The Sports Geek Blog
We’ve developed this blog at The Sports Geek to add some dynamic and very useful information regarding sports and betting on sports. We hope that you find the articles here helpful and really enjoy reading them. We plan to keep this blog updated regularly, with new articles to make sure that our readers are getting what they deserve. If you have any specific topics that you would like to see written on or something that we miss, please feel free to contact us and let us know.
Featured Blog Posts
Thursday Night Football Week 7 Predictions: Steelers vs. Bengals
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 Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals get Week 7 started with an AFC clash at Paycor Stadium. Check out our Thursday Night Football predictions and betting picks ...
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...
NFL Survivor Picks This Week: Safest and Riskiest Predictions for Week 7
Finding the right NFL Survivor picks every week to win your pool can be difficult. Our team is here to help by providing three suggestions: safe, medium, and risky Survivor Pool picks, so you can decide if the time to take a gamble is right.
Without further ado, let’s move on to the best survivor picks for Week 7 of the 2025-26 season. We provide a summary first and our reasoning afterward.
...
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 NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for Today, October 14
Picking the best NHL anytime goal scorer bets today can be time-consuming, but our hockey experts are here to help! They will share their goal scorer predictions daily from October to the Stanley Cup Final in June.
Here are our daily NHL goal scorer predictions for tonight, October 14:
You can find the reasoning for our recommended NHL goal scorer picks in the next section. Also, read bel...
NLCS 2025 Betting Preview: NL Championship Odds, Prediction and Best Bets
The 2025 NLCS odds present a highly favorable situation for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The defending champs are squarely in the driver’s seat, according to the latest prices to win the league title in the National League.
However, is there an upset in the works, and which side should you bet on? I explore the NL Championship odds, analyze each club, and make my NLCS predictions.
NLCS 20...
Resolve and Glory: Jonas Mågård on his Ascent in MMA
Danish MMA fighter Jonas “Shark” Mågård has cemented his imprint on Europe's combat sports scene. The 32-year-old member of Manchester Top Team is the all-time, longest-reigning OKTAGON Bantamweight champ, having held the title 629 days from 2021 to 2023.
The proud Dane took some time out of his busy schedule to discuss the pivot from Lima to Hill, his journey to the top in Europe, and future ...
The Showdown 2024 Odds, Format Explained, and Predictions
The PGA vs. LIV Showdown odds for the massive exhibition match between four of the best golfers in the world are available. Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will fly the PGA flag into battle against LIV’s Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka. Who will come out on top in this golf rivalry, at least on the golf course?
I’ll examine the PGA Tour vs. LIV Showdown match odds closely, and share my ...
NFC North 2024-25 Odds: Will the Lions Roar Loudly Again?
Did the Packers improve enough in the offseason to catch up to the Lions? It is expected to be a heated race for the crown in the “Black and Blue” division. Below, check out the latest odds, analysis, and my 2024-25 NFC North predictions!
The 2024-25 NFC North odds at the best NFL betting sites suggest there should be a closer battle for the divisional title than last year! In 2023-24, the Det...
NFC South 2025 Betting Odds: The Falcons Favored
The Falcons became instant favorites in the offseason NFC South odds for 2024-25 when they signed free agent QB Kirk Cousins. Atlanta has been criticized for their draft strategy, but they are still the favorites to win the division this year according to the best NFL sportsbooks.
The Buccaneers, Saints, and Panthers could all take a step forward this season, though, and compete for the divisi...
NFC West 2024-25 Odds: Can the Rams Upset the 49ers?
The 2024-25 NFC West odds are now available to bet on at the best NFL betting sites. Are the San Francisco 49ers the team to beat again this season?
According to oddsmakers, they are the most likely winner in the NFC West. Are they the right pick to make, or is there value in backing another squad in the division? Below, check out the latest odds, a comprehensive analysis, and my 2024-25 NFC W...
NFC East Betting Odds and Predictions
The Philadelphia Eagles are the betting favorites in the preseason NFC East odds. Philly started last season 10-1, but then lost six of their next seven games. The Eagles could benefit from the moves, or lack thereof, by the other teams in the NFC East.
This guide will break down the odds to win the NFC East for every team in the conference at the top online NFL sportsbooks. I will also tell y...
AFC North 2024-25 Odds: Will the Ravens Fly High?
The 2024-25 AFC North odds are ready for your attention at the best NFL betting sites! It should be a highly competitive race for the divisional crown, so buckle up and prepare yourself for a thrilling campaign.
Last season, all four teams in the AFC North finished with a record better than .500. The Baltimore Ravens ultimately edged away to capture the crown in the AFC North. Will it be more ...
AFC South 2024-25 Odds: Will Stroud be Stopped?
The 2024-25 AFC South odds are clear – the Texans are the team to beat! The best NFL betting sites have a favorite, but I still think this will be one of the most intriguing divisions in the league this season!
Will the Houston Texans repeat, or can another team stop them? Continue reading to check out the latest odds, a complete analysis, and my 2024-25 AFC South predictions.
The fol...
AFC West 2024–25 Odds: Chiefs Kingdom Reigns Again?
As anticipation grows for the NFL season this fall, the 2024-25 AFC West odds are now on the board at the best NFL betting sites. In this article, I explore the latest prices and provide a full analysis of the division.
The Kansas City Chiefs are the favorites to win Super Bowl LIX, so does this make them a lock to win the divisional race? Who will win the AFC West? Continue reading to check o...
AFC East 2024-25 Odds: Can Rodgers Lead the Jets to Glory?
The 2024-25 AFC East odds suggest this is going to one of the most competitive NFL divisions next year. The Sports Geek is taking a deep dive into all the teams to figure out who’s going to win!
Can the Buffalo Bills defend their AFC East title for a fifth consecutive year? Continue reading to find the latest odds, analysis, and my AFC East projections for the 2024 NFL season.
The fol...
