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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.
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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!
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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...
Benefits of Using a Gambling Win/Loss Spreadsheet
Some people take their gambling more seriously than others. For many, gambling is a way to pass some time and take your mind off the stresses of everyday life. For others, gambling is everyday life.
Everyone has different motivations. Many hit the poker tables or slot machines looking to make a few bucks on the side over the course of a quick weekend jaunt to Las Vegas. Other more serious gambl...
21 NFL Statistics Sports Bettors Should Track
These days, there are an awful lot of statistics out there when it comes to the NFL. The analytics movement that has taken over baseball and basketball in recent years is now beginning to engulf the NFL, too.
Utilizing the numbers to your advantage is one way to turn yourself into a profitable football bettor. The vast majority of people that place bets online or at land-based casinos don...
4 Most Common Football Bets and How to Win Them
Football is the most bet sport in the United States. It’s not even close. Americans love to bet on the NFL, and that goes for college football, too. We are taking a look at the most common football bets available online.
It's largely only a North American sport, but it’s still the second-most bet sport in the world, behind European football. If you want to get in on the gridiron action, it’s im...
World's Strongest Man Odds and Predictions
World’s Strongest Man is underway! The heats are ending and the finals happen over the weekend, crowning 2022’s World’s Strongest Man. Betting options for the finals haven’t been posted, but could open up through the weekend at our favorite Online sports betting sites. If you’re looking to bet on the World’s Strongest Man, we’re highlighting our top competitors going into the finals, including sta...
Why You Should Play Poker vs Blackjack
If you are a gambler that is looking for your best opportunity to win money, you may have asked yourself at some point, which game is better, poker or blackjack?
Both games offer an opportunity to use your skill to better improve your chances of winning, so they tend to attract some of the same players. But I am here to tell you that while both games require a similar skill set...
4 Steps to Build Successful Sports Betting Models
Building a sports betting model that produces profits is one of the most challenging things you’re ever going to do in gambling. It’s not always hard, but it takes a lot of effort and time.
But the effort and time you invest in building a good model will pay off for years to come. In this post, you will learn the exact method I used to build my successful sports gambling models...
Celebrity Death Pool – How to Play & How to Win
It’s a little bit morbid, it’s a little sardonic, it’s the Celebrity Death Pool.
An informal betting game based around picking the death dates of famous people, Celebrity Death Pool is the latest pop-culture incarnation of the long-lived dead pool. Bets made on predictions of death have long been a dark way for humans to deal with suffering and mortality.
You’ll find dead pools ope...
How to Determine Slot Machine Payout Percentage
Slot machine payout percentage determines your chances of getting that big win. In this guide, we can identify four basic ways to figure out the payout percentage of a particular slot machine.
We also help you determine the payout percentage of a slot machine you’re about to play. I thought of four solid methods for working out a machine’s theoretical RTP and decided to put them...
7 Facts About Wong Strategy in NFL Teaser Betting That Can Help You Profit
For far too many years during my time as a sports betting enthusiast, I was making a crucial error whenever I took a “teaser” ticket during the NFL season. For folks who aren’t familiar with teaser bets, this clever method of wagering allows the bettor to tilt point spreads and/or Over-Under totals in their own favor.
For example:
if you liked the Miami Dolphins as (-3) favo...
14 Betting Systems to Try Next Time You’re in a Casino
Betting systems are a losing proposition in the long run. That’s an established fact, and I won’t argue with that fact here.
What I will say is this:
Betting systems can make for some entertaining gambling sessions.
And you can sometimes win with a betting system, just like you can sometimes win without a betting system.
You’re welcome to try any of the betting systems listed bel...
