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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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERDonovan Mitchell (CLE) First BasketCleveland Cavaliers vs. LA Lakers+...
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 31:
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 31.
PROP BETMATCHUPODDSBOOKIETotal Points: Gia...
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...
Exclusive Interview: Jonathan Vilma Tackles Questions About This NFL Season
Heading into the playoffs, it’s safe to say the NFL’s 2023-24 regular season has been a wild ride. From record scoring games to historic comebacks and backup QBs excelling, we’ve seen it all. With so much going on, we connected with Super Bowl winner Jonathan Vilma, to get his take on the top stories across the NFL.
Vilma reveals his front runners for the Super Bowl, who he believes is this se...
5 Best Online Slots with Vikings
Viking slots let you enjoy all the spoils of victory without having to go to war! Norse mythology and Vikings have long been popular themes for movies and television shows, but you can also enjoy them in many of the best online casinos.
In this guide, break down the five best Viking slot machines online. Il provide an in-depth look at every title on my list and include a casino that offer it b...
Blackjack Hand Signals for Beginners
Blackjack hand signals are the easiest way to communicate your intentions to the dealer. These non-verbal clues can be especially useful when you are playing at tables on crowded, loud casino floors.
This guide will break down everything you need to know about hand signals for blackjack. I will cover the five most common hand signals used at casinos by blackjack players. Furthermore, I will te...
Adesanya vs Du Plessis Odds: Middleweights Aim to Settle Score
The Israel Adesanya vs. Dricus Du Plessis betting odds are out at top UFC betting sites! To say there’s no love lost between these two, is an understatement.
Du Plessis will defend his middleweight title against Adesanya, the former two-time champion, at UFC 305 on August 18, 2024. The bout will take place in Perth, Australia. Given that the Nigerian-born Adesanya grew up in New Zealand, this ...
Best Rival Slots: High Prizes and Cool Graphics
Rival Gaming slots are commonplace at modern casino sites. This developer is known for creating popular and rewarding slot games that combine style with substance!
There are many great games from this creator, but what are the best Rival slots online? Keep reading to see my picks for the top five titles from this developer. I will give you an in-depth look at every game on my list and share to...
Return to Triumph: Jajaira Gonzalez on the Road to Paris 2024
Decorated boxer Jajaira Gonzalez is gearing up to represent Team USA Boxing at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. In our interview with her ahead of the games this July, Gonzalez discussed her career — including a four-year break from the sport — critical moments that shaped her career, and her advice for young boxers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNbi9bVgKm0
Her journey in the box...
2023 Women's World Cup Semifinals Preview & Predictions
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals did not disappoint. We had some thrilling action and some mild upsets that have set the stage for the Semifinals, which begin on August 15.
Our rate of accuracy with our predictions thus far, have been on point in both the Quarterfinals and from the Round of 16 as well. We’ll look to replicate that success as we break down the Spain/Sweden and Engl...
2023 Women's World Cup Quarterfinals Preview and Predictions
Following the conclusion of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Knockout Round, we are now left with just eight teams remaining. Given all of the shocking results and upsets, it should provide for an intriguing slate of soccer games throughout this weekend.
With the two-time reigning champions, United States, now eliminated, the World Cup is wide open for the remaining squads. A reminder that from...
When Can We Expect Online Sports Betting in Wisconsin?
Sports bettors in Wisconsin have been patiently waiting for an announcement regarding the legalization of online sports betting in the state. While Wisconsin approved a sports betting compact with the Oneida Nation in 2021, the law forbids online gambling. Therefore, legal sports betting options are limited in Wisconsin.
This begs the question: when will online sports betting be legal in Wisco...
Tour de France 2024 Odds: Does Vingegaard Three-Peat?
As the biggest spectacle in cycling quickly approaches, it’s time to make your Tour de France predictions for the three-week event! In this article, I explore the latest prices to win the Tour de France and release my exclusive picks.
The best cycling betting sites have updated Tour de France odds for wagering on the 111th edition of the 21-day race. In 2024, the Tour de France is scheduled fo...
