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Royal Ascot 2026 Day 2 Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, Best Bets
Royal Ascot Day 2 may not have the depth of the opening day, but it certainly has a headline act. The feature race on Wednesday is the Group 1 Prince of Wales’s Stakes, where all eyes will be on a mouthwatering clash between Ombudsman and Daryz in what promises to be one of the standout contests of the entire week.
Rather than spreading my bets across the card, I've kept things simple with jus...
FIFA World Cup Best Bets Today: Expert Predictions and Betting Picks
We will be sharing our 2026 World Cup predictions and betting picks each day during the tournament! Each day, our soccer experts will go through the latest odds, evaluate the teams, and provide their best bets with at least several hours in advance of the opening game of the day.
Here's an overview of our free World Cup picks for today, June 16.
PROP BETMATCHUPODDSBOOKIEBoth Teams to Scor...
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 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...
Easiest Sports and States to Go Pro for 2026
Every young sports fan's dream is to one day go pro. Whether that sport is football, baseball, hockey, or one of many others, the lure of playing a game for a living, plus the fame and fortune, drive many to dream big. But how likely is it to happen? We’ve broken down the odds to go pro in every major sport to help you decide if your dream can become a reality.
Read on to see which sports have...
World Cup 2026 Betting Trends: Wagering Percentages, Line Movement, & Sharp Money
As bettors gear up for 39 days of non-stop action, it’s crucial to track the latest 2026 World Cup betting trends. With the countdown on to the opening matchday, markets are already seeing heavy activity on futures odds to lift the trophy.
In this guide, we break down the latest World Cup betting trends, show where the public money is going, and pinpoint where the sharp action is landing on fu...
2026 FIFA World Cup Winner Odds and Predictions – Who Lifts the World Cup Trophy?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup winner odds are unsurprisingly led by European and South American powerhouses. The tournament has begun in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and 48 teams will vie to lift soccer’s most prestigious trophy. Realistically, the potential winners are fewer than ten.
Let's analyze the main favorites, a few contenders, and the best longshots before I share my World Cup wi...
Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets for June 17
Are you looking for the best KBO predictions today? We’re here to help with free, expert picks on the league! The Korean Baseball Organization is one of the most exciting baseball leagues in the world and can be a profitable market for savvy bettors.
All season long, The Sports Geek is bringing you daily free KBO picks and best bets. It can be difficult for casual fans who don’t follow Korean ...
WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Tuesday, June 16
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Tuesday, June 16, 2026! Each day, I analyze the WNBA schedule and odds, check the latest team news, and prepare my predictions and best bets.
Here are my best WNBA bets for today:
Daily WNBA Picks for June 16
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERToronto Tempo vs. Indiana Fever (-7.5) (-112) Lucky Rebel
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CFTC Sues New Mexico Over Kalshi as Prediction Market Fight Grows
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has sued New Mexico after the state tried to block prediction market operator Kalshi.
New Mexico claims Kalshi offers unregulated sports betting, while the CFTC argues the platform falls under federal regulation and is subject to the agency’s exclusive authority under commodities law.
New Mexico's Case Against Kalshi, and The CFTC Fires Back...
Score Big with The Sports Geek's $5K One Cup!
The FIFA World Cup is in full swing, but The Sports Geek is just heating up with an exclusive and free contest. The $5K One Cup gives you the chance to win a cool $5,000; all you have to do is make the correct picks!
Let's talk about how the whole thing works, what games will be part of it, and how to join:
The $5 One Cup: How it Works
You need make the correct picks from three games on ...
PGA US Open 2026 Betting Preview: Winner Odds, Predictions, & Best Bets
As one of golf’s premier tournaments approaches, the 2026 U.S. Open odds have been updated. This year, the spotlight shifts to the difficult Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. Can Scottie Scheffler find another gear, finally win his first U.S. Open, and complete the career Grand Slam?
In this tournament preview, I break down the latest outright odds, spotlight the leading con...
Best Golf Picks This Week - Free PGA and LIV Predictions
Are you interested in the best golf picks this week? The team at The Sports Geek has been working hard to find the top golf bets to consider making for this week’s tournament on the links.
We’ve gone over and researched the latest odds for the biggest tournaments, including the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, to pinpoint the most lucrative wagers. Head below to check our expert golf predictions this we...
Best World Cup Player Props Predictions for June 16
The best World Cup player props often deliver better value than traditional markets, as long as you know the teams well. That can be tricky with the new format that features 48 countries, but The Sports Geek is always happy to help!
After exploring the latest odds for June 16, here are top 2026 World Cup player prop bet picks today.
PROP BETMATCHUPODDSBOOKIEIdrissa Gueye to Be Shown a C...
Best 2026 World Cup Betting Contests and Bracket Challenges
The best 2026 World Cup betting contests can add an extra level of excitement to the tournament and open the door to excellent prizes. I found some cool bracket challenges, pickems, and more!
Keep reading to see the best contests for the World Cup, how they work, and what awards are up for grabs!
See the table below for the top World Cup bracket and pick’em contests at the best World Cup ...
Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets for June 16
Are you looking for the best KBO predictions today? We’re here to help with free, expert picks on the league! The Korean Baseball Organization is one of the most exciting baseball leagues in the world and can be a profitable market for savvy bettors.
All season long, The Sports Geek is bringing you daily free KBO picks and best bets. It can be difficult for casual fans who don’t follow Korean ...
