Overall Comparison
DraftKings
Average vig · C+
↓ 0.09% down since yesterday
LowVig.ag ✔ Lower Vig
Average vig · B
↑ 0.07% up since yesterday
7-day trend: DraftKings has improved by 0.62% over the past week.
LowVig.ag wins on 24 of 26 sports. The biggest gap is in Super League - China, where LowVig.ag charges 2.86% less vig. DraftKings is only competitive in Boxing and Austrian Football Bundesliga.
Vig Comparison by Sport
| Sport | DraftKings | LowVig.ag | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCAAF | 4.69% | 3.00% | LowVig.ag |
| NFL | 4.59% | 3.18% | LowVig.ag |
| NFL Preseason | 4.66% | 2.91% | LowVig.ag |
| UFL | 4.60% | — | — |
| AFL | 7.05% | — | — |
| KBO | 5.41% | 4.23% | LowVig.ag |
| MLB | 4.59% | 2.94% | LowVig.ag |
| NPB | 4.98% | 4.09% | LowVig.ag |
| NBA | 4.57% | 3.13% | LowVig.ag |
| WNBA | 4.60% | 3.85% | LowVig.ag |
| Boxing | 5.51% | 5.80% | DraftKings |
| IPL | 5.51% | 4.42% | LowVig.ag |
| T20 Blast | — | — | — |
| Test Matches | 6.57% | — | — |
| Handball-Bundesliga | — | — | — |
| AHL | — | — | — |
| NHL | 4.31% | 3.48% | LowVig.ag |
| NCAA Lacrosse | 6.60% | — | — |
| PLL | 6.59% | — | — |
| MMA | 4.84% | — | — |
| NRL | — | — | — |
| State of Origin | — | — | — |
| Austrian Football Bundesliga | 5.15% | 5.69% | DraftKings |
| Brazil Série A | 7.02% | 4.75% | LowVig.ag |
| Brazil Série B | 6.77% | 5.56% | LowVig.ag |
| Primera División - Chile | 7.68% | 5.24% | LowVig.ag |
| Super League - China | 8.20% | 5.34% | LowVig.ag |
| Copa Libertadores | — | 4.98% | — |
| Copa Sudamericana | 7.57% | — | — |
| League 2 | 7.35% | 5.72% | LowVig.ag |
| FIFA World Cup | 4.91% | — | — |
| Veikkausliiga - Finland | 8.44% | 5.88% | LowVig.ag |
| Ligue 1 - France | — | — | — |
| Bundesliga - Germany | — | 3.93% | — |
| Bundesliga 2 - Germany | — | — | — |
| Serie B - Italy | — | 5.90% | — |
| J League | — | — | — |
| League of Ireland | 6.14% | 4.98% | LowVig.ag |
| Eliteserien - Norway | 5.96% | 4.77% | LowVig.ag |
| La Liga 2 - Spain | — | 5.38% | — |
| Premiership - Scotland | — | — | — |
| Allsvenskan - Sweden | 5.65% | 5.17% | LowVig.ag |
| Superettan - Sweden | 7.27% | 5.62% | LowVig.ag |
| UEFA Champions League | 5.50% | 3.83% | LowVig.ag |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 4.76% | 4.05% | LowVig.ag |
| ATP French Open | 5.24% | 4.46% | LowVig.ag |
| WTA French Open | 5.63% | 4.41% | LowVig.ag |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DraftKings or LowVig.ag better for odds?
LowVig.ag currently offers lower vig overall. DraftKings averages 5.85% vig (C+) while LowVig.ag averages 4.56% vig (B).
How does DraftKings compare to LowVig.ag by sport?
We compare both books across 47 sports. The comparison covers vig percentages, grades, and which book offers better odds per sport.
How does DraftKings vig compare to offshore books?
DraftKings is a regulated US sportsbook that generally has higher vig than sharp offshore books like Pinnacle or BetOnline. However, they frequently run promotions, odds boosts, and profit boosts that can offset the higher base vig for recreational bettors.
In which states is DraftKings available?
DraftKings is available in 20+ states including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, Colorado, and others. Availability depends on state-level sports betting legislation. Check the DraftKings website for current state availability.
Does DraftKings limit winning bettors?
Yes, DraftKings is known to limit or restrict accounts of consistently profitable bettors. This is standard practice among regulated US sportsbooks. Bettors who are limited on DraftKings often turn to offshore sharp-friendly alternatives.
Why is LowVig.ag named that way?
LowVig.ag is named for its core value proposition: low vigorish. They operate on a reduced-juice model, frequently offering -105 lines instead of the standard -110. This translates to roughly 2–3% less vig on every bet, which adds up significantly for active bettors.
Is LowVig.ag good for serious bettors?
Yes — LowVig.ag is one of the most value-focused offshore books. Their reduced-juice model means consistently lower vig across all sports. They don't offer flashy promotions but make up for it with genuinely better odds on every bet.
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 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.