EFL Cup Odds (CT, US)
August 2026
59 matches · 7 days
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We compare EFL Cup odds across 9 bookmakers in CT, United States
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Aug 1
Tranmere Rovers vs Rochdale
Sat, Aug 1, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Tranmere Rovers | Draw | Rochdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +185 FanDuel | +250 FanDuel | +130 FanDuel |
 FanDuel | +185 | +250 | +130 |
Aug 3
York vs Crawley Town
Mon, Aug 3, 6:30 PM
| Bookmaker | York | Draw | Crawley Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -164 FanDuel | +290 FanDuel | +410 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | -164 | +290 | +410 |
Aug 7
Bristol City vs Walsall
Fri, Aug 7, 6:45 PM
| Bookmaker | Bristol City | Draw | Walsall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -270 FanDuel | +360 FanDuel | +600 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | -270 | +360 | +600 |
Wycombe Wanderers vs Stevenage
Fri, Aug 7, 6:45 PM
| Bookmaker | Wycombe Wanderers | Draw | Stevenage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +120 FanDuel | +240 FanDuel | +220 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | +120 | +240 | +220 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Port Vale
Fri, Aug 7, 6:45 PM
| Bookmaker | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Draw | Port Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -323 FanDuel | +430 FanDuel | +700 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | -323 | +430 | +700 |
Middlesbrough vs Wrexham AFC
Fri, Aug 7, 7:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Middlesbrough | Draw | Wrexham AFC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -145 FanDuel | +280 FanDuel | +340 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | -145 | +280 | +340 |
Aug 8
Cambridge United vs Barnet FC
Sat, Aug 8, 12:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Cambridge United | Draw | Barnet FC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -130 FanDuel | +260 FanDuel | +320 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | -130 | +260 | +320 |
Queens Park Rangers vs Millwall
Sat, Aug 8, 1:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Queens Park Rangers | Draw | Millwall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +210 FanDuel | +240 FanDuel | +125 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | +210 | +240 | +125 |
Burnley vs Notts County
Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Burnley | Draw | Notts County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -238 FanDuel | +350 FanDuel | +500 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | -238 | +350 | +500 |
Swansea City vs Birmingham City
Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Swansea City | Draw | Birmingham City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +195 FanDuel | +240 FanDuel | +130 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | +195 | +240 | +130 |
Stockport County FC vs Doncaster Rovers
Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Stockport County FC | Draw | Doncaster Rovers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -141 FanDuel | +290 FanDuel | +320 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | -141 | +290 | +320 |
Preston North End vs Huddersfield Town
Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Preston North End | Draw | Huddersfield Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +120 FanDuel | +250 FanDuel | +200 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | +120 | +250 | +200 |
Wimbledon vs Newport County
Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Wimbledon | Draw | Newport County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -164 FanDuel | +300 FanDuel | +410 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | -164 | +300 | +410 |
Norwich City vs Milton Keynes Dons
Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Norwich City | Draw | Milton Keynes Dons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -208 FanDuel | +340 FanDuel | +490 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | -208 | +340 | +490 |
Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough United
Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Bristol Rovers | Draw | Peterborough United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +145 FanDuel | +260 FanDuel | +165 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | +145 | +260 | +165 |
Burton Albion vs Blackburn Rovers
Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Burton Albion | Draw | Blackburn Rovers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +210 FanDuel | +240 FanDuel | +125 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | +210 | +240 | +125 |
Gillingham vs Luton
Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Gillingham | Draw | Luton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +380 FanDuel | +270 FanDuel | -149 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | +380 | +270 | -149 |
Fleetwood Town vs Chesterfield FC
Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Fleetwood Town | Draw | Chesterfield FC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +170 FanDuel | +250 FanDuel | +145 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | +170 | +250 | +145 |
Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic
Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Barnsley | Draw | Wigan Athletic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +140 FanDuel | +240 FanDuel | +180 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | +140 | +240 | +180 |
Leyton Orient vs Oxford United
Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Leyton Orient | Draw | Oxford United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +180 FanDuel | +250 FanDuel | +135 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | +180 | +250 | +135 |
