What does pick'em mean in betting?

Pick'em means the bookie sees the game as even, so neither team gets a start and you just pick who wins.

Pick'em lines are rare. They show up when two teams look the same on paper.

If the game ends in a draw on a 0 line, most bookies give your stake back.

As of 5 October, the bookies keep about $5 of every $100 bet on line and spread bets across the games we track.

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