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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 omen’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...
Federal Judge Hands New York Win Over Kalshi, Deepening Prediction Markets Regulatory Battle
A federal judge in Manhattan has ruled that New York can continue enforcing its gambling laws against prediction market platform Kalshi. The decision is a major setback for the company and adds to the growing legal fight over who should regulate prediction markets.
U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres ruled that the federal Commodity Exchange Act does not override New York's gambling laws for ...
Best World Cup Player Props Predictions for July 9
The best World Cup player props often deliver better value than traditional markets, as long as you know the teams well. That can be tricky with the new format that features 48 countries, but The Sports Geek is always happy to help!
After exploring the latest odds for July 9, here are the top 2026 World Cup player prop bet picks today.
PROP BETMATCHUPODDSBOOKIEMbappe to Score or Assist ...
Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets for July 9
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 ...
UK Gambling Financial Checks on High-Stakes Online Bettors Could Mean Changes for the US
Britain's gambling regulator is introducing new financial checks for people who spend large amounts gambling online. Supporters say the rules could help protect people from serious financial harm. Critics argue they go too far and could push bettors toward unregulated gambling websites.
The new policy has already sparked debate in the UK, and it could influence future gambling rules in the U...
WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Wednesday, July 8
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Wednesday, July 8, 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 8
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERMinnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut Sun (+6.5) (-105)Lucky RebelIndiana Fever (-7) (-105) vs. Los Angeles SparksLucky...
Esports World Cup 2026 Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, & Best Bets
As anticipation builds for the biggest global professional gaming event, the odds for the 2026 Esports World Cup are finally out. With thousands of teams battling for millions in prize money across multiple competitions, the stakes couldn’t be higher in Paris.
In this betting preview, I’ll break down the latest outright winner odds, analyze the key events, and share my top Esports World Cup pr...
Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets for July 8
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 ...
North Carolina Could Become First State to Approve and Tax Prediction Markets
North Carolina could soon make history. A new section in the state's budget bill would make it the first state to officially allow prediction market companies to operate and pay taxes.
The proposal passed both chambers of the legislature in just two days and is now waiting for Gov. Josh Stein to decide whether to sign it into law.
What the Budget Proposal Would Do, and Lower Tax Rate Rais...
Academy Awards 2027 Betting Preview: Favorites, Predictions, & Best Bets
With early 2027 Academy Awards odds already posted, the main categories are open for betting. That makes this a great time to scan the board and grab some early value before nominations are announced.
Below, I’ll walk through the latest winner odds, break down the major races, and share my early 99th Academy Awards predictions.
The following Academy Award 2027 betting odds are courtesy of...
WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Tuesday, July 7
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Tuesday, July 7, 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 7
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERDallas Wings (+5.5) (-115) vs. New York LibertyLucky RebelChicago Sky vs. Phoenix Mercury (-3.5) (-110)Lucky Rebel...
