Vig Breakdown
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B+ · #1 of 17
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LowVig.ag consistently delivers some of the sharpest NCAAB lines available in the offshore market, staying true to its brand promise of reduced juice. Where most books default to standard -110/-110 on college basketball spreads and totals, LowVig typically offers -105/-105 or similar reduced-vig pricing. Over a full college basketball season — with its massive slate of games across dozens of conferences — that margin reduction compounds significantly for active bettors. The book's NCAAB spreads and totals are generally competitive with the sharpest market prices, making it a strong option for side-by-side comparison shopping.
The primary advantage is straightforward: bettors keep more of their winnings on every ticket. This makes LowVig.ag particularly valuable for high-volume NCAAB bettors who wager across the full board, including mid-major and smaller conference games where line shopping matters most. The main trade-off is that prop and live betting depth for college basketball may not match larger sportsbooks, so bettors focused on derivative markets might find the selection limited. For straight bets on sides and totals, though, few books consistently beat LowVig's pricing in this sport.
Upcoming NCAAB Events
| Matchup | Moneyline | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Sooners @ Baylor Bears | -102 / -118 | Apr 4, 5:30 PM |
| West Virginia Mountaineers @ Creighton Bluejays | — | Apr 4, 8:00 PM |
| Illinois Fighting Illini @ UConn Huskies | -137 / +117 | Apr 4, 10:09 PM |
| Michigan Wolverines @ Arizona Wildcats | +100 / -120 | Apr 5, 12:49 AM |
| Tulsa Golden Hurricane @ Auburn Tigers | — | Apr 6, 12:00 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does LowVig.ag rank for NCAAB?
LowVig.ag has 3.51% average vig for NCAAB, earning a grade of B+. They rank #1 of 17 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.
Why is college basketball vig so variable?
NCAAB has hundreds of teams and thousands of games per season. Major conference matchups attract decent volume and competitive vig, but mid-major and early-season games see far less action. Sportsbooks compensate with wider margins on lower-profile games.
When is NCAAB season?
College basketball runs from November through early April, culminating in March Madness (the NCAA Tournament). The tournament generates massive betting interest and typically features some of the best vig of the NCAAB season.
Does March Madness have better vig than regular season?
Generally yes. March Madness is one of the most heavily bet events in American sports. The flood of casual and sharp money forces books to tighten their lines. Tournament vig is often 1–2% lower than early-season college basketball.
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.
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.