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Game Outcome Picks

Scored under the published methodology, which sets out what counts as right, what a naive guess would have said, and why an earlier call is worth more than a late one.

Takes logged
2,054
Graded
1,455

71% settled

Average accuracy
58.3

out of 100

Pundits
216

have made one

How these calls land

Every graded call of this kind, bucketed by score.

Takes in each band

020406080
0 — dead wrongscore out of 100100 — nailed it
838 scored 80+604 scored under 40

Settled or waiting

1,455 / 2,054

graded

599 still pending

Who is good at game outcome picks

MissedTakes score for this kind of prediction only — accuracy measured against what a naive guess would have scored. Zero means no better than guessing.

provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.

By publisher

The same record pooled across everyone writing under one banner.

Every game outcome picks take

201–225 of 2,054

  • Hit · 100Danny ParkinsGame Outcome Picks

    New York Giants to beat Cowboys

    Division game at night, home dog, love the Giants to win that game out right?... I'm picking the Giants straight up in an up set.

    New York Giants

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Eric ManginiGame Outcome Picks

    Houston Texans to beat Bills

    So that being said, I see more sacks, more turnovers, and I'm going three for the Texans.

    Houston Texans

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Chris BroussardGame Outcome Picks

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers to beat Bengals

    I'm going with Buccaneers The over the Bengals.

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Nick WrightGame Outcome Picks

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers to beat Cincinnati

    I think the Bucks are better than Cincinnati... again, I don't need outright winners even though I do think Bucks going outright.

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Danny ParkinsGame Outcome Picks

    Buffalo Bills to beat Houston Texans

    Two chips on the Buffalo Bills. Josh Allen slays the Dragon that is the Houston Texans defense.

    Buffalo Bills

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Danny ParkinsGame Outcome Picks

    Denver Broncos to beat Chiefs

    I'm going five chips on the Denver Broncos. Another upset. Outright winner for Denver.

    Denver Broncos

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Danny ParkinsGame Outcome Picks

    Chicago Bears to beat Panthers

    Bears are putting up a huge number... So, Bears minus three

    Chicago Bears

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Dan BeyerGame Outcome Picks

    Las Vegas Raiders to beat Dolphins

    Give me the Raiders over the Dolphins... pick the Raiders at home against the Dolphins there.

    Las Vegas Raiders

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Brandon DeutschGame Outcome Picks

    Los Angeles Chargers to beat Arizona Cardinals

    the chargers are playing the arizona cardinals in week one... I think this is a blowout. I think it's a 20-plus point win for the Chargers.

    Los Angeles Chargers

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Nick WrightGame Outcome Picks

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers to beat Cincinnati

    I think Tampa Bay goes to Cincinnati and wins outright. At the very least, I don't think Cincinnati's beating them by margin.

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0AJ HawkGame Outcome Picks

    Carolina Panthers to beat Chicago Bears

    I like Carolina here. I like Carolina to probably win this one outright

    Carolina Panthers

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100AJ HawkGame Outcome Picks

    Buffalo Bills to beat Houston Texans

    I gotta take the Buffalo Bills. On the road, Josh Allen... so give me the Bills.

    Buffalo Bills

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0AJ HawkGame Outcome Picks

    Tennessee Titans to beat Jets

    AJ. Yeah. Even the Titans at home.

    Tennessee Titans

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Pat McAfeeGame Outcome Picks

    Las Vegas Raiders to beat Dolphins

    And I will take the Raiders as well.

    Las Vegas Raiders

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Pat McAfeeGame Outcome Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to beat Giants

    Cowboys, Giants, Sunday night football. Cowboys favored by three at MetLife... I will as well.

    Dallas Cowboys

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Pat McAfeeGame Outcome Picks

    Pittsburgh Steelers to beat Atlanta Falcons

    Cooper Kush is leading them into Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh favored by five and a half. I'll take Pittsburgh.

    Pittsburgh Steelers

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Kirk HerbstreitGame Outcome Picks

    Green Bay Packers to beat Minnesota Vikings

    Kirby, who do you like? Green Bay. For sure. Green Bay.

    Green Bay Packers

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Kirk HerbstreitGame Outcome Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to beat Giants

    Herbie. I'm going with Shadi there. Cowboys.

    Dallas Cowboys

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Kirk HerbstreitGame Outcome Picks

    Chicago Bears to beat Carolina Panthers

    I'm gonna go with Ben Johnson, and I think they're gonna get to cover on the road to open it up, cover the three.

    Chicago Bears

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0AJ HawkGame Outcome Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to beat Giants

    AJ, who goes like Cowboys.

    Dallas Cowboys

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Pat McAfeeGame Outcome Picks

    Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Cleveland Browns

    I'll take the Jacksonville Jaguars minus eight and a half.

    Jacksonville Jaguars

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100AJ HawkGame Outcome Picks

    Cincinnati Bengals to beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    It's a new time in Cincy. Give me the Cincinnati Bengals minus three and a half

    Cincinnati Bengals

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100AJ HawkGame Outcome Picks

    Las Vegas Raiders to beat Dolphins

    AJ? Give me the Raiders.

    Las Vegas Raiders

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100AJ HawkGame Outcome Picks

    Baltimore Ravens to beat Indianapolis Colts

    the more you talked about it, made me realize I'm taking the Baltimore Ravens

    Baltimore Ravens

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Kirk HerbstreitGame Outcome Picks

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers to beat Cincinnati Bengals

    I don't think the Bengals are allowed to win in the month of September... So I'm definitely going with Tampa Bay.

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →

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