pick 'em
(US, sports) A tradition or game in which one predicts the winners of a sporting match.
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(US, sports) A tradition or game in which one predicts the winners of a sporting match.
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(betting, sports) An evenly matched game, bout, or event where there is no favorite or underdog.
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