FanDuel is one of the two dominant sportsbooks in the regulated U.S. market, consistently competing with DraftKings for the top market share position in nearly every state where it operates. Originally built on the back of its daily fantasy sports platform, FanDuel transitioned into full-scale sports betting after the 2018 PASPA repeal and quickly established itself as a household name. It is fully licensed and regulated in every state where it offers wagering, backed by its parent company Flutter Entertainment, one of the largest gambling corporations in the world. That institutional backing provides a level of financial reliability and operational stability that smaller or offshore books simply cannot match.
FanDuel's core strengths lie in its user experience, speed of line posting, and same-game parlay product, which has become a signature offering. The app is widely regarded as one of the cleanest and most intuitive in the industry, making live betting and navigation seamless. Promotions are competitive, particularly for new users, and the sportsbook consistently offers strong odds on major markets — NFL sides and totals, for instance, are typically priced competitively with the sharpest lines available in the legal U.S. landscape. Where FanDuel falls short is in its treatment of winning bettors. Accounts that show sustained profitability can face reduced limits or promotional restrictions, a common practice among recreational-leaning books but one that makes it less appealing to sharp or professional bettors.
FanDuel is best suited for casual to moderately serious bettors who value a polished interface, fast payouts, and broad market coverage across major U.S. sports. It's an excellent primary book for NFL, NBA, and MLB bettors who want reliable pricing and a friction-free experience, even if it's not the ideal home for high-volume grinders seeking the loosest limits in the market.
Overall Vig
C
Vig by Sport
| Sport | Avg Vig | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| NFL | 4.54% | B |
| NCAAF | 4.62% | B |
| CFL | 4.72% | B |
| NHL | 4.80% | B |
| WNBA | 4.85% | B |
| PLL | 4.87% | B |
| MLB | 4.97% | B |
| FIFA World Cup | 5.27% | C+ |
| MMA | 5.36% | C+ |
| International Twenty20 | 5.86% | C+ |
| NCAA Baseball | 5.88% | C+ |
| Superettan - Sweden | 6.50% | C |
| Boxing | 6.51% | C |
| MiLB | 6.84% | C |
| Allsvenskan - Sweden | 7.59% | D |
| Super League - China | 7.62% | D |
| Brazil Série B | 8.05% | D- |
| Primera División - Chile | 8.61% | D- |
| La Liga 2 - Spain | 8.82% | D- |
| League of Ireland | 9.18% | D- |
| Veikkausliiga - Finland | 9.38% | D- |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FanDuel's average vig?
FanDuel has an overall average vig of 6.42%, earning a grade of C. They cover 21 sports.
How does FanDuel vig compare to DraftKings?
FanDuel and DraftKings typically have similar vig levels as regulated US sportsbooks. FanDuel occasionally edges ahead on specific markets. Both tend to have higher base vig than offshore books, but offer promotions and same-game parlays to attract recreational bettors.
What makes FanDuel different from offshore sportsbooks?
FanDuel is a regulated, licensed sportsbook operating under state gaming commissions. This means deposit/withdrawal protection, tax reporting, and legal recourse if disputes arise. The tradeoff is generally higher vig and more aggressive bettor limiting compared to offshore alternatives.
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.