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 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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NCAA Tournament 2026 First Round Betting Preview: Predictions, Odds, & Best Bets
As millions of fans fill out their brackets and lock in their picks, it’s time for our 2026 March Madness First Round predictions. After the play-in games wrap up, the NCAA Tournament tips off with first-round action on Thursday and Friday.
Here’s an overview of the latest March Madness first round odds, predictions for all matches, and a deep dive into the best bets for this stage.
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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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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, April 17: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, April 17? 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 Play-In Tournament 2026 Odds and Predictions: Who Will Advance?
Finding the right NBA Play-In predictions for 2026 can be very tough! The betting odds suggest we should have some close games in both conferences. Who will progress to the next stage, though?
In this article, I explore the latest odds, analyze each game, and reveal my NBA Play-In predictions!
The following NBA Play-In Tournament odds are courtesy of Lucky Rebel:
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2026 NBA Playoffs First Round Predictions and Odds
It’s time to make our 2026 NBA Playoffs first 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. For now, I only cover the match-ups that we know, but I will be adding more as the Play-In tournament progresses.
Continue reading to check out the latest NBA first round odds, analysis, and my ...
NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, April 15: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, April 15? 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 14: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, April 14? 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 10: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, April 10? 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 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 two potential winners! Another injury hampered Victor Wembanyama’s DPOY campaign early in the season, but he is back on top, ahead of Oklahoma City's Chet Holmgren. However, another injury to the "Alien" could make this interesting at the end of the season.
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, April 9: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, April 9? 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 MVP Odds and Predictions: Can SGA Repeat in 2025-26?
The NBA MVP odds suggest that Shai-Gilgeous Alexander will repeat, but can Victory Wembanyama or Nikola Jokic mount an late upset?
Let’s explore the odds, the top favorite, and the two players standing in his way, before I share my prediction for the NBA regular season MVP.
PlayerOdds to Become MVPShai Gilgeous-Alexander-7000Victor Wembanyama+2000Nikola Jokić+10000
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, April 8: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, April 8? 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 NBA Championship Odds and Predictions: Can Anyone Stop OKC?
The 2026 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!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, April 7: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, April 7? 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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NCAA Basketball Championship 2026 Preview: UConn vs. Michigan Predictions & Best Bets
As the Connecticut Huskies and Michigan prepare for what should be a memorable title game, oddsmakers have released their 2026 NCAA Basketball Championship odds. Michigan is a fairly heavy favorite, but can they get the job done?
Below, I break down the main markets, analyze the matchup, and provide my Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship predictions.
The following 2026 March Madness Champi...
