Basketball Blogs
This is The Sports Geek’s collection of basketball blogs. Whether you’re a fan of college basketball or the NBA, we’ve got blogs for you. Scroll down and check out our latest basketball blogs.
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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...
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.
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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.
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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 ...
NBA Playoffs 2024 First Round Predictions & Betting Odds
The action-packed NBA postseason has finally arrived, which means it is time to make our 2024 NBA Playoff predictions! I explore all first-round matchups and dissect the latest odds at the sports betting sites.
The NBA Playoffs are scheduled to take place from April 20, 2024, to the NBA Finals in June. Before the opening round, ensure that you have locked in your NBA Playoff first-round picks....
2024 NBA Playoff Contests And Bracket Challenges
The start of the NBA Playoffs 2024 can be even more exciting if you join one of the many contests and bracket challenges! The top online sportsbooks are giving customers a chance to win big in more than one way this postseason.
I have found the top free NBA Playoffs contests for our dedicated readers to check out. Continue reading below to find out how to register and enter for your chance to ...
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,...
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.
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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...
2025 WNBA Championship Odds – Liberty, Lynx Favored for WNBA Finals Rematch
The 2025 WNBA championship odds for next season are looking towards a rematch of the 2024 Finals. New York edged Minnesota in a contentious five-game series to win their first franchise title. Can the two get back to the Finals, or will other teams spoil their plans?
I’ll take a look at the WNBA odds to win the championship, checking out the favorites and a couple of sleepers. Then, I’ll give ...
2024-025 NBA Rookie of the Year Odds – A Tight Race
The 2024-2025 NBA Rookie of the Year odds don’t have a superstar at the top of the list. However, multiple players should make an impact on their team in their NBA season, and fight for the award.
I’ll take a look at these ROY odds for the NBA, giving you analysis on the favorites, along with some sleepers to check out. You’ll also get my NBA betting pick for Rookie of the Year at the end!
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NBA Championship 2025 Odds: Will the Celtics Repeat?
According to the latest 2024-25 NBA Championship odds, we could have the first back-to-back champ in seven years! The Boston Celtics begin defense of their NBA title shortly, so it’s time to analyze the updated prices.
Will the Celtics defend their title, or will a newcomer rise to the top? Continue reading for the latest odds, analysis, and our 2024-25 NBA predictions.
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2024-2025 NBA Clutch Player of the Year – Who Will Come Up Big at Crunch Time?
The NBA Clutch Player of the Year odds feature some of the best players in the league. They will compete for the Jerry West Trophy, named after the Laker great who came up massive in crunch-time situations time and time again.
I’ll inspect the NBA Clutch Player odds for the 2024-2025, and provide my thoughts on a few favorites, as well as a couple of sleepers. I’ll then give you my betting pic...
NBA DPOY Odds for 2024-25: Wemby Unstoppable?
The NBA DPOY odds for 2024-25 heavily favor Victor Wembanyama. The best NBA betting sites clearly expect Wemby to dominate the league in his second season, but can anyone else win the award?
Read our analysis and Defensive Player of the Year predictions for the 2024-25 season to find out!
The following NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds for 2024-25 are available at Bovada.
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NBA 6th Man of the Year Odds for 2024-25: Malik Monk Favored
The NBA 6th Man of the Year odds for 2024-25 highlight Malik Monk as the main favorite of the top NBA betting sites. However, this is one of the more unpredictable awards, so I’m here to help with my analysis of the favorites.
Keep reading to find the latest betting odds for Sixth Man of the Year in the NBA, an overview of the main contenders, and my predictions for the award.
The followi...
NBA Most Improved Player Odds for 2024-25 – Can Anyone Catch “Wemby”?
The 2024-25 NBA Most Improved Player odds feature a slew of good players, and some are already very good. But who is being tipped to go to the next level in their NBA career?
I analyze these NBA MIP odds and break down the favorites, along with a couple of sleepers to watch out for. Keep reading until the end of this article for my best bet for the NBA Most Improved Player in the 2024-25 seaso...
Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese 1-on-1 Odds, Predictions, and Best Bets
What would happen in an Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark 1-on-1 matchup? I wouldn't normally speculate on such a hypothetical clash, Bovada offers Reese vs. Clark odds on this one, so let's talk about it!
The two top rookies in the WNBA are the future of the league, and the comparison between them is bound to follow their careers. Clark and Reese have already helped the WNBA set many records, so ...
2024-25 NBA COTY Odds – No Clear Favorite for Red Auerbach Trophy
The NBA Coach of the Year odds for the 2024-25 regular season are bunched up near the top. Mark Daigneault of Oklahoma City is the most recent winner, as he took the Thunder to the #1 seed in the Western Conference. Will Daigneault go back-to-back, or will someone else take the Red Auerbach Trophy home?
There are a slew of excellent candidates in this season’s NBA Coach of the Year betting odd...
2024-25 NBA MVP Odds – Can Anyone Challenge Nikola Jokić?
The NBA MVP odds for the 2024-25 season have the usual suspects at the top of the list. Denver’s Nikola Jokić has won the award in three of the last four years. Can anyone stop “Joker” from going four MVPs in five years?
I’ll provide my analysis of the NBA odds for MVP, including the top five favorites and a few sleeper candidates. Read until the end for my NBA MVP prediction and betting pick!...
