PredictVS automatically creates prediction contests for every playoff series we cover. Because PredictVS is a Canada-first platform, that means series involving a Canadian NHL team (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, or Vancouver) and any series featuring the Toronto Raptors. This guide walks you through how series predictions work, how scoring is calculated, and strategies for maximizing your points.

Which Series Are Available

Coverage is focused, so check the lobby to see what is live:

NHL: Any playoff series with a Canadian team on one side. US-vs-US matchups are not run as contests.
NBA: Any Toronto Raptors playoff series. Other NBA matchups are not on the platform.

Finding Series Predictions

There are two ways to find playoff series on PredictVS:

Lobby Filter — In the lobby, filter by sport (NHL or NBA) and look for contests tagged as playoff series.
Contest Page — If you have joined a series contest, the contest detail page shows the series score and a link to the series prop sheet.

The Three Series Questions

Each playoff series has a dedicated prop sheet with three prediction questions:

1. Series Winner

Pick which team will win the series. Points are based on implied probability from historical playoff seeding data — the higher seed is a slight favorite (~57%), so picking the lower seed earns more points if correct. This is the simplest prediction and a good starting point.

2. Series Length

Predict how many games the series will last. For a best-of-7 series, the options are 4, 5, 6, or 7 games. Each option has different point values based on historical probability:

4 games (sweep): Least likely (~14%), highest points
5 games: ~23% probability
6 games: ~31% probability — the most common outcome
7 games: ~32% probability — slightly more common than 6

Picking a sweep is a bold move, but when you are right, the points are significant.

3. Exact Outcome

The hardest prediction: the exact series result. For example, "Senators 4-2" or "Raptors 4-1". This combines your series winner and series length predictions into one, with even higher point values because the probability of any specific outcome is lower.

There are 8 possible exact outcomes in a best-of-7 series (4 win scenarios for each team). Getting this right is the highest-value prediction in all of PredictVS playoffs.

How Series Scoring Works

Series predictions use the same odds-based scoring as regular game predictions. Each option has an implied probability, and your points are calculated as:

Points = Base Points x (1 / Implied Probability)

This means underdog picks and unlikely outcomes earn more points. A correct "sweep" prediction earns roughly 3x more than a correct "7 games" prediction because sweeps are less likely.

When to Make Series Predictions

Series prediction sheets open as soon as the matchup is set (typically when the playoff schedule is announced). You can make your picks anytime before the series ends — but earlier predictions show more conviction and let you enjoy watching the whole series with skin in the game.

Strategy Tips

Correlate your picks — If you pick the underdog to win, also consider picking a longer series (6 or 7 games) since upsets often go deep.
Check regular season matchups — Teams that split the regular season series often go to 6-7 games in the playoffs.
Consider goaltending and star power — Series are won by the best player on the ice/court. Identify the matchup advantage.
Do not forget individual games — Series predictions are bonus points on top of the per-game prop sheets. Fill out both for maximum scoring.

Share Your Picks

After making your series predictions, PredictVS shows a share prompt so you can challenge friends. Share your picks on social media or send a direct link — when friends sign up through your referral, you both get connected in the app.