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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...
The Best Super Bowl 58 Prop Bets To Wager On
For many sports bettors, Super Bowl prop bets are the hallmark of the Big Game. Instead of being concerned with the final score, prop betting allows gamblers to wager on the game within the game.
We are analyzing the best Super Bowl 58 prop bets, courtesy of the best NFL betting sites, for the players, teams, and general game props in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sunday, February 11th.
What Are Th...
2023 NFL Week 18 Odds and Predictions
Week 18 marks the final slate of regular season games for the 2023-24 NFL season. Finalizing Wild Card Round matchups and seeding is on the agenda for this week.
Let’s take a look at the opening NFL Week 18 odds, courtesy of the best NFL betting sites, and make our Week 18 NFL predictions for the full slate of action. All odds are courtesy of Bovada.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens...
2024 Super Bowl MVP Odds and Predictions
Following the final whistle at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the Vince Lombardi Trophy will be awarded to the winner of Super Bowl 58. Also, the Super Bowl MVP will be announced shortly afterwards. We are breaking down the latest Super Bowl MVP odds at NFL betting sites and making our predictions.
The Super Bowl offers an array of betting opportunities for gamblers. If you want to bet on the...
Weird Super Bowl 58 Bets To Wager On
The Super Bowl betting experience isn’t complete without weird Super Bowl bets. From funny Super Bowl prop bets to outright crazy bets, NFL betting sites have you covered in Las Vegas for Super Bowl 58.
We are taking a look at a variety of weird bets for the Super Bowl. If you can’t get enough Super Bowl novelty bets, consider checking out our Halftime Show and coin toss predictions. Of cours...
Where To Stream Super Bowl 58
CBS owns the rights to the over-the-air broadcast of Super Bowl 58. What about if you need Super Bowl streaming online? Fortunately, there are a few Super Bowl live stream options available that will air the game via your computer, mobile device, or television.
For sports bettors wagering at NFL betting sites, following their Super Bowl prop bets and live betting, it is important to have relia...
2023 AEW Worlds End Odds and Predictions
On Saturday, December 30, AEW returns to PPV with its inaugural Worlds End event live from the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island, New York. This marks the first ever AEW PPV to be held in the state of New York.
Long Island’s own, Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF), defends his AEW World Championship against Samoa Joe in the main event of the night. Currently, nearly all of the major A...
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer Odds and Predictions
On Saturday, February 10, the UFC will be live from their UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, for UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer. The main event of the evening is a middleweight contest between Jack Hermansson and Joe Pyfer.
UFC betting sites have dozens of exciting betting markets available for this 14-fight card. Let's take a look at the latest UFC odds, courtesy of BetUS, and make our UFC...
Best 2024 March Madness Contests and Bracket Challenges
Joining March Madness contests can make the NCAA tournament even more exciting for both college basketball junkies and casual fans. You don’t have to be an expert to take advantage of a wide range of free and real money contests that offer lucrative rewards at the best March Madness betting sites.
I selected the best real money and free March Madness 2024 contests available on the web for our ...
Best 2024 March Madness Betting Bonuses and Promotions
You can find a bunch of March Madness 2024 bonuses and promotions, so betting on the tournament can be very profitable. Taking advantage of free bonuses is one of the simplest ways to increase your odds of finishing with a profit.
That’s why I looked around to pick the best betting bonuses for March Madness for our readers. I’ve included several promotions that could boost your returns from th...
The 2024 Players Championship Betting Odds And Predictions
Following a Scottie Scheffler golf clinic at Bay Hill, The Players Championship betting odds for the “fifth” major have been released at the best golf betting sites. The world number one is the main favorite, but multiple other golfers will be challenging.
The Players Championship 2024 comes equipped with a whopping purse of $25 million. With one of the largest purses on the PGA Tour, the even...
