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 Playoffs 2024 First Round Predictions & Betting Odds
The action-packed NBA postseason has finally arrived, which means it is time to make our 2024 NBA Playoff predictions! I explore all first-round matchups and dissect the latest odds at the sports betting sites.
The NBA Playoffs are scheduled to take place from April 20, 2024, to the NBA Finals in June. Before the opening round, ensure that you have locked in your NBA Playoff first-round picks....
2024 NBA Playoff Contests And Bracket Challenges
The start of the NBA Playoffs 2024 can be even more exciting if you join one of the many contests and bracket challenges! The top online sportsbooks are giving customers a chance to win big in more than one way this postseason.
I have found the top free NBA Playoffs contests for our dedicated readers to check out. Continue reading below to find out how to register and enter for your chance to ...
2024 WNBA Championship Betting Odds and Predictions
As the start of the WNBA season quickly approaches, it is time to check out the latest 2024 WNBA Championship odds. I explore the betting lines for every team and release my best bets for this season in this article!
Last season, the Las Vegas Aces won their second consecutive WNBA title. The franchise has won two championships in only six seasons in Nevada.
Is any team ready to challenge t...
2024 NBA Play-In Tournament Betting Odds and Predictions
The NBA Play-In odds confirm that it will be tight, especially in the West. It’s the last chance to qualify for the Playoffs, so all teams will be ready to fight hard.
I share my 2024 NBA Play-In predictions in this post, to help our readers who intend to bet on the matches. The top sports betting sites already have their lines available, let’s delve into my 2024 NBA Play-In predictions and th...
NBA Squares Online Guide With Top Sites
NBA squares is an entertaining game that works for players of all experience levels. It’s great for office pools, challenging friends, or making any NBA watch party significantly more exciting.
You can also play on the internet, since some of the best NBA betting sites offer NBA squares. Keep reading this article if you want to learn how to play the game and what’s the top sportsbook fo...
March Madness 2025 Betting Odds & Predictions
Shortly after the Connecticut Huskies collected their second consecutive national championship, the top sports betting sites released early March Madness 2025 odds. I am dissecting the opening college basketball championship lines and making my best bets for next season!
2024 March Madness provided plenty of thrilling moments, with the pre-tournament favorite Huskies becoming the first team si...
Bronny James Prop Bets: Where Will Bronny Transfer?
In the wake of LeBron James’ eldest son announcing that he is declaring for the 2024 NBA Draft and entering the transfer portal, updated Bronny James props are available at sports betting sites.
Bronny James revealed that he is transferring from USC while keeping his options open in the NBA. In short, if interest from NBA teams is not high, he will forgo the draft and transfer after head coach...
Caitlin Clark WNBA Prop Bets: Will She Win 2024 MVP?
In this article, I discuss the latest Caitlin Clark prop bets and her rookie predictions for her first season in the WNBA! Following a record-breaking four-year collegiate career at Iowa, Clark is the presumptive No. 1 pick of the 2024 WNBA Draft.
The upcoming WNBA Draft on April 15 is perhaps the most eagerly awaited in the league's history. The impressive viewership from women's March Madnes...
2023-24 NBA Awards Odds and Predictions
The NBA playoffs are less than a month away, so it’s a perfect time to look at the NBA Awards odds for the regular season. According to the latest prices, many of the awards have a clear favorite right now. However, there is still a bit of runway left to make a move before the regular season concludes in two weeks.
You can find all of these odds at the best NBA betting sites, and they could ch...
2023-24 NBA Championship Odds and Predictions
With less than a month of regular season action remaining, I am, we are assessing the latest 2023-24 NBA Championship odds at the best NBA betting sites and locking in our NBA Championship predictions. The season has been an ultra-competitive campaign, with several capable teams in the conversation to win the title. However, the top four have created some distance from the rest of the pack.
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2025 Women’s March Madness Odds: Will South Carolina Repeat?
With the NCAA Women’s 2024 National Championship in the books, I examine the early 2025 Women’s March Madness odds at sports betting sites.
Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes were outmatched in the paint and had to settle as runners-up in an 87-75 loss to Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks. Despite Clark’s departure to the WNBA, are the Hawkeyes still contenders?
