Team Draw
Everyone gets a random set of teams
- Teams are assigned randomly from that day's slate.
- The draw is balanced by seed bands so no one gets all favorites.
- No player can get both teams from the same matchup.
- Every player gets the same number of teams.
- If the slate doesn't divide evenly, leftover teams stay unassigned.
Scoring
Points for wins, bonus for upsets
- If your team wins, you get 1 point.
- If your team wins as an upset, you also get an upset bonus.
- Upset bonus = winner seed − loser seed, capped at 5.
Examples
12 beats 51 + 5 = 6 pts
10 beats 71 + 3 = 4 pts
1 beats 161 pt
Locks
One big bet per player
- Each player picks 1 lock from their assigned teams.
- If your lock wins, its points are doubled.
- If your lock loses, you lose 1 point.
- Locks are chosen after the draw, before tip-off.
Winner
Most points takes it
- After all games are scored, most points wins.
- Tiebreaker 1: Whoever's lock scored more points.
- Tiebreaker 2: Higher average seed (harder teams).