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 Bal Tb Sat. Jul 19
7:05 pm ET
28%
72%
+116
-120
107
280
Details
MLB Bos Chc Sat. Jul 19
7:15 pm ET
29%
71%
+134
-140
106
264
Details
MLB Min Col Sat. Jul 19
8:10 pm ET
71%
29%
-178
+174
264
107
Details
MLB Mil Chc Mon. Aug 18
2:20 pm ET
29%
71%
+138
-154
205
502
Details
MLB Ath Cle Sat. Jul 19
7:10 pm ET
29%
71%
+124
-125
116
279
Details
MLB Sd Was Sat. Jul 19
6:45 pm ET
70%
30%
-134
+130
280
118
Details
MLB Cin Nym Sat. Jul 19
4:10 pm ET
31%
69%
+154
-167
126
278
Details
MLB Sf Tor Sat. Jul 19
3:07 pm ET
34%
66%
-108
+104
147
285
Details
MLB Laa Phi Sat. Jul 19
6:05 pm ET
36%
64%
+119
-122
145
254
Details
MLB Tor Bal Tue. Jul 29
12:35 pm ET
38%
62%
+105
-125
198
326
Details
MLB Hou Sea Sat. Jul 19
9:40 pm ET
38%
62%
+114
-120
137
222
Details
MLB Nyy Atl Sat. Jul 19
7:15 pm ET
60%
40%
-114
+111
233
156
Details
MLB Chw Pit Sat. Jul 19
6:40 pm ET
42%
58%
+124
-126
164
231
Details
MLB Det Tex Sat. Jul 19
7:05 pm ET
58%
42%
+104
-107
214
152
Details
MLB Mil Lad Sat. Jul 19
9:10 pm ET
58%
42%
+130
-132
230
169
Details
MLB Stl Az Sat. Jul 19
7:15 pm ET
56%
44%
-118
+100
188
150
Details
CFL Ham Ott Sun. Jul 20
7:00 pm ET
54%
46%
-1.5
+1.5
227
195
Details
CFL Ssk Bc Sat. Jul 19
7:00 pm ET
47%
53%
+2.5
-2.5
229
262
Details
MLB Mia Atl Sat. Aug 09
1:15 pm ET
49%
51%
+132
-169
306
321
Details
MLB Kc Mia Sat. Jul 19
4:10 pm ET
50%
50%
-117
+116
196
194
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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