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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...
How To Play Casino War and Best Strategies For Winning
The classic game of War is one of the simplest and most basic card games that anyone can learn. Many of us learned how to play War at the same time we learned how to play Go Fish as kids. This might be the first and last time that you’ve played War in your life.
There are a couple of adult variants of War that you may have come across. There is Drinking War, which is, you guessed it, a drinkin...
6 Hidden Gambling Secrets That Can Make You Rich
If you’ve been looking for the secrets that winning gamblers may have been keeping you from winning, you’re in luck. I’m going to share six big secrets in the gambling world that can help you win.
Just knowing these secrets alone isn’t going to make you a winner. You’re going to have to take these secrets and work on your skills in order to use them efficiently.
The good news is th...
Can You Bet on Sports at 18 Years Old?
Sports betting has been available in the US for decades. Las Vegas has featured legal sportsbooks since 1949. Offshore betting sites have been serving Americans since the mid-1990s.
However:
Many states have recently regulated sports gambling. As a result, you now have more betting options to choose from than ever before.
Can you legally enjoy sports wagering, though, if you’re only 18 year...
Do Underground Bookies Still Exist?
Underground bookies have been portrayed in many movies and TV shows. They’re usually stereotyped as a middle-aged mobster who sends goons out to break legs and collect debts.
However, the sports betting industry has changed greatly over the past few decades. First off, both regulated and unregulated online sportsbooks take bets. They provide a convenient option for sports gamblers. Many s...
Online Blackjack Tournament Tips and Strategies
If you love the game of blackjack but wish there was a way to win big money with a small upfront investment, you should check out blackjack tournaments!
When you are playing blackjack, it can be tough to win a boatload of cash all at once, as you are only winning single bets. But when you play a blackjack tournament, you can win huge amounts of money, with a small buy-in! &nb...
Always Look at Sports Betting Underdogs First
One of the things I like about betting at online sportsbooks is there’s not just one way to pick winners. Some successful handicappers find favorites to profit on using moneylines or spread lines that offer value. Other bettors find value in underdogs that have a chance to win the game outright.
Many sports bettors simply look for value, whether it’s on the favorite or underdog.
But one thing ...
How Many Numbers Are On A Roulette Wheel?
Were you ever wondering how many numbers are on a roulette wheel? Who knows, you might be on a game show and may need this valuable information one day.
More importantly, if you are aware of how many numbers are on a roulette wheel, the odds of having success at roulette will be easier to understand. As casinos attempt to get an upper hand on gamblers, they continue to introduce different roule...
What is a Come bet and Don't Come Bet in Craps?
If you’re learning how to play craps online, you should start with basic bets like the come bet and don’t come bet. The come bet craps wager is one of the simplest bets to make, and often the first bet you’ll make while playing at the top craps betting sites.
Let's examine the craps come bet and don't come bet, the come line craps odds, and some strategies for using these two wagers.
Wha...
Tips and Tricks on How to Roll Dice in Craps
Learning how to roll dice is essential in mastering the game of craps. There are rules that the shooter, or person rolling the dice, has to follow. Also, there are special techniques that you can learn to help you avoid crapping out.
If you are using a craps online casino, you do not need to be as concerned with the rules for shooters. Instead, you can roll with the click of a button, and a ra...
When to Split in Blackjack
Blackjack is a classic casino game that can be played all around the world. Just about every casino floor that I have ever walked onto is full of blackjack tables, as the game is popular amongst both casual and serious gamblers.
What attracts players to in-person or online blackjack is both the simplicity of the game, as well as the ability to sway the odds in your favor with savvy play.
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