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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...

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...

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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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...

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 309 Odds and Predictions – Jones, Miocic Set for Heavyweight Legacy Clash
UFC 309 odds for November 16’s card in New York City at Madison Square Garden feature a pair of huge favorites in the biggest fights of the night. But in the fight game, anything can happen!
Jon Jones looks to defend his heavyweight title against former champ Stipe Miocic in a spectacular legacy fight. Michael Chandler aims to avenge his loss to Charles Oliveira in a major lightweight fight t...

NFL 2024 Week 10 Betting Odds and Lines
The NFL Week 10 odds and betting lines feature multiple divisional matchups and close games, so the week should be a feast for all football fans!
Let’s explore the latest betting odds together and see where the value lies for all matchups on the Week 10 NFL schedule.
Top football betting sites have competitive odds on every game this week. Here is the full schedule for Week 10 of the 2024...

2024 US Election Astrology Predictions and US Presidents Zodiac Signs
What do the stars tell us about the next US president? We explored the most common US presidents’ zodiac signs to prepare our presidential election prediction based on astrology!
Since we don’t have astrologers on the team, we decided to approach this differently. We took Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' signs, checked their previous history, and the direct match-up to see what's the most likel...

2024 New York Marathon Predictions: Tola, Obiri Aiming for Back-to-Back in the Big Apple
The 2024 New York Marathon odds features lines for the final race of the World Marathon Major year. Both defending champions are back to try to keep their crowns. But will the world catch up to them?
New York Marathon 2024 Betting Odds
Here are the latest odds for both the men's and women's New York marathon races.
Men's New York Marathon Winner Odds in 2024
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2024 WTA Finals Odds and Predictions – Sabalenka Favored
The 2024 WTA Finals odds for this year’s massive tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, are forecasting a showdown between the top two players on the WTA Tour from November 2-9. But will those players make it, or is there an upset looming?
I’ll take a look at the odds for this event, and then give you my best 2024 WTA Finals predictions for what is considered the best tournament outside the Grand...

Breeders’ Cup 2024 Betting Odds and Predictions: Who Wins the Classic?
The 2024 Breeders’ Cup odds suggest a competitive weekend of horse racing, with the best thoroughbreds converging at Del Mar Raceway in California.
The crown jewel of the Breeders’ Cup is the Breeders’ Cup Classic. With a purse of $7 million, this is the most lucrative horse race in North America! Before we delve into the latest futures odds to win, and my Breeders Cup predictions for the Clas...

2024 WWE Crown Jewel Odds and Picks: Raw vs. SmackDown in Saudi Arabia!
The 2024 WWE Crown odds feature a slew of matches pitting wrestlers from the Raw and SmackDown brands against each other. This is the sixth edition of the Crown Jewel series, all being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 2024 edition takes place at Mohammed Abdo Arena on Saturday, November 2, at 1 PM ET.
I’ll inquire into the WWE Crown Jewel betting odds for this event, and give you my best WWE ...

2024 NFL Week 9 Betting Odds, Lines, and Expert Analysis
The NFL Week 9 odds feature only a handful of big favorites, suggesting we will see plenty of close games. Is that truly the case?
This guide will provide an in-depth look at the NFL odds and betting lines for Week 9, including the three prime-time games. I will detail the odds for every matchup and share my expectations for all 15 games this week.
Here is every Week 9 matchup you can bet...

Breeders’ Cup 2024 Mile Odds: Who Wins on the Turf?
With most eyes on the classic event, many ignore the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Mile odds that offer excellent value at Del Mar this weekend! We are taking a deep dive into the latest prices to win this $2 million race on the second day of the Breeders’ Cup.
There are several high-profile races on the Breeders’ Cup card, with the Mile one of the marquee events. It’s a stacked field that should be an e...

Next Manchester United Manager Odds – Who will Replace Erik ten Hag?
You can bet on the next Manchester United manager odds as the club dismissed Erik ten Hag on Monday morning. Coming off a 2-1 loss at West Ham, United finally bit the bullet and sacked ten Hag after just over two years on the job!
I’m going to examine the odds for the next Manchester United manager, and dig into the favorites and sleepers for one of the biggest jobs in world soccer. I’ll then ...