"Public bets" are the wagers or predictions made by the general public or a large number of people. It refers to the popular or commonly accepted predictions or choices in any form of gambling or betting. Full definition
We have everything from public betting trends to player data to weather forecasts. (betlabssports.com)
The screenshot below shows a more detailed breakdown of public betting percentages from our seven contributing sportsbooks. (sportsinsights.com)
This level of one - sided public betting on the underdog is more common during bowl season than it is during the regular season, but it's still highly uncommon. (sportsinsights.com)