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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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2025 NBA Christmas Betting Preview: Predictions, Odds, and Best Bets
There are five games on Thursday, giving NBA fans plenty of Christmas Day odds to bet on. This year’s holiday quintuple header features a mix of emerging and established stars, with some of the best teams in the league under the microscope.
I break down the latest NBA Christmas Day odds and each matchup below, sharing my predictions on all games.
Here are my NBA Christmas Day best bets, ...
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...
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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WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Monday, July 7, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Monday, July 7, 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 7
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERPhoenix Mercury (-5.5) vs. Dallas Wings (-110)Bovada
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Auto College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, December 22
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, December 22!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, December 22: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, December 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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERLauri Markkanen (UTA) First BasketUtah Jazz vs. Denver Nugg...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, December 19
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, December 19!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, December 19: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, December 19? 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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERBam Adebayo (MIA) First BasketMiami Heat vs. Boston Celtics...
NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, December 18: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, December 18? 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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERAce Bailey (UTA) First BasketLA Lakers vs. Utah Jazz+700Luc...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, December 17
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, December 17!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, December 17: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, December 17? 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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERJaden McDaniels (MIN) First BasketMemphis Grizzlies vs. Min...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, December 16
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, December 16!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, December 16: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, December 16? 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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERVictor Wembanyama (SAS) First BasketSan Antonio Spurs vs. N...
NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, December 15: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, December 15? 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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERKeyonte George (UTA) First BasketDallas Mavericks vs. Utah ...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, December 12
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, December 12!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, December 12: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, December 12? 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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERLauri Markkanen (UTA) First BasketUtah Jazz vs. Memphis Gri...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, December 11
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, December 11!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, December 11: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, December 11? 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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERDeni Avdija (POR) First BasketPortland Trail Blazers vs. Ne...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, December 10
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, December 10!
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