Overall Vig
C · Rank #12 of 20
Averages are unweighted across all 48 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.
↓ 7-day trend: FanDuel's average vig has improved by 0.08 percentage points over the past week (from 6.85% to 6.77%).
FanDuel is the largest legal sportsbook in the United States by handle, operating across more than 20 states with full regulatory licensing. Its dominance traces back to its origins as a daily fantasy sports platform, which gave it a massive user base and brand recognition well before the post-PASPA sportsbook boom. FanDuel is fully regulated, meaning bettors get the protections of state oversight — segregated funds, dispute resolution channels, and reliable payouts — without the uncertainty that comes with offshore alternatives.
The platform's greatest strengths are its user experience and promotional generosity. The app is widely considered the cleanest and most intuitive in the US market, with fast bet placement, a well-organized live betting interface, and smooth navigation across sports and bet types. FanDuel also tends to offer competitive odds on major markets, particularly NFL sides and totals, and frequently runs same-game parlay promotions and profit boosts that add genuine value when used selectively. Where FanDuel falls short is in its treatment of winning bettors. Accounts that show sustained profitability can face limits on bet size relatively quickly, and the book is not considered sharp-friendly by any measure. Its alternate lines and derivative markets also tend to carry wider margins than what sharper books like Circa or Pinnacle would offer, and its odds on less popular sports or lower-tier leagues can lag behind competitors.
FanDuel is best suited for recreational and moderate-volume bettors who prioritize a seamless mobile experience and want access to frequent promotions. Casual NFL, NBA, and MLB bettors will find strong pricing on mainstream markets and a deep menu of player props. High-volume sharps or bettors focused on niche markets will likely find better value and fewer restrictions elsewhere, but for the average US bettor looking for a reliable, well-regulated book with broad market coverage, FanDuel remains a top-tier option.
Analysis updated August 23, 2026. Odds data above refreshes hourly.
Vig by Sport
FanDuel Odds by Sport
Frequently Asked Questions
How good are FanDuel odds?
FanDuel has an average vig of 6.77%, earning a grade of C. They rank #12 out of 20 tracked sportsbooks.
How does FanDuel vig compare to DraftKings?
FanDuel and DraftKings typically have similar vig levels as regulated US sportsbooks. FanDuel occasionally edges ahead on specific markets. Both tend to have higher base vig than offshore books, but offer promotions and same-game parlays to attract recreational bettors.
What makes FanDuel different from offshore sportsbooks?
FanDuel is a regulated, licensed sportsbook operating under state gaming commissions. This means deposit/withdrawal protection, tax reporting, and legal recourse if disputes arise. The tradeoff is generally higher vig and more aggressive bettor limiting compared to offshore 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 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.