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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...
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...
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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.
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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...
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....
Craps Table Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules You Should Follow
Practicing good craps etiquette is essential to keeping the game smooth and enjoyable for everyone involved. It will also keep you in the good graces of other players and dealers.
I highlight the unwritten rules of craps (and a few written ones) to help you fit in seamlessly. Here’s a quick breakdown of what I cover, in case you want to learn more about a specific part of craps table etiquette...
Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets August 5, 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...
How to Play Red Dog Online: Rules, Payouts, Strategy, and More
Learning the Red Dog card game is easy because of the simple rules. You essentially predict what card will come next in relation to the cards already dealt at the start of each hand. I provide a full breakdown of how to play Red Dog to help you understand everything about the game.
Keep reading to learn the rules, my top strategies, and find out the best casinos to play Red Dog online for free...
Where and How to Play Top Trumps for Real Money
Top Trumps is a fast-paced card game that is easy to learn and fun to play. It uses a standard 52-card deck, and up to six decks can be placed in the shoe simultaneously. You aim to beat the dealer's card and win your ante wager.
I provide a complete overview of the rules, house edge, and everything else required to play Top Trumps. If you read to the end, you will also find a couple of strate...
Best Bingo Casinos in Arizona: Live, Online, and Apps
Arizona bingo fans have a great selection of land-based, online, and mobile options to choose from. They are available for free or for real money, so there’s a suitable game for anyone!
Check out the best AZ bingo games that I handpicked for each type below.
These are the best AZ bingo names by type:
Type of BingoBest OptionIn-person BingoCasino ArizonaOnline AZ BingoDuckyLuck CasinoAZ...
Best Chinese Gambling Games: Cards, Dice, and Some Ancient Magic
Chinese gambling games are some of the oldest forms of gambling in history. There are ancient Chinese games that date back centuries to the imperial period over 4,000 years ago.
Games like Sic Bo, Pai Gow Poker, and Chinese Poker are wildly popular even today. Luckily, you don't need to go all the way to the country to try your luck at them.
Learn how to play the best Chinese gambling card ...
2025 NFL Week 1 Betting Preview: Odds, Lines, and Best Bets
The 2025 NFL Week 1 odds and betting lines are available, so it’s time to explore them. In this preview, I highlight all moneyline, spread, and total odds for every matchup.
After fleshing out the matchup details, I share my best bets for NFL Week 1 with quick reasoning for the entire card!
Here, find the latest spread odds and NFL Week 1 picks, courtesy of Bovada:
MATCHUPSPREADMONEYLI...
Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets August 2, 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...
Newcastle Reject Isak Offer from Liverpool; Where Will the Striker Player This Season?
Newcastle United have turned down a massive $145 million offer from Liverpool for star striker Alexander Isak.
The Swedish international has requested a transfer out of Newcastle, but the club isn’t budging.
With the EPL season starting on August 15, where will Isak play?
Newcastle United have rebuffed a $145 million offer from Liverpool for striker Alexander Isak, who wants to leave t...
WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Friday, August 1, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Friday, August 1, 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 1
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERPhoenix Mercury (-165) vs. Atlanta DreamBovada
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