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American Idol Season 23 Odds, Favorites, and Betting Predictions
As the competition heats up on the American Idol stage, online bookmakers have released American Idol odds for Season 23! The prices will jump up and down until the very end, and I will be there to take full advantage of any good betting opportunity.
In this article, I explore the latest winner odds, analyze the top contenders, and make my 2025 American Idol predictions after each episode.
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Best NHL Player Prop Bets Today: Free Prop Bet Predictions
Picking the best NHL player props today can be time-consuming, but our hockey experts are here to help! They will share their prop bet predictions daily from October to the Stanley Cup Final in June, including NHL anytime goal scorer predictions, shots on goal bets, and more.
Here are our daily NHL player prop predictions for today, May 7:
You can find the reasoning for our recommended NH...
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 of the top MLB betting sites 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 th...
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! Our experts go through the odds of the best MLB betting sites on any given night to discover the most valuable HR prop bets available.
They pick the best bets to hit a home run based on factors such as stats, recent trends, ballpark analysis, and more. We explain our approach in detail below, in case you want t...
UFC 315 Odds and Predictions – Can “JDM” Take Muhammad’s Belt in Montreal?
The latest UFC 315 odds feature some predictable betting favorites on this card in Montreal, which hosts the company for the first time since April 2015. We have two title fights on the docket as welterweight champion Belal Muhammad looks to defend against Jack Della Maddalena, while women’s flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko aims to fend off Manon Fiorot.
Will the champions hold strong, or ...
WWE Backlash 2025 Predictions and Odds - Can Orton Unseat Cena?
We have WWE Backlash 2025 predictions for the first pay-per-view event after WrestleMania 41, so let’s see what gambling opportunities are out there!
WWE Backlash was held in Lyon, France, last year, but it’s back in the United States, with the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, hosting the event. Can Randy Orton take the Undisputed WWE Championship from John Cena in Orton’s hometown on...
Top Super Bowl 2025 Parlays: Go Big or Go Home!
Hitting a Super Bowl parlay is one of the best feelings football fans can experience. Creating the perfect parlay is tricky, as you must balance risk with reward. Conservative parlays are more likely to hit, but riskier selections offer huge payouts.
I know that every bettor has a different level of risk tolerance, so I offer three options in this post: conservative, moderate, and wild! Keep r...
NFL TV Ratings: Teams America Couldn’t Stop Watching
NFL viewership data reveals the teams dominate America’s hearts and minds. From legacy franchises to prime-time favorites to playoffs surges, the 2024–25 season gave us plenty of insights into the state of the NFL’s most and least popular teams. Let’s get into it!
NFL viewership trends are a wild mix of legacy franchises, superstar quarterbacks, and Cinderella stories.
A graphic ranking...
Super Bowl 59 Cross-Sport Props: Will Tyrese Maxey Beat Mahomes?
The Big Game offers bettors the opportunity to wager on many unique wagers, including Super Bowl cross-sport bets! Simply put, these special bets enable the ability to combine other sporting events with Super Bowl props.
We have five of our best Super Bowl 59 cross-sport bets to delve into, so let’s get started! You can find a snapshot of our selections here, courtesy of BetOnline, and then my...
UFC 312 Odds: Du Plessis Ousts Strickland Again?
The UFC 312 odds suggest that Dricus Du Plessis will once again prevail over Sean Strickland this time in Sydney. Can the contender strike back, though? I explore the latest prices and dissect the best bets to make for this card.
Below, you can find UFC 312 predictions for every bout on the card, including the prelims. If you are interested in my top bets and reasoning, including my Strickland...
2025 NBA Trade Deadline Rumors and Predictions
On Thursday, February 6, at 3:00 p.m. ET, the NBA trade deadline will officially arrive. With the NBA trade deadline rumors heating up, sports betting sites are handicapping all of the potential moves this week.
We are evaluating the latest NBA trade deadline rumors and current next team odds. Check out our NBA trade deadline predictions below, to see who we believe will be shipped out before ...
Boomers vs Zoomers: Super Bowl Fandom Showdown
The Super Bowl isn’t just a game—it’s a battleground for fandom. We've surveyed Baby Boomers and Gen Z to see how each generation stacks up when it comes to team loyalty, viewing habits, online engagement, sports betting, and more.
Baby Boomers (aka Boomers), born between 1946–1964, grew up watching the Super Bowl on family TVs — no social media hot takes, just old-school commentators. Gen Z (...
What is Dragon Roulette and Where to Play Online
Dragon Roulette online combines one of the most popular casino table games, roulette, with high-paying bonus options. It’s a fun variation with some cool twists, and I’m here to provide all the information you need.
I will break down the basics of Dragon Roulette, give you some strategy tips, and provide recommendations on the best places to play Dragon Roulette online.
Dragon Roulette ...
2024-25 UEFA Champions League Odds and Predictions: Who Will Stop Liverpool?
The UEFA Champions League winner odds ahead of the 2024-25 season highlighted two major favorites: Manchester City and Real Madrid. The two clubs have won the last three editions of the tournament, but they're stuck in a head-to-head playoff to make it to the round of 16! Meanwhile, top-seeded Liverpool are the odds-on favorites after the group stage ended.
You never know in a knockout competi...
NFL Pro Bowl 2025 Odds: Who Prevails in Flag Football?
Although attention for many bettors is fully entrenched on the Super Bowl, NFL Pro Bowl odds offer an opportunity to get started a week early! The skills challenges are now done, so we have a 7-on-7 flag football game to wrap up the Pro Bowl festivities on Sunday.
I explore the latest odds for this AFC vs. NFC clash, provide my analysis, and reveal my 2025 NFL Pro Bowl predictions for the flag...
Super Bowl 59 MVP Odds and Predictions: Who Can Stop Mahomes?
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes leads the pack in the updated Super Bowl MVP odds. The quarterback has won the award three times in the last five seasons, but Kansas City will have to complete a three-peat for Mahomes to have a shot at the award this season.
Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts, and the rest of the Philadelphia Eagles roster will do their best to stop the Chiefs’ three-peat attempt ...
