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Anytime TD Scorer Predictions This Week: Who Will Score a Touchdown in Week 14?
I hunt for the best NFL anytime TD scorer bets every week by going through the latest odds and finding value bets. I combine stats, matchups, recent form, and other factors when preparing my anytime touchdown scorer predictions and then look at the prices for the best odds.
With that in mind, here are my best anytime TD bets for Week 14, including a healthy parlay!
Anytime TD Scorer Predict...
Best NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for Today, December 4
Picking the best NHL anytime goal scorer bets today can be time-consuming, but our hockey experts are here to help! They will share their goal scorer predictions daily from October to the Stanley Cup Final in June.
Here are our daily NHL goal scorer predictions for tonight, December 4:
You can find the reasoning for our recommended NHL goal scorer picks in the next section. Also, read bel...
NFL MVP 2025-26 Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, Best Bets
The 2025-26 NFL MVP odds have experienced a significant shake-up recently, as Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford have overtaken the top spot. Are we set to see a surprising MVP winner this season, or will someone like Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes stage a big comeback?
I explore the latest winner odds, analyze the betting favorites, highlight a few good sleepers, and make my NFL MVP predictions.
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CFP National Championship 2025-26 Odds: Who Will Stop the Buckeyes?
The 2025-26 College Football Championship odds finally have a big favorite after a chaotic regular season. With the conference championships up next, the Ohio State Buckeyes are favored to repeat, but multiple other teams will be hoping for a strong run.
Let’s evaluate the latest CFP odds and analyze the top favorites before I share my College Football Championship predictions.
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NFL Survivor Picks This Week: Safest and Riskiest Predictions for Week 14
Finding the right NFL Survivor picks every week to win your pool can be difficult. Our team is here to help by providing three suggestions: safe, medium, and risky Survivor Pool picks, so you can decide if the time to take a gamble is right.
Without further ado, let’s move on to the best survivor picks for Week 14 of the 2025-26 season. We provide a summary first and our reasoning below that.
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The Game Awards 2025 Betting Preview: Favorites, Predictions, & Best Bets
After an exciting year of video game releases, The Game Awards odds for 2025 are now available for betting. The latest prices for the major categories have just been released, so let’s take a look at what’s on the board and identify the top picks.
In this article, I’ll share my 2025 Game Awards predictions, review the current odds, and provide a full analysis of the best bets for the ceremony ...
Blackjack Hand Signals for Beginners
Blackjack hand signals are the easiest way to communicate your intentions to the dealer. These non-verbal clues can be especially useful when you are playing at tables on crowded, loud casino floors.
This guide will break down everything you need to know about hand signals for blackjack. I will cover the five most common hand signals used at casinos by blackjack players. Furthermore, I will te...
Adesanya vs Du Plessis Odds: Middleweights Aim to Settle Score
The Israel Adesanya vs. Dricus Du Plessis betting odds are out at top UFC betting sites! To say there’s no love lost between these two, is an understatement.
Du Plessis will defend his middleweight title against Adesanya, the former two-time champion, at UFC 305 on August 18, 2024. The bout will take place in Perth, Australia. Given that the Nigerian-born Adesanya grew up in New Zealand, this ...
Return to Triumph: Jajaira Gonzalez on the Road to Paris 2024
Decorated boxer Jajaira Gonzalez is gearing up to represent Team USA Boxing at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. In our interview with her ahead of the games this July, Gonzalez discussed her career — including a four-year break from the sport — critical moments that shaped her career, and her advice for young boxers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNbi9bVgKm0
Her journey in the box...
2023 Women's World Cup Semifinals Preview & Predictions
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals did not disappoint. We had some thrilling action and some mild upsets that have set the stage for the Semifinals, which begin on August 15.
Our rate of accuracy with our predictions thus far, have been on point in both the Quarterfinals and from the Round of 16 as well. We’ll look to replicate that success as we break down the Spain/Sweden and Engl...
2023 Women's World Cup Quarterfinals Preview and Predictions
Following the conclusion of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Knockout Round, we are now left with just eight teams remaining. Given all of the shocking results and upsets, it should provide for an intriguing slate of soccer games throughout this weekend.
With the two-time reigning champions, United States, now eliminated, the World Cup is wide open for the remaining squads. A reminder that from...
2024 Swing State Betting Odds And Predictions For The US Elections
Swing state odds show how powerful a few hundred-thousand people in the United States will be in November. The top political betting sites expect a tight battle in Arizona, Nevada, and several other places.
A swing state is one where the race could either way, so they are notoriously tough to predict! And yet, I share my analysis and predictions for all of them to help your political betting s...
Paris 2024 Olympics Men’s Handball Odds: Will France Capture Gold?
The Olympic handball men's odds for Paris 2024 won’t surprise anyone who follows the sport! are now live! Hosts France and Denmark are expected to fight for the gold medals.
However, another 10 teams will be ready to take to the floor to represent their countries at Paris 2024. The handball action is fast and furious, and there is some excellent value on the board for the Summer Olympic Games....
Paris Olympics 2024 Medal Table Odds: Is Team US Unstoppable?
The Olympic medal table odds for Paris 2024 paint a familiar picture – Team US is favored for both the overall and gold medal count ahead of China!
The top Olympic betting sites don’t trust other countries much, which is easy to understand. The superpowers will likely again win the lion’s share of the honors.
329 medals are expected to be awarded across 32 sports from July 27 to August 11. ...
Tennessee Is Likely Losing Money With New Sports Betting Tax Format
On July 1, 2023, the new Tennessee sports betting tax law went into effect. However, early indications from government data suggest that it may not have been the right decision to alter the tax rules.
It’s important to understand there are several variables to consider between the former Tennessee sports betting tax format and the current one. Furthermore, only three months of financial figure...
What is the Legal Gambling Age in Illinois For Online Casinos?
The legal age to gamble in Illinois is dependent on the casino game being offered. For most gamblers, the legal age to gamble is 21 years old. That being said, there are numerous exceptions to this gambling law.
It is important to recognize that there are different minimum age requirements for specific gambling options.
For example, the legal age to play the lottery is not the same as the l...
