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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...
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...
2026 NFL Week 1 Betting Preview: Odds, Lines, & Best Bets
The 2026 NFL Week 1 odds can tell you a lot about the condition of each team at the start of the football season. They also offer prime opportunities to capture opening line value before the market sharpens.
Below, you’ll find a complete game-by-game breakdown of the Week 1 odds, betting lines, and best bets, featuring updated moneylines, point spreads, and totals.
Here, find the latest...
Sabalenka vs. Rybakina Odds and Predictions: 2026 US Open Women's Final Picks
The Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elena Rybakina odds for the 2026 US women’s final are here. Sabalenka is the favorite to win her third straight US Open, but Rybakina got the better of her at the Australian Open earlier this year. Can Sabalenka get her revenge?
I’ll examine the Sabalenka vs. Rybakina odds for Saturday’s match, and give you my predictions and best bets for the final Grand Slam of 2026!
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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...
NFL Survivor Picks This Week: Safest and Riskiest Predictions for Week 1
Finding the right NFL survivor picks each week can be difficult. I will be helping you this season 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 1 of the 2026-27 season! We provide a summary first and our reasoning below that.
MATC...
Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets for July 18
Are you looking for the best KBO predictions today? We’re here to help with free, expert picks on the league! The Korean Baseball Organization is one of the most exciting baseball leagues in the world and can be a profitable market for savvy bettors.
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 ...
Weatherbys Super Sprint at Newbury – Runner-By-Runner Guide by Ginger Joe
The Weatherbys Super Sprint is always one of my favorite two-year-old races of the season. A 25-runner field of speedy horses, with plenty of unexposed types to get stuck into.
It's a race that has been dominated by the Hannon yard over the years. Richard Hannon Sr. won the race a record seven times after helping to create the race, while Richard Hannon has added another four victories since t...
WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Friday, July 17
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Friday, July 17, 2026! 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 July 17
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERAtlanta Dream vs. Toronto Tempo +10 (-110)Lucky RebelConnecticut Sun (+165) vs. Phoenix MercuryLucky Rebel
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The Basketball Tournament 2026 Preview: Winner Odds, Predictions, & Best Bets
The annual winner‑take‑all, $2 million open invitational is back, and we’ve got the latest 2026 The Basketball Tournament odds. The stakes are high for the 13th edition, with a 14‑team bracket stacked with former NCAA standouts set to tip off.
Now it’s time to break down the championship odds, size up the contenders, and share my The Basketball Tournament predictions.
Here are the TBT win...
WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Thursday, July 16
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Thursday, July 16, 2026! 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 July 16
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERPortland Fire vs. Washington Mystics -6.5 (-110)Lucky Rebel
Best WNBA Predictions Today (With Reasoning), Ju...
Federal Regulators Block Michigan's Attempt to Unwind Kalshi Sports Trades; What's Next?
A legal battle between Michigan and the CFTC over Kalshi is escalating after federal regulators blocked the company from canceling completed sports contracts.
The case could determine whether states or the federal government have authority over prediction markets.
Michigan Court Fires the First Shot
The legal fight started when Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sued Kalshi. The sta...
Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets for July 17
Are you looking for the best KBO predictions today? We’re here to help with free, expert picks on the league! The Korean Baseball Organization is one of the most exciting baseball leagues in the world and can be a profitable market for savvy bettors.
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 ...
Ginger Joe’s 154th Open Outsiders to Consider
When looking for outsiders to consider at The Open, it's important not to compare player to player, but instead compare player to the golf course. It’s about finding the players who can score well at the venue.
Every year, a handful of bigger-priced players go well in the Open, and I’ve identified five that could significantly outplay their high prices this week. If you can identify the right ...
The Open 2026 Sleepers: Best Dark Horses and Longshot Bets
As the final major of the year approaches, it’s time to zero in on the best British Open sleepers to add to your betting card. Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport sets the stage for a wide-open tournament, making it smart to back at least a few longshots.
In this betting preview, I’ll navigate through the top Open Championship sleeper bets and the wagers worth considering in 2026.
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Pennsylvania's Skill Game Countdown: 70,000 Machines Face October Deadline
Pennsylvania lawmakers have left Harrisburg for the summer without deciding the future of skill game machines. That leaves thousands of bars, veterans' organizations, convenience stores, and other small businesses facing uncertainty.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has set an October 13 deadline. If lawmakers do not pass a law before then, skill games will become forbidden. State Police are a...
