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
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...
Is Betting on High School Sports Legal in the United States?
Lots of people are interested in betting on high school sports in the United States, but no legitimate bookmaker offers that option. It's against the law and considered detrimental to the development of young athletes and the integrity of high school sports in general.
Learn why betting on high school football, basketball, and other sports is not available in the US.
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How to Become a Professional Sports Bettor: Gambling as a Career
Sports betting as a career sounds like the perfect job: you get flexible hours, constant action, and the chance to turn passion into income. But reaching that level takes discipline, patience, and a long learning curve. Few people get there, but understanding what it involves is the first step.
I’ll look at what sports gambling as a career involves, how professionals approach it, and shar...
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...
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Using risk-free bets is a great way to wager on sports and boost your return. The top online sportsbooks provide various promos that can help you reduce or eliminate risks significantly by adding extra value to the table.
We're always monitoring 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 low-r...
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...
Olympics 2026 Short Track Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, & Best Bets
We have betting odds for multiple short track races from 2026 Olympics, so it’s time to dissect them and find the best bets! I explore the latest prices and share my predictions for all disciplines available.
I also dive deeper for a couple of short track races where I see the best value. Let’s start with a quick overview:
DISCIPLINEBETTING FAVORITEPREDICTIONMen’s 1000m (Short Track)Willi...
Milano Olympics 2026 Biathlon Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, & Best Bets
The 2026 Winter Olympics biathlon odds suggest we'll have close races in most disciplines. Heavy favorites are few and far between, which is great news for bettors as they can find high prices for their biathlon predictions.
Continue reading to see the latest biathlon betting odds for the 2026 Winter Games in Italy. I break down the updated odds and highlight my favorite bets.
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