Football Pickem Pool: The Line or Straight Picks? Published by The Editor at August 16, 2012 Share This PostIn our ESPN pickem pool, which is better. Picking the games straight out (who wins, who loses, nothing else) or having to pick using the official line (will team a win by x points). Take Our Poll Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit The Editor