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MNF Week 1 Betting Preview: Broncos vs. Chiefs Predictions, Prop Bets, & Parlay
Picking the Monday Night Football best bets week after week is a tough task, but our team is here to help. The Sports Geek will review hundreds of markets available each Monday, delivering expert MNF betting picks for player props, team props, and traditional markets like totals, spreads, and moneylines.
Check this page regularly for the latest picks and tips the team at The Sports Geek has pr...
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...
NFL Survivor Picks This Week: Safest and Riskiest Predictions for Week 2
Finding the right NFL survivor picks every week to win your pool can be difficult. Our team is here to help by providing three suggestions: safe, medium, and risky survivor pool picks, so you can decide if the time to take a gamble is right.
Without further ado, let’s move on to the best survivor picks for Week 2 of the 2026-27 season. We provide a summary first and our reasoning below that.
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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...
Beat The Geek’s 2026 Contest is Now Live!
Do you have what it takes to Beat The Geek and win some cool prizes? Test your football knowledge in Beat the Geek’s free NFL Pick’em contest that's open for Week 1 picks. The Geek is ready to fight back after losing last season, so expect no mercy.
Register for a free account at The Sports Geek if you haven’t already, and make weekly picks on NFL spreads to win prizes. If you miss a week or t...
2026 NFL Week 1 Betting Preview: Odds, Lines, & Best Bets
The 2026 NFL Week 1 odds can tell you a lot about the condition of each team at the start of the football season. They also offer prime opportunities to capture opening line value before the market sharpens.
Below, you’ll find a complete game-by-game breakdown of the Week 1 odds, betting lines, and best bets, featuring updated moneylines, point spreads, and totals.
Here, find the latest...
Rhode Island AG Sues Polymarket and Kalshi Over Alleged Unregulated Sports Betting
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha has filed a lawsuit against Polymarket and Kalshi, two of the world’s biggest online prediction market platforms. The lawsuit claims the companies are running unregulated sports betting operations in Rhode Island.
The 32-page complaint was filed on May 21 in Providence County Superior Court. It argues that the companies’ “event contracts” are reall...
Guide to Plinko Gambling: How and Where to Play it Online for Real Money
Plinko casino games are popular specialty options that let everyone experience the fun of iconic game shows. With minimal strategy and a high RTP, Plinko is a great option for casual and experienced players alike.
I break down the rules for Plinko, how to play it, and basic tips for the game in the guide below. Also, I share the best sites to play Plinko online!
Your exact steps will va...
Enhanced Games 2026 Betting Guide with Odds and Predictions
Betting on the first-ever Enhanced Games 2026 is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to wager on peak human performance! The games themselves seek to remove restrictions on performance enhancing drugs (PEDs), allowing athletes to reach new heights.
In this guide, I will highlight the latest odds for Enhanced Games betting. I will also answer frequently asked questions about the event and detail m...
NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, May 26: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, May 26? 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.
Here are my top picks NBA first scorer picks for today:
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERDe'Aa...
2026 American Music Awards Odds, Best Bets, and Predictions
The 2026 American Music Awards betting odds for Monday’s ceremony in Las Vegas feature the heaviest hitters in music. Who will leave Sin City with some hardware, though?
I’ll give my top American Music Awards predictions for the show, and go into detail into some closer categories to find you some betting value!
American Music Awards Odds and Predictions Summary
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Jake Paul's Betr Buys Licensed Broker, Teams Up With Polymarket
Jake Paul’s gaming company, Betr, has bought Ascent Capital Management Inc. The deal gives Betr approval to operate in the prediction markets industry under federal rules. In May 2026, the company also announced a partnership with Polymarket to bring prediction markets directly into the Betr app.
The Deal That Opens the Door to Prediction Markets
Betr’s purchase of Ascent Capital Manageme...
Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets for May 26
Are you looking for the best KBO predictions today? We’re here to help with free, expert picks on the league! The Korean Baseball Organization is one of the most exciting baseball leagues in the world and can be a profitable market for savvy bettors.
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 ...
WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Monday, May 25, 2026
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Monday, May 25, 2026! 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 May 25
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERPortland Fire (+12) vs. New York Liberty (-108) Lucky RebelConnecticut Sun vs. Golden State Valkyries (-13) (-108)L...
2026 Conference League Final Betting Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Rayo Vallecano
The 2026 Conference League final odds favor Crystal Palace against Rayo Vallecano. An English side already won the Europa League, so can Palace bring another trophy on Wednesday?
I explore the latest betting odds and lines, analyze both sides, and share my Conference League Final predictions below.
2026 Conference League Final Betting Odds and Lines: Palace vs. Rayo Vallecano
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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...
