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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...
How to Play Heads and Tails Online for Real Money?
The classic heads and tails game is nowadays available online. We used to play it with any coin, to settle disagreements, start football games, and more, but you can also play the casino heads and tails version for real money.
This guide will teach you the ins and outs of how to play heads and tails games online. Keep reading for an overview of the rules, a few quick tips, and the best casino ...
2024 Presidents Cup Odds — Can International Team Get First Win Since 1998?
The 2024 Presidents Cup odds reflect the dominance that Team USA has had in this event, which started in 1994. The Americans have won 12 and tied once in 14 Presidents Cup starts, with the International team winning in Australia in 1998.
This year’s event will be held at Royal Montreal Golf Club in Montreal, Canada, between September 26-29. Can the International team take advantage of the supp...
NBA Most Improved Player Odds for 2024-25 – Can Anyone Catch “Wemby”?
The 2024-25 NBA Most Improved Player odds feature a slew of good players, and some are already very good. But who is being tipped to go to the next level in their NBA career?
I analyze these NBA MIP odds and break down the favorites, along with a couple of sleepers to watch out for. Keep reading until the end of this article for my best bet for the NBA Most Improved Player in the 2024-25 seaso...
MrBeast Props: Is MrBeast Running for President?
The latest MrBeast props allow you to wager on the YouTuber’s potential adventure into politics. MrBeast has discussed the possibility of running for president in the future. He could influence this year’s election as well by putting his money and influence behind one of the major candidates.
This guide will highlight two popular political props involving MrBeast. I will break down the MrBeast...
Is There A Gag Order On Trump And Will He Violate It?
As Donald Trump prepares for the 2024 Presidential Election, the former president’s legal issues continue to mount. As of late October 2023, Trump has been charged in four criminal cases. He faces an incredible 91 criminal counts and 100 years in prison if convicted on all counts1.
While being sentenced to 100 years, or even stepping foot in a jail cell is unlikely, Trump’s legal team has a lo...
UFC 298 Odds & Predictions: Volkanovski vs. Topuria
The UFC 298 odds are on the board and currently available for wagering at online betting sites. In addition to our best bets for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria, we have UFC 298 predictions and picks for the prelims to the main card.
The UFC 298 card features three early prelim fights, four prelims fights, and five bouts scheduled on the main card. The Honda Center in Anaheim, Californi...
Shohei Ohtani Next Team Odds If He Leaves The Angels
The Shohei Ohtani free agency rumors have reached a fever pitch level of excitement. As Ohtani nears an announcement for where he will be signing, MLB betting sites have updated their Shohei Ohtani next team odds.
Sportsbooks have Shohei Ohtani odds on his next team if he doesn’t re-sign with the Los Angeles Angels. According to a recent report, Ohtani will reveal his decision by the end of th...
2024 Super Tuesday Odds, Analysis, and Predictions
The most crucial date on the United States primary elections calendar is here, so it’s time for my 2024 Super Tuesday predictions and analysis of the odds at sites where you are betting on politics.
With primary elections in 15 states and American Samoa, there are 865 delegates up for grabs in the Republican and Democratic primaries. Put differently, over 33% of delegates will be awarded on Su...
2024 NBA Trade Deadline Rumors and Predictions
On Thursday, February 8, at 3:00 p.m. ET, the NBA trade deadline will officially arrive. With the NBA trade deadline rumors heating up, sports betting sites are handicapping all of the potential moves this week.
We are evaluating the latest NBA trade deadline rumors and current next team odds. Check out our NBA trade deadline predictions below, to see who we believe will be shipped out before...
WWE Elimination Chamber Predictions and Betting Odds
As the Road to WrestleMania heats up, the WWE Elimination Chamber betting odds at the best WWE sportsbooks are live and ready for your picks. One man and one woman will punch their tickets to WrestleMania XL inside the Elimination Chamber.
In addition to the Men’s and Women’s Elimination Chamber matches, there are two highly anticipated bouts for the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championship and Wo...
