Discover the ALL odds and predictions covers contest players are making with consensus picks
| Matchup | Date | Consensus | Sides | Picks | Indepth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCAAB
Dep
Xav
|
Sat. Jan 31 1:00 pm ET |
30%
70% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
14 32 |
Details |
NCAAB
Smc
Gonz
|
Sat. Jan 31 10:30 pm ET |
67%
33% |
+9.5 -9.5 |
29 14 |
Details |
NBA
Sa
Cha
|
Sat. Jan 31 12:00 pm ET |
67%
33% |
-3.5 +3.5 |
22 11 |
Details |
NHL
Nas
Nyi
|
Sat. Jan 31 7:00 pm ET |
34%
66% |
+115 -140 |
30 57 |
Details |
NHL
Sj
Cal
|
Sat. Jan 31 4:00 pm ET |
64%
36% |
-104 -112 |
57 32 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ariz
Asu
|
Sat. Jan 31 2:00 pm ET |
36%
64% |
-15.5 +15.5 |
54 96 |
Details |
NHL
Dal
Utah
|
Sat. Jan 31 9:00 pm ET |
64%
36% |
-110 -110 |
51 29 |
Details |
NCAAB
Nd
Syr
|
Sat. Jan 31 6:00 pm ET |
63%
37% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
32 19 |
Details |
NHL
Nyr
Pit
|
Sat. Jan 31 3:30 pm ET |
38%
62% |
+168 -192 |
38 63 |
Details |
NHL
Mon
Buf
|
Sat. Jan 31 7:00 pm ET |
38%
62% |
+114 -125 |
33 53 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ualr
Tntc
|
Sat. Jan 31 4:00 pm ET |
61%
39% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
20 13 |
Details |
NCAAB
Hamp
Tows
|
Sat. Jan 31 2:00 pm ET |
61%
39% |
+8.5 -8.5 |
20 13 |
Details |
NCAAB
Sdsu
Usu
|
Sat. Jan 31 1:00 pm ET |
40%
60% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
23 35 |
Details |
NCAAB
Byu
Ku
|
Sat. Jan 31 4:30 pm ET |
60%
40% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
109 73 |
Details |
NCAAB
Txam
Uga
|
Sat. Jan 31 1:00 pm ET |
60%
40% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
43 29 |
Details |
NBA
Det
Gs
|
Fri. Jan 30 10:00 pm ET |
60%
40% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
371 251 |
Details |
NCAAB
Marq
Hall
|
Sat. Jan 31 12:00 pm ET |
59%
41% |
+8.5 -8.5 |
29 20 |
Details |
NCAAB
Duke
Vt
|
Sat. Jan 31 12:00 pm ET |
41%
59% |
-11 +11 |
67 97 |
Details |
NFL
Sea
Ne
|
Sun. Feb 08 6:30 pm ET |
59%
41% |
-4.5 +4.5 |
276 193 |
Details |
NBA
Atl
Ind
|
Sat. Jan 31 7:00 pm ET |
41%
59% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
17 24 |
Details |
NCAAB
Osu
Wis
|
Sat. Jan 31 2:00 pm ET |
42%
58% |
+4 -4 |
35 48 |
Details |
NCAAB
Stan
Fsu
|
Sat. Jan 31 6:00 pm ET |
58%
42% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
26 19 |
Details |
NCAAB
Suu
Ac
|
Sat. Jan 31 4:00 pm ET |
42%
58% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
14 19 |
Details |
NCAAB
Rmu
Ipfw
|
Sat. Jan 31 1:00 pm ET |
43%
58% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
17 23 |
Details |
NCAAB
Camp
Wm
|
Sat. Jan 31 12:00 pm ET |
43%
57% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
18 24 |
Details |
NCAAB
Vmi
Mer
|
Sat. Jan 31 2:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
+17.5 -17.5 |
20 15 |
Details |
NHL
Min
Edm
|
Sat. Jan 31 10:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
+117 -132 |
49 37 |
Details |
NCAAB
Unlv
Nev
|
Fri. Jan 30 10:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
