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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 15
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 15:
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.
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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 Is a Straight in Poker?
Understanding what is a straight in poker and what is not is one of the first things every poker player should master. Straights are a strong hand, but they can be challenging to secure, especially in games like Texas Holdem.
You need to master the rules for making straights if you want to succeed at the best online poker sites. Otherwise, you could miss out on a great hand. Or, even worse, yo...
Kentucky Finally Enters Digital Age With Online Sports Betting
Sports bettors in Kentucky are officially entering the digital age with the legalization of online sports betting. On June 28, 2023, the Kentucky sports gambling bill went into effect and became the 38th state to legalize sports betting in the US.
Three months later, the wait is over for sports betting enthusiasts. They can begin locking in their wagers at legal gambling establishments in the ...
Boxing Odds and Picks: KSI vs. Tommy Fury, Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis
The KSI vs. Tommy Fury PPV is scheduled for this Saturday, October 14th. It will take place at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England. The pair of English boxers are one-half of the PPV’s double main event.
Also on this card is the highly anticipated matchup between Logan Paul and Dillon Danis. Despite rumors that Danis had dropped out, the Paul vs. Danis fight appears to be on for this S...
Where can You Gamble at 18? - Gambling Age by State in 2025
Can you gamble at 18? If so, where can you gamble at 18? These questions are largely dependent on which jurisdiction you are located in. Rules will vary between countries, states, and territories throughout the world.
Gambling is often a rite of passage for young gamblers after they turn 18. But, legally, there are only certain jurisdictions that allow 18-year-olds to risk real money gambling....
What Is the Joker in Pai Gow?
Knowing how to use the joker in Pai Gow is an important part of winning strategies for this popular casino game. Not only does it add another card to the deck, but there are also strict rules for using the joker card.
Pai Gow poker first hit casino floors back in the 1980s and became a pioneer for all of the poker-based table games that we see today. The game has managed to remain a favorite o...
Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo Odds, Props and Predictions
The highly anticipated bout of Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo takes place in Las Vegas this Saturday, September 30th. Charlo will be making the jump to 168 pounds to challenge Alvarez this weekend.
This is a rare meeting of top boxers as both Charlo and Canelo have earned “undisputed” status in their respective weight classes. Thanks to the top boxing betting sites, you can wager on this me...
5 Reasons to Start Live Betting More Often
If you’re serious about making money and consider yourself a true sports expert, live betting might be the perfect wagering option for you.
The reasons live betting has become so popular over the years are clear. It’s fun and interactive, more accessible than ever due to an abundance of online gambling platforms, and it allows you to find high-value plays in nearly every game. ...
How to Become Skilled at Betting on Sports
According to the Council on Compulsive Gambling, about one-half of one percent of gamblers are considered “professional” – that is, they approach betting as a job rather than a source of entertainment. Using those numbers, we can confidently say that maybe a few hundred thousand Americans gamble at a professional level.
These are skilled and confident bettors who have learned how to organize, ...
2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Betting Odds and Picks
On Friday, August 25, the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup gets underway as the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia are co-hosting 32 countries, all in search of the 2023 FIBA World Cup crown on September 10.
The FIBA Basketball World Cup occurs once every four years. In 2019, Team Spain blew out Argentina in the gold medal match by a score of 95-75. The Americans crashed out early and finished a ...
UFC 292 Odds and Predictions
On Saturday, August 19, the UFC will be live on PPV from the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, for UFC 292: Sterling vs. O’Malley. The main event of the evening is a bantamweight title fight as Aljamain Sterling puts his title on the line against Sean O’Malley.
In total, there are 12 bouts currently scheduled for this PPV event. With that said, let’s examine the latest UFC 292 odds from the ...
