Scoring

We make our scoring scheme public for two reasons:

  1. So you can help us make sure your score is getting calculated correctly.
  2. So you can give us suggestions on how to make our scoring scheme better and more fair.

Point Values

  • Initial Points: 10
  • No Pick for a Game: 0
  • Exact Score Bonus: 4
  • Correct Winner Bonus: 3
  • Team Score Bonus: 2
  • Opponent Score Bonus: 2
  • Correct Spread Bonus: 1
  • Point Offset Penalty: -0.1
  • Spread Offset Penalty: -0.1
Example One
Your Pick

Your Team: 27
Opposing Team: 14

Acutal Score

Your Team: 40
Opposing Team: 27

  • Initial Score: 10
  • Correct Winner: 13
  • Your Team Score Difference: 11.7
  • Opponent Score Difference: 10.4
  • Correct Spread: 11.4 Final
Example Two
Your Pick

Your Team: 27
Opposing Team: 14

Acutal Score

Your Team: 10
Opposing Team: 27

  • Initial Score: 10
  • Your Team Score Difference: 8.3
  • Opponent Score Difference: 7.0
  • Spread Difference: 6.6 Final
Example Three
Your Pick

Your Team: 27
Opposing Team: 14

Acutal Score

Your Team: 27
Opposing Team: 17

  • Initial Score: 10
  • Correct Winner: 13
  • Correct Team Score: 15
  • Your Team Score Difference: 15.0
  • Opponent Score Difference: 14.7
  • Spread Difference: 14.4 Final
Example Four
Your Pick

Your Team: 27
Opposing Team: 14

Acutal Score

Your Team: 27
Opposing Team: 14

  • Initial Score: 10
  • Exact Score: 14
  • Correct Spread: 15 Final
Example Five
Your Pick

Your Team: 72
Opposing Team: 69

Acutal Score

Your Team: 86
Opposing Team: 52

  • Initial Score: 10
  • Correct Winner: 13
  • Your Team Score Difference: 11.6
  • Opponent Score Difference: 9.9
  • Spread Difference: 6.8 Final