Discover the ALL odds and predictions covers contest players are making with consensus picks
| Matchup | Date | Consensus | Sides | Picks | Indepth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCAAB
Van
Miss
|
Tue. Mar 03 1:00 pm ET |
22%
78% |
-12.5 +12.5 |
39 139 |
Details |
NBA
Lal
Bk
|
Tue. Feb 03 7:30 pm ET |
69%
31% |
-8.5 +8.5 |
276 122 |
Details |
NHL
Ott
Car
|
Tue. Feb 03 7:00 pm ET |
32%
68% |
+173 -249 |
127 270 |
Details |
NCAAB
Inst
Evan
|
Tue. Feb 03 8:00 pm ET |
66%
34% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
161 82 |
Details |
NCAAB
M-Oh
Buff
|
Tue. Feb 03 6:30 pm ET |
66%
34% |
-5 +5 |
211 110 |
Details |
NCAAB
Sbon
Day
|
Tue. Feb 03 7:00 pm ET |
65%
35% |
+8.5 -8.5 |
212 112 |
Details |
NCAAB
Siu
Ilst
|
Tue. Feb 03 7:00 pm ET |
36%
64% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
89 160 |
Details |
NHL
Tor
Edm
|
Tue. Feb 03 8:30 pm ET |
36%
64% |
+159 -226 |
130 228 |
Details |
NBA
Chi
Mil
|
Tue. Feb 03 8:00 pm ET |
63%
37% |
-3 +3 |
235 138 |
Details |
NCAAB
Webb
Chso
|
Tue. Feb 17 6:00 pm ET |
63%
37% |
+17.5 -17.5 |
170 100 |
Details |
NBA
Orl
Okc
|
Tue. Feb 03 8:00 pm ET |
38%
62% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
155 258 |
Details |
NCAAB
Cmu
Mass
|
Tue. Feb 03 7:00 pm ET |
62%
38% |
+11.5 -11.5 |
191 115 |
Details |
NBA
Atl
Mia
|
Tue. Feb 03 7:30 pm ET |
38%
62% |
+1 -1 |
157 258 |
Details |
NHL
Was
Phi
|
Tue. Feb 03 7:00 pm ET |
62%
38% |
+115 -140 |
243 150 |
Details |
NBA
Uta
Ind
|
Tue. Feb 03 7:00 pm ET |
38%
62% |
-2 +2 |
146 236 |
Details |
NCAAB
Xav
Conn
|
Tue. Feb 03 7:00 pm ET |
61%
39% |
+17.5 -17.5 |
217 137 |
Details |
NCAAB
Nev
Bsu
|
Tue. Feb 03 9:00 pm ET |
60%
40% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
193 129 |
Details |
NCAAB
Wmu
Ohio
|
Tue. Feb 03 7:00 pm ET |
40%
60% |
+9.5 -9.5 |
121 181 |
Details |
NBA
Bos
Dal
|
Tue. Feb 03 8:00 pm ET |
59%
41% |
-7.5 +7.5 |
248 169 |
Details |
NHL
Clb
Nj
|
Tue. Feb 03 7:00 pm ET |
59%
41% |
-105 -131 |
250 171 |
Details |
NBA
Pho
Por
|
Tue. Feb 03 11:00 pm ET |
59%
41% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
238 163 |
Details |
NBA
Ny
Was
|
Tue. Feb 03 7:00 pm ET |
42%
58% |
-13.5 +13.5 |
162 227 |
Details |
NCAAB
Las
L-Il
|
Tue. Feb 03 8:00 pm ET |
42%
58% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
132 184 |
Details |
NCAAB
Valp
Brad
|
Tue. Feb 03 8:00 pm ET |
58%
42% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
185 133 |
Details |
NCAAB
Vcu
For
|
Tue. Feb 03 7:00 pm ET |
42%
58% |
-7.5 +7.5 |
118 161 |
Details |
NHL
Pit
Nyi
|
Tue. Feb 03 7:30 pm ET |
57%
43% |
-103 -134 |
216 162 |
Details |
NCAAB
Siue
Linw
|
Tue. Feb 03 8:30 pm ET |
57%
43% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
164 124 |
Details |
NFL
Sea
Ne
|
Sun. Feb 08 6:30 pm ET |
57%
43% |
-4.5 +4.5 |
344 262 |
Details |
NCAAB
Unlv
Fres
|
Tue. Feb 03 11:00 pm ET |
43%
57% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
115 150 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ind
Usc
|
Tue. Feb 03 10:00 pm ET |
56%
44% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
210 164 |
Details |
NBA
Den
Det
|
Tue. Feb 03 7:00 pm ET |
44%
56% |
+5 -5 |
217 276 |
Details |
NCAAB
Rutg
Ucla
|
Tue. Feb 03 9:30 pm ET |
56%
44% |
+14 -14 |
170 136 |
Details |
NCAAB
Scar
Tex
|
Tue. Feb 03 7:00 pm ET |
55%
45% |
+12.5 -12.5 |
192 155 |
Details |
NCAAB
Sju
Dep
|
Tue. Feb 03 8:00 pm ET |
45%
55% |
-10.5 +10.5 |
156 192 |
Details |
NCAAB
Miss
Tenn
|
Tue. Feb 03 7:00 pm ET |
45%
55% |
+11.5 -11.5 |
154 189 |
Details |
NCAAB
Uic
Murr
|
Tue. Feb 03 8:00 pm ET |
45%
55% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
137 167 |
Details |
NCAAB
Drke
Bel
|
Tue. Feb 03 9:00 pm ET |
55%
45% |
+10 -10 |
169 139 |
Details |
NCAAB
Pitt
Uva
|
Tue. Feb 03 9:00 pm ET |
55%
45% |
+13.5 -13.5 |
177 147 |
Details |
NCAAB
Can
Niag
|
Tue. Feb 03 6:30 pm ET |
54%
46% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
158 132 |
Details |
NHL
Buf
Tb
|
Tue. Feb 03 7:30 pm ET |
46%
54% |
+190 -277 |
179 212 |
Details |
NCAAB
Akr
Emu
|
Tue. Feb 03 6:30 pm ET |
53%
47% |
-11.5 +11.5 |
169 148 |
Details |
NCAAB
Afa
Gc
|
Tue. Feb 03 9:00 pm ET |
47%
53% |
+24.5 -24.5 |
129 146 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ncst
Smu
|
Tue. Feb 03 9:00 pm ET |
53%
47% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
192 170 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ball
Bgsu
|
Tue. Feb 03 7:00 pm ET |
53%
47% |
+10.5 -10.5 |
144 129 |
Details |
NCAAB
Arpb
Gram
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:30 pm ET |
53%
47% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
114 103 |
Details |
NCAAB
Wyo
Sdsu
|
Tue. Feb 03 11:00 pm ET |
48%
52% |
+11.5 -11.5 |
153 168 |
Details |
NCAAB
Kent
Tol
|
Tue. Feb 03 7:00 pm ET |
52%
48% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
151 140 |
Details |
NBA
Phi
Gs
|
Tue. Feb 03 10:00 pm ET |
51%
49% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
195 184 |
Details |
NHL
Sea
Ana
|
Tue. Feb 03 10:00 pm ET |
51%
49% |
+125 -150 |
214 202 |
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.
