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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...
Paris 2024 Wrestling Odds: Will Yazdani’s Legacy Grow?
We have limited 2024 Olympic wrestling odds for Paris 2024, but I still see some good opportunities. The best Olympic betting sites should add various weight classes soon, so I will be alert for the best bets for wrestling at Paris 2024.
In this article, I focus on what’s available, exploring the latest odds and sharing my Olympic wrestling predictions for Paris 2024. The prices are courtesy o...
Copa America 2024 Winner Odds And Predictions
The Copa America 2024 odds won’t surprise anyone: Argentina and Brazil are the main favorites. The best soccer sportsbooks expect the two giants to determine the eventual winner, but I’m sure other teams will be eager to upset the odds.
The Copa is coming to the USA on June 20, so six North American nations will join their neighbors this year!
Let’s go through the latest Copa America winner...
Paris 2024 Women’s 3x3 Basketball Odds: Will USA Repeat for Gold?
As one of the most entertaining tournaments of Paris 2024 approaches, the 2024 Olympic 3x3 women’s basketball odds are now live at the best Olympic betting sites.
The world’s most talented women’s 3x3 basketball players will converge in Paris to vie for gold on the court. Continue reading to check out the best odds, comprehensive analysis, and my Olympic 3x3 women’s basketball predictions!
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Copa America 2024 Group D Odds And Analysis: The Group Of Death?
The Copa America Group D odds of the leading soccer bookies online strongly favor Brazil, but I’m not sure it’s going to be that easy. This is definitely the closest thing we have to a Group of Death in the tournament.
Colombia, Paraguay, and Costa Rica are all decent teams, so there’s no punching bag here. We should have several close games, so let’s analyze all countries before I share my Co...
NBA Summer League 2024 Free Best Bets Today
As the temperatures soar, it’s time to make your 2024 NBA Summer League picks at the best NBA betting sites! The annual NBA Summer League is scheduled across three states in Nevada, Utah, and California this year.
In this article, you can find free NBA Summer League best bets daily for the duration of the tournament until the finale! We also explain what our strategy for these is under t...
Shakur Stevenson vs. Artem Harutyunyan Odds: Is the Challenger Doomed?
As another highly anticipated bout approaches, the best boxing sites have released Stevenson vs. Harutyunyan odds! Shakur Stevenson is set to defend his WBC lightweight title for the first time at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Does Artem Harutyunyan have enough in the tank to shock the boxing world? Continue reading to find the latest odds, analysis, and Stevenson vs. Harutyunya...
Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin Odds: Tank Remains Lightweight King?
The Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin odds provide another betting opportunity in a very exciting year for the sport! The best boxing betting sites offer lines on the bout that will take place on June 15 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The WBA lightweight champion will put his title on the line against Martin in a highly anticipated showdown. Davis retained his belt with a KO victory...
Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury Odds, Fight Card and Predictions
The time has come for Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury, after several attempts to reschedule and multiple injuries from Fury. Paul vs Fury odds have numerous betting markets on Bovada, but you can also find specialty bets like “Jake Paul shorts color” at our trusted boxing betting sites.
Let’s dig into the odds and see how we can capitalize off Jake Paul boxing a ranked fighter for the first time.
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Paris 2024 Olympic Cycling Odds: Will Pogacar Continue His Dominance?
The 2024 Olympic cycling men’s odds show some familiar faces. Some of the world’s best cyclists just finished the Tour de France and will remain there for Paris 2024.
The best Olympic betting sites offer odds on the traditional road race, the time trial competition, and the mountain bike event. Fresh off the most prestigious race in cycling, it’s an exciting year to be a fan!
Below, I explo...
Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen Odds: Who Wins In Brazil?
The Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen odds give you the chance to bet on this famous rivalry for one last time. The two iconic MMA fighters will meet in the boxing ring on June 15, and the best boxing betting sites released opening prices for the winner almost immediately after the event was announced.
Silva and Sonnen will step into a boxing ring after meeting in 2010 and 2012 in the UFC. The f...
