↑ 7-day trend: Average vig has worsened by 0.07 percentage points over the past week (from 5.21% to 5.28%). Odds margins are widening, meaning bettors are getting less value per wager.
The top 15 books are tightly clustered — only 0.32% separates them. The spread between #1 and #17 is 7.43% — book choice matters significantly for UFL.
The UFL, formed from the 2024 merger of the XFL and USFL, presents a distinct betting landscape compared to the NFL. With only eight teams and a compressed 10-week regular season running from late March through mid-June, the league generates a smaller but increasingly sharp market. Scoring tends to be lower and more volatile than the NFL, partly due to roster turnover, evolving offensive schemes, and a talent pool that's still finding its equilibrium. Bettors who invest time studying these rosters gain a genuine edge, as casual market knowledge is thinner and public betting patterns are less efficient at correcting mispriced lines.
Vig on UFL markets tends to run wider than what bettors encounter on NFL or even college football lines. The reason is straightforward: lower handle volume gives sportsbooks less incentive to sharpen their numbers and more reason to protect themselves with extra margin. Spreads and totals frequently carry juice north of the standard -110/-110 split, and moneyline margins can be notably inflated, especially for lopsided matchups. This makes shopping across multiple books particularly valuable — the difference between a -115 and a -105 line on the same side compounds quickly over a full season.
Odds tend to be widest in the opening weeks of the season, when books have the least reliable data on rosters and team quality. As the season progresses and performance samples grow, lines tighten modestly. Playoff markets, while still niche, often attract sharper action and slightly better vig. Key factors driving UFL odds include quarterback availability — which can swing a line by several points given the lack of depth — along with weather conditions at outdoor venues, home-field dynamics in assigned markets where fan engagement varies widely, and the schematic matchup between coaching staffs still establishing their identities. Bettors who track week-to-week roster moves and practice reports hold a meaningful informational advantage in this developing market.
UFL Sportsbook Vig Rankings
| # | Sportsbook | Avg Vig | Grade | 24h | Moneyline | Spreads | Totals | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bovada | 4.58% | B | ↓ 0.11% | 4.71% | 4.34% | 4.71% | 1 |
| 2 | Caesars | 4.58% | B | ↓ 0.10% | 4.55% | 4.47% | 4.73% | 1 |
| 3 | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet) | 4.62% | B | — | 4.55% | 4.76% | 4.55% | 1 |
| 4 | DraftKings | 4.64% | B | ↑ 0.02% | 4.75% | 4.46% | 4.71% | 1 |
| 5 | BetOnline.ag | 4.65% | B | ↓ 0.02% | 4.55% | 4.71% | 4.71% | 1 |
| 6 | Hard Rock Bet | 4.67% | B | ↓ 0.02% | 4.55% | 4.76% | 4.71% | 1 |
| 7 | FanDuel | 4.67% | B | ↑ 0.39% | 4.55% | 4.76% | 4.71% | 1 |
| 8 | BetMGM | 4.67% | B | ↓ 0.02% | 4.71% | 4.55% | 4.76% | 1 |
| 9 | Pinnacle | 4.70% | B | ↓ 0.03% | 4.76% | 4.59% | 4.76% | 1 |
| 10 | BetUS | 4.71% | B | ↓ 0.02% | — | 4.71% | 4.71% | 1 |
| 11 | BetAnything | 4.76% | B | ↑ 0.14% | — | 4.76% | 4.76% | 1 |
| 12 | MyBookie.ag | 4.85% | B | ↑ 0.04% | 5.04% | 4.76% | 4.76% | 1 |
| 13 | betPARX | 4.90% | B | — | 4.95% | 4.76% | 4.97% | 1 |
| 14 | Bally Bet | 4.90% | B | — | 4.95% | 4.76% | 4.97% | 1 |
| 15 | BetRivers | 4.90% | B | — | 4.95% | 4.76% | 4.97% | 1 |
| 16 | Fanatics | 6.89% | C | ↑ 0.06% | 6.78% | 6.98% | 6.93% | 1 |
| 17 | ReBet | 12.01% | F | ↑ 0.10% | 12.11% | 11.89% | 12.02% | 1 |
Upcoming Events
| Matchup | Time | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| DC Defenders @ Louisville Kings | Jun 13, 7:00 PM | 17 books |
Best Line Leaders
Which sportsbook offers the best odds most often across 1 events:
| # | Sportsbook | Best Lines |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BetOnline.ag | 3 |
| 2 | Bovada | 2 |
| 3 | Hard Rock Bet | 2 |
| 4 | Pinnacle | 2 |
| 5 | DraftKings | 1 |
| 6 | betPARX | 1 |
| 7 | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet) | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sportsbook has the lowest vig for UFL?
Bovada currently has the lowest average vig for UFL at 4.58%, earning a grade of B.
How do sportsbook odds compare for UFL?
We compare 17 sportsbooks for UFL. The vig ranges from 4.58% (Bovada) to 12.01% (ReBet).
When do small vig differences matter for UFL?
The top two books (Bovada and Caesars) are separated by just 0.00%. While small, this adds up over volume — a bettor placing $1,000/week saves roughly $0 per week by choosing the lower-vig book.
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.