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• What is Insider Line?
• Is Insider Line free?
• How do I become an Insider?
• How do I vote?
• How come I can't vote on some games?
• Can I vote more than once?
• What if I want to change my vote?
• How is the Insider Line calculated?
• Is Insider Line available for any other sports?

What is Insider Line?

Insider Line is a tool to predict which team you think is going to win, and by how much. The number shown beside each game reflects the average margin of victory chosen by all insiders.

Is Insider Line free?

All that you need to participate is an Insider account. You can sign up to become an Insider allowing you access exclusive Insider content.

How do I become an Insider?

You can sign up to become an Insider and gain exclusive access to features and content on ESPN.com.

How do I vote?

Voting can be done by clicking on the insider line box from either the scoreboard page or game preview page. Follow the step by step instructions below:

1. From the scoreboard page you will see an Insider Line box to the right of each game.

2. Hover over the Insider Line box for the game you wish to vote on.

3. Click on the box to open up a popup window.

4. If you are not currently logged into your Insider account you will need to sign in. (See How do I become an insider?)

5. Once logged in you should now be able vote. Slide the handle towards the team you think is going to win. The further you slide it, the more you think they will win by.

6. Once you have settled on your predicted outcome for the game click submit

7. A short while after you will receieve a feedback message stating your vote has been received. Remember, you can change this prediction at any time.

8. The popup will automatically close after a few seconds, but if you wish to close it sooner, you can click the close link on the bottom left.

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How come I can't vote on some games?

Only games upcoming in the next 2 weeks can be voted on. You cannot predict the outcome of games currently in progress or completed.

Can I vote more than once?

Each insider member can only vote on a particular game once. However, you may vote on as many different games as you like.

What if I want to change my vote?

Your vote can be changed at any time before the game starts. Just click on the insider line score on the scoreboard or preview page and adjust your vote accordingly. Clicking submit will update your vote.

How is the Insider Line calculated?

The line is calculated as a simple average between all of the Insider users' votes. The average is rounded off to the nearest half of a point.

Is Insider Line available for any other sports?

Insider Line is currently only available for NFL games.