Be the House – How EPICK’s Peer-to-Peer Format Changes the Game

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Tired of high vig and shifting lines at traditional sportsbooks? EPICK changes the rules. This peer-to-peer fantasy platform puts control back in players’ hands by offering two unique modes of play: Pick More/Less with fixed multipliers or Fade lineups and win if any pick misses. Available in 38-plus states, EPICK creates a healthier, skill-based ecosystem that keeps more money in players’ pockets. Here we will get into some peer-to-peer strategy for EPICK and break down the basic mechanics of the app.

EPICK Fantasy: Peer-to-Peer Fantasy Strategy Guide

EPICK is a skill-based, peer-to-peer fantasy app. Unlike sportsbooks, there’s no house taking the other side. Instead, players compete directly against each other in two ways:

  • Picker: Build a lineup, choose More/Less on projections, and lock in a fixed multiplier (up to 100x). No odds movement, no fees.
  • Fader: Take the opposite side of a posted lineup. If any pick misses, you win. Faders pay a 12% service fee on the Picker’s entry, but effective vig often lands in the 0.5–5% range—much lower than typical parlays.

Picker vs. Fader: Two Ways to Play

  • Pickers = Zero service fee, fixed multipliers, predictable outcomes.
  • Faders = Play the “house” role. If any pick in a lineup misses, you win proportionally to your coverage.

This dynamic creates a market where skill, not sportsbook limits, drives outcomes.

Why EPICK Has Lower Vig

Traditional parlays stack hidden vig into every leg. EPICK’s flat 12% fee on the Fader side creates a true peer-to-peer ecosystem. That translates to better value for both sides compared to sportsbooks.

Supported Sports and Markets

NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, MMA, CS2, LoL, and even college football (where allowed). Live projections make it easy to build or fade lineups in seconds.

Getting Started

  1. Create an account (geolocation required).
  2. Choose Picker or Fader mode.
  3. Lock in your entry.
  4. Share your lineup link with friends.
  5. Track live and cash out with same-day payouts.

Who EPICK is For

  • Casual players: Simple More/Less picks and shareable lineups.
  • Sharps: Lower vig, control as a Fader, and no betting limits.

Example: Fader Edge

A 3-leg lineup posts at +900. As a Fader, you’re essentially betting against all three legs hitting. If any single leg misses, you win. Service fee = 12% of Picker’s entry.

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Be the House today—Fade lineups or build your own on EPICK.

Author
Sam Smith is a writer and editor with Stokastic and OddsShopper. He has been immersed in the world of professional sports data since 2015, while also writing extensively on the NFL for a multitude of blogs and websites. With Stokastic, Sam looks to blend his sports and editorial expertise with Stokastic's data to bring you the best fantasy information possible.

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