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
NFL Sf Ind Mon. Dec 22
8:15 pm ET
90%
10%
-6.5
+6.5
69
8
Details
NFL Car No Sun. Dec 14
4:25 pm ET
77%
23%
-2.5
+2.5
366
110
Details
NHL Car Was Thu. Dec 11
7:00 pm ET
27%
73%
-120
-118
10
27
Details
NFL Phi Was Sat. Dec 20
5:00 pm ET
73%
27%
-5.5
+5.5
80
30
Details
NCAAF Odu Usf Wed. Dec 17
5:00 pm ET
28%
72%
+3.5
-3.5
87
223
Details
NFL Atl Tb Thu. Dec 11
8:15 pm ET
28%
72%
+4.5
-4.5
197
495
Details
NCAAF Sdak Mont Sat. Dec 13
3:30 pm ET
30%
70%
+8.5
-8.5
33
77
Details
NBA Den Sac Thu. Dec 11
10:00 pm ET
69%
31%
-10
+10
152
67
Details
NCAAF Wsu Usu Mon. Dec 22
2:00 pm ET
31%
69%
+3.5
-3.5
61
137
Details
NFL Ne Bal Sun. Dec 21
8:20 pm ET
31%
69%
+8.8
-8.8
26
57
Details
NCAAF Army Navy Sat. Dec 13
3:00 pm ET
32%
68%
+6
-6
190
405
Details
NFL Bal Cin Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
32%
68%
-2.5
+2.5
159
338
Details
NBA Lac Hou Thu. Dec 11
8:00 pm ET
33%
67%
+9.5
-9.5
69
141
Details
NFL Was Nyg Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
33%
67%
-4.5
+4.5
145
295
Details
NHL Ott Clb Thu. Dec 11
7:00 pm ET
33%
67%
-112
-104
12
24
Details
NHL Sj Tor Thu. Dec 11
7:00 pm ET
34%
66%
+182
-227
16
31
Details
NCAAF Mosu Arst Thu. Dec 18
9:00 pm ET
35%
65%
-2
+2
77
144
Details
NHL Stl Nas Thu. Dec 11
8:00 pm ET
35%
65%
+100
-118
13
24
Details
NCAAF Jmu Ore Sat. Dec 20
7:30 pm ET
35%
65%
+21.5
-21.5
75
138
Details
NCAAB Iowa Isu Thu. Dec 11
8:00 pm ET
65%
35%
+12.5
-12.5
31
17
Details
NFL Mia Pit Mon. Dec 15
8:15 pm ET
35%
65%
+3.5
-3.5
158
288
Details
NFL Ari Hou Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
36%
64%
+9.5
-9.5
162
294
Details
NFL Ind Sea Sun. Dec 14
4:25 pm ET
36%
64%
+13.5
-13.5
174
308
Details
NFL Min Dal Sun. Dec 14
8:20 pm ET
37%
63%
-1.5
+1.5
176
303
Details
NFL Tb Car Sun. Dec 21
1:00 pm ET
37%
63%
-1.5
+1.5
31
53
Details
NCAAF Bsu Wash Sat. Dec 13
8:00 pm ET
63%
37%
+9
-9
266
157
Details
NHL La Sea Wed. Dec 10
10:00 pm ET
62%
38%
-139
+136
425
266
Details
NBA Por No Thu. Dec 11
8:00 pm ET
61%
39%
-4.5
+4.5
130
82
Details
NCAAF Vill Tarst Sat. Dec 13
12:00 pm ET
61%
39%
+11.5
-11
65
41
Details
NCAAF Ilst Ucd Sat. Dec 13
5:00 pm ET
39%
61%
+2
-2
44
69
Details
NCAAB Gb Iupu Thu. Dec 11
6:30 pm ET
39%
61%
-2.5
+2.5
16
25
Details
NFL Cle Chi Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
39%
61%
+7.5
-7.5
182
279
Details
NHL Tb Nj Thu. Dec 11
7:00 pm ET
60%
40%
-140
