
Discover the ALL odds and predictions covers contest players are making with consensus picks
Matchup | Date | Consensus | Sides | Picks | Indepth |
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NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 3:30 pm ET |
26%
74% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
101 284 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 26 1:00 pm ET |
26%
74% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
38 106 |
Details |
NFL
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Thu. Oct 23 8:15 pm ET |
27%
73% |
+3 -3 |
52 140 |
Details |
NBA
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Wed. Oct 22 8:00 pm ET |
27%
73% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
42 113 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 12:00 pm ET |
27%
73% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
124 329 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 3:30 pm ET |
29%
71% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
116 290 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 9:45 pm ET |
29%
71% |
+12.5 -12.5 |
103 255 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 7:00 pm ET |
29%
71% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
99 239 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 7:00 pm ET |
29%
71% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
144 347 |
Details |
NBA
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Wed. Oct 22 7:00 pm ET |
29%
71% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
33 79 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 4:00 pm ET |
70%
30% |
-21.5 +21.5 |
285 121 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 12:00 pm ET |
31%
69% |
+2.9 -2.9 |
144 324 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 7:30 pm ET |
32%
68% |
+21.5 -21.5 |
116 244 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 3:30 pm ET |
33%
67% |
+10 -10 |
126 252 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 6:30 pm ET |
66%
34% |
-15.5 +15.5 |
291 147 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 3:30 pm ET |
34%
66% |
+4 -4 |
137 267 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 7:00 pm ET |
34%
66% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
156 302 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 3:00 pm ET |
66%
34% |
-6 +6 |
265 137 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 26 4:05 pm ET |
66%
34% |
-5.5 +5.5 |
94 49 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 12:00 pm ET |
34%
66% |
-1 +1 |
171 326 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 3:30 pm ET |
35%
65% |
+10.5 -10.5 |
124 234 |
Details |
NBA
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Wed. Oct 22 7:30 pm ET |
35%
65% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
44 83 |
Details |
NBA
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Wed. Oct 22 8:00 pm ET |
65%
35% |
-2 +2 |
60 32 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Fri. Oct 17 10:30 pm ET |
35%
65% |
+8.5 -8.5 |
240 438 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Fri. Oct 17 8:00 pm ET |
35%
65% |
-7.5 +7.5 |
265 482 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 1:00 pm ET |
36%
64% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
152 274 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 4:00 pm ET |
64%
36% |
-7 +7 |
301 167 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 19 1:00 pm ET |
64%
36% |
-6.5 +6.5 |
529 295 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 26 1:00 pm ET |
36%
64% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
47 84 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 3:30 pm ET |
36%
64% |
-1 +1 |
153 268 |
Details |
NHL
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Fri. Oct 17 7:00 pm ET |
36%
64% |
+114 -116 |
66 115 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 19 4:25 pm ET |
63%
37% |
-7.5 +7.5 |
495 287 |
Details |
CFL
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Sat. Oct 18 7:00 pm ET |
63%
37% |
+9.3 -9.3 |
179 104 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 7:30 pm ET |
63%
37% |
+9.5 -9.5 |
310 181 |
Details |
NHL
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Fri. Oct 17 8:30 pm ET |
37%
63% |
-169 +116 |
68 116 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 2:30 pm ET |
63%
37% |
-14.5 +14.5 |
235 139 |
Details |
CFL
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Fri. Oct 17 10:30 pm ET |
37%
63% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
129 217 |
Details |
NBA
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Wed. Oct 22 9:30 pm ET |
38%
63% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
60 100 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 3:30 pm ET |
62%
38% |
+12.5 -12.5 |
280 169 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 26 1:00 pm ET |
62%
38% |
+8 -8 |
91 55 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 19 1:00 pm ET |
38%
62% |
+5 -5 |
301 498 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Fri. Oct 17 9:00 pm ET |
38%
62% |
+3.5 -3.5 |
251 409 |
Details |
MLB
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Fri. Oct 17 8:38 pm ET |
38%
62% |
+176 -177 |
40 65 |
Details |
NHL
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Fri. Oct 17 9:00 pm ET |
38%
62% |
+220 -240 |
63 102 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 26 1:00 pm ET |
38%
62% |
+6 -6 |
55 89 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 3:30 pm ET |
62%
38% |
-25 +25 |
267 166 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 19 1:00 pm ET |
61%
39% |
-2 +2 |
504 319 |
Details |
NFL
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Mon. Oct 20 10:00 pm ET |
39%
61% |
+3 -3 |
284 447 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 3:30 pm ET |
