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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 of the best MLB betting sites 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 t...
Best NHL Player Prop Bets Today: Free Prop Bet Predictions
Picking the best NHL player props today can be time-consuming, but our hockey experts are here to help! They will share their prop bet predictions daily from October to the Stanley Cup Final in June, including NHL anytime goal scorer predictions, shots on goal bets, and more.
Here are our daily NHL player prop predictions for today, May 2:
You can find the reasoning for our recommended NH...
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...
Giannis Next Team Odds – Will the Bucks’ Star Move On From Milwaukee?
Giannis next team odds could be the most popular betting market of the summer! The Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated in five games by the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Bucks’ future looks bleak, and now their superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo, might have to make a decision.
I’ll examine the Giannis next team odds and look at the favorites, a couple of contenders, and ...
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...
What Are Outside Bets in Roulette and How to Play Them
There are a plethora of different bets to wager on when it comes to the roulette wheel. The table and bets in roulette can be intimidating for a novice gambler. However, if you separate the roulette table into sections — inside and outside bets — the game is simplified exponentially.
The randomness of a roulette wheel makes it one of the most unpredictable games in the casino. That said, there...
Legal Sports Betting Kicks Off in Nebraska, But What's Next?
You can add another state to the growing list of jurisdictions offering legal sports betting in the United States. On Thursday, June 22, the first legal sports bets were placed in the Cornhusker State. Despite initial concerns regarding the sports betting infrastructure in Nebraska, residents can now place a legal sports wager.
It has been a long and sometimes painful process for sports bettor...
What Are Texas Hold’em Blinds?
Poker blinds are the foundation of any poker game. In cash games and tournaments, blinds are a necessity that every player at the table has to contribute. Blinds keep the game and action flowing at the poker table.
If you are new to poker, the concept of blinds may be difficult to understand. However, learning about poker blinds is a must before playing any poker game for money.
No...
Should You Bet More or Less With Online Slots?
Online gaming is the wave of the future. I can’t imagine that there will ever be a time when brick-and-mortar casinos aren’t an option.
But the ability to sit at home and gamble on your favorite casino games is very appealing.
Online gaming’s growth has far surpassed traditional casino gaming, as more and more players decide to log on, rather than walk in, when it comes to getting in on the acti...
Ultimate Guide to Super Bowl Betting in Texas
Texas is a state known for its tough laws toward the gambling industry. It’s unfortunate, as a huge number of residents here are known to be hardcore sports betting fans. Many of these fans are expected to wager on this year’s NFL championship.
Today, I’ll discuss everything you need to know about Super Bowl betting in Texas.
Many are now pushing Texas lawmakers to embrace the gambling industry....
What Are The Odds Of A Royal Flush In Texas Holdem?
The royal flush is known as the ultimate hand in Texas Holdem. Every poker player strives to be dealt a royal flush when they hit the tables. However, what are the odds of a royal flush in Texas Holdem?
There is a good reason why there is always a big commotion at the Texas Holdem table when there is a royal flush: it is extremely uncommon. While you have a better chance of hitting a royal flu...
Bellator 297 Odds and Predictions
On Friday, June 16, Bellator returns to action with Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero live from the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The featured bout of the night is a light heavyweight title fight between Yoel Romero and champion Vadim Nemkov.
The co-main event is a bantamweight title fight between champion Sergio Pettis and the current featherweight champion, Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire.
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What Is The Best Time To Play At An Online Casino?
The debate over the best time to do certain day-to-day tasks has raged on for decades. There have been countless studies regarding best times to complete certain duties during the day. For gamblers, what is the best time to play in an online casino?
We are here to attempt to clear up what the best time is to play at an online casino. For some gamblers, there really is no specific time. They co...
Hawaii is Actively Looking Into Legalizing Gambling and Sports Betting
Hawaii and gambling have not been synonymous with one another since the beginning of time. The Aloha State is one of only two states — Utah the other jurisdiction — that has never had any form of legal gambling. That could all change soon with legal Hawaii sports betting.
It would be a landmark bill if Hawaii ultimately legalized sports betting in the state. For those not in the loop regarding...
Breaking Down Ohio’s Early Sports Betting Success
As some states continue to debate about whether sports betting should be legal or not, others are reaping the benefits of legalized gambling. The latest Ohio State sports betting update paints a promising picture in the Buckeye State.
In 2022, the U.S. set a gambling record with more than $61.43 billion in revenue generated. 31 of the 33 commercial gambling jurisdictions in the country reporte...
