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 MVP Odds and Predictions: Can SGA Repeat in 2025-26?
The NBA MVP odds for the 2025-26 suggested a favored trio between last year’s top three: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic. Victor Wembanyama had forced his way into the group, but his health could be an issue. Will one of the favorites win, or can an underdog upset the odds?
Let’s explore the odds, the top favorites, and the most promising dark horses, before I share my p...
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...
Collier Second WNBA Player to Join the 50/40/90 Club; Can She Win MVP?
Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx became the second player in WNBA history to join the 50/40/90 club.
Elena Delle Donne is the only other WNBA player to hit those marks.
Delle Donne won the MVP when she did in 2019; can Collier do it in 2025?
Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx made history as she became the second WNBA player to join basketball’s 50/40/90 club in the team’s se...
Injury-Riddled Fever Lose Cunningham for Season, Joins Clark; WNBA Title Odds Plummet
The Indiana Fever have been battered by injuries this season, and now Sophie Cunningham is out for the rest of the year with a knee injury.
The Fever have been without Caitlin Clark for most of the season, while Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald are also out.
The Fever were one of the WNBA title favorites, but have fallen down the pecking order.
The Indiana Fever have lost another player...
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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WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Tuesday, July 8, 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 8
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERLas Vegas Aces (+190) vs. New York AcesBovada
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2025-26 Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship Preview: Odds, Favorites, Predictions
The 2025-26 College Basketball Championship odds feature a clear top trio at the top of the board, but it still should be a competitive, tightly played NCAA Tournament on the hardwood. There is some potential for value further down the NCAAB title betting odds!
With the conference tournaments about to get underway, I explore the latest betting prices, analyze the top contenders, and reveal my ...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, March 6
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, March 6!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, March 6: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, March 6? 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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College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, March 5
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, March 5!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, March 5: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, March 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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Unrivaled Championship 2026 Betting Preview: Mist vs. Phantom Odds & Picks
The 2026 Unrivaled Championship odds are finally live, and the matchup for the 3x3 basketball title between Phantom BC and Mist BC is officially set. The lines for this championship showdown suggest we should see a competitive battle in Miami, but who comes out on top?
In this betting preview, I’ll break down the latest odds, analyze the matchup, and share my Unrivaled Championship predictions...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, March 4
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, March 4!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, March 4: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, March 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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College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, March 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, March 3!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, March 3: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, March 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.
Here are my top picks NBA first scorer picks for today:
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College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, March 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, March 2!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, March 2: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, March 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.
Here are my top picks NBA first scorer picks for today:
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College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, February 27
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 27!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, February 27: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, February 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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Free Printable March Madness Bracket for 2026 (Blank and with Teams)
Our printable March Madness brackets for 2026 offer the opportunity to create your own pool or contest for free! Since we don't know the teams yet, we only have blank versions of the template, in case you want to prepare early. After Selection Sunday, we will also add printable brackets with team names for 2026.
Let's begin with the blank 2026 March Madness brackets:
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