How It Works

How to Play PointShavers

Pick games against the spread with adjustable lines. The sharper your read, the bigger your edge.

Step-by-Step Guide

01

Join a Contest

Head to the Lobby and pick an active contest. Each contest features a set of games with spreads already built in. Some contests are free, others require PS Coins to enter.

02

Make Your Picks

For each game, make your pick. You can shade the line in your favor (smaller payout) or go against the grain for a bigger reward.

03

Understand the Points

Each pick has a point value based on how aggressive your spread adjustment is. The riskier the pick, the more points you can earn — or lose.

04

Lock In & Wait

Once you're happy with your picks, lock them in before the contest start time. After that, entries are closed and no changes can be made.

05

Awarding Points

After the games finish, picks are graded automatically. Wins earn you full points, losses deduct half points, pushes are neutral.

06

Check the Leaderboard

See how you stack up against other players on the leaderboard. The player (s) with the most points at the end wins!

Points Breakdown

When you make a pick, you choose how far to adjust the spread. Here's how points are assigned:

AdjustmentPoints AvailableResult on Loss
Level 1+1 pts-0.5 pts
Level 2+4 pts-2 pts
Level 3+7 pts-3.5 pts
Level 4+10 pts-5 pts
Level 5+14 pts-7 pts
Level 6+17 pts-8.5 pts
Level 7+20 pts-10 pts

* A push (tie against the spread) earns 0 points — no gain, no loss.

What does "Against the Spread" mean?

Instead of just picking who wins, you're betting on whether a team covers the spread. For example, if Duke is a -7.5 favorite, they need to win by more than 7.5 points for a pick on them to win. If you took Duke at the max adjustment (-20.5), they'd need to win by more than 20.5 — much harder, but worth 20 points if they do! Picking an underdog works the same way in reverse — they just need to stay within the spread (or win outright) to cover.

PS Coins

PS Coins are the in-app currency used to enter paid contests. You can add funds to your wallet at any time from the Wallet page. Free contests cost 0 coins — just jump in and play!