Sports fans are always looking for an edge in fantasy and betting-style contests. That’s where EPICK comes in. Unlike traditional fantasy platforms, EPICK introduces a peer-to-peer fantasy model where players can take two very different roles: the Picker and the Fader. Understanding the difference—and mastering the EPICK Fade—is one of the sharpest strategies you can use to win.
EPICK: How to Master the EPICK Fade in Peer-to-Peer Fantasy
At its core, EPICK is a fantasy-style sports app available in dozens of states, covering NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, MMA, CS2, League of Legends, and even college football in many states.
The big twist? It’s not just about building lineups. EPICK also lets you fade lineups posted by other users, turning fantasy into a head-to-head, peer-to-peer competition.
The Picker vs. the Fader
On EPICK, you can play as either:
- Picker: You build a lineup of athletes and choose whether each will go “More” or “Less” than their projected stats. If you hit enough picks, you win at fixed multipliers—up to 100x your entry. And here’s the kicker: Pickers pay $0 fees.
- Fader: You take the opposite side of any posted lineup. If even one pick in that lineup misses, you get paid pro-rata based on coverage. Faders do pay a 12% service fee, based on the Picker’s entry, but in exchange they’re essentially betting against perfection.
This dynamic makes EPICK fantasy different from DFS or sportsbooks. It’s truly peer-to-peer, with every lineup having two sides.
The EPICK Fade Strategy
If you’ve ever felt like sportsbooks always win because players miss just one leg of a parlay, then you already understand the EPICK Fade.
Here’s an example:
- A Picker creates a 3-leg parlay-style lineup at +900 odds.
- A Fader takes the opposite side at -900 odds, betting that at least one pick will miss.
- If even one leg busts, the Fader wins.
That’s the beauty of the Fade—it mirrors how sportsbooks profit, except now you’re the one holding the house’s edge.
When to Fade
- High-risk lineups: The more legs in a lineup, the higher the chance at least one misses.
- Public-heavy plays: If you see lineups stacked with trendy, overvalued picks, fading can be sharp.
- Uncertain projections: When projections show volatility (like in MLB pitching or NFL WR usage), fading becomes more profitable.
Why EPICK Changes Fantasy
The addition of the Fader role makes EPICK stand out in the fantasy landscape. Unlike other sites where you’re only betting against the house or salary caps, EPICK is a true peer-to-peer fantasy platform. You’re not battling just the projections—you’re battling other players’ confidence, biases, and mistakes.
That opens up a wide range of EPICK strategies:
- Play safe as a Picker and grind fixed multipliers.
- Fade risky, public-heavy lineups for house-style edges.
- Mix roles depending on the sport, season, or matchup.
