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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! Our experts go through the odds on any given night to discover the most valuable HR prop bets available.
They pick the best bets to hit a home run based on factors such as stats, recent trends, ballpark analysis, and more. We explain our approach in detail below, in case you want to build your own HR betting st...
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...
Best NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for Today, October 24
Picking the best NHL anytime goal scorer bets today can be time-consuming, but our hockey experts are here to help! They will share their goal scorer predictions daily from October to the Stanley Cup Final in June.
Here are our daily NHL goal scorer predictions for tonight, October 24:
You can find the reasoning for our recommended NHL goal scorer picks in the next section. Also, read bel...
2025 NFL Week 8 Betting Preview: Odds, Lines, and Best Bets
The NFL Week 8 odds and betting lines are available for all 13 games on the schedule. We have six teams on byes, making this one of the heaviest bye weeks of the season. Still, there are plenty of betting opportunities, so let’s talk about the best bets.
I break down the odds and lines for all games here, sharing my top wagers for each of them!
See the table below for updated odds on ever...
NBA Strength of Schedule: How Much Does NBA 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 2025-26 season of how far teams are traveling, the number of back-to-back games they have, and how it corre...
Thursday Night Football Week 8 Predictions: Vikings vs. Chargers
Finding the Thursday Night Football best bets this week can be tricky, but our team is here to help! We will share our analysis and expert predictions throughout the entire NFL season, including recommended TNF player props.
The Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers get Week 8 started with an NFC vs. AFC clash at SoFi Stadium. Check out our Thursday Night Football predictions and betting ...
Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen Odds: Who Wins In Brazil?
The Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen odds give you the chance to bet on this famous rivalry for one last time. The two iconic MMA fighters will meet in the boxing ring on June 15, and the best boxing betting sites released opening prices for the winner almost immediately after the event was announced.
Silva and Sonnen will step into a boxing ring after meeting in 2010 and 2012 in the UFC. The f...
Paris 2024 Gold Medal Win Totals: Will Team US Beat Expectations?
How many medals will Team US win in Paris 2024? I share my answer in this article that was inspired by the Olympic medal win totals odds offered by the best Olympic sportsbooks.
That’s right, you can place bets on the medal count over/under of various countries. Are you confident that certain nations will fall or rise above expectations? I see a few good wagers here, so let’s talk about them.
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Best Online Olympic Slots and Where to Play Them
Playing Olympic slots is a great way to get into the spirit of the Olympic Games. You can also enjoy these titles to keep the spirit alive in the years-long break between games.
I’ve gathered the best Olympic slot machines available online in this article. I break down the best features of each slot game on my list. I’ve also included a top casino site that offers the game (both free and real ...
Olympic Basketball Odds Heavily Favor Team USA In Paris
The Olympic basketball betting odds for the men’s tournament in Paris show us a clear favorite. To no surprise, the United States have been backed to win, even though the rest of the world has improved on the court.
There will be challengers, such as Serbia, Canada, and the host country, France. I go over their basketball Olympics odds and share my analysis and a pick on who will win the gold ...
Gladiator 2 Odds and Predictions: How Will Ridley Scott’s New Opus Fare?
Gladiator 2 odds have been released for the sequel to the original Gladiator, and this new film has big shoes to fill. The original won five Academy Awards at the 73rd Oscars in 2001, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Russell Crowe.
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But Gladiator 2 has a great cast, starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, and the great Denzel...
The 8 Most Common Roulette Myths Debunked
The number of roulette myths out there is staggering. So let's debunk the most common and potentially harmful of them, so you can adjust your expectations and improve as a roulette player.
Continue reading to learn about eight thoroughly debunked myths about live and online roulette, such as basing your bets on the previous spins and going after "even money" bets. We'll discuss each of these p...
Paris 2024 Women’s Soccer Winner Odds and Prediction
The Olympic women’s soccer betting odds for Paris 2024 suggest that the USA and Spain are the teams to beat. They have the quality, experience, and confidence going into the tournament, but other nations will be hungry to challenge them.
The first set of Women’s soccer tournament matches kick off a day before the opening ceremony, on July 25th. The grand final is set for August 10th and I’m he...
Paris 2024 Men's Soccer Winner Odds, Analysis, and Prediction
The men’s Olympic soccer tournament kicks off on July 24th, so it’s time to discuss the odds and the top teams.
In this article, I dissect the latest Paris 2024 men’s soccer betting odds and share my predictions for the competition.
Of course, besides the men’s event, there’s also the women’s iteration too. Feel free to check out our Olympic women’s soccer preview for more information...
2024 Olympic Women’s Handball Odds: Can France Win Gold on Home Soil?
The Olympic women’s handball odds for the upcoming tournament in Paris have a familiar country at the top of the list. France, the host, is favored to win another gold medal as the defending champions. The Olympic men’s handball odds also have the hosts as the favorite, but by a smaller margin.
However, there are a couple countries that could push France, notably Norway and Denmark. There is s...
Paris 2024 Women’s Cycling Odds: Dygert Brings Home the Gold?
The 2024 Olympic cycling women’s odds are now on the board at the best Olympic betting sites! There are a variety of cycling events to choose from to bet on at the Paris Games, including the road race, time trial, and mountain showdown.
In this article, I explore the latest betting prices, provide a comprehensive analysis, and reveal my top Olympic cycling women’s predictions at Paris 2024!
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