Overall Comparison
DraftKings
Average vig · C
Caesars ✔ Lower Vig
Average vig · C+
↓ 0.26% down since yesterday
Averages are unweighted across all sports each book prices. Books that post lines on many low-liquidity international leagues (e.g. BetMGM, Pinnacle) carry higher averages than their NFL/NBA pricing alone would suggest — compare per-sport rows for like-for-like.
7-day trend: DraftKings has worsened by 0.06% over the past week; Caesars has improved by 0.17%.
DraftKings wins on 8 of 15 sports. The biggest gap is in UEFA Europa League, where DraftKings charges 2.76% less vig.
Vig Comparison by Sport
Both books post lines on 15 of the 72 sports we track.
| Sport | DraftKings | Caesars | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFL | 4.56% | 4.68% | DraftKings |
| NCAAF | 4.57% | 4.62% | DraftKings |
| NFL | 4.59% | 4.57% | Caesars |
| MLB | 4.65% | 3.92% | Caesars |
| NPB | 5.35% | 6.54% | DraftKings |
| NBA | 4.59% | 4.59% | Tie |
| NBA Preseason | 4.59% | 4.63% | DraftKings |
| WNBA | 4.55% | 4.46% | Caesars |
| NHL | 4.24% | 4.56% | DraftKings |
| MMA | 5.30% | 4.93% | Caesars |
| EPL | 5.98% | 7.21% | DraftKings |
| Serie A - Italy | 9.10% | 7.59% | Caesars |
| UEFA Champions League | 4.82% | 6.03% | DraftKings |
| UEFA Europa League | 4.69% | 7.45% | DraftKings |
| MLS | 8.22% | 7.13% | Caesars |
57 more sports where only one book (or neither) currently posts lines
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DraftKings or Caesars better for odds?
Caesars currently offers lower vig overall. DraftKings averages 6.66% vig (C) while Caesars averages 5.53% vig (C+).
How does DraftKings compare to Caesars by sport?
We compare both books across 72 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.
Is Caesars Sportsbook the same as William Hill?
Yes — Caesars Entertainment acquired William Hill in 2021 and rebranded US operations as Caesars Sportsbook. Our data may show "Caesars" or "William Hill" depending on how the API reports the book. The odds and vig are the same entity.
How does Caesars vig compare to other regulated books?
Caesars typically has similar vig to DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM. They compete more on loyalty rewards (Caesars Rewards program) and retail sportsbook access than on odds quality. Sharp bettors will find better pricing at offshore books.
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.
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.