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
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.
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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...
What Is The Easiest Sport To Bet On?
There’s no such thing as an easy sport to bet on because the bookmakers will have the upper hand, no matter what. Still, the effort and expertise required to beat the betting sites varies greatly, so I've highlighted the easiest sports available online in this article.
I’ve picked the options based on objective factors related to the following areas:
Of course, there are also individual f...
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...
Worst Sporting Takeovers This Century
Whether you’re a huge fan of the NFL or you follow the path of your favorite MLB team with bated breath every time they step on the field, most sporting fans will agree that the takeover by a new owner is a major shakeup for any sporting team.
Regular sporting takeovers are nothing new to American sports and they happen far more often than you might think. As recently as June this year, Michae...
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...
Tour de France 2025 Odds: Pogacar vs. Vingegaard?
The 2025 Tour de France odds are available now and squarely point to two contenders for the prestigious Grand Tour title. Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard are on a collision course for the crown, but can anyone keep pace from the peloton for an upset?
In this article, I explore the latest winner odds, analyze the top favorites, and reveal my Tour de France predictions!
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Most Popular Father-Son Duos in Sports
Father-son duos in sports provide exciting narratives that go behind the court, field, or track. However, they sometimes blur the line between talent and nepotism.
In honor of Father’s Day, I compiled a list of the most prominent father-son sports duos. To make my list, at least one part of the duo, typically the son, must currently be playing professionally.
Also, I share my thoughts on wh...
ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 Odds: Australia Repeats?
The 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final odds clearly favor Australia in the upcoming clash against South Africa. The underdogs have a tough assignment ahead at Lord’s Cricket Ground, but they have plenty of confidence right now.
Which side is going to come out on top? Continue reading to check out the latest title odds, analysis of each squad, and my ICC World Test Championship Final predic...
Best Risk-Free Bet Promotions: Get Extra Value
There’s no better way to wager on sports than when you’re making a risk-free bet. The top online sportsbooks provide various promos that can help you reduce or eliminate risks significantly by adding extra value to the table.
We consistently monitor the industry to find the best risk-free bet promotions online and update this post once a month. Keep reading for the latest risk-free and l...
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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How to Recover from a Big Gambling Loss - Expert Tips
Gambling losses happen to all of us and learning how to recover from a big gambling loss is important to long-term success. Every gambler has experienced the highs of a big win and the lows of a deflating loss, and sometimes even a big loss.
What you do after that loss is critical because you want to steady the ship instead of allowing the poor run to snowball. Below, we’ll take you through st...
2025 World Table Tennis Championship Predictions & Betting Odds
The 2025 World Table Tennis Championship is set to deliver another week of world-class action and multiple betting opportunities. The sport’s elite descend on Doha, Qatar, from May 17–25, and I’m here to help you with my predictions for the tournament.
In this guide, I cover everything you need to bet smart: the latest 2025 World Table Tennis Championship betting odds, a breakdown of the form...
Giro d’Italia 2025 Odds, Analysis, and Predictions: Is Roglic the Rider to Beat?
The 2025 Giro d’Italia betting odds suggest a two-way battle between Primos Roglic and Juan Ayuso! I’m sure the rest of the field will be eager to prove the bookies wrong and push the favorites to the limit.
Can an underdog upset the odds? Let’s talk about the two top contenders and other likely challengers before I share my Giro d’Italia predictions for the 2025 winner.
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2025 London Marathon Betting Preview: Favorites, Route, & Predictions
Getting your London Marathon 2025 prediction right will be a challenge since multiple top athletes will try their luck this year!
From Eliud Kipchoge’s quest for a fifth London title to Tigst Assefa’s push for her first, and rising stars like Jacob Kiplimo eyeing breakthrough victories, the 2025 edition promises fireworks.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the route, break down the top ...
World Snooker Championship 2025 Odds: Who Wins at the Crucible?
The 2025 World Snooker Championship odds have landed at online sportsbooks, so it’s time to discuss the potential winner and share our predictions! Judd Trump and Ronnie O’Sullivan are favored, but you never know at the Crucible Teather.
Continue reading to check out the latest winner prices, analysis of the top favorites, and my World Snooker Championship predictions!
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Tour of Flanders 2025 Betting Odds and Predictions: Pogacar Unstoppable?
The 2025 Tour of Flanders odds suggest we will witness another battle between Tadej Pogačar and Mathieu van der Poel on the streets of Belgium. Pogačar is off to a hot start in 2025 after dominating in 2024. Van der Poel, on the other hand, is looking to become the first four-time winner of the event. Who will come out on top and can someone else spoil the party?
In this guide, I break down th...
2025 NCAA Lacrosse Odds and Predictions
The 2025 NCAA Lacrosse odds favor Maryland to win the National Championship this season. That’s hardly a shocker since the team already has four national titles, with the Terrapins’ most recent win coming in 2022.
Plenty of teams are gunning for the undefeated Terrapins, but only one school can claim the championship this season. This guide will highlight the latest NCAA Lacrosse title odds. I...
