How to Play
Learn the rules and scoring system for Beating Bookies
Beating Bookies is a fun NFL prediction competition where you compete against friends without using real money. Test your football knowledge by making predictions about games, season outcomes, and postseason results.
Main Activities:
- Predict season-long team performance (Over/Under wins)
- Pick division winners before the season starts
- Make weekly game predictions against the spread
- Challenge other players with side bets
- Make postseason predictions with higher stakes.
Over/Under Wins
Predict whether each NFL team will finish above or below their projected win total.
✓ Correct: +1 point
✗ Incorrect: 0 points
Lock Pick (1 allowed):
Correct: +2 points | Incorrect: -1 point
Division Winners
Select which team will win each of the 8 NFL divisions.
✓ Correct: +1 point
✗ Incorrect: 0 points
Lock Pick (1 allowed):
Correct: +2 points | Incorrect: -1 point
Each week, make 5 predictions on NFL games against the spread.
Deadline: Sunday 10am ET
✓ Correct Pick: +1 point
✗ Incorrect Pick: 0 points
Weekly Lock (1 of your 3 picks):
Correct: +2 points | Incorrect: -1 point
Pro Tip: Spreads are sourced from FanDuel, DraftKings, and MyBookie and locked at pick time. Choose your lock pick carefully - high risk, high reward!
Challenge another player by proposing a side bet on any game. You pick one team, they automatically get the other.
How it works:
- Propose a bet by selecting a game and your pick
- Another player accepts, taking the opposite side
- Winner gets +1 point, loser gets -1 point
- Points transfer directly between players
Important:
- Limited by number of games each week
- You can go negative in total points
- Can't cancel once accepted
All postseason picks use the high-stakes lock scoring system. Choose your games wisely!
Pick Limits by Round:
All Postseason Picks:
Correct: +2 points | Incorrect: -1 point
Pro Tip: Postseason picks always use "Lock" scoring, but even having a pick at all is optional. Observe the leaderboard and think strategically!
| Pick Type | Correct | Incorrect |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Pick | +1 | 0 |
| Lock Pick | +2 | -1 |
| Side Bet | +1 | -1 |
| Postseason Pick | +2 | -1 |
Ready to test your NFL knowledge?