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 Cle Por Sun. Feb 01
9:00 pm ET
65%
35%
-3.5
+3.5
279
148
Details
NHL La Car Sun. Feb 01
3:00 pm ET
35%
65%
+150
-163
163
305
Details
NCAAB Wich Tlsa Sun. Feb 01
2:00 pm ET
36%
64%
+7.5
-7.5
146
265
Details
NHL Veg Ana Sun. Feb 01
9:30 pm ET
36%
64%
+105
-107
165
296
Details
NCAAB Arpb Gram Wed. Feb 04
7:30 pm ET
64%
36%
+4.5
-4.5
70
40
Details
NBA Lac Pho Sun. Feb 01
8:00 pm ET
37%
63%
-1.5
+1.5
160
273
Details
NCAAB Mrst Niag Sun. Feb 01
2:00 pm ET
38%
62%
-9.5
+9.5
133
218
Details
NHL Bos Tb Sun. Feb 01
6:30 pm ET
39%
61%
+191
-198
180
283
Details
NCAAB Wrst Gb Sun. Feb 01
2:00 pm ET
60%
40%
-4
+4
218
144
Details
NBA Sac Was Sun. Feb 01
6:00 pm ET
40%
60%
-2.5
+2.5
162
244
Details
NCAAB Chat Fur Sun. Feb 01
1:00 pm ET
40%
60%
+7.5
-7.5
145
218
Details
NCAAB Tcu Colo Sun. Feb 01
2:00 pm ET
60%
40%
-1.5
+1.5
251
169
Details
NCAAB Nku Oak Sun. Feb 01
3:00 pm ET
40%
60%
+5.5
-5.5
151
224
Details
NCAAB Umkc Stt Sun. Feb 01
2:00 pm ET
60%
40%
+18.5
-18.5
190
129
Details
NBA Okc Den Sun. Feb 01
9:30 pm ET
41%
59%
-7
+7
183
268
Details
NBA Chi Mia Sun. Feb 01
6:00 pm ET
41%
59%
+6.5
-6.5
164
240
Details
NCAAB Sie Can Sun. Feb 01
1:00 pm ET
41%
59%
-8.5
+8.5
146
211
Details
NCAAB Ecu Fau Sun. Feb 01
2:00 pm ET
41%
59%
+10.5
-10.5
157
223
Details
NFL Sea Ne Sun. Feb 08
6:30 pm ET
59%
41%
-4.5
+4.5
306
217
Details
NCAAB Minn Psu Sun. Feb 01
2:00 pm ET
42%
58%
-2.5
+2.5
171
239
Details
NBA Bk Det Sun. Feb 01
6:00 pm ET
42%
58%
+12.5
-12.5
170
234
Details
NCAAB Isu Ksu Sun. Feb 01
2:00 pm ET
58%
42%
-13.5
+13.5
244
180
Details
NCAAB Etsu Wof Sun. Feb 01
7:00 pm ET
42%
58%
-2
+2
181
245
Details
NCAAB Quin Fair Sun. Feb 01
2:00 pm ET
43%
57%
-1.5
+1.5
153
206
Details
NCAAB Man Msm Sun. Feb 01
2:00 pm ET
43%
57%
+6.5
-6.5
153
204
Details
NCAAB Sam Wcu Sun. Feb 01
1:00 pm ET
43%
57%
+1.5
-1.5
195
256
Details
NBA Uta Tor Sun. Feb 01
6:00 pm ET
57%
44%
+11.5
-11.5
226
174
Details
NCAAB Ala Fla Sun. Feb 01
1:00 pm ET
56%
44%
+9.5
-9.5
283
218
Details
NCAAB Shu Mw Sun. Feb 01
1:00 pm ET
44%
56%
+6
-6
163
211
Details
NCAAB Clev Milw Sun. Feb 01
3:00 pm ET
56%
44%
+8.5
-8.5
204
160
Details
NCAAB Spc Rid Sun. Feb 01
2:00 pm ET
45%
55%
-8.5
+8.5
155
191
Details
NBA Mil Bos Sun. Feb 01
3:30 pm ET
55%
45%
+12.5
-12.5
229
186
Details
NCAAB Iowa Ore Sun. Feb 01
8:00 pm ET
55%
45%
-9.5
+9.5
227
185
Details
NCAAB Pur Md Sun. Feb 01
1:00 pm ET
46%
54%
-14.5
+14.5
209
247
Details
NCAAB Tuln Mem Sun. Feb 01
3:00 pm ET
51%
49%
+9
-9
189
180
Details
NCAAB Ill Neb Sun. Feb 01
4:00 pm ET
51%
49%
+1.5
-1.5
247
240
Details
NBA Orl Sa Sun. Feb 01
7:00 pm ET
51%
49%
+5.5
-5.5
211
206
Details
NCAAB Ccar Ulm Sun. Feb 01
2:00 pm ET
50%
50%
-9
+9
157
159
Details
NBA Lal Ny Sun. Feb 01
7:00 pm ET
50%
50%
+4.5
-4.5
214
216
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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