Play of the day (POTD) is a capper's strongest pick on a given day. Some cappers share their POTD for free to show what members get.
It's often staked higher than normal, at 2 units or more. Be wary of cappers whose record is mostly a few big POTDs, because big stakes on a handful of picks can hide a losing record.
How it works
POTD stands for play of the day. It's the pick a capper rates highest on a given day, and you'll see it on social posts, free channels and VIP groups. Some cappers post a free POTD daily as a sample of their paid picks.
Because it's the "best" pick, POTDs are often staked higher than normal, at 2 or 3 units. That's where problems can start. If a capper's results mostly come from a handful of big-stake POTDs, their overall record can look much better than their everyday picks really are.
When you look at a capper's POTD history, check:
- How many POTDs there have been, not just recent wins
- Whether they're graded with the same stake every time
- Whether POTDs are included in the overall record
A POTD is still just one bet. It can lose like any other, and there's no such thing as a lock. Treat it as the capper's highest-confidence pick, not a sure thing.
Examples
- Example 1
How big stakes skew a record. A capper posts 10 POTDs at 3 units and goes 7-3 at -110: about +10.1 units. Their 60 regular 1-unit picks go 27-33: about -8.5 units. Overall they're up about +1.6 units, almost all from the POTDs.
- Example 2
A free daily POTD. "POTD: Nuggets -3.5 (-110) · 2u · 9:00 PM ET." Posted publicly each day, it gives followers a running sample they can track before considering a VIP.
Common questions
What does POTD mean in betting?
It stands for play of the day, a capper's top pick for that day.
Should I bet more on a capper's play of the day?
Not necessarily. It's still one bet that can lose, so stick to stakes you're comfortable with and judge the capper on their full record.