The Scottish Premiership presents a distinctive betting landscape shaped by a pronounced competitive imbalance. Celtic and Rangers historically dominate, often priced at heavy odds-on figures that compress value on match results. Below the Old Firm, a tightly bunched middle tier — featuring clubs like Aberdeen, Hibernian, Hearts, and Dundee United — produces far more unpredictable outcomes, which is where sharper bettors tend to focus. The league's relatively low scoring averages, typically hovering around 2.4 to 2.7 goals per match, make totals markets interesting but volatile, and the split-season format, where the 12-team league divides into top and bottom halves after 33 rounds, creates unique late-season dynamics that aren't always quickly reflected in the odds.
Vig on Scottish Premiership matches tends to run wider than what bettors encounter in the English Premier League or major European leagues. Because the market attracts less overall volume, sportsbooks build in larger margins — particularly on secondary markets like correct score, Asian handicaps, and player props. Moneyline margins on Old Firm matches can tighten to around 4-6% at competitive books, since those games draw significant action globally, but a midweek fixture between St. Mirren and Kilmarnock might carry margins north of 7-8%. Comparing vig across books matters significantly here, as the spread between the sharpest and softest offerings can be substantial.
The season runs from early August through late May, with a winter break typically in January. Odds tend to be most competitive during high-profile fixtures and the post-split run-in, when stakes are clear and markets attract more liquidity. Weather is a genuine factor — Scottish winters bring heavy pitch conditions, strong winds, and occasional postponements, all of which can suppress scoring and favor defensive sides. Home advantage remains more pronounced than in many European leagues, particularly at grounds like Tynecastle and Pittodrie where atmosphere and tight dimensions influence match tempo. Tracking squad depth is essential, as smaller clubs often lack the roster quality to absorb injuries without significant drop-offs in performance.
Cross-Sport Vig Comparison
Premiership - Scotland averages 7.38% vig across 6 sportsbooks. Here's how that compares to other active sports:
| Sport | Avg Vig | vs Premiership - Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| Premiership - Scotland | 7.38% | — |
| NCAAF | 4.68% | 2.70% higher |
| AFL | 6.94% | 0.44% higher |
| MLB | 6.01% | 1.37% higher |
| MLB Preseason | 6.15% | 1.23% higher |
Vig Rankings
| # | Sportsbook | Avg Vig | Grade | ML | Spreads | Totals | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fanatics | 5.68% | C+ | 5.68% | — | — | 6 |
| 2 | Bovada | 7.33% | D | 8.28% | 6.85% | 6.85% | 6 |
| 3 | betPARX | 7.40% | D | 7.69% | — | 7.12% | 6 |
| 4 | BetMGM | 7.83% | D | 6.90% | — | 8.76% | 6 |
| 5 | BetRivers | 7.88% | D | 8.00% | — | 7.77% | 6 |
| 6 | DraftKings | 8.16% | D- | 8.16% | — | — | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sportsbook has the lowest Premiership - Scotland vig?
Fanatics currently has the lowest vig at 5.68%, earning a grade of C+.
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 exceptional and rare — these are typically sharp-friendly books. A (2–3%) is excellent. B+ (3–4%) is above average. B (4–5%) is the industry standard for most recreational sportsbooks. C (5–6%) is below average. D (above 6%) indicates high-juice markets where bettors face a steep cost per wager.
- 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.