How S2S Predictor Works: Prediction Points, Not Money
The first question most people ask when they hear "prediction game" is whether real money is involved. It isn't, and we want to be completely upfront about exactly what that means rather than leaving it vague.
What Prediction Points actually are
When you make a prediction on a soccer, NFL, NBA, or MLB match, you stake free Prediction Points on the outcome — not cash. Prediction Points have no monetary value. They can't be purchased with real money, can't be sold, and can't be redeemed for cash or anything else of monetary value. They exist purely to track how good your predictions actually are over time.
Then why show odds at all?
We display real sportsbook odds alongside matches purely as informational context — they give you a sense of how heavily favored a team is expected to be, the same way odds are reported in sports journalism. They're not something you're betting against, and they don't affect anything you can win or redeem.
So what's the actual point?
Bragging rights, mostly — in the best sense. S2S Predictor ranks players on a public leaderboard by prediction accuracy, so the entire game is built around the satisfaction of being right, not around risking or winning money. If you enjoy the mental game of predicting outcomes and want to see how you stack up against friends or the wider leaderboard, that's exactly what this is for.
What about the optional Plus subscription?
S2S Predictor is free to play. An optional $3.99/month Plus subscription exists for an ad-free experience and premium analytics — it doesn't change how predictions work or unlock any way to win real money. The core game, including the leaderboard and Groups & Challenges, is free for everyone.