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2025 NBA Cup Final Betting Preview: Knicks vs. Spurs Odds and Predictions
The NBA Cup Final odds suggest a close matchup, now that the OKC Thunder are out of the tournament. San Antonio pulled out a big upset, but can the Spurs take down New York to win the Cup?
Let's examine 2025 NBA Cup winner odds for the final on Tuesday before I share my analysis of both sides and my prediction for the game!
2025 NBA Cup Final Odds: Knicks vs. Spurs
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Best NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for Today, December 16
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 16:
You can find the reasoning for our recommended NHL goal scorer picks in the next section. Also, read be...
MNF Week 15 Best Bets: Dolphins vs. Steelers
Picking the Monday Night Football best bets week after week is a tough task, but our team is here to help. The Sports Geek will review hundreds of markets available each Monday, delivering expert MNF betting picks for player props, team props, and traditional markets like totals, spreads, and moneylines.
Check this page regularly for the latest picks and tips the team at The Sports Geek has pr...
CFP National Championship 2025-26 Odds: Who Will Stop the Buckeyes?
With the conference championships now concluded and attention shifting to the playoffs, the 2025-26 College Football Championship odds show no clear betting favorite. In this first-ever 12-team CFP, anything can happen, leaving several teams in contention.
Let’s evaluate the latest CFP odds and analyze the top favorites before I share my College Football Championship predictions.
The foll...
NFL Survivor Picks This Week: Safest and Riskiest Predictions for Week 16
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 16 of the 2025-26 season. We provide a summary first, and our reasoning below that....
2025-26 NHL Awards Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, Best Bets
With the regular season underway, the 2025-26 NHL awards odds have shifted since the puck dropped on the first game. With strong value on the board, now is the best time to consider placing your bets on players you believe will win.
I explore the updated winner odds, make my NHL awards predictions, and reveal the best bets to lock in.
Here’s a quick overview of the latest favorites at Bov...
What Are the Differences Between Poker and Texas Holdem?
If you are new to card games, then you may be wondering about the difference between poker and Texas Holdem. While Texas Holdem is a type of poker, there are several unique features that set the game apart from other variants.
Understanding the differences will help you choose the right game for you at the best online poker sites. Also, some of the differences can affect your strategy and how ...
The Best Tribal Casinos in Oklahoma
The Sooner State is home to over 40 federally recognized tribes, so it should come as no surprise that there are dozens of Indian casinos in Oklahoma. In fact, bettors in this state have more than 100 different tribal casinos to choose from.
In addition to the large number of land-based casinos, there are also great online casinos in Oklahoma. It can be easy to become overwhelmed with so many ...
2023 AEW Revolution Odds, Rumors and Predictions
On Sunday, March 4, AEW will be live from the Chase Center in San Francisco, CA, for their Revolution PPV. For sports bettors looking to get in on the action, pro wrestling betting sites have listed their 2023 AEW Revolution odds to wager on.
Revolution is the first PPV event of 2023 for AEW and it features an Iron Man Match between champion MJF and challenger Bryan Danielson.
The card is l...
The Ins and Outs of Illinois Gambling Taxes
As the gambling industry has evolved in Illinois, there is one thing that has not changed – paying taxes on your winnings. Fortunately, the Land of Lincoln has a straightforward process when it comes to paying gambling taxes.
If you are a resident of the Prairie State, and won money at in-person casinos or via online casinos and sports betting sites in Illinois, then it’s important to brush up...
Naoya Inoue vs. Marlon Tapales Odds and Predictions
Naoya Inoue vs. Marlon Tapales has all the makings of one of the best end-of-year boxing matches in recent memory. The two are scheduled to square off on December 26th for the undisputed super bantamweight title. Inoue (25-0) is also putting his undefeated record on the line in this highly anticipated fight.
Boxing betting sites have been accepting wagers on this fight for months. With the bou...
What Are Buy Bets in Craps: Odds, Payouts, Strategy
Craps buy bets are one of three types of craps bets where you must pay the casino a commission (vig) to place. This is because you’re getting what's known as ‘true odds.’ For buy bets, the casino pays the gambler winnings based on the real chances of rolling that specific number before losing.
If this seems confusing, then continue reading below as we further explain what craps buy bets ...
7 Proven Casino Strategies Beginning Gamblers Can Use
Beginner gamblers often go into the casino without a plan or direction. This is exactly what the casino is hoping for because it's easier to take their money.
Real money casino games are based on basic math. They are strategically designed to give the house an edge in the long run. If beginners are not following a casino strategy, these players are only adding to the casino’s advantage.
Th...
UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington Odds and Predictions
On Saturday, December 16, the UFC will be live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, for UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington. This final UFC card of the year features two world title fights.
The main event of the night is a UFC welterweight title bout as Leon Edwards puts his belt on the line against Colby Covington. The co-featured bout of the evening is a world flyweight title fight as Al...
Devin Haney vs. Regis Prograis Odds and Predictions
Devin Haney vs. Regis Prograis is scheduled for this Saturday, December 9th. The fight is taking place at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, and will be for the WBC World Super Lightweight Title.
Prograis is the champion, but Haney is undefeated so far in his professional career. This exciting bout between two of the best 140-pounders is scheduled for 12 rounds.
Keep reading to ...
What Are MMA Point Spreads and How To Bet Them?
MMA spread betting, also commonly referred to as UFC spread betting, is a type of bet that can be placed on a fight at the best MMA betting sites. This type of wager is where you are betting on a fighter and the margin of points that they win or lose by.
What makes MMA point spreads different from betting on the moneyline is the +3.5 or -3.5 (+/- 5.5 in a title fight) next to the fighter’s na...
