Betting term
Pick'em
What is a pick'em in sports betting?
A game with no spread, where you simply choose the winner.
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What a pick'em looks like
A pick'em is shown as PK or as a spread of 0. The two teams are rated evenly, so neither gives nor receives points, and the bet resolves on who wins the game. Both sides are typically priced at the same number.
Ties in a pick'em
Because the spread is zero, a tie is a push and stakes are returned. In sports where ties are impossible this never comes up, but in the NFL it occasionally does.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a pick'em in betting?+
A pick'em is a game with no point spread, listed as PK or 0. You are simply betting on which team wins, with both sides priced roughly the same.
What happens if a pick'em game ties?+
It pushes and your stake is refunded, because a tie neither beats nor fails a spread of zero.
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