Learn to remove sportsbook vig to calculate true odds and identify profitable betting opportunities. Essential skill for serious bettors.
Every sportsbook builds in a commission (vigorish or 'vig') that ensures they profit regardless of outcome. Standard -110 odds on both sides of a bet mean the book takes ~4.5% of all money wagered. To find profitable bets, you must remove this vig to see the true implied probability and calculate your actual edge. This skill separates sharp bettors from recreational players.