Public Betting, Money Percentages, and Splits

Discover the ALL odds and predictions covers contest players are making with consensus picks

Matchup Date Consensus Sides Picks Indepth
NBA Den Pho Tue. Mar 24
11:00 pm ET
77%
23%
-5.5
+5.5
151
46
Details
NHL Tor Bos Tue. Mar 24
7:00 pm ET
23%
77%
+163
-170
50
164
Details
NHL Chi Nyi Tue. Mar 24
7:00 pm ET
26%
74%
+170
-178
52
149
Details
NBA Sac Orl Thu. Mar 26
7:00 pm ET
74%
26%
+16.5
-16.5
37
13
Details
NCAAB Joes Unm Tue. Mar 24
9:00 pm ET
74%
26%
+10.5
-10.5
212
76
Details
MLB Tex Phi Thu. Mar 26
4:15 pm ET
27%
73%
+120
-145
68
180
Details
NCAAB Sju Duke Fri. Mar 27
7:10 pm ET
72%
28%
+6.5
-6.5
189
74
Details
NBA Okc Bos Wed. Mar 25
7:30 pm ET
70%
30%
-3.5
+3.5
31
13
Details
NHL Ana Van Tue. Mar 24
10:00 pm ET
70%
30%
-164
+156
104
44
Details
NCAAB Ala Mich Fri. Mar 27
7:35 pm ET
70%
30%
+10.5
-10.5
170
73
Details
NCAAB Ark Ariz Thu. Mar 26
9:45 pm ET
70%
30%
+7.5
-7.5
200
87
Details
NHL Nj Dal Tue. Mar 24
8:00 pm ET
31%
69%
+132
-160
41
93
Details
MLB Cle Sea Thu. Mar 26
10:10 pm ET
32%
68%
+143
-175
77
160
Details
NHL Sea Fla Tue. Mar 24
7:00 pm ET
33%
67%
+127
-138
58
120
Details
MLB Az Lad Thu. Mar 26
8:30 pm ET
33%
67%
+190
-238
82
166
Details
NBA Hou Min Wed. Mar 25
9:30 pm ET
33%
67%
-1.5
+1.5
12
24
Details
NCAAB Nev Aub Wed. Mar 25
9:00 pm ET
66%
34%
+9.5
-9.5
114
59
Details
NHL Col Pit Tue. Mar 24
7:00 pm ET
65%
35%
-150
+143
117
62
Details
NCAAB Ill Hou Thu. Mar 26
10:05 pm ET
35%
65%
+3.5
-3.5
105
196
Details
MLB Nyy Sf Wed. Mar 25
8:05 pm ET
64%
36%
-120
+100
249
138
Details
NCAAB Wich Tlsa Tue. Mar 24
7:00 pm ET
64%
36%
+3.5
-3.5
186
105
Details
NCAAB Tenn Isu Fri. Mar 27
10:10 pm ET
36%
64%
+4.5
-4.5
91
160
Details
NHL Veg Win Tue. Mar 24
8:00 pm ET
63%
37%
-117
+113
120
71
Details
NBA No Ny Tue. Mar 24
7:30 pm ET
37%
63%
+8.5
-8.5
76
127
Details
NHL Ott Det Tue. Mar 24
7:00 pm ET
38%
62%
-104
-104
68
113
Details
NHL Min Tb Tue. Mar 24
7:30 pm ET
38%
62%
+138
-144
65
107
Details
MLB Pit Nym Thu. Mar 26
1:15 pm ET
38%
62%
+105
-125
96
155
Details
MLB Tb Stl Thu. Mar 26
4:15 pm ET
39%
61%
-115
-105
89
138
Details
NHL Sj Nas Tue. Mar 24
8:00 pm ET
40%
60%
+127
-130
50
76
Details
NBA Sac Cha Tue. Mar 24
7:00 pm ET
60%
40%
+17.5
-17.5
109
74
Details
NBA Orl Cle Tue. Mar 24
8:00 pm ET
59%
41%
+10.5
-10.5
102
71
Details
MLB Ath Tor Fri. Mar 27
7:07 pm ET
41%
59%
+138
-164
75
107
Details
NCAAB Ilst Day Wed. Mar 25
7:00 pm ET
58%
42%
+7.5
-7.5
94
69
Details
MLB Bos Cin Thu. Mar 26
4:10 pm ET
42%
58%
-170
+140
98
133
Details
MLB Laa Hou Thu. Mar 26
4:10 pm ET
43%
57%
+161
-184
96
129
Details
NCAAB Msu Conn Fri. Mar 27
9:45 pm ET
57%
43%
+1.5
-1.5
146
110
Details
NCAAB Tex Pur Thu. Mar 26
7:10 pm ET
57%
43%
+7.5
-7.5
165
125
Details
MLB Was Chc Thu. Mar 26
2:20 pm ET
44%
56%
+175
-210
101
131
Details
NHL Car Mon Tue. Mar 24
7:00 pm ET
56%
44%
-122
+117
103
81
Details
NHL Edm Utah Tue. Mar 24
9:30 pm ET
54%
46%
+122
-125
72
61
Details
NHL Was Stl Tue. Mar 24
8:00 pm ET
54%
46%
-108
+104
79
67
Details
NHL La Cal Tue. Mar 24
9:00 pm ET
54%
46%
-139
+127
84
72
Details
MLB Chw Mil Thu. Mar 26
2:10 pm ET
46%
54%
+154
-184
108
126
Details
NCAAB Iowa Neb Thu. Mar 26
7:30 pm ET
54%
46%
+2.5
-2.5
161
138
Details
NHL Clb Phi Tue. Mar 24
7:00 pm ET
54%
46%
-127
+126
114
99
Details
MLB Det Sd Thu. Mar 26
4:10 pm ET
47%
53%
-140
+118
108
120
Details
MLB Kc Atl Fri. Mar 27
7:15 pm ET
52%
48%
+125
-150
93
85
Details
MLB Min Bal Thu. Mar 26
3:05 pm ET
49%
51%
+130
-160
114
117
Details

