What is Pick 5 / Pick 6 / Pick 7?
These are parlay-style lottery bets where you predict the outcomes of multiple games (usually football, basketball, or other sports) in a single ticket. The numbers (5, 6, 7) indicate how many games you need to select correctly to win.
- Pick 5: Choose 5 matches correctly.
- Pick 6: Choose 6 matches correctly.
- Pick 7: Choose 7 matches correctly.
The more picks you include, the higher the potential payout, but the risk increases significantly because all selections must win.
2. How It Works
- You select a set number of games from a lottery betting pool.
- For each game, you predict a specific outcome (win/lose/draw, over/under points, or spread).
- The system multiplies the odds of your picks to calculate the total payout.
- To win, all your picks must be correct (some platforms allow partial wins with bonuses if you miss 1 or 2 picks, depending on the rules).
Example: Pick 5 in Football
| Match | Your Pick | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Team A vs Team B | Team A wins | 1.80 |
| Team C vs Team D | Draw | 3.20 |
| Team E vs Team F | Team F wins | 2.50 |
| Team G vs Team H | Team G wins | 1.90 |
| Team I vs Team J | Team J wins | 2.10 |
Calculation of potential payout (simplified):
Total odds = 1.80 × 3.20 × 2.50 × 1.90 × 2.10 ≈ 57.12
- If you bet $10 → potential payout = 10 × 57.12 ≈ $571.20
High reward but risky: missing even one match means losing the bet.
Example: Pick 6 in Basketball
If you pick 6 NBA games correctly, the same multiplication principle applies.
- Suppose your combined odds = 80.00 and your stake = $5 → potential payout = $400
- If even 1 game loses, your Pick 6 ticket usually loses entirely (unless partial win rules apply).
Example: Pick 7 in Mixed Sports
Pick 7 allows you to combine different sports (football, basketball, MLB).
- You might select: 3 football games, 2 basketball games, 2 baseball games.
- Total odds multiply, creating very high payout potential—sometimes hundreds or thousands of times your stake.
3. Tips for Betting on Pick 5 / 6 / 7
- Start small: Use Pick 5 if you’re new; Pick 7 is very high-risk.
- Focus on confidence: Only pick teams or outcomes you feel most confident about.
- Check odds carefully: Avoid extremely high-risk selections unless you’re okay with losing.
- Diversify your picks: Mix favorites and some calculated underdogs for better odds balance.
- Use multiple tickets for coverage: Some bettors create “coverage bets” to allow 1 wrong pick while still having a chance to win.
- Stay disciplined with stakes: Because missing a single pick can ruin the ticket, don’t bet more than you can afford to lose.
Summary
- Pick 5: Moderate risk, moderate payout. Best for beginners.
- Pick 6: Higher risk, bigger payout. Requires careful selection.
- Pick 7: High risk, huge payout. Only for experienced bettors or small stakes.
Think of Pick 5–7 as lottery-style bets where accuracy is everything, but the potential rewards can be life-changing if lucky.
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