MLB preseason totals betting involves wagering on whether the combined runs scored by both teams will finish over or under a number set by the sportsbook. Spring training games present a unique dynamic for totals because rosters are in constant flux — starters often play just a few innings before giving way to minor leaguers, bullpen arms are stretching out, and pitchers are experimenting with new pitches rather than attacking hitters with their best stuff. This creates an environment where early-spring games tend to skew higher-scoring, while games closer to Opening Day — when starters pitch deeper and lineups more closely resemble regular-season configurations — often tighten up.

Sharp bettors focus heavily on lineup announcements and pitcher workload plans, which teams often release just hours before first pitch. A posted total of 9.5 can look very different depending on whether a club's ace is throwing five innings or two. Vig on preseason totals tends to run wider than regular-season MLB totals, reflecting thinner betting volume and greater uncertainty. Books have less incentive to sharpen these lines, which means the gap between the best and worst available juice can be significant — making line shopping across multiple sportsbooks particularly valuable in this market.

Totals Vig Rankings

#SportsbookVigGradeEvents
1 BetAnything 4.76% B 1
2 LowVig.ag 4.76% B 1
3 BetOnline.ag 4.76% B 1
4 Caesars 4.76% B 1
5 Bovada 4.76% B 1
6 DraftKings 4.76% B 1
7 theScore Bet (ESPN Bet) 4.76% B 1
8 MyBookie.ag 4.99% C+ 1
9 FanDuel 5.65% C+ 1
10 BetUS 6.98% C+ 1
11 Hard Rock Bet 6.98% C 1
12 BetRivers 7.74% D 1
13 betPARX 7.74% D 1
14 ReBet 8.05% D- 1
15 Fliff 9.09% D- 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a totals (over/under) bet?

A totals bet is a wager on whether the combined score of both teams will be over or under a number set by the sportsbook. For example, an NFL total of 47.5 means you're betting whether the final combined score will be 48+ (over) or 47 or fewer (under).

How does totals vig compare to other markets?

Totals vig varies by sport but is generally moderate — between moneyline and spread vig. Totals attract less volume than spreads but more than most prop markets, putting them in a middle ground for vig. Weather and injury news can cause totals to move significantly, sometimes affecting 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 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.