Pick’em Articles: Strategy Tips To Help Win Your Pool

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NFL Playoffs Pick'em Pool Picks & Advice (2026)

by Jason Lisk - Jan 13, 2026

Picks, advice, and analysis for 2025-26 NFL playoffs pools and pick'em contests, from the Wild Card Round to the Super Bowl.

How to Win NFL Playoffs Pick'em Pools

by Jason Lisk - Jan 5, 2026

We break down some strategies for winning your NFL Playoff Pick'em & Spread Pools, whether they involve pools that continue from the season or start fresh.

Circa Millions: Predicting Popularity in the Pick Five Contest

by Jason Lisk - Nov 12, 2025

We analyze 2024–25 Circa Millions picks to predict popularity, spot public dogs, and find leverage. Top picks have underperformed; learn when to fade.

Pick’em Pool Strategy

How to Win NFL Playoffs Pick'em Pools

by Jason Lisk - Jan 5, 2026

We break down some strategies for winning your NFL Playoff Pick'em & Spread Pools, whether they involve pools that continue from the season or start fresh.

Pick'em Strategy Guide: How To Win Football Pick'em & Confidence Pools

by Jason Lisk - Aug 27, 2025

Our strategy guide for winning football pick'em pools walks you through key topics and insights that maximize your edge.

Why You Should Play in More Football Pick’em Pools

by Jason Lisk - Jun 26, 2025

Pick'em pools present a good value opportunity for those who are willing to enter them, for a lot of different reasons.

Why The Rules Of Your Pick'em Pool Should Influence Your Picks

by Jason Lisk - Jun 26, 2025

If you want to win a pool, it's important to know all the different scoring rules. We go through some common ones.

Objective Win Odds: The Foundation For Winning Football Pick’em Contests

by Jason Lisk - Jun 26, 2025

If you want to win pools, you have to pick winners correctly and have a solid plan to avoid just going with your gut.

Weekly vs. Season-Long Pools: How The Length Of Your Football Pick'em Impacts Strategy

by Jason Lisk - Jun 26, 2025

Your strategy should be different depending on if you are in a weekly contest or one that goes all season.

Strategy For Pick'em Pools With Both Season and Weekly Prizes

by Jason Lisk - Jun 16, 2025

Some pools give prizes for both season-long and weekly results. How do you decide which strategy to use in those kind of pools?

How Pool Size Impacts Optimal Pick Strategy In Football Pick'em Pools

by Jason Lisk - Jun 16, 2025

Pool size can have a big impact on how you should make picks, and can also affect things like your likelihood of winning.

Endgame Strategy For Season Long Football Pick’em Pools

by Jason Lisk - Jun 16, 2024

In season-long pools, you may need to adjust your strategy as the year goes on. We go through some key considerations.

Case Study: What Do Winning Football Pick’em Entries Actually Look Like?

by Jason Lisk - Jun 28, 2023

We separate fact from fiction by looking at how our subscriber entries that finished first in pools performed through the season.

Point Total Tiebreakers: What Are the Most Common Scores?

by Jason Lisk - Sep 16, 2022

We list a table of common NFL scores for your pick'em pool tiebreaker consideration, and review some factors to consider.

2025 Pick Analysis

NFL Playoffs Pick'em Pool Picks & Advice (2026)

by Jason Lisk - Jan 13, 2026

Picks, advice, and analysis for 2025-26 NFL playoffs pools and pick'em contests, from the Wild Card Round to the Super Bowl.

Week 18 Football Pick'em Contest Strategy & Advice (2025)

by Spencer Limbach - Jan 4, 2026

Week 18 NFL Pick’em Guide showing data-backed tips and strategies to gain an edge in both Game Winner and Spread Pools.

Week 17 Football Pick'em Contest Strategy & Advice (2025)

by Spencer Limbach - Dec 28, 2025

Week 17 NFL pick’em guide with data and strategies to find an edge in both Game Winner and NFL Spread Pools.

Week 16 Football Pick'em Contest Strategy & Advice (2025)

by Spencer Limbach - Dec 19, 2025

Week 16 NFL pick’em guide with data and strategies to find an edge in both Game Winner and NFL Spread Pools.

Week 15 Football Pick'em Contest Strategy & Advice (2025)

by Spencer Limbach - Dec 14, 2025

Week 15 NFL pick’em guide focused on strategies to find an edge in Game Winner and Spread Pools.

