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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...
Blackjack vs. Roulette: Which Game Is Better?
Blackjack vs. roulette : what game is better? This question doesn’t have a universal answer since both games provide a completely different experience. Some players enjoy the fast-paced roulette, while others prefer the more strategic blackjack.
If you’re still not sure which one is for you, I’m here to help with my roulette vs. blackjack comparison. Keep reading to learn more about the differ...
Paris 2024 Women’s Soccer Winner Odds and Prediction
The Olympic women’s soccer betting odds for Paris 2024 suggest that the USA and Spain are the teams to beat. They have the quality, experience, and confidence going into the tournament, but other nations will be hungry to challenge them.
The first set of Women’s soccer tournament matches kick off a day before the opening ceremony, on July 25th. The grand final is set for August 10th and I’m he...
Paris 2024 Men's Soccer Winner Odds, Analysis, and Prediction
The men’s Olympic soccer tournament kicks off on July 24th, so it’s time to discuss the odds and the top teams.
In this article, I dissect the latest Paris 2024 men’s soccer betting odds and share my predictions for the competition.
Of course, besides the men’s event, there’s also the women’s iteration too. Feel free to check out our Olympic women’s soccer preview for more information...
2024 WTA Wimbledon Betting Odds: A Wide Open Race?
The Wimbledon women’s betting odds tells us there are no clear favorites in the 2024 singles tournament! The top tennis betting sites don’t have clear favorites, with the lowest odds starting at +300.
Aryna Sabalenka sits atop the list of the favorites, but she has company. World #1 Iga Świątek is right behind her, just coming off a win at the French Open. 2022 champion Elena Rybakina is in th...
WNBA All-Star Game 2024 Odds: Will Team USA Beat the All-Stars?
As the top women’s basketball players converge on Phoenix, I review the odds and make my 2024 WNBA All-Star Game prediction! The best WNBA betting sites have released a variety of lines for this highly anticipated event at the Footprint Center on July 20.
It has been an incredible year for women’s basketball and sports in general. The WNBA All-Star Game provides an opportunity for the most tal...
Utah NHL Hockey Team Name Odds: Is Yeti the Pick?
The Utah hockey team name odds suggest that Yeti will be the final pick! Do you prefer another name? The NHL betting sites offer you the opportunity to correctly guess the new Utah hockey team name, which is a pretty cool prop bet!
In May, Utah’s team owner, Ryan Smith, revealed that the organization’s name, formerly the Arizona Coyotes, would be decided by a fan vote. The vote for the Utah ho...
Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden Golf Match Odds: Can Biden Upset Trump?
Donald Trump wants to face Joe Biden in golf match! The best political betting sites have responded by offering Trump vs. Biden golf odds for a potential showdown!
After the two traded barbs regarding their golf game at the first debate, Trump proposed the idea of a match at a recent political rally. Although the match is only hypothetical, with a low likelihood of happening, it’s a fun bet to...
Time Person of the Year 2024 Betting Odds and Predictions
The Time Person of the Year 2024 odds have shifted, and you can find value at two different online sportsbooks, depending on who you want to bet on. Artificial Intelligence was the favorite at the end of March, but it has opened up to a host of candidates.
I’ll analyze the favorites, the differences in the odds between entertainment betting sites, BetUS and BetOnline, and more before I give yo...
2024 Puppy Bowl Odds and Predictions
The action on the field at Super Bowl 58 isn’t the only game that online betting sites are offering odds for. The best canine football athletes from across the country are busy preparing for Puppy Bowl XX.
Members from Team Ruff and Team Fluff will square off for the rights to the Lombarky Trophy on Super Bowl Sunday. Check out the latest 2024 Puppy Bowl odds and our bold Puppy Bowl prediction...
2024 Olympic Women’s Handball Odds: Can France Win Gold on Home Soil?
The Olympic women’s handball odds for the upcoming tournament in Paris have a familiar country at the top of the list. France, the host, is favored to win another gold medal as the defending champions. The Olympic men’s handball odds also have the hosts as the favorite, but by a smaller margin.
However, there are a couple countries that could push France, notably Norway and Denmark. There is s...
