How do I use SportsLine's picks?
A-rated picks are our top selections, but you also gain valuable info from B- and C-rated picks.
For each pick -- point spread, money line, Over/Under - we provide a pick of A, B or C. In some cases our simulation produces the same line as the betting line. In these cases we assign NO PICK.
The biggest factor in determining the grade is the difference between our projection and the betting line. Larger differences equal higher grades.
But depending on the league, our proprietary handicapping method can yield higher grades where there is a small discrepancy between our sim line and the betting line. Conversely, there may be situations where there is a large difference between our sim line and the betting line but the pick grade is lowered.