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NFL Survivor Picks This Week: Safest and Riskiest Predictions for Week 3
Finding the right NFL survivor picks every week to win your pool can be difficult. Our team is here to help by providing three suggestions: safe, medium, and risky survivor pool picks, so you can decide if the time to take a gamble is right.
Without further ado, let’s move on to the best survivor picks for Week 3 of the 2026-27 season. We provide a summary first and our reasoning below that.
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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...
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.
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2026 NFL Week 2 Betting Preview: Odds, Lines, and Best Bets
A thrilling Week 1 is in the books, and the latest NFL Week 2 betting odds promise another exciting weekend of action. It starts with the Bills opening their new stadium against the Lions on Thursday Night Football and ends in LA with a showdown between the Giants (1-0) and the Rams (0-1).
Keep reading to see the current odds for every Week 2 matchup. I break down the betting lines for every g...
UFC 331 Odds and Predictions - Van vs. Pantoja for the Flyweight Belt!
The UFC 331 odds imply a close rematch between flyweight champion Joshua Van and former champ Alexandre Pantoja. The first bout ended very early due to injury, so these guys still owes an answer. I share my expectations for the main event in this article, but that's not all.
I’ll also look at two other matches, and dig into those for my best bets, along with UFC 331 predictions for the entire ...
Beat The Geek’s 2026 Contest is Now Live!
Do you have what it takes to Beat The Geek and win some cool prizes? Test your football knowledge in Beat the Geek’s free NFL Pick’em contest that's open for Week 1 picks. The Geek is ready to fight back after losing last season, so expect no mercy.
Register for a free account at The Sports Geek if you haven’t already, and make weekly picks on NFL spreads to win prizes. If you miss a week or t...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, February 3
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, February 3!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, February 3: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, February 3? Our experts made sure to check the stats and the latest odds before sharing their top picks for first point scorer tonight.
Here's a quick overview of our first basket betting picks, and you can find our reasoning in the next section.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERDesmond Bane (ORL) First BasketOrlando Magic vs. OKC Thunder...
Robinhood Out of Super Bowl Betting, Crypto.com Pushes Ahead
On Tuesday, February 4, investment giant Robinhood pulled contracts that would allow users to bet on the Super Bowl, following a request from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Crypto.com got the same request from the CFTC, but are proceeding with their plans to expand into sports betting through Super Bowl 59.
This could be a massive shift in online sports gambling
The S...
NFL Pro Bowl 2026 Betting Preview and Prediction: Who Prevails in Flag Football?
In another year of elite flag football during Super Bowl week, the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl should deliver a competitive matchup. AFC and NFC All-Stars will square off in San Francisco in an entertaining showcase of top-tier talent.
Let's break down the rosters before I share my 2026 NFL Pro Bowl predictions for the ultimate flag football showdown.
The NFC’s chemistry should be tough for...
Polymarket’s API Returns Player Props for NBA, NFL, NHL; Are Props Coming Soon?
The predictions market platform Polymarket currently doesn’t offer player prop bets on its website. However, The Sports Geek team found multiple player props available for NBA, NFL, and NHL games when using Polymarket’s official application program interfacing (API).
We requested all available markets for various NBA, NFL, and NHL games, and the list included multiple player props. While these...
Super Bowl 2026 Cross-Sport Props: Expert Picks
Super Bowl 60 cross-sport prop bets offer fun combos for the big game, especially if you follow other major sports as well. Most of these wagers are based on individual and team stats, and you have to pick which one will be higher.
We even got Super Bowl cross-sport bets with the Olympics this year, so there are plenty of options out there. Here are my top picks:
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Super Bowl 2026 Betting Contests: Free and Real Money Games
Super Bowl betting contests allow you to compete head-to-head with other football fans for big prizes and add extra spice to the biggest football game of the year. You can find many available for the 2026 Super Bowl, so I’m here to share my top picks.
Here are best Super Bowl betting contests available in 2026:
Contest NameEntry FeePrize PoolAvailable AtBeat the GeekA qualifying bet on th...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, February 2
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, February 2!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, February 2: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, February 2? Our experts made sure to check the stats and the latest odds before sharing their top picks for first point scorer tonight.
Here's a quick overview of our first basket betting picks, and you can find our reasoning in the next section.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERAnthony Edwards (MIN) First BasketMinnesota Timberwolves vs....
Alcaraz vs. Djokovic Odds and Prediction: Australian Open 2026 Final
The Australian Open 2026 Final odds for the clash between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are out! The bookies heavily favor the 22-year-old Spaniard over the 38-year-old Serb for Sunday’s final on February 1, 2026.
After two epic semifinals, the final pits Alcaraz, looking for his first Australian Open title and a career Grand Slam, against Djokovic, who seeks a record-breaking 25th slam ti...
