Vig Breakdown

Average

4.18%

B · #3 of 17

Moneyline

4.95%

Spreads

3.56%

Totals

4.02%

Upcoming EPL Events

MatchupMoneylineTime
Manchester City @ Bournemouth +368 / -149 May 19, 6:30 PM
Tottenham Hotspur @ Chelsea -106 / +310 May 19, 7:15 PM
Arsenal @ Crystal Palace -247 / +642 May 24, 3:00 PM
Aston Villa @ Manchester City +694 / -309 May 24, 3:00 PM
Bournemouth @ Nottingham Forest +116 / +215 May 24, 3:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Pinnacle rank for EPL?

Pinnacle has 4.18% average vig for EPL, earning a grade of B. They rank #3 of 17 sportsbooks we track for this sport.

Why is Pinnacle considered the sharpest sportsbook?

Pinnacle operates a high-volume, low-margin model. They don't limit winning bettors and offer some of the lowest vig in the industry. Their lines are used as the benchmark by professional bettors worldwide — when other books move, it's often to align with Pinnacle.

Is Pinnacle available in the US?

Pinnacle does not accept customers from the United States. They operate primarily in European and Asian markets. US bettors looking for similarly sharp pricing should consider LowVig.ag or BetAnySports as reduced-juice alternatives.

How does Pinnacle vig compare to US sportsbooks?

Pinnacle typically offers vig 1-3% lower than regulated US sportsbooks and 2-4% lower than recreational offshore books. On popular markets like NFL spreads, Pinnacle's vig can dip below 2%, which is exceptional in the industry.

How does EPL vig compare to American sports?

The English Premier League is the most bet-on football (soccer) league globally. European betting markets are extremely liquid, which drives vig down to competitive levels — often on par with or better than NFL. The three-way moneyline (home/draw/away) does add complexity.

When is EPL season?

The EPL season runs from mid-August through late May, with a brief winter break in January. Matches are primarily on weekends with midweek fixtures during cup competitions. Off-season runs from June to mid-August.

Why does soccer have a three-way moneyline?

Unlike American sports where ties are rare or impossible, draws are common in soccer — about 25% of EPL matches end in a draw. The three-way moneyline (home win, draw, away win) adds a third outcome, which typically results in slightly higher vig compared to a two-way market.

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.

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.