MLS presents a distinct betting landscape compared to the major European leagues. Scoring averages hover around 2.8–3.1 total goals per match, slightly higher than the Premier League or Serie A, which creates interesting dynamics on totals markets. The league's single-entity structure and salary cap produce tighter parity across the table, meaning moneyline underdogs hit at a notably higher rate than in top European leagues. Draw frequency is lower than in FIFA competitions globally, partly due to the league's cultural lean toward decisive results and the shootout-era hangover that still shapes scheduling and fan expectations. Market depth is thinner than for EPL or La Liga — prop markets and Asian handicaps are available at major books but with less liquidity, which often translates to wider margins.
Vig on MLS matches tends to run higher than on premium European soccer leagues. Where a top-flight EPL match might carry a three-way moneyline margin of 3–5%, MLS lines frequently sit in the 5–8% range, particularly at books that treat it as a secondary market. This is a direct consequence of lower betting volume and the difficulty oddsmakers face in pricing a league with significant roster churn, midseason transfer windows, and inconsistent squad rotation. Bettors who shop across multiple sportsbooks can often shave two or more points of vig on the same MLS match, making odds comparison especially valuable in this market.
The MLS regular season runs from late February through mid-October, with playoffs extending into early December. Early-season lines tend to be the softest — books are still calibrating rosters after the offseason, and bettors with strong preseason research can exploit inefficiencies. The summer transfer window (July–August) creates another pocket of opportunity as new Designated Players integrate into squads and oddsmakers lag behind on-field impact. Home-field advantage is more pronounced in MLS than in most top leagues, with elevation (Colorado), heat and humidity (Houston, Miami), and artificial turf (Portland, Seattle) all acting as measurable factors. Tracking injury reports is critical but challenging, as MLS disclosure rules are less standardized than in other North American leagues, giving an edge to bettors who monitor training reports and local beat coverage closely.
Analysis updated October 11, 2026. Odds data above refreshes hourly.
Orlando City SC @ Charlotte FC
Best moneyline price: Charlotte FC -114 at Caesars; Orlando City SC +250 at LowVig.ag; Draw +352 at LowVig.ag.
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte FC | Moneyline | Caesars: -114 | -121 |
| Orlando City SC | Moneyline | LowVig.ag: +250 | +230 |
| Draw | Moneyline | LowVig.ag: +352 | +300 |
| Over 3.5 | Total | BetRivers: -137 | -155 |
| Under 3.5 | Total | BetAnything: +130 | +106 |
| Charlotte FC -0.5 | Spread | Pinnacle: -117 | -123 |
| Orlando City SC +0.5 | Spread | Pinnacle: +101 | -112 |
| Over 3.75 | Total | Bovada: -118 | -118 |
| Under 3.75 | Total | Pinnacle: -101 | -102 |
CF Montreal @ New York City FC
Best moneyline price: New York City FC -225 at BetMGM; CF Montreal +600 at FanDuel; Draw +410 at BetOnline.ag.
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City FC | Moneyline | BetMGM: -225 | -260 |
| CF Montreal | Moneyline | FanDuel: +600 | +500 |
| Draw | Moneyline | BetOnline.ag: +410 | +350 |
| Over 2.5 | Total | BetMGM: -190 | -205 |
| Under 2.5 | Total | Bally Bet: +155 | +130 |
| Over 3.5 | Total | MyBookie.ag: +128 | +120 |
| Under 3.5 | Total | BetRivers: -157 | -179 |
| New York City FC -1.5 | Spread | BetAnything: +115 | +104 |
| CF Montreal +1.5 | Spread | BetOnline.ag: -135 | -144 |
| New York City FC -1.25 | Spread | Pinnacle: -114 | -115 |
| CF Montreal +1.25 | Spread | Pinnacle: -102 | -105 |
| Over 3 | Total | Pinnacle: -117 | -120 |
| Under 3 | Total | BetAnything: +100 | -110 |
D.C. United @ Columbus Crew SC
Best moneyline price: Columbus Crew SC -275 at BetMGM; D.C. United +695 at BetOnline.ag; Draw +470 at BetOnline.ag.
