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CFP National Championship 2025-26 Odds: Who Will Stop the Buckeyes?
The 2025-26 College Football Championship odds didn’t shift much after the first round of games, with the favorites waiting for their opponents for the quarterfinals. In this first-ever 12-team CFP, anything can happen, leaving several teams in contention.
Let’s evaluate the latest CFP odds and analyze the top favorites before I share my College Football Championship predictions.
The foll...

Best NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for Today, December 22
Picking the best NHL anytime goal scorer bets today can be time-consuming, but our hockey experts are here to help! They will share their goal scorer predictions daily from October to the Stanley Cup Final in June.
Here are our daily NHL goal scorer predictions for tonight, December 22:
You can find the reasoning for our recommended NHL goal scorer picks in the next section. Also, read be...

2025 NBA Christmas Betting Preview: Predictions, Odds, and Best Bets
There are five games on Thursday, giving NBA fans plenty of Christmas Day odds to bet on. This year’s holiday quintuple header features a mix of emerging and established stars, with some of the best teams in the league under the microscope.
I break down the latest NBA Christmas Day odds and each matchup below, sharing my predictions on all games.
Here are my NBA Christmas Day best bets, ...

MNF Week 16 Best Bets: 49ers vs. Colts
Picking the Monday Night Football best bets week after week is a tough task, but our team is here to help. The Sports Geek will review hundreds of markets available each Monday, delivering expert MNF betting picks for player props, team props, and traditional markets like totals, spreads, and moneylines.
Check this page regularly for the latest picks and tips the team at The Sports Geek has pr...
College Football Playoff 2025-26 Quarterfinals Preview: Odds & Best Bets
The 2025-26 College Football Playoff quarterfinals odds are set for what should be a competitive round, with four of the weaker teams out. The top seeds of the playoffs will step onto the field for the first time, so the action is about to be kicked up several notches.
Four second-round matchups are scheduled to be played on New Year’s Eve and Day between the final eight teams. In this articl...
NBA MVP Odds and Predictions: Can SGA Repeat in 2025-26?
The NBA MVP odds for the 2025-26 suggested a favored trio between last year’s top three: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic. Victor Wembanyama had forced his way into the group, but his health could be an issue. Will one of the favorites win, or can an underdog upset the odds?
Let’s explore the odds, the top favorites, and the most promising dark horses, before I share my p...

NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, October 30: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, October 30? Our experts made sure to check the stats and the latest odds before sharing their top picks for first point scorer today.
Here's a quick overview of our first basket betting picks, and you can find our reasoning in the next section.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERPaolo Banchero (ORL) First BasketOrlando Magic vs. Charlotte...
Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets for October 30
Are you looking for the best KBO predictions today? We’re here to help with free, expert picks on the league! The Korean Baseball Organization is one of the most exciting baseball leagues in the world and can be a profitable market for savvy bettors.
All season long, The Sports Geek is bringing you daily free KBO picks and best bets. It can be difficult for casual fans who don’t follow Korean ...

2025 New York Marathon Betting Preview: Another Kenyan Sweep in the Big Apple?
The 2025 New York Marathon is the final World Marathon major of the year, and picking my predictions for both races was tough. The defending champions are back to try to keep their crowns, but will the contenders catch up to them?
New York Marathon 2025 Route
The New York Marathon route takes runners throughout all five boroughs in the Big Apple, starting in Staten Island near the Verra...

2025 NFL Week 9 Betting Preview: Odds, Lines, and Best Bets
The Week 9 odds and betting suggest that the midpoint of the 2025 regular season will deliver a mix of close games and blowouts. There are 14 exciting matchups to bet on this week, including a mouthwatering showdown between the Chiefs and Bills in Buffalo!
Check out the odds and betting lines for all 14 games on the Week 9 schedule, as well as my best bets.
Bovada has the following bettin...

NASCAR Championship 4 2025 Betting Preview: Cup Series Odds, Predictions, Best Bets
With the playoffs finally underway, the 2025 NASCAR Championship odds suggest we are going to have a close battle for the title this postseason! Denny Hamlin has laid claim to the leading spot heading into the Championship 4, but there isn’t much consensus with the prices so close.
Can Hamlin finally clinch his maiden Cup Series title, or will another driver spoil the party in Phoenix? Let’s ...

Best College Football Player Props Today: Expert NCAAF Player Prop Bets for October 29
I deliver my best college football player props daily after carefully going through all matches and the latest odds to find value. I cover NCAAF markets like anytime touchdown scorers, passing and receiving props.
Here’s an overview of my recommended college football player prop bets today. If you want reasoning and more details, you will find them in the next section.
PROP BETMATCHUPONL...

NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, October 29: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, October 29? Our experts made sure to check the stats and the latest odds before sharing their top picks for first point scorer today.
Here's a quick overview of our first basket betting picks, and you can find our reasoning in the next section.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERAlperen Sengun (HOU) First BasketHouston Rockets vs. Toronto...
Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets for October 29
Are you looking for the best KBO predictions today? We’re here to help with free, expert picks on the league! The Korean Baseball Organization is one of the most exciting baseball leagues in the world and can be a profitable market for savvy bettors.
All season long, The Sports Geek is bringing you daily free KBO picks and best bets. It can be difficult for casual fans who don’t follow Korean ...
NBA Gambling Scandal Odds and Predictions: Is Kevin Garnett in Trouble?
It's only natural that the biggest NBA gambling scandal would produce some interesting betting odds! You can bet on the next NBA players (active and retired) and coaches to be targeted, with the prices suggesting that guys like Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Malik Beasley might be in trouble.
I’ll examine the NBA gambling scandal betting odds for a few markets, and hit you with my best bets a...

Top 5 Online Halloween Slots with Spooky Themes
Halloween slots are an excellent way to kick off the spooky season every fall. They can also help you reminisce about the Halloween season throughout the year with all the ghosts, vampires, and other terrifying creatures.
This guide will break down the top Halloween slot games available online. Here’s an overview of the best Halloween-themed slots and where you can find them.
Halloween Sl...
