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 |
86%
14% |
-6.5 +6.5 |
77 13 |
Details |
NFL
Car
No
|
Sun. Dec 14 4:25 pm ET |
76%
24% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
395 123 |
Details |
NCAAB
Alst
Mizz
|
Thu. Dec 11 8:00 pm ET |
25%
75% |
+27.5 -27.5 |
55 162 |
Details |
NCAAB
Wcu
Vt
|
Thu. Dec 11 7:00 pm ET |
27%
73% |
+19.5 -19.5 |
59 163 |
Details |
NFL
Phi
Was
|
Sat. Dec 20 5:00 pm ET |
73%
27% |
-5.5 +5.5 |
91 34 |
Details |
NCAAF
Odu
Usf
|
Wed. Dec 17 5:00 pm ET |
28%
72% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
91 236 |
Details |
NBA
Min
Gs
|
Fri. Dec 12 10:00 pm ET |
71%
29% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
76 31 |
Details |
NFL
Atl
Tb
|
Thu. Dec 11 8:15 pm ET |
30%
70% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
244 579 |
Details |
NBA
Lac
Hou
|
Thu. Dec 11 8:00 pm ET |
30%
70% |
+9.5 -9.5 |
112 259 |
Details |
NBA
Den
Sac
|
Thu. Dec 11 10:00 pm ET |
69%
31% |
-10.5 +10.5 |
261 120 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ndsu
Csb
|
Thu. Dec 11 9:30 pm ET |
68%
32% |
-6.5 +6.5 |
156 72 |
Details |
NCAAB
Joes
Syr
|
Thu. Dec 11 9:00 pm ET |
32%
68% |
+12.5 -12.5 |
78 168 |
Details |
NCAAF
Wsu
Usu
|
Mon. Dec 22 2:00 pm ET |
32%
68% |
+3 -3 |
69 148 |
Details |
NCAAF
Army
Navy
|
Sat. Dec 13 3:00 pm ET |
32%
68% |
+6 -6 |
196 420 |
Details |
NHL
Mon
Pit
|
Thu. Dec 11 7:00 pm ET |
32%
68% |
+109 -117 |
65 139 |
Details |
NFL
Was
Nyg
|
Sun. Dec 14 1:00 pm ET |
32%
68% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
157 327 |
Details |
NBA
Atl
Det
|
Fri. Dec 12 7:00 pm ET |
33%
67% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
35 72 |
Details |
NFL
Bal
Cin
|
Sun. Dec 14 1:00 pm ET |
33%
67% |
-2 +2 |
179 365 |
Details |
NFL
Ne
Bal
|
Sun. Dec 21 8:20 pm ET |
34%
66% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
33 64 |
Details |
NCAAF
Jmu
Ore
|
Sat. Dec 20 7:30 pm ET |
34%
66% |
+22 -22 |
79 152 |
Details |
NCAAF
Mosu
Arst
|
Thu. Dec 18 9:00 pm ET |
35%
65% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
83 157 |
Details |
NCAAB
App
Ecu
|
Thu. Dec 11 7:00 pm ET |
35%
65% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
75 141 |
Details |
NBA
Ind
Phi
|
Fri. Dec 12 7:00 pm ET |
35%
65% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
37 69 |
Details |
NHL
Fla
Col
|
Thu. Dec 11 9:30 pm ET |
35%
65% |
+198 -222 |
81 149 |
Details |
NFL
Ari
Hou
|
Sun. Dec 14 1:00 pm ET |
35%
65% |
+9.5 -9.5 |
176 322 |
Details |
NCAAB
Uta
Utrgv
|
Thu. Dec 11 7:30 pm ET |
36%
64% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
76 136 |
Details |
NHL
Car
Was
|
Thu. Dec 11 7:00 pm ET |
36%
64% |
-108 +101 |
93 165 |
Details |
NCAAF
Sdak
Mont
|
Sat. Dec 13 3:30 pm ET |
36%
64% |
+8.5 -8.5 |
76 133 |
Details |
NFL
Mia
Pit
|
Mon. Dec 15 8:15 pm ET |
36%
64% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
177 308 |
Details |
NFL
Min
Dal
|
Sun. Dec 14 8:20 pm ET |
37%
63% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
193 331 |
Details |
NHL
Det
Edm
|
Thu. Dec 11 9:00 pm ET |
37%
63% |
+163 -170 |
82 140 |
Details |
NCAAF
Bsu
Wash
|
Sat. Dec 13 8:00 pm ET |
63%
37% |
+9.5 -9.5 |
284 167 |
Details |
NFL
Ind
Sea
|
Sun. Dec 14 4:25 pm ET |
37%
63% |
+14 -14 |
194 329 |
Details |
NBA
Por
No
|
Thu. Dec 11 8:00 pm ET |
62%
38% |
-4.5 +4.5 |
231 142 |
Details |
NHL
Ott
Clb
|
Thu. Dec 11 7:00 pm ET |
38%
62% |
-120 -115 |
96 156 |
Details |
NHL
Stl
Nas
|
Thu. Dec 11 8:00 pm ET |
38%
62% |
+105 -125 |
96 156 |
Details |
NBA
Bk
Dal
|
Fri. Dec 12 8:30 pm ET |
61%
39% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
65 41 |
Details |
NBA
Uta
Mem
|
