How to play

Pick 'Em Network is a friendly competition where you predict the outcomes of real sports games. It's your chance to prove you really do know sports better than your friends.

How it works

• No real money — purely fun and bragging rights.
• Multiple sports — NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL, MLB, soccer, CFL.
• Real games — pick on the same games sportsbooks list, with the same odds.
• Three pick types — spread, total (over/under), moneyline.
• Live scoring — picks resolve as soon as games complete.

Spread (point spread)

The spread evens out the matchup by giving the underdog a head-start in points. If Patriots are −7, they need to win by more than 7. If you pick the +7 side, they win or lose by less than 7 — or win outright — for your pick to cash.

Total (over/under)

The total is the combined score expected from both teams. If the total is 48.5, you pick Over (49+) or Under (≤48). Defense or weather games go Under; shootouts go Over.

Moneyline

The simplest pick — just pick the winner straight up. The catch: favorites and underdogs have different point values. Picking a heavy favorite is "safer" but worth fewer points than picking an underdog who pulls the upset.

Each correct pick earns you points. Different pick types are worth different amounts; a typical scoring system looks like:

Push & cancel

• Push — game lands exactly on the spread or total. No points awarded, no points lost.
• Cancelled / postponed — pick refunded automatically.
• League customization — admins can tune point values per pick type in league settings.

For beginners

• Start with sports you actually watch.
• Lock in early — odds shift as game time approaches.
• Don't chase losses. Each week is a clean slate.
• Watch a few weeks before betting heavily on underdogs.

For competitive players

• Underdogs win value: hitting one ~+200 underdog can be worth more than three favorites combined.
• Track your edge: review pick history to see which sport / pick type you're strongest in.
• Watch line movement: when a spread moves toward one side, sharp money is on it.
• Mind injury reports: a key player ruled out hours before tipoff is a known edge.

Your first week game plan:

Every expert was once a beginner. The more you play, the better you'll get.