Your Pick Set will only compete against entries of the same Pick Level. The pool of available athletes and their associated stat projections is called a \u201cPick Group\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nPRIZES AND PAYOUTS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n The prize distribution follows a tiered structure based on accuracy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This means your winnings depend not just on your accuracy, but also on how many other users achieved the same level of success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The majority of the prize pool will be paid to users who have successfully selected all of their picks in a set. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
DraftKings describes a typical contest payout as a \u201c$500 split among all entries with 6\/6 picks correct. $200 split among all entries with 5\/6 picks correct. $100 split among all entries with 4\/6 picks correct.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n \n
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\n Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT). 18+ (19+ AL\/NE, 21+ AZ\/MA\/VA). Valid only where Pick6 operates, see dkng.co\/pick6states. Void in NY, ONT, and where prohibited. Eligibility restrictions apply. 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ first Pick Set to receive max. $50 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Picks that expire in 14 days (336 hours). Ends 10\/13\/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Terms: pick6.draftkings.com\/promos. Sponsored by DraftKings. <\/span>\n See more\u2026<\/button>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\nMore DraftKings Pick6 STRATEGIES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n The unique thing about Pick6 compared to other Pick \u2018em games like Underdog is that you are competing against other users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their success (in addition to yours) determines the amount of the payout that will go to the winning Sets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because of that fact, it can be beneficial to have a contrarian approach to your picks in pursuit of larger payouts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Player On\/Off Splits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor example, let\u2019s assume you are playing an NFL Pick6 contest and Justin Jefferson is a popular pick in the industry to exceed his receiving yards projection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Omitting that pick from your Pick Set can give you a leg-up on the competition if Jefferson fails to exceed his projection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We can take it a step further if we introduce correlation by thinking about who might benefit from Jefferson\u2019s failure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Including his teammate Jordan Addison to exceed his projected receiving yards in your Pick Set could give you another degree of separation from the field, and thus boost your payout in a given contest if you are correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Correlating Picks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nOnce you’ve mastered the basics of how to play DraftKings Pick6, correlating picks in a given game can also be a beneficial, advanced strategy to consider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A fast-paced game in the NBA could lead to multiple players exceeding their projections. Additionally, an overtime contest could give you a further advantage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, game-script can be an important part of statistical projection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the NFL, teams ahead on the scoreboard generally increase their rushing rate, while trailing teams often drop back to pass at a higher rate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pairing a favored running back with an underdog pass catcher in your Pick Sets can lead to correlated results that benefit your selections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having a trusted source of your own projections is key to identifying the DraftKings projections against which you might find the most edge for a given slate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The peer-to-peer format adds another wrinkle that can make this format loads of fun and highly profitable for the most savvy users.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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