How Much Does Line Shopping Save? We Calculated It

A data-driven analysis of line discrepancies across 40+ sportsbooks

20,864

Props Tracked Today

17.5 pts

Avg Line Spread

175.0 pts

Largest Spread Found

2.6

Avg Books Per Prop

Line Spread Distribution

Each dot is a prop — bigger dots have wider spreads across books

The current comparable sample has an average line spread of 17.5 pts. Always confirm that markets and prices are equivalent.

Biggest Discrepancies Right Now

Player props with the widest line differences across sportsbooks today.

PlayerSportStatLowHighSpreadRatingBooks
Drake MayeNFLPass Yards174.5(Bet99)349.5(BetMGM)175.0S36
Drake MayeNFLPass Yards199.5(Paf)250.5(Pari)51.0S36
Kalif RaymondNFLReceiving Yards24.5(Sleeper)69.5(Bet99)45.0S34
Kalif RaymondNFLReceiving Yards24.5(Sleeper)59.5(Bet99)35.0S34
Roschon JohnsonNFLReceiving Yards4.5(Underdog)39.5(Bet99)35.0S18
Hunter HenryNFLReceiving Yards9.5(Prophetx)39.5(Paf)30.0S35
Kalif RaymondNFLReceiving Yards24.5(Sleeper)49.5(Paf)25.0S34
De'Andre SwiftNFLReceiving Yards17.5(Ps3838)39.5(Bet99)22.0S34
A.J. BrownNFLReceiving Yards49.5(Paf)71.5(Sleeper)22.0S33
A.J. BrownNFLReceiving Yards49.5(Paf)71.5(Sleeper)22.0S33
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderNBAPoints29.5(Betano)39.5(Bet99)10.0S43
Jamal MurrayNBAAssists1.5(Betvictor)7.5(Bet99)6.0S45
Ajay MitchellNBAAssists1.5(Thescorebet)7.5(FanDuel)6.0S40
Cason WallaceNBARebounds2.5(Bwin)7.5(Novig)5.0S37
Ajay MitchellNBARebounds2.5(Bwin)7.5(FanDuel)5.0S38

What This Means for You

The current sample averages 17.5 points between comparable lines, with a widest observed gap of 175.0 points. Treat that as market context, not a promised outcome.

Why Do Lines Differ?
  • Independent line-setting — DFS platforms and traditional sportsbooks use different models and data sources to set their lines.
  • Timing differences — Platforms adjust lines at different speeds in response to news, injury reports, and market movement.
  • Market depth — Popular players in marquee matchups tend to have tighter lines; niche players and stat types often show the widest gaps.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is line shopping?

Line shopping is comparing the same player prop across multiple sportsbooks and DFS platforms to find the best available number — the same way you compare prices before buying a product.

How much can line shopping improve my results?

In the current comparable sample, the average line discrepancy is 17.5 points and the widest observed gap is 175.0 points. The practical value depends on market, price, and the decisions you make.

Which sports have the most line variance?

Variance differs by sport and stat type. The current table shows the largest comparable discrepancies in the available sample.

Do I need to check every sportsbook myself?

You could — but manually comparing lines across 40+ platforms is time-consuming. PropCruncher aggregates every player prop into a single view, instantly highlighting the best available number for each prop.

Is line shopping legal?

Yes. Line shopping is comparing publicly available lines from licensed sportsbooks. It is legal in all US states where sports betting is legal.

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