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The 2024-25 NBA Most Improved Player odds feature a slew of good players, and some are already very good. But who is is the best MIP prediction from a betting perspective? I analyze these NBA MIP odds and break down the favorites (or in the case, the two main favorites). Keep reading until the end of this article for my best bet for the NBA Most Improved Player in the 2024-25 season. The ...

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 ...

The NBA Coach of the Year odds for the 2024-25 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. As of late March, Cleveland's Kenny Atkinson is favored as his Cavaliers are fighting Daigneault's Thunder for the top overall seed in the league! There are three candidates worth a lo...

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. However, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has caught the “Joker” at NBA betting sites and is the favorite to win his first MVP! I’ll provide my analysis of the NBA odds for MVP, focused on the two options left. Read until the end for my NBA MVP...

We have some Shaquille O’Neal props and betting odds centering on one of the greatest big men in NBA history. O’Neal is a legend in the NBA, with four league titles, three Finals MVPs, and one regular-season MVP (which seems outlandish). O’Neal has also had his number retired by three teams: the Los Angeles Lakers, the Orlando Magic, and the Miami Heat (and at his alma mater, LSU, if you count th...

As the top women’s basketball players converge on Phoenix, I review the odds and make my 2024 WNBA All-Star Game prediction! The best WNBA betting sites have released a variety of lines for this highly anticipated event at the Footprint Center on July 20. It has been an incredible year for women’s basketball and sports in general. The WNBA All-Star Game provides an opportunity for the most tal...

We’ve had Bronny James prop bets for the NBA Draft that have now been replaced with odds for the upcoming season. The top NBA betting sites offer markets on how the younger James will do in the NBA as he’s been drafted by his father’s team, the Los Angeles Lakers. BetUS features a slew of Bronny James prop bets, including how many points he’ll score in a game, how many three-pointers he’ll mak...

As one of the most entertaining tournaments of Paris 2024 approaches, the 2024 Olympic 3x3 women’s basketball odds are now live at the best Olympic betting sites. The world’s most talented women’s 3x3 basketball players will converge in Paris to vie for gold on the court. Continue reading to check out the best odds, comprehensive analysis, and my Olympic 3x3 women’s basketball predictions! ...

As the clock ticks down to Paris 2024, the best Olympic betting sites have released Olympic 3x3 men’s basketball odds for this highly anticipated tournament! 3x3 basketball was officially introduced to the Olympic Games at Tokyo 2020. It was a welcome addition for basketball fans and returns to the Olympics in Paris. In this article, I explore the latest odds, dissect the favorites to win gold...

As the temperatures soar, it’s time to make your 2024 NBA Summer League picks at the best NBA betting sites! The annual NBA Summer League is scheduled across three states in Nevada, Utah, and California this year.  In this article, you can find free NBA Summer League best bets daily for the duration of the tournament until the finale! We also explain what our strategy for these is under t...

Several NBA players need to retire ahead of this upcoming season, mostly because they are not on the same level anymore. However, don’t expect to see LeBron James’ name on the list! Even though he’ll be 40 in December, the Lakers’ star just made the All-NBA Third Team and is still a top player. He’s also waiting to see if the Lakers draft Bronny James, his oldest son. In contrast, Father Time ...

Are you interested in the best WNBA picks today? You have arrived at the right place! The team at The Sports Geek will be compiling expert WNBA bets for free daily throughout the season. We diligently research the latest odds to find the top wagers at WNBA betting sites every single day. Our WNBA basketball predictions are not exclusive to one bet type, as we offer free picks against the sprea...

Big3 betting odds for the seventh season of Ice Cube’s 3-on-3 pro basketball league are live at the top online sportsbooks! The Big3 season pits 12 teams against one another in a ten-week regular season schedule! The action is scheduled to begin on Saturday, June 15, in Oakland, CA. The 3-on-3 summer league will conclude at TD Garden in Boston, MA, on Sunday, August 18. Are you ready to mak...

The Olympic basketball betting odds for the men’s tournament in Paris show us a clear favorite. To no surprise, the United States have been backed to win, even though the rest of the world has improved on the court. There will be challengers, such as Serbia, Canada, and the host country, France. I go over their basketball Olympics odds and share my analysis and a pick on who will win the gold ...

The NBA Western Conference Finals odds throughout the entire 2024 season didn’t feature the Mavericks or Timberwolves as favorites to win the West. I’m sure both teams couldn’t care less because they are only a step away from the finals! The best NBA sportsbooks don’t have a clear favorite, but I’m not surprised. The West has been wild from day 1 and anything can happen. I’m here to help you d...