The Sports Geek Blog
We’ve developed this blog at The Sports Geek to add some dynamic and very useful information regarding sports and betting on sports. We hope that you find the articles here helpful and really enjoy reading them. We plan to keep this blog updated regularly, with new articles to make sure that our readers are getting what they deserve. If you have any specific topics that you would like to see written on or something that we miss, please feel free to contact us and let us know.
Featured Blog Posts
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2 Odds and Predictions - Who Wins The Rematch?
The Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2 odds are here for another boxing superfight! Some are unsure of how these two iconic boxers will look in their advanced age, but one thing is for certain: millions of people will tune in on Netflix to find out.
I’ll analyze the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2 betting odds for this massive rematch and share my prediction for the eventual winner.
Floyd Mayweather vs. M...
Best NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for Today, February 26
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, February 26:
You can find the reasoning for our recommended NHL goal scorer picks in the next section. Also, read be...
MLB Spring Training 2026 Predictions: Expert Betting Picks for Free
With a new baseball season approaching, The Sports Geek is here to help you get started with our MLB Spring Training predictions! The Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues provide plenty of chances for bettors to cash in, so let’s dig in.
Below, you can find daily 2026 MLB Spring Training odds, analysis, and our exclusive expert picks for free every day!
MATCHUPSPRING TRAINING BETSONLINE BOOKMAKE...
32nd Actor Awards Betting Preview: Predictions, Odds, & Best Bets
As awards season continues to roll forward, the Actor Awards (formerly the SAG Awards) is another show worth watching in the build-up to the Oscars. You can also bet on them, with the 2026 Actor Awards odds are now available at online bookmakers!
In this article, I explore the latest odds to win the major categories and share my Actor Awards predictions!
Here you can find our Actor Awards...
F1 Championship 2026 Betting Preview: Predictions, Odds, & Best Bets
The F1 2026 Championship odds point to one of the most competitive campaigns in years, with brand-new regulations and cars on the grid for the new season. With so many unknowns after pre-season testing in Bahrain, both fans and bettors are facing a wide-open title race.
In this guide, I break down the latest odds for both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships, assess the leading contend...
2026 MLB Over Under Wins Betting Odds and Predictions: Will the Dodgers’ Success Continue?
Betting on your 2026 MLB win totals predictions is a great way to capitalize on long-term trends. It's also fun, as one wager can last for most, if not all, of the regular season.
You can bet on MLB over/under wins futures for all 30 clubs, but some offer more value than others. Continue reading to see my five best win total predictions for the 2026 MLB season. I break down each pick, highligh...
Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz Odds, Prop Bets and Predictions
On Saturday, August 5, Jake Paul will battle Nate Diaz in the featured bout of the PPV event Ready 4 War. This professional boxing card will take place at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, and will air live on ESPN+ and DAZN beginning at 9pm ET.
For Diaz, this will be his professional boxing debut. He’s had a war of words with the Paul brothers for the last few years and will try ...
NASCAR Best Bets For Week of July 24
On July 30th, Richmond Speedway will host the 22nd NASCAR Cup Series race of the season -the Cook Out 400. Following a controversial finish at Pocono Raceway, the Cup Series is in Virginia for a short-track oval race.
Last week, Kyle Larson was well on his way to winning his third race of the season at Pocono. However, Denny Hamlin ran Larson into the wall with less than ten laps remaining in ...
UFC 291 Odds and Predictions
On Saturday, July 29th, the UFC will be live from Salt Lake City, Utah, for UFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2. This event is headlined by a rematch between two of the best lightweights in Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje.
These octagon warriors first battled in April 2018, where Poirier won via fourth-round TKO in what was a Fight of the Year candidate.
As of this writing, UFC 291 featured 12 ...
What Is the Pass Line Craps Bet and How to Play It
If you're starting your craps journey and don’t know what the pass line craps bet is, we’ve got you covered. Whether it’s in your local casino or playing online craps, the wager, and our strategies for the craps pass line are the same.
We'll walk you through the fundamentals of the pass line bet in craps, from placing your wager before the come out roll (where 7 or 11 wins and 2, 3, and 12 lo...
What Are Texas Hold’em Blinds?
Poker blinds are the foundation of any poker game. In cash games and tournaments, blinds are a necessity that every player at the table has to contribute. Blinds keep the game and action flowing at the poker table.
If you are new to poker, the concept of blinds may be difficult to understand. However, learning about poker blinds is a must before playing any poker game for money.
No...
Bellator 297 Odds and Predictions
On Friday, June 16, Bellator returns to action with Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero live from the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The featured bout of the night is a light heavyweight title fight between Yoel Romero and champion Vadim Nemkov.
The co-main event is a bantamweight title fight between champion Sergio Pettis and the current featherweight champion, Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire.
...
How To Play Casino War and Best Strategies For Winning
The classic game of War is one of the simplest and most basic card games that anyone can learn. Many of us learned how to play War at the same time we learned how to play Go Fish as kids. This might be the first and last time that you’ve played War in your life.
There are a couple of adult variants of War that you may have come across. There is Drinking War, which is, you guessed it, a drinkin...
Do Underground Bookies Still Exist?
Underground bookies have been portrayed in many movies and TV shows. They’re usually stereotyped as a middle-aged mobster who sends goons out to break legs and collect debts.
However, the sports betting industry has changed greatly over the past few decades. First off, both regulated and unregulated online sportsbooks take bets. They provide a convenient option for sports gamblers. Many s...
How to Arbitrage Bet and Not Get Caught
Some sports bettors mistakenly assume that the only way to beat bookmakers is through skilled handicapping. However, gamblers can win at sports betting sites through other ways too, including arbitrage betting.
In fact, arbitrage (a.k.a. arbing) gambling is one of the most common ways to earn profits. Anybody can make money through this method, regardless of their handicapping skills, by putt...
UFC 287 Odds, Props and Best Fights to Bet On
On Saturday, April 8, the UFC will be live from the Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida, for UFC 287: Pereira vs Adesanya 2. This exciting PPV event features a rematch for the middleweight title as Alex Pereira defends the belt against former champ Israel Adesanya.
In total, there are 14 bouts scheduled for this massive show, which also features the return of Jorge Masvidal. You can bet on the ...
