Moneyline betting in MLS requires a different mindset than in other major American sports because of the three-way outcome structure. Unlike NFL or NBA moneylines where one team must win, MLS regular-season matches can end in a draw, creating a third option that fundamentally changes the math. Bettors must choose between the home side, the away side, or the draw — and that draw outcome hits frequently, roughly 25% of the time across a typical MLS season. This makes pricing more complex for sportsbooks and creates more room for value, particularly on the draw, which casual bettors tend to overlook.
From a strategy standpoint, the three-way moneyline is often most valuable when targeting road underdogs or draws in matches between closely matched teams, as public money tends to flow toward home favorites. Vig on MLS moneylines can vary significantly across books — more so than in high-volume leagues like the NFL — because MLS attracts less sharp action, giving sportsbooks less incentive to sharpen their lines. Comparing hold percentages across books is especially worthwhile here, as the spread between the tightest and loosest moneyline markets in MLS can be substantial, directly impacting long-term profitability.
Analysis updated September 13, 2026. Odds data above refreshes hourly.
Moneyline Vig Rankings
| # | Sportsbook | Vig | Grade | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LowVig.ag | 4.92% | B | 14 |
| 2 | BetOnline.ag | 4.92% | B | 14 |
| 3 | BetAnything | 5.00% | C+ | 15 |
| 4 | Pinnacle | 5.28% | C+ | 15 |
| 5 | Fanatics | 5.48% | C+ | 15 |
| 6 | BetUS | 6.20% | C | 1 |
| 7 | Bovada | 6.40% | C | 15 |
| 8 | BetMGM | 7.33% | D | 15 |
| 9 | betPARX | 7.37% | D | 15 |
| 10 | Bally Bet | 7.37% | D | 15 |
| 11 | BetRivers | 7.37% | D | 15 |
| 12 | Hard Rock Bet | 7.41% | D | 15 |
| 13 | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet) | 7.46% | D | 15 |
| 14 | MyBookie.ag | 8.11% | D- | 15 |
| 15 | DraftKings | 9.25% | D- | 15 |
| 16 | 888sport | 9.56% | D- | 15 |
| 17 | ReBet | 10.00% | F | 15 |
Upcoming Moneyline Lines
| Matchup | Time | betPARX | Bally Bet | BetRivers | Hard Rock Bet | ReBet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Red Bulls @ New York City FC | Sep 18, 11:30 PM | +310 / -143 | +310 / -143 | +310 / -143 | +300 / -145 | +265 / -128 |
| Columbus Crew SC @ CF Montreal | Sep 19, 11:30 PM | +145 / +163 | +145 / +163 | +145 / +163 | +145 / +165 | +155 / +135 |
| Charlotte FC @ D.C. United | Sep 19, 11:30 PM | +145 / +155 | +145 / +155 | +145 / +155 | +145 / +155 | +152 / +139 |
| Los Angeles FC @ San Jose Earthquakes | Sep 19, 11:30 PM | +210 / +105 | +210 / +105 | +210 / +105 | +210 / +105 | +181 / +115 |
| Orlando City SC @ New England Revolution | Sep 19, 11:30 PM | +275 / -129 | +275 / -129 | +275 / -129 | +275 / -130 | +255 / -127 |
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 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.