What is pick a god and pray?

Pick a god and pray is a phrase commonly used in video games such as Smite. In the game, each player selects a god from a roster of mythological deities and battles against other gods in different game modes. "Pick a god and pray" refers to the act of choosing a god to play as and hoping for the best in the match. It's often used humorously, acknowledging that the outcome of the game can be unpredictable regardless of the deity chosen. Apart from the game, the phrase can be used in a broader sense to imply that success is not always guaranteed and that sometimes one has to rely on chance or divine intervention.