Vig Breakdown
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B+ · #1 of 11
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LowVig.ag lives up to its name when it comes to MLB preseason futures and win totals, consistently offering some of the thinnest margins in the offshore market. Where most books build in 15-20 cents of juice on preseason baseball lines, LowVig typically keeps that spread noticeably tighter, which translates to meaningful savings for bettors placing multiple wagers across team totals and division odds. Their MLB preseason pricing tends to be particularly sharp on over/under win totals, where reduced vig compounds in value for bettors building a portfolio of season-long positions.
The primary disadvantage is that LowVig's preseason MLB menu can be leaner than larger books — fewer prop markets and specials compared to competitors who cast a wider net. However, for serious bettors focused on core preseason markets like win totals, division winners, and pennant futures, the reduced juice makes LowVig a strong option. Sharp bettors and high-volume players who understand how vig erosion affects long-term profitability benefit most from these lines.
Upcoming MLB Preseason Events
| Matchup | Moneyline | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Rays @ Atlanta Braves | -155 / +135 | Mar 16, 5:05 PM |
| Philadelphia Phillies @ Detroit Tigers | -140 / +120 | Mar 16, 5:05 PM |
| Pittsburgh Pirates @ Minnesota Twins | -140 / +120 | Mar 16, 5:05 PM |
| Toronto Blue Jays @ Miami Marlins | -118 / -102 | Mar 16, 5:10 PM |
| Los Angeles Angels @ Athletics | -124 / +104 | Mar 16, 8:05 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does LowVig.ag rank for MLB Preseason?
LowVig.ag has 3.91% average vig for MLB Preseason, earning a grade of B+. They rank #1 of 11 sportsbooks we track for this sport.
Why is LowVig.ag named that way?
LowVig.ag is named for its core value proposition: low vigorish. They operate on a reduced-juice model, frequently offering -105 lines instead of the standard -110. This translates to roughly 2–3% less vig on every bet, which adds up significantly for active bettors.
Is LowVig.ag good for serious bettors?
Yes — LowVig.ag is one of the most value-focused offshore books. Their reduced-juice model means consistently lower vig across all sports. They don't offer flashy promotions but make up for it with genuinely better odds on every bet.
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.