Vig Breakdown
Average
D · #11 of 13
Moneyline
Spreads
Totals
theScore Bet's Handball-Bundesliga coverage is relatively limited compared to dedicated European sportsbooks, which is unsurprising given the platform's primary focus on North American markets. When lines are available, they tend to appear closer to match time and concentrate on major matchups involving clubs like THW Kiel, SC Magdeburg, and Flensburg-Handewitt rather than offering deep coverage across the full fixture list. Margins on Handball-Bundesliga markets typically run wider than what bettors will find at European-focused operators, reflecting the lower volume and liquidity in this niche.
The platform's main disadvantage here is the narrow range of bet types — expect standard moneylines and spreads with limited prop or halftime markets. However, bettors already using theScore Bet for its strong North American offerings who want occasional Bundesliga handball action without maintaining a second account may find the convenience worthwhile. Sharp handball bettors seeking the tightest lines and broadest market depth should cross-reference these odds against European books before placing.
Upcoming Bundesliga - Germany Events
| Matchup | Moneyline | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TSG Hoffenheim @ RB Leipzig | -110 / +240 | Mar 20, 7:30 PM |
| Bayer Leverkusen @ 1. FC Heidenheim | +375 / -175 | Mar 21, 2:30 PM |
| Borussia Monchengladbach @ 1. FC Köln | +125 / +195 | Mar 21, 2:30 PM |
| Union Berlin @ Bayern Munich | -550 / +1000 | Mar 21, 2:30 PM |
| Werder Bremen @ VfL Wolfsburg | +155 / +145 | Mar 21, 2:30 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does theScore Bet rank for Bundesliga - Germany?
theScore Bet has 7.68% average vig for Bundesliga - Germany, earning a grade of D. They rank #11 of 13 sportsbooks we track for this sport.
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.