Totals betting in NFL preseason revolves around wagering on whether the combined score of both teams will go over or under a number set by oddsmakers, typically landing in the 33–37 range — notably lower than regular-season lines. The preseason context is critical: starters often play a series or two before yielding to second- and third-string players, which fundamentally alters scoring dynamics. Bettors need to track coaching tendencies around playing time, as a head coach resting starters entirely can turn an expected competitive game into a sloppy, low-scoring affair — or conversely, backups pressing to make the roster can generate turnovers and short-field scores that inflate totals unpredictably.
The totals market in NFL preseason tends to carry slightly wider vig than regular-season totals, largely because books face thinner betting volume and greater uncertainty in modeling outcomes. Standard juice on regular-season totals often sits near -110/-110, but preseason lines frequently shade toward -112 or -115 on one side to manage risk. The sharpest value in preseason totals often emerges late in the week as depth chart decisions and playing-time commitments become public. Bettors who monitor beat reporters and Wednesday/Thursday practice reports can gain a genuine informational edge before the line adjusts.
Analysis updated September 13, 2026. Odds data above refreshes hourly.
Cross-Sport totals Vig Comparison
NFL Preseason totals averages 5.19% vig across 17 sportsbooks. Here's how that compares to other active sports:
Vig Rankings
| # | Sportsbook | Vig | Grade | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinnacle | 3.83% | B+ | 1 |
| 2 | BetMGM | 4.30% | B | 1 |
| 3 | Bovada | 4.71% | B | 1 |
| 4 | DraftKings | 4.71% | B | 1 |
| 5 | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet) | 4.71% | B | 1 |
| 6 | Caesars | 4.74% | B | 1 |
| 7 | Bally Bet | 4.74% | B | 1 |
| 8 | betPARX | 4.74% | B | 1 |
| 9 | FanDuel | 4.75% | B | 1 |
| 10 | Fanatics | 4.76% | B | 1 |
| 11 | BetAnything | 4.76% | B | 1 |
| 12 | BetUS | 4.76% | B | 1 |
| 13 | MyBookie.ag | 4.76% | B | 1 |
| 14 | BetRivers | 4.76% | B | 1 |
| 15 | Hard Rock Bet | 6.93% | C | 1 |
| 16 | Fliff | 7.94% | D | 1 |
| 17 | ReBet | 8.26% | D- | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sportsbook has the lowest NFL Preseason totals vig?
Pinnacle currently has the lowest vig at 3.83%, 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.