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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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERJaren Jackson Jr. (MEM) First BasketMemphis Grizzlies vs. New Orleans...
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...
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 27:
You can find the reasoning for our recommen...
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 27.
PROP BETMATCHUPODDSBOOKIETotal Points: Jay...
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...
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...
Paris 2024 Women’s Cycling Odds: Dygert Brings Home the Gold?
The 2024 Olympic cycling women’s odds are now on the board at the best Olympic betting sites! There are a variety of cycling events to choose from to bet on at the Paris Games, including the road race, time trial, and mountain showdown.
In this article, I explore the latest betting prices, provide a comprehensive analysis, and reveal my top Olympic cycling women’s predictions at Paris 2024!
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Paris 2024 3x3 Men’s Basketball Odds: Does the Gold Belong to Serbia?
As the clock ticks down to Paris 2024, the best Olympic betting sites have released Olympic 3x3 men’s basketball odds for this highly anticipated tournament!
3x3 basketball was officially introduced to the Olympic Games at Tokyo 2020. It was a welcome addition for basketball fans and returns to the Olympics in Paris. In this article, I explore the latest odds, dissect the favorites to win gold...
Paris 2024 Athletics Odds: Will Noah Lyles Take Home Gold?
As the top track and field athletes in the world prepare for Paris 2024, I explore the latest odds and reveal my 2024 Olympic athletics best bets! The leading Olympic betting sites have released a variety of markets, including prices to win gold on the track.
Will Team USA dominate in athletics at Paris 2024? The nation is notorious for winning gold medals on the track, so we’ll see how this h...
2024-25 NFL Receiving Leader Odds: Will Cheetah Fly High?
Who will lead the NFL in receiving yards next year? The best NFL betting sites offer NFL receiving leader odds, so you can bet on your favorites for the 2024-25 season! If you don’t have any, I’m here to help.
In this article, I explore the latest prices and locate the best bets to place to lead the NFL in receiving. Continue reading to check out my comprehensive analysis and predictions to le...
2023 NFL Black Friday Game Odds and Predictions
In the first-ever NFL Black Friday Game, the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets collide at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
On paper, the Dolphins are the vastly superior team. However, can a new starting quarterback jumpstart the Jets’ offense?
Let’s take a closer look at the Black Friday odds, courtesy of the best NFL betting sites, and make our NFL Black Friday predictions f...
NBA Players That Should Retire in 2024
Several NBA players need to retire ahead of this upcoming season, mostly because they are not on the same level anymore. However, don’t expect to see LeBron James’ name on the list! Even though he’ll be 40 in December, the Lakers’ star just made the All-NBA Third Team and is still a top player. He’s also waiting to see if the Lakers draft Bronny James, his oldest son.
In contrast, Father Time ...
2024 NBA Draft Odds, Prop Bets & Predictions
The NBA Draft odds for the 2024 edition have two international players at the front of the pack. The Atlanta Hawks stumbled into the #1 pick, despite having a 3% in the lottery! They have a huge decision to make ahead of the draft, which will be held on June 26th and 27th in Brooklyn, New York.
Who will be the top pick, and what are some NBA draft prop bets to check out? Read on to see our bes...
Michigan Online Sports Betting Rises, But Fantasy Sports Take Big Hit
Sports betting in Michigan has been flourishing since online gambling launched in January 2021. However, Michigan daily fantasy sports apps were recently delivered a blow due to new legislation that took effect in the state.
Some daily fantasy sports companies have taken advantage of legal gray areas to offer player prop bets on their apps. Lawmakers in Michigan, and other states like New York...
Men’s Wimbledon 2024 Betting Odds: Can Anyone Stop Alcaraz?
The men’s Wimbledon betting odds for 2024 suggest another epic between Sinner and Alcaraz is on the cards. The two met in the French Open semifinal this year, and the best tennis betting sites expect more of the same at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club!
One of the reasons is Novak Djokovic’s status for Wimbledon. The seven-time champion is listed as questionable, so can he recover ...
March Madness 2024 Sweet 16 Betting Odds and Best Bets
If you’re looking for the March Madness 2024 Sweet 16 best bets, I’m here to help! I go through the latest odds of the best March Madness betting sites and share my predictions for all matches.
If you wonder whether you need to trust me, let me just brag a bit about my results in the Round of 64! I finished with a record of 16-12-0 against the spread (ATS) for a 57.1% success rate. Additionall...
