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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...
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.
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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 ...
NBA Squares Online Guide With Top Sites
NBA squares is an entertaining game that works for players of all experience levels. It’s great for office pools, challenging friends, or making any NBA watch party significantly more exciting.
You can also play on the internet, since some of the best NBA betting sites offer NBA squares. Keep reading this article if you want to learn how to play the game and what’s the top sportsbook fo...
NBA Play-In Tournament 2025 Odds and Predictions: Will the Mavericks Advance?
Finding the right NBA Play-In predictions for 2025 can be very tough! The betting odds suggest we should have mostly close games, with one notable exception. Who will progress to the next stage, though?
In this article, I explore the latest odds, analyze each game, and reveal my NBA Play-In predictions!
The following NBA Play-In Tournament odds are courtesy of Bovada:
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Caitlin Clark 2025 WNBA Props: Will She Score 50 Points in a Game?
After an unforgettable rookie season, 2025 Caitlin Clark prop bets have landed at online bookmakers! Clark heads into her sophomore campaign in Indiana with sky-high expectations, so how will she fare?
In this article, I explore the best props, analyze her season outlook, and make my Caitlin Clark 2025 predictions!
The following props are courtesy of BetUS:
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Nikola Jokić Next Team Prediction: Where Will the Joker Play Next Year?
Houston and Oklahoma City are the leading contenders in the opening Nikola Jokić next team odds! The Nuggets have struggled on the field recently, which culminated in the team firing its head coach Mike Malone and general manager Calvin Booth in the final week of the 2025 regular season.
With the once formidable Nuggets crumbling, will Jokić demand out of Denver? There are no such indications ...
NBA Draft 2025 Betting Odds: Is Cooper Flagg Heading to Utah?
As the top teams in the NBA vie for the Larry O’Brien Trophy, the 2025 NBA Draft odds indicate there is a battle at the bottom of the league for Cooper Flagg! The Duke product appears like the undisputed No. 1 NBA Draft pick in 2025, but is that reality or all hype?
In this article, I dissect the latest odds and prop bets, before sharing my 2025 NBA Draft predictions.
The following NB...
March Madness Final 4 Most Outstanding Player Odds, Favorites, and Prediction
The Final Four Most Outstand Player odds for 2025 had a clear favorite for the award in Cooper Flagg! However, Duke collapsed down the stretch to fall to Houston in the Final Four. Now, you'll find the stars for the Cougars and the Florida Gators at the top of the list!
In this article, I explore the latest NCAA Most Outstanding Player odds for the 2025 tournament, analyze the top contenders a...
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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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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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:
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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. We updated the post after the first two rounds to include the top Sweet 16 brackets contests, too!
Keep reading to see the best 2025 March Madness contests, both free and with for money, including a million dollar bracket chal...
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...
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