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No-Vig Probability

Definition of a margin-removed probability estimate derived from sportsbook prices.

Updated 2026-08-30Gambling Online Editorial Team3 min read
Quick answer

A no-vig probability is an estimate produced after removing the sportsbook’s displayed market margin using a stated normalization method.

Proportional method

Divide each raw implied probability by the sum of all raw implied probabilities.

Not objective truth

The output depends on the removal model and the sportsbook’s initial prices.

Use

No-vig estimates help compare prices and create a common probability baseline.

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