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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 23:
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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERVictor Wembanyama (SAS) First BasketSan Antonio Spurs vs. NY Knicks+4...
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 25.
PROP BETMATCHUPODDSBOOKIETotal Points: Kri...
Jimmy Butler Next Team Betting Odds and Predictions
As Jimmy Butler trade rumors heat up, the action is also reaching a fever pitch at online bookies. Sportsbooks have released odds on Butler’s next team, which includes multiple potential destinations.
In this article, I explore the latest prices and provide my analysis of where the Heat star could land. Continue reading below to check out the Jimmy Butler next team odds and predictions!
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World Junior Hockey Championship 2025 Odds: Gold for Team USA?
The 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship odds feature the two North American giants at the top. Canada and the USA top the latest prices, but is backing one of the favorites the best bet for this highly anticipated ice hockey event?
Team USA will seek a second consecutive gold medal after winning their second title in four years, while Canada will be eager to return to the top.
Continue re...
NFL Week 16 Odds and Lines Update
The NFL Week 16 odds and betting lines feature two special games on Saturday between four AFC playoff contenders. Kansas City, Houston, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh all play their second of three games in 11 days before gearing up again for their Christmas Day matchups.
Keep reading to see the latest NFL odds for Week 16 or every game this week. I will break down the latest odds for the entire 16...
TGL Golf League Odds and Predictions – PGA’s Go Inside!
The TGL golf league odds are predicting a close battle among the six teams participating in this indoor-golf venture. It’s going to be interesting to see how it works, and just how seriously the players take it. You can bet that the competitive juices will start flowing once the ball is teed up!
I’ll take a look at the odds and give you my TGL golf league predictions at the conclusion of this ...
Logan Paul vs. Conor McGregor Predictions and Odds – Who Wins in Boxing?
I have Logan Paul vs. Conor McGregor predictions ready for a possible fight between these two athletes after the Irishman claimed they will meet in the ring. This one will surely make everyone involved a lot of money if it goes through. But who do I think will win this boxing match?
I’ll delve into the Logan Paul vs. Conor McGregor betting odds, taking a look at their boxing past, and I’ll giv...
FIFA Intercontinental Cup Prediction and Match Odds: Real Madrid vs Pachuca
The FIFA Intercontinental Cup odds for 2024 showcase that Spanish giants Real Madrid are huge favorites against Pachuca in the final in Qatar. Can the Mexican underdog surprise the European team?
Let’s explore the latest betting odds and lines for this match, before I analyze both sides and share my Intercontinental Cup Final prediction.
The following Real Madrid vs Pachuca odds are court...
CFP Playoff Predictions – Who Will Progress Past the First Round?
The CFP Playoff odds for the 2024-25 edition are out, as we now have 12 teams battling for the national title! Four teams have a bye: Oregon, Arizona State, Boise State, and Georgia. That leaves eight schools to fight it out in the first round.
I have some CFP Playoff predictions for you, with point-spread, moneyline, and over/under picks for you to sift through! Let's start with an overview o...
Top 5 Christmas Slot Games Online
Christmas slot games are the perfect way to create holiday cheer at any time of the year. These slots feature cool design themes and symbols, including presents, Christmas trees, cookies, elves, reindeer, and, of course, Santa himself!
This guide features the top five best Christmas slot games available online. Before I dissect each title, here’s an overview of their most important traits.
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Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk 2 Odds: Who Wins the Rematch?
The Fury vs Usyk 2 betting odds for the heavyweight rematch have been updated as the highly anticipated match nears! The two iconic heavyweights are scheduled to get back in the ring for a rematch after the Ukrainian ousted the Brit this past spring.
Usyk took control to batter Fury in the later rounds to win by split decision in a fight that was close for the most part. Will we see a repeat o...
8 Worst Referee Calls of 2024 | Calls That Left Fans and Bettors Fuming
From eyebrow-raising calls to straight-up blunders, 2024 had some of the worst referee calls in recent memory. These moments didn’t just spark outrage—they altered game outcomes, fueled heated debates, and sent betting tickets into chaos.
We’ve ranked the wildest officiating moments based on the social media firestorms they caused, fan reactions, and betting impacts. Dive in and relive the mad...
