Discover the ALL odds and predictions covers contest players are making with consensus picks
| Matchup | Date | Consensus | Sides | Picks | Indepth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NHL
Utah
Ana
|
Wed. Dec 03 10:00 pm ET |
24%
76% |
-113 -113 |
17 53 |
Details |
NCAAF
Pv
Jkst
|
Sat. Dec 06 2:00 pm ET |
25%
75% |
+8 -8 |
15 44 |
Details |
NCAAF
Duke
Uva
|
Sat. Dec 06 8:00 pm ET |
26%
74% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
87 254 |
Details |
NFL
Ten
Cle
|
Sun. Dec 07 1:00 pm ET |
26%
74% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
102 295 |
Details |
NCAAF
M-Oh
Wmu
|
Sat. Dec 06 12:00 pm ET |
27%
73% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
85 231 |
Details |
NCAAF
Unlv
Bsu
|
Fri. Dec 05 8:00 pm ET |
29%
71% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
117 289 |
Details |
NCAAF
Uri
Ucd
|
Sat. Dec 06 10:00 pm ET |
29%
71% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
11 27 |
Details |
NCAAF
Acu
Sfa
|
Sat. Dec 06 2:00 pm ET |
30%
70% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
13 31 |
Details |
NHL
Was
Sj
|
Wed. Dec 03 10:00 pm ET |
32%
68% |
-140 +115 |
23 48 |
Details |
NFL
Den
Lv
|
Sun. Dec 07 4:05 pm ET |
67%
33% |
-7.5 +7.5 |
252 122 |
Details |
NFL
No
Tb
|
Sun. Dec 07 1:00 pm ET |
37%
63% |
+8.5 -8.5 |
135 227 |
Details |
NBA
Sa
Lal
|
Wed. Dec 10 10:00 pm ET |
38%
62% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
82 135 |
Details |
NBA
Mia
Orl
|
Tue. Dec 09 6:00 pm ET |
62%
38% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
158 97 |
Details |
NFL
Chi
Gb
|
Sun. Dec 07 4:25 pm ET |
62%
38% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
264 164 |
Details |
NFL
Sea
Atl
|
Sun. Dec 07 1:00 pm ET |
62%
38% |
-7.5 +7.5 |
233 145 |
Details |
NCAAF
Byu
Ttu
|
Sat. Dec 06 12:00 pm ET |
39%
61% |
+13.5 -13.5 |
143 220 |
Details |
NBA
Okc
Gs
|
Tue. Dec 02 11:00 pm ET |
40%
60% |
-11.5 +11.5 |
274 414 |
Details |
NCAAF
Kenn
Jvst
|
Fri. Dec 05 7:00 pm ET |
40%
60% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
173 255 |
Details |
NCAAB
Slu
Lmu
|
Tue. Dec 02 10:00 pm ET |
41%
59% |
-7.5 +7.5 |
167 244 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ucsd
Nev
|
Tue. Dec 02 10:00 pm ET |
59%
41% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
302 208 |
Details |
NBA
Pho
Okc
|
Wed. Dec 10 7:30 pm ET |
59%
41% |
+15.5 -15.5 |
126 87 |
Details |
NHL
Buf
Phi
|
Wed. Dec 03 7:30 pm ET |
41%
59% |
+100 -120 |
27 39 |
Details |
NHL
Dal
Nj
|
Wed. Dec 03 7:00 pm ET |
41%
59% |
-110 -110 |
29 41 |
Details |
NCAAB
Usc
Ore
|
Tue. Dec 02 10:00 pm ET |
58%
42% |
-2 +2 |
317 225 |
Details |
NCAAF
Unt
Tuln
|
Fri. Dec 05 8:00 pm ET |
58%
42% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
255 186 |
Details |
NHL
Was
La
|
Tue. Dec 02 10:30 pm ET |
57%
43% |
+104 -109 |
357 269 |
Details |
NFL
La
Ari
|
Sun. Dec 07 4:25 pm ET |
57%
43% |
-8 +8 |
204 156 |
Details |
NHL
Win
Mon
|
Wed. Dec 03 7:30 pm ET |
44%
56% |
+104 -113 |
28 36 |
Details |
NCAAF
Iu
Osu
|
Sat. Dec 06 8:00 pm ET |
44%
56% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
165 211 |
Details |
NCAAF
Troy
Jmu
|
Fri. Dec 05 7:00 pm ET |
56%
44% |
+23.5 -23.5 |
219 173 |
Details |
NCAAB
Utah
Cal
|
Tue. Dec 02 10:00 pm ET |
56%
44% |
+8 -8 |
250 199 |
Details |
NBA
Ny
Tor
|
Tue. Dec 09 8:30 pm ET |
56%
44% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
144 115 |
Details |
NHL
Chi
Veg
|
Tue. Dec 02 10:00 pm ET |
45%
55% |
+240 -251 |
268 332 |
Details |
NFL
Was
Min
|
Sun. Dec 07 1:00 pm ET |
45%
55% |
+2 -2 |
172 212 |
Details |
NFL
Mia
Nyj
|
Sun. Dec 07 1:00 pm ET |
55%
45% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
216 176 |
Details |
NFL
Dal
Det
|
Thu. Dec 04 8:15 pm ET |
45%
55% |
+3 -3 |
294 356 |
Details |
NCAAF
Uga
Ala
|
Sat. Dec 06 4:00 pm ET |
55%
45% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
191 158 |
Details |
NFL
Ind
Jac
|
Sun. Dec 07 1:00 pm ET |
53%
47% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
214 188 |
Details |
NFL
Cin
Buf
|
Sun. Dec 07 1:00 pm ET |
53%
47% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
215 193 |
Details |
NFL
Pit
Bal
|
Sun. Dec 07 1:00 pm ET |
51%
49% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
194 187 |
Details |
NFL
Hou
Kc
|
Sun. Dec 07 8:20 pm ET |
51%
49% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
211 206 |
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:
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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.
