Quick Answer
What Does Pick’em (PK) Mean on an NFL Spread?
A pick’em or PK spread gives neither team points. The side simply needs to finish ahead under the sportsbook’s grading rules.
Direct answer
Pick’em, often shown as PK or 0, is a point spread with no handicap. Neither team receives points. The selected team generally must finish ahead for the spread ticket to win.
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Buffalo PK (-110)
Miami PK (-110)
If Buffalo wins the game, Buffalo PK covers. If Miami wins, Miami PK covers. If the graded score is tied, the result may be a push under the operator’s rules.
TEAM A -3.5
-2.5
WIN
-3
PUSH
-3.5
LOSS
-2.5 → WIN at a 3-point margin. -3 → PUSH. -3.5 → LOSS.
Why the price still matters
PK describes the spread. The attached -110 describes the price. A sportsbook could offer Buffalo PK (-105) while another shows Buffalo PK (-115), so read the complete quote.
Common mistake
A pick’em spread is not the same as a weekly pick’em pool. One is a sportsbook market with a 0-point handicap; the other is a contest format.
Learn next
How to Read NFL Point Spreads explains favorites, underdogs and settlement. Why Sportsbook Prices Differ explains the number in parentheses.