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 |
23%
77% |
-12.5 +12.5 |
46 155 |
Details |
NHL
Stl
Dal
|
Wed. Feb 04 9:30 pm ET |
30%
70% |
+176 -183 |
99 229 |
Details |
NHL
Van
Veg
|
Wed. Feb 04 10:00 pm ET |
31%
69% |
+247 -284 |
94 214 |
Details |
NHL
Chi
Clb
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
31%
69% |
+117 -169 |
102 231 |
Details |
NBA
Cle
Lac
|
Wed. Feb 04 10:30 pm ET |
68%
32% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
224 107 |
Details |
NCAAB
Msu
Minn
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
64%
36% |
-8 +8 |
187 107 |
Details |
NCAAB
Sdak
Umkc
|
Wed. Feb 04 8:00 pm ET |
63%
37% |
-3 +3 |
145 85 |
Details |
NCAAB
Webb
Chso
|
Tue. Feb 17 6:00 pm ET |
63%
37% |
+17.5 -17.5 |
174 103 |
Details |
NCAAB
Byu
Okst
|
Wed. Feb 04 9:00 pm ET |
63%
37% |
-6.5 +6.5 |
177 105 |
Details |
NHL
Edm
Cal
|
Wed. Feb 04 10:00 pm ET |
62%
38% |
-127 +121 |
188 113 |
Details |
NCAAB
Usu
Unm
|
Wed. Feb 04 11:00 pm ET |
38%
62% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
95 157 |
Details |
NHL
Min
Nas
|
Wed. Feb 04 8:00 pm ET |
62%
38% |
-122 +117 |
198 123 |
Details |
NCAAB
Navy
Laf
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
61%
39% |
-4.5 +4.5 |
144 91 |
Details |
NCAAB
Wcu
Uncg
|
Wed. Feb 04 6:00 pm ET |
39%
61% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
92 145 |
Details |
NHL
Det
Utah
|
Wed. Feb 04 9:00 pm ET |
61%
39% |
+119 -122 |
194 124 |
Details |
NCAAB
Nmsu
Lt
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:30 pm ET |
39%
61% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
84 131 |
Details |
NCAAB
Tamc
Nwst
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:30 pm ET |
39%
61% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
73 113 |
Details |
NBA
Mem
Sac
|
Wed. Feb 04 10:00 pm ET |
39%
61% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
126 194 |
Details |
NCAAB
Scus
Unca
|
Wed. Feb 04 6:30 pm ET |
40%
60% |
+8.5 -8.5 |
91 139 |
Details |
NCAAB
Lmu
Sf
|
Wed. Feb 04 10:00 pm ET |
40%
60% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
88 133 |
Details |
NCAAB
Troy
Gast
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
59%
41% |
-5.5 +5.5 |
129 88 |
Details |
NBA
No
Mil
|
Wed. Feb 04 8:00 pm ET |
41%
59% |
-4.5 +4.5 |
128 185 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ysu
Ipfw
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
41%
59% |
+2 -2 |
96 138 |
Details |
NHL
Sj
Col
|
Wed. Feb 04 9:00 pm ET |
41%
59% |
+230 -290 |
130 186 |
Details |
NCAAB
Txst
Gaso
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
41%
59% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
93 133 |
Details |
NCAAB
Iowa
Wash
|
Wed. Feb 04 11:00 pm ET |
59%
41% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
164 115 |
Details |
NCAAB
Stt
Sdst
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
59%
41% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
129 91 |
Details |
NCAAB
Okla
Uk
|
Wed. Feb 04 9:00 pm ET |
59%
41% |
+9.5 -9.5 |
153 108 |
Details |
NCAAB
Gonz
Port
|
Wed. Feb 04 10:00 pm ET |
59%
41% |
-21.5 +21.5 |
141 100 |
Details |
NCAAB
Gw
Joes
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
42%
58% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
115 161 |
Details |
NCAAB
Nd
Lou
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
58%
42% |
+17.5 -17.5 |
163 118 |
Details |
NCAAB
Colo
Bay
|
Wed. Feb 04 8:00 pm ET |
43%
57% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
107 144 |
Details |
NFL
Sea
Ne
|
Sun. Feb 08 6:30 pm ET |
57%
43% |
-4.5 +4.5 |
365 275 |
Details |
NCAAB
Tlsa
Fau
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
139 105 |
Details |
NCAAB
Win
Rad
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
123 93 |
Details |
NCAAB
Lip
Peay
|
Wed. Feb 04 8:00 pm ET |
43%
57% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
87 115 |
Details |
NCAAB
Oak
Clev
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
-5.5 +5.5 |
132 100 |
Details |
NBA
Okc
Sa
|
Wed. Feb 04 9:30 pm ET |
57%
43% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
186 141 |
Details |
NCAAB
Lib
Del
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
-11.5 +11.5 |
125 95 |
Details |
NCAAB
Utsa
Usf
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
+25 -25 |
118 90 |
Details |
NCAAB
Duq
Gmu
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
43%
57% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
98 128 |
Details |
NCAAB
Umes
Scst
|
Wed. Feb 04 8:00 pm ET |
44%
56% |
-3.5 +3.5 |
77 100 |
Details |
NBA
Den
Ny
