Discover the ALL odds and predictions covers contest players are making with consensus picks
| Matchup | Date | Consensus | Sides | Picks | Indepth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NFL
Ne
Nyj
|
Sun. Dec 28 1:00 pm ET |
72%
28% |
-13.5 +13.5 |
308 118 |
Details |
NFL
Phi
Buf
|
Sun. Dec 28 4:25 pm ET |
28%
72% |
+1 -1 |
127 322 |
Details |
NFL
Tb
Mia
|
Sun. Dec 28 1:00 pm ET |
71%
29% |
-5.5 +5.5 |
314 129 |
Details |
NCAAF
Tenn
Ill
|
Tue. Dec 30 5:30 pm ET |
70%
30% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
214 90 |
Details |
NBA
Min
Den
|
Thu. Dec 25 10:30 pm ET |
30%
70% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
151 356 |
Details |
NHL
Chi
Dal
|
Sat. Dec 27 8:00 pm ET |
32%
68% |
+252 -360 |
23 48 |
Details |
NFL
Ari
Cin
|
Sun. Dec 28 1:00 pm ET |
33%
67% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
140 290 |
Details |
NFL
Bal
Gb
|
Sat. Dec 27 8:00 pm ET |
34%
66% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
194 381 |
Details |
NFL
La
Atl
|
Mon. Dec 29 8:15 pm ET |
66%
34% |
-8.5 +8.5 |
267 138 |
Details |
NHL
Ott
Tor
|
Sat. Dec 27 7:00 pm ET |
34%
66% |
-104 -104 |
24 46 |
Details |
NFL
Pit
Cle
|
Sun. Dec 28 1:00 pm ET |
65%
35% |
-3 +3 |
302 160 |
Details |
NHL
Bos
Buf
|
Sat. Dec 27 7:00 pm ET |
35%
65% |
+124 -175 |
25 47 |
Details |
NFL
Den
Kc
|
Thu. Dec 25 8:15 pm ET |
65%
35% |
-13.5 +13.5 |
517 279 |
Details |
NFL
Chi
Sf
|
Sun. Dec 28 8:20 pm ET |
35%
65% |
+3 -3 |
158 292 |
Details |
NCAAF
Ilst
Mtst
|
Mon. Jan 05 7:30 pm ET |
35%
65% |
+10.5 -10.5 |
44 81 |
Details |
NBA
Cle
Ny
|
Thu. Dec 25 12:00 pm ET |
35%
65% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
174 320 |
Details |
NFL
Det
Min
|
Thu. Dec 25 4:30 pm ET |
63%
37% |
-7.5 +7.5 |
525 307 |
Details |
NBA
Sa
Okc
|
Thu. Dec 25 2:30 pm ET |
63%
37% |
+9.5 -9.5 |
294 172 |
Details |
NFL
Jac
Ind
|
Sun. Dec 28 1:00 pm ET |
63%
37% |
-6.5 +6.5 |
275 164 |
Details |
NCAAF
Lsu
Hou
|
Sat. Dec 27 9:15 pm ET |
37%
63% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
170 284 |
Details |
NCAAF
Unt
Sdsu
|
Sat. Dec 27 5:45 pm ET |
62%
38% |
-5.5 +5.5 |
272 164 |
Details |
NCAAF
Cmu
Nw
|
Fri. Dec 26 1:00 pm ET |
38%
62% |
+10.5 -10.5 |
219 359 |
Details |
NCAAF
Mich
Tex
|
Wed. Dec 31 3:00 pm ET |
38%
62% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
122 196 |
Details |
NCAAF
Gaso
App
|
Mon. Dec 29 2:00 pm ET |
39%
61% |
-7.5 +7.5 |
140 217 |
Details |
NCAAF
Gt
Byu
|
Sat. Dec 27 3:30 pm ET |
39%
61% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
184 284 |
Details |
NCAAF
M-Oh
Fres
|
Sat. Dec 27 4:30 pm ET |
39%
61% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
129 198 |
Details |
NCAAF
Iowa
Van
|
Wed. Dec 31 12:00 pm ET |
40%
60% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
125 191 |
Details |
NCAAF
Unm
Minn
|
Fri. Dec 26 4:30 pm ET |
40%
60% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
245 367 |
Details |
NCAAF
Ala
Iu
|
Thu. Jan 01 4:00 pm ET |
59%
41% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
147 101 |
Details |
NCAAF
Rice
Txst
|
Fri. Jan 02 1:00 pm ET |
41%
59% |
+11.5 -11.5 |
95 138 |
Details |
NFL
Sea
Car
|
Sun. Dec 28 1:00 pm ET |
41%
59% |
-7 +7 |
188 268 |
Details |
NFL
Dal
Was
|
Thu. Dec 25 1:00 pm ET |
59%
41% |
-9.5 +9.5 |
487 342 |
Details |
NCAAF
Miss
Uga
|
Thu. Jan 01 8:00 pm ET |
41%
59% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
96 136 |
Details |
NFL
Hou
Lac
|
Sat. Dec 27 4:30 pm ET |
42%
58% |
+2 -2 |
230 322 |
Details |
NCAAF
Neb
Utah
|
Wed. Dec 31 3:30 pm ET |
58%
42% |
+16.5 -16.5 |
163 117 |
Details |
NCAAF
Asu
Duke
|
Wed. Dec 31 2:00 pm ET |
42%
58% |
+3 -3 |
127 175 |
Details |
NCAAF
Ccu
Lt
|
Tue. Dec 30 2:00 pm ET |
43%
57% |
+9 -9 |
90 121 |
Details |
NFL
No
Ten
|
Sun. Dec 28 1:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
247 184 |
Details |
NCAAF
Ore
Ttu
|
Thu. Jan 01 12:00 pm ET |
43%
57% |
-2 +2 |
103 138 |
Details |
NCAAF
Conn
Army
|
Sat. Dec 27 2:15 pm ET |
57%
43% |
+9.5 -9.5 |
252 191 |
Details |
NCAAF
Usc
Tcu
|
Tue. Dec 30 9:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
-6.5 +6.5 |
166 126 |
Details |
NCAAF
Ariz
Smu
|
Fri. Jan 02 8:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
-3 +3 |
128 98 |
Details |
NCAAF
Navy
Cin
|
Fri. Jan 02 4:30 pm ET |
43%
57% |
-6.5 +6.5 |
100 130 |
Details |
NHL
Nyr
Nyi
|
Sat. Dec 27 6:00 pm ET |
44%
56% |
+100 -120 |
32 41 |
Details |
NCAAF
Pitt
Ecu
|
Sat. Dec 27 11:00 am ET |
56%
44% |
-10.5 +10.5 |
254 199 |
Details |
NHL
Tb
Fla
|
Sat. Dec 27 7:00 pm ET |
44%
56% |
+108 -113 |
32 40 |
Details |
NHL
Sj
Van
|
Sat. Dec 27 10:00 pm ET |
45%
55% |
+125 -150 |
25 31 |
Details |
NCAAF
Uva
Mizz
|
Sat. Dec 27 7:30 pm ET |
45%
55% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
204 251 |
Details |
NHL
Was
Nj
|
Sat. Dec 27 7:00 pm ET |
55%
45% |
-103 -131 |
40 33 |
Details |
NBA
Hou
Lal
|
Thu. Dec 25 8:00 pm ET |
46%
54% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
225 268 |
Details |
NHL
Det
Car
|
Sat. Dec 27 7:00 pm ET |
46%
54% |
+152 -208 |
34 40 |
Details |
NCAAF
Fiu
Utsa
|
Fri. Dec 26 8:00 pm ET |
54%
46% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
300 258 |
Details |
NFL
Nyg
Lv
|
Sun. Dec 28 4:05 pm ET |
47%
53% |
-3.5 +3.5 |
195 223 |
Details |
NCAAF
Mia
Osu
|
Wed. Dec 31 7:30 pm ET |
53%
47% |
+9.5 -9.5 |
134 119 |
Details |
NHL
Col
Veg
|
Sat. Dec 27 10:00 pm ET |
47%
53% |
-140 +118 |
18 20 |
Details |
NBA
Dal
Gs
|
Thu. Dec 25 5:00 pm ET |
47%
53% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
241 267 |
Details |
NHL
Ana
La
|
Sat. Dec 27 9:00 pm ET |
48%
52% |
+109 -154 |
31 34 |
Details |
NCAAF
Wake
Msst
|
Fri. Jan 02 8:00 pm ET |
52%
48% |
+3 -3 |
100 93 |
Details |
NCAAF
Psu
Clem
|
Sat. Dec 27 12:00 pm ET |
51%
49% |
+3 -3 |
237 227 |
Details |
NHL
Nas
Stl
|
Sat. Dec 27 8:00 pm ET |
51%
49% |
+100 -113 |
36 35 |
Details |
NCAAB
Csn
Stan
|
Sat. Dec 27 8:00 pm ET |
50%
50% |
+16.5 -16.5 |
119 118 |
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.
