Answer: A reduced-juice (low-vig) sportsbook charges a smaller margin than the standard -110 — for example -105, which roughly halves the vig you pay. The tightest-priced options are Pinnacle (the global benchmark at ~-105, unavailable in the US) and Bet105 (-103/-105, available to US players as a social sportsbook and offshore for crypto). Most mainstream and offshore books price -110 to -115.

Key takeaways

  • Reduced juice means a lower built-in margin (e.g., -105 vs -110) — you keep more of every bet.
  • Bet105 prices -103/-105 and, unlike Pinnacle, is available to US players.
  • Most books price -110 (BetOnline, BetUS) to -115 (Stake, Bovada).
  • Lower juice compounds over a season — it’s the edge sharp bettors optimize first.

What is reduced juice?

Juice (or vig) is the sportsbook’s built-in margin. At -110 you must win about 52.4% just to break even; at -105 that drops to about 51.2%. See what low vig is, why reduced juice matters, and check any market with our vig calculator.

Reduced juice by sportsbook

Sportsbook Typical juice US availability
Bet105 -103/-105 Yes (social sportsbook, 48 states)
Pinnacle ~-105 No
Novig -105 (no-vig exchange) Yes
BetOnline -110 Yes
BetUS -110 Yes
Stake -115 Yes
Bovada -115 Yes

Why Bet105 is the top reduced-juice option

Bet105 prices -103/-105 on many major markets, doesn’t limit winning players, and displays the same limits to everyone up front. Crucially, it’s available to US players (as a social sportsbook, plus an offshore crypto model) — where Pinnacle, the other benchmark for low juice, is not. See how it compares head-to-head: vs Pinnacle, vs BetOnline, vs Bovada.

How to choose a reduced-juice sportsbook

Compare the juice on the markets you actually bet, check whether the book limits winning players, and confirm payout speed. A tight line means nothing if you get limited for using it — which is why reduced juice and a no-limits policy go together.

FAQ

What does reduced juice mean?

Reduced juice (or low vig) means a sportsbook takes a smaller built-in margin on each bet, such as -105 instead of the standard -110. Lower juice means better prices and a lower break-even.

Which sportsbooks have the lowest juice?

Pinnacle is the global low-margin benchmark (~-105) but isn’t available in the US. Bet105 prices -103/-105 and is available to US players. Most other books price -110 (BetOnline, BetUS) to -115 (Stake, Bovada).

What is the best reduced juice sportsbook for US players?

Bet105 — it prices -103/-105, welcomes winning players, and is available to US players as a social sportsbook (plus an offshore crypto model), whereas Pinnacle is not available in the US.

Is reduced juice better than a welcome bonus?

For a regular bettor, usually yes. A bonus clears once; reduced juice applies to every bet you place.

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