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
56%
44% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
193 149 |
Details |
NBA
Bos
Hou
|
Wed. Feb 04 8:00 pm ET |
56%
44% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
186 144 |
Details |
NCAAB
Fiu
Mtu
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:30 pm ET |
44%
56% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
94 119 |
Details |
NCAAB
Usa
App
|
Wed. Feb 04 6:30 pm ET |
44%
56% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
110 138 |
Details |
NCAAB
Wof
Vmi
|
Wed. Feb 04 6:00 pm ET |
56%
44% |
-9 +9 |
135 108 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ull
Jmu
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
44%
56% |
+8.5 -8.5 |
101 126 |
Details |
NCAAB
Hall
Vill
|
Wed. Feb 04 6:30 pm ET |
45%
55% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
143 178 |
Details |
NCAAB
Buck
Amer
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
45%
55% |
+8.5 -8.5 |
91 113 |
Details |
NCAAB
Usm
Mrsh
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
45%
55% |
+9 -9 |
102 126 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ucf
Hou
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
55%
45% |
+16.5 -16.5 |
153 124 |
Details |
NCAAB
Arst
Ccar
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
45%
55% |
-3.5 +3.5 |
105 129 |
Details |
NHL
Mon
Win
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
55%
45% |
-106 -113 |
160 132 |
Details |
NCAAB
Clem
Stan
|
Wed. Feb 04 10:00 pm ET |
54%
46% |
-3.5 +3.5 |
138 118 |
Details |
NCAAB
Una
Cark
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:30 pm ET |
53%
47% |
+11.5 -11.5 |
100 87 |
Details |
NHL
Bos
Fla
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
53%
47% |
+124 -147 |
165 144 |
Details |
NCAAB
Long
Webb
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
47%
53% |
-12.5 +12.5 |
63 72 |
Details |
NCAAB
Nw
Ill
|
Wed. Feb 04 9:00 pm ET |
53%
47% |
+15.5 -15.5 |
135 119 |
Details |
NCAAB
Fur
Etsu
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
47%
53% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
108 122 |
Details |
NCAAB
Gt
Cal
|
Wed. Feb 04 8:00 pm ET |
47%
53% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
113 127 |
Details |
NCAAB
Army
Colg
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
53%
47% |
+10.5 -10.5 |
83 74 |
Details |
NCAAB
Txam
Ala
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
53%
47% |
+8.5 -8.5 |
172 154 |
Details |
NCAAB
Leh
L-Md
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
48%
52% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
99 109 |
Details |
NCAAB
Pepp
Sea
|
Wed. Feb 04 10:00 pm ET |
52%
48% |
+12.5 -12.5 |
109 100 |
Details |
NCAAB
Arpb
Gram
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:30 pm ET |
48%
52% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
148 161 |
Details |
NBA
Min
Tor
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:30 pm ET |
52%
48% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
172 159 |
Details |
NCAAB
Det
Milw
|
Wed. Feb 04 8:00 pm ET |
48%
52% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
98 106 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ulm
Odu
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
48%
52% |
+13 -13 |
101 109 |
Details |
NCAAB
Usd
Smc
|
Wed. Feb 04 10:00 pm ET |
48%
52% |
+19.5 -19.5 |
102 110 |
Details |
NCAAB
Gb
Nku
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
48%
52% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
103 111 |
Details |
NCAAB
Chso
Hp
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
49%
52% |
+13.5 -13.5 |
97 103 |
Details |
NCAAB
But
Prov
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
49%
51% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
125 130 |
Details |
NCAAB
Wrst
Rmu
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:00 pm ET |
51%
49% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
113 110 |
Details |
NCAAB
Utep
Shsu
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:30 pm ET |
50%
50% |
+11 -11 |
108 110 |
Details |
NCAAB
Scu
Pac
|
Wed. Feb 04 10:00 pm ET |
50%
50% |
-6.5 +6.5 |
112 110 |
Details |
NHL
Sea
La
|
Wed. Feb 04 10:00 pm ET |
50%
50% |
+138 -200 |
142 140 |
Details |
NCAAB
Asu
Utah
|
Wed. Feb 04 9:00 pm ET |
50%
50% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
121 120 |
Details |
NCAAB
Crei
Gtwn
|
Wed. Feb 04 7:30 pm ET |
50%
50% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
124 123 |
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.
