Even though PredictVS is completely free, the scoring system uses real betting odds. Understanding how odds work will help you earn more points per correct prediction — and you do not need to place a single bet to benefit from this knowledge.

What Are Betting Odds?

Odds represent the probability of an outcome happening and the payout for a correct prediction. On PredictVS, a correct prediction on a heavy favorite earns fewer points than a correct prediction on an underdog — because the underdog is harder to call.

Moneyline Odds

The moneyline is the simplest bet: which team will win? North American odds are displayed as plus or minus numbers:

Negative (-150) means the team is favored. You would need to bet $150 to win $100 at a sportsbook. On PredictVS, this means fewer points for picking correctly.
Positive (+200) means the team is the underdog. A $100 bet would return $200 in profit. On PredictVS, this means more points for picking correctly.

The bigger the plus number, the bigger the underdog — and the more points you earn when you are right.

Spread (Point Spread)

The spread levels the playing field by giving the underdog a head start. If the Raptors are -5.5 against the Pistons, they need to win by 6 or more points for a spread bet to pay off. On PredictVS, you predict whether a team will cover the spread or not.

Over/Under (Totals)

Totals are about the combined score of both teams. If the over/under is set at 210.5 for an NBA game, you predict whether the total points scored will be over or under that number. This is one of the most popular prediction types because it focuses on the game flow rather than who wins.

Player Props

Player props are predictions about individual performances: Will Connor McDavid score more than 1.5 points? Will LeBron James grab more than 7.5 rebounds? These add depth beyond simple win/lose predictions and let you use your knowledge of individual players.

How PredictVS Converts Odds to Points

PredictVS automatically converts the real-time odds into a point value for each prediction. The formula rewards you proportionally to the risk: pick a -300 favorite correctly and earn a small number of points, or nail a +500 underdog and earn a massive payout. This means the best strategy is not always picking the favorite — smart underdogs picks are how top predictors climb the leaderboard.

Strategy Tip

Do not ignore underdogs. The top predictors on PredictVS earn their edge by finding value — situations where they believe the underdog has a better chance than the odds suggest. Even if you are right only 40% of the time on underdogs, the extra points can put you ahead of someone who picks favorites at 60%.