Sportsbook Efficiency

Empirical sportsbook efficiency, measured by comparing de-vigged prices to actual outcomes. Close Brier scores the final line; Open Brier scores the first posted line. Avg Move shows mean |close − open| (points for spread/total/prop, fair-prob delta for moneyline). Lower Brier = more accurate pricing. Hit rate = how often the devigged favorite won.

League: NBA NHL MLB WNBA NFL

MLB — Total (90 Days)

As of 2026-10-27
Bookmaker # Markets Brier Open Brier Close Log-Loss Open Log-Loss Close Hit Rate
FanDuel 838
0.2493
best
0.2498
best
0.6918
best
0.6928
best
0.506
best
DraftKings 810
0.2495
+0.0001
0.2499
+0.0001
0.6920
+0.0003
0.6930
+0.0001
0.494
−0.012
Circa 819
0.2502
+0.0009
0.2500
+0.0002
0.6935
+0.0017
0.6932
+0.0004
0.504
−0.002
Pinnacle 815
0.2502
+0.0009
0.2502
+0.0003
0.6936
+0.0018
0.6935
+0.0006
0.503
−0.003
BetOnline 819
0.2496
+0.0003
0.2505
+0.0007
0.6924
+0.0006
0.6942
+0.0013
0.479
−0.027
Bookmaker 818
0.2502
+0.0009
0.2506
+0.0007
0.6935
+0.0017
0.6943
+0.0014
0.497
−0.009

Data window: January 18, 2026 – October 26, 2026