Arena Picks and Predictions
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Arena Picks is the prediction game built into Check Up. It lets you put your basketball knowledge to use by calling outcomes on upcoming matches, tournaments, and league events. Correct picks earn coins that feed into the season economy. Wrong picks cost nothing beyond your pride.
Each prediction window opens when a qualifying event is scheduled. For regular matches, picks open once both players confirm a matchup and close when the game tips off. For tournaments, you can pick winners for the full bracket before the first round starts. The Arena Picks page in your player panel shows all active windows, their close times, and the current odds.
Placing a pick is straightforward. Select the event, choose your predicted winner, and confirm. You wager coins from your balance on each pick. The minimum wager is 10 coins and the maximum is 500 per event. You cannot change or cancel a pick after submitting it. If you do not have enough coins for a wager, the system blocks the submission.
Odds are calculated using a simple formula based on the MMR difference between the two sides. When two evenly matched players face off, the payout ratio is close to 1:1. When a Diamond-tier player meets a Silver-tier player, the odds shift so that picking the underdog pays significantly more. Odds lock at the moment the event starts and do not change after that.
Correct picks pay out immediately when the match result is verified. Your winnings are calculated from the odds at lock time multiplied by your wager. Coins land in your balance within seconds of the result posting. Disputed matches freeze associated picks until the dispute is resolved.
The Arena Picks leaderboard ranks players by net coin profit over the current season. It resets when a new season begins, though your lifetime accuracy percentage is tracked separately on your profile. Finishing in the top ten on the leaderboard at season end earns bonus coins and an exclusive badge. Consistent accuracy across a full season matters more than a few lucky high-wager hits.