Normally, a Sleeper Player Picks entry needs at least 2 players from 2 different teams. But sometimes there's only one player you really want to ride. That's where the EZ Pick comes in.
When your entry isn't a full contest on its own, Sleeper automatically adds an EZ Pick, a guaranteed pick that rounds things out so your entry counts.
How an EZ Pick works
It's set at 1.0x, so it doesn't change your payout.
It always grades as a win. Even if that player sits out or the game gets canceled, our Injury Insurance grades it in your favor. An EZ Pick will never cause you to lose an entry.
When you'll see an EZ Pick
Sleeper only adds one when your entry isn't a valid contest yet (you need 2 players from 2 different teams). So:
You pick just one player → we add an EZ Pick from the other team in that game.
You pick a few players, but they're all on the same team → we add an EZ Pick from the opposing side.
As soon as your entry is valid (2+ players from 2+ teams), the EZ Pick drops off. It pops in and out automatically as you build your entry. You don't need to take any action to make the EZ Pick work.
How we choose the EZ Pick
We try to match it to the same time window as your pick, so everything grades together:
Usually → a player from the opposing team in the same game as your pick.
No opponent (like ⛳ Golf) → a player from the same sport finishing around the same time.
Live entries → a quick-grading pick (like Last Quarter Seconds Played) so you're not stuck waiting.
Rules and Restrictions
Alt Picks
You can use alternate projections on an entry with an EZ Pick.
Promo Rules
If your one pick is a multiplier boost or pick on sale, we don't add an EZ Pick to it.
EZ Picks don't count toward any "minimum picks" promo requirements. Only your non-EZ Picks count.
Entry limits
Entry limits may vary by user, and by sport.
Minimum entry multiplier of 1.25X required to submit a lineup using an EZ Pick.