For sports fans and experienced bettors alike, grasping the trends of public betting is crucial no matter the league. Whether you follow the NFL, NBA, college football, college basketball, NHL, or MLB, similar strategies apply. One useful tool in developing this understanding is to reference the consensus of all bets placed in the King of Covers contests, which offers an overview of betting patterns and behaviors. Insights about these betting patterns, money percentages, and splits can greatly enhance any bettor's strategy and understanding of sports betting dynamics.

Public Consensus Picks Explained  

Public betting figures on Covers serve as a comprehensive display of where most bettors are investing their money for every game, spanning various sports. These figures deliver crucial insights by highlighting public sentiment towards different teams and matchups, thereby enhancing bettors' ability to make informed choices.

How to Use Public Betting Data  

Effectively deploying public betting data can notably influence your betting approach. Here's how you can implement this information:

    Locate prevalent bets: Determining where a large portion of bets are centered will reveal the favored bet. Detect potential surprises: A team consistently failing to perform despite having extensive public support may hint at an impending upset. Anticipate line alterations: Monitoring public betting data could aid in predicting line changes, which empowers you to schedule your betting times strategically.

What are Money Percentages?

Money percentages reflect the cumulative amount gambled on a particular side in any given game, regardless of the league. These statistics provide a transparent viewpoint into where the substantial bettors, known as 'sharps', typically invest their money.

What are Bet Percentages?

While money percentages tally the overall sum wagered, bet percentages determine the number of individual bets made. These percentages present the dispersion of singular bets allocated to each side of a competition. Though these statistics may not explicitly represent the total money wagered, they indeed provide valuable insights into betting patterns and public sentiment.

Public Betting FAQs

What is public money betting?

Public money betting refers to the majority of bets or the total amount of money wagered by the general betting public on a specific outcome in a game or event. These bets often align with popular opinions or favorite teams. Based on the distribution of public money, sportsbooks can adjust their odds to ensure balance and minimize their risk.

What is fading the public?

"Fading the public" is a betting strategy where a bettor intentionally places their bet against the choice that the majority of the public is backing. The theory is that the public's sentiment can often skew the odds, creating potential value in the less popular choice. It's essentially a contrarian approach to betting.

What percentage of betting favorites win or cover the spread?

The percentage of betting favorites that cover the spread typically hovers around 50%. This applies across various sports categories like NBA, NFL, NHL, college basketball, college football, and MLB. However, several factors can influence these percentages, including the sport, the season, and the specific games in question. Also, keep in mind these percentages just reflect historical averages and are not a definitive prediction tool. Individual game analysis and research are always crucial for betting decisions.

What is the biggest trend in sports betting?

The biggest trend in sports betting currently is the use of advanced technology and data analytics. Sports bettors are now able to access a vast amount of data about teams and players, which allows them to make more informed decisions when placing bets. This includes data trends, predictive modeling, and advanced statistical metrics. Another significant trend is live, in-game betting, which allows bettors to place bets in real-time as the action unfolds. Additionally, mobile betting is also on the rise, allowing users to place bets from virtually anywhere.

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