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
NCAAB Mrst Rid Sun. Jan 11
2:00 pm ET
26%
74%
-10.5
+10.5
11
32
Details
NHL Nj Win Sun. Jan 11
2:00 pm ET
31%
69%
+117
-119
162
355
Details
NCAAB Ipfw Rmu Sun. Jan 11
2:00 pm ET
31%
69%
+3.5
-3.5
105
230
Details
NCAAB Mw Spc Sun. Jan 11
2:00 pm ET
35%
65%
+2
-2
133
252
Details
NHL Clb Utah Sun. Jan 11
7:00 pm ET
35%
65%
+158
-189
155
286
Details
NCAAB Cin Ucf Sun. Jan 11
5:00 pm ET
35%
65%
+3.5
-3.5
147
269
Details
NHL Pit Bos Sun. Jan 11
5:00 pm ET
36%
64%
-112
+110
163
286
Details
NBA Bk Mem Sun. Jan 11
3:30 pm ET
37%
63%
+7.5
-7.5
172
296
Details
NCAAB Iupu Milw Sun. Jan 11
3:00 pm ET
37%
63%
+9.5
-9.5
117
200
Details
NCAAB Wrst Oak Sun. Jan 11
3:00 pm ET
39%
61%
+4.5
-4.5
141
221
Details
NCAAB Char Rice Sun. Jan 11
2:00 pm ET
60%
40%
-1.5
+1.5
205
138
Details
NFL Hou Pit Mon. Jan 12
8:15 pm ET
58%
42%
-2.5
+2.5
560
398
Details
NCAAB Sie Msm Sun. Jan 11
2:00 pm ET
58%
42%
-2.5
+2.5
115
83
Details
NCAAB Osu Wash Sun. Jan 11
6:00 pm ET
57%
43%
+1.5
-1.5
248
185
Details
NFL Sf Phi Sun. Jan 11
4:30 pm ET
57%
43%
+5.5
-5.5
739
559
Details
NFL Lac Ne Sun. Jan 11
8:15 pm ET
43%
57%
+4
-4
477
630
Details
NCAAB Unt Wich Sun. Jan 11
3:00 pm ET
43%
57%
+6.5
-6.5
150
198
Details
NCAAB Niag Man Sun. Jan 11
2:00 pm ET
44%
56%
+4.5
-4.5
160
202
Details
NCAAB Uab Ecu Sun. Jan 11
2:00 pm ET
45%
55%
-7.5
+7.5
146
177
Details
NHL Was Nas Sun. Jan 11
7:00 pm ET
55%
45%
-150
+120
231
191
Details
NHL Car Det Mon. Jan 12
7:00 pm ET
46%
54%
-133
+127
31
37
Details
NBA Ny Por Sun. Jan 11
6:00 pm ET
46%
54%
-5.5
+5.5
228
269
Details
NCAAB Quin Shu Sun. Jan 11
2:00 pm ET
52%
48%
-5.5
+5.5
172
156
Details
NHL Dal La Mon. Jan 12
10:00 pm ET
49%
51%
-120
+100
22
23
Details
NBA Was Pho Sun. Jan 11
8:00 pm ET
49%
51%
+14.5
-14.5
208
215
Details
NHL Veg Sj Sun. Jan 11
8:00 pm ET
49%
51%
-145
+120
90
93
Details
NBA Phi Tor Sun. Jan 11
6:00 pm ET
50%
50%
-3
+3
235
231
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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