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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...
Little League World Series 2024 Odds: Is Florida the Team to Beat?
The 2024 Little League World Series odds are now live at the best sports betting sites! If you are interested in betting on the world’s best 10-to-12-year-old baseball players, you’ve come to the right place.
Scheduled for August 14 to August 25, the Little League World Series features 20 teams vying for the championship in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. There are 10 teams representing internatio...
2024 NFL Preseason Week 3 Odds: Will the Chiefs Bounce Back?
The NFL preseason might be an exhibition show, but you can still find odds and make some money with your betting picks! I’m here to help by revealing my NFL preseason Week 3 best bets!
In other words, starters rarely play meaningful, if any, minutes in the final week of the preseason. It’s critically important to not base your NFL preseason Week 3 picks at NFL betting sites on starting QBs, bu...
Paris 2024 Olympics Men’s Volleyball Odds: Will France Win Gold at Home?
As the road to Paris shortens, the 2024 Olympic volleyball men’s odds are now live at Olympic betting sites! The volleyball tournament promises to be a thrilling event filled with plenty of parity.
With several talented squads set to take the floor in Paris, the latest prices suggest this will be a wide-open competition. There isn’t much separating the top contenders.
Continue reading to ch...
Super Bowl 59 Halftime Odds – Kendrick Lamar Ready for an Epic Halftime Show in New Orleans!
The Super Bowl 59 halftime show odds are out for the big game in New Orleans on February 9, 2025! While the players rest in the locker rooms, Kendrick Lamar will take to the stage for the halftime show as the main act!
We have Super Bowl 59 predictions for guest appearances, the color of Lamar’s top, what song he’ll open with and of course, will he diss Drake? See what I think, with prediction...
UFC 303 Betting Odds: Pereira vs. Prohazka Best Bets
The UFC 303 odds for this card have changed dramatically, with several fights being called off. I wondered here if Conor McGregor would fight Michael Chandler at this event. The answer is no, as McGregor is injured. A light heavyweight bout between former champion Jamahal Hill and Khalil Roundtree Jr. was also on the card, but Hill is injured and Roundtree Jr. took a tainted supplement.
Howeve...
2024 WWE Bash in Berlin Odds: Gunther Topples Randy Orton?
The WWE Bash in Berlin odds are beginning to trickle out, so it’s a good time to check out the best wagers at the top WWE betting sites. This is the first PPV on the schedule since a thrilling SummerSlam.
The big summer showprovided several memorable moments, including championship titles changing hands. What does the Bash in Berlin have in store for us on Saturday, August 31?
Head below to...
2023 XFL Championship Odds and Predictions
The XFL is back for its third attempt as a professional football league. Only a week after Super Bowl 57, the XFL will open their season with two games on February 18th and February 19th.
Not only are there odds for each game of the opening weekend, but the best XFL betting sites also have a futures bet up for the 2023 XFL Championship odds.
The first two attempts to run the XFL met differe...
Oasis Reunion Odds and Predictions – Will the Gallaghers Split Again?
The Oasis reunion odds were looking quite slim, even as recently as a month ago. The band broke up, seemingly for good, in 2009 because of the poor relationship between the Gallagher brothers. A reunion wasn't on the cards for almost 15 years, but everything changed overnight.
On August 27, Oasis fans all over the world rejoiced:
https://twitter.com/oasis/status/1828341740572479734
Th...
UFC Noche Odds and Picks – Welcome to the Sphere!
We have the UFC Noche odds for one of the biggest UFC cards to date! The organization booked the Sphere in Las Vegas for this one to create a unique atmosphere for UFC 306. But who will thrive on this special occasion?
https://twitter.com/espnmma/status/1806150941185364450
UFC Noche features two title fights on the card, headlined by bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley taking on Merab Dva...
How and Where to Play the Lucky Wheel Casino Game Online
The Lucky Wheel casino game combines the excitement of roulette-style games with the ease of slots. It also opens the door to exciting prizes, if you decide to play with real money.
This guide will cover everything you need to know about playing the Lucky Wheel game at online casinos. I explain the game’s rules, provide my best tips, and highlight the best sites for trying this unique casino g...
