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Juice
sports bettingAnother term for vigorish (vig) — the commission charged by the sportsbook on every bet.
Key Takeaways
- 1Juice is the sportsbook's commission on each bet
- 2Standard juice is -110 (risk $110 to win $100)
- 3Reduced juice books offer better value long-term
- 4Also called vig or vigorish
What is Juice?
Juice (also called vig, vigorish, or the take) is the commission that a sportsbook charges for accepting a bet. It's how sportsbooks guarantee a profit regardless of the outcome.
Standard Juice
The standard juice on a point spread or total bet is -110 on both sides:
- Bet $110 to win $100
- The implied probability of -110 is 52.38%
- Both sides combined: 52.38% + 52.38% = 104.76%
- The 4.76% above 100% is the juice
Reduced Juice
Some sportsbooks offer reduced juice (e.g., -105 or -108) to attract bettors. This significantly impacts your long-term results:
| Juice | Break-even Win % | Savings per $100 bet |
|---|---|---|
| -110 | 52.38% | Baseline |
| -108 | 51.92% | $1.85 |
| -105 | 51.22% | $4.76 |
Why Juice Matters
Over thousands of bets, the difference between -110 and -105 juice is enormous. Shopping for the best line and lowest juice is one of the simplest ways to improve your results.