Week 14 Football Pick'em Contest Strategy & Advice (2025)

by Spencer Limbach - Dec 3, 2025

Week 14 NFL pick’em strategy and advice with a focus on finding edges in Game Winner and Spread pools.

Week 13 Football Pick'em Contest Strategy & Advice (2025)

by Spencer Limbach - Nov 30, 2025

Week 13 NFL pick’em strategy and advice focused on finding edges in game-winner and spread pools.

Week 12 Football Pick'em Contest Strategy & Advice (2025)

by Spencer Limbach - Nov 23, 2025

Week 12 NFL pick’em strategy and advice focused on finding edges in game-winner and spread pools.

Week 11 Football Pick'em Contest Strategy & Advice (2025)

by Spencer Limbach - Nov 16, 2025

Week 11 NFL pool pick’em strategy and advice covering where to find edges in game-winner and spread pools.

Circa Millions: Predicting Popularity in the Pick Five Contest

by Jason Lisk - Nov 12, 2025

We analyze 2024–25 Circa Millions picks to predict popularity, spot public dogs, and find leverage. Top picks have underperformed; learn when to fade.

Week 10 Football Pick'em Contest Strategy & Advice (2025)

by Spencer Limbach - Nov 9, 2025

Week 10 NFL pool pick’em strategy and advice covering public pick trends, top value plays, and where to find edges in game-winner and spread pools.

Week 9 Football Pick'em Contest Strategy & Advice (2025)

by Spencer Limbach - Nov 2, 2025

NFL pool pick’em strategy and advice for Week 9, including public pick trends, top value picks, and when to fade favorites for an edge.

Week 8 Football Pick'em Contest Strategy & Advice (2025)

by Spencer Limbach - Oct 26, 2025

Week 8 NFL pick’em strategy covering spread pools, game-winner formats, and confidence-point contests, with value plays to outmaneuver the field.

Week 7 Football Pick'em Contest Strategy & Advice (2025)

by Spencer Limbach - Oct 19, 2025

Week 7 NFL pick’em advice and strategy for spread pools, game winner contests, and NFL pools with confidence points. Find value plays to gain an edge in each format.

Week 6 Football Pick'em Contest Strategy & Advice (2025)

by Spencer Limbach - Oct 12, 2025

Expert Week 6 NFL pick’em advice with top value picks, key insights, and when to fade the favorites to gain an edge.

Week 5 Football Pick'em Contest Strategy & Advice (2025)

by Spencer Limbach - Oct 3, 2025

We walk through NFL Week 5, pinpointing value selections and the upsets worth considering in NFL pick’em contests and spread pools.

Week 4 Football Pick'em Contest Strategy & Advice (2025)

by Spencer Limbach - Sep 29, 2025

We walk through NFL Week 4, pinpointing value selections and the upsets worth considering in NFL pick’em contests and spread pools.

Video: NFL Week 4 Predictions, Value Picks & Best Bets (2025)

by Spencer Limbach - Sep 25, 2025

Jason Lisk and Spencer Limbach share their NFL Week 4 game winners, upset picks, and best bets for this slate.

Week 3 Football Pick'em Contest Strategy & Advice (2025)

by Spencer Limbach - Sep 19, 2025

We run through Week 3 NFL pick'em strategy, breaking down each matchup to spot value picks and smart upsets to consider.

Video: NFL Week 3 Predictions, Upset Picks & Best Bets (2025)

by Spencer Limbach - Sep 19, 2025

Jason Lisk and Spencer Limbach share their NFL Week 3 game winners, upset picks, and best bets for this slate.

Week 2 Football Pick'em Contest Strategy & Advice (2025)

by Jason Lisk - Sep 14, 2025

The second week of the season is always "Overreaction Week". See how to turn this public bias into leverage for your Week 2 Football Pick’em pools.

Video: NFL Week 2 Predictions & Picks for Football Pools (2025)

by Spencer Limbach - Sep 12, 2025

Jason Lisk and Spencer Limbach share their NFL Week 2 game winners, spread picks, and overall NFL pool strategy.

Week 1 Football Pick'em Contest Strategy & Advice (2025)

by Jason Lisk - Sep 5, 2025

Expert tips and picks for Week 1 football pick’em contests, where the majority of the matchups in 2025 have a spread of a field goal or less.

Video: NFL Week 1 Picks & Tips For Football Pools (2025)

by Spencer Limbach - Sep 4, 2025

Jason Lisk and Spencer Limbach break down NFL Week 1 picks across every matchup. Get straight-up winners, spread predictions, and pick'em pool strategy to help you win your contests.