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Best Home Run Bets Today – MLB HR Predictions
Who will hit a home run today in the MLB? Check our best HR bets today to find out! Our experts go through the odds on any given night to discover the most valuable HR prop bets available.
They pick the best bets to hit a home run based on factors such as stats, recent trends, ballpark analysis, and more. We explain our approach in detail below, in case you want to build your own HR betting st...

Best NRFI Bets Today – No Runs First Inning Picks UPDATED DAILY
Interested in the best NRFI bets today? You’ve come to the right place since our MLB experts share their no runs first inning picks daily! We go through the odds to find the highest value picks for this market and bring them to you.
The table below contains our top NRFI predictions, but we also explain our reasoning for each bet and our overall strategy later in this article.
Best No Runs F...

2025 US Open Tennis Predictions and Best Bets Today
Our daily US Open predictions for 2025 feature the best bets for the tournament prepared by tennis experts every single day. We scout the latest odds to find value picks, based on factors like recent form, H2H history, stats, and more!
Check out the overview of our free US Open tennis picks in the next section and read the detailed reasoning below to learn more about each pick.
US Open Tenn...

Best NFL Parlay for Week 1: Our Picks for the Weekend
You will find our best NFL parlay for every single weekend of the football season in this article. Our method is simple: we pick a few good selections and combine them for a potentially high reward!
We usually use 3 to 5 legs max to keep it reasonable. With that in mind, here’s our top NFL parlay this week.
Best NFL Parlay for Week 1 The odds for our NFL parlay of the week are courtesy ...

Big Brother 27 Winner Odds and Predictions (Updated Weekly)
The Big Brother odds for the ultimate summer competition are available, and we have the best bets to consider making for Season 27! The opening prices reveal that this is expected to be a wide-open season.
We are following the action all season long in the Big Brother House and updating our picks every week until a winner is declared. Continue to find the latest odds and our Big Brother predic...

NFL Week 1 Upset Picks: Best Underdog Predictions
Finding the best NFL underdog picks this week is challenging but can open the door to fantastic payouts! I’m always on the hunt for NFL upset predictions for each week of the pro football season.
Here are the best NFL Week 1 underdog predictions!
UNDERDOG PICKODDSBOOKMAKERChargers to Beat Chiefs+145BovadaSeahawks to Beat 49ers+120BovadaLions to Beat Packers+117Lucky Rebel
I have three ...

Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets August 14, 2025
All season long, The Sports Geek is bringing you daily free KBO picks and best bets. It can be difficult for casual fans who don’t follow Korean baseball to accurately pick games, so we’re doing the homework for you.
Along with our KBO League picks, we’ve provided reasoning for each of our betting predictions below. We deliver our daily selections around 12-18 hours before the games, so you ha...

2025 Heisman Odds and Predictions – Arch Manning’s Time to Win the Heisman?
The Heisman odds for 2025 feature a familiar last name at the top of the board as Arch Manning is finally in charge at Texas. But will he become the first Manning to win the Heisman, or will someone else snatch the glory?
I’ll take a look at the favorites, contenders, and longshots I like, and give you my best Heisman prediction at the end of this article!
Here are the current Heisman odd...

Don’t Pass Craps Betting Strategy: Top Systems to Try
There are multiple don’t pass strategies in craps, but what’s the best one? I highlight several popular systems here and let you decide for yourself.
Before I explain how they work, I want to give you a warning: no don’t pass strategy in craps can remove the house edge completely, which is roughly 1.4% for this wager. You’re still playing at a disadvantage, so all systems revolve around manipu...

WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Wednesday, August 13, 2025! Each day, I analyze the WNBA schedule and odds, check the latest team news, and prepare my predictions and best bets.
Here are my best WNBA bets for today:
Daily WNBA Picks for August 13
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERLas Vegas Aces (-145) vs. New York LibertyBovada
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Atlantic City Facts: Expensive Casinos, Innovations and Battle with Vegas
In a city rooted in gambling history, there are a variety of Atlantic City facts that you might find interesting! Home to some of the most recognizable casinos in the world, “America’s Playground” has many interesting tidbits on the shores of South Jersey.
I explore the most interesting facts about Atlantic City casinos that you might not have known, and perhaps one or two you do know!
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Why Are Casinos Giving Away “Free” Money and Is It Worth It?
Casino bonuses look so generous at the surface that they seem too good to be true. Many people rightfully wonder whether they are worth it. I’m about to dissect the main drawbacks of casino bonuses to help you understand why casinos give away bonus cash, or “free” money, and figure out whether they are worth it for you.
While I will be focusing on bonuses specifically, many of the downsides I ...

Casino Bonus Wagering Requirements: How do They Work?
If you’ve ever claimed a casino bonus, you’ve probably noticed a little clause in the terms: “30x wagering requirements” or “25x rollover”. For new players, it can feel like casino jargon designed to trip you up. But once you understand how wagering requirements work, you’ll be able to make smarter decisions and keep more of your winnings.
Let’s break it all down, using real examples from popu...

Lottery vs. Scratch-Offs: What Is Better (Full Comparison)
The lottery vs. scratch cards debate is complex since the two games have many similarities. Both gambling options offer the chance at huge wins, and they are distinctly different from most other casino games.
This article will cover everything you need to know about the differences between scratch-offs vs. lottery tickets. I break down the odds, specific strategies, expected wait times, and th...

Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets August 13, 2025
All season long, The Sports Geek is bringing you daily free KBO picks and best bets. It can be difficult for casual fans who don’t follow Korean baseball to accurately pick games, so we’re doing the homework for you.
Along with our KBO League picks, we’ve provided reasoning for each of our betting predictions below. We deliver our daily selections around 12-18 hours before the games, so you ha...

UFC 319 Odds and Predictions - Can Chimaev beat du Plessis for the Belt?
The UFC 319 odds suggest we'll have a new middleweight champion as Khamzat Chimaev challenges Dricus Du Plessis. But how will this fight at the United Center in Chicago go down on Saturday night?
Check out my detailed analysis for the main event and two more fights, as well as full UFC 319 predictions!
UFC 319 Predictions Summary
FIGHTBETTING FAVORITEPREDICTIONDricus du Plessis vs. Khamz...