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The one number to know: 52.38%
At standard -110 odds you risk $110 to win $100. To break even you have to win 110 / 210 = 52.38% of your bets, before you pay anyone for picks. Deadspin's 2016 analysis of Pregame's own archive found its sold picks hit about 51.67% against the spread and lost money overall. Source: deadspin.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
Pick services and betting media compared
| Service | Lowest published price | If it loses / refunds | Independent record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doc's Sports | $30/day (NBA) | Account credit (daily) or free extension (week/month) | None found |
| PickDawgz | $39.95 (typical package) | Site credit, expires after 9 months | None found |
| Pregame | $15 (single pick) | None stated on the buy page | None; 2016 analysis of its own data showed a loss |
| WagerTalk | $35 (single game, seen) | Site credit, only with the paid guaranteeoption | Free picks only: 52%, -2.9% (Pick Collective) |
| SportsLine | $13.99/month | None stated on the join page | None found |
| VSiN | Not published | Cancel by contacting support | n/a (media) |
Sources and checked dates are on each review page. "Credit" means store credit you can only spend on more picks, not money back.
Betting tools compared
Tools sell data and math, not someone's opinion of tonight's game. They are easier to judge: you can see what they do. They still can't promise profit, and they only matter where betting is legal.
| Tool | Lowest published price | If it loses / refunds | Independent record |
|---|---|---|---|
| OddsJam | $59.99/month (DFS); $199.99+/month for betting tools | Non-refundable per 2023 terms; 7-day free trial | n/a (tool) |
| Unabated | Free; paid from $99/month | 14-day money-back on monthly Props+/Premium | n/a (tool) |
| Action Network PRO | $14.99/week; $119.99/year | None stated | Partial (in-app verified bets) |
| Sports Insights / Bet Labs | $49/month | 4-day trial (monthly plans) | None found (Best Bets) |
How we work
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- We don't buy picks, don't resell them and don't reveal them. Several services' terms forbid sharing picks, and so does common sense.
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