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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...
WTA US Open 2024 Tennis Odds: Will Swiatek Bounce Back?
The 2024 US Open women’s odds are live at the best tennis betting sites! Following a thrilling event in Paris at the Olympic Games, the top women’s tennis players in the world gather in New York for the US Open.
There were some stunning moments at Paris 2024, including world No. 1 Iga Swiatek losing in the semifinals against Zheng Qinwen. Will she bounce back to win her second US Open?
Cont...
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Knockout Round Odds and Predictions
Following the conclusion of a thrilling group stage at this year’s 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, we are now onto the knockout round matches, and there is sure to be plenty of excitement and betting value in the cards for the games spanning between August 5th-8th.
With so many surprising group stage results, it has certainly opened up the draw. The defending Olympic champions from Canada bowed o...
NHL Draft 2024 Odds: Levshunov to the Blackhawks?
The 2024 NHL Draft betting odds are now live on the board at the best NHL betting sites! As the newest crop of NHL prospects get ready to realize their dreams, there is cash to be made on NHL Entry Draft bets.
In a first for the league, the NHL Draft is scheduled to be held at The Sphere in Las Vegas, NV. From June 28 to June 30, 224 players will hear their names called through seven rounds.
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Paris 2024 Boxing Odds and Best Bets: Khyzhniak for the Gold?
We have Olympic boxing odds for multiple weight classes for Paris 2024, both for men’s and women’s competitions. With so many great options on the board, I’m here to help by sharing my best Olympic boxing bets!
In this Paris 2024 boxing guide, I explore all the latest prices of the best Olympic betting sites, analyze each weight class, and make my 2024 Olympic boxing predictions for the men’s ...
Lottery vs. Scratch Cards: Full Comparison
The lottery vs. scratch cards debate is complex since the two games have many similarities. Both gambling options offer the chance at huge wins, and they are distinctly different from most other casino games.
This article will cover everything you need to know about the differences between scratch cards vs. lottery betting options. I break down the odds, specific strategies, expected wait time...
Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos Jr. Betting Odds and Predictions
The latest Lomachenko vs. Kambosos betting odds for the IBF lightweight title right are available! The boxing betting sites expect the Ukrainian to win this clash, but let’s see if there are any good bets up for grabs.
Vasiliy Lomachenko and George Kambosos Jr. will square off at the RAC Arena in the latter’s home country of Australia. Kambosos Jr. will enjoy support from the home crowd in Per...
Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou Betting Odds And Predictions
As the highly anticipated showdown between Anthony Joshua (27-3-0) and Francis Ngannou (0-1-0) nears, the Joshua vs. Ngannou odds are seeing increased action at sports betting sites.
After Ngannou shocked the world and fought competitively against Fury, there has been growing interest in how he responds. Let’s check out the latest betting odds for Joshua vs. Ngannou, then delve into our predic...
Democratic Vice President Odds, Favorites, and Predictions
The Democratic vice president odds show a tight race between candidates who were in line for the presidency only weeks earlier. Political betting sites have VP betting odds on the most obvious choices and August’s possible surprises.
If you think you know which of these candidates could be Harris’ VP pick, then you have until August 19 to place your bets. If she doesn’t announce her pick at he...
Best Wimbledon Sleepers: Can Fritz Shock the World?
As the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament in the world approaches, there are Wimbledon sleepers on the board to know about! While the favorites to win Wimbledon are well-known among tennis fans, there are big underdogs to consider at the best tennis betting sites!
I am taking a deep dive into the best Wimbledon men’s sleepers and sleepers on the women’s side. Continue reading to check ...
ATP US Open 2024 Tennis Odds: Will Alcaraz or Nole Prevail?
The 2024 US Open men’s winner odds paint a familiar picture for the last Grand Slam tournament of the season. The best tennis betting sites favor Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic for the title.
It’s going to be interesting because the ATP US Open starts only two weeks following Paris 2024.
Who will have the mental and physical fortitude to rise to the occasion after the Olympics at Flushin...