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Crew SC | Moneyline | BetMGM: -275 | -305 |
| D.C. United | Moneyline | BetOnline.ag: +695 | +580 |
| Draw | Moneyline | BetOnline.ag: +470 | +400 |
| Over 3.5 | Total | BetAnything: +110 | -106 |
| Under 3.5 | Total | betPARX: -122 | -140 |
| Columbus Crew SC -1.5 | Spread | Pinnacle: -106 | -115 |
| D.C. United +1.5 | Spread | Pinnacle: -110 | -121 |
| Over 3.25 | Total | Pinnacle: -120 | -120 |
| Under 3.25 | Total | Pinnacle: +101 | +100 |
Philadelphia Union @ FC Cincinnati
Best moneyline price: FC Cincinnati +150 at Bally Bet; Philadelphia Union +155 at Pinnacle; Draw +309 at BetOnline.ag.
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| FC Cincinnati | Moneyline | Bally Bet: +150 | +138 |
| Philadelphia Union | Moneyline | Pinnacle: +155 | +135 |
| Draw | Moneyline | BetOnline.ag: +309 | +280 |
| Over 3.5 | Total | Pinnacle: -112 | -134 |
| Under 3.5 | Total | Bally Bet: +104 | -120 |
| FC Cincinnati 0 | Spread | Pinnacle: -114 | -120 |
| Philadelphia Union 0 | Spread | BetAnything: +100 | -110 |
FC Dallas @ Sporting Kansas City
Best moneyline price: Sporting Kansas City +295 at BetOnline.ag; FC Dallas -120 at Hard Rock Bet; Draw +318 at Pinnacle.
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Kansas City | Moneyline | BetOnline.ag: +295 | +265 |
| FC Dallas | Moneyline | Hard Rock Bet: -120 | -130 |
| Draw | Moneyline | Pinnacle: +318 | +280 |
| Over 3.5 | Total | BetAnything: +120 | -103 |
| Under 3.5 | Total | betPARX: -127 | -147 |
| Sporting Kansas City +0.5 | Spread | BetAnything: +105 | -106 |
| FC Dallas -0.5 | Spread | BetOnline.ag: -125 | -130 |
| Sporting Kansas City +0.75 | Spread | Pinnacle: -120 | -120 |
| FC Dallas -0.75 | Spread | Pinnacle: +101 | +100 |
| Over 3.25 | Total | Pinnacle: -112 | -112 |
| Under 3.25 | Total | Pinnacle: -108 | -108 |
San Diego FC @ St. Louis City SC
Best moneyline price: St. Louis City SC -115 at Fanatics; San Diego FC +275 at BetRivers; Draw +359 at LowVig.ag.
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis City SC | Moneyline | Fanatics: -115 | -130 |
| San Diego FC | Moneyline | BetRivers: +275 | +230 |
| Draw | Moneyline | LowVig.ag: +359 | +300 |
| Over 3.5 | Total | BetAnything: -104 | -118 |
| Under 3.5 | Total | Pinnacle: -112 | -121 |
| St. Louis City SC -0.5 | Spread | Pinnacle: -117 | -122 |
| San Diego FC +0.5 | Spread | Pinnacle: -101 | -113 |
Austin FC @ LA Galaxy
Best moneyline price: LA Galaxy -190 at Hard Rock Bet; Austin FC +460 at LowVig.ag; Draw +400 at LowVig.ag.
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Galaxy | Moneyline | Hard Rock Bet: -190 | -214 |
| Austin FC | Moneyline | LowVig.ag: +460 | +400 |
| Draw | Moneyline | LowVig.ag: +400 | +350 |
| Over 3.5 | Total | BetAnything: +108 | -107 |
| Under 3.5 | Total | BetRivers: -121 | -136 |
| LA Galaxy -1.25 | Spread | Pinnacle: +100 | +100 |
| Austin FC +1.25 | Spread | Pinnacle: -118 | -120 |
| LA Galaxy -1 | Spread | LowVig.ag: -130 | -130 |
| Austin FC +1 | Spread | BetAnything: +110 | +100 |
Real Salt Lake @ San Jose Earthquakes
Best moneyline price: San Jose Earthquakes +132 at Pinnacle; Real Salt Lake +185 at Fanatics; Draw +292 at Pinnacle.
