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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,...

UFC 311 Predictions and Odds – Two Belts on the Line in California!
My UFC 311 predictions for the UFC’s first pay-per-view of 2025 cover the biggest matches. The odds are already out for the event that will be held on January 18 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. There are two title fights anchoring the card, but will the belts switch hands?
I’ll give you my predictions, based on the latest UFC 311 betting odds, and I’ll also give you a parlay bet a...

Jimmy Butler Next Team Betting Odds and Predictions
As Jimmy Butler trade rumors heat up, the action is also reaching a fever pitch at online bookies. Sportsbooks have released odds on Butler’s next team, which includes multiple potential destinations.
In this article, I explore the latest prices and provide my analysis of where the Heat star could land. Continue reading below to check out the Jimmy Butler next team odds and predictions!
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World Junior Hockey Championship 2025 Odds: Gold for Team USA?
The 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship odds feature the two North American giants at the top. Canada and the USA top the latest prices, but is backing one of the favorites the best bet for this highly anticipated ice hockey event?
Team USA will seek a second consecutive gold medal after winning their second title in four years, while Canada will be eager to return to the top.
Continue re...

NFL Week 16 Odds and Lines Update
The NFL Week 16 odds and betting lines feature two special games on Saturday between four AFC playoff contenders. Kansas City, Houston, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh all play their second of three games in 11 days before gearing up again for their Christmas Day matchups.
Keep reading to see the latest NFL odds for Week 16 or every game this week. I will break down the latest odds for the entire 16...

TGL Golf League Odds and Predictions – PGA Goes Inside!
The TGL golf league odds are predicting a close battle among the six teams participating in this indoor-golf venture. It’s going to be interesting to see how it works, and just how seriously the players take it. You can bet that the competitive juices will start flowing once the ball is teed up!
I’ll take a look at the odds and give you my TGL golf league predictions at the conclusion of this ...

Logan Paul vs. Conor McGregor Predictions and Odds – Who Wins in Boxing?
I have Logan Paul vs. Conor McGregor predictions ready for a possible fight between these two athletes after the Irishman claimed they will meet in the ring. This one will surely make everyone involved a lot of money if it goes through. But who do I think will win this boxing match?
I’ll delve into the Logan Paul vs. Conor McGregor betting odds, taking a look at their boxing past, and I’ll giv...

FIFA Intercontinental Cup Prediction and Match Odds: Real Madrid vs Pachuca
The FIFA Intercontinental Cup odds for 2024 showcase that Spanish giants Real Madrid are huge favorites against Pachuca in the final in Qatar. Can the Mexican underdog surprise the European team?
Let’s explore the latest betting odds and lines for this match, before I analyze both sides and share my Intercontinental Cup Final prediction.
The following Real Madrid vs Pachuca odds are court...

CFP Playoff Predictions – Who Will Progress Past the First Round?
The CFP Playoff odds for the 2024-25 edition are out, as we now have 12 teams battling for the national title! Four teams have a bye: Oregon, Arizona State, Boise State, and Georgia. That leaves eight schools to fight it out in the first round.
I have some CFP Playoff predictions for you, with point-spread, moneyline, and over/under picks for you to sift through! Let's start with an overview o...

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...