Cardiff City vs Swindon Town
Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Cardiff City | Draw | Swindon Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -238 FanDuel | +360 FanDuel | +550 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | -238 | +360 | +550 |
West Ham United vs Portsmouth
Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | West Ham United | Draw | Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -208 FanDuel | +340 FanDuel | +490 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | -208 | +340 | +490 |
Salford City vs Shrewsbury Town
Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Salford City | Draw | Shrewsbury Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -169 FanDuel | +290 FanDuel | +450 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | -169 | +290 | +450 |
Stoke City vs Oldham Athletic
Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Stoke City | Draw | Oldham Athletic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -270 FanDuel | +360 FanDuel | +600 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | -270 | +360 | +600 |
Grimsby Town vs Blackpool
Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Grimsby Town | Draw | Blackpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +160 FanDuel | +250 FanDuel | +155 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | +160 | +250 | +155 |
Bromley FC vs Reading
Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Bromley FC | Draw | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +130 FanDuel | +250 FanDuel | +190 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | +130 | +250 | +190 |
Leicester City vs Northampton Town
Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Leicester City | Draw | Northampton Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -270 FanDuel | +380 FanDuel | +650 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | -270 | +380 | +650 |
Sheffield Wednesday vs Bolton Wanderers
Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Sheffield Wednesday | Draw | Bolton Wanderers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +230 FanDuel | +260 FanDuel | +110 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | +230 | +260 | +110 |
Crewe Alexandra vs Accrington Stanley
Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Crewe Alexandra | Draw | Accrington Stanley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -130 FanDuel | +270 FanDuel | +320 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | -130 | +270 | +320 |
Derby County vs Lincoln City
Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Derby County | Draw | Lincoln City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -141 FanDuel | +290 FanDuel | +320 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | -141 | +290 | +320 |
Colchester United vs Southampton
Sat, Aug 8, 4:30 PM
| Bookmaker | Colchester United | Draw | Southampton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +650 FanDuel | +380 FanDuel | -270 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | +650 | +380 | -270 |
Cheltenham Town vs Charlton Athletic
Sat, Aug 8, 6:45 PM
| Bookmaker | Cheltenham Town | Draw | Charlton Athletic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +450 FanDuel | +320 FanDuel | -189 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | +450 | +320 | -189 |
Rotherham United vs West Bromwich Albion
Sat, Aug 8, 6:45 PM
| Bookmaker | Rotherham United | Draw | West Bromwich Albion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +500 FanDuel | +340 FanDuel | -208 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | +500 | +340 | -208 |
Aug 9
Mansfield Town vs Sheffield United
Sun, Aug 9, 3:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Mansfield Town | Draw | Sheffield United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +300 FanDuel | +260 FanDuel | -120 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | +300 | +260 | -120 |
Aug 10
Plymouth Parkway vs Exeter City
Mon, Aug 10, 7:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Plymouth Parkway | Draw | Exeter City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -189 FanDuel | +330 FanDuel | +430 FanDuel |
| FanDuel | -189 | +330 | +430 |
Aug 15
Oxford United vs Milton Keynes Dons
Sat, Aug 15, 11:30 AM
| Bookmaker | Oxford United | Draw | Milton Keynes Dons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +120 BetMGM | +220 BetMGM | +220 BetMGM |
 BetMGM | +120 | +220 | +220 |
 Fanatics | — | — | — |
Notts County vs Leicester City
Sat, Aug 15, 11:30 AM
| Bookmaker | Notts County | Draw | Leicester City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | — | +240 BetMGM | +105 BetMGM |
| BetMGM | +230 | +240 | +105 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
Reading vs Luton
Sat, Aug 15, 11:30 AM
| Bookmaker | Reading | Draw | Luton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +180 BetMGM | +240 BetMGM | +135 BetMGM |
| BetMGM | +180 | +240 | +135 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
Cambridge United vs Wigan Athletic
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Cambridge United | Draw | Wigan Athletic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +145 BetMGM | — | +195 BetMGM |
| BetMGM | +145 | +200 | +195 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
Burton Albion vs Stevenage
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Burton Albion | Draw | Stevenage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +125 BetMGM | — | +230 BetMGM |
| BetMGM | +125 | +200 | +230 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
Barnsley vs Bromley FC
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Barnsley | Draw | Bromley FC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -120 BetMGM | +260 BetMGM | +310 BetMGM |
