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I mentioned in the OP that points would increase during payoffs. Here is the updated point structure (same as last year):
Correct predictions in Semi-Finals will be worth 2 points.
Correct predictions in Finals will be worth 3 points.
Correct predictions for any RBY tiebreaker matches (in either Semis or Finals) will be worth 3 points.