252 193 |
Details |
NCAAB
Hof
Monm
|
Sat. Jan 31 2:00 pm ET |
56%
44% |
-1 +1 |
22 17 |
Details |
NCAAB
Aub
Tenn
|
Sat. Jan 31 8:30 pm ET |
56%
44% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
93 72 |
Details |
NCAAB
Smu
Lou
|
Sat. Jan 31 2:00 pm ET |
56%
44% |
+9.5 -9.5 |
79 62 |
Details |
NCAAB
Okst
Utah
|
Sat. Jan 31 6:00 pm ET |
44%
56% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
22 28 |
Details |
NHL
La
Phi
|
Sat. Jan 31 12:30 pm ET |
44%
56% |
-110 -102 |
39 49 |
Details |
NCAAB
Joes
Las
|
Sat. Jan 31 2:30 pm ET |
56%
44% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
20 16 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ohio
Buff
|
Sat. Jan 31 2:00 pm ET |
45%
55% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
17 21 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ind
Ucla
|
Sat. Jan 31 5:00 pm ET |
55%
45% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
33 27 |
Details |
NCAAB
Msst
Mizz
|
Sat. Jan 31 3:30 pm ET |
45%
55% |
+7 -7 |
23 28 |
Details |
NCAAB
Conn
Crei
|
Sat. Jan 31 8:00 pm ET |
45%
55% |
-6.5 +6.5 |
37 45 |
Details |
NCAAB
Fres
Afa
|
Sat. Jan 31 3:00 pm ET |
55%
45% |
-9.5 +9.5 |
17 14 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ston
Elon
|
Sat. Jan 31 12:00 pm ET |
55%
45% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
23 19 |
Details |
NHL
Sea
Veg
|
Sat. Jan 31 10:00 pm ET |
55%
45% |
+175 -220 |
48 40 |
Details |
NCAAB
Cal
Mia
|
Sat. Jan 31 4:00 pm ET |
54%
46% |
+10.5 -10.5 |
31 26 |
Details |
NCAAB
Niu
M-Oh
|
Sat. Jan 31 3:30 pm ET |
54%
46% |
+17.5 -17.5 |
19 16 |
Details |
NHL
Tor
Van
|
Sat. Jan 31 7:00 pm ET |
54%
46% |
-144 +128 |
47 40 |
Details |
NHL
Col
Det
|
Sat. Jan 31 1:00 pm ET |
46%
54% |
-146 +129 |
45 52 |
Details |
NCAAB
Cin
Hou
|
Sat. Jan 31 12:00 pm ET |
47%
53% |
+14.5 -14.5 |
40 46 |
Details |
NCAAB
Lsu
Scar
|
Sat. Jan 31 1:00 pm ET |
47%
53% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
27 31 |
Details |
NCAAB
Rutg
Usc
|
Sat. Jan 31 7:00 pm ET |
53%
47% |
+13.5 -13.5 |
24 21 |
Details |
NCAAB
Wku
Mtu
|
Sat. Jan 31 4:00 pm ET |
53%
47% |
+7 -7 |
17 15 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ttu
Ucf
|
Sat. Jan 31 12:00 pm ET |
53%
47% |
-5 +5 |
52 47 |
Details |
NCAAB
Oru
Sdst
|
Sat. Jan 31 3:00 pm ET |
52%
48% |
+13.5 -13.5 |
16 15 |
Details |
NCAAB
Dav
Rich
|
Sat. Jan 31 4:30 pm ET |
48%
52% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
16 17 |
Details |
NCAAB
Cofc
Ne
|
Sat. Jan 31 2:00 pm ET |
49%
51% |
-3.5 +3.5 |
17 18 |
Details |
NCAAB
For
Gw
|
Sat. Jan 31 2:00 pm ET |
51%
49% |
+11.5 -11.5 |
19 18 |
Details |
NCAAB
Bay
Wvu
|
Sat. Jan 31 4:00 pm ET |
51%
49% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
20 19 |
Details |
NCAAB
Uncg
Cit
|
Sat. Jan 31 12:00 pm ET |
51%
49% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
21 20 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ncst
Wake
|
Sat. Jan 31 12:00 pm ET |
49%
51% |
-3.5 +3.5 |
30 31 |
Details |
NCAAB
Uk
Ark
|
Sat. Jan 31 6:30 pm ET |
50%
50% |
+7 -7 |
82 83 |
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.
