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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...
2024 MLB All-Star Game Odds and Predictions: Winner, Home Run Derby, and MVP Picks
The MLB All-Star game odds for 2024 at MLB betting sites suggest a close game between the American and National Leagues, as well as a close battle in the Home Run Derby. The National League finally snapped their losing streak against the American League, winning 3-2 last year in Seattle. It was the National League’s first All-Star win since 2012.
I’ll take a look at the MLB All-Star Game betti...
Argentina vs. Canada Betting Odds and Prediction (Copa America 2024 Semifinal)
The Argentina vs. Canada odds for the upcoming Copa America semifinal suggest we’re going the same result as the tournament opener between the same two sides. Argentina won by 2-0 and the best soccer betting sites expect more of the same.
Can the young Canadian squad upset the world champions? Let’s analyze the latest odds and both sides, before I share my prediction.
The following Spain ...
Colombia vs. Uruguay (Copa 2024 Semifinal) Betting Odds, Analysis, and Pick
Colombia and Uruguay will square off against each other in the second Copa America 2024 semifinal. The odds suggest this one is essentially a coin flip, and it’s hard to argue with that! The difference to the other Last 4 clash is huge, since the odds for Argentina vs. Canada strongly favor Messi and co.
The bookies have no clue who’s winning this one, though– Colombia and Uruguay are almost i...
Spain vs. France (Euro 2024 Semifinal) Betting Odds, Prediction, and Pick
The first EURO 2024 semifinal is scheduled for Tuesday, July 9th 3 PM EST. The odds suggest a close clash between in-form Spain and offensively inefficient France.
According to the bookmakers, de la Fuente’s Furia is a slight favorite. However, France has an astonishing class of players who can turn the tide of a match in a single run. Despite their differences in terms of recent performances,...
Netherlands vs. England (Euro 2024 Semifinal) Odds, Prediction, and Pick
The Netherlands will meet England in the second EURO 2024 semifinal on Wednesday, July 10th. The odds for this one paint an interesting picture: the best sportsbooks expect a close and low-scoring match, similarly to the Spain vs. France odds.
Both teams had their ups and downs in the tournament but got the job done. Who will make it to the final? Keep reading for my analysis of both sides, an...
Betting Every Underdog During Euro 2024: Can This Be Profitable?
The Sports Geek Team is here with another wild idea – what will happen if you bet on every Euro 2024 underdog? Common sense suggests this should be a slightly losing strategy, but we wanted to test this for ourselves.
The premise of this experiment is fairly simple. International soccer tournaments like the EUROs attract millions (if not billions) of casual fans who watch the games and bet on ...
2024-25 NFL Rushing Leader Odds: Barkley Rolls in Philadelphia?
Who will lead the NFL in rushing yards in 2024-25? If you have a player in mind, you will be happy to hear that the best football betting sites offer NFL rushing leader odds!
I explore the latest prices and delve deep into the best bets to place in this article. Continue reading for a comprehensive evaluation of the favorites, the lines, and my best bets to lead the NFL in rushing!
The fo...
5 Best Casino Dice Games to Play Online
Casino dice games are extremely fun and usually provide a large variety of bets you can target. If that sounds appealing, I’m here to help by presenting you with my favorite titles from this category available online.
I break down the five best casino games with dice in this article I highlight the unique features of each game and share the best casino sites where you can find the titles on my...
2024 Copa America Quarterfinals Odds and Predictions: Who Will Progress?
The 2024 Copa America group stage is done and dusted, so we have odds for the quarterfinals. I dissect the latest lines and all matches in this article. Keep reading to find my quarterfinal predictions and best bets!
I have a detailed preview of all matches below, but before we get there, here’s a closer look at all QF matchups, odds, and predictions:
MatchOddsPredictionBookmakerArgentina v...
EURO 2024 Quarterfinals Odds and Predictions: Who Will Progress?
It feels like EURO 2024 started yesterday, but we now have betting odds for the quarterfinals! I dissect the markets of the top soccer betting sites in pursuit of the best bets for the upcoming knockout matches.
In this article, you will find my analysis of all encounters and predictions for the EURO 2024 quarterfinals. Before I dive deep into the games, here’s an overview of the odds and my t...
