Totals betting in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) revolves around wagering on whether the combined goals scored by both teams will land over or under a posted number, typically ranging from 4.5 to 6.5 depending on the matchup. Unlike North American hockey, SHL games tend to feature slightly lower scoring averages due to tighter defensive systems and smaller ice surfaces compared to international rinks, though the league still produces enough offensive variance to make totals markets compelling. Bettors should pay close attention to goaltender rotations, back-to-back scheduling, and late-season motivation — teams locked into playoff positions or eliminated from contention can dramatically shift scoring tendencies.
The totals market in SHL hockey often carries slightly higher vig than moneyline or puck line markets, largely because European hockey attracts lower overall handle and books build in additional margin to manage risk on thinner liquidity. This is precisely where shopping across multiple sportsbooks becomes critical — even small differences in juice on a standard 5.5 total can meaningfully impact long-term returns. Bettors should also monitor line movement carefully, as sharp action on SHL totals tends to come from a smaller pool of informed bettors, meaning early moves often carry significant predictive value.
Cross-Sport totals Vig Comparison
SHL totals averages 5.23% vig across 3 sportsbooks. Here's how that compares to other active sports:
| Sport | Avg Vig | vs SHL |
|---|---|---|
| SHL | 5.23% | — |
| NCAAF | 4.75% | 0.49% higher |
| UFL | 5.47% | 0.23% lower |
| AFL | 6.83% | 1.59% lower |
| MLB | 4.76% | 0.48% higher |
Vig Rankings
| # | Sportsbook | Vig | Grade | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DraftKings | 4.62% | B | 1 |
| 2 | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet) | 5.52% | C+ | 1 |
| 3 | 888sport | 5.56% | C+ | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sportsbook has the lowest SHL totals vig?
DraftKings currently has the lowest vig at 4.62%, 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.