Moneyline betting in Test cricket involves picking which team will win the match outright, but with a critical twist that separates it from most other sports: the draw is a distinct third outcome. This three-way market fundamentally changes the dynamics of moneyline wagering. Rather than splitting probability between two sides, oddsmakers must price in the very real possibility that five days of cricket produces no decisive result. Bettors must assess not just which team is stronger, but whether conditions — pitch deterioration, weather forecasts, and match context — favor a result at all. Some bookmakers also offer two-way moneyline markets that exclude the draw, but these carry significantly different odds and implied probabilities.
The three-way moneyline in Test cricket tends to carry higher vig than two-outcome markets in sports like basketball or tennis, partly because bookmakers build margin across three outcomes rather than two, giving them more room to embed juice without it being immediately obvious. Bettors should compare the combined implied probabilities across all three outcomes to identify which books are offering the leanest margins. The moneyline market is most valuable when conditions strongly favor a result — think subcontinental turners or green seamers in England — where the draw price may be inflated relative to actual probability, creating opportunities on the outright winner selections.
Analysis updated September 13, 2026. Odds data above refreshes hourly.
Cross-Sport moneyline Vig Comparison
Test Matches moneyline averages 7.06% vig across 1 sportsbooks. Here's how that compares to other active sports:
| Sport | Avg Vig | vs Test Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Test Matches | 7.06% | — |
| One Day Internationals | 5.64% | Test Matches runs 1.42 pts higher |
| CFL | 4.78% | Test Matches runs 2.28 pts higher |
| NCAAF | 4.53% | Test Matches runs 2.53 pts higher |
| NCAAF FCS | 5.37% | Test Matches runs 1.69 pts higher |
Vig Rankings
| # | Sportsbook | Vig | Grade | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BetRivers | 7.06% | D | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sportsbook has the lowest Test Matches moneyline vig?
BetRivers currently has the lowest vig at 7.06%, earning a grade of D.
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.