Moneyline betting in League 1 — England's third tier of professional football — involves picking the outright result of a match from three possible outcomes: home win, draw, or away win. This three-way market is fundamental to soccer betting and differs significantly from two-way moneylines in American sports. The inclusion of the draw as a distinct outcome creates pricing dynamics that sharp bettors can exploit, particularly in a league where competitive parity often produces tight, low-scoring matches that end level.
League 1 moneyline markets tend to carry higher vig than top-flight competitions like the Premier League, largely because bookmakers face thinner betting volume and greater uncertainty in modeling lower-division sides. Bettors should pay close attention to the draw price, which is frequently where value hides — draws occur at a higher rate in League 1 than casual bettors expect, and books often shade home and away prices to match public bias. Comparing vig across sportsbooks matters more here than in major leagues, as the markup variance between operators can be substantial, sometimes exceeding two or three percentage points on the same fixture.
Moneyline Vig Rankings
| # | Sportsbook | Vig | Grade | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DraftKings | 7.18% | D | 26 |
| 2 | BetMGM | 7.27% | D- | 26 |
| 3 | betPARX | 7.66% | D- | 26 |
| 4 | BetRivers | 8.28% | D- | 26 |
| 5 | LowVig.ag | 8.48% | C+ | 26 |
| 6 | BetOnline.ag | 8.50% | C+ | 26 |
| 7 | Fanatics | 8.67% | D- | 26 |
| 8 | BetUS | 8.75% | D | 26 |
| 9 | Bovada | 8.93% | D | 26 |
| 10 | theScore Bet | 8.99% | D- | 26 |
Upcoming Moneyline Lines
| Matchup | Time | betPARX | BetRivers | BetMGM | Fanatics | DraftKings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Vale @ Blackpool | Mar 17, 7:45 PM | +230 / +112 | +225 / +112 | +270 / +100 | +260 / -105 | +275 / -105 |
| Doncaster Rovers @ Bolton Wanderers | Mar 17, 7:45 PM | +335 / -143 | +330 / -148 | +375 / -160 | +375 / -160 | +370 / -160 |
| Mansfield Town @ Bradford City | Mar 17, 7:45 PM | +265 / -108 | +265 / -109 | +280 / -110 | +280 / -110 | +280 / -110 |
| Reading @ Burton Albion | Mar 17, 7:45 PM | +195 / +128 | +195 / +125 | +210 / +120 | +210 / +115 | +220 / +115 |
| Wycombe Wanderers @ Cardiff City | Mar 17, 7:45 PM | +300 / -125 | +295 / -127 | +320 / -130 | +330 / -130 | +340 / -135 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a moneyline bet?
A moneyline bet is the simplest form of sports wagering — you're picking which team will win the game outright, with no point spread involved. The odds reflect each team's implied probability of winning. Favorites have negative odds (e.g., -150) and underdogs have positive odds (e.g., +130).
Why does moneyline vig vary by matchup?
Moneyline vig is lowest on evenly matched games and highest on lopsided matchups. When a heavy favorite is -500, the book needs a wide margin on the underdog side to balance risk. Close games near pick'em (-110/-110) will always have the tightest vig.
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 exceptional and rare — these are typically sharp-friendly books. A (2–3%) is excellent. B+ (3–4%) is above average. B (4–5%) is the industry standard for most recreational sportsbooks. C (5–6%) is below average. D (above 6%) indicates high-juice markets where bettors face a steep cost per wager.
- 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.