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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.
Best No Runs F...

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,...

The Amazing Race Odds and Predictions – Who Wins Season 37?
The Amazing Race odds for the 37th season of this CBS show predicted a close race ahead of the premiere on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, and that has been the case! 14 teams are in a wild race around the world, from Los Angeles, back to Miami, with locations like Japan, Bulgaria, France, and Portugal in between. But which team will win the $1 million grand prize?
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Casino Minesweeper Gambling Guide: How And Where To Play Online
Casino Minesweeper is a cool gambling version of the classic game that used to come with Windows computers. You can take out some mines and win real money prizes for your efforts!
Keep reading to learn how to enjoy Minesweeper gambling online and find tips to help you get the most out of the experience. I will also highlight the sites that offer the best versions of this exciting and unique be...

Caitlin Clark 2025 WNBA Props: Will She Score 50 Points in a Game?
After an unforgettable rookie season, 2025 Caitlin Clark prop bets have landed at online bookmakers! Clark heads into her sophomore campaign in Indiana with sky-high expectations, so how will she fare?
In this article, I explore the best props, analyze her season outlook, and make my Caitlin Clark 2025 predictions!
The following props are courtesy of BetUS and BetOnline::
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FIBA Champions League Final 4 Odds and Predictions – Who Wins It All in Athens?
The FIBA Champions League Final 4 odds show two clear favorites: Unicaja Malaga and Tenerife. Those two met in the 2024 final. Can AEK Athens and Galatasaray spoil a rematch?
I’ll dig into the Basketball Champions League odds for the Final 4 and give you my predictions for both semifinal games, as well as my expectations on the most likely final!
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The Nearest Casinos to Atlanta, GA
There are no casinos in Atlanta, Georgia, but you can find several establishments that are near the city. You can bet on sports, play your favorites games, and more with a small road trip outside of state lines.
If you want to know more about that, check our list of the nearest casinos to Atlanta, GA below which are easily accessible to Georgians.
Georgia state law is one of the strictest...

Early NFL 2026 Mock Draft Predictions
I love early NFL mock drafts, so it’s time to present my 2026 predictions ! After a defensive-loaded 2025 class, the 2026 NFL Draft appears to flash way more potential stars at quarterback, including Texas’s Arch Manning.
While he’s been a projected first overall pick since he was a freshman in high school, I opted to leave him out of this mock draft because it’s unclear if he’ll declare after...

UFC 315 Odds and Predictions – Can “JDM” Take Muhammad’s Belt in Montreal?
The latest UFC 315 odds feature some predictable betting favorites on this card in Montreal, which hosts the company for the first time since April 2015. We have two title fights on the docket as welterweight champion Belal Muhammad looks to defend against Jack Della Maddalena, while women’s flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko aims to fend off Manon Fiorot.
Will the champions hold strong, or ...

WWE Backlash 2025 Predictions and Odds - Can Orton Unseat Cena?
We have WWE Backlash 2025 predictions for the first pay-per-view event after WrestleMania 41, so let’s see what gambling opportunities are out there!
WWE Backlash was held in Lyon, France, last year, but it’s back in the United States, with the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, hosting the event. Can Randy Orton take the Undisputed WWE Championship from John Cena in Orton’s hometown on...

Baccarat Card Counting: How to Count Cards in Baccarat
Baccarat card counting techniques are similar to those you can use in blackjack. But does this strategy provide the same advantages as it does in blackjack? The simple answer is yes, but not always, and not to the same effect.
I provide more information and answer all your questions on card counting in baccarat in this article!
First and foremost, does counting cards in baccarat work? Th...

2025 NBA Playoffs Second Round Predictions and Odds
With the opening round of the postseason in the books, it’s time to make our 2025 NBA Playoffs second round predictions! I’ve explored the odds, identified the best bets to win each series, and believe there’s value up for grabs.
Continue reading to check out the latest NBA second round odds, analysis, and my best bets for each series!
The following NBA second round betting odds are court...