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 Xav Marq Wed. Mar 11
6:30 pm ET
68%
32%
+3.5
-3.5
73
35
Details
NCAAB Wake Vt Tue. Mar 10
7:00 pm ET
33%
67%
+3
-3
93
185
Details
NHL Sj Buf Tue. Mar 10
7:00 pm ET
34%
66%
+155
-222
103
204
Details
NCAAB Syr Smu Tue. Mar 10
4:30 pm ET
34%
66%
+4.5
-4.5
106
208
Details
NHL Veg Dal Tue. Mar 10
8:00 pm ET
34%
66%
+139
-140
106
207
Details
NCAAB Miss Tex Wed. Mar 11
7:00 pm ET
34%
66%
+5.5
-5.5
39
76
Details
NCAAB Njit Uvm Tue. Mar 10
7:00 pm ET
65%
35%
+12.5
-12.5
155
82
Details
NCAAB Lsu Uk Wed. Mar 11
12:30 pm ET
35%
65%
+7.5
-7.5
41
77
Details
NCAAB Scu Gonz Tue. Mar 10
9:00 pm ET
35%
65%
+7.5
-7.5
31
58
Details
NCAAB Pitt Stan Tue. Mar 10
2:00 pm ET
35%
65%
+6.5
-6.5
119
222
Details
NBA Ind Sac Tue. Mar 10
10:00 pm ET
35%
65%
+3.5
-3.5
87
161
Details
NHL Cal Nyr Tue. Mar 10
7:00 pm ET
35%
65%
+100
-138
79
145
Details
NHL Utah Min Tue. Mar 10
8:00 pm ET
36%
64%
+138
-140
88
159
Details
NCAAB Det Wrst Tue. Mar 10
7:00 pm ET
36%
64%
+4.5
-4.5
39
70
Details
NCAAB Scar Okla Wed. Mar 11
9:30 pm ET
36%
64%
+7.5
-7.5
42
75
Details
NCAAB Bu Leh Wed. Mar 11
7:00 pm ET
36%
64%
-1.5
+1.5
35
62
Details
NBA Mem Phi Tue. Mar 10
7:00 pm ET
37%
63%
+3.5
-3.5
96
166
Details
MLB Nyy Sf Wed. Mar 25
8:05 pm ET
63%
37%
-133
-110
31
18
Details
NHL Pit Car Tue. Mar 10
7:00 pm ET
37%
63%
+177
-180
110
188
Details
NCAAB Sie Mw Tue. Mar 10
9:00 pm ET
37%
63%
+3.5
-3.5
94
159
Details
NCAAB Okst Colo Tue. Mar 10
9:30 pm ET
38%
62%
+2.5
-2.5
103
170
Details
NHL La Bos Tue. Mar 10
7:00 pm ET
38%
62%
+120
-167
93
153
Details
NHL Tor Mon Tue. Mar 10
7:00 pm ET
38%
62%
+140
-170
115
188
Details
NBA Cha Por Tue. Mar 10
10:00 pm ET
62%
38%
-3
+3
180
111
Details
NBA Chi Gs Tue. Mar 10
10:00 pm ET
38%
62%
+5.5
-5.5
92
148
Details
NCAAB Md Ore Tue. Mar 10
5:00 pm ET
38%
62%
+4.5
-4.5
120
192
Details
NCAAB Nmsu Jvst Tue. Mar 10
9:00 pm ET
39%
61%
-.5
+.5
86
136
Details
NHL Nas Sea Tue. Mar 10
10:00 pm ET
39%
61%
-118
-118
107
168
Details
NCAAB Alcn Pv Tue. Mar 10
2:00 pm ET
39%
61%
+6.5
-6.5
92
141
Details
NCAAB Gtwn Dep Wed. Mar 11
9:00 pm ET
60%
40%
+1.5
-1.5
61
40
Details
NHL Edm Col Tue. Mar 10
10:00 pm ET
40%
60%
+149
-161
118
178
Details
NHL Ana Win Tue. Mar 10
8:30 pm ET
60%
40%
+105
-150
175
117
Details
NCAAB Mehst Liu Tue. Mar 10
7:00 pm ET
60%
40%
+5.5
-5.5
154
103
Details
NCAAB Idho Ewu Tue. Mar 10
11:30 pm ET
60%
40%
-1.5
+1.5
67
45
Details
NBA Tor Hou Tue. Mar 10
8:00 pm ET
40%
60%
+5
-5
113
167
Details
NCAAB Prov But Wed. Mar 11
4:00 pm ET
41%
59%
-1.5
+1.5
45
66
Details
NCAAB Msst Aub Wed. Mar 11
3:00 pm ET
41%
59%
+7.5
-7.5
43
63
Details
NCAAB Mosu Fiu Tue. Mar 10
6:30 pm ET
41%
59%
-1.5
+1.5
108
158
Details
NHL Clb Tb Tue. Mar 10
7:00 pm ET
41%
59%
+180
-275
93
136
Details
NCAAB Monm Hof Tue. Mar 10
7:00 pm ET
42%
58%
+4.5
-4.5
37
52
Details
NHL Det Fla Tue. Mar 10
7:00 pm ET
58%
42%
+110
-122
176
126
Details
NBA Bos Sa Tue. Mar 10
8:00 pm ET
42%
58%
+3.5
-3.5
135
186
Details
NBA Det Bk Tue. Mar 10
7:30 pm ET
42%
58%
-15
+15
110
149
Details
NBA Dal Atl Tue. Mar 10
7:30 pm ET
42%
58%
+10
-10
113
153
Details
NCAAB Bay Asu Tue. Mar 10
12:30 pm ET
43%
57%
-4.5
+4.5
164
216
Details
NBA Min Lal Tue. Mar 10
11:00 pm ET
57%
43%
-3.5
+3.5
181
138
Details
NBA Pho Mil Tue. Mar 10
8:00 pm ET
57%
43%
-1.5
+1.5
143
110
Details
NBA Was Mia Tue. Mar 10
7:30 pm ET
55%
45%
+15.5
-15.5
148
121
Details
NCAAB Amcc Sfa Tue. Mar 10
7:00 pm ET
45%
55%
+7.5
-7.5
37
45
Details
NCAAB Psu Nw Tue. Mar 10
7:30 pm ET
46%
54%
+6.5
-6.5
119
140
Details
NCAAB Utah Cin Tue. Mar 10
3:00 pm ET
46%
54%
+11.5
-11.5
138
162
Details
NCAAB Mont Prst Tue. Mar 10
9:00 pm ET
46%
54%
+2.5
-2.5
38
44
Details
NHL Nyi Stl Tue. Mar 10
7:30 pm ET
48%
52%
-125
+100
136
149
Details
NCAAB Ksu Byu Tue. Mar 10
7:00 pm ET
48%
52%
+10.5
-10.5
125
135
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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