What is a pick'em / pick in sports betting?
The short answer
A game with no point spread. Both teams are even.
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In plain English
No favorite! Just pick the winner. Usually shown as PK or PICK.
What to remember about Pick'em / Pick
The definition
A game with no point spread. Both teams are even.
In plain English
No favorite! Just pick the winner. Usually shown as PK or PICK.
Example in context
There's no spread on this one — it's a pick'em, so just take the side you think wins.
Check yourself
Term quiz
Check yourself: Pick ’em
1.A pick ’em is a game where…
2.On a pick ’em, what settles the spread ticket?
3.Does a pick ’em mean the two teams are equally good?
Keep learning
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