Moneyline betting in MLS requires a different mindset than in other North American sports because of the three-way outcome structure. Unlike NFL or NBA moneylines where one side must win, MLS moneylines include the draw as a distinct third option. This fundamentally changes the odds landscape — home favorites that might sit at -180 in a two-way market get pushed closer to -130 or -140 when draw probability is factored in. Bettors who ignore the draw or treat it as a throwaway option are leaving value on the table, as draws occur in roughly 25% of MLS matches.
From a strategy standpoint, moneyline value in MLS tends to surface around road underdogs and draws, where public money disproportionately flows toward home sides and favorites. Monitoring squad rotation during congested schedules — particularly around U.S. Open Cup matches and the Leagues Cup — can reveal soft lines before books adjust. Regarding vig, three-way moneylines typically carry higher total overround than MLS spreads (Asian handicaps) or totals, simply because the additional outcome gives sportsbooks more room to build in margin. Bettors comparing books on this market can find meaningful vig differences, sometimes exceeding two percentage points between the sharpest and softest offerings.
Moneyline Vig Rankings
| # | Sportsbook | Vig | Grade | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LowVig.ag | 5.00% | C+ | 15 |
| 2 | BetOnline.ag | 5.00% | C+ | 15 |
| 3 | Pinnacle | 5.30% | C+ | 15 |
| 4 | Fanatics | 5.54% | C+ | 15 |
| 5 | BetAnything | 5.93% | C+ | 15 |
| 6 | Caesars | 6.04% | C | 15 |
| 7 | MyBookie.ag | 6.13% | C | 15 |
| 8 | Hard Rock Bet | 6.18% | C | 27 |
| 9 | Bovada | 6.39% | C | 15 |
| 10 | BetUS | 6.39% | C | 14 |
| 11 | Bally Bet | 6.42% | C | 27 |
| 12 | betPARX | 6.42% | C | 27 |
| 13 | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet) | 6.78% | C | 15 |
| 14 | BetRivers | 7.02% | D | 27 |
| 15 | FanDuel | 7.22% | D | 15 |
| 16 | BetMGM | 7.51% | D | 15 |
| 17 | DraftKings | 8.30% | D- | 15 |
| 18 | 888sport | 9.43% | D- | 15 |
Upcoming Moneyline Lines
| Matchup | Time | MyBookie.ag | FanDuel | 888sport | LowVig.ag | BetOnline.ag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Earthquakes @ Toronto FC | May 2, 5:00 PM | +222 / +109 | +210 / +110 | +220 / +105 | +238 / +105 | +238 / +105 |
| Seattle Sounders FC @ Sporting Kansas City | May 2, 6:30 PM | +330 / -137 | +340 / -150 | +340 / -143 | +338 / -137 | +338 / -137 |
| Portland Timbers @ Real Salt Lake | May 2, 8:45 PM | -192 / +430 | -210 / +430 | -200 / +400 | -196 / +500 | -196 / +500 |
| Orlando City SC @ Inter Miami CF | May 2, 11:15 PM | +670 / -330 | +700 / -425 | +700 / -350 | +685 / -322 | +685 / -322 |
| CF Montreal @ Atlanta United FC | May 2, 11:30 PM | +246 / +100 | +250 / -105 | +250 / -105 | +256 / +100 | +256 / +100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a moneyline bet?
A moneyline bet is the simplest form of sports wagering — you're picking which team will win the game outright, with no point spread involved. The odds reflect each team's implied probability of winning. Favorites have negative odds (e.g., -150) and underdogs have positive odds (e.g., +130).
Why does moneyline vig vary by matchup?
Moneyline vig is lowest on evenly matched games and highest on lopsided matchups. When a heavy favorite is -500, the book needs a wide margin on the underdog side to balance risk. Close games near pick'em (-110/-110) will always have the tightest vig.
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 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.