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2025 NFL Week 16 Betting Preview: Odds, Lines, and Best Bets
The NFL Week 16 odds and betting lines suggest we’ll have plenty of close matchups for football fans and bettors to enjoy. With only three games remaining, every play matters for teams competing for a postseason spot.
Let’s see what the bookies expect and analyze each game, before I share my NFL Week 16 best bets.
See the latest odds for NFL Week 16 in the table below, courtesy of Bovada....
Best NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for Today, December 18
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, December 18:
You can find the reasoning for our recommended NHL goal scorer picks in the next section. Also, read be...
NBA MVP Odds and Predictions: Can SGA Repeat in 2025-26?
The NBA MVP odds for the 2025-26 suggested a favored trio between last year’s top three: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic. Victor Wembanyama had forced his way into the group, but his health could be an issue. Will one of the favorites win, or can an underdog upset the odds?
Let’s explore the odds, the top favorites, and the most promising dark horses, before I share my p...
NFL MVP 2025-26 Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, Best Bets
The 2025-26 NFL MVP odds have experienced a significant shake-up recently, as Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford have overtaken the top spot. Are we set to see a surprising MVP winner this season, or will someone like Josh Allen or Jordan Love stage a big comeback?
I explore the latest winner odds, analyze the betting favorites, highlight a few good sleepers, and make my NFL MVP predictions.
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CFP National Championship 2025-26 Odds: Who Will Stop the Buckeyes?
With the conference championships now concluded and attention shifting to the playoffs, the 2025-26 College Football Championship odds show no clear betting favorite. In this first-ever 12-team CFP, anything can happen, leaving several teams in contention.
Let’s evaluate the latest CFP odds and analyze the top favorites before I share my College Football Championship predictions.
The foll...
NFL Survivor Picks This Week: Safest and Riskiest Predictions for Week 16
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 16 of the 2025-26 season. We provide a summary first, and our reasoning below that....
UFC 315 Odds and Predictions – Can “JDM” Take Muhammad’s Belt in Montreal?
The latest UFC 315 odds feature some predictable betting favorites on this card in Montreal, which hosts the company for the first time since April 2015. We have two title fights on the docket as welterweight champion Belal Muhammad looks to defend against Jack Della Maddalena, while women’s flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko aims to fend off Manon Fiorot.
Will the champions hold strong, or ...
WWE Backlash 2025 Predictions and Odds - Can Orton Unseat Cena?
We have WWE Backlash 2025 predictions for the first pay-per-view event after WrestleMania 41, so let’s see what gambling opportunities are out there!
WWE Backlash was held in Lyon, France, last year, but it’s back in the United States, with the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, hosting the event. Can Randy Orton take the Undisputed WWE Championship from John Cena in Orton’s hometown on...
Baccarat Card Counting: How to Count Cards in Baccarat
Baccarat card counting techniques are similar to those you can use in blackjack. But does this strategy provide the same advantages as it does in blackjack? The simple answer is yes, but not always, and not to the same effect.
I provide more information and answer all your questions on card counting in baccarat in this article!
First and foremost, does counting cards in baccarat work? Th...
2025 NBA Playoffs Second Round Predictions and Odds
With the opening round of the postseason in the books, it’s time to make our 2025 NBA Playoffs second round predictions! I’ve explored the odds, identified the best bets to win each series, and believe there’s value up for grabs.
Continue reading to check out the latest NBA second round odds, analysis, and my best bets for each series!
The following NBA second round betting odds are court...
The Most Daring, Shocking, and Biggest Casino Heists of All-Time
Casino heists are usually reserved for movies, but real-life robberies can be wilder than anything Hollywood has produced. In a continual cat-and-mouse game between security and thieves, conniving insiders, criminal masterminds, and sharp gamblers, big casino robberies are rooted in history.
Here, we are exploring the wildest and biggest casino heists that happened in Las Vegas and other gambl...
IIHF Hockey World Championship 2025 Betting Preview: Odds, Favorites, Predictions
The 2025 IIHF World Championship odds are on the board for what should be a thrilling tournament in Sweden and Denmark. There are plenty of betting opportunities around this international hockey event, so let’s review the tournament and find the best bets.
Continue reading to learn about the latest winner prices, the top favorites, and my IIHF Hockey World Championship predictions!
The II...
Best Slots With Free Spins and Bonus Games Online
Slot games with free spins are among the most popular titles online, and for a good reason. They provide entertaining opportunities to unlock bonus games and huge prizes if you get lucky.
I love free spin slots, so I decided to share my favorite titles with this feature. Continue reading to see the five best slots with free spins available online and where to play them!
Best Online Slots wi...
Kentucky Derby 2025 Prop Bets: Will Taylor Swift Be at the Derby?
Kentucky Derby prop bets provide unique ways for bettors to cash in on the Run for the Roses! With multiple exotic wagers available available, handicappers can win on a variety of results at Churchill Downs.
We have explored the best Kentucky Derby props for the 1 ¼ mile race and shortlisted the top picks to consider for May 3.
The following Kentucky Derby prop betting odds are courtesy o...
Next Pope Odds for Successor, and Conclave Ballot Predictions
The next Pope odds show that there are plenty of candidates who could replace Pope Francis. The last Pope passed away after serious health problems, which means Vatican City is looking to put a succession plan in place.
I’ll examine the next Pope odds and give you my pick for whom it’ll be, along with the number of conclave ballots it'll take to elect the next Pope.
Next Pope and Conclave B...
Free Kentucky Derby 2025 Betting Contests
Entering a Kentucky Derby contest is an excellent way to make the 151st edition of the “Run for the Roses” even more exciting! The top horse betting sites have released a variety of free Kentucky Derby contests with real cash prizes, and The Sports Geek has also gotten in on the action!
With little to lose and possibly thousands of dollars to win in cash rewards, this is a great opportunity fo...
