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
NHL Nas Bos Tue. Jan 27
7:00 pm ET
27%
73%
-109
-109
87
233
Details
NCAAB Neb Mich Tue. Jan 27
7:00 pm ET
70%
30%
+10.5
-10.5
303
132
Details
NBA Bk Pho Tue. Jan 27
9:00 pm ET
32%
68%
+8.5
-8.5
114
244
Details
NCAAB Joes L-Il Tue. Jan 27
9:00 pm ET
67%
33%
-3.5
+3.5
160
78
Details
NCAAB Uno Nich Tue. Jan 27
4:30 pm ET
33%
67%
+3.5
-3.5
74
150
Details
NCAAB Aamu Pv Tue. Jan 27
2:00 pm ET
33%
67%
+2.5
-2.5
80
162
Details
NCAAB Crei Marq Tue. Jan 27
9:30 pm ET
67%
33%
-1.5
+1.5
186
92
Details
NHL La Det Tue. Jan 27
7:00 pm ET
35%
65%
+105
-126
122
227
Details
NHL Utah Fla Tue. Jan 27
7:00 pm ET
36%
64%
+135
-189
112
198
Details
NBA Mil Phi Tue. Jan 27
8:00 pm ET
63%
37%
+11
-11
213
124
Details
NHL Dal Stl Tue. Jan 27
8:00 pm ET
62%
38%
-162
+134
197
119
Details
NCAAB Ark Okla Tue. Jan 27
7:00 pm ET
62%
38%
-2.5
+2.5
183
112
Details
NHL Chi Min Tue. Jan 27
8:00 pm ET
38%
62%
+184
-278
127
207
Details
NCAAB Mass M-Oh Tue. Jan 27
9:00 pm ET
38%
62%
+10
-10
83
134
Details
NHL Sj Van Tue. Jan 27
10:00 pm ET
61%
39%
-134
+107
212
135
Details
NCAAB Gc Nev Tue. Jan 27
10:30 pm ET
39%
61%
+4.5
-4.5
93
144
Details
NCAAB Tamc Lam Tue. Jan 27
7:00 pm ET
39%
61%
+5
-5
103
158
Details
NCAAB Pur Ind Tue. Jan 27
9:00 pm ET
60%
40%
-4.5
+4.5
166
110
Details
NCAAB Tenn Uga Wed. Jan 28
7:00 pm ET
40%
60%
+1.5
-1.5
36
54
Details
NCAAB Alst Txso Tue. Jan 27
2:00 pm ET
40%
60%
+1.5
-1.5
95
140
Details
NCAAB Ohio Kent Tue. Jan 27
7:00 pm ET
40%
60%
+6.5
-6.5
89
131
Details
NCAAB Nwst Sfa Tue. Jan 27
4:00 pm ET
59%
41%
+14.5
-14.5
19
13
Details
NBA Por Was Tue. Jan 27
7:00 pm ET
41%
59%
-6.5
+6.5
133
194
Details
NCAAB Prov Conn Tue. Jan 27
7:30 pm ET
59%
41%
+15.5
-15.5
157
111
Details
NBA No Okc Tue. Jan 27
8:00 pm ET
41%
59%
+14.5
-14.5
139
196
Details
NCAAB Iw Hbu Tue. Jan 27
8:00 pm ET
58%
42%
-1.5
+1.5
135
96
Details
NCAAB Uri Day Tue. Jan 27
7:00 pm ET
42%
58%
+7.5
-7.5
108
151
Details
NCAAB Asu Ucf Tue. Jan 27
7:00 pm ET
42%
58%
+8.5
-8.5
92
128
Details
NCAAB Msu Rutg Tue. Jan 27
6:30 pm ET
58%
42%
-14.5
+14.5
161
117
Details
NCAAB Buff Bgsu Tue. Jan 27
7:00 pm ET
42%
58%
+8
-8
96
132
Details
NCAAB Rich Vcu Tue. Jan 27
7:00 pm ET
58%
42%
+11.5
-11.5
133
98
Details
NCAAB Wmu Niu Tue. Jan 27
8:00 pm ET
57%
43%
-1.5
+1.5
107
80
Details
NCAAB Ksu Wvu Tue. Jan 27
8:30 pm ET
43%
57%
+8.5
-8.5
102
135
Details
NCAAB Syr Ncst Tue. Jan 27
7:00 pm ET
57%
43%
+10.5
-10.5
147
112
Details
NBA Lac Uta Tue. Jan 27
10:00 pm ET
44%
56%
-7.5
+7.5
135
174
Details
NHL Win Nj Tue. Jan 27
7:00 pm ET
44%
56%
+117
-122
145
184
Details
NHL Veg Mon Tue. Jan 27
7:00 pm ET
44%
56%
-110
-110
143
179
Details
NBA Det Den Tue. Jan 27
9:00 pm ET
44%
56%
-6.5
+6.5
148
185
Details
NFL Sea Ne Sun. Feb 08
6:30 pm ET
55%
45%
-4.5
+4.5
157
126
Details
NCAAB Unm Unlv Tue. Jan 27
11:00 pm ET
55%
45%
-4.5
+4.5
133
107
Details
NHL Was Sea Tue. Jan 27
10:00 pm ET
45%
55%
-158
+114
141
174
Details
NCAAB Tol Akr Tue. Jan 27
7:00 pm ET
45%
55%
+12.5
-12.5
100
120
Details
NCAAB Emu Cmu Tue. Jan 27
7:00 pm ET
54%
46%
-3.5
+3.5
104
87
Details
NCAAB Bsu Sjsu Tue. Jan 27
10:00 pm ET
54%
46%
-10.5
+10.5
111
93
Details
NCAAB Mcns Sela Tue. Jan 27
7:00 pm ET
54%
46%
-13.5
+13.5
96
83
Details
NCAAB Wake Pitt Tue. Jan 27
6:00 pm ET
53%
47%
+1.5
-1.5
147
129
Details
NCAAB Inst Uic Tue. Jan 27
8:00 pm ET
53%
47%
+6
-6
120
107
Details
NHL Buf Tor Tue. Jan 27
7:00 pm ET
53%
47%
-111
-111
176
158
Details
NCAAB Gw Slu Tue. Jan 27
8:00 pm ET
48%
52%
+9.5
-9.5
122
132
Details
NCAAB Uk Van Tue. Jan 27
9:00 pm ET
48%
52%
+7
-7
114
123
Details
NCAAB Gt Vt Tue. Jan 27
8:00 pm ET
51%
49%
+9.5
-9.5
116
110
Details
NCAAB Uva Nd Tue. Jan 27
7:00 pm ET
49%
51%
-9.5
+9.5
126
132
Details
NBA Sac Ny Tue. Jan 27
7:30 pm ET
49%
51%
+13.5
-13.5
161
167
Details
NCAAB Mizz Ala Tue. Jan 27
8:00 pm ET
49%
51%
+10.5
-10.5
128
131
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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