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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...
Best NHL Player Prop Bets Today: Free Prop Bet Predictions
Picking the best NHL player props today can be time-consuming, but our hockey experts are here to help! They will share their prop bet predictions daily from October to the Stanley Cup Final in June, including NHL anytime goal scorer predictions, shots on goal bets, and more.
Here are our daily NHL player prop predictions for today, May 1:
You can find the reasoning for our recommended NH...
Kentucky Derby 2025 Contests and Challenges
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...
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 of the best MLB betting sites 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 t...
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...
American Idol Season 23 Odds, Favorites, and Betting Predictions
As the competition heats up on the American Idol stage, online bookmakers have released American Idol odds for Season 23! The prices will jump up and down until the very end, and I will be there to take full advantage of any good betting opportunity.
In this article, I explore the latest winner odds, analyze the top contenders, and make my 2025 American Idol predictions after each episode.
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DPOY 2025 Odds and Predictions: Who Wins in Wemby’s Absence?
The NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds favored Victor Wembanyama for most of the season, but his injury changed the situation dramatically. There hasn't been a clear favorite since the All-Star break, with the DPOY betting market split between two options.
Let’s delve into the favorites and make our updated 2024-25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year predictions!
The following NBA Defensi...
Best Bovada Slots to Play: High-Paying, Fun Games
The best slots on Bovada combine a fun playing experience with a reasonable chance to win exciting prizes. There are hundreds of games to choose from, so the right picks can make a huge difference in both your results and the overall experience.
I’m here to help with my selection of the six best Bovada slots. Let’s begin with a summary of their features!
See the table below for my picks f...
NHL Awards 2025 Odds: MacKinnon Pulls Away for Art Ross?
With the second half of the season underway and the playoffs approaching, online sportsbooks have updated their 2025 NHL Awards odds for the Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, and many more! Before the value is too far gone, now is the best time to lock in your wagers.
We have selections for every award currently available online at Bovada. Check out our NHL Awards predictions, and then fi...
Nikola Jokić Next Team Prediction: Where Will the Joker Play Next Year?
Houston and Oklahoma City are the leading contenders in the opening Nikola Jokić next team odds! The Nuggets have struggled on the field recently, which culminated in the team firing its head coach Mike Malone and general manager Calvin Booth in the final week of the 2025 regular season.
With the once formidable Nuggets crumbling, will Jokić demand out of Denver? There are no such indications ...
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!
The II...
2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year Odds – Is Spurs' Rookie King of the "Castle"?
The 2024-2025 NBA Rookie of the Year odds don’t have a superstar at the top of the list. However, you should consider multiple players for your predictions, as they impacted their team significantly in their maiden NBA season and showed star potential.
I’ll take a look at these ROY odds for the NBA, giving you my analysis of the favorites, along with some sleepers to check out. You’ll also get...
2025 NBA MVP Odds – Can Jokić Catch "SGA"?
The NBA MVP odds for the 2024-25 season have the usual suspects at the top of the list. Denver’s Nikola Jokić has won the award in three of the last four years. However, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has caught the “Joker” at NBA betting sites and is the favorite to win his first MVP!
I’ll provide my analysis of the NBA odds for MVP, focused on the two options left. Read until the end for my NBA MVP...
NBA Most Improved Player Odds for 2024-25 – Who Has Taken the Biggest Step Up?
The 2024-25 NBA Most Improved Player odds feature a slew of good players, and some are already very good. But who is is the best MIP prediction from a betting perspective?
I analyze these NBA MIP odds and break down the favorites (or in the case, the two main favorites). Keep reading until the end of this article for my best bet for the NBA Most Improved Player in the 2024-25 season.
The ...
UFC 314 Odds and Predictions – Can Volkanovski Recapture Featherweight Title?
The UFC 314 odds are headlined by a match for the vacant featherweight title! Alexander Volkanovski is a former champion at 145 pounds and will try to reclaim the title against Diego Lopes in a fight that is very hard to predict.
This fight anchors what should be an exciting card in Miami, Florida on Saturday night! I share my UFC 314 predictions for all fights below, and dig a bit deeper for ...
Best Masters 2025 Prop Bets: Making the Cut, Top 10 Finishes, and More
You can find all sorts of Masters prop bets for 2025, but picking the best of them can be a challenge. I’m here to help with my picks on top 10 finishes, making the cut, and other cool prop bets for the tournament.
From Jordan Spieth’s Augusta comfort zone to Ludvig Åberg’s recent slump, here are my best Masters 2025 prop bets — with odds and reasoning you can trust.
Prop BetOddsJordan Sp...
