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
NFL Sf Ind Mon. Dec 22
8:15 pm ET
90%
10%
-6.5
+6.5
65
7
Details
NFL Car No Sun. Dec 14
4:25 pm ET
78%
22%
-2.5
+2.5
345
99
Details
NCAAB Sou Txst Wed. Dec 10
8:30 pm ET
24%
76%
+3.5
-3.5
62
192
Details
NCAAF Odu Usf Wed. Dec 17
5:00 pm ET
27%
73%
+5.5
-5.5
77
213
Details
NFL Atl Tb Thu. Dec 11
8:15 pm ET
27%
73%
+4.5
-4.5
175
467
Details
NCAAF Sdak Mont Sat. Dec 13
3:30 pm ET
28%
72%
+9.5
-9.5
20
52
Details
NFL Ne Bal Sun. Dec 21
8:20 pm ET
29%
71%
+2.5
-2.5
22
55
Details
NCAAB Idho Nd Wed. Dec 10
7:00 pm ET
29%
71%
+11.5
-11.5
100
244
Details
NCAAB Me Bu Wed. Dec 10
7:00 pm ET
30%
70%
+8.5
-8.5
85
202
Details
NFL Phi Was Sat. Dec 20
5:00 pm ET
70%
30%
-5.5
+5.5
71
30
Details
NCAAF Wsu Usu Mon. Dec 22
2:00 pm ET
30%
70%
+3
-3
53
125
Details
NCAAB Web Umkc Wed. Dec 10
8:00 pm ET
70%
30%
-6.5
+6.5
220
96
Details
NCAAB Alby Yale Wed. Dec 10
4:30 pm ET
31%
69%
+17.5
-17.5
105
232
Details
NCAAF Army Navy Sat. Dec 13
3:00 pm ET
31%
69%
+6.5
-6.5
183
398
Details
NFL Bal Cin Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
32%
68%
-2.5
+2.5
149
314
Details
NFL Was Nyg Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
33%
67%
+2.5
-2.5
135
278
Details
NBA Den Sac Thu. Dec 11
10:00 pm ET
67%
33%
-9
+9
115
57
Details
NFL Ari Hou Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
33%
67%
+9.5
-9.5
139
278
Details
NCAAB M-Oh Unca Wed. Dec 10
6:00 pm ET
66%
34%
-5.5
+5.5
220
111
Details
NFL Mia Pit Mon. Dec 15
8:15 pm ET
34%
66%
+3.5
-3.5
142
276
Details
NCAAB Cofc Usf Wed. Dec 10
7:00 pm ET
34%
66%
+13.5
-13.5
100
193
Details
NBA Lac Hou Thu. Dec 11
8:00 pm ET
35%
65%
+9.5
-9.5
58
110
Details
NCAAB Arpb Tlsa Wed. Dec 10
8:00 pm ET
35%
65%
+25
-25
83
157
Details
NCAAF Jmu Ore Sat. Dec 20
7:30 pm ET
35%
65%
+23.5
-23.5
67
126
Details
NCAAF Mosu Arst Thu. Dec 18
9:00 pm ET
35%
65%
-1.5
+1.5
71
131
Details
NFL Ind Sea Sun. Dec 14
4:25 pm ET
35%
65%
+14
-14
159
290
Details
NCAAF Ilst Ucd Sat. Dec 13
5:00 pm ET
36%
64%
+2.5
-2.5
26
46
Details
NFL Min Dal Sun. Dec 14
8:20 pm ET
36%
64%
+5.5
-5.5
160
283
Details
NFL Tb Car Sun. Dec 21
1:00 pm ET
37%
63%
-2.5
+2.5
29
50
Details
NCAAB Wis Neb Wed. Dec 10
9:00 pm ET
37%
63%
+1.5
-1.5
143
244
Details
NHL La Sea Wed. Dec 10
10:00 pm ET
63%
37%
-155
+130
305
180
Details
NCAAF Bsu Wash Sat. Dec 13
8:00 pm ET
63%
37%
+9
-9
253
151
Details
NCAAB Mw Prin Wed. Dec 10
5:00 pm ET
38%
62%
+2.5
-2.5
141
232
Details
NCAAB Bry Iona Wed. Dec 10
7:00 pm ET
38%
62%
+9.5
-9.5
106
170
Details
NHL Fla Utah Wed. Dec 10
9:00 pm ET
61%
39%
-111
+105
265
168
Details
NCAAF Mia Tam Sat. Dec 20
12:00 pm ET
39%
61%
+3.5
-3.5
94
147
Details
NFL Cle Chi Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
39%
61%
+7.5
-7.5
167
261
Details
NCAAB Colg Sbon Wed. Dec 10
7:00 pm ET
40%
60%
+10
-10
116
177
Details
NCAAB Eky Eiu Wed. Dec 10
8:00 pm ET
60%
40%
-5.5
+5.5
149
98
Details
NCAAF Vill Tarst Sat. Dec 13
12:00 pm ET
60%
40%
+11.5
-11.5
41
27
Details
NBA Sa Lal Wed. Dec 10
10:00 pm ET
40%
60%
+7.5
-7.5
285
431
