Frequently Asked Questions

SportsbookGuys.com is a comprehensive sports betting odds comparison platform. We aggregate odds from major sportsbooks to help bettors find the best possible value for their wagers. Our site covers NBA Basketball, NCAA Basketball, NHL Hockey, NFL Football, MLB Baseball, and major soccer leagues.

Yes, SportsbookGuys.com is completely free to use. We provide odds comparison, line movement tracking, and other valuable betting tools at no cost to our users.

No, SportsbookGuys.com is not a sportsbook. We do not accept bets or process any gambling-related transactions. We are an odds comparison site that helps bettors find the best available odds across different sportsbooks.

We compare odds from all major sportsbooks operating in regulated U.S. markets, including BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars Sportsbook, BetRivers, PointsBet, and more. Our goal is to provide comprehensive coverage of the best available odds for each market.

We update our odds in near real-time. For most sports and markets, our odds are refreshed every 1-5 minutes. You can see the last update time displayed on each odds page. For live betting markets during games, updates may be even more frequent.

You can change the odds format using the selector in the top-right corner of our site. We support American (Moneyline), Decimal, and Fractional odds formats. Your preference will be saved for future visits.

Colors on our odds displays indicate movement and value:

• Green: Indicates the best available odds for that selection across all sportsbooks
• Red (with arrow): Indicates recent negative movement (odds getting worse for bettors)
• Green (with arrow): Indicates recent positive movement (odds getting better for bettors)

There are several reasons why odds might be missing for a particular sportsbook:

• The sportsbook doesn't offer that specific market for the event
• The market is temporarily suspended (common during live betting)
• There might be a temporary issue with our data feed from that sportsbook

We always strive to provide the most comprehensive coverage possible, but availability of markets can vary between sportsbooks.

The three main odds formats represent the same probabilities but are displayed differently:

• American (Moneyline) odds: Shown as positive or negative numbers. Positive numbers (e.g., +150) show potential profit on a $100 bet, while negative numbers (e.g., -200) show how much you need to bet to win $100.
• Decimal odds: Represent the total return (including stake) on a 1-unit bet. For example, decimal odds of 2.50 mean a $100 bet would return $250 total ($150 profit plus your $100 stake).
• Fractional odds: Show profit relative to stake as a fraction. For example, 3/1 odds mean a $100 bet would win $300 profit plus the return of your $100 stake.

You can use our Odds Calculator to convert between different formats.

A point spread is a handicap assigned to make both sides of a bet more even, especially when there's a clear favorite. The favorite must win by more than the spread amount, while the underdog can lose by less than the spread or win outright.

For example, if the Lakers are -5.5 against the Celtics, the Lakers must win by at least 6 points for a Lakers spread bet to win. If the Celtics lose by 5 or fewer points or win outright, a Celtics spread bet would win.

A total or over/under bet focuses on the combined score of both teams in a game. The sportsbook sets a number, and bettors wager on whether the actual total will be over or under that number.

For example, if the total for an NFL game is set at 48.5, an "over" bet wins if the combined score is 49 points or more, while an "under" bet wins if the combined score is 48 points or fewer.

Juice (or vig, short for vigorish) is the commission that sportsbooks charge for taking bets. It's built into the odds and represents the house edge.

For example, standard point spread odds are often -110 on both sides, meaning you have to bet $110 to win $100. The extra $10 is the juice, which ensures the sportsbook makes a profit regardless of the outcome.

Finding the lowest juice is one way to increase your long-term profitability, which is why odds comparison on SportsbookGuys.com can be valuable.

An arbitrage opportunity (or "arb") occurs when odds differences between sportsbooks allow you to bet on all possible outcomes of an event and guarantee a profit regardless of the result.

These opportunities typically arise due to differences in how sportsbooks set their lines or timing differences in line updates. Our Arbitrage Finder tool helps identify these opportunities automatically.

No, you don't need to create an account to access our odds comparison features. However, creating a free account allows you to:

• Save your favorite sports and leagues for quicker access
• Get notifications for significant line movements
• Track your betting performance with our bet tracker
• Customize your odds display preferences

You can change your timezone using the selector in the top-right corner of our site. We support Eastern Time (ET), Central Time (CT), Mountain Time (MT), and Pacific Time (PT). Your timezone preference will be saved for future visits.

If you need assistance with your SportsbookGuys.com account, please visit our Contact Us page and submit a request. Our support team will help resolve any issues as quickly as possible.

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1. Clear your browser cache and cookies
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5. Check your internet connection

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