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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Giannis Next Team Odds – Will the Bucks’ Star Move On From Milwaukee?
Giannis next team odds could be the most popular betting market of the summer! The Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated in five games by the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Bucks’ future looks bleak, and now their superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo, might have to make a decision.
I’ll examine the Giannis next team odds and look at the favorites, a couple of contenders, and ...
NBA Strength of Schedule: How Much Does 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 2024-25 season of how far teams are traveling, the number of rest days, and how it correlates to strength o...
Best NBA Player Props Today: Our Predictions and Best Bets for Tonight
Our experts deliver their best NBA player props daily in this article, after doing the hard work and digging through all the basketball bets available today. Their predictions are based on statistical analysis, expertise, and a close look at the latest trends in the league.
Here's an overview of the best NBA player prop bets tonight, March 11.
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NBA Championship 2025 Odds: Will the Celtics Repeat?
The Boston Celtics were favored by the NBA Championship odds at online bookmakers before the season, but they were been overtaken shortly before the playoffs! The flying OKC Thunder are now expected to win, with multiple other teams ready to upset them.
Will the Celtics manage to defend their crown, or are the Thunder ready for glory? Continue reading to find the winner odds, analysis, and my ...
WNBA 2024 MVP Betting Odds And Predictions
The opening 2024 WNBA MVP odds have been released by the top online sportsbooks, so let's talk about them. With the season quickly approaching, now is the best time to assemble your WNBA betting strategy!
Women’s sports continue to grow in popularity, and the 2024 WNBA campaign is being met with plenty of fanfare. Caitlin Clark’s rookie year is the most highly awaited season for a WNBA player ...
2025 NBA Bracket Challenges and Playoff Contests: Free Entry, Real Prizes
NBA bracket challenges and contests can make the 2025 playoffs even more exciting! I've explored the options available online to find good opportunities to have some fun and make extra cash.
I have identified the best free NBA Playoffs contests, including a $1 million bracket challenge for 2025! Continue reading to find out how to register and enter for your chance to win cool cash prizes!
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FIBA Champions League Final 4 Odds and Predictions – Who Wins It All in Athens?
The FIBA Champions League Final 4 odds show two clear favorites: Unicaja Malaga and Tenerife. Those two met in the 2024 final. Can AEK Athens and Galatasaray spoil a rematch?
I’ll dig into the Basketball Champions League odds for the Final 4 and give you my predictions for both semifinal games, as well as my expectations on the most likely final!
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2025 WNBA Championship Odds and Prediction – Liberty to Repeat?
The 2025 WNBA championship odds suggest last year's champs, Liberty, are once again the team to beat. New York edged Minnesota in a contentious five-game series to win their first franchise title. Can they repeat, or will other teams spoil their plans?
I’ll take a look at the WNBA odds to win the championship, analyze the favorites, and highlight my favorite sleeper. Then, I’ll give you my ear...
2025 NBA Playoffs Second Round Predictions and Odds
With the opening round of the postseason in the books, it’s time to make our 2025 NBA Playoffs second round predictions! I’ve explored the odds, identified the best bets to win each series, 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 court...
NBA Play-In Tournament 2025 Odds and Predictions: Will the Mavericks Advance?
Finding the right NBA Play-In predictions for 2025 can be very tough! The betting odds suggest we should have mostly close games, with one notable exception. 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 Bovada:
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Caitlin Clark 2025 WNBA Props: Will She Score 50 Points in a Game?
After an unforgettable rookie season, 2025 Caitlin Clark prop bets have landed at online bookmakers! Clark heads into her sophomore campaign in Indiana with sky-high expectations, so how will she fare?
In this article, I explore the best props, analyze her season outlook, and make my Caitlin Clark 2025 predictions!
The following props are courtesy of BetUS and BetOnline::
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Nikola Jokić Next Team Prediction: Where Will the Joker Play Next Year?
