Definition

The side (fighter or team) that the majority of bettors are backing in a particular matchup. Consensus pick percentages often refer to what proportion of bets or money is on each side. It’s essentially the public’s collective pick.

Formula

Example

If 70% of bettors are taking Crawford to win, then Crawford is the **consensus pick**. Some bettors fade the consensus (go against the public) in the belief that the crowd can often be wrong. You might see reports like “Canelo is the consensus pick with 65% of bets.”