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
Tour de France 2026 Betting Preview: Winner Odds, Predictions, & Best Bets
The 2026 Tour de France winner odds for cycling’s most prestigious Grand Tour are officially on the board. The betting markets have already zeroed in on one clear favorite, but can anyone shock Tadej Pogacar?
In this preview, I break down the latest winner odds, analyze the leading contenders, and share my best Tour de France predictions.
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Easiest Sports and States to Go Pro for 2026
Every young sports fan's dream is to one day go pro. Whether that sport is football, baseball, hockey, or one of many others, the lure of playing a game for a living, plus the fame and fortune, drive many to dream big. But how likely is it to happen? We’ve broken down the odds to go pro in every major sport to help you decide if your dream can become a reality.
Read on to see which sports have...
Giro d’Italia 2026 Betting Preview: Winner Odds, Predictions, & Best Bets
The Giro d’Italia 2026 odds are in for the first Grand Tour of the year, and one clear betting favorite has emerged. Jonas Vingegaard opens as the front runner, but big questions remain. Will he be in peak shape at the start of his spring campaign, and can he convert short-priced odds into the Maglia Rosa in Rome?
In this betting preview, I break down the latest outright winner odds, assess th...
Welcome to the TSG's Oscars Pick ‘em Pool - Free Entry, Real Prizes
Are you good at predicting the Oscars? The Sports Geek is giving you a chance to test your knowledge of the year’s biggest and best movies in a free Oscars pool with a $500 prize!
The TSG-exclusive Oscars Pick ‘em Contest is now live, and will be open until the start of the 98th Academy Awards ceremony, which is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET on March 15th, 2026. All you have to do is register for a...
Olympics 2026 Skeleton Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, & Best Bets
As the action at the Cortina Sliding Centre heats up, the Olympics skeleton odds are out for one of the most intense events at Milano Cortina 2026. The latest prices for the women’s and men’s singles gold medal winners are now available.
Who are the frontrunners and where’s the value on the board? I break down the latest skeleton winner odds, highlight my best bets, and share my full Winter Ol...
Olympics 2026 Bobsleigh Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, & Best Bets
As one of the most thrilling events at Milano Cortina 2026, Olympic bobsleigh offers bettors plenty of ways to cash in on the sliding track. With multiple disciplines on the schedule, there are several angles to explore in search of the best value.
Below, you’ll find the latest odds, expert analysis, and my 2026 Olympic bobsleigh predictions.
Here are the latest Olympic bobsled betting od...
How The Sports Geek’s AI Picks Model Works
At The Sports Geek, we are always looking for ways to give our readers an edge. One of our most powerful tools are our AI betting picks. We often get asked about the "magic" behind these predictions, so we wanted to provide an overview of how our AI picks are prepared and executed.
To be upfront, we won't be sharing all of our secrets here. Maintaining our competitive advantage means keeping t...
AI Betting Technologies: How They Work, Legitimacy, and Impact on Predictions
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the globe, and sports betting is no exception. From smarter odds-making, and personalized tips that help bettors implement systems, new AI betting technologies are reshaping how bettors make their predictions.
Let’s take a deep dive into the modern AI betting technology to see how it’s shaping the betting experien...
WSOP Main Event 2026 Betting Preview: Prop Bets, Winner Odds, & Predictions
The 2026 WSOP Main Event odds provide an excellent proof that winning the tournament is insanely tough, even for the best poker players in the world. You can get +5000 or better even for the biggest names out there.
If you can’t make it to Las Vegas for the Main Event, you can still get in on the action by checking out the latest winner odds, prop bets, and my full WSOP Main Event predictions....
NCAA Lacrosse Championship 2026 Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, & Picks
As the 2026 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Tournament approaches, the NCAA Lacrosse Championships odds picture looks very different from what sportsbooks expected initially. Maryland and Syracuse opened as clear favorites, but the markets have shifted dramatically.
Who has emerged as the new leading candidate at online betting sites? In this betting preview, I break down the updated odds, assess the top ...
2026 London Marathon Betting Preview: Favorites, Route, & Predictions
Getting your London Marathon 2026 prediction right will be a challenge since multiple top athletes will try their luck this year! Can Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa defend their titles through the streets of London?
