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Beat The Geek’s 2026 NFL Contest is Now Live!
Do you have what it takes to Beat The Geek? Test your knowledge in Beat The Geek’s Free NFL Pick’em Contest! The Geek is ready after losing his contest in 2025, and he’s not showing any mercy.
Register for a free account at The Sports Geek if you haven’t already, and make weekly picks on NFL spreads by 1:00 PM ET, and only the Sunday games count.
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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! I go through the odds on any given night to discover the most valuable HR prop bets available.
I pick the best bets to hit a home run based on factors such as stats, recent trends, ballpark analysis, and more. I explain my approach in detail below, in case you want to build your own HR betting strategy.
If y...
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...
Ginger Joe’s Goodwood and Galway Preview and Best Bets (Thursday)
Day three of Glorious Goodwood and the Galway Festival brings another cracking card on both sides of the Irish Sea. I'll once again be bringing you my previews, best bets and analysis from two of the biggest meetings of the summer here on The Sports Geek.
At Goodwood, I've taken a look at the Group 2 Richmond Stakes, where we have some exciting young talent on show, before moving on to the fea...
WWE SummerSlam 2026 Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, and Picks
There are WWE SummerSlam 2026 odds available for most matches on the card, so it’s time for some betting picjs! The card at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota is shaping up to be a thriller, so let’s dive into the latest markets.
I share 2026 SummerSlam predictions for every match for the big PPV on ESPN's streaming service and Netflix. Continue reading to check out the latest odds, a...
Top NFL Survivor Pools Online for 2026-27: Best Sites for Free and Real Money
Joining the best NFL survivor pools in 2026 is one of the leading ways to make the upcoming football season more exciting and potentially win big prizes. We’ve handpicked the top free and real-money websites that offer survivor pools, including one with a $500,000 prize!
These contests go by many names, including survivor pools, knockout pools, eliminator pools, and last-man-standing contests....
Welcome to Quiz Blitz!
The Sports Geek is proud to announce the kickoff of Quiz Blitz, our exclusive daily trivia game that tests your sports knowledge and allows you to compete with your friends!
How Do You Play Quiz Blitz?
Each day, you’ll find a question that you need to answer on Quiz Blitz. You start with 100 points and lose 20 points for each wrong answer. You also get a new hint after each wrong answer.
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Women’s World Volleyball Championship 2025 Preview: Odds, Predictions, Picks
The FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship 2025 winner odds are live for what should be a highly entertaining tournament between the best international teams in the world.
Which team is the most likely winner and best bet to capture the gold in Thailand? Let’s dive into the latest winner odds, analyze the contenders, and reveal my top Women’s Volleyball World Championship predictions.
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Best Taco Slots to Play Online
Taco slot machines online allow you to enjoy delicious food without worrying about counting calories. Slots that feature tacos can be as rewarding to play as the tasty food is to eat.
This article will break down the three best taco slots available online. I will tell you the top taco-themed slots available online and for playing each game. Here’s a quick overview of the titles I’ve included.
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Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets August 16, 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...
What Is the House Edge of All Craps Wagers?
The house edge in craps varies between the different wagers. The casino's advantage is quite reasonable for some bets and very high for others. That's why it's good to know the craps house edge for all options, making sure to take the more rewarding wagers.
I provide a full chart, covering all popular craps bet types. Before we get there, though, here's a quick explanation of what the house ed...
WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Friday, August 15, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Friday, August 15, 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 15
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERPhoenix Mercury (-4.5) vs. Las Vegas Aces (-110)Bovada
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Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets August 15, 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 NFL Preseason Week 2 Betting Preview: Odds and Best Bets
The full slate of NFL Week 2 preseason odds are available now, and there is great value on the board. The preseason is an exhibition schedule, but that doesn’t deter savvy bettors from locating the best bets.
Backups receive the brunt of the work, so depth comes into focus this time of the year. Check out my 2025 NFL Week 2 preseason predictions if you want to know who’s playing and who’s favo...
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...
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...
