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
NCAAB Ac Utech Thu. Mar 12
11:30 pm ET
27%
73%
+2
-2
75
202
Details
NHL Phi Min Thu. Mar 12
8:00 pm ET
27%
73%
+180
-225
97
258
Details
NHL Was Buf Thu. Mar 12
7:00 pm ET
27%
73%
+178
-215
101
267
Details
NCAAB Fsu Duke Thu. Mar 12
7:00 pm ET
72%
28%
+16.5
-16.5
289
110
Details
NHL Col Sea Thu. Mar 12
10:00 pm ET
72%
28%
-190
+180
301
119
Details
NHL Cal Nj Thu. Mar 12
7:00 pm ET
30%
70%
+148
-217
125
298
Details
NBA Den Sa Thu. Mar 12
9:00 pm ET
32%
68%
+4.5
-4.5
128
271
Details
NCAAB Gtwn Vill Thu. Mar 12
9:30 pm ET
32%
68%
+7
-7
99
209
Details
NHL Stl Car Thu. Mar 12
7:00 pm ET
32%
68%
+230
-300
135
284
Details
NCAAB Ohio Kent Thu. Mar 12
6:30 pm ET
32%
68%
+4.5
-4.5
121
253
Details
NCAAB Miss Uga Thu. Mar 12
7:00 pm ET
34%
66%
+5.5
-5.5
123
235
Details
NCAAB Umes Nccu Thu. Mar 12
8:30 pm ET
35%
65%
-1
+1
98
186
Details
MLB Nyy Sf Wed. Mar 25
8:05 pm ET
65%
35%
-125
-110
64
34
Details
NCAAB Xav Conn Thu. Mar 12
7:00 pm ET
64%
36%
+15.5
-15.5
224
128
Details
NCAAB L-Il Dav Thu. Mar 12
7:30 pm ET
37%
63%
+6.5
-6.5
127
220
Details
NHL Sj Bos Thu. Mar 12
7:00 pm ET
37%
63%
+139
-149
160
269
Details
NCAAB Csu Sdsu Thu. Mar 12
9:00 pm ET
37%
63%
+5.5
-5.5
101
169
Details
NBA Mil Mia Thu. Mar 12
7:30 pm ET
37%
63%
+6.5
-6.5
140
234
Details
NHL Nas Van Thu. Mar 12
10:00 pm ET
62%
38%
-160
+130
254
153
Details
NCAAB Byu Hou Thu. Mar 12
7:00 pm ET
62%
38%
+10.5
-10.5
216
134
Details
NHL Chi Utah Thu. Mar 12
9:00 pm ET
39%
61%
+203
-212
156
242
Details
NCAAB Ucsd Csn Thu. Mar 12
9:00 pm ET
39%
61%
-2.5
+2.5
101
156
Details
NCAAB Nw Pur Thu. Mar 12
6:30 pm ET
61%
39%
+12.5
-12.5
231
150
Details
NHL Ana Tor Thu. Mar 12
7:00 pm ET
61%
39%
-111
-110
253
165
Details
NBA Pho Ind Thu. Mar 12
7:00 pm ET
60%
40%
-8.5
+8.5
223
146
Details
NHL Nyr Win Thu. Mar 12
8:00 pm ET
40%
60%
+138
-144
160
244
Details
NBA Was Orl Thu. Mar 12
7:00 pm ET
60%
40%
+15.5
-15.5
234
154
Details
NCAAB Tcu Ku Thu. Mar 12
9:30 pm ET
40%
60%
+5.5
-5.5
132
200
Details
NCAAB Ucf Ariz Thu. Mar 12
3:00 pm ET
60%
40%
+15.5
-15.5
228
154
Details
NCAAB Mtu Lt Thu. Mar 12
6:30 pm ET
40%
60%
-2.5
+2.5
132
194
Details
NBA Bk Atl Thu. Mar 12
7:30 pm ET
41%
59%
+15.5
-15.5
142
202
Details
NCAAB Unlv Usu Thu. Mar 12
3:00 pm ET
59%
41%
+8.5
-8.5
227
160
Details
NCAAB Sjsu Unm Thu. Mar 12
11:30 pm ET
58%
42%
+15
-15
150
107
Details
NCAAB Kenn Wku Thu. Mar 12
9:00 pm ET
42%
58%
+1.5
-1.5
136
190
Details
NCAAB Ucd Csf Thu. Mar 12
11:30 pm ET
42%
58%
+2.5
-2.5
110
153
Details
NCAAB Buff Akr Thu. Mar 12
4:00 pm ET
42%
58%
+12.5
-12.5
162
225
Details
NBA Bos Okc Thu. Mar 12
9:30 pm ET
58%
42%
+7.5
-7.5
223
163
Details
NBA Chi Lal Thu. Mar 12
10:30 pm ET
42%
58%
+11.5
-11.5
147
199
Details
NCAAB Rutg Ucla Thu. Mar 12
9:00 pm ET
57%
43%
+11
-11
166
123
Details
NBA Phi Det Thu. Mar 12
7:00 pm ET
57%
43%
+15.5
-15.5
201
149
Details
NCAAB Suu Uta Thu. Mar 12
9:00 pm ET
43%
57%
+5.5
-5.5
127
171
Details
NHL Det Tb Thu. Mar 12
7:00 pm ET
43%
57%
+180
-225
174
233
Details
NCAAB Scst Norf Thu. Mar 12
6:00 pm ET
43%
57%
+8.5
-8.5
134
178
Details
NCAAB Fau Unt Thu. Mar 12
9:30 pm ET
44%
56%
-2
+2
107
138
Details
NCAAB Clem Unc Thu. Mar 12
9:30 pm ET
44%
56%
+.5
-.5
146
187
Details
NCAAB Okla Txam Thu. Mar 12
9:30 pm ET
56%
44%
+2.5
-2.5
183
145
Details
NCAAB Uri Duq Thu. Mar 12
5:00 pm ET
45%
55%
+1.5
-1.5
162
202
Details
NCAAB Arpb Sou Thu. Mar 12
8:30 pm ET
55%
45%
+4.5
-4.5
154
128
Details
NBA Dal Mem Thu. Mar 12
8:00 pm ET
54%
46%
-5
+5
193
162
Details
NHL Edm Dal Thu. Mar 12
8:00 pm ET
54%
46%
+110
-130
232
201
Details
NCAAB Aub Tenn Thu. Mar 12
3:00 pm ET
47%
53%
+5.5
-5.5
194
223
Details
NHL Clb Fla Thu. Mar 12
7:00 pm ET
47%
53%
-111
-111
194
219
Details
NHL Pit Veg Thu. Mar 12
10:00 pm ET
48%
52%
+130
-154
194
211
Details
NCAAB Tuln Char Thu. Mar 12
7:00 pm ET
51%
49%
+1.5
-1.5
139
134
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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