Bovada
Ranked #29 overall · 38.7 / 100
This page shows Bovada's ranking based on real odds data — not editorial opinion or paid placement. Metrics are computed monthly from every odds snapshot we track across all major US sports. Scroll down for a sport-by-sport breakdown and 12-month performance trend.
Latest — September 2026
Best Odds Rate
1.9%
% of markets with top price
Avg Vig
4.5%
lower is better
Line Leader Rate
13.5%
% of consensus moves led
Markets Covered
3
distinct market types
12-Month Composite Score — click a bar to view that month
Performance by Sport
Bovada's overall score is averaged across all sports, but individual sport rankings often tell a different story. Some books are significantly stronger in specific sports — check below to find where Bovada offers the best value for what you bet on.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bovada a good sportsbook?▾
The composite score and metric breakdown above give a data-driven answer. The score reflects Bovada's actual performance on best odds rate, vig charged, and line leadership across all tracked sports in the most recent month — not editorial opinion or advertising. A score above 60 indicates consistently competitive odds; a score above 75 puts a book in the top tier.
Does Bovada have competitive odds?▾
The Best Odds Rate metric above shows what percentage of markets Bovada offered the top price on. A rate above 30% is strong in a crowded market. Check the per-sport breakdown table to see whether Bovada is particularly strong or weak for specific sports you bet on.
How much vig does Bovada charge?▾
The Avg Vig metric shows the average juice Bovada charges on head-to-head markets. This is expressed as a percentage of handle — lower is better for bettors. The overall rankings page lets you compare Bovada's vig directly against every other tracked book in the same month.
Is Bovada a sharp or recreational sportsbook?▾
The Line Leader Rate is a useful signal here. Books with high leader rates tend to move lines first in response to sharp action, which typically means tighter limits but sharper pricing. Books with low leader rates may be softer — they follow the market rather than set it, and may hold better prices briefly after moves.
How has Bovada performed over time?▾
The 12-month trend chart above shows Bovada's composite score for each month of data we have. Click any bar to pull up the detailed metrics for that month. Use the month picker to dig into specific periods.
Which sports is Bovada best for?▾
The per-sport breakdown table at the bottom of this page shows Bovada's rank and composite score for each individual sport. Click "Details" on any sport to see the full metric breakdown filtered to just that sport.