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NBA Bracket Battle

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What is Bracket Battle?

Bracket Battle is Underdog's free NBA tournament bracket contest. Fill out your NBA Playoffs bracket and compete. No entry fee required, no prize pool.

How do I enter?

Open the Underdog app, navigate to the Bracket Battle lobby, and fill out your bracket before the first round tips off. Brackets are available starting Monday. One bracket per user. You must have a verified account to participate.

Is it really free?

Yes! There is no entry fee necessary to enter — Bracket Battle is a free-to-play contest!

Who is eligible?

Bracket Battle is open to all eligible Underdog users in supported states. You must have a verified account to participate.

Can I edit my bracket?

Yes, brackets can be edited up until the first game tips off. Once the first game starts, brackets are locked and cannot be changed.

How does scoring work?

You earn points for every correct pick. Points double each round — so later-round picks are worth more:

Round

PTS per winner

Max bonus per series

Max round total

1st round

(8 series)

4

2

48

Conf Semis
(4 series)

8

4

48

Conf Finals
(2 series)

16

8

48

NBA Finals
(1 series)

32

16

48

Bonus Breakdown

The closer you get to picking the correct number of games in a series, the more bonus points you earn.

Round

Breakdown (per series)

1st round

(8 series)

Exact games -> 2 pts

1 game off -> 1 pt

Conf Semis
(4 series)

Exact games -> 4 pts

1 game off -> 2 pts

Conf Finals
(2 series)

Exact games -> 8 pts

1 game off -> 4 pts

NBA Finals
(1 series)

Exact games -> 16 pts

1 game off -> 8 pts

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