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82nd Golden Globe Awards Odds and Predictions
Awards season has officially arrived, and we start with the Golden Globe Awards odds! The 82nd annual show is scheduled in Beverly Hills on Sunday, January 5, 2025, when the foreign press will honor the best movies and of the year.
Let’s analyze the latest Golden Globe Awards betting lines, starting with a quick overview of the odds and my 2025 Golden Globe predictions.
2025 Golden Globe Aw...
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 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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERAlperen Sengun (HOU) First BasketBoston Celtics vs. Houston Rockets+5...
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, January 3:
You can find the reasoning for our recommende...
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, January 3.
PROP BETMATCHUPODDSBOOKIETotal Points: Cade ...
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...
2023 Women’s World Cup Final and 3rd Place Game Odds and Predictions
After a month of thrilling soccer action, along with some shocking upsets, we are now down to just two games remaining at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
In the Women’s World Cup Semifinals, we witnessed England dismantle the hometown Matildas from Australia, while Spain secured a late-winner in a thrilling game against a pesky Swedish side.
As such, we will see England and Spain face-off ...
Epsom Derby 2024 Odds: Who Wins the Derby?
With all eyes on Epsom Downs Racecourse this weekend, the 2024 Epsom Derby odds are now on the board! The best horse racing betting sites accept wagers on all projected contestants, so let’s try to find the best picks.
Continue reading to check out the latest odds to win, favorites, sleepers, and my Epsom Derby predictions!
The following Epsom Derby odds are courtesy of Bet365:
HORSEOD...
77th Tony Awards Betting Odds And Predictions
Are you ready with your 2024 Tony Awards predictions before the biggest night on Broadway? If you’re not, I’m here to help by dissecting the Tonys betting odds and sharing my best bets for the 77th edition of the awards! The ceremony honors the best performances and plays on Broadway over the last year. Winning a Tony is the highest accolade a member of Broadway productions can receive. The top ...
Best WSOP 2024 Events: Which Tournaments Should You Watch?
As thousands of poker players descend on Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker, fans might wonder about the best 2024 WSOP events to follow. The Sports Geek is here to help with a list of the most exciting tournaments!
There are so many unique events in the WSOP that it can be difficult for casual observers to find the most interesting ones. In 2024, 99 WSOP gold bracelets are up for grabs f...
The Most Bizarre Things to Bet on in 2024
If you’re new to gambling online, you might run across weird bets that seem strange to say the least. In fact, some of these crazy bets might seem absolutely bizarre to you.
But, don’t worry about the validity of these wagers because these funny bets are not only entertaining to bet on, they’re safe to do so. The following is a list of bizarre things to bet on in 2024. Be warned, as this list ...
Sports Betting Takes A Big Step Forward In Oklahoma
Regulated sports betting in the Sooner State is inching closer to becoming a reality following recent developments of the latest Oklahoma sports betting bill to work its way through the State Legislature1.
Despite the failed efforts to legalize Oklahoma sports betting in 2022, there’s growing optimism that Oklahoma could join 36 other states with legal sports betting in the near future2. ...
The Best Tribal Casinos in California
Gambling in California has been a hotly contested topic for decades. Proof of this ongoing legal and moral battle could be seen with the failure to legalize California sports betting as voters said No to Props 26 and 27 in late-2022.
Further complicating California’s gambling industry is that some casino games are allowed, while others are not. Additionally, where these games are played at has...
Inside the Rise of Ohio State's Cotie McMahon
Cotie McMahon, Ohio State's sophomore standout, has a history with college basketball superstar Caitlin Clark, even if she wasn’t searching for it.
Ohio State and Iowa have a declared rivalry that could see them meeting in the women's March Madness Final Four in a few weeks, adding more fuel to the McMahon and Clark story.
TSG interviewed Cotie McMahon ahead of the 2024 College Basketball W...
Best Betsoft Slots and Where to Play Them
Betsoft slots are known for offering state-of-the-art graphics, high RTPs, and big cash prizes! This developer has created dozens of popular slot games, but only the best made this list.
Keep reading to see the five best Betsoft slots available. I considered each game’s RTP, maximum win, bonus features, and more when creating this list. In this article, I break down each game and share a top c...
Copa America 2024 Group B Odds And Analysis: Will Mexico Prevail?
The Copa America Group B odds of the top soccer betting sites suggest a close battle for the top spot! Mexico and Ecuador are the main favorites, but Venezuela and Jamaica will be hoping to find a way to the knockout.
Below, I explore the latest betting lines, provide a complete analysis for each nation, and share my exclusive Copa America Group B predictions!
Group B features a competiti...
