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Several NBA players need to retire ahead of this upcoming season, mostly because they are not on the same level anymore. However, don’t expect to see LeBron James’ name on the list! Even though he’ll be 40 in December, the Lakers’ star just made the All-NBA Third Team and is still a top player. He’s also waiting to see if the Lakers draft Bronny James, his oldest son. In contrast, Father Time ...

Are you interested in the best WNBA picks today? You have arrived at the right place! The team at The Sports Geek will be compiling expert WNBA bets for free daily throughout the season. We diligently research the latest odds to find the top wagers at the best WNBA betting sites every single day. Our WNBA basketball predictions are not exclusive to one bet type, as we offer free picks against ...

The Olympic basketball betting odds for the men’s tournament in Paris show us a clear favorite. To no surprise, the United States have been backed to win, even though the rest of the world has improved on the court. There will be challengers, such as Serbia, Canada, and the host country, France. I go over their basketball Olympics odds and share my analysis and a pick on who will win the gold ...

The 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals odds show a clear favorite: the Thunder are expected to beat the Timberwolves! I'm sure that Minnesota will relish the "underdogs" label and put up a fight, but can they stop a historical team like the OKC? I explore the latest lines and dissect both teams, before sharing my 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals predictions and best bets below. 2025 NBA W...

The best sports for live betting offer excellent opportunities that are not available if you only gamble before the start of the match. In-game wagering is simply a different experience, especially if you join the best live betting sites. Many casual bettors place emotional in-game wagers without a strategy, opening the door for savvy gamblers to exploit weak lines. However, it’s important to ...

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! ...

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...

The 2025 March Madness betting odds favored Duke for a long time, but the Blue Devils won't be in the Championship Game! Instead, we have essentially a coin flip on Monday night between Florida and Houston. I’ll take a look at the NCAA championship odds for the 2024-2025 title game, and break down the Florida-Houston matchup. Then, I’ll give you my Championshop Game predictions at the end of t...

South Carolina were the only favorite in the the opening 2025 Women’s March Madness odds, but another team has emerged to overtake them at the top. The Gamecocks and UConn Huskies have surged into the front, heading into the Final Four. The Huskies have been the class of the Women's NCAA Tournament! I'll sift through the odds for the four teams, and give you my best Women's March Madness predi...

The Women’s NCAA Final 4 odds for 025 are here, with the prices favoring the top two teams in the overall odds. Sotuh Carolina are tipped to beat Texas in their fourth meeting of the season, while UConn is favored to take out top overall seed UCLA.. Let’s delve into the two semifinal matchups and find the best women’s Final Four betting picks for Friday's games! The following women’s odds...

As the remaining teams of the NCAA Tournament set off for San Antonio, we are ready to make our 2025 Final Four predictions! For the first time since 2008, all No. 1 seeds have reached the last stop on the March Madness calendar. Below, I explore the latest Final Four odds, analyze each matchup, and make my best bets! The following NCAA Final 4 betting odds are courtesy of Bovada: MATC...

We have the March Madness 20225 women’s Sweet 16 odds for eight games taking place over Friday and Saturday. The cream of the crop are separating themselves from the pack, but who will move on to the Elite 8? There are four games on Friday, and four on Sunday. I’ll give you my three favorite games of the weekend, and analyze the odds below! The following NCAAB Tournament Women’s Sweet 16 ...

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...

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 2025. Our team has prepared seven different variations that include classic squares, but also plenty of versions with a twist! Check t...

Betting on every underdog in March Madness sounds like a crazy idea, but there might be something to it! The NCAA Division I Tournament is known for its wild nature, so it's an interesting plan worth considering. I will test this approach in 2025 by betting on all underdogs during March Madness. That's exactly what I did last year, and the results were quite interesting: I was slightly ah...