 |
| 8 | BetMGM | 4.62% | B | ↑ 0.01% | 4.51% | 4.67% | 4.68% | 3 |
| 9 | FanDuel | 4.68% | B | ↓ 0.01% | 4.53% | 4.76% | 4.75% | 7 |
| 10 | Bally Bet | 4.83% | B | — | 4.84% | 4.88% | 4.76% | 3 |
| 11 | betPARX | 4.83% | B | — | 4.84% | 4.88% | 4.76% | 3 |
| 12 | MyBookie.ag | 4.84% | B | ↓ 0.02% | 4.99% | 4.76% | 4.76% | 3 |
| 13 | Caesars | 4.91% | B | ↑ 0.03% | 4.25% | 5.26% | 5.21% | 3 |
| 14 | Hard Rock Bet | 4.93% | B | ↑ 0.12% | 5.13% | 4.92% | 4.74% | 3 |
| 15 | BetRivers | 5.51% | C+ | — | 5.23% | 5.63% | 5.66% | 3 |
| 16 | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet) | 5.72% | C+ | ↑ 0.02% | 5.16% | 6.00% | 6.01% | 7 |
| 17 | ReBet | 11.32% | F | ↓ 0.66% | 11.35% | 11.33% | 11.29% | 3 |
Upcoming Events
| Matchup | Time | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Tiger-Cats @ Winnipeg Blue Bombers | Jun 12, 12:30 AM | 17 books |
| Toronto Argonauts @ Montreal Alouettes | Jun 12, 11:00 PM | 17 books |
| BC Lions @ Saskatchewan Roughriders | Jun 13, 11:00 PM | 17 books |
| BC Lions @ Hamilton Tiger-Cats | Jun 19, 11:30 PM | 2 books |
| Toronto Argonauts @ Ottawa Redblacks | Jun 20, 5:00 PM | 2 books |
Best Line Leaders
Which sportsbook offers the best odds most often across 7 events:
| # | Sportsbook | Best Lines |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FanDuel | 15 |
| 2 | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet) | 8 |
| 3 | Pinnacle | 5 |
| 4 | LowVig.ag | 3 |
| 5 | Hard Rock Bet | 3 |
| 6 | BetMGM | 2 |
| 7 | MyBookie.ag | 2 |
| 8 | Bally Bet | 2 |
| 9 | DraftKings | 1 |
| 10 | Bovada | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sportsbook has the lowest vig for CFL?
Pinnacle currently has the lowest average vig for CFL at 3.53%, earning a grade of B+.
How do sportsbook odds compare for CFL?
We compare 17 sportsbooks for CFL. The vig ranges from 3.53% (Pinnacle) to 11.32% (ReBet).
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.