Moneyline betting in Liiga — Finland's top professional ice hockey league — involves picking the outright winner of a match. Unlike North American hockey markets, Liiga moneyline odds are typically offered on both regulation-time outcomes (including the draw) and full-time results that account for overtime and shootouts. This distinction is critical: a three-way moneyline (home/draw/away) carries fundamentally different risk and value than a two-way line. Bettors need to confirm which format they're wagering on, as the odds and implied probabilities shift significantly between the two.
Moneyline markets in Liiga tend to offer the most value when there's a clear mismatch in team form or when sharp information around lineup changes — particularly goaltender rotations — hasn't been fully priced in. Liiga receives less betting volume than the NHL or SHL, which means lines can be slower to adjust and vig can vary more dramatically across books. Generally, moneyline vig in Liiga runs slightly higher than in spreads or totals, since the lower liquidity gives sportsbooks less incentive to sharpen their prices. Comparing vig across multiple books is especially worthwhile in this market, where even small differences in juice can meaningfully impact long-term profitability.
Analysis updated September 13, 2026. Odds data above refreshes hourly.
Moneyline Vig Rankings
| # | Sportsbook | Vig | Grade | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DraftKings | 4.30% | B | 7 |
| 2 | 888sport | 5.41% | C+ | 7 |
| 3 | betPARX | 5.47% | C+ | 7 |
| 4 | BetRivers | 5.47% | C+ | 7 |
| 5 | Bally Bet | 5.47% | C+ | 7 |
| 6 | Pinnacle | 5.58% | C+ | 7 |
| 7 | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet) | 6.07% | C | 7 |
| 8 | Hard Rock Bet | 6.67% | C | 7 |
Upcoming Moneyline Lines
| Matchup | Time | Pinnacle | betPARX | BetRivers | Bally Bet | Hard Rock Bet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPK @ KalPa | Sep 15, 3:30 PM | -152 / +122 | -150 / +120 | -150 / +120 | -150 / +120 | -150 / +115 |
| Jukurit @ TPS | Sep 15, 3:30 PM | -267 / +200 | -265 / +200 | -265 / +200 | -265 / +200 | -260 / +185 |
| Kiekko-Espoo @ SaiPa | Sep 15, 3:30 PM | -144 / +116 | -143 / +115 | -143 / +115 | -143 / +115 | -150 / +115 |
| Tappara @ Pelicans | Sep 15, 3:30 PM | -139 / +112 | -152 / +123 | -152 / +123 | -152 / +123 | -140 / +110 |
| Sport @ Ässät | Sep 15, 3:30 PM | -223 / +172 | -250 / +195 | -250 / +195 | -250 / +195 | -220 / +165 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a moneyline bet?
A moneyline bet is the simplest form of sports wagering — you're picking which team will win the game outright, with no point spread involved. The odds reflect each team's implied probability of winning. Favorites have negative odds (e.g., -150) and underdogs have positive odds (e.g., +130).
Why does moneyline vig vary by matchup?
Moneyline vig is lowest on evenly matched games and highest on lopsided matchups. When a heavy favorite is -500, the book needs a wide margin on the underdog side to balance risk. Close games near pick'em (-110/-110) will always have the tightest vig.
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.