Overall Vig
D · Rank #16 of 20
Averages are unweighted across all 36 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.
ESPN BET, which evolved from theScore Bet after Penn Entertainment's landmark deal with ESPN in 2023, operates as a fully regulated sportsbook across multiple U.S. states. The rebrand brought one of the most recognizable names in sports media into the legal betting space, instantly giving the platform massive brand recognition. It holds legitimate state-issued licenses and operates within the regulatory frameworks of each jurisdiction where it's available, making it a trustworthy option from a compliance standpoint.
The platform's greatest strength is its deep integration with the ESPN ecosystem. Bettors benefit from seamless access to ESPN's editorial content, stats, and live scores, creating a unified sports consumption and wagering experience that few competitors can match. The app interface is clean and intuitive, and the market coverage spans major U.S. sports comprehensively. However, ESPN BET has notable weaknesses. Odds competitiveness has been a recurring concern — lines frequently lag behind sharper books like Pinnacle or even mainstream competitors like FanDuel and DraftKings. Promotional offers, while initially aggressive during the launch phase, have normalized and don't consistently stand out. The parlay and prop builder tools, while functional, lack the depth and customization found on more mature platforms.
ESPN BET is best suited for casual and recreational bettors who are already embedded in the ESPN media universe and value the convenience of betting alongside their existing sports content habits. Sharp or high-volume bettors will likely find the odds less favorable and the limits less accommodating compared to books that cater to professional action. The sportsbook's long-term viability is backed by Penn Entertainment's substantial resources and ESPN's unmatched media reach, but it still needs to close the gap on product depth and pricing to compete seriously at the top tier of the U.S. market.
Analysis updated August 23, 2026. Odds data above refreshes hourly.
Vig by Sport
| Sport | Avg Vig | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Primera División - Argentina | 9.11% | D- |
| Austrian Football Bundesliga | 10.72% | F |
| Belgium First Div | 8.96% | D- |
| Boxing | 5.66% | C+ |
| Brazil Série B | 9.84% | D- |
| CFL | 4.67% | B |
| Copa Libertadores | 7.80% | D |
| Championship | 8.82% | D- |
| EFL Cup | 7.36% | D |
| League 1 | 10.57% | F |
| League 2 | 10.31% | F |
| EPL | 7.46% | D |
| Ligue 1 - France | 7.37% | D |
| Ligue 2 - France | 10.65% | F |
| Bundesliga - Germany | 6.55% | C |
| Bundesliga 2 - Germany | 10.82% | F |
| 3. Liga - Germany | 10.82% | F |
| Serie A - Italy | 7.41% | D |
| Serie B - Italy | 10.62% | F |
| KBO | 6.72% | C |
| Liiga | 6.04% | C |
| MLB | 4.60% | B |
| NBA | 4.49% | B |
| NCAAF | 4.62% | B |
| NFL | 4.57% | B |
| NHL | 4.68% | B |
| NPB | 6.86% | C |
| PLL | 5.53% | C+ |
| La Liga - Spain | 6.82% | C |
| La Liga 2 - Spain | 10.74% | F |
| SHL | 5.74% | C+ |
| UEFA Champions League | 7.36% | D |
| UEFA Europa League | 6.48% | C |
| MLS | 7.46% | D |
| WNBA | 4.75% | B |
| WTA Guadalajara Open | 7.01% | D |
theScore Bet (ESPN Bet) Odds by Sport
Frequently Asked Questions
How good are theScore Bet (ESPN Bet) odds?
theScore Bet (ESPN Bet) has an average vig of 7.50%, earning a grade of D. They rank #16 out of 20 tracked sportsbooks.
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.
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, BetAnything). 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 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.