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the route, break down the top contenders, and finish with our expert betting predictions for one of the year’s must-watch marathons.
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Boston Marathon 2026 Predictions and Betting Odds: Who Will Win This Year?
Most of the field for the 130th running of the oldest marathon is clear, so it's time for my 2026 Boston Marathon predictions! The betting odds aren't yet available, but we can still take a look at the perceived favorites.
Below, check out the main favorites and my 2026 Boston Marathon predictions on Patriots’ Day in Beantown.
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World Snooker Championship 2026 Preview: Favorites, Odds, & Best Bets
With the final major of the snooker calendar rapidly approaching, the 2026 World Snooker Championship odds have been released at online sportsbooks. The betting markets suggest we are likely to have a wide-open tournament at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
In this betting preview, I review the latest odds, analyze the top contenders, and share my World Snooker Championship predictions!
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Tour of Flanders 2026 Betting Preview: Winner Odds and Predictions
Tadej Pogačar can make history this weekend with his third Tour of Flanders win in four years. Pogačar is the reigning champion and the favorite in the current Tour of Flanders 2026 odds.
Despite his recent dominance, Pogačar is not a lock to win in Flanders this weekend. Three-time champion Mathieu van der Poel leads a field of challengers looking to upset the Slovenian cyclist. Keep reading ...
Advantages and Risks of Live Betting: Are Live Bets Better?
Is live betting better than traditional wagering? The answer lies in your preference as a bettor, but there certainly are unique opportunities offered by in-game betting markets.
Keep reading to learn more about the advantages of live betting and the reasons to try it. Here’s a quick list, and I go deeper below:
As you can see, there are many advantages to ...
Why Do I Always Lose at Sports Betting?
Most people lose money from sports betting, and it usually has nothing to do with bad luck or “rigged” games. In most cases, losses come from poor gambling habits and repeating the same mistakes without realizing how they affect results over time. While the details differ from bettor to bettor, the underlying problems are usually the same.
Below, I break down the most common reasons why bettor...
Candidates Chess Tournament 2026 Preview: Predictions, Odds, & Picks
The 2026 Candidates Tournament odds offer an early glimpse at who is most likely to emerge as the next challenger in the Chess World Cup Championship. Who will Gukesh Dommaraju face for the world title later this year?
In this article, I explore the latest winner odds, break down the top favorites, and share my 2026 Candidates Tournament predictions.
The following 2026 Chess Candidates To...
Six Nations Rugby 2026 Championship Preview: Predictions, Odds, & Picks
The 2026 Six Nations heads into Super Saturday with just three teams still in the hunt, and France leading the outright winner odds. The only two teams that could catch them are Ireland and Scotland, but they are chasing a huge upset.
In this betting preview, I’ll break down the latest winner odds, assess each contender from a betting perspective, and share my best Rugby Six Nations Championsh...
Strade Bianche 2026 Odds and Predictions: Can Pogačar Win Again?
Tadej Pogačar is a heavy favorite in the 2026 Strade Bianche winner odds. The cycling superstar has won the race three times and could become the first man to win a fourth Strade Bianche if he is successful this weekend in Italy.
This year’s race is scheduled for Saturday, March 7th. Continue reading to see the latest Strade Bianche 2026 betting odds. I highlight the top contenders and give my...
Weird Things to Gamble On: Craziest Bets Available Online
You won’t believe some of the weird bets available online! We go through top internet bookies every month to bring you the craziest things you can gamble on, including aliens, celebrity couples, religion, and more.
This guide highlights the 10 weird things you can bet on this month. I will break down 10 of the weirdest wagers available and tell you how to bet on each market online.
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World Chess Championship 2026 Betting Preview: Predictions, Odds, & Picks
With the Candidates Tournament approaching this March, sportsbooks have already released 2026 World Chess Championship odds for the classical title. After a spectacular rise to the top last year, India’s Gukesh Dommaraju is set to defend his crown in Cyprus.
As the reigning champion, Gukesh will face the eventual winner of the Candidates Tournament. In this betting preview, I break down the la...
