Discover the ALL odds and predictions covers contest players are making with consensus picks
| Matchup | Date | Consensus | Sides | Picks | Indepth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCAAB
M-Oh
Tenn
|
Fri. Mar 20 4:25 pm ET |
76%
24% |
+12.5 -12.5 |
398 127 |
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MLB
Tex
Phi
|
Thu. Mar 26 4:15 pm ET |
25%
75% |
+115 -135 |
25 76 |
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MLB
Tb
Stl
|
Thu. Mar 26 4:15 pm ET |
28%
72% |
-115 -105 |
26 66 |
Details |
NBA
Por
Min
|
Fri. Mar 20 8:00 pm ET |
31%
69% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
88 193 |
Details |
MLB
Nyy
Sf
|
Wed. Mar 25 8:05 pm ET |
69%
31% |
-120 +100 |
157 72 |
Details |
NCAAB
Akr
Ttu
|
Fri. Mar 20 12:40 pm ET |
68%
32% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
473 220 |
Details |
NHL
Col
Chi
|
Fri. Mar 20 8:30 pm ET |
68%
32% |
-270 +255 |
182 86 |
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MLB
Az
Lad
|
Thu. Mar 26 8:30 pm ET |
32%
68% |
+180 -220 |
33 69 |
Details |
NCAAB
Mizz
Mia
|
Fri. Mar 20 10:10 pm ET |
33%
67% |
+2 -2 |
213 430 |
Details |
NCAAB
Slu
Mich
|
Sat. Mar 21 12:10 pm ET |
67%
33% |
+12.5 -12.5 |
74 37 |
Details |
NCAAB
Vcu
Ill
|
Sat. Mar 21 7:50 pm ET |
65%
35% |
+10.5 -10.5 |
71 38 |
Details |
MLB
Bos
Cin
|
Thu. Mar 26 4:10 pm ET |
35%
65% |
-160 +135 |
32 59 |
Details |
NCAAB
Hp
Ark
|
Sat. Mar 21 9:45 pm ET |
65%
35% |
+11.5 -11.5 |
91 50 |
Details |
NCAAB
Wich
Okst
|
Sun. Mar 22 8:30 pm ET |
65%
35% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
40 22 |
Details |
NCAAB
Wrst
Uva
|
Fri. Mar 20 1:50 pm ET |
64%
36% |
+17.5 -17.5 |
394 219 |
Details |
NCAAB
Pv
Fla
|
Fri. Mar 20 9:25 pm ET |
64%
36% |
+35.5 -35.5 |
286 163 |
Details |
MLB
Cle
Sea
|
Thu. Mar 26 10:10 pm ET |
36%
64% |
+140 -165 |
35 61 |
Details |
NBA
Gs
Det
|
Fri. Mar 20 7:30 pm ET |
37%
63% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
96 165 |
Details |
MLB
Det
Sd
|
Thu. Mar 26 4:10 pm ET |
38%
62% |
-150 +125 |
36 59 |
Details |
NCAAB
Day
Uncw
|
Sat. Mar 21 7:00 pm ET |
61%
39% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
50 32 |
Details |
MLB
Pit
Nym
|
Thu. Mar 26 1:15 pm ET |
40%
60% |
+105 -128 |
40 59 |
Details |
NCAAB
Van
Neb
|
Sat. Mar 21 8:45 pm ET |
59%
41% |
-2 +2 |
79 54 |
Details |
NCAAB
Hof
Ala
|
Fri. Mar 20 3:15 pm ET |
59%
41% |
+11.5 -11.5 |
384 263 |
Details |
NCAAB
Qnc
Pur
|
Fri. Mar 20 7:35 pm ET |
41%
59% |
+25 -25 |
234 340 |
Details |
NBA
Atl
Hou
|
Fri. Mar 20 8:00 pm ET |
41%
59% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
120 174 |
Details |
MLB
Ath
Tor
|
Fri. Mar 27 7:07 pm ET |
41%
59% |
+170 -205 |
33 47 |
Details |
MLB
Min
Bal
|
Thu. Mar 26 3:05 pm ET |
59%
41% |
+135 -167 |
55 39 |
Details |
NCAAB
Unlv
Tlsa
|
Sun. Mar 22 7:00 pm ET |
