Totals betting in MLB preseason — also known as spring training — involves wagering on whether the combined runs scored by both teams will finish over or under a posted number. Unlike the regular season, where totals typically hover around 8 or 9 runs, spring training games can see inflated numbers due to the nature of the competition. Pitchers are working on specific pitches rather than trying to dominate, position players rotate frequently, and minor leaguers often fill late-inning roles. This creates scoring environments that differ significantly from what bettors encounter during the regular season, making the posted total a moving target that demands careful evaluation of each day's lineup and pitching plan.
The totals market in spring training rewards bettors who dig into lineup cards and bullpen usage patterns. Teams that deploy their starting pitcher for only two or three innings before handing the ball to prospects tend to see run totals climb. The vig on spring training totals is often wider than what books charge on regular-season MLB totals, reflecting lower betting volume and greater uncertainty. Standard regular-season totals might carry -110 on both sides, but preseason lines frequently feature elevated juice — sometimes -115 or worse — making it essential to compare prices across books before placing a wager. Even small vig differences compound meaningfully over a full spring training slate.
Analysis updated October 18, 2026. Odds data above refreshes hourly.
Cross-Sport totals Vig Comparison
MLB Preseason totals averages 6.04% vig across 15 sportsbooks. Here's how that compares to other active sports:
Vig Rankings
| # | Sportsbook | Vig | Grade | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BetAnything | 4.76% | B | 1 |
| 2 | LowVig.ag | 4.76% | B | 1 |
| 3 | BetOnline.ag | 4.76% | B | 1 |
| 4 | Caesars | 4.76% | B | 1 |
| 5 | Bovada | 4.76% | B | 1 |
| 6 | DraftKings | 4.76% | B | 1 |
| 7 | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet) | 4.76% | B | 1 |
| 8 | MyBookie.ag | 4.99% | C+ | 1 |
| 9 | FanDuel | 5.65% | C+ | 1 |
| 10 | BetUS | 6.98% | C+ | 1 |
| 11 | Hard Rock Bet | 6.98% | C | 1 |
| 12 | BetRivers | 7.74% | D | 1 |
| 13 | betPARX | 7.74% | D | 1 |
| 14 | ReBet | 8.05% | D- | 1 |
| 15 | Fliff | 9.09% | D- | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sportsbook has the lowest MLB Preseason totals vig?
BetAnything 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 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.