+118
26
17
Details
NCAAF Mia Tam Sat. Dec 20
12:00 pm ET
40%
60%
+4
-4
105
158
Details
NFL Lv Phi Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
40%
60%
+11.5
-11.5
182
269
Details
NCAAF Ull Del Wed. Dec 17
8:30 pm ET
59%
41%
-3
+3
139
98
Details
NFL Ten Sf Sun. Dec 14
4:25 pm ET
42%
58%
+7.5
-7.5
181
255
Details
NBA Sa Lal Wed. Dec 10
10:00 pm ET
42%
58%
+4.1
-4.1
378
525
Details
NCAAF Troy Jvst Tue. Dec 16
9:00 pm ET
42%
58%
-3
+3
107
147
Details
NFL Buf Cle Sun. Dec 21
1:00 pm ET
58%
42%
-8.5
+8.5
56
41
Details
NFL Lac Kc Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
57%
43%
+4.5
-4.5
284
211
Details
NFL Jac Den Sun. Dec 21
4:05 pm ET
43%
57%
+2.5
-2.5
36
48
Details
NFL Nyj Jac Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
43%
57%
+12.5
-12.5
190
250
Details
NFL La Sea Thu. Dec 18
8:15 pm ET
44%
56%
-1.5
+1.5
52
67
Details
NBA Bos Mil Thu. Dec 11
8:00 pm ET
56%
44%
-8.5
+8.5
114
90
Details
NCAAF Sfa Mtst Fri. Dec 12
9:00 pm ET
56%
44%
+12.5
-12.5
79
63
Details
NHL Dal Min Thu. Dec 11
8:00 pm ET
55%
45%
-135
+115
22
18
Details
NFL Min Nyg Sun. Dec 21
1:00 pm ET
54%
46%
-2.8
+2.8
44
37
Details
NFL Atl Ari Sun. Dec 21
4:05 pm ET
46%
54%
+1.5
-1.5
37
44
Details
NFL Nyj No Sun. Dec 21
1:00 pm ET
54%
46%
+1.3
-1.3
45
38
Details
NFL Gb Den Sun. Dec 14
4:25 pm ET
46%
54%
-2.5
+2.5
220
258
Details
NFL Buf Ne Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
46%
54%
-1
+1
227
266
Details
NHL Veg Phi Thu. Dec 11
7:00 pm ET
46%
54%
-163
+110
18
21
Details
NHL Buf Van Thu. Dec 11
10:00 pm ET
54%
46%
-118
-102
21
18
Details
NFL Det La Sun. Dec 14
4:25 pm ET
54%
46%
+5.5
-5.5
254
220
Details
NFL Lac Dal Sun. Dec 21
1:00 pm ET
47%
53%
+1.5
-1.5
40
46
Details
NHL Ana Nyi Thu. Dec 11
7:00 pm ET
53%
47%
+105
-125
23
20
Details
NCAAB Joes Syr Thu. Dec 11
9:00 pm ET
52%
48%
+12
-12
23
21
Details
NFL Lv Hou Sun. Dec 21
4:25 pm ET
48%
52%
+12.5
-12.5
38
41
Details
NCAAB Lam Sdsu Wed. Dec 10
10:00 pm ET
52%
48%
+18
-18
210
197
Details
NCAAB Fres Csn Wed. Dec 10
10:00 pm ET
48%
52%
+2.5
-2.5
204
217
Details
NFL Pit Det Sun. Dec 21
4:25 pm ET
49%
51%
+6.5
-6.5
38
40
Details
NFL Kc Ten Sun. Dec 21
1:00 pm ET
51%
49%
-7
+7
43
41
Details
NCAAF Kenn Wmu Fri. Dec 19
11:00 am ET
51%
49%
+3.5
-3.5
110
107
Details
NFL Cin Mia Sun. Dec 21
1:00 pm ET
51%
49%
-1.5
+1.5
42
41
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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