Premier Lacrosse League betting occupies a distinctive niche in the sports wagering landscape. The PLL's high-scoring, fast-paced format — games regularly land in the 12-18 goal range combined — creates volatility that sharp bettors can exploit, particularly on totals. With only eight teams and a relatively compact roster structure, individual player absences carry outsized weight compared to major stick-and-ball sports. The market depth remains thin compared to NFL or NBA: expect moneylines, spreads (typically 1.5 to 3.5 goals), and game totals as the core offerings, with player props and live betting options expanding each season but still limited at most books.
Vig on PLL lines tends to run wider than what bettors encounter in mature markets. Books price in additional margin to account for lower betting volume, less sophisticated modeling infrastructure, and the general uncertainty that comes with a league still building its statistical foundation. It's common to see moneyline juice equivalent to 7-10% vig on standard game lines, compared to 4-5% for a typical NFL side. This is precisely where line shopping delivers the most value — the spread between the sharpest and softest book on any given PLL game can be significant, making vig comparison especially worthwhile in this sport.
The PLL season runs from June through September, with the championship playoff stretch in late summer. Early-season lines tend to carry the widest margins as books and bettors alike calibrate to roster changes, new coaching schemes, and shifting team dynamics. As the season progresses and the sample size grows, lines tighten modestly. Weather is a legitimate factor worth monitoring — the PLL plays outdoors in summer heat across rotating venues, and rain or extreme humidity can suppress scoring and neutralize pace advantages. Home-field edge is largely muted since the league operates a touring model, though host-city crowd energy and travel logistics can still create subtle edges worth factoring into analysis.
↓ 7-day trend: PLL average vig has improved by 0.06 percentage points over the past week (from 5.70% to 5.64%). Sportsbooks are tightening their lines — a good sign for bettors.
Cross-Sport Vig Comparison
PLL averages 5.64% vig across 8 sportsbooks. Here's how that compares to other active sports:
| Sport | Avg Vig | vs PLL |
|---|---|---|
| PLL | 5.64% | — |
| CFL | 5.04% | 0.60% higher |
| NCAAF | 4.68% | 0.96% higher |
| NFL | 4.73% | 0.91% higher |
| NFL Preseason | 4.39% | 1.25% higher |
Vig Rankings
| # | Sportsbook | Avg Vig | Grade | ML | Spreads | Totals | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BetMGM | 4.51% | B | 4.71% | 4.26% | 4.55% | 1 |
| 2 | FanDuel | 5.03% | C+ | 5.04% | 4.89% | 5.16% | 1 |
| 3 | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet) | 5.39% | C+ | 5.30% | 5.30% | 5.56% | 1 |
| 4 | BetRivers | 5.49% | C+ | 5.56% | 5.36% | 5.56% | 1 |
| 5 | Bally Bet | 5.49% | C+ | 5.56% | 5.36% | 5.56% | 1 |
| 6 | Caesars | 6.23% | C | 6.52% | 5.23% | 6.93% | 1 |
| 7 | DraftKings | 6.45% | C | 6.52% | 5.91% | 6.93% | 1 |
| 8 | BetOnline.ag | 6.52% | C | 6.93% | 6.12% | 6.52% | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sportsbook has the lowest PLL vig?
BetMGM currently has the lowest vig at 4.51%, 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.