Discover the ALL odds and predictions covers contest players are making with consensus picks
| Matchup | Date | Consensus | Sides | Picks | Indepth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NFL
Car
No
|
Sun. Dec 14 4:25 pm ET |
78%
22% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
313 86 |
Details |
NCAAF
Odu
Usf
|
Wed. Dec 17 5:00 pm ET |
25%
75% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
65 195 |
Details |
NFL
Atl
Tb
|
Thu. Dec 11 8:15 pm ET |
28%
73% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
154 406 |
Details |
NCAAB
M-Oh
Unca
|
Wed. Dec 10 6:00 pm ET |
72%
28% |
-4.5 +4.5 |
23 9 |
Details |
NCAAF
Wsu
Usu
|
Mon. Dec 22 2:00 pm ET |
29%
71% |
+3 -3 |
43 105 |
Details |
NCAAB
Cofc
Usf
|
Wed. Dec 10 7:00 pm ET |
30%
70% |
+15.5 -15.5 |
13 31 |
Details |
NCAAF
Army
Navy
|
Sat. Dec 13 3:00 pm ET |
30%
70% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
163 372 |
Details |
NFL
Bal
Cin
|
Sun. Dec 14 1:00 pm ET |
31%
69% |
-2 +2 |
128 284 |
Details |
NFL
Was
Nyg
|
Sun. Dec 14 1:00 pm ET |
32%
68% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
118 247 |
Details |
NFL
Ari
Hou
|
Sun. Dec 14 1:00 pm ET |
33%
67% |
+9.5 -9.5 |
121 251 |
Details |
NCAAF
Jmu
Ore
|
Sat. Dec 20 7:30 pm ET |
33%
67% |
+23.5 -23.5 |
52 107 |
Details |
NCAAB
Arpb
Tlsa
|
Wed. Dec 10 8:00 pm ET |
33%
67% |
+22.5 -22.5 |
11 22 |
Details |
NFL
Mia
Pit
|
Mon. Dec 15 8:15 pm ET |
34%
66% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
127 249 |
Details |
NCAAF
Mosu
Arst
|
Thu. Dec 18 9:00 pm ET |
34%
66% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
56 109 |
Details |
NCAAB
Alby
Yale
|
Wed. Dec 10 4:30 pm ET |
34%
66% |
+17.5 -17.5 |
14 27 |
Details |
NFL
Ind
Sea
|
Sun. Dec 14 4:25 pm ET |
34%
66% |
+13.5 -13.5 |
139 264 |
Details |
NCAAB
Lib
Ncst
|
Wed. Dec 10 7:00 pm ET |
35%
65% |
+12.5 -12.5 |
23 42 |
Details |
NCAAB
Web
Umkc
|
Wed. Dec 10 8:00 pm ET |
65%
35% |
-4.5 +4.5 |
42 23 |
Details |
NCAAF
Bsu
Wash
|
Sat. Dec 13 8:00 pm ET |
64%
36% |
+9.5 -9.5 |
226 126 |
Details |
NBA
Sa
Lal
|
Wed. Dec 10 10:00 pm ET |
36%
64% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
164 290 |
Details |
NFL
Cle
Chi
|
Sun. Dec 14 1:00 pm ET |
36%
64% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
137 241 |
Details |
NFL
Min
Dal
|
Sun. Dec 14 8:20 pm ET |
36%
64% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
143 251 |
Details |
NCAAB
Idho
Nd
|
Wed. Dec 10 7:00 pm ET |
37%
63% |
+11.5 -11.5 |
26 45 |
Details |
NCAAB
Wku
Mrsh
|
Wed. Dec 10 7:00 pm ET |
63%
37% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
41 24 |
Details |
NHL
Fla
Utah
|
Wed. Dec 10 9:00 pm ET |
62%
38% |
-108 +100 |
28 17 |
Details |
NCAAF
Mia
Tam
|
Sat. Dec 20 12:00 pm ET |
39%
61% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
