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HOW IT WORKS

WHERE THE LINES COME FROM

We log NFL, college football and NBA spreads, totals and moneylines from a public odds feed every hour, starting from the first number we see for each game. That's what the Lines page shows: where a game started and where it stands now.

HOW PICKS ARE MADE

Our models are simple on purpose: recent scoring, how teams rank on offense and defense, rest, quarterback changes and weather. Each model's rules are fixed before the games are played, and the picks are saved and locked before kickoff. For now, picks are NFL only. College football and the NBA are line tracking until their models pass the same testing.

WHAT WE DON'T CLAIM

We don't claim an edge. When we tested these ideas on past seasons, they landed close to a coin flip against the spread, which isn't enough to beat the sportsbook's cut. That's exactly why every pick and every result is public: so you can judge the models by what they do from here, not by a sales pitch.

THE FINE PRINT

The Pick Pros is for entertainment purposes only. It isn't betting, financial or legal advice, and it doesn't take bets. Past results don't predict future results. Sports betting is not legal everywhere — know your local rules, and only play with money you can afford to lose. If gambling is a problem for you or someone you know, call 1-800-GAMBLER.