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 20:
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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERDonovan Mitchell (CLE) First BasketMilwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cava...
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 20.
PROP BETMATCHUPODDSBOOKIETotal Rebounds: E...
2023 Ryder Cup Odds: Will Team USA Or Team Europe Win?
One of the greatest spectacles in competitive golf is nearing tee-off time at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in beautiful Rome, Italy. The par 71, 7,200-yard course is home to the 2023 Ryder Cup, from Friday, 29, 2023, to October 1, 2023.
We have the latest 2023 Ryder Cup odds and the best bets that you should make at golf betting sites. As simple as the Ryder Cup is from a match p...
Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo Odds, Props and Predictions
The highly anticipated bout of Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo takes place in Las Vegas this Saturday, September 30th. Charlo will be making the jump to 168 pounds to challenge Alvarez this weekend.
This is a rare meeting of top boxers as both Charlo and Canelo have earned “undisputed” status in their respective weight classes. Thanks to the top boxing betting sites, you can wager on this me...
Should You Play Blackjack at a Full Table or Just Against the Dealer?
Blackjack has been the most popular casino game in the world for a very long time. The game is simple enough that new players can learn it quickly. Blackjack is also complex enough that it keeps even the most advanced players coming back again and again.
The game is very popular, so you will likely have to ask yourself if it is better to play blackjack alone or at a full table. Top blackjack c...
Bellator 299 Odds and Predictions
Bellator returns to Dublin for one of the biggest fight cards of the year. There are nearly two dozen fights scheduled to take place in 3Arena this Saturday, September 23rd. Keep reading to see a complete breakdown of all of the latest Bellator 299 odds, courtesy of the top MMA betting sites.
Bellator 299 Predictions
There are nearly two dozen fights scheduled for this weekend, and the best...
College Football Betting Trends You Should Know For Week 2
Week 1 was a thrilling week of College Football action and, with even bigger matchups for Week 2, we are back with an assortment of key betting trends to help you out with your wagers this weekend.
As such, there are some unique betting considerations and historical trends to keep in mind when betting early-season NCAA football.
To date, home teams have reigned supreme within the college la...
Five Online Gambling Sites Like Hard Rock Social Casino
Hard Rock Social Casino is one of the latest free casinos to hit the market. This social gambling site stands out from many others of its kind because it is associated with the Hard Rock Brand. Hard Rock is one of the most recognizable casino brands.
Now, you can enjoy all of the fun of playing at a Hard Rock casino without worrying about the cost. This social casino is completely free to use....
College Football Betting Trends You Should Know For Week 1
No disrespect to the Week 0 games, but College Football is truly back in action this weekend with a full slate of gridiron matchups. We’ve got some key betting trends to help you out with your wagers this weekend for all of the top Week 1 games.
Teams playing their season opener against an opponent, that has already played a game, have gone an impressive 50-29 against the spread. That’s an imp...
5 Reasons to Start Live Betting More Often
If you’re serious about making money and consider yourself a true sports expert, live betting might be the perfect wagering option for you.
The reasons live betting has become so popular over the years are clear. It’s fun and interactive, more accessible than ever due to an abundance of online gambling platforms, and it allows you to find high-value plays in nearly every game. ...
How to Become Skilled at Betting on Sports
According to the Council on Compulsive Gambling, about one-half of one percent of gamblers are considered “professional” – that is, they approach betting as a job rather than a source of entertainment. Using those numbers, we can confidently say that maybe a few hundred thousand Americans gamble at a professional level.
These are skilled and confident bettors who have learned how to organize, ...
The Best NFL Underdog Picks For Week 1
Kickoff for the 2023-24 NFL season has almost arrived. To get you started, we have evaluated every matchup on the board and identified the best Week 1 NFL underdogs to bet on at NFL betting sites.
There is a slew of NFL underdogs to consider including on your betting card for the opening week of action. Last year, some of our best NFL picks were on the underdogs. The dogs were barking and stas...
