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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,...

IIHF Hockey World Championship 2025 Betting Preview: Odds, Favorites, Predictions
The 2025 IIHF World Championship odds are on the board for what should be a thrilling tournament in Sweden and Denmark. There are plenty of betting opportunities around this international hockey event, so let’s review the tournament and find the best bets.
Continue reading to learn about the latest winner prices, the top favorites, and my IIHF Hockey World Championship predictions!
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Giannis Next Team Odds – Will the Bucks’ Star Move On From Milwaukee?
Giannis next team odds could be the most popular betting market of the summer! The Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated in five games by the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Bucks’ future looks bleak, and now their superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo, might have to make a decision.
I’ll examine the Giannis next team odds and look at the favorites, a couple of contenders, and ...

Best Slots With Free Spins and Bonus Games Online
Slot games with free spins are among the most popular titles online, and for a good reason. They provide entertaining opportunities to unlock bonus games and huge prizes if you get lucky.
I love free spin slots, so I decided to share my favorite titles with this feature. Continue reading to see the five best slots with free spins available online and where to play them!
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Kentucky Derby 2025 Prop Bets: Will Taylor Swift Be at the Derby?
Kentucky Derby prop bets provide unique ways for bettors to cash in on the Run for the Roses! With multiple exotic wagers available available, handicappers can win on a variety of results at Churchill Downs.
We have explored the best Kentucky Derby props for the 1 ¼ mile race and shortlisted the top picks to consider for May 3.
The following Kentucky Derby prop betting odds are courtesy o...

Next Pope Odds for Successor, and Conclave Ballot Predictions
The next Pope odds show that there are plenty of candidates who could replace Pope Francis. The last Pope passed away after serious health problems, which means Vatican City is looking to put a succession plan in place.
I’ll examine the next Pope odds and give you my pick for whom it’ll be, along with the number of conclave ballots it'll take to elect the next Pope.
Next Pope and Conclave B...

Free Kentucky Derby 2025 Betting Contests
Entering a Kentucky Derby contest is an excellent way to make the 151st edition of the “Run for the Roses” even more exciting! The top horse betting sites have released a variety of free Kentucky Derby contests with real cash prizes, and The Sports Geek has also gotten in on the action!
With little to lose and possibly thousands of dollars to win in cash rewards, this is a great opportunity fo...

ACM Awards Predictions and Odds — Who Wins on One of Country Music’s Biggest Nights?
We have ACM Award predictions for you, based on the odds for the 60th edition of the Academy of Country Music Awards! Reba McEntire returns to host at the Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas. Who will come out on top in the biggest categories during the ceremony, which can be seen on Amazon Prime on May 8, 2025?
I’ll give you my best 2025 ACM Award predictions for this event, and summariz...

Best Casino Cruises in Florida: FL Gambling Boats
Casino boats in Florida combine luxury hotel services with the thrill of your favorite gambling games. Some cruises last a day, while others explore parts of the Caribbean. Regardless of how long the trip is, one thing remains consistent: you can legally enjoy exciting table games, slots, and more.
Unfortunately, many casino cruises in Florida have closed shop in recent years. On the bright si...

Best RTG Slots: High-Paying Games with Cool Graphics and Features
The best RTG slots deliver high prizes, enticing designs, and entertaining game mechanics. I've picked the developer's top slot games, and you can see a breakdown of what they offer in this article. I've also added a recommended casino for each title if you want to give them a try for free or for real money.
My selection includes some of the best-paying RTG slots, but that's not the only facto...

Kentucky Oaks 2025 Odds and Betting Predictions
The highly anticipated 2025 Kentucky Oaks odds are finally available, and the opening prices reveal a clear contender to beat! Good Cheer is head and shoulders above the rest, but can the favorite get the job done?
Continue reading below to find the latest winner odds, my analysis of the favorites, and my top Kentucky Oaks predictions!
The following Kentucky Oaks odds are courtesy of BetU...