Vig Breakdown
Average
D- · #11 of 12
Moneyline
Spreads
Totals
888sport generally offers competitive FIFA World Cup odds, particularly on major match markets like match result, both teams to score, and over/under goals. Their pricing on tournament outright winners and group stage markets tends to sit in the middle of the pack, occasionally matching or slightly trailing sharper books like Pinnacle on key lines. Where 888sport does stand out is in the breadth of pre-tournament and in-play specials — top goalscorer, stage of elimination, and team-specific props are well-covered during World Cup cycles, and their margins on these secondary markets are often tighter than many recreational-facing competitors.
Bettors who value a clean interface, solid live betting options, and a wide prop menu will find 888sport a practical choice for World Cup wagering. Casual and intermediate bettors benefit most — the platform pairs reasonable odds with frequent enhanced price promotions during marquee tournaments. Sharp bettors focused purely on securing the best available line, however, should cross-reference 888sport's prices against lower-margin alternatives before committing.
Upcoming FIFA World Cup Events
| Matchup | Moneyline | Time |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa @ Mexico | -225 / +550 | Jun 11, 7:00 PM |
| Czech Republic @ South Korea | +162 / +150 | Jun 12, 2:00 AM |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina @ Canada | +240 / -125 | Jun 12, 7:00 PM |
| Paraguay @ USA | +260 / -110 | Jun 13, 1:00 AM |
| Switzerland @ Qatar | +800 / -350 | Jun 13, 7:00 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does 888sport rank for FIFA World Cup?
888sport has 9.45% average vig for FIFA World Cup, earning a grade of D-. They rank #11 of 12 sportsbooks we track for this sport.
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.