General Blogs
We’ve dedicated this page to blogs that don’t quite fit into a specific category. You’ll find general betting tips from how to bet the moneyline to step-by-step betting guides. Explore the blogs below, and you might find something you didn’t know you needed.
Featured General Blog Posts

Lucky Rebel: A New Sports Betting and Casino Site Worth Trying
Most new gambling sites enter the industry without making waves, but Lucky Rebel looks ready to compete with the best. They just launched a top-notch online sportsbook and casino, accepting players from all over the US (except for New Jersey).
The Sports Geek’s team had the chance to test them both, so it’s time to share our initial impressions. Do our experts believe Lucky Rebel is worth try...

Welcome to Quiz Blitz!
The Sports Geek is proud to announce the kickoff of Quiz Blitz, our exclusive daily trivia game that tests your sports knowledge and allows you to compete with your friends!
How Do You Play Quiz Blitz?
Each day, you’ll find a question that you need to answer on Quiz Blitz. You start with 100 points and lose 20 points for each wrong answer. You also get a new hint after each wrong answer.
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The Easiest Sports To Go Pro for in 2025
Dreaming of becoming a professional athlete? While talent and hard work are essential, your odds of going pro depend just as much on the sport you choose and where you live.
At The Sports Geek, we’ve done the research to uncover which sports and states give you the best shot at going pro—and which paths are nearly impossible. Let’s break it down.
Not all sports are created equal whe...

Athletes and Advocates: US Olympians Beyond the Podium
Ten thousand five hundred athletes have descended on Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, and it is the first time in history the number of women and men competing will be equal. The US will be represented by 588 athletes, 313 women and 269 men — not the first time women have outnumbered men on the US team.
To recognize this historic milestone, we're going to introduce (or re-introduce) 11 exce...

2024 Chess Candidates Tournament Betting Odds and Predictions
We’ve got the 2024 Chess Candidates Tournament odds for all eight grandmasters who will pursuit a place in the World Championship match later this year. The best betting sites offer the opportunity to back any of them in what will be a fierce battle.
Scheduled from April 3 to April 22, the winner of the tournament will earn a chance to meet against the reigning champion Ding Liren for the worl...

LoyaltyStars: An Immersive Gambling Community With Exclusive Rewards
Get ready for a new way to engage and connect with like-minded gambling enthusiasts online. LoyaltyStars is not your typical online gambling community, as it provides captivating content and discussions for all things gambling related. You can turn your passion for gambling into valuable credits to unlock rewards at your favorite online casinos.
Prepare for a brand-new experience that our indu...

A Complete Guide to Sports Betting Syndicates
Sports betting syndicates are groups of people who pool their money and knowledge to place smarter wagers. Some members focus on data, while others handle bankrolls or track results. Working together gives them better chances at consistent wins than most solo bettors.
Here’s how syndicates work, what’s legal, and how you can safely get involved.
How Do Betting Syndicates Work?
Betting...

High vs Low Odds in Sports Betting: What Is Better?
The high vs. low odds in sports betting debate has been around forever. Some people claim that you should be targeting high prices, while others build strategies around lower ones.
The truth is, both can be viable, and there’s no clear better choice for all bettors. The right approach depends on your betting style, bankroll size, and how much risk you’re comfortable taking.
Learn the pros a...

Mr. Olympia 2025 Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, and Best Bets
As the most prolific professional bodybuilders in the world converge on Las Vegas, the 2025 Mr. Olympia odds are available now at online bookmakers! With the finals approaching this weekend, it’s a good time to dissect the latest prices and make your picks.
I explore the betting odds, analyze the favorites to win, and reveal my top Mr. Olympia prediction.
Mr. Olympia 2025 Betting Odds
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2025 Chicago Marathon Betting Preview and Predictions: Kenyans and Ethiopians Favored
We finally have the 2025 Chicago Marathon betting odds, so it's time to figure out the best for the 47th edition. Both the men's and women's kick off on Sunday, October 12, but who will win this year?
I’m going to take you through the route and the weather forecast, the top favorites, and provide some historical context before making my predictions! Before we get there, though, here are the Ch...

