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CFP National Championship Game 2026 Betting Preview: Miami vs. Indiana Predictions
As the final two teams converge on Hard Rock Stadium, the 2026 CFP Championship odds suggest a clear favorite after a dominant season. The Indiana Hoosiers enter enemy territory in Miami, but online sportsbooks still give Curt Cignetti’s squad a considerable edge.
In this article, I break down the latest odds, analyze the matchup, and share my CFP Championship predictions.
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Best NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for Today, January 12
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, January 12:
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 spots. With only one week remaining in the regular season, there aren’t many more opportunities to impress voters.
I explore the latest winner odds, analyze the top betting favorites, and reveal my NFL MVP predictions for the 2025-26 season.
The following NF...
NFL Wild Card Weekend 2026 Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, and Best Bets
The 2026 NFL Wild Card odds suggest we’ll mostly have close games, with one major exception. The LA Rams are big favorites against the Carolina Panthers, but it should be tight everywhere else.
In this article, I explore the odds for every matchup, highlight key details, and share my NFL Wild Card predictions and best bets. I also use them for our free Beat the Geek contest. It comes with a $1...
Super Bowl 60 Betting Odds and Predictions: Can the Bills Finally Deliver?
The Super Bowl 60 odds provide a glimpse into the favorites and long shots after the regular season wrapped up. The Philadelphia Eagles are the defending champs, but are they the top bet this year?
I explore the latest prices, analyze the favorites, and make my 2025-26 Super Bowl predictions in this article!
Here are the latest Super Bowl winner odds, courtesy of Bovada:
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John Harbaugh Next Team Odds and Predictions - Where Will Harbaugh Land?
The John Harbaugh next team odds figure to be a hot market as long as the coach is on the market! Baltimore parted ways with Harbaugh after 18 years on Tuesday, and many teams would love to speak to the Super Bowl-winning champion!
I’ll examine the Harbaugh next team betting odds here, and give you my betting prediction of where he ends up when it’s all said and done!
John Harbaugh Next Tea...
7 Facts About Virtual Sports You May Not Have Known
Virtual sports have been around at least since Atari invented the game of Pong was in 1972. If you didn’t realize Pong was a virtual sport now you do. It is based on table tennis (you know – ping pong).
And if you’ve never lost a bet on a Pong or table tennis game then you’re probably not a real sports bettor. Many a Pong game decided the fate of empires in bars around the world.
Up until 20...
What's the Best Way to Finding Arbitrage Betting Opportunities?
Sports betting is supposed to be extremely hard to beat. In fact, only a small percentage of bettors win long-term profits through this type of gambling.
Arbitrage betting (arbing) offers you a shortcut toward making money.
You can be the world's worst handicapper and still win through arbing.
This method involves wagering on all outcomes of a match in a way that guarantees profit. To do...
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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