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WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Wednesday, July 16, 2025! Each day, I analyze the WNBA schedule and odds, check the latest team news, and prepare my predictions and best bets.
Here are my best WNBA bets for today:
Daily WNBA Picks for July 16
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERNew York Liberty (-10) vs. Indiana Fever (-110)Bovada
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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 of the top MLB betting sites 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 th...
NBA Summer League 2025 Predictions and Best Bets Today
As the temperatures soar, it’s time for some 2025 NBA Summer League predictions! The annual NBA Summer League is scheduled across three states in Nevada, Utah, and California this year.
In this article, you can find free NBA Summer League best bets daily for the duration of the tournament until the finale! We also explain what our strategy for these is under the latest picks.
Here’s a...
Usyk Dubois 2 Betting Odds – Can Dubois Avenge Uysk Loss?
Usyk Dubois 2 betting odds are suggesting that Oleksandr Uysk will remain the undisputed heavyweight champion. He already has one win over Daniel Dubois. Can the Englishman overcome the odds and spoil Uysk’s undefeated record on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium?
I’ll analyze the Usyk Dubois 2 betting markets to find you the best return on this mammoth heavyweight championship match!
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UFC 318 Odds and Predictions – Can Poirier Retire as “BMF” Champ Against Holloway?
UFC 318 odds for Dustin Poirier’s retirement fight against Max Holloway are suggesting a close fight as the two finish their trilogy. It’s also Poirier’s retirement fight, while Holloway holds the “BMF” belt. How will this fight at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans go?
I’ve got UFC 318 predictions for this bout, and the rest of the card! My picks for the full card are below, but I’ll dig...
The Open Championship 2025 Odds: Can McIlroy Win at Home?
As the final major championship of the year approaches, the 2025 British Open odds suggest a tight battle! Will world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler win his second major of the year, or is there an upset in the works at Royal Portrush?
In this article, you can find the latest winner odds, analysis of the top favorites, and my exclusive British Open predictions!
All Open Championship odds are cou...

Tennessee Is Likely Losing Money With New Sports Betting Tax Format
On July 1, 2023, the new Tennessee sports betting tax law went into effect. However, early indications from government data suggest that it may not have been the right decision to alter the tax rules.
It’s important to understand there are several variables to consider between the former Tennessee sports betting tax format and the current one. Furthermore, only three months of financial figure...

With No Infrastructure, Nebraska Sports Betting is a Losing Bet
Nebraska sports bettors eagerly await the day that they can physically place a sports wager in the state. Following the legalization of sports betting in Nebraska, many residents believed it would be a short wait. Unfortunately, that’s not the case.
In a classic example of putting the cart before the horse, sports betting is legal in Nebraska but there isn’t an infrastructure in place to accep...

What is the Legal Gambling Age in Illinois For Online Casinos?
The legal age to gamble in Illinois is dependent on the casino game being offered. For most gamblers, the legal age to gamble is 21 years old. That being said, there are numerous exceptions to this gambling law.
It is important to recognize that there are different minimum age requirements for specific gambling options.
For example, the legal age to play the lottery is not the same as the l...

2023 Women’s World Cup Final and 3rd Place Game Odds and Predictions
After a month of thrilling soccer action, along with some shocking upsets, we are now down to just two games remaining at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
In the Women’s World Cup Semifinals, we witnessed England dismantle the hometown Matildas from Australia, while Spain secured a late-winner in a thrilling game against a pesky Swedish side.
As such, we will see England and Spain face-off ...

Sports Betting Takes A Big Step Forward In Oklahoma
Regulated sports betting in the Sooner State is inching closer to becoming a reality following recent developments of the latest Oklahoma sports betting bill to work its way through the State Legislature1.
Despite the failed efforts to legalize Oklahoma sports betting in 2022, there’s growing optimism that Oklahoma could join 36 other states with legal sports betting in the near future2. ...

The Best Tribal Casinos in California
Gambling in California has been a hotly contested topic for decades. Proof of this ongoing legal and moral battle could be seen with the failure to legalize California sports betting as voters said No to Props 26 and 27 in late-2022.
Further complicating California’s gambling industry is that some casino games are allowed, while others are not. Additionally, where these games are played at has...

Inside the Rise of Ohio State's Cotie McMahon
Cotie McMahon, Ohio State's sophomore standout, has a history with college basketball superstar Caitlin Clark, even if she wasn’t searching for it.
Ohio State and Iowa have a declared rivalry that could see them meeting in the women's March Madness Final Four in a few weeks, adding more fuel to the McMahon and Clark story.
TSG interviewed Cotie McMahon ahead of the 2024 College Basketball W...

Best Betsoft Slots and Where to Play Them
Betsoft slots are known for offering state-of-the-art graphics, high RTPs, and big cash prizes! This developer has created dozens of popular slot games, but only the best made this list.
Keep reading to see the five best Betsoft slots available. I considered each game’s RTP, maximum win, bonus features, and more when creating this list. In this article, I break down each game and share a top c...

Copa America 2024 Group B Odds And Analysis: Will Mexico Prevail?
The Copa America Group B odds of the top soccer betting sites suggest a close battle for the top spot! Mexico and Ecuador are the main favorites, but Venezuela and Jamaica will be hoping to find a way to the knockout.
Below, I explore the latest betting lines, provide a complete analysis for each nation, and share my exclusive Copa America Group B predictions!
Group B features a competiti...

Copa America 2024 Group A Odds: Will Argentina Cruise To Win?
The 2024 Copa America Group A odds are now live at the best soccer betting sites, and no one will be shocked that Argentina is favored to finish first above Chile, Canada, and Peru.
I dissect all teams to figure out the best bets in this group, so check out the most up-to-date odds, my analysis, and my Copa America 2024 Group A predictions!
Group A is not expected to be competitive at the...