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How to Play BetOnline and SportsBetting.ag’s NFL Playoff Pick’em Contest

The NFL Playoffs are here, and teams have begun their march to Super Bowl LX. You can join in the action with a chance to earn cash prizes and free spins in BetOnline and SportsBetting.ag’s $25,000 NFL Playoff Pick’em contest.

This free-to-play contest is perfect for every type of sports bettor and lets you bet on every game of the playoffs. Today, you’ll learn about the contest, how much you can win, and how to enter.

What is the NFL Pick’em Contest?

The $25,000 NFL Playoff Pick’em Contest is a free handicapping contest being held at BetOnline and SportsBetting.ag throughout the NFL playoffs. Each week, you will pick the winners of each playoff game through the Super Bowl for a chance to win cash prizes and free spins.

Players are awarded points based on correct picks. At the end of the contest, the players with the most points will win a share of the prize pool. A total of 1,500 prizes are available. Here’s a breakdown of the prize pool:

Place	Prize
1st	$1,250 +10 Free Spins
2nd	$500 +10 Free Spins
3rd	$250 +10 Free Spins
4th	$150 +10 Free Spins
5th	$100 +10 Free Spins
6th	$90 +10 Free Spins
7th	$80 +10 Free Spins
8th	$70 +10 Free Spins
9th	$60 +10 Free Spins
10th	$50 +10 Free Spins
11th – 20th	$45 +10 Free Spins
21st – 50th	$40 +10 Free Spins
51st – 100th	$35 +10 Free Spins
101st – 200th	$30 +10 Free Spins
201st – 300th	$25 +10 Free Spins
301st – 400th	$20 +10 Free Spins
401st – 500th	$15 +10 Free Spins
501st- 1500th	$10 +10 Free Spins

Contest registration began on January 6th and will continue running through February 8th, 2026, at 6:00 pm ET, just before the start of Super Bowl LX. You can enter the contest at BetOnline and SportsBetting.ag. The contest rules are identical across all sites.

Playoff Pick’em Rules Explained

The $25,000 NFL Playoff Pick’em lets you pick the winners of each round of the playoffs through Super Bowl LX. Registration is already open and will continue until 6 pm ET on February 8th, 2026, 30 minutes before the start of Super Bowl LX.

For each playoff game, you must pick Against-the-Spread (ATS) and Total (O/U). At the end of each week, you will receive points based on your picks. You’ll get 1 point for each correct pick and a half-point (0.5) for a push. You must make picks before the start of the week’s games in order to get points.

At the end of the contest, the players with the most points will receive a share of the prize pool. A total of 1,500 players will receive cash and free spins.

Tiebreakers – If there are ties for any prizes, the money will be split amongst players. For example, if two players tie for fourth place, they would split the fourth- and fifth-place prize money.

Making your picks is simple. Here’s a quick rundown on how to make your picks.

1. Go to BetOnline or SportsBetting.ag and select Contests.

2. Click Free Entry under $25,000 NFL Playoff Pick’em.

3. Make your ATS and O/U selection for each playoff game.

4. If you wish to change to any of your selections, you can do so until the start of each game.

Before you start making your picks, there are a few things you need to know.

• Entries can only be made online.
• Once odds are released for games, they will not change.
• A push will result when a game result matches the line.
• You can’t select the same side twice or select both sides of a single game in a single entry.
• The contest will reopen for the next round’s picks each Wednesday at 1:00 pm ET.
• If a game is canceled or postponed, it must be played by Tuesday of the following week to count in the standings.
• The NFL playoffs must play to a conclusion for the contest to be valid. Otherwise, the contest will be canceled.

Rules at a Glance

• Go to BetOnline or SportsBetting.ag and make your ATS and O/U picks for each week’s playoff game.
• Picks can be made or modified before the start of each week’s game.
• At the end of play each week, correct picks get 1 point, with pushes getting 0.5 points.
• Content reopens every Wednesday at 1 pm ET for the next round’s picks.
• All picks must be made before 6 pm ET on February 8th, 2026.
• At the end of the contest, the top 1,500 players will receive cash prizes and free spins.
• You must wager $50 on the sportsbook, casino, or racebook before midnight February 8th, 2026, to qualify for prizes.

Nerd Tips for the NFL Playoff Contest

Summary

BetOnline and SportsBetting.ag’s $25,000 NFL Playoff Pick’em is a fun, free-to-play way to follow along through the NFL playoffs. The contest is already underway and runs through February 8th, 2026, at 6:00 pm ET.

Just make simple ATS and Total picks each week and see if you land a spot on the leaderboard. A total of 1,500 will win cash prizes and free spins. Will you be one of them? To take your shot, head over to BetOnline or SportsBetting.ag and make your picks on this week’s games.

Don’t be afraid to use our NFL Playoff predictions to help you come out on top.