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 How to Become a Professional Sports Bettor: Gambling as a Career
Sports betting as a career sounds like the perfect job: you get flexible hours, constant action, and the chance to turn passion into income. But reaching that level takes discipline, patience, and a long learning curve. Few people get there, but understanding what it involves is the first step.
I’ll look at what sports gambling as a career involves, how professionals approach it, and shar...
 
 Best NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for Today, November 3
Picking the best NHL anytime goal scorer bets today can be time-consuming, but our hockey experts are here to help! They will share their goal scorer predictions daily from October to the Stanley Cup Final in June.
Here are our daily NHL goal scorer predictions for tonight, November 3:
You can find the reasoning for our recommended NHL goal scorer picks in the next section. Also, read bel...
 
 CFP National Championship 2025-26 Odds: Hook‘em Horns?
With the football season well underway, the 2025-26 College Football Championship odds are a good indicator of which teams are most likely to win the title! The futures markets suggest we should have a competitive season in the first year of the 12-team playoff.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are favored to repeat, but multiple other teams will be hoping for a strong run. Let’s evaluate the latest CF...
 
 College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, November 3
Targeting NCAAB player props is one of the best ways to profit from the college basketball season. 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 NCAA college basketball player props today, November 3!
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 NFL Survivor Picks This Week: Safest and Riskiest Predictions for Week 9
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 9 of the 2025-26 season. We provide a summary first and our reasoning afterward.
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 MNF Week 9 Best Bets: Cardinals vs. Cowboys
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...
 
 NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, October 22: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, October 22? Our experts made sure to check the stats and the latest odds before sharing their top picks for first point scorer today.
Here's a quick overview of our first basket betting picks, and you can find our reasoning in the next section.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERDonovan Mitchell (CLE) First BasketCleveland Cavaliers vs. N...
 
 Best College Football Props Today: Expert NCAAF Predictions
We deliver our best college football player props daily in this article. Our team regularly scans the odds to find prop bets based on individual player performance.
Every time we find good value, we add our NCAA football prop bets here, so our readers can take full advantage.
Here’s an overview of our best college football player props today. If you want reasoning and more details, you will...
 
 NBA Strength of Schedule: How Much Does NBA 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 2025-26 season of how far teams are traveling, the number of back-to-back games they have, and how it corre...
 
 UEFA Champions League Picks Today: UCL Predictions for October 21
Finding the best Champions League bets every week can be challenging because it requires a solid understanding of multiple soccer leagues. I'm here to help with their free UCL betting picks and predictions for today, October 21.
Here’s a quick snapshot of my Champions League picks, and the reasoning is available below.
Champions League Best Bets Today, October 21 (Snapshot)
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 NFL MVP 2025-26 Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, Best Bets
The 2025-26 NFL MVP odds feature familiar names at the top, with Patrick Mahomes and last year's winner, Josh Allen, leading the way. After the Buffalo Bills’ QB won his first MVP, is he primed to repeat this year?
I explore the latest winner odds, analyze the betting favorites, highlight a few good sleepers, and make my NFL MVP predictions.
The following NFL MVP odds for 2025-26 are cour...
 
 A Complete Guide to Sports Betting Syndicates
Sports betting syndicates are groups of people who pool their money and knowledge to place smarter wagers. Some members focus on data, while others handle bankrolls or track results. Working together gives them better chances at consistent wins than most solo bettors.
Here’s how syndicates work, what’s legal, and how you can safely get involved.
How Do Betting Syndicates Work?
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 NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, October 21: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, October 21? Our experts made sure to check the stats and the latest odds before sharing their top picks for first point scorer today.
Here's a quick overview of our first basket betting picks, and you can find our reasoning in the next section.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERShai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) First BasketHouston Rockets vs...
 
 MLB World Series 2025 Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, and Picks
With the Fall Classic finally here, the updated 2025 World Series odds are worth checking out for the final showdown between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays!
Online bookmakers have fine-tuned their prices to win the next MLB title, and it’s a good time to lock in your best bets ahead of the first pitch on Friday. To give you a hand, I explore the latest odds to win, examine the ...
 
 Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets for October 21
Are you looking for the best KBO predictions today? We’re here to help with free, expert picks on the league! The Korean Baseball Organization is one of the most exciting baseball leagues in the world and can be a profitable market for savvy bettors.
All season long, The Sports Geek is bringing you daily free KBO picks and best bets. It can be difficult for casual fans who don’t follow Korean ...
 
 UFC 321 Odds and Predictions - Can Aspinall Retain His Belt Against Gane?
The UFC 321 odds feature a few huge favorites, including in the main event between heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane. Will there be any major upsets in Abu Dhabi on Saturday?
I’ll examine the UFC 321 betting odds and give you my best predictions here!
UFC 321 Odds and Predictions Summary
FIGHTBETTING FAVORITEPREDICTIONTom Aspinall vs. Ciryl GaneTom Aspinall (-410)Tom Aspin...
 