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TNF Week 17 Betting Preview: Christmas Day Predictions, Props, Parlays
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.
In a special Christmas Day edition of Thursday Night Football, three matchups highlight the calendar. It’s a full day of action, and we have picks for every game on the h...
Best NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for Today, December 23
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, December 23:
You can find the reasoning for our recommended NHL goal scorer picks in the next section. Also, read be...
2025 NFL Week 17 Betting Preview: Odds, Lines, and Best Bets
The NFL Week 17 odds feature a Christmas tripleheader and two matchups on Saturday, making it one of the most unique weeks of the season. Every team is in action this week, too, as the playoff picture starts to come into focus.
Let's break down the latest odds and betting lines before I share my Week 17 best bets.
See the latest odds for NFL Week 17 in the table below, courtesy of Bovada....
CFP National Championship 2025-26 Odds: Who Will Stop the Buckeyes?
The 2025-26 College Football Championship odds didn’t shift much after the first round of games, with the favorites waiting for their opponents for the quarterfinals. In this first-ever 12-team CFP, anything can happen, leaving several teams in contention.
Let’s evaluate the latest CFP odds and analyze the top favorites before I share my College Football Championship predictions.
The foll...
2025 NBA Christmas Betting Preview: Predictions, Odds, and Best Bets
There are five games on Thursday, giving NBA fans plenty of Christmas Day odds to bet on. This year’s holiday quintuple header features a mix of emerging and established stars, with some of the best teams in the league under the microscope.
I break down the latest NBA Christmas Day odds and each matchup below, sharing my predictions on all games.
Here are my NBA Christmas Day best bets, ...
College Football Playoff 2025-26 Quarterfinals Preview: Odds & Best Bets
The 2025-26 College Football Playoff quarterfinals odds are set for what should be a competitive round, with four of the weaker teams out. The top seeds of the playoffs will step onto the field for the first time, so the action is about to be kicked up several notches.
Four second-round matchups are scheduled to be played on New Year’s Eve and Day between the final eight teams. In this articl...
Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets August 15, 2025
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 baseball to accurately pick games, so we’re doing the homework for you.
Along with our KBO League picks, we’ve provided reasoning for each of our betting predictions below. We deliver our daily selections around 12-18 hours before the games, so you ha...
2025 NFL Preseason Week 2 Betting Preview: Odds and Best Bets
The full slate of NFL Week 2 preseason odds are available now, and there is great value on the board. The preseason is an exhibition schedule, but that doesn’t deter savvy bettors from locating the best bets.
Backups receive the brunt of the work, so depth comes into focus this time of the year. Check out my 2025 NFL Week 2 preseason predictions if you want to know who’s playing and who’s favo...
Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets August 14, 2025
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 baseball to accurately pick games, so we’re doing the homework for you.
Along with our KBO League picks, we’ve provided reasoning for each of our betting predictions below. We deliver our daily selections around 12-18 hours before the games, so you ha...
Don’t Pass Craps Betting Strategy: Top Systems to Try
There are multiple don’t pass strategies in craps, but what’s the best one? I highlight several popular systems here and let you decide for yourself.
Before I explain how they work, I want to give you a warning: no don’t pass strategy in craps can remove the house edge completely, which is roughly 1.4% for this wager. You’re still playing at a disadvantage, so all systems revolve around manipu...
WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Wednesday, August 13, 2025! 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 August 13
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERLas Vegas Aces (-145) vs. New York LibertyBovada
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Atlantic City Facts: Expensive Casinos, Innovations and Battle with Vegas
In a city rooted in gambling history, there are a variety of Atlantic City facts that you might find interesting! Home to some of the most recognizable casinos in the world, “America’s Playground” has many interesting tidbits on the shores of South Jersey.
I explore the most interesting facts about Atlantic City casinos that you might not have known, and perhaps one or two you do know!
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Why Are Casinos Giving Away “Free” Money and Is It Worth It?
Casino bonuses look so generous at the surface that they seem too good to be true. Many people rightfully wonder whether they are worth it. I’m about to dissect the main drawbacks of casino bonuses to help you understand why casinos give away bonus cash, or “free” money, and figure out whether they are worth it for you.
While I will be focusing on bonuses specifically, many of the downsides I ...
Casino Bonus Wagering Requirements: How do They Work?
If you’ve ever claimed a casino bonus, you’ve probably noticed a little clause in the terms: “30x wagering requirements” or “25x rollover”. For new players, it can feel like casino jargon designed to trip you up. But once you understand how wagering requirements work, you’ll be able to make smarter decisions and keep more of your winnings.
Let’s break it all down, using real examples from popu...
Lottery vs. Scratch-Offs: What Is Better (Full Comparison)
The lottery vs. scratch cards debate is complex since the two games have many similarities. Both gambling options offer the chance at huge wins, and they are distinctly different from most other casino games.
This article will cover everything you need to know about the differences between scratch-offs vs. lottery tickets. I break down the odds, specific strategies, expected wait times, and th...
Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets August 13, 2025
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 baseball to accurately pick games, so we’re doing the homework for you.
Along with our KBO League picks, we’ve provided reasoning for each of our betting predictions below. We deliver our daily selections around 12-18 hours before the games, so you ha...