Best Online Solana Sports Betting Sites
If you’re looking for the best Solana sports betting sites to play at, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I share a list of top sites based on bonuses, payout speed, limits, available sports, and more.
Below, I've picked four online SOL sportsbooks and provided information on their services, promos, and more.
Best Sites for Solana Sports Betting
SiteSOL BonusSOL Deposit Lim...

Cycling World Championships Road Race 2025 Preview: Odds and Predictions
With the final Grand Tour of the cycling season wrapped up, attention shifts to the 2025 World Championship Road Race odds. This should be an exciting showdown between the best of the best, offering some exciting betting opportunities.
Let’s explore the latest betting odds for both the men’s and women’s races, before I provide my analysis of the favorites and my World Championship Road Race pr...

AEW All Out 2025 Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, Best Bets
The 2025 AEW All Out odds have been released, and there are some intriguing bets to consider wagering on at one of the biggest PPVs of the year. It’s an action-packed card this weekend in Toronto and plenty of bets to delve into.
Here, I explore the latest match odds, make my best bets, and provide my complete AEW All Out predictions with reasoning!
The following AEW All Out odds are cour...

World Athletics Championships 2025 Betting Preview: Odds & Predictions
A wide range of 2025 World Athletics Championships odds are available for multiple events this year. There is some terrific value across the board, so I recommend taking advantage of what looks like a profitable meet in Tokyo.
In this article, I explore the latest winner prices for multiple disciplines and share World Athletics Championships predictions and best bets!
EVENTSPREDICTIONODDS...

Best Video Games About Gambling
Gambling video games are a great way to enjoy betting, poker, and the casino experience as a whole without spending extra cash. Some video games focus completely on gambling, while others incorporate it as just one feature in a broader, virtual world.
I’ve picked the best video games about gambling to help you find some action!
GameDeveloperYear ReleasedThe Four Kings Casino & Slo...

Best -500 Bets Today: Boost Your Parlay or Grab a Nice Single!
The best -500 bets today provide excellent opportunities to boost your parlay returns or go after a large single wager with a high probability.
I share my picks at around that price daily, usually targeting major US leagues, college sports, top European soccer leagues, and big tennis tournaments. My goal is simple: to find -500 bets that have a higher win probability of 83.3%.
Here’s a quic...

Women’s World Volleyball Championship 2025 Preview: Odds, Predictions, Picks
The FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship 2025 winner odds are live for what should be a highly entertaining tournament between the best international teams in the world.
Which team is the most likely winner and best bet to capture the gold in Thailand? Let’s dive into the latest winner odds, analyze the contenders, and reveal my top Women’s Volleyball World Championship predictions.
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Vuelta a Espana 2025 Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, and Betting Pick
With the final Grand Tour of the year underway, the 2025 Vuelta a España odds continue change after every stage. Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar isn’t participating, so the door is open for a competitive race in Spain.
Who is the odds-on favorite to win and the best bet to take home the crystal plate? Check out the latest prices, analysis of the favorites, and my Vuelta a España prediction...

Enhanced Games 2026 Betting Guide with Odds and Predictions
Betting on the first-ever Enhanced Games 2026 is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to wager on peak human performance! The games themselves seek to remove restrictions on performance enhancing drugs (PEDs), allowing athletes to reach new heights.
In this guide, I will highlight the latest odds for Enhanced Games betting. I will also answer frequently asked questions about the event and detail m...

WSOP Main Event 2025 Odds and Prediction: Will Phil Ivey Win the Main Event?
As thousands of poker players descend on Las Vegas, fans can place their bets on the 2025 WSOP Main Event winner odds! There are a variety of unique wagers for this year’s unofficial poker world championship.
No longer do you have to enter the tournament or back a player to profit from the largest poker tournament in the world. Check out the best WSOP Main Event prop bets, analysis, and my pre...

States with the Most Hall of Famers
We dug into the data to rank which US states have produced the most Hall of Famers across major leagues and sports: NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Soccer, WWE, tennis, boxing, and golf. It turns out that when it comes to producing Hall of Fame players, it’s not the biggest states that win.
To adjust for population, we measured how many Hall of Famers (HoFers) each state has produced per one million resid...
