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The Easiest Sports To Go Pro for in 2025
Dreaming of becoming a professional athlete? While talent and hard work are essential, your odds of going pro depend just as much on the sport you choose and where you live.
At The Sports Geek, we’ve done the research to uncover which sports and states give you the best shot at going pro—and which paths are nearly impossible. Let’s break it down.
Not all sports are created equal whe...
Can You Beat the Geek for a Free Trip to an NFL Game?
We're excited to announce Beat the Geek: a free NFL handicap contest with prizes worth over $15,000! Challenge our artificial intelligence model (aka the Geek) with your NFL picks for a chance to win a trip to an NFL game for two, MacBook Pro, AirPods Pro, and more.
Each week of the 2024–25 NFL regular season, the Geek will submit picks against the spread (ATS), while you can submit your own A...
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 NHL Player Prop Bets Today: Free Prop Bet Predictions
Picking the best NHL player props today can be time-consuming, but our hockey experts are here to help! They will share their prop bet predictions daily from October to the Stanley Cup Final in June, including NHL anytime goal scorer predictions, shots on goal bets, and more.
Here are our daily NHL player prop predictions for today, December 20:
PROP BETMATCHUPODDSBOOKIEAnytime Goalscorer...
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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERDonovan Mitchell (CLE) First BasketMilwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cava...
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.
PROP BETMATCHUPODDSBOOKIETotal Rebounds: E...
NFL 2024 Week 10 Betting Odds and Lines
The NFL Week 10 odds and betting lines feature multiple divisional matchups and close games, so the week should be a feast for all football fans!
Let’s explore the latest betting odds together and see where the value lies for all matchups on the Week 10 NFL schedule.
Top football betting sites have competitive odds on every game this week. Here is the full schedule for Week 10 of the 2024...
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!...
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.
If you prefer a vide...
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 US Election Astrology Predictions and US Presidents Zodiac Signs
What do the stars tell us about the next US president? We explored the most common US presidents’ zodiac signs to prepare our presidential election prediction based on astrology!
Since we don’t have astrologers on the team, we decided to approach this differently. We took Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' signs, checked their previous history, and the direct match-up to see what's the most likel...
2025 Academy Awards Odds: Who’s Winning an Oscar?
The updated 2025 Oscars betting odds reveal some big changes in the Academy Awards betting markets! While the big night still months away, the action is heating up at online bookies.
There is some early value on the board, so now is a good time to lock in your Oscars 2025 betting picks. Below, check out the latest prices for the major categories, analysis, and my predictions.
The followin...
2024 New York Marathon Predictions: Tola, Obiri Aiming for Back-to-Back in the Big Apple
The 2024 New York Marathon odds features lines for the final race of the World Marathon Major year. Both defending champions are back to try to keep their crowns. But will the world catch up to them?
New York Marathon 2024 Betting Odds
Here are the latest odds for both the men's and women's New York marathon races.
Men's New York Marathon Winner Odds in 2024
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2024 WTA Finals Odds and Predictions – Sabalenka Favored
The 2024 WTA Finals odds for this year’s massive tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, are forecasting a showdown between the top two players on the WTA Tour from November 2-9. But will those players make it, or is there an upset looming?
I’ll take a look at the odds for this event, and then give you my best 2024 WTA Finals predictions for what is considered the best tournament outside the Grand...
2024-25 NFL MVP Betting Odds, Predictions, and Picks
The NFL MVP odds for 2024-25 move up and down, so our team makes sure to follow them and share fresh predictions regularly. Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens took home the trophy last season, but can he do it again?
With the NFL loaded with elite quarterbacks, the MVP race has never been hotter and we have a running back in the mix now! Several top players are looking to win the MVP trophy...
World Series 2024 Odds and Predictions: Winner, MVP, More
You can find all sorts of 2024 World Series odds for the clash between the Yankees vs. Dodgers: series winner, MVP, and more. But who is favored to win between the two star-studded teams? What are the best bets for the World Series 2024?
In this article, I explore the latest prices, betting markets, and conclude with my MLB World Series predictions. Continue reading to discover my top Yankees ...
