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 Betting Contests and Pick ‘em Pools for 2025: Free and for Real Money
The best NBA betting contests offer a nice way to add extra spice to the league and maybe win some cash. After some digging, I've collected plenty of free contests and NBA pick ‘em pools for you!
Let's take a quick look at the main details like prize pools, types, and so on, before I provide more details on each contest individually!
NBA CONTESTFEEPRIZE POOLTYPEJOINBetUS SharpshooterFree$...
2025-26 Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship Preview: Odds, Favorites, Predictions
The 2025-26 College Basketball Championship odds underscore what should be a competitive, tightly played season on the hardwood. With no clear NCAAB title betting favorite on the board, there isn’t a consensus pick among bettors.
As the regular season gets underway, I explore the latest betting prices, analyze the top contenders, and reveal my 2025-26 NCAA Men’s National Championship predicti...
NBA MVP Odds and Predictions: Can SGA Repeat in 2025-26?
The NBA MVP odds for the 2025-26 suggested a favored trio between last year’s top three: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic. Victor Wembanyama had forced his way into the group, but his health could be an issue. Will one of the favorites win, or can an underdog upset the odds?
Let’s explore the odds, the top favorites, and the most promising dark horses, before I share my p...
NBA Strength of Schedule: How Much Does NBA 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 2025-26 season of how far teams are traveling, the number of back-to-back games they have, and how it corre...
WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Wednesday, July 9, 2025! Each day, I analyze the WNBA schedule and odds, check the latest team news, and prepare my predictions and best bets.
Here are my best WNBA bets for today:
Daily WNBA Picks for July 9
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERChicago Sky (-1) vs. Dallas Wings (-110)BetUS
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WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Tuesday, July 8, 2025! Each day, I analyze the WNBA schedule and odds, check the latest team news, and prepare my predictions and best bets.
Here are my best WNBA bets for today:
Daily WNBA Picks for July 8
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERLas Vegas Aces (+190) vs. New York AcesBovada
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College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, January 7
Targeting NCAAB player props is one of the best ways to profit from the college basketball season. Picking the best player prop bets daily is challenging, but our team of basketball experts is always on the hunt for profitable opportunities.
Expect daily predictions from us, as long as the season is active. Here are our best NCAA college basketball player props today, January 7!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, January 7: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, January 7? Our experts made sure to check the stats and the latest odds before sharing their top picks for first point scorer today.
Here's a quick overview of our first basket betting picks, and you can find our reasoning in the next section.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERPaolo Banchero (ORL) First BasketOrlando Magic vs. Brooklyn N...
NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, January 6: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, January 5? Our experts made sure to check the stats and the latest odds before sharing their top picks for first point scorer today.
Here's a quick overview of our first basket betting picks, and you can find our reasoning in the next section.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERPaolo Banchero (ORL) First BasketOrlando Magic vs. Washington...
NBA DPOY 2025-26 Betting Preview: Odds, Favorites, Predictions
The 2025-26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds have been updated recently, and the latest prices point to one betting favorite at the top! After another injury derailed Victor Wembanyama’s DPOY campaign, he is off the board, and a new favorite has been listed.
What does the latest landscape look like in January? Let’s check out the betting odds, analyze the top favorites, and reveal my bes...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, January 5
Targeting NCAAB player props is one of the best ways to profit from the college basketball season. Picking the best player prop bets daily is challenging, but our team of basketball experts is always on the hunt for profitable opportunities.
Expect daily predictions from us, as long as the season is active. Here are our best NCAA college basketball player props today, January 5!
PROP BETO...
NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, January 5: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, January 5? Our experts made sure to check the stats and the latest odds before sharing their top picks for first point scorer today.
Here's a quick overview of our first basket betting picks, and you can find our reasoning in the next section.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERDevin Booker (PHX) First BasketPhoenix Suns vs. Houston Rocke...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, January 2
Targeting NCAAB player props is one of the best ways to profit from the college basketball season. Picking the best player prop bets daily is challenging, but our team of basketball experts is always on the hunt for profitable opportunities.
Expect daily predictions from us, as long as the season is active. Here are our best NCAA college basketball player props today, January 2!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, January 2: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, January 2? Our experts made sure to check the stats and the latest odds before sharing their top picks for first point scorer today.
Here's a quick overview of our first basket betting picks, and you can find our reasoning in the next section.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERPaolo Banchero (ORL) First BasketOrlando Magic vs. Chicago Bu...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, December 31
Targeting NCAAB player props is one of the best ways to profit from the college basketball season. Picking the best player prop bets daily is challenging, but our team of basketball experts is always on the hunt for profitable opportunities.
Expect daily predictions from us, as long as the season is active. Here are our best NCAA college basketball player props today, December 31!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, December 31: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, December 31? Our experts made sure to check the stats and the latest odds before sharing their top picks for first point scorer today.
Here's a quick overview of our first basket betting picks, and you can find our reasoning in the next section.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERWendell Carter Jr. (ORL) First BasketOrlando Magic vs. Indi...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, December 30
Targeting NCAAB player props is one of the best ways to profit from the college basketball season. Picking the best player prop bets daily is challenging, but our team of basketball experts is always on the hunt for profitable opportunities.
Expect daily predictions from us, as long as the season is active. Here are our best NCAA college basketball player props today, December 30!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, December 30: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, December 30? Our experts made sure to check the stats and the latest odds before sharing their top picks for first point scorer today.
Here's a quick overview of our first basket betting picks, and you can find our reasoning in the next section.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERLauri Markkanen (UTA) First BasketBoston Celtics vs. Utah J...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, December 29
Targeting NCAAB player props is one of the best ways to profit from the college basketball season. Picking the best player prop bets daily is challenging, but our team of basketball experts is always on the hunt for profitable opportunities.
Expect daily predictions from us, as long as the season is active. Here are our best NCAA college basketball player props today, December 29!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, December 29: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, December 29? Our experts made sure to check the stats and the latest odds before sharing their top picks for first point scorer today.
Here's a quick overview of our first basket betting picks, and you can find our reasoning in the next section.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERDesmond Bane (ORL) First BasketOrlando Magic vs. Toronto Ra...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, December 23
Targeting NCAAB player props is one of the best ways to profit from the college basketball season. Picking the best player prop bets daily is challenging, but our team of basketball experts is always on the hunt for profitable opportunities.
Expect daily predictions from us, as long as the season is active. Here are our best NCAA college basketball player props today, December 23!
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