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Earthquakes | Moneyline | Pinnacle: +132 | +125 |
| Real Salt Lake | Moneyline | Fanatics: +185 | +162 |
| Draw | Moneyline | Pinnacle: +292 | +260 |
| Over 3.5 | Total | MyBookie.ag: +111 | +102 |
| Under 3.5 | Total | betPARX: -132 | -155 |
| San Jose Earthquakes -0.25 | Spread | Pinnacle: +105 | +105 |
| Real Salt Lake +0.25 | Spread | Pinnacle: -124 | -125 |
| Over 3.25 | Total | Bovada: -102 | -103 |
| Under 3.25 | Total | Pinnacle: -117 | -118 |
| San Jose Earthquakes 0 | Spread | BetOnline.ag: -138 | -140 |
| Real Salt Lake 0 | Spread | BetAnything: +118 | +107 |
| Over 3 | Total | BetUS: -140 | -141 |
| Under 3 | Total | BetAnything: +121 | +107 |
Chicago Fire @ Colorado Rapids
Best moneyline price: Colorado Rapids +130 at Fanatics; Chicago Fire +209 at LowVig.ag; Draw +272 at LowVig.ag.
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rapids | Moneyline | Fanatics: +130 | +119 |
| Chicago Fire | Moneyline | LowVig.ag: +209 | +180 |
| Draw | Moneyline | LowVig.ag: +272 | +250 |
| Over 2.5 | Total | MyBookie.ag: -168 | -186 |
| Under 2.5 | Total | betPARX: +143 | +120 |
| Colorado Rapids -0.5 | Spread | BetAnything: +136 | +119 |
| Chicago Fire +0.5 | Spread | LowVig.ag: -156 | -165 |
| Colorado Rapids -0.25 | Spread | Pinnacle: -101 | -102 |
| Chicago Fire +0.25 | Spread | Pinnacle: -118 | -118 |
| Over 2.75 | Total | Bovada: -122 | -123 |
| Under 2.75 | Total | Pinnacle: +102 | +102 |
| Over 3 | Total | BetAnything: +110 | +100 |
| Under 3 | Total | LowVig.ag: -130 | -130 |
Seattle Sounders FC @ Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Best moneyline price: Vancouver Whitecaps FC -162 at Pinnacle; Seattle Sounders FC +425 at Hard Rock Bet; Draw +355 at LowVig.ag.
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Moneyline | Pinnacle: -162 | -195 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | Moneyline | Hard Rock Bet: +425 | +350 |
| Draw | Moneyline | LowVig.ag: +355 | +320 |
| Over 3.5 | Total | BetMGM: +110 | -105 |
| Under 3.5 | Total | BetRivers: -124 | -155 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC -1 | Spread | BetAnything: +100 | -112 |
| Seattle Sounders FC +1 | Spread | Pinnacle: -118 | -120 |
| Over 3.25 | Total | Pinnacle: -104 | -105 |
| Under 3.25 | Total | Bovada: -115 | -117 |
| Over 3 | Total | BetUS: -140 | -142 |
| Under 3 | Total | BetAnything: +122 | +108 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best MLS lines today?
The table below shows which sportsbook has the best available price on each side of every upcoming MLS event. Line shopping across multiple books can save you 1–3% per bet compared to sticking with a single sportsbook.
When is MLS season?
Major League Soccer runs from late February through October, with the MLS Cup playoffs extending into November or December. The All-Star Game is typically in July. MLS follows a spring-to-fall schedule unlike European leagues.
How does MLS vig compare to European soccer?
MLS typically has higher vig than top European leagues like the EPL or La Liga because it attracts less global betting volume. European books price MLS less efficiently than their domestic leagues, resulting in wider margins.
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.