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Player Props — House Rules

How Player Props Work

A player prop is a prediction on whether a player will go OVER ("More") or UNDER ("Less") a stat total we set for their game — like points, yards, saves, or strikeouts. Combine 2 or more player picks into an entry for a shot at a payout.

•     Minimum entry size: 2 picks

•     Your entry must include players from at least 2 different teams

•     All entries must be submitted before the game starts — we don't currently offer in-game (live) picks

•     Once you submit your entry, your lines are locked in, even if the odds change later

What Happens If a Player Doesn't Play (DNP)

Sometimes a player gets scratched, benched, or ruled out after you've made your pick. Here's how we handle it:

•     2-pick entries: if either player doesn't play, the whole entry is cancelled and your entry fee is refunded.

•     3+ pick entries: your entry drops down by one pick for each player who doesn't play. For example, a 4-pick entry with one DNP becomes a 3-pick entry, and pays out based on the 3-pick tier.

•     If enough DNPs bring your entry below the 2-pick minimum, or leave you with players from only one team, the entry is cancelled and refunded.

Injury Protection

If a player you picked gets injured and has to leave the game early, we don't want a bad break to sink your entry. If a player exits within the window below and doesn't return, we treat that pick the same way we treat a DNP — voided, following the same rules as above.

Sport

Protected if the player exits...

NBA

...in the 1st half and doesn't return

WNBA

...in the 1st half and doesn't return

NFL

...in the 1st half and doesn't return

MLB (Pitchers)

...within the first 5 innings and doesn't return

MLB (Batters)

Once a batter completes at least one at-bat, the pick is no longer eligible for injury protection and stands as normal

NHL

...in the 1st period and doesn't return

MLS

...before halftime and doesn't return (stoppage time in the 1st half counts; a halftime substitution does not qualify)

World Cup

...before halftime and doesn't return (stoppage time in the 1st half counts; a halftime substitution does not qualify)

A few things to know:

•     The player must have started the game to qualify for injury protection.

•     This applies to full-game props only — if you picked a partial-game prop (like 1st half or 1st quarter), regular DNP rules apply instead.

•     This covers injuries specifically — it doesn't apply to ejections, illness, or other reasons a player might leave the game.

Sport-by-Sport Rules

Here's how we grade props for each sport, including overtime, postponed games, and other situations that come up.

NBA

Topic

Rule

Minimum to play

Player must appear in the game at all to avoid a DNP

Overtime

Overtime stats count toward your prop

Partial-game props (1st half, 1st quarter, etc.)

Player must appear in that specific portion of the game

Game suspended mid-play

Stats from before the suspension count; anything added if the game resumes on a different day does not

Game postponed

Draft note (TBD): confirm rescheduling window

WNBA

Topic

Rule

Minimum to play

Player must appear in the game at all to avoid a DNP

Overtime

Overtime stats count toward your prop

Game suspended/postponed

Same as NBA above

NFL

Topic

Rule

Minimum to play

Player must take at least one snap (offense, defense, or special teams)

Overtime

Overtime stats count toward your prop

Partial-game props (1st half, 4th quarter, etc.)

Player must appear in that specific portion of the game

Kickers & punters

Must record at least one kick or punt to avoid a DNP, even if they were active

Game postponed or cancelled

Draft note (TBD): confirm rescheduling window

NHL

Topic

Rule

Minimum to play

Skaters must see at least some ice time; goalies must start the game for goalie props

Overtime

Overtime stats count toward your prop

Shootouts

Draft note (TBD): confirm whether shootout stats count toward skater props — this is a common question, so we want to state it clearly

Game postponed

Draft note (TBD): confirm rescheduling window

MLB

Topic

Rule

Batters

Must be in the starting lineup and get at least one at-bat

Pitchers

Must be the starting pitcher and actually start the game

Extra innings

Count toward your prop unless the prop is labeled otherwise

Rain delay, same-day completion

Stats count as normal

Game suspended and finished on a later date

Only stats from the original date count

Doubleheader makeup game (same day)

Prop stays active

Game postponed to a different date

Prop is cancelled and refunded

MLS

Topic

Rule

Scoring window

90 minutes plus stoppage/added time. Extra time (if played) is not included.

Minimum to play

Draft note (TBD): confirm minimum minutes for substitutes to avoid a DNP

Penalty shootouts

Not included — happen after the scoring window

Match abandoned

Draft note (TBD): confirm minute threshold for void vs. stats-count-as-is

World Cup

Topic

Rule

Scoring window

90 minutes plus stoppage/added time. Extra time in knockout matches is not included, even if the match goes to penalties.

Minimum to play

Draft note (TBD): confirm minimum minutes for substitutes to avoid a DNP

Match abandoned

Same as MLS above

Questions?

If your prop was graded in a way that doesn't look right, or a game situation isn't covered here, reach out to our support team and we'll take a look.