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2025 NFL Week 2 Betting Preview: Odds, Lines, and Best Bets
The 2025 NFL Week 2 odds markets are officially open. You can bet on 16 exciting matchups this weekend, including multiple Super Bowl rematches!
I break down the latest odds and betting lines for every week 2 NFL game below. I’ve also included my best bets for the NFL this week.
Here are the updated odds for every NFL Week 2 game, courtesy of Bovada.
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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.
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Thursday Night Football Week 2 Predictions, Best Bets, Props: Commanders vs. Packers
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.
The Washington Commanders and Green Bay Packers get Week 2 started with an NFC matchup at the historic Lambeau Field. Check out our Thursday Night Football predictions and...
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! Our experts go through the odds on any given night to discover the most valuable HR prop bets available.
They pick the best bets to hit a home run based on factors such as stats, recent trends, ballpark analysis, and more. We explain our approach in detail below, in case you want to build your own HR betting st...
Big Brother 27 Winner Odds and Predictions (Updated Weekly)
The Big Brother odds for the ultimate summer competition are available, and we have the best bets to consider making for Season 27! The opening prices reveal that this is expected to be a wide-open season.
We are following the action all season long in the Big Brother House and updating our picks every week until a winner is declared. Continue to find the latest odds and our Big Brother predic...
2025 Heisman Odds and Predictions – Arch Manning’s Time to Win the Heisman?
The Heisman odds for 2025 featured a familiar last name at the top of the board as Arch Manning was favored. He has dropped down the list, but how far has Manning fallen, and who is the favorite now?
I’ll take a look at the favorites, contenders, and longshots I like, and give you my best Heisman prediction at the end of this article!
Here are the current Heisman odds heading into Week 3,...
NBA Western Conference Finals 2025 Odds and Predictions: OKC Unstoppable?
The 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals odds show a clear favorite: the Thunder are expected to beat the Timberwolves! I'm sure that Minnesota will relish the "underdogs" label and put up a fight, but can they stop a historical team like the OKC?
I explore the latest lines and dissect both teams, before sharing my 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals predictions and best bets below.
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2025 FA Cup Final Odds and Prediction – Will Man City Hold Off Palace at Wembley?
The 2025 FA Cup Final odds unsurprisingly favor Manchester City, who are seven-time winners in the world’s oldest soccer competition. However, high-flying Crystal Palace are looking for their first FA Cup title and will enter the game in excellent form. Who will lift the trophy at the legendary Wembley Stadium on May 17?
I’ll sort through the FA Cup Final odds and give you my predictions and b...
American Idol Season 23 Odds, Favorites, and Betting Predictions
As the competition heats up on the American Idol stage, online bookmakers have released American Idol odds for Season 23! The prices will jump up and down until the very end, and I will be there to take full advantage of any good betting opportunity.
In this article, I explore the latest winner odds, analyze the top contenders, and make my 2025 American Idol predictions after each episode.
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Good Luck Rituals for Gambling
Gambling rituals have been around since games of chance originated centuries ago. They give players a sense of control over their wagers, come in all shapes and sizes from various cultures around the world, and are worth taking a moment to consider.
I've collected the most interesting good luck rituals I could find in this article. Before I present them to you, I have a disclaimer, though. The...
2025 World Table Tennis Championship Predictions & Betting Odds
The 2025 World Table Tennis Championship is set to deliver another week of world-class action and multiple betting opportunities. The sport’s elite descend on Doha, Qatar, from May 17–25, and I’m here to help you with my predictions for the tournament.
In this guide, I cover everything you need to bet smart: the latest 2025 World Table Tennis Championship betting odds, a breakdown of the form...
Eurovision 2025 Betting Odds and Predictions: Who Wins the Song Contest?
The Eurovision odds for the upcoming edition highlight two major favorites 2025! I explore the prices and best bets on the board to win Eurovision in Switzerland on May 17.
We know most of the artists now, so we have a lot of information to work with! Below, check out my odds, analysis of the main favorites, and 2025 Eurovision predictions!
The following betting odds for Eurovision are co...
2025 PGA Championship Sleepers: Will Koepka Win 4th Wanamaker Trophy?
With a field of over 150 of the world’s top golfers, there are dozens of potential sleeper picks for the PGA Championship every year. In 2025, the race for the Wanamaker Trophy returns to Quail Hollow Club for the first time since 2017.
This guide will highlight my top PGA Championship sleeper picks. I will tell you my top dark horse picks and explain why my top five sleepers could make surpri...
Is the NBA Draft Rigged – A TSG Deep Dive
Is the NBA Draft Lottery rigged? Many believe the answer is yes, and it’s becoming increasingly hard to argue against that after some of the winners in the past 20 years.
Dallas getting the lottery pick this year was the top of the iceberg. It’s also the reason I decided to take a deep dive at the most popular NBA Draft conspiracy theories and analyze the numbers since 2000 to figure out wheth...
Preakness Stakes 2025 Odds: Will Journalism Strike Back at Pimlico?
After a thrilling Derby at Churchill Downs, the 2025 Preakness Stakes odds give bettors another chance to win big on the Triple Crown! Sovereignty will not run in the Preakness, but the field should be competitive at Pimlico.
I explore the latest futures Preakness odds for 2025, analyze the leading contenders, and reveal my Preakness Stakes predictions and best bets!
The following Preakne...
When Should You Split in Blackjack: Expert Tips
Knowing when to split in blackjack can really pay off for you in certain situations and is critical for achieving the best results. This article will show you when those situations can arise, but also, when you shouldn’t split your cards.
Learn more about the best times to split in blackjack, and how the rules should affect your decisions.
When to Split in Blackjack Summary
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