NBA $1000 Picks 2026
Fake money · Real bragging rights
Standings
Open Bets
2026 Playoff Bracket
Click a team in each matchup to advance them. Fill in all 15 picks, then submit. Editable until Round 1 tips off.
Your Ticket
Setup
Everyone starts with $1,000 of fake cash. Whoever has the most at the end of the NBA Finals wins glory and nothing else.
How to bet
- Default stake is $20 per bet. Click Skip on any bet you don't want to make — you keep the $20.
- You can't change a bet once the game tips off.
- Standings update as games settle.
Three bet types
- Moneyline — pick a winner. Favorites pay less, dogs pay more.
- Series + games — pick the series winner AND how many games it takes (4, 5, 6, or 7). Big odds.
- MVP / futures — pick a player or outcome from the list.
Payout math
American odds. +170 means $20 → profit $34. −210 means $20 → profit $9.52. Wins return stake + profit.