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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.
Best No Runs F...
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,...
Strictly Come Dancing Betting Odds and Predictions (2024)
The 2024 Strictly Come Dancing odds are all pointing one way, with bookies and punters seemingly in agreement with their predictions. But does that completely rule out a last-minute shake-up or the public flipping the script?
I’ve been following this Strictly season closely since mid-September. Here’s my take on the odds and how I see the final playing out!
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NFL Week 14 Betting Odds and Lines Analyzed
The NFL Week 14 odds suggest we’ll have multiple thrilling football games that should go down to the wire! Thanksgiving is over, which means the real NFL season has officially started.
Week 14 is full of tough battles with playoff implications, so let’s explore the latest odds and betting lines together, in pursue of the best betting opportunities this week.
Top NFL betting sites are burs...
The Game Awards 2024 Odds: Will Astro Bot Win GotY?
After a thrilling year of new video game releases, The Game Awards odds for 2024 are on the board and ready for your bets. Prices for the major categories are currently available, so let’s analyze the top options you should consider!
I share my 2024 Game Award predictions, an overview of the latest odds, and a complete analysis of the best bets for December 10 in this article. Before I dig dee...
I’m a Celeb .. Get Me Out of Here Odds and Predictions 2024
The I'm a Celeb betting odds are heating up as the jungle drama reaches its peak. Jane Moore's shocking first elimination has left campmates reeling, while Danny Jones continues to solidify his favorite status with his calm and collected performances.
Continue reading as I share my analysis of the favorites, top sleeper suggestions, and overall I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! predictions...
UFC 310 Predictions and Odds – Flyweight Title Up for Grabs in Las Vegas
UFC 310 odds for this card are out as the UFC heads towards the end of 2024! A flyweight title match headlines the event in Las Vegas on Saturday, December 7, replacing a welterweight title encounter that had to be postponed.
Flyweight champ Alexandre Pantoja will aim to defend his crown against UFC newcomer Kai Asakura, who was a champion at Rizin before joining the UFC. Will Pantoja stay at ...
Beyoncé NFL Christmas Halftime Predictions – What Will “Queen Bey” Do in Houston?
Our Beyoncé NFL Christmas halftime predictionsare certain about one thing: the NFL is committed to taking over Christmas Day. In what was the NBA’s spot, the NFL is gradually seizing control of December 25, as this year, they’re airing two games. But more importantly to countless people, is that Beyoncé will be performing at halftime of the Ravens-Texans game in her hometown of Houston!
I’ll m...
NBA Strength of Schedule: How Much Does Travel Distance Matter?
Most people ignore travel distance and rest days when talking about NBA strength of schedule, focusing only on how good the opposition is. While this is definitely the most important factor, gruesome travels and lack of rest shouldn’t be ignored.
I’m going to dig into the numbers for the 2024-25 season of how far teams are traveling, the number of rest days, and how it correlates to strength o...
2024 NFL Thanksgiving Best Bets: Props, Parlays, Predictions
The 2024 Thanksgiving Games odds for all three matchups on Turkey Day are available now! On this special holiday edition of NFL football, our team is here to help you navigate through the schedule for the best NFL Thanksgiving picks.
If you want a quick recap of our NFL Thanksgiving picks, check out the video below:
https://youtu.be/rIl8F4r4bgg
In addition to picks against the spread, ...
Dancing with the Stars Season 33 Winner Odds and Prediction - Joey Graziadei Wins!
2024 Dancing with the Stars odds flipped every week during Season 33 of the show, it seemed. The best entertainment betting sites would usually react to each episode by tweaking the prices, and we tried to take full advantage of the odds!
I updated this article weekly, so continue reading for the closing DWTS winner odds, a complete analysis of the Season 33 finale, and my Dancing with the St...
How Much Do NBA Personnel Make Compared to Steph Curry?
How much do NBA personnel make compared to the league’s biggest stars? We decided to dive deep and compare the salaries of NFL coaches, cheer leaders, waterboys, scouts, and many more to Steph Curry.
We pick the two-time NBA MVP for two reasons: he’s one of the most recognizable players in the world and also the highest-paid basketball player in the 2024-25 season.
With a salary of $55,761,...
