The Sports Geek Blog
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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...
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 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...
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 23:
PROP BETMATCHUPODDSBOOKIEAnytime Goalscorer...
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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERVictor Wembanyama (SAS) First BasketSan Antonio Spurs vs. NY Knicks+4...
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 25.
PROP BETMATCHUPODDSBOOKIETotal Points: Kri...
Devin Haney vs. Regis Prograis Odds and Predictions
Devin Haney vs. Regis Prograis is scheduled for this Saturday, December 9th. The fight is taking place at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, and will be for the WBC World Super Lightweight Title.
Prograis is the champion, but Haney is undefeated so far in his professional career. This exciting bout between two of the best 140-pounders is scheduled for 12 rounds.
Keep reading to ...
6 BetUS Casino Games You Won't Find Anywhere Else
BetUS casino games selection is full of hundreds of popular titles. In addition to offering popular selections, this casino also has plenty of games that are challenging to find anywhere else.
Online casinos are always looking for a way to get the edge over other gambling sites. One of the best ways to stand out from the competition is to have casino games that other sites do not. BetUS has se...
The Best Online Gambling Site For Playing Casino War
The Casino War game is one of the simplest, yet most exhilarating table games you can play at the best online casinos. Whether you are a newcomer or a veteran gambler, Casino War provides a thrilling experience without any complicated casino strategies.
To help you find the best Casino War games, we have taken a comprehensive look through online gambling sites. Not every online casino offers a...
The Best New Slots Games at Bovada
The best slots on Bovada offer everything players love about online gambling. They have well-developed user interfaces that make them easy to use. Also, you can enjoy the latest slot games from some of the most popular casino game developers.
And, of course, you can play slots for real money with your Bovada account. New games are added to this casino on a regular basis. The variety of themes ...
2023 PFL World Championship Odds and Predictions
On Friday, November 24, the PFL will be holding their annual World Championship event live from The Anthem in Washington D.C. The 2023 PFL World Championship currently has 12 fights scheduled, with nearly half of the bouts deciding tournament championships in their respective divisions.
Let’s take a closer look at the PFL World Championship odds, courtesy of the best MMA betting sites, and mak...
What Are MMA Point Spreads and How To Bet Them?
MMA spread betting, also commonly referred to as UFC spread betting, is a type of bet that can be placed on a fight at the best MMA betting sites. This type of wager is where you are betting on a fighter and the margin of points that they win or lose by.
What makes MMA point spreads different from betting on the moneyline is the +3.5 or -3.5 (+/- 5.5 in a title fight) next to the fighter’s na...
How to Play 4 Card Keno and Win
4 card keno is one of the most popular variants of the classic lottery-style casino game. Fans of keno like this version of the game because it allows you to bet on four cards at once. This allows you to get multiple wins at once, instead of just one.
Playing keno online is a lot of fun, but you need a winning strategy if you want to have sustained success. Creating a strategy for keno is chal...
2023 AEW Full Gear Odds and Match Predictions
On Saturday, November 18, All Elite Wrestling will be live on PPV from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California, for AEW Full Gear. This will be the fifth installment of the Full Gear franchise. Headlining the show is an AEW World Championship match as MJF puts his title on the line against Jay White.
As of this writing, there are nine matches scheduled for the PPV. However, it’s a safe bet th...
Three NFL Sleeper Teams That Could Make The Playoffs in 2023-24
There are a few teams every year that always sneak into the playoffs that no one expected. Last year, those teams included the New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks, and the Jacksonville Jaguars. So who will be the surprise playoff team this year and who should you consider betting on? Here are three potential playoff teams in 2023 and their odds of making the postseason, courtesy of Bovada:
Atlan...
Trade King Henry? Odds on Next Team If Titans Trade Derrick Henry
It appears the Tennessee Titans are officially throwing in the towel on the 2023 season. After winning nine or more games in seven of the last eight seasons, the Titans are hitting the reset button and are looking toward the future.
They have already traded away All-Pro safety Kevin Byard (to the Philadelphia Eagles) and several other veterans could be on their way out soon.
But is the year...
