Totals betting in the English Premier League revolves around the combined number of goals scored by both teams in a match, with the most common line set at 2.5 goals. Bettors choose whether the match will produce three or more goals (over) or two or fewer (under). Unlike sports such as basketball or American football where totals regularly land on or near the posted number, EPL totals sit on a half-goal line the vast majority of the time, eliminating pushes and creating a clean binary outcome. Some books also offer alternative lines at 1.5, 3.5, or even Asian totals like 2.25 and 2.75, which introduce split outcomes and can offer sharper value.
The totals market becomes especially valuable when bettors identify mismatches between a team's underlying expected goals (xG) data and their actual goal output, as regression tends to be predictable over time. Matches involving high-pressing sides or leaky defenses frequently see inflated over lines, creating opportunity on the under. Vig on EPL totals typically runs tighter than props and player markets but slightly wider than moneylines and Asian handicaps, making it important to compare pricing across books — even small differences in juice compound significantly across a 38-match season.
Totals Vig Rankings
| # | Sportsbook | Vig | Grade | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinnacle | 2.41% | A | 10 |
| 2 | BetOnline.ag | 3.44% | B+ | 10 |
| 3 | LowVig.ag | 3.45% | B+ | 10 |
| 4 | BetUS | 4.44% | B | 10 |
| 5 | Bovada | 4.57% | B | 10 |
| 6 | BetRivers | 5.95% | C+ | 10 |
| 7 | betPARX | 6.00% | C | 10 |
| 8 | Bally Bet | 6.04% | C | 10 |
| 9 | MyBookie.ag | 6.98% | C | 10 |
| 10 | BetMGM | 8.18% | D- | 10 |
| 11 | Fliff | 10.07% | F | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a totals (over/under) bet?
A totals bet is a wager on whether the combined score of both teams will be over or under a number set by the sportsbook. For example, an NFL total of 47.5 means you're betting whether the final combined score will be 48+ (over) or 47 or fewer (under).
How does totals vig compare to other markets?
Totals vig varies by sport but is generally moderate — between moneyline and spread vig. Totals attract less volume than spreads but more than most prop markets, putting them in a middle ground for vig. Weather and injury news can cause totals to move significantly, sometimes affecting vig.
How does EPL vig compare to American sports?
The English Premier League is the most bet-on football (soccer) league globally. European betting markets are extremely liquid, which drives vig down to competitive levels — often on par with or better than NFL. The three-way moneyline (home/draw/away) does add complexity.
When is EPL season?
The EPL season runs from mid-August through late May, with a brief winter break in January. Matches are primarily on weekends with midweek fixtures during cup competitions. Off-season runs from June to mid-August.
Why does soccer have a three-way moneyline?
Unlike American sports where ties are rare or impossible, draws are common in soccer — about 25% of EPL matches end in a draw. The three-way moneyline (home win, draw, away win) adds a third outcome, which typically results in slightly higher vig compared to a two-way market.
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.