Below, check out the latest ...
Women’s 2024 NCAA Final 4 Betting Odds and Predictions
The Women’s Final 4 in March Madness 2024 is here, with the odds showing a very different picture in the two matchups. The March Madness betting sites expect South Carolina to beat NC State with ease, while Caitlin Clark’s Iowa will have to go through a tough clash against UConn.
Let’s delve into the two semifinal matchups and find the best women’s Final Four betting picks!
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2024 NCAA Tournament Final 4 Betting Odds and Predictions
The men’s Final Four 4 betting odds for the 2024 NCAA Tournament were released by the March Madness betting sites almost immediately after the Elite 8 finished. In this article, I am taking you on a tour of the latest lines and my thoughts on both Final 4 games in Phoenix, AZ!
The semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, April 6, at State Farm Stadium. On the subsequent Monday, the NCAA Men’s 20...
2024 Women’s March Madness Sweet 16 Betting Odds and Predictions
The odds for the Women’s March Madness 2024 Sweet 16 are out, so it’s time to explore all matches and share my predictions. I already did the same with the men’s Sweet 16 odds, so feel free to check these out.
The Women’s Sweet 16 consists of eight games — four on Friday and four on Saturday. The stakes are high, with a trip to the Elite Eight on the line. Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecock...
What Mascots and Uniform Colors Win March Madness Most Often?
Do jersey colors and mascots help certain teams win the men’s March Madness? Probably not, but it’s a curious angle that I explore in this article. I go through all the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament winners in the past 40 years to figure out what mascots and uniform colors have been the most successful.
I’ve limited the period to 40 because finding accurate information for earlie...
March Madness 2024 Sweet 16 Betting Odds and Best Bets
If you’re looking for the March Madness 2024 Sweet 16 best bets, I’m here to help! I go through the latest odds of the best March Madness betting sites and share my predictions for all matches.
If you wonder whether you need to trust me, let me just brag a bit about my results in the Round of 64! I finished with a record of 16-12-0 against the spread (ATS) for a 57.1% success rate. Additionall...
Inside the Rise of Ohio State's Cotie McMahon
Cotie McMahon, Ohio State's sophomore standout, has a history with college basketball superstar Caitlin Clark, even if she wasn’t searching for it.
Ohio State and Iowa have a declared rivalry that could see them meeting in the women's March Madness Final Four in a few weeks, adding more fuel to the McMahon and Clark story.
TSG interviewed Cotie McMahon ahead of the 2024 College Basketball W...
NIT Tournament 2024 Odds, Predictions, And Best Bets
The NIT Tournament betting odds are now live at the best online sportsbooks. Running concurrently with the NCAA Tournament, the NIT Tournament provides bettors with another opportunity to win big this March Madness.
Some notable schools withdrew from the NIT Tournament after feeling snubbed by the NCAA Tournament committee: St. John’s, Ole Miss, Indiana, Memphis, Washington, Oklahoma, and Pitt...
Printable Free March Madness Squares Templates for 2024
Adding March Madness squares to your watch party or using them for an office pool are great ways to make the tournament even more exciting! I’m sure there are many other reasons to play the game, so I’m here to help with free printable March Madness squares for 2024.
Our team has prepared seven different variations that include classic squares, but also plenty of versions with a twist! Check t...
March Madness 2024 First Round Betting Odds, Predictions, and Picks
The First Round of March Madness 2024 starts this week, and we have the odds available. It’s time for me to explore them, share my predictions for all games, and highlight my best bets!
A total of 32 First Round matchups are scheduled for Thursday and Friday. In this article, I go through the 2024 March Madness First Round odds and make a pick for every game on the board at Bovada.
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Most Likely Cinderella Teams in March Madness 2024
Cinderella teams in March Madness are one of the most enthralling aspects of the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Although the success rate of underdogs winning the national title is low, it’s always exciting when mid-majors go deep into The Dance.
Below, I explore the most dangerous 2024 March Madness Cinderella teams at the best March Madness betting sites and a quick look back at the greatest ru...
