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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...
2022 US Midterm Elections Betting Guide: Odds, Predictions, FAQ
Betting on Politics was really never that big of a deal, with usually only the quadrennial US Presidential elections being the only betting option at select sportsbooks.
This was largely due to the US prohibiting wagering on politics.
However, after the surprise in the 2016 election where Donald Trump [R] pulled off the biggest upset in US history by beating Hillary Clinton [D], political be...
2024 Backlash France Betting Odds & Predictions
We already have 2024 Backlash odds for the France event, so it’s time to explore the first PPV since after WrestleMania and see what gambling opportunities are out there.
WWE Backlash has never been hosted outside North America, but that all changes when the WWE Universe invades Lyon Metropolis in France.
The WWE betting sites have released some WWE Backlash 2024 odds for the highly-anticip...
Caitlin Clark WNBA Prop Bets: Will She Win 2024 MVP?
In this article, I discuss the latest Caitlin Clark prop bets and her rookie predictions for her first season in the WNBA! Following a record-breaking four-year collegiate career at Iowa, Clark is the presumptive No. 1 pick of the 2024 WNBA Draft.
The upcoming WNBA Draft on April 15 is perhaps the most eagerly awaited in the league's history. The impressive viewership from women's March Madnes...
2023 Kentucky Derby Prop Bets
The 2023 Kentucky Derby is the 149th edition of the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs. It also marks the first race of the Triple Crown.
The Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes will complete the Triple Crown season following the Derby. Can a horse in the Kentucky Derby field win the Triple Crown?
You can bet on this Kentucky Derby Prop bet and many others at the best horse betting sites....
2025 Women’s March Madness Odds: Will South Carolina Repeat?
With the NCAA Women’s 2024 National Championship in the books, I examine the early 2025 Women’s March Madness odds at sports betting sites.
Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes were outmatched in the paint and had to settle as runners-up in an 87-75 loss to Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks. Despite Clark’s departure to the WNBA, are the Hawkeyes still contenders?
Below, check out the latest ...
NFL Draft 2024 Betting Odds, Projections, and Best Bets
The 2024 NFL Draft odds are clear – Caleb Williams is going to be the top pick this year. It’s hard to argue against that, and there’s not much value backing him, but the best NFL bookies online have other exciting markets for the next class of football talents.
I explore the latest NFL draft betting odds and share my predictions in this article. I’ve included a bunch of markets, so make...
6 Best Africa Slots to Try Online
The top Africa slots offer players a variety of themes, jackpots, and exciting prizes to choose from. The continent is home of some of the coolest animals in the world, so you can see many of them on the reels.
Other games are focused on Africa’s rich history and more specifically - Ancient Egypt! There’s something for everyone on the list, so keep reading to see the best African slot machines...
2024 X Games Aspen Odds and Predictions
The best extreme winter sports athletes from around the world gather in Colorado for X Games Aspen 2024. This year, sports betting sites have released a variety of enticing X Games odds.
We are analyzing the latest 2024 Aspen X Games odds and revealing our top X Games predictions for this year’s event. Head below to check out everything you need to know for betting on X Games Aspen 2024.
Wh...
Men's French Open 2024 Odds: Will Djokovic Defend His Title?
The men’s French Open 2024 odds of the top tennis betting sites suggest that this year’s Roland Garros will be very competitive! That’s refreshing after years of dominance by Rafa Nadal and opens up exciting betting opportunities.
The 128th edition of Roland Garros, scheduled from May 20 to June 9, features a loaded field, including French Open record-holder Rafael Nadal. The 14-time winner is...
Super Bowl 57 Betting Odds and Early Predictions
Updated Super Bowl 57 Odds Super Bowl 57 Odds Super Bowl 57 Betting Odds Opening Super Bowl 57 Odds Post Draft Super Bowl 57 Odds Preseason Super Bowl 57 Odds
We are going over the updated Super Bowl LVII odds for February 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. The 2023 Super Bowl odds continue to move from week to week. There is little consensus amongst the public this season.
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