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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2026 NBA Playoffs Second Round Predictions and Odds
It’s time to make our 2026 NBA Playoffs second round predictions! I’ve explored the odds, identified the best bets to win each series, along with a slew of props, and believe there’s value up for grabs.
Continue reading to check out the latest NBA second round odds, analysis, and my best bets for each series!
The following NBA second round betting odds are courtesy of Bovada:
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NBA 2026 Playoff Contests, Brackets, and Pools: Free and for Real Money
The best NBA 2026 betting contests and brackets for the playoffs offer a nice way to add extra spice to the league and maybe win some cash. After some digging, I've collected plenty of free NBA contests pools for you for the playoffs!
Let's take a quick look at the main details like prize pools, types, and so on, before I provide more details on each contest individually!
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Best NCAAB Championship Game Player Props: March Madness Prop Bets Today, April 6
Targeting NCAAB player props is one of the top ways to profit from the college basketball season, especially during March Madness! 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 March Madness Championship Game playe...
2026 March Madness Final 4 Most Outstanding Player Odds and Predictions
The Most Outstanding Player odds for the 2026 March Madness Final 4 favor Yaxel Lendeborg, but multiple other contenders are not that far off. The award essentially goes to the best player on the eventual champion, so the race is wide open!
Let’s explore the latest MOP odds for the 2026 NCAA tournament, as I break down the main favorites and share my prediction for the eventual winner.
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NCAA 2026 Men’s Final 4 Betting Preview: Predictions, Odds, & Best Bets
With only three games remaining in the NCAA Tournament, it’s time to lock in our best 2026 Final Four predictions. After an exciting and profitable Elite Eight, the last four teams travel to Indianapolis for what should be two exciting matchups.
In this betting guide, I’ll break down the latest men’s Final Four odds, analyze each matchup, and share my favorite bets to cover the spread.
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Best 2026 March Madness Contests and Bracket Challenges: Sweet 16
Most 2026 March Madness contests and bracket challenges are closed as soon as the first game from the first round starts, but there are exceptions. I found a few good ones that are still available before the Sweet 16.
If you want to join the show and try your luck, check out the best NCAA bracket challenges and contests available for the Sweet 16!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, May 5: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, May 5? 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.
Here are my top picks NBA first scorer picks for today:
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, May 4: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, May 4? 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.
Here are my top picks NBA first scorer picks for today:
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, May 1: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, May 1? 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.
Here are my top picks NBA first scorer picks for today:
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, April 30: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, April 30? 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.
Here are my top picks NBA first scorer picks for today:
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, April 29: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, April 29? 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.
Here are my top picks NBA first scorer picks for today:
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, April 28: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, April 28? 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.
Here are my top picks NBA first scorer picks for today:
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2026 WNBA Championship Betting Preview – Can Las Vegas Repeat?
The 2026 WNBA championship odds give New York the edge with their stacked roster. But what about the defending champs from Las Vegas and Indiana? Which team will win the title?
Let's check the odds and analyze the likely winners before I give you my WNBA title predictions at the end of this article!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, April 27: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, April 27? 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.
Here are my top picks NBA first scorer picks for today:
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, April 24: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, April 24? 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.
Here are my top picks NBA first scorer picks for today:
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, April 23: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, April 23? 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.
Here are my top picks NBA first scorer picks for today:
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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 were traveling, the number of back-to-back games they had, and whether that...
NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, April 22: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, April 22? 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.
Here are my top picks NBA first scorer picks for today:
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, April 21: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, April 21? 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.
Here are my top picks NBA first scorer picks for today:
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How to Bet on Basketball in Vegas: Full Guide
In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly how to bet on basketball in Vegas. Whether it’s March Madness, the NBA playoffs, or a random night in November, there are multiple ways to wager on basketball in “Sin City”.
We’ll show you, step by step, how to bet on basketball in Las Vegas, any requirements you need to know, look at apps and casinos, and everything in between.
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, April 20: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, April 20? 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.
Here are my top picks NBA first scorer picks for today:
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