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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...
NFL, DraftKings, and FanDuel Face Lawsuit Over Microbetting
Sports betting companies are facing new legal pressure over how their products are designed. A lawsuit against the NFL, DraftKings, and FanDuel claims fast-paced microbetting features can lead to addiction and major losses. The case raises important questions about player protection, VIP programs, and the future of live betting.
What is the Lawsuit About?
Two men filed a lawsuit in Pennsy...
Ryan Garcia Heavy Betting Favorite Against Javier Fortuna
Ryan Garcia has opened as the heavy betting favorite to beat Javier Fortuna.
Garcia and Fortuna have agreed to fight on July 16th at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The two were scheduled to fight in July 2021 but Garcia withdrew from the bout to address his mental health issues.
Ryan Garcia spent most of 2021 on the shelf. Now, he’s trying to make up for the lost t...
Betting Sites Heavily Favor Artur Beterbiev Versus Joe Smith Jr.
Artur Beterbiev has opened as the heavy betting favorite against Joe Smith Jr.
Beterbiev hit the betting boards at -1000 odds while Smith was listed at +600 when the lines first opened.
Beterbiev and Smith will unify three of the major belts in boxing’s light heavyweight division on June 18th.
Artur Beterviev is a huge betting favorite in his upcoming light heavyweight title unificatio...
NCAA Tournament 2026 Betting Percentages: Sweet 16 Trends, Line Movement, & Sharp Money
As NCAAB public betting money pours in at sportsbooks for the Sweet 16, the markets are reacting leading up to tip-off on Thursday. After millions of dollars was wagered through the first two rounds, the action is heating up for an exciting slate of eight games to determine the Elite 8.
We are putting the latest NCAA Tournament betting trends into context, including answering where is public m...
College Basketball Player Props - Best March Madness Prop Bets Today, March 25
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 25: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, March 25? 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:
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2026 Women’s March Madness Sweet 16 Betting Odds and Predictions
We have the March Madness 2026 women’s Sweet 16 odds for eight games taking place Thursday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28. The cream of the crop are separating themselves from the pack, but who will move on to the Elite 8?
I’ll give you my three favorite games of the weekend, and analyze the women's Sweet 16 odds below!
The following NCAAB Tournament Women’s Sweet 16 picks and odds are...
Senate Bill Targets Prediction Markets for Sports and Casino Betting
A new bipartisan Senate bill could reshape the future of prediction markets in the U.S., targeting platforms that offer sports and casino-style contracts.
Lawmakers aim to close regulatory gaps, sparking a broader debate over gambling laws, market innovation, and federal versus state authority.
What Is the Bill About?
A new Senate bill could change how prediction markets work in the U...
College Basketball Player Props - Best March Madness Prop Bets Today, March 24
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 24: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for today, March 24? 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:
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