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 (All Time)

As of 2026-10-27
Bookmaker # Markets Brier Open Brier Close Log-Loss Open Log-Loss Close Hit Rate
FanDuel 2614
0.2496
+0.0002
0.2492
best
0.6923
+0.0003
0.6916
best
0.527
best
BetOnline 2571
0.2494
best
0.2494
+0.0002
0.6920
best
0.6919
+0.0003
0.521
−0.006
Bookmaker 2522
0.2499
+0.0005
0.2495
+0.0003
0.6930
+0.0011
0.6922
+0.0006
0.520
−0.006
Pinnacle 2367
0.2500
+0.0006
0.2497
+0.0004
0.6932
+0.0012
0.6925
+0.0009
0.513
−0.014
Circa 2292
0.2500
+0.0006
0.2500
+0.0007
0.6932
+0.0013
0.6931
+0.0015
0.508
−0.019
DraftKings 2547
0.2498
+0.0004
0.2500
+0.0007
0.6928
+0.0008
0.6931
+0.0015
0.514
−0.013

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