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2025 NFL Week 16 Betting Preview: Odds, Lines, and Best Bets
The NFL Week 16 odds and betting lines suggest we’ll have plenty of close matchups for football fans and bettors to enjoy. With only three games remaining, every play matters for teams competing for a postseason spot.
Let’s see what the bookies expect and analyze each game, before I share my NFL Week 16 best bets.
See the latest odds for NFL Week 16 in the table below, courtesy of Bovada....
Best NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for Today, December 18
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 18:
You can find the reasoning for our recommended NHL goal scorer picks in the next section. Also, read be...
NBA MVP Odds and Predictions: Can SGA Repeat in 2025-26?
The NBA MVP odds for the 2025-26 suggested a favored trio between last year’s top three: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic. Victor Wembanyama had forced his way into the group, but his health could be an issue. Will one of the favorites win, or can an underdog upset the odds?
Let’s explore the odds, the top favorites, and the most promising dark horses, before I share my p...
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 Jordan Love 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?
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....
6 Reasons You Keep Losing Money Betting on Sports
Millions of Americans love betting on sports. The sad reality is that the vast majority of them will lose money over their gambling career.
Understanding why so many people end up in the red is a complex proposition.
With that being said, there are a few main reasons why even the most knowledgeable sports fans end up losing in the end.
In this article, I’ll lay out some of the most commo...
How Easy Is It to Win $1 Million in Sports Betting?
Sports bettors are thrilled to win any kind of money from their hobby. But can you imagine being able to earn $1 million through sports gambling?
You may simply see this as a fantasy. After all, few people are good enough to beat sports betting on a consistent basis, let alone win seven figures.
You might be surprised to know that earning $1 million in sports wagering profits is simple in te...
How to Start Your Own Business Selling Sports Picks
Often, I write information about how to make money as a sports bettor. Some professional bettors are able to turn a long-term profit, but there’s no doubt that it’s hard to do.
But learning how to beat the bookmakers isn’t the only way to make money in the sports betting world. The bookmakers are the ones making most of the money, so you could consider starting your own bookmaking business.
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