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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...
Harris vs. Trump Debate Odds and Predictions: Who Will Win?
The Harris vs. Trump debate betting odds suggest an easy victory for the Democratic candidate in the upcoming clash on ABC. Most of the money has moved to her side, moving the odds further apart than they were between Biden and Trump.
Harris’ background as a prosecutor has turned the tables on Trump, whose fast speech and snark won him his debate against Biden. Can the former president still w...
Best High Roller Online Slots Available to US Players
High roller slots epitomize the high risk, high reward nature of gambling. Before I continue with my list of recommended titles with huge bets, I want to remind you that you shouldn’t play with money you can’t afford to lose. Only take acceptable risks when you play slots!
With that in mind, it’s time to highlight my picks for the five best high roller slot games. Every game on my list allows ...
2024-25 NFL Odds to Make the Playoffs: Can the Colts Surprise?
The NFL odds to make the playoffs always offer cool long-term opportunities for football bettors! The best NFL sportsbooks have released prices for every team’s chance to make the postseason, so I’m here to help.
In this article, I explore the latest betting prices and share my predictions and best bets to make the 2024-25 NFL playoffs! Here’s a quick overview of my selections, but I also prov...
How to Play Pontoon Online
One of the easiest casino games to learn how to play is Pontoon. The card game is similar to American 21, so experienced blackjack players will have a head start when learning how to play this casino card game.
Keep reading to learn how to play pontoon 21, including the rules of the game, its hours edge, and popular strategies for the game. I will also tell you how you can play pontoon f...
Shaquille O’Neal Props and Betting Odds – What Does 2024 Hold for “Shaq Diesel”?
We have some Shaquille O’Neal props and betting odds centering on one of the greatest big men in NBA history. O’Neal is a legend in the NBA, with four league titles, three Finals MVPs, and one regular-season MVP (which seems outlandish). O’Neal has also had his number retired by three teams: the Los Angeles Lakers, the Orlando Magic, and the Miami Heat (and at his alma mater, LSU, if you count th...
The 5 Best Alien Slot Machines You Should Play Online
The top alien slot machines combine the best parts of sci-fi with the excitement of modern slot games. In addition to showcasing fascinating alien creatures, these slots are also loaded with great bonus features.
This slots guide will provide an in-depth look at the five best alien slot games available online today. I will discuss the key features of each slot game and tell you the best casino...
Free Olympic Betting Picks: Paris 2024 Best Bets Today
Are you looking for the best Olympic bets today? The Sports Geek is releasing daily picks throughout the Summer Games in Paris! With 40 sports included at Paris 2024, the best Olympic betting sites have a variety of markets available every single day.
Not everyone has the time to sift through and analyze all these options, so we are making it easy for you to find the best Olympic picks today. ...
Next James Bond Odds, Props, and Predictions: What Will Happen in the Next 007 Film?
Markets for the Next James Bond odds have been released at entertainment betting sites, and there are various props in play for the next installment of the 007 franchise. The film won’t likely be released anytime soon as there is no word on a release date, or most importantly, who will step into the role of James Bond. Daniel Craig has had his final martini (shaken, not stirred) after a five-film...
EPL Relegation Battle 2024-25 Odds, Predictions, and Betting Pick
All three newcomers were relegated from the English Premier League last season, and the EPL relegation odds for 2024-25 paint a similar picture. The new boys and Everton are the most likely to go down, if we trust the soccer sportsbooks.
Still, the door to the Championship is open for a few other teams. Let’s explore the odds to get relegated from the EPL, the most likely teams to finish in th...
Premier League Golden Glove Odds and Predictions for 2024-25
The 2024-25 English Premier Golden Glove odds have three clear favorites at the top: David Raya (Arsenal), Ederson (Man City), and Alisson (Liverpool). They are the most likely to record the most clean sheets, which is how the award is determined.
The top soccer betting sites don’t expect another goalie to come close, but are their EPL Golden Glove odds accurate? Keep reading to find my analys...