Houston and Oklahoma City are the leading contenders in the opening Nikola Jokić next team odds! The Nuggets have struggled on the field recently, which culminated in the team firing its head coach Mike Malone and general manager Calvin Booth in the final week of the 2025 regular season.
With the once formidable Nuggets crumbling, will Jokić demand out of Denver? There are no such indications ...
NBA Draft 2025 Betting Odds: Is Cooper Flagg Heading to Utah?
As the top teams in the NBA vie for the Larry O’Brien Trophy, the 2025 NBA Draft odds indicate there is a battle at the bottom of the league for Cooper Flagg! The Duke product appears like the undisputed No. 1 NBA Draft pick in 2025, but is that reality or all hype?
In this article, I dissect the latest odds and prop bets, before sharing my 2025 NBA Draft predictions.
The following NB...
March Madness Final 4 Most Outstanding Player Odds, Favorites, and Prediction
The Final Four Most Outstand Player odds for 2025 had a clear favorite for the award in Cooper Flagg! However, Duke collapsed down the stretch to fall to Houston in the Final Four. Now, you'll find the stars for the Cougars and the Florida Gators at the top of the list!
In this article, I explore the latest NCAA Most Outstanding Player odds for the 2025 tournament, analyze the top contenders a...
2025 Sweet 16 Predictions and Betting Odds for March Madness
Our Sweet 16 predictions are here after a fairly upset-less first two rounds of the 2025 men’s NCAA Division 1 Tournament. There are eight matchups and the betting odds for them to break down for this state of the competition.
Below, check out the latest men’s March Madness Sweet 16 odds, analysis, and my best bets!
The following NCAA Sweet Sixteen odds are courtesy of Bovada:
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2025 Women’s March Madness First Round Odds, Predictions, and Best Bets
As tournament season heats up on the hardwood, 2025 Women’s March Madness First Round odds are available online. The opening round of the NCAA Tournament consists of 32 matchups, so there is plenty of action to analyze.
Head below to check out the latest odds, picks against the spread for every game, and our Women’s March Madness First Round best bets!
The following Women’s March Madness ...
The Geek’s Daily March Madness Parlays: Best NCAA Parlay Today
March Madness parlays can bring even more excitement to arguably the biggest event on the sports betting calendar. With so many games happening in such a short time period, picking the best legs for your NCAA parlays can be easier said than done, though.
Luckily, The Sports Geek team is ready to give you a helping hand. We have searched high and low for the best legs to add to our daily March ...
March Madness Upsets by Round – What Round Produces the Most Upsets?
The insane number of March Madness upsets each year is what makes the NCAAB Division 1 Tournament so exciting! But what round produces the most surprising wins?
We collected data from all tournament editions in the 21st century to find out. Let’s explore the numbers together to find out what March Madness round produces the most upsets.
Here are the percentage and total number of March M...
2025 March Madness Bracket Predictions: NCAA Tournament AI Bracket Predictor
Our AI March Madness 2025 bracket predictions are unlikely to result in that elusive perfect NCAA bracket, but they can definitely improve your scores! The Sports Geek’s data scientists created a simulation based on stats for all NCAA Tournament participants.
You can find the full bracket predictions below, from the First Four to the Final Four!
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NIT Tournament 2025 Odds: Is SMU the Team to Beat?
As the consolation tournament for March Madness nears, the 2025 NIT Tournament odds are ready for your attention! With strong value on the board, we highly recommend checking out the futures markets for the NIT.
Below, I explore the latest winner odds, analyze the top favorites, and release my top NIT Tournament predictions along with best bets!
The following NIT odds are courtesy of Bova...
Best 2025 March Madness Cinderella Teams
March Madness Cinderella teams are part of what makes the NCAA Tournament so exciting. It’s always cool to see an underdog deliver a deep run, slaying some college basketball giants along the way.
Recognizing the potential Cinderella runs is a tough task, but I’m here to help. Keep reading to see why I view the following teams as the most likely to upset the odds this year:
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