How Much Vig Does Bet105 Charge? The Bet105 Vig Index
Answer: Across core betting markets last quarter, Bet105’s
measured two-way hold was 1.84% on moneylines, 2.17% on spreads, and
3.46% on totals — an effective price of roughly −104 to
−107, and a blended ~2.5% across core markets.
For comparison, a sportsbook charging the standard −110 on both sides
holds 4.76%. On moneylines and spreads, Bet105’s measured
margin is roughly half that of a standard −110 sportsbook;
totals run higher, at 3.46%.
Key Takeaways
- Measured, not marketed. The Bet105 Vig Index is
calculated from hundreds of thousands of real markets priced on our platform
last quarter — not from a marketing claim. - Sides run ~−104 to −105. Moneyline and spread
holds of 1.84% and 2.17% put Bet105’s pricing well into low-vig territory, far
below the −110 standard. - Totals carry more juice than sides. At 3.46% (~−107),
totals are our highest-margin core market — consistent with the industry, and
we report it rather than hide it. - Standard −110 = 4.76% hold. Most sportsbooks price
spreads and totals at −110 on both sides; a few offer reduced juice on
select markets. Bet105 offers reduced juice as the everyday standard. - Lower vig lowers your break-even. At −110 you must
win 52.38% of bets to break even; at Bet105’s ~−105 sides that drops to
about 51.2%.
What the Vig Index Measures
“Vig” (also called juice, hold, or margin) is the built-in edge a sportsbook
prices into a market. On a two-way market it is the amount by which the two
sides’ implied probabilities add up to more than 100%. We express it as
two-way hold % — the canonical, book-agnostic measure — and
translate it into the familiar −105 / −107 / −110 “effective
juice” that bettors recognize.
The figures below are computed directly from Bet105’s own offered prices on
every core two-way market that took action during the quarter. Full details are
on our Vig Index Methodology & Pricing
page.
The Bet105 Vig Index — Q2 2026 (measured)
Original research. Computed from Bet105’s real offered odds on full-game
core markets, April 1 – June 30, 2026.
| Core market | Bet105 two-way hold | Effective juice (both sides) | Markets measured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | 1.84% | ≈ −104 | 4,341 |
| Point spread | 2.17% | ≈ −105 | 4,295 |
| Total (over/under) | 3.46% | ≈ −107 | 4,820 |
| Blended core | ~2.5% | ≈ −105 | 13,456 |
Hold % = (implied probability of side A + implied
probability of side B) − 100%, averaged across markets. See
methodology.
Why This Matters
Vig is the single most important cost in sports betting, and it compounds over
every bet you place. The lower the hold, the lower the win rate you need just to
break even:
- −110 (4.76% hold): break-even win rate ≈ 52.38%
- −105 (Bet105 sides, ~2.2% hold): break-even win rate ≈ 51.2%
That ~1.2-point difference looks small on a single bet, but across a season of
wagering it is often the gap between a profitable bettor and a losing one. It is
also why Bet105 welcomes winning
bettors rather than cutting them: our model is low margin and high turnover,
not high margin on trapped players.
How Bet105 Compares to Published Sportsbook Pricing
Important: the table below is a reference based on
each book’s publicly published or advertised standard pricing.
It is not measured the same way as the Bet105 Index above (which
uses our real market data). We show it for context, with sources, and we do not
present it as a like-for-lkke ranking. A fully matched, live-odds comparison
across books is planned for a future edition (see
methodology).
| Sportsbook | Published standard pricing (core two-way) | Implied hold | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet105 (measured) | ~−105 sides / ~−107 totals | ~2.5% | Reduced juice as everyday standard |
| Pinnacle | ~−104 / −105 | ~2–2.5% | Low-margin pioneer; widely recognized for low-vig pricing (published) |
| BetOnline | −110 standard; −105 on select markets | ~2.4–4.76% | Reduced juice offered on specific markets/days |
| Bovada | −110 standard | ~4.76% | Recreational focus; occasional reduced juice |
| BetUS | −110 standard | ~4.76% | Bonus-led; competitive on select events |
| Novig | Peer-to-peer exchange (pricing model differs) | Not comparable* | No built-in vig; commission/liquidity may apply (~1–4% spread when market-making) |
| Typical US book (DraftKings, FanDuel, etc.) | −110 standard | ~4.76% | Standard “dime line” on spreads/totals |
*Novig is a betting exchange, not a traditional
sportsbook — its no-vig model works differently and is not directly comparable.
Published-pricing figures reflect commonly cited standard prices, not a Bet105
measurement, and can change. Sources listed at the foot of this page.
The One Insight Our Data Confirms
Two things stand out in the measured data. First, Bet105’s sides
(moneyline and spread) price at ~−104 to −105 — the low-vig
tier widely associated with Pinnacle, a book long recognized for low-margin
pricing — rather than the −110 standard most of the market charges. Second, our
totals carry visibly more margin than our sides (3.46% vs
~2.0%). We publish both numbers, including the less flattering one, because a
pricing index is only worth citing if it tells the truth about the whole board.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is vig (juice) in sports betting?
Vig, juice, hold, or margin is the built-in edge a sportsbook prices into a
market. On a two-way market it is the amount the two sides’ implied
probabilities exceed 100%. A standard −110 / −110 market carries a
4.76% hold.
What is Bet105’s average vig?
Measured across core markets in Q2 2026, Bet105’s two-way hold was 1.84% on
moneylines, 2.17% on spreads, and 3.46% on totals — a blended ~2.5%, or roughly
−105 effective on sides.
Is Bet105’s vig really lower than other sportsbooks?
On moneylines and spreads, yes — Bet105’s measured ~2% hold is about half the
4.76% of a standard −110 book, and in the same tier as low-margin books
like Pinnacle. Some books offer reduced juice on select markets; Bet105 offers
it as the everyday standard.
How is the Bet105 Vig Index calculated?
It is computed from Bet105’s real offered odds on every core two-way market
that took action during the quarter, using two-way hold %. Full detail is on the
Vig Index Methodology & Pricing page.
How often is the Vig Index updated?
Quarterly, using the most recent complete quarter of data. This edition covers
Q2 2026; the next refresh covers Q3 2026.
Related Guides
- What Is a Low Vig Sportsbook?
- Expected Value (EV) in Betting
- Arbitrage Betting Explained
- Sharp Sportsbooks Hub
- Why Bet105
- Vig Index Methodology & Pricing
Sources (reference-pricing table):
Legal Sports Report (vig / −110 standard); Pinnacle low-margin model
(Complete Sports / Pinnacle betting resources); BetOnline / Bovada / BetUS
reduced-juice coverage (MyTopSportsbooks, TheRX); Novig exchange model
(Legal Sports Report). Bet105 Index figures are computed from Bet105’s own
platform data.