The Sports Geek Blog
We’ve developed this blog at The Sports Geek to add some dynamic and very useful information regarding sports and betting on sports. We hope that you find the articles here helpful and really enjoy reading them. We plan to keep this blog updated regularly, with new articles to make sure that our readers are getting what they deserve. If you have any specific topics that you would like to see written on or something that we miss, please feel free to contact us and let us know.
Featured Blog Posts
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 NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for Today, May 22
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, May 22:
You can find the reasoning for our recommended NHL goal scorer picks in the next section. Also, read below 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...
Women’s French Open 2026 Odds: Can Sabalenka Finally Win in Paris?
The 2026 women’s French Open odds are on the board! All the top-ranked players are in Paris, but all eyes will be on world number 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
Let's analyze the odds for Sabalenka, defending champion Coco Gauff, and four-time champion Iga Świątek. I will also throw in a couple sleepers to consider, and give you my top women’s 2026 French Open predictions below.
PLAYERODDSAryna Sabal...
NBA Eastern Conference Finals 2026 Odds and Predictions: Cavaliers vs. Knicks
The 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals betting odds are forecasting a trip to the NBA Finals for the New York Knicks. But the Cleveland Cavaliers are a tough team that has been through some battles and could make it an interesting series!
I’ll look into both teams, their paths to the NBA East finals, and give you my best bets based on the Cavaliers vs. Knicks odds for this matchup, including f...
2026 Indy 500 Betting Preview: Winner Odds, Predictions, & Best Bets
With the grid set for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” oddsmakers have updated their 2026 Indy 500 odds. Defending champion Alex Palou sits as a clear favorite for Chip Ganassi Racing, but is he really on track to kiss the bricks again?
In this betting preview, I’ll walk through the latest winner odds, break down the main favorites and live longshots, and finish with my best bets and Indy 5...
Olympics 2026 Snowboarding Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, & Best Bets
Olympic snowboarding odds are among the most popular markets for Winter Games bettors. With plenty of action on the board, let’s break down the key events and uncover the best value bets to target.
Who’s poised to strike gold in Italy? Below, I break down the latest odds, analyze each discipline, and share my 2026 Olympic snowboarding predictions.
Here are the latest Olympic snowboarding ...
Super Bowl 60 Broadcast Prop Bets: Top Picks
Super Bowl 60 broadcast props are one of the many unique ways to wager on the Big Game. NBC is the host station, meaning Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico will be calling their sixth and first Super Bowl, respectively.
Continue reading to see the best broadcast props for Super Bowl 60. I highlight my top five bets for the NBC broadcast, including wagers for Collinsworth and Tirico, and break d...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, February 6
Targeting NCAAB player props is one of the best ways to profit from the college basketball season. Picking the best player prop bets daily is challenging, but our team of basketball experts is always on the hunt for profitable opportunities.
Expect daily predictions from us, as long as the season is active. Here are our best NCAA college basketball player props today, February 6!
PROP BET...
NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, February 6: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, February 6? Our experts made sure to check the stats and the latest odds before sharing their top picks for first point scorer tonight.
Here's a quick overview of our first basket betting picks, and you can find our reasoning in the next section.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERBam Adebayo (MIA) First BasketMiami Heat vs. Boston Celtics+...
Best Drake Maye Super Bowl 60 Quarterback Props
The best Drake Maye Super Bowl 60 props are bountiful for New England’s quarterback! He has a chance to lead his team to the biggest trophy of all: a Super Bowl trophy!
Continue reading to see the best Drake Maye prop bets in Super Bowl 60. I detail the latest odds for Maye for the Big Game and highlight my favorite props for Super Bowl Sunday.
Here are the best Drake Maye Super Bowl QB p...
Best Sam Darnold Super Bowl 60 Quarterback Props
There is some value to be found in Sam Darnold Super Bowl 60 props! The Seattle quarterback rebuilt his reputation last season in Minnesota. Now, the former USC product is on the cusp of leading the Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory!
I’ll examine the best Sam Darnold Super Bowl props, and give you analysis for my two favorite wagers to make on Sunday!
Here are the best Sam Darnold Super Bo...
How Do You Play Football Squares?
I’ve seen football squares played in multiple ways, especially during the Super Bowl. I used to play with my buddies from work on a regular basis.
I also hung out in a neighborhood bar that always hosted football squares. These are the rules for the classic games I’ve always played in, in case you're looking for a guide on the game.
Football Squares Rules and Options
We always used a pie...
Milano Olympics 2026 Cross-Country Skiing Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, & Best Bets
Olympic Cross-Country Skiing odds offer an entertaining opportunity to wager on a unique winter sport. Norway dominated these events in 2022, taking home nearly half of the gold medals on offer. Can Norway run the table again, or will another country take the top spot?
Let’s check out the favorites in the latest odds, before I highlight my best Olympic Cross-Country Skiing predictions for the ...
Olympics 2026 Speed Skating Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, & Best Bets
As the world converges on Milano for the 2026 Winter Games, the Olympic speed skating odds are already taking shape. Speed skating is a high-octane, edge-of-your-seat sport that also gives bettors a prime opportunity to cash in.
There are several marquee events for the men and women’s races on the oval at Milano 2026, each with its own betting angles and storylines. Below, you’ll find the late...
T20 World Cup 2026 Betting Preview: Predictions, Odds, & Best Bets
The 2026 ICC T20 World Cup odds suggest we have a clear favorite for the upcoming cricket tournament! Reigning champions India are again expected to go all the way, but can they defend their crown in 2026?
Let’s break down the latest winner odds and analyze the leading contenders, before I share my ICC T20 World Cup predictions.
Here are the T20 World Cup winner odds a few days before the...
