The Sports Geek Blog
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MNF Week 1 Betting Preview: Broncos vs. Chiefs Predictions, Prop Bets, & Parlay
Picking the Monday Night Football best bets week after week is a tough task, but our team is here to help. The Sports Geek will review hundreds of markets available each Monday, delivering expert MNF betting picks for player props, team props, and traditional markets like totals, spreads, and moneylines.
Check this page regularly for the latest picks and tips the team at The Sports Geek has pr...
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...
78th Primetime Emmy Odds and Predictions - Can Anyone Stop The Pitt and Hacks?
The 2026 Emmy odds for the 78th edition of television’s biggest night suggest that we will see some big wins for The Pitt! The ceremony will be held on September 14, 2026. It will air on NBC, and on Peacock for the streamers.
I analyze the odds for the popular categories, including Best Drama and Comedy, as well as the nominees in those categories. Let's start with a snapshot of my Emmy predic...
NFL Survivor Picks This Week: Safest and Riskiest Predictions for Week 2
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 2 of the 2026-27 season. We provide a summary first and our reasoning below that.
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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...
Beat The Geek’s 2026 Contest is Now Live!
Do you have what it takes to Beat The Geek and win some cool prizes? Test your football knowledge in Beat the Geek’s free NFL Pick’em contest that's open for Week 1 picks. The Geek is ready to fight back after losing last season, so expect no mercy.
Register for a free account at The Sports Geek if you haven’t already, and make weekly picks on NFL spreads to win prizes. If you miss a week or t...
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...
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...
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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UFC Signs Deal with Paramount; How Does It Compare to Other US Sports?
The UFC recently signed a deal with Paramount worth $7.7 billion over seven years.
Starting in 2026, Paramount Plus will stream the UFC numbered events, as well as the Fight Night cards.
The NFL and NBA media deals are still larger, but the UFC’s deal is bigger than Major League Soccer and the NCAA.
The UFC has announced a deal with Paramount to broadcast their numbered events, as well...
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...
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...
