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Beat The Geek’s 2026 NFL Contest is Now Live!
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Best Home Run Bets Today – MLB HR Predictions
Who will hit a home run today in the MLB? Check our best HR bets today to find out! I go through the odds on any given night to discover the most valuable HR prop bets available.
I pick the best bets to hit a home run based on factors such as stats, recent trends, ballpark analysis, and more. I explain my approach in detail below, in case you want to build your own HR betting strategy.
If y...
WWE SummerSlam 2026 Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, and Picks
There are WWE SummerSlam 2026 odds available for most matches on the card, so it’s time for some betting picjs! The card at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota is shaping up to be a thriller, so let’s dive into the latest markets.
I share 2026 SummerSlam predictions for every match for the big PPV on ESPN's streaming service and Netflix. Continue reading to check out the latest odds, a...
Ginger Joe's Weekend Best Bets in Horse Racing: Goodwood Edition
The final day of Glorious Goodwood is upon us, and we've got another excellent card to round off what has been a fantastic week of racing. As always, I'll be bringing you my previews, best bets and analysis here on The Sports Geek, with three selections from Saturday's action at Goodwood.
I've started in the opening Summer Handicap, where I've found a horse at a nice each-way price that I coul...
Best NRFI Bets Today – No Runs First Inning Picks UPDATED DAILY
Interested in the best NRFI bets today? You’ve come to the right place since our MLB experts share their no runs first inning picks daily! We go through the odds to find the highest value picks for this market and bring them to you.
The table below contains our top NRFI predictions, but we also explain our reasoning for each bet and our overall strategy later in this article.
Best No Runs F...
Top NFL Survivor Pools Online for 2026-27: Best Sites for Free and Real Money
Joining the best NFL survivor pools in 2026 is one of the leading ways to make the upcoming football season more exciting and potentially win big prizes. We’ve handpicked the top free and real-money websites that offer survivor pools, including one with a $500,000 prize!
These contests go by many names, including survivor pools, knockout pools, eliminator pools, and last-man-standing contests....
NFL Week 16 Upset Picks: Best Underdog Predictions
Finding the best NFL underdog picks this week is challenging, but it can open the door to fantastic payouts! I’m always on the hunt for NFL upset predictions for each week of the pro football season.
Here are the best NFL Week 16 underdog predictions!
UNDERDOG PICKODDSBOOKMAKERTitans to beat Chiefs+160BovadaJets to beat Saints+186BetOnlinePatriots to beat Ravens+134BetUS
The three unde...
World Jr. Hockey Championship 2026 Betting Preview: Best Bets & Winner Odds
The 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship odds suggest it’s going to be a competitive tournament. Still, there are two powerhouses leading the betting markets, but can they live up to their status of favorites?
I explore the latest WJC winner odds, analyze the top frontrunners, and share my IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship predictions.
World Jr. Hockey Championship winner odds are co...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, December 19
Targeting NCAAB player props is one of the best ways to profit from the college basketball season. Picking the best player prop bets daily is challenging, but our team of basketball experts is always on the hunt for profitable opportunities.
Expect daily predictions from us, as long as the season is active. Here are our best NCAA college basketball player props today, December 19!
PROP BE...
Best College Football Player Props Today: NCAAF Player Prop Bets for December 19
I deliver my best college football player props daily after carefully going through all matches and the latest odds to find value. I cover NCAAF markets like anytime touchdown scorers, passing and receiving props.
Here’s an overview of my recommended college football player prop bets today. If you want reasoning and more details, you will find them in the next section.
PROP BETMATCHUPONL...
NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, December 19: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, December 19? Our experts made sure to check the stats and the latest odds before sharing their top picks for first point scorer today.
Here's a quick overview of our first basket betting picks, and you can find our reasoning in the next section.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERBam Adebayo (MIA) First BasketMiami Heat vs. Boston Celtics...
NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, December 18: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, December 18? Our experts made sure to check the stats and the latest odds before sharing their top picks for first point scorer today.
Here's a quick overview of our first basket betting picks, and you can find our reasoning in the next section.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERAce Bailey (UTA) First BasketLA Lakers vs. Utah Jazz+700Luc...
Anytime TD Scorer Predictions This Week: Who Will Score a Touchdown in Week 16?
I hunt for the best NFL anytime TD scorer bets every week by going through the latest odds and finding value bets. I combine stats, matchups, recent form, and other factors when preparing my anytime touchdown scorer predictions and then look at the prices for the best odds.
With that in mind, here are my best anytime TD bets for Week 16, including a healthy parlay!
Anytime TD Scorer Predict...
Best College Football Player Props Today: NCAAF Player Prop Bets for December 18
I deliver my best college football player props daily after carefully going through all matches and the latest odds to find value. I cover NCAAF markets like anytime touchdown scorers, passing and receiving props.
Here’s an overview of my recommended college football player prop bets today. If you want reasoning and more details, you will find them in the next section.
PROP BETMATCHUPONL...
UEFA Conference League Predictions and Best Bets for Today, December 18
Working on your Conference League predictions requires a lot of effort, with so many teams from obscure soccer leagues involved in the action. I'm here to help with my Conference League best bets for today, December 18.
After analyzing all matchups and the latest odds, here Conference League picks that I like the most.
Conference League Predictions for Today, December 18 (Snapshot)
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Conor McGregor Says He’s Fighting at the White House; Who Could He Face?
Conor McGregor said in an interview that his return to the UFC at the White House is a “done deal”.
McGregor hasn’t fought in the UFC since July 2021, but he is still the most marketable star in the company.
There are a number of people McGregor could fight at the White House, including Dustin Poirier, Nate Diaz and Michael Chandler.
Conor McGregor said in an interview that his UFC ret...
