Use this explanation with the NBA data methodology. The examples below are educational, use decimal notation and separate market data from editorial interpretation.
Public percentage labels
Common percentage types and the questions readers should ask before using them.
| Label | Possible meaning | Required disclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket share | Percentage of tracked wagers | Source and sample window |
| Money share | Percentage of tracked stake volume | Source and sample window |
| Consensus | Aggregation across selected sources | Included sources and method |
| Market price | Current listed odds | Line, format and timestamp |
Tickets and money answer different questions
Ticket share counts tracked transactions, while money share weights the recorded stake volume. A small number of larger transactions can therefore create a money percentage that differs from the ticket percentage.
The sample is rarely the entire market
A percentage normally comes from one source or a selected panel. Without the collection window, included market and sample definition, the number cannot be treated as a universal view of all participants.
Percentages do not predict the winner
Public splits can describe recorded activity, but they do not prove that one side is informed or incorrect. Keep them as supplementary market context and prioritize the exact price, line and verified game information.
- Identify tickets or money
- Name the source
- Show the collection window
- Avoid sharp-versus-public assumptions without evidence
Common questions
What is the difference between tickets and money?
Tickets count tracked wagers; money measures the tracked stake volume. The percentages can differ because wagers are not all the same size.
Should a reader automatically oppose the public side?
No. A public percentage is incomplete sample information and does not establish that the more popular side is incorrectly priced.
Method: educational analysis reviewed against our data methodology and editorial policy. Illustrative prices are not current markets or recommendations.
