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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...
2024 WWE Bad Blood Odds: Will Rhodes and Reigns Survive the Bloodline?
The 2024 WWE Bad Blood odds are out for this pay-per-view, the first in the Bad Blood series since 2004. This event will be held on October 5, 2024, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
Bad Blood will also feature a Hell in a Cell match, as the previous versions did. That is just one of five matches you can check out WWE betting odds for.
I’ll analyze those odds, and give you some picks...
2023 SlamBall Odds, Props, and Predictions
If you were a young sports fan in the early 2000s, you are likely familiar with the wild and wacky pseudo-sport known as SlamBall. SlamBall returns to the United States following a 15-year hiatus. Top online sportsbooks are looking to get into the action by offering SlamBall odds for the 2023 season.
Since the league’s inception, SlamBall has had a tough time staying active. In 2002, the first...
Lawmakers Hoping To Change Alabama Gambling Laws in 2024
With the lottery and commercial casinos forbidden in Alabama, the Heart of Dixie has historically been one of the most anti-gambling states in the US. However, the 2024 legislative session is sure to be active regarding updating Alabama gambling laws.
From 2019 to 2021, multiple attempts were made to change Alabama’s gambling laws. In 2021, the most ambitious Alabama gambling bill was proposed...
Betting Every Underdog During March Madness 2024 – Crazy Or Profitable?
Betting on every underdog in March Madness sounds like a crazy idea, but there might be something to it! The NCAA Division I Tournament is known for its wild nature, so I’m really curious to see if this would work.
I decided to test this approach in 2024 by betting on all underdogs during March Madness. I have no idea what to expect, but I’m excited!
I will be adding all my picks and tracki...
College Football 2024 Win Totals: Will Ohio State Rise Up?
College football win totals are among the best pre-season markets for value hunters! The oddsmakers of the NCAAF betting sites are often off the mark with many teams, and the upcoming 2024–25 season is no exception.
With over 130 schools to select from, there are plenty of options available for NCAAF win totals for 2024 at BetUS. Before I go into my analysis, here’s a summary of the latest odd...
Dana White’s Contender Series Week 4 Odds: Who Will Sign with the UFC?
Dana White’s Contender Series odds are now live for Week 4 at the best sports betting sites! The third week of auditions for a UFC contract is set for Tuesday, Sep. 3, at the Apex Las Vegas.
Broadcast live on ESPN+, Season 8 of Dana White’s Contender Series features 52 fighters vying to get the attention of the UFC’s CEO. We are only through three weeks and multiple fighters have already signe...
Daytona 500 Odds: Expert Picks To Win Daytona
The recent Daytona 500 odds mark the official start of the NASCAR season. This storied race has produced so much excitement in recent years. It’s no wonder the Daytona 500 is often referred to as the grandest stage in NASCAR circles.
Daytona is a 2.5-mile long course that can be tricky for drivers, so many are keen on securing much-needed points from the outset. This is the first race after a ...
10 Pro Sports Teams that Grew the Most 2023–2024
Several pro sports teams experienced explosive growth between 2023 and 2024, both financially and in fan base size. Whether driven by surprising (read: long-overdue) playoff runs, the arrival of global superstars, or strong community engagement, these teams across the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and MLS are on another level—literally. Here’s the countdown:
These franchises ensure...
Will Trump Be Convicted: Odds of Former President Going To Jail
Is Donald Trump going to jail? That’s one of the hottest questions around the US election, and you can even bet on that at the top political betting sites.
Donald Trump secured the Republican nomination, but his battles for the hearts and minds of America have just begun. He faces 88 charges across four criminal trials:
In this post, I explore the latest Trump conviction odds and share my...
2025 NFL Passing Leader Odds: Can Mahomes Win?
The NFL passing leader odds before the 2024-25 season favor Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs’ QB is attempting to become the first QB to lead a team to three consecutive Super Bowl wins, so his motivation will be off the charts.
However, the competition will be strong for this one. I analyze the odds of the top NFL betting sites, the main favorites, and a few sleepers before sharing my predictions ...
