Basketball Blogs
This is The Sports Geek’s collection of basketball blogs. Whether you’re a fan of college basketball or the NBA, we’ve got blogs for you. Scroll down and check out our latest basketball blogs.
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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...
2025 WNBA Finals Betting Preview – Can Las Vegas Hold Off Phoenix for the Title?
The WNBA Finals odds suggest that Las Vegas have the edge over Phoenix in what should be a fantastic championship series. The Aces have been historically good down the stretch, but the Mercury will be a tough out.
Which team wins the title? I’ll analyze both sides and give you my WNBA Finals predictions, along with a pick for WNBA Finals MVP, at the end of this article!
TEAMODDSLas Vegas ...
WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Monday, July 14, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Monday, July 14, 2025! 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 July 14
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERChicago Sky (+10.5) vs. Minnesota Lynx (-110)Bovada
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WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Friday, July 11, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Friday, July 11, 2025! 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 July 11
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERIndiana Fever (-1) vs. Atlanta Dream (-105)Bovada
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WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Thursday, July 10, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Thursday, July 10, 2025! 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 July 10
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERWashington Mystics (-2.5) vs. Las Vegas Aces (-110)BetUS
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WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Wednesday, July 9, 2025! 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 July 9
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERChicago Sky (-1) vs. Dallas Wings (-110)BetUS
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, October 22: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, October 22? 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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERDonovan Mitchell (CLE) First BasketCleveland Cavaliers vs. N...
NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, October 21: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, October 21? 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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERShai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) First BasketHouston Rockets vs...
NBA Power Couples Ranked by Zodiac Compatibility
From baby announcements to off-court drama, NBA power couples give fans plenty to talk about. Love is in full court, but how compatible are these basketball power duos when it comes to the stars? To answer that, we’ve analyzed the birth signs and relationship timelines of the league’s most talked-about couples.
The results are our Cosmic Compatibility Score, which weighs Sun Sign compatibility...
NBA Most Improved Player Odds for 2025-26 – Who Will Take It to the Next Level?
The 2025-26 NBA Most Improved Player odds feature a slew of good players, and some are already very good. But who will improve enough to win the award, and what is the best MIP prediction from a betting perspective?
I analyze the NBA MIP odds and break down the most likely winners. Keep reading until the end of this article for my best bet for the NBA Most Improved Player in the 2025-26 season...
NBA DPOY 2025-26 Betting Preview: Odds, Favorites, Predictions
The 2025-26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds have been updated recently, and the latest prices point to one betting favorite at the top! After an injury derailed his campaign a season ago, Victor Wembanyama is back and expected to be a dominant force on defense.
Will he capture his first DPOY award, though? Let’s check out the betting odds, analyze the top favorites, and reveal my best NB...
WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Friday, October 10, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Friday, October 3, 2025! 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 October 10
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERLas Vegas Aces (-3.0) vs. Phoenix Mercury (-113)Lucky Rebel
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NBA MVP Odds and Predictions: Can SGA Repeat in 2025-26?
The NBA MVP odds for the 2025-26 suggest a 3-way between last year’s top 3: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic. Will one of the favorites win or can an underdog upset the odds?
Let’s explore the odds, the top contenders, and the most promising dark horses, before I share my prediction for the NBA regular season MVP.
PlayerOdds to Become MVPShai Gilgeous-Alexander+200Ni...
WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Friday, October 3, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Friday, October 3, 2025! 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 October 3
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERLas Vegas Aces (-3.5) vs. Phoenix Mercury (-105)Bovada
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2025-2026 NBA ROTY Betting Preview: Odds, Favorites, Predictions
The lottery picks from the NBA Draft dominate the NBA Rookie of the Year odds ahead of the tip-off of the 2025-26 season. Cooper Flagg, the number one pick, is the favorite to follow in Paige Bueckers’ footsteps and bring the ROTY to Dallas.
This guide analyzes the latest NBA ROTY odds for this season. I will discuss the leading favorites and give my best bets to win Rookie of the Year this ye...
WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Friday, September 26, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Friday, September 26, 2025! 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 September 26
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERLas Vegas Aces (-4.5) vs. Indiana Fever (-111)Lucky Rebel
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NBA Sixth Man of the Year 2025-26 Betting Preview: Odds, Favorites, Predictions
The 2025-26 NBA 6th Man of the Year odds are very high even for the favorites, opening the door to excellent opportunities! Let’s explore the opening prices, so I can share my pre-season picks to win the top bench player award.
Here are the latest betting odds and my best NBA 6th Man of the Year predictions.
The following NBA Sixth Man of the Year odds are courtesy of Bovada:
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WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Tuesday, September 23, 2025! 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 September 23
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERLas Vegas Aces (-9) vs. Indiana Fever (-114)Lucky Rebel
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2025-26 NBA Championship Odds and Predictions: Can Anyone Stop OKC?
The 2025-26 NBA championship odds predictably have Oklahoma City at the top after a dominant run last year. The rest of the league has retooled to try and take down the Thunder, but can they do it?
I’ll examine the NBA title odds for all favorites, a few contenders, and a couple of longshots, before sharing my NBA championship betting prediction!
TEAMNBA CHAMPIONSHIP ODDSOklahoma City Thu...
WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Friday, September 19, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Friday, September 19, 2025! 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 September 19
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERNew York Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury UNDER 155.5 (-110)Bovada
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WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Wednesday, September 17, 2025! 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 September 17
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERMinnesota Lynx (-10.5) vs. Golden State Valkyries (-114)Lucky Rebel
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