Overall Vig
C+ · Rank #13 of 20
↓ 7-day trend: DraftKings's average vig has improved by 0.07 percentage points over the past week (from 5.95% to 5.88%).
DraftKings is one of the two dominant sportsbooks in the regulated U.S. market, competing directly with FanDuel for the largest share of legal sports betting handle nationwide. Originally built on the back of its daily fantasy sports platform, DraftKings launched its sportsbook in 2018 and has since expanded aggressively across dozens of states. It operates under full state-level regulation, meaning bettors can expect standard consumer protections, reliable payouts, and legal accountability — a clear advantage over offshore alternatives.
Where DraftKings excels is in product depth and promotional generosity. The platform consistently offers one of the widest selections of betting markets in the U.S., covering everything from major leagues down to niche props, same-game parlays, and in-play options. Its app is polished and feature-rich, and the integration of DFS, sportsbook, and casino creates a sticky ecosystem. On the flip side, DraftKings is known for adjusting lines quickly and limiting accounts that show sustained profitability, making it less friendly to sharp bettors than some competitors. Its odds on mainstream markets can also lag slightly behind the sharpest available prices, particularly on sides and totals in major sports. Juice on standard lines tends to be competitive but not industry-leading.
DraftKings is best suited for recreational and moderately active bettors who value a broad menu of markets, frequent promotions, and a seamless mobile experience. Casual bettors and parlays enthusiasts will find the platform especially appealing, while high-volume or professional bettors may eventually run into account restrictions. Its reputation for reliability and liquidity is strong, and as a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: DKNG), it carries a level of financial transparency that few competitors can match.
Vig by Sport
| Sport | Avg Vig | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| AFL | 6.95% | C |
| Boxing | 5.38% | C+ |
| Brazil Série B | 7.53% | D |
| CFL | 4.63% | B |
| Primera División - Chile | 7.61% | D |
| FIFA World Cup | 4.29% | B |
| Veikkausliiga - Finland | 7.08% | D |
| International Twenty20 | 6.24% | C |
| League of Ireland | 8.18% | D- |
| MMA | 5.17% | C+ |
| MLB | 5.12% | C+ |
| NCAA Baseball | 5.92% | C+ |
| NCAAF | 4.71% | B |
| NFL | 4.59% | B |
| NFL Preseason | 4.66% | B |
| NHL | 4.40% | B |
| One Day Internationals | 5.56% | C+ |
| PLL | 6.52% | C |
| Superettan - Sweden | 6.49% | C |
| Test Matches | 7.88% | D |
| WNBA | 4.58% | B |
DraftKings Odds by Sport
Frequently Asked Questions
How good are DraftKings odds?
DraftKings has an average vig of 5.88%, earning a grade of C+. They rank #13 out of 20 tracked sportsbooks.
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.
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.