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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...

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 of the top MLB betting sites 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 th...
WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Friday, July 25, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Friday, July 25, 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 July 25
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERDallas Wings (+145) vs. Golden State ValkyriesBovada
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WNBA 2025 MVP Betting Odds And Predictions - Can Anyone Catch Collier?
The WNBA MVP odds for 2025 have one player running away with the award! Will anyone catch Napheesa Collier as she is favored for her first MVP award? Or, will someone further down the odds give you a bigger return, like Caitlin Clark?
I’ll sift through the 2025 WNBA MVP odds, looking at the favorites, one contender, and two fun longshots. I’ll then give you my WNBA MVP prediction at the end of...
Ryder Cup 2025 Odds: Team USA vs. Team Europe Predictions
The 2025 Ryder Cup odds are out for the highly anticipated showdown between Team Europe and Team USA! The biennial event is set to take place with a bevy of stars on both sides at Bethpage.
Is Europe ready to win back-to-back titles and their sixth championship since 2010? Continue reading to wind the latest winner odds, analysis of the matchup, and my Ryder Cup predictions.
Here are the ...
Time Person of the Year 2025 Betting Odds and Predictions
The 2025 Time Person of the Year odds have been revealed, and there is plenty of intrigue at online sportsbooks! After Donald Trump was named the winner last year, could he make it back-to-back years on the front of Time Magazine?
I explore the latest betting odds, analyze the top favorites to win, and make my Time Person of the Year predictions for 2025!
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Top 5 Christmas Slot Games Online
Christmas slot games are the perfect way to create holiday cheer at any time of the year. These slots feature cool design themes and symbols, including presents, Christmas trees, cookies, elves, reindeer, and, of course, Santa himself!
This guide features the top five best Christmas slot games available online. Before I dissect each title, here’s an overview of their most important traits.
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Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk 2 Odds: Who Wins the Rematch?
The Fury vs Usyk 2 betting odds for the heavyweight rematch have been updated as the highly anticipated match nears! The two iconic heavyweights are scheduled to get back in the ring for a rematch after the Ukrainian ousted the Brit this past spring.
Usyk took control to batter Fury in the later rounds to win by split decision in a fight that was close for the most part. Will we see a repeat o...
8 Worst Referee Calls of 2024 | Calls That Left Fans and Bettors Fuming
From eyebrow-raising calls to straight-up blunders, 2024 had some of the worst referee calls in recent memory. These moments didn’t just spark outrage—they altered game outcomes, fueled heated debates, and sent betting tickets into chaos.
We’ve ranked the wildest officiating moments based on the social media firestorms they caused, fan reactions, and betting impacts. Dive in and relive the mad...
FCS Championship 2024–25 Playoffs: South Dakota St. Three-peats?
As the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision postseason rolls on, FCS Championship odds are now available. The quarterfinals are quickly approaching with only eight teams remaining, so let’s delve into the latest prices to win the title.
Continue reading to find my complete analysis, explore the top favorites, and FCS Playoff predictions for the rest of the tournament!
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NFL Week 15 Odds and Lines: Hunting for Bookie Mistakes
The NFL Week 15 odds and betting lines cover all teams. That’s right, everyone will be involved this time around and many organizations are in a must-win situation. Let’s see how the bookies evaluated each team’s chances to get the job done!
This guide highlights the current NFL odds for Week 15, 2024, including the latest point spreads, moneylines, and point total markets. Keep reading to see...
Holiday Cheer: The Best Christmas Day Records of U.S. Sports Teams
Playing on Christmas can be a tricky task for many athletes, but what US teams have the best and worst records on Christmas?
On a day historically reserved for the NBA — and now the NFL, too — some teams rise to the occasion. In contrast, others have come up well short on December 25.
In this special holiday article, I explore the latest data and disclose the sports teams with the best NBA ...
2024 Billboard Music Awards Odds - Who Topped The Charts?
The 2024 Billboard Music Awards odds suggest that predictions should be easy for the ceremony on December 12, 2024! Most categories have a definite favorite at the top of the board in the 31st edition of the awards show.
I’ll examine the odds and see if I can find any value in an upset or two, and I’ll give you my Billboard Music Awards predictions for 2024. I’ll also put them in a parlay for ...

2024-25 Heisman Trophy Odds and Betting Predictions
The 2024-25 Heisman odds before the start of the season suggested a quarterback is the most likely winner of the prestigious NCAAF trophy. But Colorado Buffaloes' star Travis Hunter has instead emerged as the clear favorite.
College football betting can be unexpected, so you should consider various options if you’re betting on the 2025 Heisman Trophy. Keep reading to see my thoughts on the fav...
Is Blackjack Luck or Skill: An Expert’s Take
Is blackjack a game of luck or skill? The quick answer would be that the popular card game is both, as making the right choices improves your odds but doesn’t entirely eliminate the luck factor.
I explain why and share my take on whether blackjack is luck or skill in this article. I start from the fundamentals that apply to all types of blackjack and then provide an overview of how the type of...
The Easiest Sports To Go Pro for in 2025
Dreaming of becoming a professional athlete? While talent and hard work are essential, your odds of going pro depend just as much on the sport you choose and where you live.
At The Sports Geek, we’ve done the research to uncover which sports and states give you the best shot at going pro—and which paths are nearly impossible. Let’s break it down.
Not all sports are created equal whe...