UFL totals betting involves wagering on the combined points scored by both teams in a game, with bettors choosing whether the final score will go over or under the sportsbook's projected total. Unlike college or NFL games where totals commonly range from 45-55 points, UFL totals typically sit between 38-48 points due to the league's developing offensive schemes and shorter season limiting team chemistry. The lower-scoring nature of UFL games makes each touchdown significantly more impactful on totals outcomes, creating opportunities for sharp bettors who can identify when books haven't properly adjusted for weather conditions, backup quarterbacks, or teams playing with playoff implications.
The most valuable spots in UFL totals markets often emerge early in the week before recreational money moves the lines, particularly when betting on unders in games featuring teams with inconsistent passing attacks or poor red zone efficiency. Weather becomes crucial for outdoor games, as wind and rain can dramatically suppress scoring in a league where kicking games remain inconsistent. Vig on UFL totals generally runs higher than established leagues, typically ranging from -115 to -120 on both sides, compared to the -110 standard in NFL markets. This increased juice reflects the books' uncertainty around a newer league, making line shopping essential for serious UFL bettors looking to minimize the mathematical disadvantage over time.
↓ 7-day trend: UFL totals average vig has improved by 0.81 percentage points over the past week (from 6.13% to 5.33%). Sportsbooks are tightening their lines — a good sign for bettors.
Cross-Sport totals Vig Comparison
UFL totals averages 5.33% vig across 16 sportsbooks. Here's how that compares to other active sports:
| Sport | Avg Vig | vs UFL |
|---|---|---|
| UFL | 5.33% | — |
| NCAAF | 4.74% | 0.59% higher |
| AFL | 6.97% | 1.65% lower |
| KBO | 6.64% | 1.31% lower |
| MLB | 4.87% | 0.46% higher |
Vig Rankings
| # | Sportsbook | Vig | Grade | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet) | 4.48% | B | 3 |
| 2 | Bovada | 4.55% | B | 3 |
| 3 | BetMGM | 4.70% | B | 3 |
| 4 | DraftKings | 4.73% | B | 3 |
| 5 | FanDuel | 4.74% | B | 3 |
| 6 | BetOnline.ag | 4.76% | B | 3 |
| 7 | BetAnything | 4.76% | B | 3 |
| 8 | MyBookie.ag | 4.76% | B | 3 |
| 9 | BetUS | 4.76% | B | 3 |
| 10 | Pinnacle | 4.77% | B | 3 |
| 11 | betPARX | 4.91% | B | 3 |
| 12 | Bally Bet | 4.91% | B | 3 |
| 13 | BetRivers | 4.91% | B | 3 |
| 14 | Caesars | 5.27% | C+ | 3 |
| 15 | Fanatics | 6.94% | C | 3 |
| 16 | ReBet | 11.27% | F | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sportsbook has the lowest UFL totals vig?
theScore Bet (ESPN Bet) currently has the lowest vig at 4.48%, 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.