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
MLB Mia Lad Mon. Apr 28
10:10 pm ET
16%
84%
+225
-275
109
559
Details
NHL Mon Was Wed. Apr 30
7:00 pm ET
19%
81%
+168
-180
24
102
Details
MLB Stl Cin Tue. Apr 29
6:40 pm ET
21%
79%
+114
-135
8
31
Details
MLB Was Phi Tue. Apr 29
6:45 pm ET
21%
79%
+160
-192
9
34
Details
MLB Mil Chw Tue. Apr 29
7:40 pm ET
79%
21%
-238
+185
26
7
Details
MLB Atl Col Mon. Apr 28
8:40 pm ET
76%
24%
-172
+145
493
154
Details
NHL Ott Tor Tue. Apr 29
7:00 pm ET
24%
76%
+140
-160
84
261
Details
NHL Stl Win Wed. Apr 30
9:30 pm ET
26%
74%
+140
-175
32
93
Details
MLB Laa Sea Tue. Apr 29
9:40 pm ET
26%
74%
+137
-175
8
23
Details
MLB Kc Tb Tue. Apr 29
7:05 pm ET
27%
73%
+135
-159
9
24
Details
MLB Min Cle Tue. Apr 29
6:10 pm ET
28%
72%
+125
-159
10
26
Details
NHL Nj Car Tue. Apr 29
7:30 pm ET
28%
72%
+220
-275
45
115
Details
NHL Min Veg Tue. Apr 29
9:30 pm ET
32%
68%
+175
-227
117
246
Details
MLB Az Nym Tue. Apr 29
7:10 pm ET
34%
66%
+116
-147
12
23
Details
NHL Tb Fla Mon. Apr 28
7:00 pm ET
35%
65%
+120
-143
280
522
Details
MLB Ath Tex Mon. Apr 28
8:05 pm ET
36%
64%
-110
-110
297
523
Details
NBA Cle Mia Mon. Apr 28
7:30 pm ET
63%
37%
-8.5
+8.5
432
257
Details
NBA Lac Den Tue. Apr 29
10:00 pm ET
39%
61%
-1.9
+1.9
133
206
Details
NBA Orl Bos Tue. Apr 29
8:30 pm ET
40%
60%
+11.5
-11.5
97
148
Details
NBA Hou Gs Mon. Apr 28
10:00 pm ET
41%
59%
+3.5
-3.5
311
451
Details
NBA Mil Ind Tue. Apr 29
6:00 pm ET
42%
58%
+8
-8
58
81
Details
MLB Det Hou Mon. Apr 28
8:10 pm ET
58%
42%
+100
-120
482
348
Details
NHL Edm La Tue. Apr 29
10:00 pm ET
43%
57%
+110
-133
67
88
Details
MLB Sf Sd Tue. Apr 29
9:40 pm ET
43%
57%
-135
+106
16
21
Details
NBA Min Lal Wed. Apr 30
10:00 pm ET
56%
44%
+5.5
-5.5
126
100
Details
NHL Col Dal Mon. Apr 28
9:30 pm ET
45%
55%
-134
+114
341
415
Details
MLB Bos Tor Tue. Apr 29
7:07 pm ET
45%
55%
-161
+125
15
18
Details
NBA Det Ny Tue. Apr 29
7:30 pm ET
48%
52%
+6.5
-6.5
132
142
Details
MLB Det Hou Tue. Apr 29
8:10 pm ET
52%
48%
-115
-111
16
15
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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