What is a Pick'em in Betting? Pick'em Bets Explained | BookieBrawler
A pick'em means in sports betting, how pick'em spreads work, pick'em pools explained, and strategies for betting on games with no point spread.
What Is a Pick 'Em?
A pick 'em occurs when the point spread is set at <strong>0</strong>, meaning both teams are considered equally likely to win. The spread is essentially removed - you're just picking the winner, similar to a moneyline but with spread-style betting.
Pick 'Em Example
- <strong>Cowboys PK (-110)</strong> vs. <strong>Eagles PK (-110)</strong>
- Whichever team wins the game covers the spread
- If the game ends in a tie (rare outside soccer), the bet pushes
Pick 'Em vs. Moneyline
While pick 'em and moneyline bets both require picking the winner, they differ in how odds are displayed. Pick 'em games typically have even odds (-110 each side), while moneyline odds on the same game might show one team as a slight favorite (e.g., -115/+105).