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
NFL Car No Sun. Dec 14
4:25 pm ET
85%
15%
-2.5
+2.5
153
27
Details
NCAAF Army Navy Sat. Dec 13
3:00 pm ET
24%
76%
+6
-6
57
180
Details
NFL Mia Pit Mon. Dec 15
8:15 pm ET
28%
72%
+3.5
-3.5
47
122
Details
NCAAB Aamu Lip Sun. Dec 07
5:00 pm ET
28%
72%
+10.5
-10.5
89
224
Details
NFL Atl Tb Thu. Dec 11
8:15 pm ET
30%
70%
+4
-4
73
171
Details
NCAAB Smu Txam Sun. Dec 07
5:00 pm ET
32%
68%
+1.5
-1.5
137
291
Details
NHL Det Van Mon. Dec 08
10:00 pm ET
32%
68%
-137
+105
12
25
Details
NHL Clb Was Sun. Dec 07
7:00 pm ET
33%
67%
+170
-178
179
360
Details
NFL Min Dal Sun. Dec 14
8:20 pm ET
35%
65%
+6.5
-6.5
58
110
Details
NCAAB Utep Sea Sun. Dec 07
8:00 pm ET
35%
65%
+12.5
-12.5
113
213
Details
NFL Ind Sea Sun. Dec 14
4:25 pm ET
36%
64%
+4
-4
62
110
Details
NHL Sj Car Sun. Dec 07
5:00 pm ET
36%
64%
+287
-308
198
349
Details
NCAAB Gb Wrst Sun. Dec 07
5:00 pm ET
36%
64%
+6.5
-6.5
125
220
Details
NCAAB Cark Tamc Sun. Dec 07
6:00 pm ET
36%
64%
+2.5
-2.5
120
211
Details
NBA Okc Uta Sun. Dec 07
8:00 pm ET
63%
37%
-11.5
+11.5
371
216
Details
NFL Ari Hou Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
37%
63%
+6.5
-6.5
62
106
Details
NBA Mia Orl Tue. Dec 09
6:00 pm ET
63%
37%
+5.5
-5.5
225
133
Details
NCAAB Cor Sam Sun. Dec 07
7:00 pm ET
63%
37%
-1
+1
206
122
Details
NHL Stl Mon Sun. Dec 07
7:00 pm ET
38%
62%
+112
-134
203
337
Details
NBA Den Cha Sun. Dec 07
6:00 pm ET
62%
38%
-10.5
+10.5
350
214
Details
NHL La Utah Mon. Dec 08
9:00 pm ET
38%
62%
-103
-123
13
21
Details
NBA Sa Lal Wed. Dec 10
10:00 pm ET
39%
61%
+3.5
-3.5
118
182
Details
NBA Pho Okc Wed. Dec 10
7:30 pm ET
61%
39%
+15.5
-15.5
180
117
Details
NFL Was Nyg Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
40%
60%
-2.5
+2.5
61
93
Details
NBA Por Mem Sun. Dec 07
6:00 pm ET
40%
60%
+1.4
-1.4
228
343
Details
NFL Bal Cin Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
41%
59%
-2.5
+2.5
70
100
Details
NFL Nyj Jac Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
43%
57%
+9.5
-9.5
70
94
Details
NHL Pit Dal Sun. Dec 07
6:00 pm ET
43%
57%
+143
-169
241
322
Details
NHL Buf Cal Mon. Dec 08
9:00 pm ET
57%
43%
-115
-125
20
15
Details
NFL Lv Phi Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
44%
56%
+11
-11
71
92
Details
NBA Ny Tor Tue. Dec 09
8:30 pm ET
56%
44%
-3.5
+3.5
201
158
Details
NFL Cle Chi Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
44%
56%
+7.5
-7.5
71
90
Details
NCAAB Tcu Unt Sun. Dec 07
5:30 pm ET
56%
44%
-9.5
+9.5
194
155
Details
NFL Phi Lac Mon. Dec 08
8:15 pm ET
55%
45%
-2.5
+2.5
542
435
Details
NHL Tb Tor Mon. Dec 08
7:30 pm ET
54%
46%
+110
-132
19
16
Details
NHL Veg Nyr Sun. Dec 07
7:00 pm ET
46%
54%
-161
+137
250
294
Details
NBA Gs Chi Sun. Dec 07
7:00 pm ET
47%
53%
-1
+1
268
307
Details
NCAAB Nev Wsu Sun. Dec 07
5:00 pm ET
47%
53%
-1.5
+1.5
156
176
Details
NFL Lac Kc Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
53%
47%
+4.5
-4.5
90
80
Details
NFL Ten Sf Sun. Dec 14
4:25 pm ET
53%
47%
+12
-12
81
72
Details
NCAAB Crei Neb Sun. Dec 07
5:00 pm ET
53%
47%
+5.5
-5.5
214
192
Details
NCAAB Gtwn Unc Sun. Dec 07
5:00 pm ET
47%
53%
+11.5
-11.5
185
206
Details
NHL Chi Ana Sun. Dec 07
8:00 pm ET
53%
47%
+150
-190
100
90
Details
NFL Gb Den Sun. Dec 14
4:25 pm ET
53%
47%
-1.5
+1.5
94
85
Details
NFL Det La Sun. Dec 14
4:25 pm ET
48%
52%
+4
-4
79
86
Details
NCAAB Unf Gonz Sun. Dec 07
9:00 pm ET
52%
48%
+47.5
-47.5
171
159
Details
NHL Nyi Fla Sun. Dec 07
5:00 pm ET
51%
49%
+140
-163
71
67
Details
NBA Lal Phi Sun. Dec 07
7:30 pm ET
49%
51%
-4
+4
293
305
Details
NFL Hou Kc Sun. Dec 07
8:20 pm ET
49%
51%
+3.5
-3.5
701
728
Details
NFL Buf Ne Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
50%
50%
+1.5
-1.5
90
91
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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