The Sports Geek Blog
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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 Comeback Player of the Year Betting Odds and Predictions
Aaron Rodgers was the betting favorite in the NFL Comeback Player of the Year odds before the season. Despite a less-than-auspicious start, the quarterback is still the favorite after the first month of the season.
Rodgers might still be at the top of the board, but the 2024-25 Comeback Player of the Year NFL odds for many other players have shifted. This guide will highlight the changes in CP...
Joe Biden Prop Bets and Impeachment Odds
You can find Joe Biden prop bets for impeachment, exit date, and so much more nowadays. The president’s approval ratings remain low and the latest US presidency odds suggest he is behind Donald Trump in the 2024 elections.
Biden’ has other problems, too: potential impeachment, Hunter Biden’s antics, and a dementia test with unexpected results might be among them.
Check my analysis below, wh...
5 Best High Volatility Slots and Where to Play Them
Playing the best high volatility slots online can be as rewarding as it is fun. These machines typically offer the biggest prizes of any slot at the casino, but you could also experience long dry spells when you play them.
If you want less volatile games, check out my top-rated medium volatility slots and low volatility slots. However, if you’re looking for THAT big win, I present you my favor...
2024-2025 NBA Clutch Player of the Year – Who Will Come Up Big at Crunch Time?
The NBA Clutch Player of the Year odds feature some of the best players in the league. They will compete for the Jerry West Trophy, named after the Laker great who came up massive in crunch-time situations time and time again.
I’ll inspect the NBA Clutch Player odds for the 2024-2025, and provide my thoughts on a few favorites, as well as a couple of sleepers. I’ll then give you my betting pic...
UFC 307 Odds: Can Rountree Jr. Dethrone the Red-Hot Pereira?
UFC 307 odds feature two championship fights for the company’s next pay-per-view card, slated for October 5, 2024. This card is taking place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Who will leave “The Beehive State” with championship gold? Light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira aims to defend his belt against Khalil Rountree Jr., while women’s bantamweight queen Rachael Pennington will t...
NHL Stanley Cup 2024-25 Odds: Will the Cup Stay in Florida?
The Stanley Cup odds for 2024-25 clearly show that multiple teams can become NHL champions. The best NHL betting sites don’t have a clear favorite, so it should be cracking season.
The Panthers will set out to defend their title and repeat as champions after a thrilling Game 7 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Who will win the Stanley Cup next year? Will the Panthers repeat?
Continue reading to...
3 Best Taco Slots to Play Online
Taco slot machines online allow you to enjoy delicious food without worrying about counting calories. Slots that feature tacos can be as rewarding to play as the tasty food is to eat.
This article will break down the three best taco slots available online. I will tell you the top taco-themed slots available online and the best casino sites for playing each game. Here’s a quick overview of the ...
NFL Week 5 Betting Odds, Lines, and Best Bets
Four teams are missing from the NFL Week 5 betting odds. The Lions, Chargers, Eagles, and Titans are all on a bye this week, so we have 14 games available for wagering.
I go through the NFL odds for Week 5, exploring the lines of the top NFL betting sites and sharing my best bets. I use Bovada’s odds, similarly to our Beat the Geek contest.
Here is the full NFL schedule for Week 5.
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Best NFL Survivor Pool Picks This Week: Safe and Risky
Finding the right NFL Survivor picks every week to last as long as possible in your pool can be very tricky. Our team is here to help by providing three suggestions: safe, medium, and risky Survivor Pool picks, so you can decide if the time to take a gamble is right.
Before we highlight our NFL survivor picks this week, we want to bring your attention to our exclusive NFL contest with real pri...
NBA DPOY Odds for 2024-25: Wemby Unstoppable?
The NBA DPOY odds for 2024-25 heavily favor Victor Wembanyama. The best NBA betting sites clearly expect Wemby to dominate the league in his second season, but can anyone else win the award?
Read our analysis and Defensive Player of the Year predictions for the 2024-25 season to find out!
The following NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds for 2024-25 are available at Bovada.
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