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College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, November 3
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, November 3!
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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...
2025 WNBA Finals Betting Preview – Can Las Vegas Hold Off Phoenix for the Title?
The WNBA Finals odds suggest that Las Vegas have the edge over Phoenix in what should be a fantastic championship series. The Aces have been historically good down the stretch, but the Mercury will be a tough out.
Which team wins the title? I’ll analyze both sides and give you my WNBA Finals predictions, along with a pick for WNBA Finals MVP, at the end of this article!
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WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Monday, July 14, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Monday, July 14, 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 14
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERChicago Sky (+10.5) vs. Minnesota Lynx (-110)Bovada
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WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Friday, July 11, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Friday, July 11, 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 11
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERIndiana Fever (-1) vs. Atlanta Dream (-105)Bovada
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WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Thursday, July 10, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Thursday, July 10, 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 10
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERWashington Mystics (-2.5) vs. Las Vegas Aces (-110)BetUS
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College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, November 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, November 7!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, November 7: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, November 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 BasketBoston Celtics vs. Orlando ...
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 POOLTYPEJOINBetOnline Pick 'EmFree$...
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 First Basket Predictions for Tonight, November 6: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, November 6? 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 BasketLA Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns+...
NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, November 5: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, November 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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERLauri Markkanen (UTA) First BasketUtah Jazz vs. Detroit Pist...
2025 NBA Cup Betting Preview: Odds, Favorites, and Predictions
The 2025 NBA Cup odds are topped by the defending NBA champions, Oklahoma City. But as last season showed, the best teams in the league don't always win, as OKC lost to Milwaukee in the final. Most franchises prioritize the NBA Championships so early in the season, which opens the door to surprising results.
Let's dig into the 2025 NBA Cup winner odds and examine the favorites, contenders, and...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, November 4
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, November 4!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, November 4: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, November 4? 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. Atlan...
NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, November 3: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, November 3? 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 BasketUtah Jazz vs. Boston Celti...
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. But Victor Wembanyama has now entered the chat. Will one of the favorites win, or can an underdog upset the odds?
Let’s explore the odds, the top contenders, and the most promising dark horses, before I share my prediction for the NBA regular season M...
NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, October 31: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, October 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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERJrue Holiday (POR) First BasketDenver Nuggets vs. Portland T...
NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, October 30: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, October 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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERPaolo Banchero (ORL) First BasketOrlando Magic vs. Charlotte...
NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, October 29: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, October 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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERAlperen Sengun (HOU) First BasketHouston Rockets vs. Toronto...
NBA Gambling Scandal Odds and Predictions: Is Kevin Garnett in Trouble?
It's only natural that the biggest NBA gambling scandal would produce some interesting betting odds! You can bet on the next NBA players (active and retired) and coaches to be targeted, with the prices suggesting that guys like Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Malik Beasley might be in trouble.
I’ll examine the NBA gambling scandal betting odds for a few markets, and hit you with my best bets a...