| BetMGM | -120 | +260 | +310 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
Blackpool vs Wycombe Wanderers
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Blackpool | Draw | Wycombe Wanderers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +130 BetMGM | +240 BetMGM | — |
| BetMGM | +130 | +240 | +190 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
Huddersfield Town vs Wimbledon
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Huddersfield Town | Draw | Wimbledon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | — | — | +425 BetMGM |
| BetMGM | -161 | +275 | +425 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
Bradford City vs Peterborough United
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Bradford City | Draw | Peterborough United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -120 BetMGM | +250 BetMGM | +320 BetMGM |
| BetMGM | -120 | +250 | +320 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
Leyton Orient vs Sheffield Wednesday
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Leyton Orient | Draw | Sheffield Wednesday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +220 BetMGM | — | +115 BetMGM |
| BetMGM | +220 | +230 | +115 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
Mansfield Town vs Doncaster Rovers
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Mansfield Town | Draw | Doncaster Rovers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | — | — | +210 BetMGM |
| BetMGM | +120 | +230 | +210 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
Plymouth Parkway vs Stockport County FC
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Plymouth Parkway | Draw | Stockport County FC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +120 BetMGM | — | +210 BetMGM |
| BetMGM | +120 | +230 | +210 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
Oldham Athletic vs Port Vale
Sat, Aug 15, 11:30 AM
| Bookmaker | Oldham Athletic | Draw | Port Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +138 BetMGM | +230 BetMGM | — |
| BetMGM | +138 | +230 | +185 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
Newport County vs Rochdale
Sat, Aug 15, 11:30 AM
| Bookmaker | Newport County | Draw | Rochdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +155 BetMGM | +250 BetMGM | +155 BetMGM |
| BetMGM | +155 | +250 | +155 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
Chesterfield FC vs Fleetwood Town
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Chesterfield FC | Draw | Fleetwood Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -145 BetMGM | +270 BetMGM | — |
| BetMGM | -145 | +270 | +380 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
Cheltenham Town vs Rotherham United
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Cheltenham Town | Draw | Rotherham United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | — | +230 BetMGM | +135 BetMGM |
| BetMGM | +190 | +230 | +135 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
Gillingham vs Walsall
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Gillingham | Draw | Walsall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +110 BetMGM | +230 BetMGM | — |
| BetMGM | +110 | +230 | +230 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
Accrington Stanley vs Colchester United
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Accrington Stanley | Draw | Colchester United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +165 BetMGM | +225 BetMGM | +155 BetMGM |
| BetMGM | +165 | +225 | +155 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
Grimsby Town vs Exeter City
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Grimsby Town | Draw | Exeter City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -125 BetMGM | +270 BetMGM | — |
| BetMGM | -125 | +270 | +300 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
Crawley Town vs Crewe Alexandra
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Crawley Town | Draw | Crewe Alexandra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +125 BetMGM | — | +220 BetMGM |
| BetMGM | +125 | +220 | +220 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
Tranmere Rovers vs Shrewsbury Town
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Tranmere Rovers | Draw | Shrewsbury Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +100 BetMGM | +240 BetMGM | — |
| BetMGM | +100 | +240 | +250 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
Northampton Town vs Swindon Town
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Northampton Town | Draw | Swindon Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +115 BetMGM | +240 BetMGM | — |
| BetMGM | +115 | +240 | +210 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
York vs Bristol Rovers
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | York | Draw | Bristol Rovers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | — | +220 BetMGM | +220 BetMGM |
| BetMGM | +125 | +220 | +220 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
Barnet FC vs Salford City
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Barnet FC | Draw | Salford City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +110 BetMGM | +230 BetMGM | +240 BetMGM |
| BetMGM | +110 | +230 | +240 |
| Fanatics | — | — | — |
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EFL Cup Odds Comparison in Connecticut
EFL Cup odds in American format reflect each team's implied probability of advancing through knockout rounds. Moneyline bets dominate the market, with favorites typically showing negative odds (-200) while underdogs carry positive values (+300). The tournament's single-elimination structure creates sharper line movement than league play, as one poor performance eliminates Premier League giants.
