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
MLB Tex Phi Thu. Mar 26
4:15 pm ET
27%
73%
+130
-156
45
124
Details
MLB Laa Lad Mon. Mar 23
9:10 pm ET
28%
72%
+117
-169
45
116
Details
NCAAB Sju Duke Fri. Mar 27
7:10 pm ET
72%
28%
+6.5
-6.5
128
51
Details
NCAAB Ala Mich Fri. Mar 27
7:35 pm ET
71%
29%
+10.5
-10.5
107
43
Details
MLB Az Lad Thu. Mar 26
8:30 pm ET
30%
70%
+190
-233
50
116
Details
MLB Tb Stl Thu. Mar 26
4:15 pm ET
30%
70%
-124
+106
46
105
Details
MLB Nyy Chc Mon. Mar 23
3:05 pm ET
68%
32%
+106
-124
107
50
Details
NCAAB Ark Ariz Thu. Mar 26
9:45 pm ET
68%
32%
+8.5
-8.5
125
59
Details
MLB Cle Sea Thu. Mar 26
10:10 pm ET
32%
68%
+152
-180
52
110
Details
NBA Tor Uta Mon. Mar 23
9:00 pm ET
33%
67%
-12.5
+12.5
89
182
Details
MLB Nyy Sf Wed. Mar 25
8:05 pm ET
66%
34%
-130
-105
201
102
Details
NCAAB Ill Hou Thu. Mar 26
10:05 pm ET
34%
66%
+3
-3
72
137
Details
MLB Cle Az Mon. Mar 23
9:40 pm ET
36%
64%
+101
-147
55
98
Details
NBA Hou Chi Mon. Mar 23
8:00 pm ET
63%
37%
-7.5
+7.5
182
108
Details
MLB Det Col Mon. Mar 23
9:10 pm ET
63%
37%
-137
+117
96
57
Details
NBA Sa Mia Mon. Mar 23
7:00 pm ET
62%
38%
-4.5
+4.5
191
119
Details
NCAAB Tenn Isu Fri. Mar 27
10:10 pm ET
38%
62%
+4
-4
63
101
Details
NHL Ott Nyr Mon. Mar 23
7:30 pm ET
61%
39%
-189
+160
183
115
Details
NBA Mem Atl Mon. Mar 23
7:30 pm ET
40%
60%
+14.5
-14.5
112
165
Details
MLB Ath Tor Fri. Mar 27
7:07 pm ET
40%
60%
+155
-190
49
72
Details
NCAAB Tex Pur Thu. Mar 26
7:10 pm ET
60%
41%
+6.5
-6.5
119
81
Details
NCAAB Msu Conn Fri. Mar 27
9:45 pm ET
59%
41%
+2.5
-2.5
101
70
Details
NBA Okc Phi Mon. Mar 23
7:00 pm ET
42%
58%
-16
+16
125
175
Details
MLB Bos Cin Thu. Mar 26
4:10 pm ET
42%
58%
-183
+119
65
90
Details
MLB Det Sd Thu. Mar 26
4:10 pm ET
42%
58%
-154
+101
66
90
Details
MLB Chw Ath Mon. Mar 23
2:05 pm ET
43%
57%
+105
-135
51
68
Details
NBA Lal Det Mon. Mar 23
7:00 pm ET
43%
57%
-2
+2
138
182
Details
MLB Laa Hou Thu. Mar 26
4:10 pm ET
43%
57%
+155
-192
66
87
Details
NBA Ind Orl Mon. Mar 23
7:00 pm ET
43%
57%
+13
-13
123
160
Details
NCAAB Iowa Neb Thu. Mar 26
7:30 pm ET
56%
44%
+1.5
-1.5
118
93
Details
MLB Pit Nym Thu. Mar 26
1:15 pm ET
44%
56%
-103
-122
75
95
Details
MLB Kc Tex Mon. Mar 23
8:05 pm ET
45%
55%
+105
-125
67
83
Details
MLB Sea Sd Mon. Mar 23
3:10 pm ET
46%
54%
-148
+120
69
82
Details
NBA Bk Por Mon. Mar 23
10:00 pm ET
54%
46%
+15
-15
146
124
Details
MLB Was Chc Thu. Mar 26
2:20 pm ET
46%
54%
+172
-205
73
85
Details
MLB Kc Atl Fri. Mar 27
7:15 pm ET
53%
47%
+125
-150
65
57
Details
NBA Mil Lac Mon. Mar 23
10:30 pm ET
53%
47%
+12.5
-12.5
144
127
Details
NBA Gs Dal Mon. Mar 23
9:30 pm ET
53%
47%
-2
+2
154
139
Details
MLB Min Bal Thu. Mar 26
3:05 pm ET
52%
48%
+118
-138
82
76
Details
MLB Chw Mil Thu. Mar 26
2:10 pm ET
49%
51%
+150
-200
76
80
Details
MLB Cin Mil Mon. Mar 23
7:40 pm ET
49%
51%
+110
-130
74
77
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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