↑ 7-day trend: Average vig has worsened by 0.07 percentage points over the past week (from 7.20% to 7.27%). Odds margins are widening, meaning bettors are getting less value per wager.
BetOnline.ag leads with 4.32% vig (B), followed by Bovada at 4.87%. The spread between #1 and #12 is 4.98% — book choice matters significantly for FIFA World Cup.
The FIFA World Cup presents a distinctive betting landscape shaped by its low-scoring nature and the outsized impact of single goals. With matches frequently ending 1-0 or 2-1, the margins between outcomes are razor-thin, creating fertile ground for value-seeking bettors. The tournament's depth of markets is exceptional — moneylines, Asian handicaps, correct score, both teams to score, player props, and a robust futures market for outright winner all compete for attention. The group stage offers the most volume, with multiple matches per day, while the knockout rounds introduce the wrinkle of extra time and penalties, which fundamentally changes how draw and advance markets are priced.
Vig on World Cup markets tends to be tighter than what bettors encounter in most international soccer competitions. The sheer volume of handle the tournament attracts — it's the most bet-on sporting event globally — incentivizes sportsbooks to compete aggressively on price. Moneyline and spread margins on marquee matches between top-tier nations can approach 2-3% at the sharpest books, comparable to NFL sides. However, margins widen considerably on group-stage matches involving lower-profile nations, correct score props, and exotic parlays, where recreational money flows freely and books face less competitive pressure to sharpen their lines.
Because the World Cup runs only once every four years, the betting window is compressed and intensely competitive. Odds are sharpest during the group stage when the schedule is dense and books are adjusting rapidly to new information. Key factors that move lines include squad fitness — managers often rotate in the group stage, making lineup news critical — along with climate conditions at the host venue, tactical matchup dynamics between contrasting styles of play, and the historical tendency for European teams to underperform in South American and Asian host countries. Bettors who track expected goals data and pressing intensity from qualifying campaigns gain a meaningful edge over those relying solely on FIFA rankings or reputation.
FIFA World Cup Sportsbook Vig Rankings
| # | Sportsbook | Avg Vig | Grade | 24h | Moneyline | Spreads | Totals | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BetOnline.ag | 4.32% | B | ↓ 0.01% | 3.87% | 4.52% | 4.57% | 23 |
| 2 | Bovada | 4.87% | B | ↑ 0.01% | 5.47% | 4.57% | 4.62% | 20 |
| 3 | Pinnacle | 5.53% | C+ | ↑ 0.02% | 6.65% | 4.80% | 5.24% | 23 |
| 4 | Hard Rock Bet | 6.74% | C | ↓ 0.04% | 6.74% | — | — | 23 |
| 5 | FanDuel | 7.07% | D | ↓ 0.05% | 7.07% | — | — | 41 |
| 6 | Bally Bet | 7.69% | D | ↓ 0.01% | 7.09% | — | 8.29% | 49 |
| 7 | betPARX | 7.69% | D | ↓ 0.01% | 7.09% | — | 8.29% | 49 |
| 8 | BetRivers | 7.70% | D | ↓ 0.01% | 7.10% | — | 8.30% | 47 |
| 9 | MyBookie.ag | 7.99% | D | — | 8.00% | 8.02% | 7.96% | 24 |
| 10 | DraftKings | 9.10% | D- | ↑ 0.05% | 9.10% | — | — | 24 |
| 11 | BetMGM | 9.20% | D- | ↓ 0.02% | 10.36% | — | 8.04% | 23 |
| 12 | 888sport | 9.30% | D- | — | 9.30% | — | — | 23 |
Upcoming Events
| Matchup | Time | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa @ Mexico | Jun 11, 7:00 PM | 12 books |
| Czech Republic @ South Korea | Jun 12, 2:00 AM | 12 books |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina @ Canada | Jun 12, 7:00 PM | 11 books |
| Paraguay @ USA | Jun 13, 1:00 AM | 12 books |
| Switzerland @ Qatar | Jun 13, 7:00 PM | 12 books |
Best Line Leaders
Which sportsbook offers the best odds most often across 49 events:
| # | Sportsbook | Best Lines |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BetOnline.ag | 68 |
| 2 | Bovada | 53 |
| 3 | betPARX | 49 |
| 4 | Bally Bet | 37 |
| 5 | FanDuel | 34 |
| 6 | BetRivers | 32 |
| 7 | Pinnacle | 19 |
| 8 | BetMGM | 12 |
| 9 | MyBookie.ag | 11 |
| 10 | 888sport | 5 |
| 11 | Hard Rock Bet | 2 |
| 12 | DraftKings | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sportsbook has the lowest vig for FIFA World Cup?
BetOnline.ag currently has the lowest average vig for FIFA World Cup at 4.32%, earning a grade of B.
How do sportsbook odds compare for FIFA World Cup?
We compare 12 sportsbooks for FIFA World Cup. The vig ranges from 4.32% (BetOnline.ag) to 9.30% (888sport).
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.