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The Easiest Sports To Go Pro for in 2025
Dreaming of becoming a professional athlete? While talent and hard work are essential, your odds of going pro depend just as much on the sport you choose and where you live.
At The Sports Geek, we’ve done the research to uncover which sports and states give you the best shot at going pro—and which paths are nearly impossible. Let’s break it down.
Not all sports are created equal whe...
Can You Beat the Geek for a Free Trip to an NFL Game?
We're excited to announce Beat the Geek: a free NFL handicap contest with prizes worth over $15,000! Challenge our artificial intelligence model (aka the Geek) with your NFL picks for a chance to win a trip to an NFL game for two, MacBook Pro, AirPods Pro, and more.
Each week of the 2024–25 NFL regular season, the Geek will submit picks against the spread (ATS), while you can submit your own A...
NBA Strength of Schedule: How Much Does Travel Distance Matter?
Most people ignore travel distance and rest days when talking about NBA strength of schedule, focusing only on how good the opposition is. While this is definitely the most important factor, gruesome travels and lack of rest shouldn’t be ignored.
I’m going to dig into the numbers for the 2024-25 season of how far teams are traveling, the number of rest days, and how it correlates to strength o...
Best NHL Player Prop Bets Today: Free Prop Bet Predictions
Picking the best NHL player props today can be time-consuming, but our hockey experts are here to help! They will share their prop bet predictions daily from October to the Stanley Cup Final in June, including NHL anytime goal scorer predictions, shots on goal bets, and more.
Here are our daily NHL player prop predictions for today, December 20:
PROP BETMATCHUPODDSBOOKIEAnytime Goalscorer...
NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight: Best First Basket Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight? Our experts made sure to check the stats and the latest odds, before sharing their top picks for first basket scorer today.
Here's a quick overview of our first basket betting picks, and you can find our reasoning in the next section.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERDonovan Mitchell (CLE) First BasketMilwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cava...
Best NBA Player Props Today: Our Best Bets for Tonight
Our experts deliver their best NBA player props daily in this article, after doing the hard work and digging through all the basketball bets available today. Their predictions are based on statistical analysis, expertise, and a close look at the latest trends in the league.
Here's an overview of the best NBA player prop bets tonight, December 20.
PROP BETMATCHUPODDSBOOKIETotal Rebounds: E...
Monday Night Football Week 16 Best Bets: Saints vs. Packers
Picking Monday Night Football best bets week after week is a tough task, but our team is here to help. The Sports Geek will review hundreds of markets available each Monday, delivering expert MNF betting picks for player props, team props, and traditional markets like totals, spreads, and moneylines.
Check this page regularly for the latest picks and tips the team at The Sports Geek has prepar...
NFL Week 16 Underdog Picks: Who Will Deliver an Upset?
Finding the best NFL underdog picks this week is challenging, but can open the door to fantastic prizes! Our team is always on the hunt for potential upsets, and you can find the best bets and predictions for each week of the NFL season here.
Feel free to use our NFL underdogs for The Sports Geek’s free NFL pick’em contest and personal bets at NFL betting sites.
Here are the best underdog b...
Best NFL Player Props of the Week - Expert Picks for Week 16
The best NFL player props for Week 16 include anytime touchdown scorers, lots of over/under yards bets, and more. I cover multiple matchups in this overview, so keep reading to see what players I expect to shine over the football weekend.
The best NFL betting sites have dozens of exciting player props for every game this weekend, including Saturday’s doubleheader. Here are my picks for the t...
Best Christmas Casino Promotions Online for 2024
The best online Christmas casino promotions are the perfect way to add extra cheer to your holiday season. Taking advantage of these special holiday bonuses can help you secure big wins to wrap up 2024.
This guide will break down the top casino Christmas promotions available in 2024. I will tell you the best Christman-themed promotions for this holiday season and how to get the most out of eac...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Player Prop Bets Today
You can find plenty of college basketball player props every single day the season is active. Picking the best NCAAB prop bets is challenging, but our team of basketball experts is always on the hunt for profitable opportunities.
We share our top predictions here, as long as the season's active. Here are our best NCAA college basketball player props today.
PROP BETMATCHUPODDSBOOKIETotal P...
UFC 311 Predictions and Odds – Two Belts on the Line in California!
My UFC 311 predictions for the UFC’s first pay-per-view of 2025 cover the biggest matches. The odds are already out for the event that will be held on January 18th at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. There are two title fights anchoring the card, but will the belts switch hands?
I’ll give you my predictions, based on the latest UFC 311 betting odds, and I’ll also give you a parlay bet...
Jimmy Butler Next Team Betting Odds and Predictions
As Jimmy Butler trade rumors heat up, the action is also reaching a fever pitch at online bookies. Sportsbooks have released odds on Butler’s next team, which includes multiple potential destinations.
In this article, I explore the latest prices and provide my analysis of where the Heat star could land. Continue reading below to check out the Jimmy Butler next team odds and predictions!
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World Junior Hockey Championship 2025 Odds: Gold for Team USA?
The 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship odds feature the two North American giants at the top. Canada and the USA top the latest prices, but is backing one of the favorites the best bet for this highly anticipated ice hockey event?
Team USA will seek a second consecutive gold medal after winning their second title in four years, while Canada will be eager to return to the top.
Continue re...
NFL Week 16 Odds and Lines Update
The NFL Week 16 odds and betting lines feature two special games on Saturday between four AFC playoff contenders. Kansas City, Houston, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh all play their second of three games in 11 days before gearing up again for their Christmas Day matchups.
Keep reading to see the latest NFL odds for Week 16 or every game this week. I will break down the latest odds for the entire 16...
TGL Golf League Odds and Predictions – PGA’s Go Inside!
The TGL golf league odds are predicting a close battle among the six teams participating in this indoor-golf venture. It’s going to be interesting to see how it works, and just how seriously the players take it. You can bet that the competitive juices will start flowing once the ball is teed up!
I’ll take a look at the odds and give you my TGL golf league predictions at the conclusion of this ...