Details
NBA Pho Okc Wed. Dec 10
7:30 pm ET
60%
40%
+14.5
-14.5
421
280
Details
NBA Por No Thu. Dec 11
8:00 pm ET
60%
40%
-5.5
+5.5
102
68
Details
NFL La Sea Thu. Dec 18
8:15 pm ET
40%
60%
+1.5
-1.5
42
63
Details
NFL Lv Phi Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
40%
60%
+11.5
-11.5
167
250
Details
NCAAB Minn Pur Wed. Dec 10
7:00 pm ET
41%
59%
+20.5
-20.5
137
200
Details
NCAAB Idst Uvu Wed. Dec 10
8:00 pm ET
41%
59%
+9.5
-9.5
114
166
Details
NCAAB Fdu For Wed. Dec 10
7:00 pm ET
41%
59%
+12.5
-12.5
104
148
Details
NCAAF Ull Del Wed. Dec 17
8:30 pm ET
58%
42%
-3
+3
128
91
Details
NFL Lac Kc Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
58%
42%
+4.5
-4.5
270
193
Details
NCAAB Lib Ncst Wed. Dec 10
7:00 pm ET
42%
58%
+12.5
-12.5
133
185
Details
NCAAF Troy Jvst Tue. Dec 16
9:00 pm ET
42%
58%
-3.5
+3.5
99
136
Details
NFL Ten Sf Sun. Dec 14
4:25 pm ET
43%
57%
+12.5
-12.5
171
231
Details
NFL Nyj Jac Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
43%
57%
+13.5
-13.5
176
236
Details
NFL Jac Den Sun. Dec 21
4:05 pm ET
43%
57%
+3
-3
34
45
Details
NCAAB Jkst Hou Wed. Dec 10
8:00 pm ET
44%
56%
+40.5
-40.5
110
142
Details
NBA Bos Mil Thu. Dec 11
8:00 pm ET
56%
44%
-8.5
+8.5
94
73
Details
NFL Buf Cle Sun. Dec 21
1:00 pm ET
56%
44%
-8.5
+8.5
52
41
Details
NCAAB Wku Mrsh Wed. Dec 10
7:00 pm ET
55%
45%
+1.5
-1.5
175
141
Details
NHL Det Cal Wed. Dec 10
8:30 pm ET
45%
55%
-105
+100
194
239
Details
NFL Nyj No Sun. Dec 21
1:00 pm ET
55%
45%
+3.5
-3.5
43
35
Details
NCAAB Unm Vcu Wed. Dec 10
7:00 pm ET
45%
55%
+9
-9
148
180
Details
NFL Gb Den Sun. Dec 14
4:25 pm ET
45%
55%
-2.5
+2.5
200
243
Details
NCAAB Del Gw Wed. Dec 10
7:00 pm ET
45%
55%
+22.5
-22.5
127
153
Details
NCAAB Emu Ipfw Wed. Dec 10
8:00 pm ET
55%
45%
+2.5
-2.5
83
69
Details
NFL Atl Ari Sun. Dec 21
4:05 pm ET
45%
55%
+1
-1
35
42
Details
NCAAB Lam Sdsu Wed. Dec 10
10:00 pm ET
46%
54%
+18.5
-18.5
117
140
Details
NHL Nyr Chi Wed. Dec 10
7:30 pm ET
54%
46%
-142
+118
263
220
Details
NFL Lac Dal Sun. Dec 21
1:00 pm ET
46%
54%
+2.5
-2.5
37
44
Details
NCAAB Bc Mass Wed. Dec 10
7:00 pm ET
54%
46%
-1
+1
177
149
Details
NFL Buf Ne Sun. Dec 14
1:00 pm ET
46%
54%
-1
+1
211
248
Details
NFL Cin Mia Sun. Dec 21
1:00 pm ET
47%
53%
-2
+2
36
41
Details
NCAAF Kenn Wmu Fri. Dec 19
11:00 am ET
53%
47%
+3.5
-3.5
106
94
Details
NCAAB Fres Csn Wed. Dec 10
10:00 pm ET
47%
53%
-2.5
+2.5
133
148
Details
NCAAB Nhc Njit Wed. Dec 10
7:00 pm ET
53%
47%
-1.5
+1.5
139
125
Details
NFL Lv Hou Sun. Dec 21
4:25 pm ET
47%
53%
+11.5
-11.5
36
40
Details
NFL Min Nyg Sun. Dec 21
1:00 pm ET
53%
47%
-1
+1
40
36
Details
NFL Det La Sun. Dec 14
4:25 pm ET
52%
48%
+6
-6
229
209
Details
NCAAF Sfa Mtst Fri. Dec 12
9:00 pm ET
52%
48%
+11.5
-11.5
49
45
Details
NCAAB Duq Bsu Wed. Dec 10
9:00 pm ET
49%
51%
+13.5
-13.5
147
154
Details
NFL Pit Det Sun. Dec 21
4:25 pm ET
49%
51%
+6.5
-6.5
37
38
Details
NCAAB Utm Siu Wed. Dec 10
8:00 pm ET
49%
51%
+8.5
-8.5
143
146
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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