Discover the ALL odds and predictions covers contest players are making with consensus picks
| Matchup | Date | Consensus | Sides | Picks | Indepth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MLB
Stl
Det
|
Sat. Apr 04 1:10 pm ET |
26%
74% |
+135 -172 |
167 485 |
Details |
NHL
Cal
Ana
|
Sat. Apr 04 10:00 pm ET |
29%
71% |
+130 -165 |
38 93 |
Details |
NHL
Bos
Tb
|
Sat. Apr 04 5:00 pm ET |
31%
69% |
+152 -191 |
108 240 |
Details |
NHL
Nas
Sj
|
Sat. Apr 04 10:00 pm ET |
32%
68% |
+108 -116 |
117 248 |
Details |
NHL
Chi
Sea
|
Sat. Apr 04 10:00 pm ET |
32%
68% |
+145 -172 |
113 238 |
Details |
MLB
Lad
Was
|
Sat. Apr 04 4:05 pm ET |
67%
33% |
-334 +245 |
374 184 |
Details |
NCAAB
Tlsa
Aub
|
Sun. Apr 05 8:00 pm ET |
33%
67% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
71 142 |
Details |
MLB
Mia
Nyy
|
Sat. Apr 04 7:05 pm ET |
34%
66% |
+155 -204 |
194 381 |
Details |
MLB
Tor
Chw
|
Sat. Apr 04 2:10 pm ET |
66%
34% |
-138 +135 |
393 201 |
Details |
NBA
Hou
Gs
|
Sun. Apr 05 10:00 pm ET |
66%
34% |
-4 +4 |
78 40 |
Details |
NHL
Nyi
Car
|
Sat. Apr 04 7:00 pm ET |
35%
65% |
+215 -275 |
116 219 |
Details |
MLB
Phi
Col
|
Sat. Apr 04 8:10 pm ET |
65%
35% |
-244 +185 |
328 176 |
Details |
NHL
Utah
Van
|
Sat. Apr 04 7:00 pm ET |
63%
37% |
-230 +185 |
237 137 |
Details |
MLB
Sea
Laa
|
Sat. Apr 04 9:38 pm ET |
63%
37% |
-153 +141 |
339 196 |
Details |
NBA
Tor
Bos
|
Sun. Apr 05 3:30 pm ET |
37%
63% |
+9.5 -9.5 |
41 70 |
Details |
NHL
Tor
La
|
Sat. Apr 04 7:00 pm ET |
39%
61% |
+166 -170 |
140 223 |
Details |
MLB
Mil
Kc
|
Sat. Apr 04 7:10 pm ET |
61%
39% |
-112 -116 |
483 304 |
Details |
NBA
Orl
No
|
Sun. Apr 05 7:00 pm ET |
61%
39% |
-3.5 +3.5 |
66 42 |
Details |
MLB
Tb
Min
|
Sat. Apr 04 7:10 pm ET |
60%
40% |
-108 -112 |
289 192 |
Details |
NBA
Lal
Dal
|
Sun. Apr 05 7:30 pm ET |
40%
60% |
-6.5 +6.5 |
42 63 |
Details |
NBA
Det
Phi
|
Sat. Apr 04 7:00 pm ET |
60%
40% |
-4.5 +4.5 |
241 162 |
Details |
NHL
Fla
Pit
|
Sat. Apr 04 5:00 pm ET |
41%
59% |
+185 -235 |
155 227 |
Details |
NCAAB
Mich
Ariz
|
Sat. Apr 04 8:54 pm ET |
41%
59% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
287 420 |
Details |
MLB
Mil
Kc
|
Sat. Apr 04 2:10 pm ET |
59%
41% |
-115 +100 |
316 217 |
Details |
NHL
Veg
Edm
|
Sat. Apr 04 10:00 pm ET |
41%
59% |
+102 -107 |
149 212 |
Details |
NHL
Buf
Was
|
Sat. Apr 04 7:00 pm ET |
59%
41% |
-111 -111 |
206 146 |
Details |
MLB
Sd
Bos
|
Sat. Apr 04 4:10 pm ET |
43%
57% |
+135 -137 |
236 316 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ill
Conn
|
Sat. Apr 04 6:09 pm ET |
43%
57% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
307 403 |
Details |
NHL
Win
Clb
|
Sat. Apr 04 7:00 pm ET |
43%
57% |
+135 -139 |
156 204 |
Details |
NHL
Min
Ott
|
Sat. Apr 04 1:00 pm ET |
44%
56% |
+105 -123 |
177 227 |
Details |
MLB
Bal
Pit
|
Sat. Apr 04 4:05 pm ET |
44%
56% |
-104 -112 |
225 287 |
Details |
NHL
Mon
Nj
|
Sat. Apr 04 7:00 pm ET |
55%
45% |
-114 +107 |
203 164 |
Details |
NBA
Lac
Sac
|
Sun. Apr 05 9:00 pm ET |
45%
55% |
-11.5 +11.5 |
46 56 |
Details |
NBA
Cha
Min
|
Sun. Apr 05 7:00 pm ET |
45%
55% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
50 60 |
Details |
MLB
Nym
Sf
|
Sat. Apr 04 9:05 pm ET |
54%
46% |
-105 -104 |
269 231 |
Details |
NBA
Pho
Chi
|
Sun. Apr 05 3:30 pm ET |
46%
54% |
-10 +10 |
50 58 |
Details |
NBA
Sa
Den
|
Sat. Apr 04 3:00 pm ET |
46%
54% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
198 229 |
Details |
MLB
Chc
Cle
|
Sat. Apr 04 7:15 pm ET |
53%
47% |
-126 +117 |
281 251 |
Details |
NBA
Uta
Okc
|
Sun. Apr 05 7:00 pm ET |
48%
52% |
+22.5 -22.5 |
50 55 |
Details |
MLB
Atl
Az
|
Sat. Apr 04 7:15 pm ET |
52%
48% |
-102 -118 |
226 207 |
Details |
NBA
Was
Mia
|
Sat. Apr 04 3:00 pm ET |
51%
49% |
+17.5 -17.5 |
197 187 |
Details |
MLB
Hou
Ath
|
Sat. Apr 04 4:05 pm ET |
51%
49% |
-122 -103 |
253 241 |
Details |
NHL
Col
Dal
|
Sat. Apr 04 3:00 pm ET |
50%
50% |
-108 +104 |
190 187 |
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.
