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 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...
Shohei Ohtani Odds – Prop Bets and Picks for This Season
You can find Shohei Ohtani odds for various historic achievements the star is pursuing this year. In his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ohtani is second in the majors with 44 homers, fifth with 99 RBIs, 14th with a .292 average, and tied for second with 46 stolen bases (as of September 4). How far can he go and are there potentially profitable Ohtani prop bets available online?
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2024-25 Europa League Winner Odds, Analysis, and Prediction
The UEFA Europa League winner odds for 2024-25 suggest that English sides are the most likely champions in this tournament.
The top soccer sportsbooks identify Spurs and Man Utd as the favorites, but the rest of the continent will be eager to prove them wrong. On top of that, we will see a new format with more games early on.
How does it work and what teams are most likely to go all the wa...
2024-25 Conference League Winner Odds, Analysis, and Prediction
The UEFA Conference League winner odds for 2024-25 highlight a clear favorite – Chelsea. The best soccer betting sites expect the English side to go all the way, most based on squad depth and quality.
However, the team struggled a lot last year and new manager Enzo Maresca has loads of work to do. Can he make Chelsea a formidable force, or are other teams more likely to win the Conference Leag...
5 Best NFL Player Future Props for the 2024-2025 Season
The best NFL player future props for the 2024-25 offer amazing opportunities to make some money from the individual performance of selected players. The best NFL betting sites offer odds on various statistical categories, so I’m here to share my top picks.
Keep reading to see my list of the top five NFL futures player props to make ahead of the 2024-2025 season. Here’s a quick summary before I...
The Best Progressive Jackpot Slots Games To Play Online
The best progressive jackpot slots can have six-figure prizes or higher. These styles of slots are becoming increasingly popular as more players recognize the potential offered by these unique prize pools.
You can find progressive prizes at both online and land-based slots. However, playing the best real money slots online is a more convenient way to attempt to win one of these giant jackpots....
76th Primetime Emmy Awards Betting Odds and Predictions
The Emmy odds are here for the 76th edition of television’s biggest night! If it feels like we just had the Emmys, it’s because we did…sort of. The 75th edition was held on January 15, 2024, due to strikes in the entertainment industry. It’s a quick turnaround to the 76th Emmys, which will be held on September 15. It airs on ABC at 8:00 PM ET.
However, I’m here to analyze the odds for the top...
The Sport Geek’s 10 Commandments for NFL Betting: Thou Shalt Win!
Before placing your bets this football season, The Sports Geek has compiled a must-read list of 10 Commandments for NFL betting in 2024-25!
While there is much to learn about NFL betting strategies, our 10 Commandments are a great starting point to guide you through the NFL season.
Continue reading to find TSG’s top tips and 10 Commandments that every NFL bettor should know for the upcoming...
2024 NFL Week 1 Betting Odds, Predictions, And Best Bets
As excitement builds on a new football season, the NFL Week 1 odds have been updated at the best NFL betting sites! I explore every moneyline, spread, and total to help guide you through the top wagers.
There are several profitable opportunities to start the NFL season with a bang in Week 1, including our free Beat the Geek contest that can bring you an NFL trip for two!
Before diving i...
Which Florida Pro Teams Support Sports Betting and How?
Florida has the unique honor of being the only state in the country to legalize sports betting and then having it taken back.
On November 22, 2021, a federal judge struck down a sports betting compact between the state and the Seminole Tribe on the grounds of violating gaming laws on tribal lands1.
The deal between the State of Florida and Seminole Tribe for exclusive sports betting rights ...
Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry Odds: Will the Problem Child Dominate?
The Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry odds are now on the board at the best boxing betting sites. Paul’s showdown with Mike Tyson was postponed to November, so the eccentric social media star will fight Mike Perry on July 20.
The former UFC fighter is taking a small break from his bare-knuckle career for a boxing match against Paul. Perry will secure a huge payday for this fight, so you can’t blame him...
