Pittsburgh Penguins @ Columbus Blue Jackets

Fri, Oct 9, 7:10 PM EDT

Best moneyline price: Columbus Blue Jackets -117 at Pinnacle; Pittsburgh Penguins +105 at LowVig.ag.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
Columbus Blue Jackets Moneyline Pinnacle: -117 -126
Pittsburgh Penguins Moneyline LowVig.ag: +105 -102
Columbus Blue Jackets -1.5 Spread BetUS: +216 +173
Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5 Spread BetMGM: -225 -270
Over 6.5 Total Pinnacle: +101 -110
Under 6.5 Total LowVig.ag: -110 -120

Seattle Kraken @ Detroit Red Wings

Fri, Oct 9, 7:10 PM EDT

Best moneyline price: Detroit Red Wings -139 at Caesars; Seattle Kraken +126 at LowVig.ag.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
Detroit Red Wings Moneyline Caesars: -139 -146
Seattle Kraken Moneyline LowVig.ag: +126 +116
Detroit Red Wings -1.5 Spread LowVig.ag: +180 +155
Seattle Kraken +1.5 Spread BetMGM: -200 -227
Over 6.5 Total theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): +115 +110
Under 6.5 Total DraftKings: -130 -137
Over 6 Total Pinnacle: -107 -119
Under 6 Total LowVig.ag: -101 -116
Over 5.5 Total FanDuel: -140 -145
Under 5.5 Total Hard Rock Bet: +115 +114

New York Rangers @ Washington Capitals

Fri, Oct 9, 7:10 PM EDT

Best moneyline price: Washington Capitals -135 at Hard Rock Bet; New York Rangers +123 at Pinnacle.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
Washington Capitals Moneyline Hard Rock Bet: -135 -146
New York Rangers Moneyline Pinnacle: +123 +115
Washington Capitals -1.5 Spread BetUS: +196 +160
New York Rangers +1.5 Spread BetMGM: -200 -245
Over 5.5 Total Pinnacle: -115 -130
Under 5.5 Total BetUS: +110 -102

Anaheim Ducks @ Winnipeg Jets

Fri, Oct 9, 8:10 PM EDT

Best moneyline price: Winnipeg Jets -118 at FanDuel; Anaheim Ducks +110 at LowVig.ag.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
Winnipeg Jets Moneyline FanDuel: -118 -125
Anaheim Ducks Moneyline LowVig.ag: +110 -102
Winnipeg Jets -1.5 Spread BetUS: +212 +170
Anaheim Ducks +1.5 Spread BetMGM: -225 -265
Over 6.5 Total Pinnacle: +102 -106
Under 6.5 Total LowVig.ag: -115 -123

Minnesota Wild @ Florida Panthers

Sat, Oct 10, 6:10 PM EDT

Best moneyline price: Florida Panthers -125 at Fanatics; Minnesota Wild +120 at DraftKings.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
Florida Panthers Moneyline Fanatics: -125 -142
Minnesota Wild Moneyline DraftKings: +120 -101
Florida Panthers -1.5 Spread DraftKings: +180 +167
Minnesota Wild +1.5 Spread DraftKings: -218 -256
Over 6.5 Total DraftKings: +110 +107
Under 6.5 Total DraftKings: -130 -137

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best NHL lines today?

The table below shows which sportsbook has the best available price on each side of every upcoming NHL event. Line shopping across multiple books can save you 1–3% per bet compared to sticking with a single sportsbook.

How does NHL vig compare to other major sports?

NHL vig sits between NFL and niche sports. Hockey attracts decent volume, especially during playoffs, but less than football or basketball. Expect NHL vig to be 1–3% higher than NFL on average, with puck lines (spreads) typically carrying more vig than moneylines.

When is NHL season?

The NHL regular season runs from October through mid-April, with the Stanley Cup Playoffs extending through June. The season offers consistent daily games from October to April, making it a steady option for bettors during football's off-season.

Why are NHL puck line vig margins wider?

The puck line (±1.5 goals) is harder for books to price efficiently because hockey is low-scoring. A single goal swings the market dramatically. This uncertainty leads to wider margins. Moneyline bets in NHL tend to offer better vig for that reason.

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.