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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.
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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,...
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.
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2024-25 NHL MVP Odds and Predictions: Who Will Win the Hart Trophy?
The 2024-25 NHL Hart Trophy odds show a familiar face: Connor McDavid is the most likely MVP once again. Several exciting players will be ready to put on a show on the ice this season, but can anyone steal the coveted Hart Memorial Trophy from the favorite?
Continue reading to check out the latest prices, my full analysis, and NHL MVP predictions for this season!
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Hell’s Kitchen Season 23 Winner Odds and Predictions
As another season of Gordon Ramsay’s hit reality cooking show rolls on, Season 23 Hell’s Kitchen betting odds continue to be updated. There is plenty of value for bettors from week to week, so it’s important to check back regularly to see what has changed!
In this post, I will share the latest winner odds for the show and my Hell’s Kitchen’s predictions and episode recaps throughout the season...
Joe Biden Prop Bets and Impeachment Odds
You can find Joe Biden prop bets for impeachment, exit date, and so much more nowadays. The president’s approval ratings remain low and the latest US presidency odds suggest he is behind Donald Trump in the 2024 elections.
Biden’ has other problems, too: potential impeachment, Hunter Biden’s antics, and a dementia test with unexpected results might be among them.
Check my analysis below, wh...
5 Best High Volatility Slots and Where to Play Them
Playing the best high volatility slots online can be as rewarding as it is fun. These machines typically offer the biggest prizes of any slot at the casino, but you could also experience long dry spells when you play them.
If you want less volatile games, check out my top-rated medium volatility slots and low volatility slots. However, if you’re looking for THAT big win, I present you my favor...
UFC 307 Odds: Can Rountree Jr. Dethrone the Red-Hot Pereira?
UFC 307 odds feature two championship fights for the company’s next pay-per-view card, slated for October 5, 2024. This card is taking place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Who will leave “The Beehive State” with championship gold? Light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira aims to defend his belt against Khalil Rountree Jr., while women’s bantamweight queen Rachael Pennington will t...
NFL Week 5 Betting Odds, Lines, and Best Bets
Four teams are missing from the NFL Week 5 betting odds. The Lions, Chargers, Eagles, and Titans are all on a bye this week, so we have 14 games available for wagering.
I go through the NFL odds for Week 5, exploring the lines of the top NFL betting sites and sharing my best bets. I use Bovada’s odds, similarly to our Beat the Geek contest.
Here is the full NFL schedule for Week 5.
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Can You Beat the Geek for a Free Trip to an NFL Game?
We're excited to announce Beat the Geek: a free NFL handicap contest with prizes worth over $15,000! Challenge our artificial intelligence model (aka the Geek) with your NFL picks for a chance to win a trip to an NFL game for two, MacBook Pro, AirPods Pro, and more.
Each week of the 2024–25 NFL regular season, the Geek will submit picks against the spread (ATS), while you can submit your own A...
