How the pool works

• All money goes into the pot; no percentage is retained.
• Weekly matchups will be posted by Wednesday afternoon.
• Games use the format favorite line underdog, with the home team in caps.
  • CHICAGO 2.5 Atlanta means Chicago is home and favored by 2.5 points.
  • Atlanta 2.5 CHICAGO means Chicago is home and an underdog by 2.5 points.
• The favorite must win by at least the line to receive a win.
• Each correct pick is worth 1 point.
• Choose 1 weekly lock. A correct lock earns 1 extra point.
• Guess the total score of the bottom game, usually the Monday night game when there is one, for the weekly tiebreaker.
• The weekly winner receives 2 bonus points; the runner-up receives 1.

Tiebreakers

Weekly tiebreakers are applied in order. If a tie remains, the pot is split.

1. Most correct picks
2. Closest total score without going over
3. Closest total score
4. Highest in-season standing

Season standings

1. Most wins
2. Most locks
3. Whoever was most recently higher in the standings