Fri. Dec 12 8:00 pm ET |
39%
61% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
40 63 |
Details |
NFL
Cle
Chi
|
Sun. Dec 14 1:00 pm ET |
40%
60% |
+8 -8 |
200 306 |
Details |
NCAAF
Vill
Tarst
|
Sat. Dec 13 12:00 pm ET |
60%
40% |
+11.5 -11.5 |
120 80 |
Details |
NCAAF
Mia
Tam
|
Sat. Dec 20 12:00 pm ET |
40%
60% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
111 166 |
Details |
NFL
Lv
Phi
|
Sun. Dec 14 1:00 pm ET |
40%
60% |
+11.5 -11.5 |
198 294 |
Details |
NHL
Sj
Tor
|
Thu. Dec 11 7:00 pm ET |
40%
60% |
+173 -187 |
112 165 |
Details |
NFL
Tb
Car
|
Sun. Dec 21 1:00 pm ET |
41%
59% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
39 57 |
Details |
NFL
Ten
Sf
|
Sun. Dec 14 4:25 pm ET |
41%
59% |
+12.5 -12.5 |
196 282 |
Details |
NFL
Jac
Den
|
Sun. Dec 21 4:05 pm ET |
41%
59% |
+3 -3 |
39 56 |
Details |
NFL
Lac
Kc
|
Sun. Dec 14 1:00 pm ET |
58%
42% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
315 228 |
Details |
NFL
Buf
Cle
|
Sun. Dec 21 1:00 pm ET |
58%
42% |
-8.5 +8.5 |
63 46 |
Details |
NCAAF
Ull
Del
|
Wed. Dec 17 8:30 pm ET |
58%
42% |
-3 +3 |
148 109 |
Details |
NHL
Tb
Nj
|
Thu. Dec 11 7:00 pm ET |
58%
42% |
-150 +105 |
153 113 |
Details |
NCAAF
Ilst
Ucd
|
Sat. Dec 13 5:00 pm ET |
43%
57% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
89 119 |
Details |
NFL
Min
Nyg
|
Sun. Dec 21 1:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
-1 +1 |
53 40 |
Details |
NBA
Chi
Cha
|
Fri. Dec 12 7:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
54 41 |
Details |
NHL
Dal
Min
|
Thu. Dec 11 8:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
-131 +128 |
152 116 |
Details |
NCAAF
Troy
Jvst
|
Tue. Dec 16 9:00 pm ET |
43%
57% |
-3 +3 |
136 177 |
Details |
NBA
Bos
Mil
|
Thu. Dec 11 8:00 pm ET |
56%
44% |
-9 +9 |
202 156 |
Details |
NFL
Nyj
Jac
|
Sun. Dec 14 1:00 pm ET |
44%
56% |
+13 -13 |
209 270 |
Details |
NBA
Cle
Was
|
Fri. Dec 12 7:00 pm ET |
56%
44% |
-14.5 +14.5 |
58 45 |
Details |
NHL
Ana
Nyi
|
Thu. Dec 11 7:00 pm ET |
56%
44% |
+116 -120 |
155 122 |
Details |
NCAAB
Gb
Iupu
|
Thu. Dec 11 6:30 pm ET |
44%
56% |
-1 +1 |
105 132 |
Details |
NFL
Atl
Ari
|
Sun. Dec 21 4:05 pm ET |
45%
55% |
+1 -1 |
41 51 |
Details |
NFL
Nyj
No
|
Sun. Dec 21 1:00 pm ET |
55%
45% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
51 42 |
Details |
NCAAB
Iowa
Isu
|
Thu. Dec 11 8:00 pm ET |
55%
45% |
+10.5 -10.5 |
143 118 |
Details |
NHL
Bos
Win
|
Thu. Dec 11 8:00 pm ET |
46%
54% |
+126 -131 |
86 102 |
Details |
NFL
Det
La
|
Sun. Dec 14 4:25 pm ET |
54%
46% |
+6 -6 |
281 241 |
Details |
NFL
Gb
Den
|
Sun. Dec 14 4:25 pm ET |
46%
54% |
-2 +2 |
244 282 |
Details |
NHL
Veg
Phi
|
Thu. Dec 11 7:00 pm ET |
54%
46% |
-140 +134 |
150 130 |
Details |
NCAAF
Sfa
Mtst
|
Fri. Dec 12 9:00 pm ET |
53%
47% |
+12.5 -12.5 |
127 113 |
Details |
NFL
La
Sea
|
Thu. Dec 18 8:15 pm ET |
47%
53% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
65 73 |
Details |
NFL
Buf
Ne
|
Sun. Dec 14 1:00 pm ET |
47%
53% |
-1 +1 |
260 288 |
Details |
NHL
Buf
Van
|
Thu. Dec 11 10:00 pm ET |
48%
52% |
-105 +102 |
120 131 |
Details |
NFL
Cin
Mia
|
Sun. Dec 21 1:00 pm ET |
52%
48% |
-2 +2 |
49 45 |
Details |
NFL
Kc
Ten
|
Sun. Dec 21 1:00 pm ET |
51%
49% |
-10.5 +10.5 |
49 47 |
Details |
NFL
Lac
Dal
|
Sun. Dec 21 1:00 pm ET |
49%
51% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
48 50 |
Details |
NCAAF
Kenn
Wmu
|
Fri. Dec 19 11:00 am ET |
51%
49% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
117 114 |
Details |
NFL
Pit
Det
|
Sun. Dec 21 4:25 pm ET |
49%
51% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
45 46 |
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.