58%
42% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
36 26 |
Details |
NCAAB
Scu
Uk
|
Fri. Mar 20 12:15 pm ET |
58%
42% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
402 291 |
Details |
NCAAB
Cbu
Ku
|
Fri. Mar 20 9:45 pm ET |
58%
42% |
+14 -14 |
340 247 |
Details |
NCAAB
Joes
Cal
|
Sun. Mar 22 9:00 pm ET |
58%
42% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
37 27 |
Details |
MLB
Kc
Atl
|
Fri. Mar 27 7:15 pm ET |
58%
42% |
+125 -150 |
45 33 |
Details |
NCAAB
Uni
Sju
|
Fri. Mar 20 7:10 pm ET |
42%
58% |
+10.5 -10.5 |
248 336 |
Details |
NHL
Nj
Was
|
Fri. Mar 20 7:00 pm ET |
43%
58% |
+117 -124 |
119 161 |
Details |
NCAAB
Liu
Ariz
|
Fri. Mar 20 1:35 pm ET |
57%
43% |
+30.5 -30.5 |
326 241 |
Details |
NHL
Ana
Utah
|
Fri. Mar 20 10:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
+120 -123 |
123 91 |
Details |
NBA
Ny
Bk
|
Fri. Mar 20 7:30 pm ET |
43%
57% |
-17.5 +17.5 |
121 161 |
Details |
NBA
Lal
Orl
|
Sat. Mar 21 7:00 pm ET |
43%
57% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
41 54 |
Details |
NCAAB
Tex
Gonz
|
Sat. Mar 21 7:10 pm ET |
56%
44% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
61 47 |
Details |
NCAAB
Tcu
Duke
|
Sat. Mar 21 5:15 pm ET |
56%
44% |
+10.5 -10.5 |
62 48 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ucf
Ucla
|
Fri. Mar 20 7:25 pm ET |
44%
56% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
266 343 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ilst
Wake
|
Sun. Mar 22 4:30 pm ET |
56%
44% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
34 27 |
Details |
NHL
Car
Tor
|
Fri. Mar 20 7:00 pm ET |
56%
44% |
-200 +195 |
126 101 |
Details |
NHL
Fla
Cal
|
Fri. Mar 20 9:00 pm ET |
56%
45% |
-104 +100 |
111 89 |
Details |
MLB
Chw
Mil
|
Thu. Mar 26 2:10 pm ET |
55%
45% |
+167 -208 |
53 43 |
Details |
NBA
Bos
Mem
|
Fri. Mar 20 8:00 pm ET |
55%
45% |
-15 +15 |
148 122 |
Details |
NBA
Tor
Den
|
Fri. Mar 20 9:00 pm ET |
46%
54% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
129 150 |
Details |
NCAAB
Usu
Vill
|
Fri. Mar 20 4:10 pm ET |
54%
46% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
337 290 |
Details |
NCAAB
Tnst
Isu
|
Fri. Mar 20 2:50 pm ET |
47%
53% |
+25 -25 |
259 297 |
Details |
NCAAB
Lib
Nev
|
Sat. Mar 21 9:00 pm ET |
47%
53% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
35 40 |
Details |
NCAAB
Sea
Aub
|
Sun. Mar 22 6:30 pm ET |
47%
53% |
+13.5 -13.5 |
31 35 |
Details |
NCAAB
Iowa
Clem
|
Fri. Mar 20 6:50 pm ET |
48%
52% |
-2 +2 |
290 310 |
Details |
MLB
Laa
Hou
|
Thu. Mar 26 4:10 pm ET |
51%
49% |
+165 -200 |
47 45 |
Details |
MLB
Was
Chc
|
Thu. Mar 26 2:20 pm ET |
51%
49% |
+175 -210 |
49 47 |
Details |
NCAAB
Fur
Conn
|
Fri. Mar 20 10:00 pm ET |
51%
49% |
+20.5 -20.5 |
288 279 |
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.