Connecticut bettors should focus on comparing moneyline values across sportsbooks, as vig can vary significantly on cup matches. Early rounds featuring Championship sides against Premier League reserves often show the widest line discrepancies, creating opportunities for sharp Connecticut players tracking EFL Cup odds Connecticut sportsbooks offer.
How do EFL Cup odds differ from Premier League betting?
EFL Cup markets typically carry higher vig due to lower betting volume, and rotation policies by top clubs create uncertainty that widens spreads. Connecticut bettors often find better value on underdogs compared to league matches.
When do Connecticut sportsbooks post EFL Cup lines?
Licensed Connecticut operators usually release EFL Cup betting Connecticut lines 24-48 hours before matches, with earlier posting for high-profile fixtures involving Premier League clubs.
- 1X2 (Match Result)
- The three-way market: Home Win (1), Draw (X), or Away Win (2). The draw option makes soccer betting fundamentally different from most American sports.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread system that eliminates the draw by using quarter-goal increments (e.g., -0.25, -0.75). If the result lands exactly on the handicap, half the stake is refunded.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- A simple yes/no bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal during the match. Independent of the final result.
- Draw No Bet (DNB)
- A two-way moneyline that removes the draw — if the match ends level, your stake is refunded. Lower odds than the 1X2 line but eliminates one losing outcome.
- Double Chance
- Covers two of three possible outcomes: 1X (home or draw), X2 (draw or away), or 12 (either team wins). Lower odds but higher win probability.
- Correct Score
- A bet on the exact final scoreline. High odds due to difficulty, but a popular market in soccer given the low-scoring nature of the sport.
- Over/Under Goals
- A bet on whether total goals will exceed or fall short of a line, commonly set at 2.5. "Over 2.5" requires 3+ goals in the match.
- Moneyline
- A straight-up wager on which side wins. No point spread involved — you simply pick the winner.
- Vig (Juice)
- The bookmaker's commission built into every line. Standard vig is around -110 on each side, meaning you risk $110 to win $100.
- Implied Probability
- The likelihood of an outcome as suggested by the odds. For example, -200 implies a 66.7% chance. Comparing implied probability across bookmakers reveals where value exists.
- Closing Line Value (CLV)
- The difference between the odds you locked in and the odds at the time the market closes. Consistently beating the closing line is the strongest predictor of long-term betting profit.
- Line Movement
- Changes in odds between when a market opens and when it closes. Driven by sharp money, public betting patterns, injuries, and other news.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you've set aside specifically for betting. Effective bankroll management — typically risking 1-3% per wager — is essential for surviving variance.
- Unit
- A standardized bet size, typically 1% of your bankroll. Tracking results in units rather than dollars normalizes performance regardless of stake size.
- Hedge
- Placing a bet on the opposite side of an existing wager to lock in a guaranteed profit or reduce exposure, often used with futures or parlays.
- Parlay (Accumulator)
- A single bet combining two or more selections. All picks must win for the parlay to pay out. Higher potential return but significantly lower probability.
- Futures
- Long-term bets on outcomes determined at the end of a season or tournament, such as championship winners, MVP awards, or win totals.
- Live Betting (In-Play)
- Placing wagers while a game is in progress. Odds update continuously based on score, time remaining, and game flow.
- Overround
- The total implied probability across all outcomes in a market. An overround above 100% represents the bookmaker's margin. Lower overround means better value for bettors.
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