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TNF Week 17 Betting Preview: Christmas Day Predictions, Props, Parlays
Finding the Thursday Night Football best bets this week can be tricky, but our team is here to help! We will share our analysis and expert predictions throughout the entire NFL season, including recommended TNF player props.
In a special Christmas Day edition of Thursday Night Football, three matchups highlight the calendar. It’s a full day of action, and we have picks for every game on the h...
Best NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for Today, December 23
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, December 23:
You can find the reasoning for our recommended NHL goal scorer picks in the next section. Also, read be...
2025 NFL Week 17 Betting Preview: Odds, Lines, and Best Bets
The NFL Week 17 odds feature a Christmas tripleheader and two matchups on Saturday, making it one of the most unique weeks of the season. Every team is in action this week, too, as the playoff picture starts to come into focus.
Let's break down the latest odds and betting lines before I share my Week 17 best bets.
See the latest odds for NFL Week 17 in the table below, courtesy of Bovada....
CFP National Championship 2025-26 Odds: Who Will Stop the Buckeyes?
The 2025-26 College Football Championship odds didn’t shift much after the first round of games, with the favorites waiting for their opponents for the quarterfinals. In this first-ever 12-team CFP, anything can happen, leaving several teams in contention.
Let’s evaluate the latest CFP odds and analyze the top favorites before I share my College Football Championship predictions.
The foll...
2025 NBA Christmas Betting Preview: Predictions, Odds, and Best Bets
There are five games on Thursday, giving NBA fans plenty of Christmas Day odds to bet on. This year’s holiday quintuple header features a mix of emerging and established stars, with some of the best teams in the league under the microscope.
I break down the latest NBA Christmas Day odds and each matchup below, sharing my predictions on all games.
Here are my NBA Christmas Day best bets, ...
College Football Playoff 2025-26 Quarterfinals Preview: Odds & Best Bets
The 2025-26 College Football Playoff quarterfinals odds are set for what should be a competitive round, with four of the weaker teams out. The top seeds of the playoffs will step onto the field for the first time, so the action is about to be kicked up several notches.
Four second-round matchups are scheduled to be played on New Year’s Eve and Day between the final eight teams. In this articl...
Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets September 16, 2025
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 baseball to accurately pick games, so we’re doing the homework for you.
Along with our KBO League picks, we’ve provided reasoning for each of our betting predictions below. We deliver our daily selections around 12-18 hours before the games, so you ha...
How to Count Cards in Blackjack?
Learning how to count cards in blackjack is the most effective way to improve your chances of beating the casino.
I’m here to help by dissecting the basics of counting cards in blackjack and highlighting the most popular techniques you can use. You’ll still need to practice, but this guide will help you understand how card counting works in blackjack.
How to Count Cards in Blackjack: ...
AEW All Out 2025 Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, Best Bets
The 2025 AEW All Out odds have been released, and there are some intriguing bets to consider wagering on at one of the biggest PPVs of the year. It’s an action-packed card this weekend in Toronto and plenty of bets to delve into.
Here, I explore the latest match odds, make my best bets, and provide my complete AEW All Out predictions with reasoning!
The following AEW All Out odds are cour...
Omaha Poker Hand Rankings
Learning the Omaha poker hand rankings is one of the first things you need to learn the game. I'm here to help by explaining how hands are ranked in Omaha High and Omaha Hi/Lo formats, so you can build your strategy around pursuing the strongest possible combos.
For the record, I don't provide starting hand charts, which focus on pre-flop selection. Instead, I'm covering the true hand rankings...
Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets September 13, 2025
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 baseball to accurately pick games, so we’re doing the homework for you.
Along with our KBO League picks, we’ve provided reasoning for each of our betting predictions below. We deliver our daily selections around 12-18 hours before the games, so you ha...
2025 NFL First Coach Fired Betting Odds, Favorites, and Predictions
The early NFL first coach fired odds for 2025 have Miami’s Mike McDaniel on the hot seat. However, things can change quickly in football, so other candidates could easily “surpass” him and get the boot.
Let’s explore the NFL coaches most likely to get fired first, the betting odds on them, and the best betting prediction.
Check out the table below for the updated first NFL coach to get fi...
Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets September 12, 2025
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 baseball to accurately pick games, so we’re doing the homework for you.
Along with our KBO League picks, we’ve provided reasoning for each of our betting predictions below. We deliver our daily selections around 12-18 hours before the games, so you ha...
WNBA 2025 MVP Betting Odds And Predictions - Wilson Flips Odds on Collier!
The WNBA MVP odds for 2025 suggested one player had been running away with the award, but the prices have flipped! Will Napheesa Collier catch A'ja Wilson after leading the MVP race for most of the season?
I’ll sift through the 2025 WNBA MVP odds, looking at the favorite (Wilson) and the contender (Collier). I’ll then give you my WNBA MVP prediction at the end of the article!
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WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Thursday, September 11, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Thursday, September 11, 2025! 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 September 11
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERNew York Liberty (-13) vs. Chicago Sky (-115)Lucky Rebel
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Do You Know How Often Slot Machines Pay Out?
Ever wonder how often do slot machines pay out? In this guide, we’ll explore exactly that. We'll start with hit frequency (also known as “hit rate”) to help you understand how often you’ll see any return on a spin.
We’ll also cover RTP (return to player), volatility (how big or small payouts tend to be), and how these elements shape your experience with jackpot chances and overall gameplay. B...
