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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 August 30, 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...
Best Roulette Numbers: Should You Bet on a Specific Number?
What are the best numbers in roulette? I've heard this question way too many times, and I've seen way too many misleading answers, so I decided to share my two cents on the topic.
Learn why roulette numbers are essentially equal in most games, but also why there have been exceptions (and still might be?).
Are There Other Ways to Gain an Advantage When Playing Roulette?
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How Many Numbers Are on a Roulette Wheel?
The type of roulette you are playing will determine how many numbers are on a roulette wheel. French and European variations use 37 numbers, while American wheels have 38. There are also triple-zero wheels that have 39 numbers, but those games are rare.
Check out the number distribution and the colors for the most popular versions of roulette below.
Here are the numbers for the most p...
When to Double Down in Blackjack?
Mastering the art of when to double down in blackjack can significantly improve your long-term strategy. In advantageous situations, you can use this move to improve your expected return on a strong hand.
I share my best strategies for doubling down here that apply to most blackjack tables, regardless of the rules.
You should double down in blackjack when you can...
WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Friday, August 29, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Friday, August 29, 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 August 29
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERIndiana Fever (+105) vs. Los Angeles SparksLucky Rebel
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Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets August 29, 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 Betting Picks: Predictions for Thursday, August 28, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Thursday, August 28, 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 August 28
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERPhoenix Mercury (-12) vs. Chicago SkyLucky Rebel
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Top NFL Survivor Pools Online for 2025-2026: Free and for Real Money
Joining an online NFL survivor pool in 2025 is a guaranteed way to make the upcoming football season even more exciting and win big prizes! We’ve selected the best free and real money options online (including a $1 million pool!).
These contests go by many names, including:
Regardless of what you call it, the goal remains the same: survive each week by picking a winning team. Once you cho...
Top 10 Most Popular Players in the NFL in 2025
Determining the most popular NFL football players in the world in 2025 was a challenging task, but we combined data from social media and surveys of real people to find out!
Read on to discover the top 10 most famous NFL players as of late August 2025, just before the start of the new football season.
Top 10 Most Popular Football Players in the World in 2025
To no one's surprise, Patrick...
WWE Clash in Paris Odds and Predictions – Cena and Paul Square Off in France
The 2025 WWE Clash in Paris odds suggest a great night for the favorites, highlighted by John Cena’s first and last match in France. Can Logan Paul and the other underdogs spoil the party?
Check out the odds for all five matches and my WWE Clash in Paris betting predictions!
WWE Clash in Paris Odds and Predictions Summary
MATCHBETTING FAVORITEPICKJohn Cena vs. Logan PaulJohn Cena (-700)J...
