888sport vs PointsBet 2020
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Ratings
| Feature | 888sport | PointsBet |
| Overall | ||
| Sports Offered | ||
| Bets Offered | ||
| Odds | ||
| Banking Options and Fees | ||
| Live Betting | ||
| Mobile Betting | ||
| Customer Service | ||
| Education and Research | ||
| Reputation | ||
| Winner | check_circle |
Sports Offered
| Feature | 888sport | PointsBet |
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Total Sports Offered |
17 | 16 |
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Baseball (MLB) |
Yes | Yes |
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Basketball (NBA) |
Yes | Yes |
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Basketball (NCAA) |
Yes | Yes |
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Boxing |
Yes | Yes |
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Cricket |
Yes | Yes |
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Cycling |
Yes | Yes |
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Darts |
Yes | Yes |
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Football (NFL) |
Yes | Yes |
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Football (NCAA) |
Yes | Yes |
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Golf (PGA) |
Yes | Yes |
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Hockey (NHL) |
Yes | Yes |
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MMA (UFC) |
Yes | Yes |
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Motor Sports (NASCAR) |
Yes | Yes |
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Rugby (League) |
No | No |
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Rugby (Union) |
Yes | Yes |
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Soccer (EPL) |
Yes | Yes |
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Soccer (Premier League) |
Yes | Yes |
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Soccer (MLS) |
Yes | Yes |
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Softball |
Yes | No |
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Tennis |
Yes | Yes |
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Volleyball |
No | No |
Odds Comparison
| Feature | 888sport | PointsBet |
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NFL Moneyline |
15th | 8th |
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NFL Spread |
Average spread odds are worse than -110 per side | Average spread odds are better than -110 per side |
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NBA Moneyline |
4th | 11th |
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NBA Spread |
Average spread odds are worse than -110 per side | Average spread odds are better than -110 per side |
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MLB Moneyline |
15th | 14th |
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MLB Spread |
16th | 7th |
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NHL Moneyline |
16th | 7th |
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NHL Spread |
20th | 6th |
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Soccer Moneyline |
3rd | 19th |
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NCAAF Moneyline |
18th | 5th |
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NCAAF Spread |
Average spread odds are worse than -110 per side | Average spread odds are -110 per side |
| Winner | check_circle |
Bets Offered
| Feature | 888sport | PointsBet |
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Cash Out Feature |
Yes | Yes |
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Futures |
Yes | Yes |
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Moneyline |
Yes | Yes |
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Parlay |
Yes | Yes |
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Props |
Yes | Yes |
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Reverse |
No | No |
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Round Robin |
Yes | No |
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Spread |
Yes | Yes |
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Teaser |
No | No |
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Total (Over/Under) |
Yes | Yes |
Live Betting
| Feature | 888sport | PointsBet |
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Baseball |
Yes | Yes |
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Basketball |
Yes | Yes |
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Cricket |
No | No |
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Football |
Yes | Yes |
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Golf |
Yes | Yes |
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Hockey |
Yes | Yes |
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MMA |
No | Yes |
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Rugby |
No | No |
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Soccer |
Yes | Yes |
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Tennis |
No | Yes |
Education and Research
| Feature | 888sport | PointsBet |
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Articles/News |
No | Yes |
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Explanation of Bets |
Yes | Yes |
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Glossary |
Yes | No |
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Statistics (Teams) |
Yes | No |
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Statistics (Players) |
Yes | No |
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Lineup Tool (DFS Only) |
No | No |
Banking - Deposits
| Feature | 888sport | PointsBet |
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Total Deposit Methods |
6 | 4 |
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No Debit/Credit Card Deposit Fees |
Yes | Yes |
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Deposit Min/Max - Debit/Credit Card |
$10/Varies | $5/Varies |
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PayPal |
Yes | No |
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Deposit Min/Max - PayPal |
$10/Varies |
Banking - Withdrawals
| Feature | 888sport | PointsBet |
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Total Withdrawal Methods |
3 | 2 |
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No Withdrawal Fees - Check |
Yes | Yes |
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Check Payout Speed is < 10 days |
Yes | Yes |
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Withdrawal Min/Max - Check |
$10/Varies | $5/Varies |
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Withdrawal Min/Max - PayPal |
$10/Varies |
Customer Service
| Feature | 888sport | PointsBet |
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Email Support |
Yes | Yes |
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Email Support Speed |
Yes | Yes |
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Live Chat Support |
No | Yes |
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Live Chat Support Availability |
No | Yes |
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Phone Support |
Yes | No |
Mobile Betting
| Feature | 888sport | PointsBet |
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iPhone App |
Yes | Yes |
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Android App |
Yes | Yes |
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Website Functionality |
Yes | Yes |
First, we will compare whether or not each sportsbook is regulated by a US governing body 888sport and PointsBet are legal sportsbooks that are regulated in the United States. Now, we can compare the odds between each sportsbook. Odds, or the vig, is what the sportsbook charges you to place your bet. To compile rankings, we examined odds for spread, moneyline, and total markets for seven different leagues, covering over 100 games for each league. PointsBet is a better option with a 4.50 star rating over 888sport's 2.50 star rating.
Odds aside, we can now compare educational features. Bettors new to sports betting will want high-quality education informing them of what different betting markets are available and how to bet them. 888sport and PointsBet both have educational pages explaining the basics of sports betting. Next, comparing the total number of sports offered, 888sport boasts an offering of 17 available sports compared to PointsBet's 16 available sports. Diving into poplar features, some bettors desire the ability to cash in tickets early, a live match tracker that updates ball position when live betting, and banking with PayPal 888sport alongside PointsBet offer the early cash out feature. 888sport makes a live match tracker available to clients, while PointsBet does not. 888sport offers PayPal as a banking option while PointsBet does not.
Overall, between 888sport and PointsBet, 888sport is the winner.
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