Payday Fantasy and PrizePicks compared on picks per entry, sports, game types, minimum entry and where to play.
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The short answer: Payday Fantasy and PrizePicks are both pick'em apps that start at $1. Payday lets you build bigger entries (up to 10 picks) across 12 sports, including Counter-Strike 2, and it also runs Survivor contests and peer-to-peer play.
The basics are close. On both apps you look at a player's stat projection, call it higher or lower (Payday calls it MORE or LESS), and combine your picks into one entry. Both start at $1 per entry, both have entries that start at two picks, and both can be played in a web browser as well as the app.
| Feature | Payday Fantasy | PrizePicks |
|---|---|---|
| How you play | Pick MORE or LESS on player stat projections | Pick more or less on player projections |
| Game types | Pick'em (More or Less), Survivor contests, peer-to-peer play | Pick'em; also team picks and free-to-play contests |
| Picks per entry | 2–10 | 2–6 (3 minimum in Colorado) |
| Entry formats | Pick'em entries | Power Play, Flex Play |
| Minimum entry | $1 | $1 |
| Sports | 12: NFL, college football, NBA, college basketball, WNBA, MLB, NHL, soccer, tennis, golf, MMA, Counter-Strike 2 | Site lists NFL, college football, NBA, WNBA, MLB, tennis, UFC and more |
| Where to play | Web, iOS and Android | App and web browser |
| Where it's live | 23 states plus DC | See PrizePicks' site |
| Deposit methods | Debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank transfer (ACH) | See PrizePicks' site |
Entry size is the clearest gap. PrizePicks lineups hold 2 to 6 picks. Payday entries hold 2 to 10, so you can build a longer card when you have more reads on a slate. Payday's 12 sports also include college basketball, NHL, soccer, golf and Counter-Strike 2, so esports fans have a home too. Beyond pick'em, Payday also runs Survivor contests and peer-to-peer play.
Ready to make your picks? Payday is live in 23 states plus Washington, DC. Check eligibility in your state, then download Payday Fantasy on the App Store or Google Play.
Mostly, yes: on both you pick whether a player's stat will land above or below a projection and combine picks into one entry. Payday calls this MORE or LESS. The main differences are how many picks an entry can hold and which sports are on the board.
Payday entries take 2 to 10 picks. PrizePicks lists 2 to 6 picks per lineup on its help center, with a minimum of 3 for Colorado residents.
Both start at $1. Payday entries start from $1, and PrizePicks' help center states its minimum entry fee is $1.
Payday is live in 23 states plus Washington, DC. Check eligibility in your state before you sign up. You can play on the web or in the iOS and Android app.
Facts checked Oct 1, 2026. PrizePicks sources: https://www.prizepicks.com/ · https://www.prizepicks.com/resources/how-to-play-prizepicks · https://www.prizepicks.com/help-center/player-picks
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