Discover the ALL odds and predictions covers contest players are making with consensus picks
| Matchup | Date | Consensus | Sides | Picks | Indepth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCAAB
Bc
Clem
|
Tue. Jan 13 7:00 pm ET |
66%
34% |
+15.5 -15.5 |
171 87 |
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NCAAB
Txam
Tenn
|
Tue. Jan 13 7:00 pm ET |
65%
35% |
+9 -9 |
191 103 |
Details |
NBA
Dal
Ny
|
Mon. Jan 19 5:00 pm ET |
35%
65% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
66 121 |
Details |
NBA
Mil
Atl
|
Mon. Jan 19 1:00 pm ET |
63%
37% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
113 67 |
Details |
NCAAB
Mia
Nd
|
Tue. Jan 13 7:00 pm ET |
62%
38% |
-4.5 +4.5 |
173 107 |
Details |
NCAAB
Gmu
L-Il
|
Tue. Jan 13 7:00 pm ET |
38%
62% |
-8.5 +8.5 |
97 156 |
Details |
NCAAB
Kent
Buff
|
Tue. Jan 13 6:30 pm ET |
38%
62% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
92 147 |
Details |
NBA
Den
No
|
Tue. Jan 13 8:00 pm ET |
61%
39% |
-3.5 +3.5 |
211 133 |
Details |
NHL
Cal
Clb
|
Tue. Jan 13 7:00 pm ET |
39%
61% |
+126 -150 |
129 203 |
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NCAAB
Csu
Fres
|
Tue. Jan 13 9:00 pm ET |
60%
40% |
-4.5 +4.5 |
125 84 |
Details |
NHL
Mon
Was
|
Tue. Jan 13 7:00 pm ET |
41%
59% |
+134 -143 |
130 186 |
Details |
NBA
Atl
Lal
|
Tue. Jan 13 10:30 pm ET |
41%
59% |
-3.5 +3.5 |
137 196 |
Details |
NHL
Tor
Utah
|
Tue. Jan 13 10:00 pm ET |
59%
41% |
+134 -149 |
119 84 |
Details |
NCAAB
Vill
Prov
|
Tue. Jan 13 6:30 pm ET |
58%
42% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
165 119 |
Details |
NBA
Min
Mil
|
Tue. Jan 13 8:00 pm ET |
42%
58% |
+3 -3 |
138 191 |
Details |
NCAAB
Wvu
Hou
|
Tue. Jan 13 8:30 pm ET |
42%
58% |
+13.5 -13.5 |
110 152 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ohio
Tol
|
Tue. Jan 13 7:00 pm ET |
42%
58% |
+2 -2 |
94 129 |
Details |
NCAAB
Conn
Hall
|
Tue. Jan 13 8:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
-5.5 +5.5 |
154 114 |
Details |
NBA
Por
Gs
|
Tue. Jan 13 11:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
+10.5 -10.5 |
179 133 |
Details |
NCAAB
Fsu
Syr
|
Tue. Jan 13 9:00 pm ET |
43%
57% |
+8.5 -8.5 |
90 121 |
Details |
NCAAB
Uic
Uni
|
Tue. Jan 13 7:00 pm ET |
43%
57% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
99 133 |
Details |
NCAAB
Wis
Minn
|
Tue. Jan 13 7:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
151 113 |
Details |
NBA
Sa
Okc
|
Tue. Jan 13 8:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
177 133 |
Details |
NCAAB
Wiu
Eiu
|
Tue. Jan 13 8:30 pm ET |
44%
56% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
83 107 |
Details |
NBA
Bos
Det
|
Mon. Jan 19 8:00 pm ET |
56%
44% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
100 78 |
Details |
NHL
Det
Bos
|
Tue. Jan 13 7:30 pm ET |
44%
56% |
+117 -124 |
144 183 |
Details |
NBA
Chi
Hou
|
Tue. Jan 13 8:00 pm ET |
56%
44% |
+13 -13 |
163 130 |
Details |
NCAAB
Mass
Wmu
|
Tue. Jan 13 7:00 pm ET |
56%
44% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
119 95 |
Details |
NCAAB
Marq
Sju
|
Tue. Jan 13 6:30 pm ET |
55%
45% |
+13.5 -13.5 |
137 111 |
Details |
NCAAB
Smc
Sf
|
Tue. Jan 13 11:00 pm ET |
45%
55% |
-5.5 +5.5 |
96 118 |
Details |
NFL
Buf
Den
|
Sat. Jan 17 4:30 pm ET |
55%
45% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
206 168 |
Details |
NCAAB
Uva
Lou
|
Tue. Jan 13 7:00 pm ET |
45%
55% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
135 165 |
Details |
NHL
Tb
Pit
|
Tue. Jan 13 7:00 pm ET |
55%
45% |
-131 +125 |
178 147 |
Details |
NCAAB
Gc
Unm
|
Tue. Jan 13 9:00 pm ET |
55%
45% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
114 95 |
Details |
NCAAB
Md
Usc
|
Tue. Jan 13 10:30 pm ET |
45%
55% |
+9 -9 |
101 121 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ind
Msu
|
Tue. Jan 13 7:00 pm ET |
46%
54% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
119 142 |
Details |
NCAAB
Afa
Sjsu
|
Tue. Jan 13 10:00 pm ET |
46%
54% |
+8.5 -8.5 |
109 130 |
Details |
NCAAB
Brad
Evan
|
Tue. Jan 13 8:00 pm ET |
54%
46% |
-6.5 +6.5 |
109 93 |
Details |
NBA
Pho
Mia
|
Tue. Jan 13 7:30 pm ET |
47%
53% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
160 184 |
Details |
NCAAB
Day
Duq
|
Tue. Jan 13 7:00 pm ET |
53%
47% |
-4 +4 |
123 109 |
Details |
NCAAB
Cmu
M-Oh
|
Tue. Jan 13 7:00 pm ET |
48%
52% |
+17.5 -17.5 |
111 121 |
Details |
NFL
La
Chi
|
Sun. Jan 18 6:30 pm ET |
52%
48% |
-4 +4 |
184 172 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ball
Akr
|
Tue. Jan 13 7:00 pm ET |
51%
49% |
+20.5 -20.5 |
108 102 |
Details |
NCAAB
Fla
Okla
|
Tue. Jan 13 9:00 pm ET |
51%
49% |
-6.5 +6.5 |
133 126 |
Details |
NCAAB
Valp
Bel
|
Tue. Jan 13 7:30 pm ET |
51%
49% |
+10 -10 |
124 118 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ore
Neb
|
Tue. Jan 13 9:00 pm ET |
49%
51% |
+10.5 -10.5 |
121 126 |
Details |
NCAAB
Gtwn
Crei
|
Tue. Jan 13 9:00 pm ET |
50%
50% |
+9 -9 |
112 114 |
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.
