NFL moneyline betting strips the game down to its simplest form: pick the winner, collect the payout. Unlike point spread wagers, there's no margin of victory to worry about — a one-point win pays the same as a blowout. This simplicity comes at a cost, though. Heavy favorites in the NFL can carry moneyline prices of -300 or steeper, meaning bettors risk significant capital for modest returns. The real strategic value in NFL moneyline betting emerges with underdogs and in games with tight spreads. When a line sits at 2.5 or 3 points, the moneyline on the underdog often offers plus-money odds on a team that's essentially a coin flip to win, creating genuine expected-value opportunities.
Vig on NFL moneyline markets tends to run higher than on point spreads, where the standard -110/-110 structure keeps the juice relatively transparent. Moneyline vig widens considerably in mismatched games — books build extra margin into lopsided favorites because recreational bettors gravitate toward "sure things." Comparing vig across sportsbooks matters most in these spots, where the difference between -280 and -310 on a favorite — or +240 versus +260 on an underdog — meaningfully impacts long-term profitability. Bettors should also monitor line movement closely on Monday and Thursday night games, where sharper money often arrives late and shifts the moneyline more dramatically than in the crowded Sunday slate.
Analysis updated September 13, 2026. Odds data above refreshes hourly.
Moneyline Vig Rankings
| # | Sportsbook | Vig | Grade | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LowVig.ag | 3.56% | B+ | 27 |
| 2 | BetOnline.ag | 3.56% | B+ | 27 |
| 3 | Pinnacle | 3.70% | B+ | 15 |
| 4 | BetUS | 3.70% | B+ | 28 |
| 5 | BetAnything | 3.88% | B+ | 15 |
| 6 | Bovada | 3.91% | B+ | 15 |
| 7 | FanDuel | 3.99% | B+ | 28 |
| 8 | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet) | 4.11% | B | 15 |
| 9 | Caesars | 4.21% | B | 26 |
| 10 | BetMGM | 4.22% | B | 15 |
| 11 | DraftKings | 4.24% | B | 28 |
| 12 | Hard Rock Bet | 4.35% | B | 15 |
| 13 | ReBet | 4.45% | B | 28 |
| 14 | Fanatics | 4.53% | B | 15 |
| 15 | Bally Bet | 4.79% | B | 28 |
| 16 | BetRivers | 4.79% | B | 28 |
| 17 | betPARX | 4.79% | B | 28 |
| 18 | MyBookie.ag | 5.06% | C+ | 27 |
| 19 | 888sport | 5.35% | C+ | 16 |
| 20 | Fliff | 5.95% | C+ | 15 |
Upcoming Moneyline Lines
| Matchup (away @ home) | Time | DraftKings | Caesars | FanDuel | BetMGM | theScore Bet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts @ Washington Commanders | Oct 4, 9:30 AM EDT | -192 / +160 | -193 / +162 | -220 / +184 | -210 / +170 | -215 / +180 |
| Arizona Cardinals @ New York Giants | Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT | -142 / +120 | -137 / +116 | -134 / +114 | -140 / +115 | -145 / +125 |
| Tennessee Titans @ Baltimore Ravens | Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT | +470 / -650 | +480 / -700 | +560 / -800 | +525 / -700 | +550 / -900 |
| New England Patriots @ Buffalo Bills | Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT | +240 / -298 | +260 / -325 | +275 / -340 | +270 / -325 | +260 / -320 |
| New York Jets @ Chicago Bears | Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT | +145 / -175 | +149 / -176 | +148 / -176 | +145 / -175 | +150 / -175 |
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.
Why is NFL vig typically lower than other sports?
NFL games attract massive betting volume, which forces sportsbooks to compete on price. Higher liquidity lets books operate on thinner margins. The result is that NFL moneylines, spreads, and totals usually carry some of the lowest vig in all of sports betting.
What markets are available for NFL betting?
We track three core NFL markets: moneyline (who wins), point spreads (margin of victory), and totals (over/under combined points). Each market has its own vig profile — spreads tend to have the tightest lines because they see the highest volume.
When does NFL season start and end?
The NFL regular season runs from early September through mid-January, with playoffs extending through the Super Bowl in February. Preseason odds typically appear in August. During the off-season (March–August), sportsbooks may post futures but per-game lines are unavailable.
How do NFL spreads affect vig?
NFL point spreads are the most heavily bet market in American sports. This intense competition among both bettors and sportsbooks drives spreads to their most efficient prices. You'll often see NFL spreads at -110/-110 or better at sharp books, translating to vig under 5%.
Does vig change closer to NFL game time?
Yes. Early-week NFL lines often carry higher vig as books manage exposure with limited information. As kickoff approaches and sharp money flows in, lines tighten and vig tends to decrease. Betting closer to game time often means better prices, especially at sharp-friendly books.
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.
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.