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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...
78th Primetime Emmy Odds and Predictions - Can Anyone Stop The Pitt and Hacks?
The 2026 Emmy odds for the 78th edition of television’s biggest night suggest that we will see some big wins for The Pitt! The ceremony will be held on September 14, 2026. It will air on NBC, and on Peacock for the streamers.
I analyze the odds for the popular categories, including Best Drama and Comedy, as well as the nominees in those categories. Let's start with a snapshot of my Emmy predic...
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...
Netflix Raises Prices Ahead of Rousey vs. Carano Fight — What Bettors Should Know
Netflix is raising its subscription prices just weeks before streaming its first mixed martial arts (MMA) event. The fight card, headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, will take place on May 16. It is promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions and will be available to all Netflix subscribers without a pay-per-view charge.
Higher Subscription Costs Across Three Netflix Plans
Netf...
2026 Men’s NCAA Sweet 16 Betting Preview: Predictions, Best Bets, & Odds
With eight matchups on the board, there’s plenty of value to target in our March Madness Sweet 16 predictions. The top contenders have mostly taken care of business through the first two rounds, but will we see any surprises this week?
In this betting preview, I break down the latest odds, give my picks for every matchup, and share my favorite 2026 Sweet 16 best bets.
MATCHUP/MONEYLINE O...
Best Misfits Boxing Betting Sites in 2026: Where to Bet on Misfits Boxing?
Can you bet on Misfits Boxing? Yes, and I provide more information about the sites that offer odds on the celebrity boxing promotion in this article. I cover the different Misfits Boxing betting markets, bonuses, and more.
Continue reading below, as The Sports Geek has you covered with the top betting sites and where to bet on Misfits Boxing today! Let’s start with a quick overview:
BETTI...
NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, March 27: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, March 27? 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:
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERSha...
College Basketball Player Props - Best March Madness Prop Bets Today, March 27
Targeting NCAAB player props is one of the top ways to profit from the college basketball season, especially during March Madness! Picking the best player prop bets daily is challenging, but our team of basketball experts is always on the hunt for profitable opportunities.
Expect daily predictions from us, as long as the season is active. Here are our best March Madness player props today, Mar...
Advantages and Risks of Live Betting: Are Live Bets Better?
Is live betting better than traditional wagering? The answer lies in your preference as a bettor, but there certainly are unique opportunities offered by in-game betting markets.
Keep reading to learn more about the advantages of live betting and the reasons to try it. Here’s a quick list, and I go deeper below:
As you can see, there are many advantages to ...
College Basketball Player Props - Best March Madness Prop Bets Today, March 26
Targeting NCAAB player props is one of the top ways to profit from the college basketball season, especially during March Madness! Picking the best player prop bets daily is challenging, but our team of basketball experts is always on the hunt for profitable opportunities.
Expect daily predictions from us, as long as the season is active. Here are our best March Madness player props today, Mar...
NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, March 26: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, March 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:
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERPao...
LeBron Drops 56 as Lakers Score Upset of Warriors
The Los Angeles Lakers upset the Golden State Warriors 124-116 as +5.5 point underdogs on Saturday night.
LeBron James scored 56 points is his highest-scoring game since coming over to Los Angeles.
The Lakers snapped a four-game losing streak but are still hanging on to the 9th spot in the Western Conference team standings.
When Aaron Donald showed up at Staples Center, LeBron James sc...
Padres World Series Odds Tumble After Tatis Suspension
The San Diego Padres World Series odds tumbled after Fernando Tatis Jr. was suspended by MLB.
MLB suspended Tatis for 80 regular season games, effective immediately, for violating the league’s anti-drug policy.
The Padres currently hold the third and final wild-card spot in the National League, two games up on the Milwaukee Brewers.
The San Diego Padres suffered a huge blow after super...
