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 Nj Sea Sun. Jan 25
3:00 pm ET
34%
66%
-122
+105
12
23
Details
NHL Mon Bos Sat. Jan 24
7:00 pm ET
36%
64%
+103
-109
196
350
Details
NHL Col Tor Sun. Jan 25
1:30 pm ET
37%
63%
-177
+151
13
22
Details
NCAAB Uci Ucsd Sat. Jan 24
10:00 pm ET
38%
62%
+2.5
-2.5
123
203
Details
NHL Tb Clb Sat. Jan 24
7:00 pm ET
62%
38%
-120
+100
300
186
Details
NCAAB Csn Haw Sun. Jan 25
12:00 am ET
38%
62%
+9.5
-9.5
87
139
Details
NHL Det Win Sat. Jan 24
7:00 pm ET
61%
39%
+113
-115
338
216
Details
NCAAB Smc Port Sat. Jan 24
8:00 pm ET
61%
39%
-14.5
+14.5
208
134
Details
NHL Ana Cal Sun. Jan 25
8:00 pm ET
61%
39%
-104
-105
20
13
Details
NBA Gs Min Sun. Jan 25
5:30 pm ET
40%
60%
+5.5
-5.5
214
325
Details
NHL Was Edm Sat. Jan 24
10:00 pm ET
40%
60%
+153
-154
182
270
Details
NCAAB Uvu Cbu Sat. Jan 24
8:00 pm ET
40%
60%
+1
-1
132
195
Details
NHL Pit Van Sun. Jan 25
6:00 pm ET
59%
41%
-150
+120
22
15
Details
NCAAB Ku Ksu Sat. Jan 24
8:00 pm ET
59%
41%
-4.5
+4.5
252
173
Details
NCAAB Cin Asu Sat. Jan 24
10:00 pm ET
41%
59%
-2.5
+2.5
160
232
Details
NHL Car Ott Sat. Jan 24
7:00 pm ET
59%
41%
-125
+118
320
221
Details
NFL La Sea Sun. Jan 25
6:30 pm ET
41%
59%
+2.5
-2.5
309
441
Details
NBA Mia Uta Sat. Jan 24
9:30 pm ET
42%
58%
-7
+7
213
300
Details
NCAAB Laf Leh Sat. Jan 24
7:00 pm ET
42%
58%
+2.5
-2.5
127
178
Details
NCAAB Sea Pac Sat. Jan 24
7:00 pm ET
42%
58%
+2.5
-2.5
137
190
Details
NCAAB Scu Usd Sat. Jan 24
9:30 pm ET
42%
58%
-13.5
+13.5
117
161
Details
NCAAB Csf Cp Sat. Jan 24
7:00 pm ET
43%
57%
+.5
-.5
134
179
Details
NCAAB Can Fair Sat. Jan 24
7:00 pm ET
57%
43%
+10.5
-10.5
176
134
Details
NCAAB Tenn Ala Sat. Jan 24
8:30 pm ET
44%
56%
+4
-4
194
250
Details
NCAAB Sf Gonz Sat. Jan 24
8:00 pm ET
56%
44%
+15
-15
223
174
Details
NBA Cle Orl Sat. Jan 24
7:00 pm ET
56%
44%
+1.5
-1.5
334
261
Details
NFL Ne Den Sun. Jan 25
3:00 pm ET
55%
45%
-4
+4
415
337
Details
NCAAB Nev Unm Sat. Jan 24
8:00 pm ET
54%
46%
+8.5
-8.5
182
152
Details
NHL Fla Min Sat. Jan 24
9:00 pm ET
46%
54%
+115
-117
247
293
Details
NHL La Stl Sat. Jan 24
8:00 pm ET
46%
54%
-131
+123
203
240
Details
NCAAB Cal Stan Sat. Jan 24
8:00 pm ET
46%
54%
+5
-5
169
199
Details
NCAAB Ucsb Lbsu Sat. Jan 24
7:00 pm ET
46%
54%
-4.5
+4.5
152
177
Details
NCAAB Suu Utech Sat. Jan 24
9:00 pm ET
47%
53%
+5.5
-5.5
131
147
Details
NCAAB Uic Brad Sat. Jan 24
8:00 pm ET
47%
53%
+6.5
-6.5
146
163
Details
NBA Bos Chi Sat. Jan 24
8:00 pm ET
52%
48%
-3.5
+3.5
302
275
Details
NCAAB Gc Fres Sat. Jan 24
7:30 pm ET
52%
48%
-5.5
+5.5
180
164
Details
NCAAB Neom Umkc Sat. Jan 24
8:00 pm ET
48%
52%
-3.5
+3.5
137
146
Details
NCAAB Man Iona Sat. Jan 24
7:00 pm ET
49%
51%
+7.5
-7.5
147
154
Details
NCAAB Unco Nau Sat. Jan 24
8:00 pm ET
51%
49%
-6.5
+6.5
140
136
Details
NCAAB Web Mtst Sat. Jan 24
8:00 pm ET
50%
50%
+7.5
-7.5
152
154
Details
NBA Lal Dal Sat. Jan 24
8:30 pm ET
50%
50%
-4
+4
289
286
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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