SPORTS PICKERHow it works
Start an ATS pool
Choose the NFL or college football and the Against the spread format. Turn on over/unders if you want them.
Pick the cover
Each team shows its line. Your pick keeps the line from the moment you make it, or everyone is graded on the closing line. You choose.
Graded for you
When a game ends, each pick is marked covered, no cover or push, and the standings update.
The rules
Scoring
One point for a cover. A push (the margin lands exactly on the line) is worth zero.
Over/unders
If turned on, pick over or under the game total for one more point.
Where lines come from
Lines come from ESPN's odds feed (DraftKings) and update until kickoff. Sports Picker is a free game: nobody places a bet.
Every pool includes
Live scores
Results and standings update every few minutes during games.
Trash talk chat
Each pool has its own chat with stickers, GIFs and @mentions.
Reminders
Email and phone notifications before picks lock.
Works on any phone
Add it to your home screen like an app. Nothing to download.
Questions
Which line is used for my pick?
By default, the line shown when you made your pick. Commissioners can switch to grading everyone on the closing line.
Is this gambling?
No. Sports Picker does not take bets or hold money. The spread is used only to make the picks more interesting.
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