History has shown that over the long run the favorite covers the spread about 50% of the time, as does the underdog.

So far this year, the favorites are 22-9, a whopping 71%.

Most people (the participants in this game being no exception) tend to lean towards the favorites. That's why everyone is doing relatively well.

Don't worry. Things will even out, you will all come back to earth, and the cream, as usual, will rise. It's a long season.