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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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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...
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...
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...
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,...
2024 WWE Bad Blood Odds: Will Rhodes and Reigns Survive the Bloodline?
The 2024 WWE Bad Blood odds are out for this pay-per-view, the first in the Bad Blood series since 2004. This event will be held on October 5, 2024, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
Bad Blood will also feature a Hell in a Cell match, as the previous versions did. That is just one of five matches you can check out WWE betting odds for.
I’ll analyze those odds, and give you some picks...
Lawmakers Hoping To Change Alabama Gambling Laws in 2024
With the lottery and commercial casinos forbidden in Alabama, the Heart of Dixie has historically been one of the most anti-gambling states in the US. However, the 2024 legislative session is sure to be active regarding updating Alabama gambling laws.
From 2019 to 2021, multiple attempts were made to change Alabama’s gambling laws. In 2021, the most ambitious Alabama gambling bill was proposed...
Dana White’s Contender Series Week 4 Odds: Who Will Sign with the UFC?
Dana White’s Contender Series odds are now live for Week 4 at the best sports betting sites! The third week of auditions for a UFC contract is set for Tuesday, Sep. 3, at the Apex Las Vegas.
Broadcast live on ESPN+, Season 8 of Dana White’s Contender Series features 52 fighters vying to get the attention of the UFC’s CEO. We are only through three weeks and multiple fighters have already signe...
10 Pro Sports Teams that Grew the Most 2023–2024
Several pro sports teams experienced explosive growth between 2023 and 2024, both financially and in fan base size. Whether driven by surprising (read: long-overdue) playoff runs, the arrival of global superstars, or strong community engagement, these teams across the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and MLS are on another level—literally. Here’s the countdown:
These franchises ensure...
Will Trump Be Convicted: Odds of Former President Going To Jail
Is Donald Trump going to jail? That’s one of the hottest questions around the US election, and you can even bet on that at the top political betting sites.
Donald Trump secured the Republican nomination, but his battles for the hearts and minds of America have just begun. He faces 88 charges across four criminal trials:
In this post, I explore the latest Trump conviction odds and share my...
2025 NFL Passing Leader Odds: Can Mahomes Win?
The NFL passing leader odds before the 2024-25 season favor Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs’ QB is attempting to become the first QB to lead a team to three consecutive Super Bowl wins, so his motivation will be off the charts.
However, the competition will be strong for this one. I analyze the odds of the top NFL betting sites, the main favorites, and a few sleepers before sharing my predictions ...
How Does Texas Tax Gambling Winnings?
For Texans, it’s a tricky situation when it comes to paying taxes on gambling winnings. Currently, the Lone Star State doesn’t allow most forms of gambling or sports betting within its borders.
However, residents of Texas are freely able to use online casinos or to travel to nearby states like Oklahoma and Louisiana to gamble. If they win money while gambling out-of-state or online then Texans...
The Matrix 5 Odds and Predictions – Can The Matrix Bounce Back?
The Matrix 5 odds have been released at entertainment betting sites for the fifth installment of the game-changing franchise, which kicked off in 1999. The original Matrix was unlike anything we’d seen before on the big screen, starring Keanu Reeves as Neo.
The action scenes, particularly in combat, were astonishing, creating a large following over the years. It's hardly a surprise that anoth...
2024-2025 NHL Western Conference Odds: Can Oilers Return to Stanley Cup Final?
The 2024-2025 NHL Western Conference odds are forecasting another high-powered season on the ice! Dallas actually finished with the highest point total in the regular season, but it was Edmonton that represented the Western Conference in the Stanley Cup finals. Can the Oilers get back to the final?
I’ll evaluate the NHL Western Conference winner odds for this season, and give you my favorite t...
Top 5 Online Halloween Slots with Spooky Themes
Halloween slots are an excellent way to kick off the spooky season every fall. They can also help you reminisce about the Halloween season throughout the year with all the ghosts, vampires, and other terrifying creatures.
This guide will break down the top Halloween slot games available online. Here’s an overview of the best Halloween-themed slots and where you can find them.
Halloween Sl...
