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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...
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...
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...
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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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...
WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Wednesday, June 17
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Wednesday, June 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 June 17
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERDallas Wings (+133) vs. Golden State Warriors Lucky RebelLas Vegas Aces (-7) vs. Phoenix Mercury Lucky Rebel
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Best World Cup Player Props Predictions for June 17
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 June 17, here are the top 2026 World Cup player prop bet picks today.
PROP BETMATCHUPODDSBOOKIEBruno Fernandez to Score ...
Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets for June 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 ...
WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Tuesday, June 16
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Tuesday, June 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 June 16
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERToronto Tempo vs. Indiana Fever (-7.5) (-112) Lucky Rebel
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CFTC Sues New Mexico Over Kalshi as Prediction Market Fight Grows
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has sued New Mexico after the state tried to block prediction market operator Kalshi.
New Mexico claims Kalshi offers unregulated sports betting, while the CFTC argues the platform falls under federal regulation and is subject to the agency’s exclusive authority under commodities law.
New Mexico's Case Against Kalshi, and The CFTC Fires Back...
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The FIFA World Cup is in full swing, but The Sports Geek is just heating up with an exclusive and free contest. The $5K One Cup gives you the chance to win a cool $5,000; all you have to do is make the correct picks!
Let's talk about how the whole thing works, what games will be part of it, and how to join:
The $5K One Cup: How it Works
You need make the correct picks from three games on...
PGA US Open 2026 Betting Preview: Winner Odds, Predictions, & Best Bets
As one of golf’s premier tournaments approaches, the 2026 U.S. Open odds have been updated. This year, the spotlight shifts to the difficult Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. Can Scottie Scheffler find another gear, finally win his first U.S. Open, and complete the career Grand Slam?
In this tournament preview, I break down the latest outright odds, spotlight the leading con...
Best World Cup Player Props Predictions for June 16
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 June 16, here are top 2026 World Cup player prop bet picks today.
PROP BETMATCHUPODDSBOOKIEIdrissa Gueye to Be Shown a C...
Best 2026 World Cup Betting Contests and Bracket Challenges
The best 2026 World Cup betting contests can add an extra level of excitement to the tournament and open the door to excellent prizes. I found some cool bracket challenges, pickems, and more!
Keep reading to see the best contests for the World Cup, how they work, and what awards are up for grabs!
See the table below for the top World Cup bracket and pick’em contests at the best World Cup ...
Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets for June 16
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 ...
