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
NBA Ny Por Sun. Jan 11
6:00 pm ET
14%
86%
-4.5
+4.5
8
48
Details
NHL Nj Win Sun. Jan 11
2:00 pm ET
33%
67%
+101
-130
27
56
Details
NHL Stl Veg Sat. Jan 10
10:00 pm ET
33%
67%
+200
-275
186
376
Details
NBA Cha Uta Sat. Jan 10
9:30 pm ET
35%
65%
-5.5
+5.5
192
357
Details
NHL La Edm Sat. Jan 10
10:00 pm ET
38%
62%
+143
-170
211
347
Details
NCAAB Mtu Nmsu Sat. Jan 10
8:00 pm ET
39%
61%
+3.5
-3.5
127
202
Details
NHL Nyi Min Sat. Jan 10
8:00 pm ET
39%
61%
+122
-145
226
357
Details
NCAAB Wyo Nev Sat. Jan 10
10:00 pm ET
40%
60%
+4.5
-4.5
136
207
Details
NCAAB Web Unco Sat. Jan 10
8:00 pm ET
40%
60%
+5.5
-5.5
127
192
Details
NCAAB Msst Uk Sat. Jan 10
8:30 pm ET
59%
41%
+10.5
-10.5
241
166
Details
NCAAB Orst Port Sat. Jan 10
8:00 pm ET
41%
59%
+1.5
-1.5
131
189
Details
NFL Gb Chi Sat. Jan 10
8:00 pm ET
41%
59%
-2
+2
543
783
Details
NCAAB Und Umkc Sat. Jan 10
8:00 pm ET
41%
59%
+1.5
-1.5
122
174
Details
NCAAB Utm Usi Sat. Jan 10
8:30 pm ET
59%
41%
-4.5
+4.5
177
125
Details
NCAAB Uci Haw Sun. Jan 11
12:00 am ET
42%
58%
+4
-4
105
146
Details
NFL Hou Pit Mon. Jan 12
8:15 pm ET
58%
42%
-2.5
+2.5
459
334
Details
NBA Dal Chi Sat. Jan 10
8:00 pm ET
43%
57%
+2.5
-2.5
251
338
Details
NCAAB Sjsu Gc Sat. Jan 10
8:00 pm ET
56%
44%
+18
-18
162
125
Details
NCAAB Fres Sdsu Sat. Jan 10
11:00 pm ET
44%
56%
+14.5
-14.5
141
181
Details
NFL Lac Ne Sun. Jan 11
8:15 pm ET
44%
56%
+3.5
-3.5
269
340
Details
NCAAB Suu Cbu Sat. Jan 10
8:00 pm ET
44%
56%
+14.5
-14.5
129
161
Details
NFL Sf Phi Sun. Jan 11
4:30 pm ET
55%
45%
+6.5
-6.5
481
388
Details
NFL Buf Jac Sun. Jan 11
1:00 pm ET
45%
55%
+.5
-.5
401
497
Details
NCAAB Sf Pepp Sat. Jan 10
8:00 pm ET
55%
45%
-8.5
+8.5
177
143
Details
NHL Chi Nas Sat. Jan 10
8:00 pm ET
45%
55%
+175
-213
247
300
Details
NCAAB Stt Oru Sat. Jan 10
8:00 pm ET
46%
54%
-8.5
+8.5
136
161
Details
NCAAB Ucsd Ucrv Sat. Jan 10
8:00 pm ET
46%
54%
-10.5
+10.5
127
150
Details
NCAAB Tex Ala Sat. Jan 10
8:00 pm ET
52%
48%
+11.5
-11.5
204
188
Details
NBA Sa Bos Sat. Jan 10
8:00 pm ET
52%
48%
-1
+1
318
297
Details
NCAAB Byu Utah Sat. Jan 10
10:00 pm ET
49%
51%
-13.5
+13.5
191
202
Details
NCAAB Usu Bsu Sat. Jan 10
9:00 pm ET
51%
49%
-1.5
+1.5
180
171
Details
NCAAB Lmu Scu Sat. Jan 10
10:00 pm ET
51%
49%
+11.5
-11.5
168
160
Details
NCAAB Idst Nau Sat. Jan 10
8:00 pm ET
49%
51%
-4.5
+4.5
144
150
Details
NCAAB Md Ucla Sat. Jan 10
8:00 pm ET
50%
50%
+12.5
-12.5
182
183
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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