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...
Texas Approaches 2023 With the Potential to Legalize Sports Betting
Texas sports betting is not there yet, but is there a light at the end of the tunnel? Legal sports betting in Texas is lagging behind most states in the US going into 2023. However, there is reason to feel optimistic about sports betting in Texas.
The majority of states have legal sports betting up and running. It feels crazy to think where the legal sports betting landscape was in just 2017. Del...
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou Odds and Predictions
Two of the best heavyweights in their respective sports will collide this weekend in Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou. Ngannou will be making his boxing debut after a successful career in MMA. The fight is scheduled for this Saturday, October 28th, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
You can wager on this once-in-a-lifetime clash of heavyweight superstars. Boxing betting sites are loaded with great betting...
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 Betting Odds and Picks
The UFC 294 odds have seen a lot of changes leading up to the event. A major reason for this is that three fighters on the main card pulled out just weeks before the fight. Luckily, the UFC was able to find replacements quickly for its return to Abu Dhabi.
Keep reading to see the latest betting odds for UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2. I will break down the odds from the top UFC betting s...
What Is a Straight in Poker?
Understanding what is a straight in poker and what is not is one of the first things every poker player should master. Straights are a strong hand, but they can be challenging to secure, especially in games like Texas Holdem.
You need to master the rules for making straights if you want to succeed at the best online poker sites. Otherwise, you could miss out on a great hand. Or, even worse, yo...
2023 AL and NL Championship Series Odds and Predictions
On Sunday, October 15, an all-Texas battle between the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros opens the 2023 MLB League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park. We will be examining the latest 2023 MLB League Championship Series odds at MLB betting sites, with our ALCS and NLCS predictions included.
The stakes are high, as the winner of the ALCS and NLCS will book their tickets to the 2023 World Ser...
Kentucky Finally Enters Digital Age With Online Sports Betting
Sports bettors in Kentucky are officially entering the digital age with the legalization of online sports betting. On June 28, 2023, the Kentucky sports gambling bill went into effect and became the 38th state to legalize sports betting in the US.
Three months later, the wait is over for sports betting enthusiasts. They can begin locking in their wagers at legal gambling establishments in the ...
Boxing Odds and Picks: KSI vs. Tommy Fury, Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis
The KSI vs. Tommy Fury PPV is scheduled for this Saturday, October 14th. It will take place at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England. The pair of English boxers are one-half of the PPV’s double main event.
Also on this card is the highly anticipated matchup between Logan Paul and Dillon Danis. Despite rumors that Danis had dropped out, the Paul vs. Danis fight appears to be on for this S...
2023-24 NHL Picks and Predictions For Each Division
On Tuesday, October 10, the puck drops on a new season in the NHL. The Vegas Golden Knights will open up their Stanley Cup defense against the Seattle Kraken. We are evaluating the latest odds at NHL betting sites to make our best NHL picks and predictions for every division.
The NHL divisions consist of the Atlantic Division, Metropolitan Division, Central Division, and Pacific Division. Last...
Bellator 300: Nurmagomedov vs. Primus Odds and Predictions
Two weeks after a massive card in Ireland, Bellator returns with another giant MMA event. Bellator 300 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 7th, at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, CA.
This weekend’s event has 17 different bouts scheduled, including four championship fights. The top MMA betting sites have betting markets for every bout. Keep reading to see the latest Bellator 300 od...
Where Can You Gamble at 18?
Can you gamble at 18? If so, where can you gamble at 18? These questions are largely dependent on which jurisdiction you are located in. Rules will vary between countries, states, and territories throughout the world.
Gambling is often a rite of passage for young gamblers after they turn 18. But, legally, there are only certain jurisdictions that allow 18-year-olds to risk real money gambling....
