Discover the ALL odds and predictions covers contest players are making with consensus picks
| Matchup | Date | Consensus | Sides | Picks | Indepth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NBA
No
Hou
|
Fri. Mar 13 8:00 pm ET |
27%
73% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
44 118 |
Details |
NHL
La
Nyi
|
Fri. Mar 13 7:00 pm ET |
28%
72% |
+118 -145 |
50 126 |
Details |
NCAAB
Csf
Haw
|
Fri. Mar 13 11:30 pm ET |
33%
67% |
+4 -4 |
26 52 |
Details |
NCAAB
Dav
Joes
|
Fri. Mar 13 7:30 pm ET |
34%
66% |
+2 -2 |
38 74 |
Details |
NCAAB
Dsu
Nccu
|
Fri. Mar 13 8:30 pm ET |
34%
66% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
25 48 |
Details |
MLB
Nyy
Sf
|
Wed. Mar 25 8:05 pm ET |
64%
36% |
-125 -110 |
74 41 |
Details |
NBA
Uta
Por
|
Fri. Mar 13 10:00 pm ET |
63%
37% |
+15 -15 |
110 64 |
Details |
NCAAB
Csn
Uci
|
Fri. Mar 13 9:00 pm ET |
37%
63% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
28 47 |
Details |
NCAAB
Ucla
Msu
|
Fri. Mar 13 9:00 pm ET |
38%
62% |
+6 -6 |
53 88 |
Details |
NCAAB
Wis
Ill
|
Fri. Mar 13 2:30 pm ET |
62%
38% |
+8.5 -8.5 |
142 88 |
Details |
NBA
Pho
Tor
|
Fri. Mar 13 7:30 pm ET |
39%
61% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
72 113 |
Details |
NHL
Edm
Stl
|
Fri. Mar 13 8:00 pm ET |
60%
40% |
-133 +127 |
102 68 |
Details |
NCAAB
Isu
Ariz
|
Fri. Mar 13 7:00 pm ET |
40%
60% |
+4 -4 |
94 140 |
Details |
NCAAB
Sou
Famu
|
Fri. Mar 13 8:30 pm ET |
41%
59% |
-3.5 +3.5 |
49 70 |
Details |
NCAAB
Osu
Mich
|
Fri. Mar 13 12:00 pm ET |
59%
41% |
+12.5 -12.5 |
151 106 |
Details |
NBA
Cle
Dal
|
Fri. Mar 13 7:30 pm ET |
42%
58% |
-13.5 +13.5 |
75 105 |
Details |
NCAAB
Miss
Ala
|
Fri. Mar 13 7:00 pm ET |
42%
58% |
+10.5 -10.5 |
59 82 |
Details |
NCAAB
Utech
Cbu
|
Fri. Mar 13 11:30 pm ET |
42%
58% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
29 40 |
Details |
NBA
Chi
Lac
|
Fri. Mar 13 10:30 pm ET |
43%
57% |
+13 -13 |
69 92 |
Details |
NCAAB
Mosu
Lt
|
Fri. Mar 13 12:30 pm ET |
44%
56% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
75 97 |
Details |
NCAAB
Pur
Neb
|
Fri. Mar 13 6:30 pm ET |
44%
56% |
-4 +4 |
84 108 |
Details |
NCAAB
Gw
Slu
|
Fri. Mar 13 11:30 am ET |
44%
56% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
112 143 |
Details |
NBA
Min
Gs
|
Fri. Mar 13 10:00 pm ET |
56%
44% |
-5.5 +5.5 |
101 80 |
Details |
NCAAB
Char
Uab
|
Fri. Mar 13 1:00 pm ET |
44%
56% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
73 92 |
Details |
NCAAB
Sbon
Day
|
Fri. Mar 13 2:00 pm ET |
45%
55% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
94 116 |
Details |
NCAAB
Uk
Fla
|
Fri. Mar 13 1:00 pm ET |
55%
45% |
+10.5 -10.5 |
149 121 |
Details |
NCAAB
Nev
Usu
|
Fri. Mar 13 9:30 pm ET |
46%
54% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
77 92 |
Details |
NCAAB
Mass
Tol
|
Fri. Mar 13 5:00 pm ET |
46%
54% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
94 110 |
Details |
NCAAB
Okla
Ark
|
Fri. Mar 13 9:30 pm ET |
46%
54% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
60 70 |
Details |
NCAAB
Pv
Aamu
|
Fri. Mar 13 2:00 pm ET |
46%
54% |
-1 +1 |
87 101 |
Details |
NCAAB
Kenn
Shsu
|
Fri. Mar 13 3:00 pm ET |
54%
46% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
67 58 |
Details |
NCAAB
Gtwn
Conn
|
Fri. Mar 13 8:00 pm ET |
46%
54% |
+13.5 -13.5 |
52 60 |
Details |
NCAAB
Scst
How
|
Fri. Mar 13 6:00 pm ET |
46%
54% |
+15.5 -15.5 |
72 83 |
Details |
NCAAB
Tenn
Van
|
Fri. Mar 13 3:30 pm ET |
47%
53% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
98 111 |
Details |
NCAAB
Kent
Akr
|
Fri. Mar 13 7:30 pm ET |
53%
47% |
+7 -7 |
86 77 |
Details |
NBA
Ny
Ind
|
Fri. Mar 13 7:30 pm ET |
48%
52% |
-13.5 +13.5 |
84 92 |
Details |
NCAAB
Clem
Duke
|
Fri. Mar 13 9:30 pm ET |
48%
52% |
+11.5 -11.5 |
45 49 |
Details |
NCAAB
Unt
Tlsa
|
Fri. Mar 13 3:30 pm ET |
52%
48% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
58 54 |
Details |
NCAAB
Duq
Vcu
|
Fri. Mar 13 5:00 pm ET |
52%
48% |
+9 -9 |
92 86 |
Details |
NCAAB
Hall
Sju
|
Fri. Mar 13 5:30 pm ET |
49%
51% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
102 107 |
Details |
NCAAB
Uta
Uvu
|
Fri. Mar 13 9:00 pm ET |
49%
51% |
+8.5 -8.5 |
52 54 |
Details |
NCAAB
Mia
Uva
|
Fri. Mar 13 7:00 pm ET |
50%
50% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
105 103 |
Details |
NBA
Mem
Det
|
Fri. Mar 13 7:30 pm ET |
50%
50% |
+16.5 -16.5 |
85 84 |
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.