61%
39% |
-12 +12 |
217 140 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 26 8:20 pm ET |
61%
39% |
-3.5 +3.5 |
88 57 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 3:30 pm ET |
39%
61% |
-3.5 +3.5 |
149 229 |
Details |
NHL
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Fri. Oct 17 7:00 pm ET |
40%
60% |
-140 +136 |
70 107 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 3:30 pm ET |
60%
40% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
254 167 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 12:00 pm ET |
40%
60% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
186 280 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 7:00 pm ET |
40%
60% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
152 226 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 26 1:00 pm ET |
60%
40% |
+6.5 -6.5 |
84 57 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 3:00 pm ET |
40%
60% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
196 288 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 7:30 pm ET |
41%
59% |
-9.5 +9.5 |
161 234 |
Details |
NBA
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Wed. Oct 22 10:00 pm ET |
41%
59% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
36 52 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 12:00 pm ET |
41%
59% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
235 339 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 19 1:00 pm ET |
59%
41% |
+12 -12 |
452 315 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 7:30 pm ET |
59%
41% |
+9 -9 |
282 198 |
Details |
NBA
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Wed. Oct 22 7:00 pm ET |
59%
41% |
+8.5 -8.5 |
68 48 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 19 8:20 pm ET |
41%
59% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
328 463 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 5:00 pm ET |
58%
42% |
-3.5 +3.5 |
189 136 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 12:00 pm ET |
58%
42% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
307 221 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 19 1:00 pm ET |
42%
58% |
+2.5 -2.5 |
330 451 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 26 1:00 pm ET |
42%
58% |
+7 -7 |
60 82 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 3:30 pm ET |
58%
42% |
+7.5 -7.5 |
280 205 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 10:30 pm ET |
42%
58% |
-18.5 +18.5 |
171 233 |
Details |
NBA
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Tue. Oct 21 10:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
146 108 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 12:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
+9.5 -9.5 |
252 187 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 19 4:05 pm ET |
57%
43% |
+7 -7 |
458 340 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 3:30 pm ET |
43%
57% |
+27 -27 |
182 245 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 8:00 pm ET |
57%
43% |
-22 +22 |
208 155 |
Details |
CFL
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Sat. Oct 18 3:00 pm ET |
43%
57% |
-10 +10 |
120 158 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 19 4:05 pm ET |
43%
57% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
347 454 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 12:00 pm ET |
56%
44% |
+12.5 -12.5 |
217 168 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 7:00 pm ET |
56%
44% |
-12.5 +12.5 |
249 193 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 12:45 pm ET |
56%
44% |
-5 +5 |
282 221 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 12:00 pm ET |
56%
44% |
+1.5 -1.5 |
304 241 |
Details |
MLB
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Fri. Oct 17 6:08 pm ET |
56%
44% |
-108 +104 |
45 36 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 19 9:30 am ET |
45%
55% |
-2.5 +2.5 |
375 457 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 6:30 pm ET |
55%
45% |
+17.5 -17.5 |
202 167 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Fri. Oct 17 7:00 pm ET |
55%
45% |
+13.5 -13.5 |
410 342 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 26 4:25 pm ET |
46%
54% |
+4.5 -4.5 |
63 75 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 26 1:00 pm ET |
54%
46% |
-7.5 +7.5 |
78 66 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 7:45 pm ET |
54%
46% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
252 218 |
Details |
NBA
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Wed. Oct 22 9:00 pm ET |
54%
46% |
-9 +9 |
53 46 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 2:00 pm ET |
47%
53% |
+27.5 -27.5 |
172 195 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 4:15 pm ET |
47%
53% |
+9.5 -9.5 |
195 219 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 19 4:25 pm ET |
47%
53% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
367 406 |
Details |
NFL
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Mon. Oct 27 8:15 pm ET |
48%
52% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
68 75 |
Details |
CFL
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Fri. Oct 17 8:00 pm ET |
52%
48% |
+8.5 -8.5 |
180 164 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 3:30 pm ET |
52%
48% |
-7.5 +7.5 |
242 224 |
Details |
NCAAF
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Sat. Oct 18 8:00 pm ET |
51%
49% |
-3.5 +3.5 |
246 233 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 19 1:00 pm ET |
51%
49% |
-1.5 +1.5 |
410 389 |
Details |
NFL
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Mon. Oct 20 7:00 pm ET |
51%
49% |
+5.5 -5.5 |
384 366 |
Details |
NFL
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Sun. Oct 26 4:25 pm ET |
49%
51% |
+12.5 -12.5 |
67 69 |
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.