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2025 Sweet 16 Predictions and Betting Odds for March Madness
Our Sweet 16 predictions are here after a fairly upset-less first two rounds of the 2025 men’s NCAA Division 1 Tournament. There are eight matchups and the betting odds for them to break down for this state of the competition.
Below, check out the latest men’s March Madness Sweet 16 odds, analysis, and my best bets!
The following NCAA Sweet Sixteen odds are courtesy of Bovada:
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March Madness 2025 First Round Odds, Predictions, and Best Bets
I share my March Madness 2025 first round predictions for all games of the NCAA Division tournament below, including an overview of the odds.
You can also find my best bets for the March Madness opening round, sharing my reasoning for the top betting picks.
The following March Madness Round of 64 odds are courtesy of Bovada:
MATCHUP/MONEYLINE ODDSSPREAD ODDSOVER/UNDER ODDSPREDICTIONCre...
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...
March Madness Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today
Targeting March Madness player props is one of the best ways to profit from the NCAA Division 1 Tournament. Picking the best NCAAB prop bets for March Madness 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, March...
Best NBA Player Props Today: Our Predictions and 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, March 11.
PROP BETMATCHUPODDSBOOKIETotal Points: Camero...
WNBA 2024 MVP Betting Odds And Predictions
The opening 2024 WNBA MVP odds have been released by the top online sportsbooks, so let's talk about them. With the season quickly approaching, now is the best time to assemble your WNBA betting strategy!
Women’s sports continue to grow in popularity, and the 2024 WNBA campaign is being met with plenty of fanfare. Caitlin Clark’s rookie year is the most highly awaited season for a WNBA player ...
2025 Women’s March Madness First Round Odds, Predictions, and Best Bets
As tournament season heats up on the hardwood, 2025 Women’s March Madness First Round odds are available online. The opening round of the NCAA Tournament consists of 32 matchups, so there is plenty of action to analyze.
Head below to check out the latest odds, picks against the spread for every game, and our Women’s March Madness First Round best bets!
The following Women’s March Madness ...
The Geek’s Daily March Madness Parlays: Best NCAA Parlay Today
March Madness parlays can bring even more excitement to arguably the biggest event on the sports betting calendar. With so many games happening in such a short time period, picking the best legs for your NCAA parlays can be easier said than done, though.
Luckily, The Sports Geek team is ready to give you a helping hand. We have searched high and low for the best legs to add to our daily March ...
March Madness Upsets by Round – What Round Produces the Most Upsets?
The insane number of March Madness upsets each year is what makes the NCAAB Division 1 Tournament so exciting! But what round produces the most surprising wins?
We collected data from all tournament editions in the 21st century to find out. Let’s explore the numbers together to find out what March Madness round produces the most upsets.
Here are the percentage and total number of March M...
2025 March Madness Bracket Predictions: NCAA Tournament AI Bracket Predictor
Our AI March Madness 2025 bracket predictions are unlikely to result in that elusive perfect NCAA bracket, but they can definitely improve your scores! The Sports Geek’s data scientists created a simulation based on stats for all NCAA Tournament participants.
You can find the full bracket predictions below, from the First Four to the Final Four!
AI Bracket Predictions for March Madness ...
NIT Tournament 2025 Odds: Is SMU the Team to Beat?
As the consolation tournament for March Madness nears, the 2025 NIT Tournament odds are ready for your attention! With strong value on the board, we highly recommend checking out the futures markets for the NIT.
Below, I explore the latest winner odds, analyze the top favorites, and release my top NIT Tournament predictions along with best bets!
The following NIT odds are courtesy of Bova...
Best 2025 March Madness Cinderella Teams
March Madness Cinderella teams are part of what makes the NCAA Tournament so exciting. It’s always cool to see an underdog deliver a deep run, slaying some college basketball giants along the way.
Recognizing the potential Cinderella runs is a tough task, but I’m here to help. Keep reading to see why I view the following teams as the most likely to upset the odds this year:
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Top Sweet 16 Bracket Contests for March Madness
The best March Madness contests offer the chance to win massive cash prizes by predicting the upcoming NCAA Tournament. You can find brackets, squares, and so much more.
Keep reading to see the best 2025 March Madness contests, both free and with for money, including a million dollar bracket challenge!
ContestEntry FeePrize PoolJoinMarch Madness $50k Jackpot by The Sports GeekFree$50,000J...
Cooper Flagg Odds – Will the Duke Star Stay, or Head to the NBA?
The Cooper Flagg odds and prop bets just before the start of the NCAA Tournament suggest that the freshman phenom will return to Duke for a sophomore season. The Blue Devils are favored to win the March Madness, but if they don’t, will Flagg head back to Durham, North Carolina? Or will the lure of NBA millions be too much to ignore?
I’ll sort through two Cooper Flagg props and give you my pred...
2025 March Madness Bonuses and Promos
Most bookmakers have exciting 2025 March Madness betting promos and bonuses, so make sure to take full advantage if you want to wager on the NCAA Tournament! The extra value can be the difference between winning and losing.
We’re here to help with a selection of betting promotions and bonuses for March Madness 2025. Let’s start with an overview of all offers, and we provide more details below....
NBA Christmas Games 2024 Odds and Predictions
There are five games on Wednesday, giving NBA fans plenty of Christmas Day odds to bet on. This year’s holiday quintuple header features a mixture of new and established stars.
In this free guide, I will break down the latest NBA Christmas Day odds. I will tell you the latest odds for every game and give my free predictions for each matchup.
Here are the latest NBA Christmas Day game odds...
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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Holiday Cheer: The Best Christmas Day Records of U.S. Sports Teams
Playing on Christmas can be a tricky task for many athletes, but what US teams have the best and worst records on Christmas?
On a day historically reserved for the NBA — and now the NFL, too — some teams rise to the occasion. In contrast, others have come up well short on December 25.
In this special holiday article, I explore the latest data and disclose the sports teams with the best NBA ...
How Much Do NBA Personnel Make Compared to Steph Curry?
How much do NBA personnel make compared to the league’s biggest stars? We decided to dive deep and compare the salaries of NFL coaches, cheer leaders, waterboys, scouts, and many more to Steph Curry.
We pick the two-time NBA MVP for two reasons: he’s one of the most recognizable players in the world and also the highest-paid basketball player in the 2024-25 season.
With a salary of $55,761,...
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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERLuka Doncic (LAL) First BasketLA Lakers vs. Brooklyn Nets+450BovadaDe...
2024 NBA In-Season Tournament Betting Odds and Predictions
The 2024 NBA In-Season Tournament odds are topped by the two teams favored to win the NBA title, Boston and Oklahoma City. But as last season showed in the inaugural edition, the best teams in the league are looking ahead to the playoffs. This leaves a lot of room for other teams to step up, and give you more betting value!
I’ll dig into the 2024 NBA Cup odds and examine the favorites and slee...
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