What is a pick 'em in sports betting?
The short answer
A game with no spread — either side is even.
Betting slang explained
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In plain English
No spread at all. The two sides are close enough that you just take a winner.
What to remember about Pick 'em
The definition
A game with no spread — either side is even.
In plain English
No spread at all. The two sides are close enough that you just take a winner.
Example in context
"It's a pick 'em — just pick who wins."
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