Totals betting in the CFL asks bettors to predict whether the combined score of both teams will finish over or under a posted number. Given the CFL's wider field, 12-man rosters, three-down format, and rouge scoring, totals tend to sit significantly higher than their NFL counterparts — often in the 48–55 range, with some matchups climbing into the low 60s. This creates a distinct market where understanding CFL-specific offensive dynamics is essential, as bettors accustomed to American football totals can easily misjudge scoring environments.
The totals market becomes most valuable when weather and venue conditions are overlooked by oddsmakers. Wind in open-air stadiums like Winnipeg's can suppress passing games dramatically, while dome games in BC Place historically skew toward higher-scoring affairs. Bettors should also monitor quarterback rotations and short weeks in the CFL's compact schedule, as fatigue and personnel changes directly impact scoring output. Regarding vig, CFL totals often carry slightly wider margins than spreads or moneylines, particularly at books with lower CFL handle volume. Comparing juice across sportsbooks on these lines can yield meaningful savings over a full season.
Cross-Sport totals Vig Comparison
CFL totals averages 4.76% vig across 5 sportsbooks. Here's how that compares to other active sports:
| Sport | Avg Vig | vs CFL |
|---|---|---|
| CFL | 4.76% | — |
| NCAAF | 4.75% | 0.01% higher |
| NFL | 4.91% | 0.15% lower |
| NFL Preseason | 4.53% | 0.23% higher |
| UFL | 5.71% | 0.95% lower |
Vig Rankings
| # | Sportsbook | Vig | Grade | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FanDuel | 4.76% | B | 1 |
| 2 | BetOnline.ag | 4.76% | B | 1 |
| 3 | LowVig.ag | 4.76% | B | 1 |
| 4 | BetAnything | 4.76% | B | 1 |
| 5 | BetUS | 4.76% | B | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sportsbook has the lowest CFL totals vig?
FanDuel currently has the lowest vig at 4.76%, earning a grade of B.
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.