The Sports Geek Blog
We’ve developed this blog at The Sports Geek to add some dynamic and very useful information regarding sports and betting on sports. We hope that you find the articles here helpful and really enjoy reading them. We plan to keep this blog updated regularly, with new articles to make sure that our readers are getting what they deserve. If you have any specific topics that you would like to see written on or something that we miss, please feel free to contact us and let us know.
Featured Blog Posts
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...
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.
...
Best NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for Today, October 31
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, October 31:
You can find the reasoning for our recommended NHL goal scorer picks in the next section. Also, read bel...
Anytime TD Scorer Predictions This Week: Who Will Score a Touchdown in Week 9?
I hunt for the best NFL anytime TD scorer bets every week by going through the latest odds and finding value bets. I combine stats, matchups, recent form, and other factors when preparing my anytime touchdown scorer predictions and then look at the prices for the best odds.
With that in mind, here are my best anytime TD bets for Week 9, including a healthy parlay!
Anytime TD Scorer Predicti...
Thursday Night Football Week 9 Predictions: Ravens vs. Dolphins
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 Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins get Week 9 started in Florida at Hard Rock Stadium. Check out our Thursday Night Football
BEST BETODDSBOOKMAKERBaltimore Rave...
Top Super Bowl 2025 Parlays: Go Big or Go Home!
Hitting a Super Bowl parlay is one of the best feelings football fans can experience. Creating the perfect parlay is tricky, as you must balance risk with reward. Conservative parlays are more likely to hit, but riskier selections offer huge payouts.
I know that every bettor has a different level of risk tolerance, so I offer three options in this post: conservative, moderate, and wild! Keep r...
NFL TV Ratings: Teams America Couldn’t Stop Watching
NFL viewership data reveals the teams dominate America’s hearts and minds. From legacy franchises to prime-time favorites to playoffs surges, the 2024–25 season gave us plenty of insights into the state of the NFL’s most and least popular teams. Let’s get into it!
NFL viewership trends are a wild mix of legacy franchises, superstar quarterbacks, and Cinderella stories.
A graphic ranking...
Super Bowl 59 Cross-Sport Props: Will Tyrese Maxey Beat Mahomes?
The Big Game offers bettors the opportunity to wager on many unique wagers, including Super Bowl cross-sport bets! Simply put, these special bets enable the ability to combine other sporting events with Super Bowl props.
We have five of our best Super Bowl 59 cross-sport bets to delve into, so let’s get started! You can find a snapshot of our selections here, courtesy of BetOnline, and then my...
UFC 312 Odds: Du Plessis Ousts Strickland Again?
The UFC 312 odds suggest that Dricus Du Plessis will once again prevail over Sean Strickland this time in Sydney. Can the contender strike back, though? I explore the latest prices and dissect the best bets to make for this card.
Below, you can find UFC 312 predictions for every bout on the card, including the prelims. If you are interested in my top bets and reasoning, including my Strickland...
2025 NBA Trade Deadline Rumors and Predictions
On Thursday, February 6, at 3:00 p.m. ET, the NBA trade deadline will officially arrive. With the NBA trade deadline rumors heating up, sports betting sites are handicapping all of the potential moves this week.
We are evaluating the latest NBA trade deadline rumors and current next team odds. Check out our NBA trade deadline predictions below, to see who we believe will be shipped out before ...
Boomers vs Zoomers: Super Bowl Fandom Showdown
The Super Bowl isn’t just a game—it’s a battleground for fandom. We've surveyed Baby Boomers and Gen Z to see how each generation stacks up when it comes to team loyalty, viewing habits, online engagement, sports betting, and more.
Baby Boomers (aka Boomers), born between 1946–1964, grew up watching the Super Bowl on family TVs — no social media hot takes, just old-school commentators. Gen Z (...
What is Dragon Roulette and Where to Play Online
Dragon Roulette online combines one of the most popular casino table games, roulette, with high-paying bonus options. It’s a fun variation with some cool twists, and I’m here to provide all the information you need.
I will break down the basics of Dragon Roulette, give you some strategy tips, and provide recommendations on the best places to play Dragon Roulette online.
Dragon Roulette ...
NFL Pro Bowl 2025 Odds: Who Prevails in Flag Football?
Although attention for many bettors is fully entrenched on the Super Bowl, NFL Pro Bowl odds offer an opportunity to get started a week early! The skills challenges are now done, so we have a 7-on-7 flag football game to wrap up the Pro Bowl festivities on Sunday.
I explore the latest odds for this AFC vs. NFC clash, provide my analysis, and reveal my 2025 NFL Pro Bowl predictions for the flag...
Super Bowl 59 MVP Odds and Predictions: Who Can Stop Mahomes?
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes leads the pack in the updated Super Bowl MVP odds. The quarterback has won the award three times in the last five seasons, but Kansas City will have to complete a three-peat for Mahomes to have a shot at the award this season.
Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts, and the rest of the Philadelphia Eagles roster will do their best to stop the Chiefs’ three-peat attempt ...
Best Super Bowl 59 Contests and Pools Online
As the Big Game between the Chiefs and Eagles approaches, online bookmakers have released a variety of free Super Bowl contests. With several unique challenges for Super Bowl 59, bettors can cash in on huge cash prizes without risking a penny.
This year, the Super Bowl betting contests are larger than ever for the highly anticipated clash in New Orleans. Below, you can find the best contests, ...