80 127 |
Details |
NCAAB
Idst
Uvu
|
Wed. Dec 10 8:00 pm ET |
40%
60% |
+10.5 -10.5 |
23 35 |
Details |
NBA
Pho
Okc
|
Wed. Dec 10 7:30 pm ET |
60%
40% |
+14.5 -14.5 |
266 177 |
Details |
NCAAB
Mw
Prin
|
Wed. Dec 10 5:00 pm ET |
40%
60% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
28 42 |
Details |
NHL
La
Sea
|
Wed. Dec 10 10:00 pm ET |
60%
40% |
-150 +125 |
72 48 |
Details |
NCAAF
Ull
Del
|
Wed. Dec 17 8:30 pm ET |
59%
41% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
113 78 |
Details |
NFL
Nyj
Jac
|
Sun. Dec 14 1:00 pm ET |
41%
59% |
+12.5 -12.5 |
152 218 |
Details |
NFL
Lv
Phi
|
Sun. Dec 14 1:00 pm ET |
41%
59% |
+10.5 -10.5 |
152 218 |
Details |
NCAAB
Minn
Pur
|
Wed. Dec 10 7:00 pm ET |
41%
59% |
+20.5 -20.5 |
29 41 |
Details |
NCAAB
Fres
Csn
|
Wed. Dec 10 10:00 pm ET |
42%
58% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
26 36 |
Details |
NCAAB
Unm
Vcu
|
Wed. Dec 10 7:00 pm ET |
42%
58% |
+9 -9 |
32 44 |
Details |
NCAAB
Wis
Neb
|
Wed. Dec 10 9:00 pm ET |
58%
42% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
26 19 |
Details |
NCAAF
Troy
Jvst
|
Tue. Dec 16 9:00 pm ET |
42%
58% |
-3.5 +3.5 |
86 117 |
Details |
NCAAB
Utm
Siu
|
Wed. Dec 10 8:00 pm ET |
43%
57% |
+10.5 -10.5 |
26 35 |
Details |
NFL
Lac
Kc
|
Sun. Dec 14 1:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
235 177 |
Details |
NCAAB
Del
Gw
|
Wed. Dec 10 7:00 pm ET |
43%
57% |
+22.5 -22.5 |
26 34 |
Details |
NFL
Ten
Sf
|
Sun. Dec 14 4:25 pm ET |
44%
56% |
+12.5 -12.5 |
155 201 |
Details |
NCAAB
Colg
Sbon
|
Wed. Dec 10 7:00 pm ET |
44%
56% |
+11.5 -11.5 |
17 22 |
Details |
NCAAB
Norf
Bay
|
Wed. Dec 10 12:00 pm ET |
46%
54% |
+26.5 -26.5 |
24 28 |
Details |
NFL
Buf
Ne
|
Sun. Dec 14 1:00 pm ET |
47%
53% |
-1 +1 |
192 220 |
Details |
NFL
Gb
Den
|
Sun. Dec 14 4:25 pm ET |
47%
53% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
184 208 |
Details |
NCAAB
Lam
Sdsu
|
Wed. Dec 10 10:00 pm ET |
47%
53% |
+19.5 -19.5 |
17 19 |
Details |
NCAAB
Jkst
Hou
|
Wed. Dec 10 8:00 pm ET |
47%
53% |
+40.5 -40.5 |
17 19 |
Details |
NCAAF
Kenn
Wmu
|
Fri. Dec 19 11:00 am ET |
53%
47% |
+4 -4 |
88 79 |
Details |
NHL
Det
Cal
|
Wed. Dec 10 8:30 pm ET |
47%
53% |
-109 -109 |
36 40 |
Details |
NCAAB
Bc
Mass
|
Wed. Dec 10 7:00 pm ET |
52%
48% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
36 33 |
Details |
NCAAB
Bry
Iona
|
Wed. Dec 10 7:00 pm ET |
48%
52% |
+10.5 -10.5 |
16 17 |
Details |
NFL
Det
La
|
Sun. Dec 14 4:25 pm ET |
51%
49% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
199 188 |
Details |
NHL
Nyr
Chi
|
Wed. Dec 10 7:30 pm ET |
51%
49% |
-133 +128 |
56 53 |
Details |
NCAAB
Duq
Bsu
|
Wed. Dec 10 9:00 pm ET |
51%
49% |
+14.5 -14.5 |
30 29 |
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.
