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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.
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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 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...

Paris 2024 Boxing Odds and Best Bets: Khyzhniak for the Gold?
We have Olympic boxing odds for multiple weight classes for Paris 2024, both for men’s and women’s competitions. With so many great options on the board, I’m here to help by sharing my best Olympic boxing bets!
In this Paris 2024 boxing guide, I explore all the latest prices of the best Olympic betting sites, analyze each weight class, and make my 2024 Olympic boxing predictions for the men’s ...

Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos Jr. Betting Odds and Predictions
The latest Lomachenko vs. Kambosos betting odds for the IBF lightweight title right are available! The boxing betting sites expect the Ukrainian to win this clash, but let’s see if there are any good bets up for grabs.
Vasiliy Lomachenko and George Kambosos Jr. will square off at the RAC Arena in the latter’s home country of Australia. Kambosos Jr. will enjoy support from the home crowd in Per...

Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou Betting Odds And Predictions
As the highly anticipated showdown between Anthony Joshua (27-3-0) and Francis Ngannou (0-1-0) nears, the Joshua vs. Ngannou odds are seeing increased action at sports betting sites.
After Ngannou shocked the world and fought competitively against Fury, there has been growing interest in how he responds. Let’s check out the latest betting odds for Joshua vs. Ngannou, then delve into our predic...

Democratic Vice President Odds, Favorites, and Predictions
The Democratic vice president odds show a tight race between candidates who were in line for the presidency only weeks earlier. Political betting sites have VP betting odds on the most obvious choices and August’s possible surprises.
If you think you know which of these candidates could be Harris’ VP pick, then you have until August 19 to place your bets. If she doesn’t announce her pick at he...

Best Wimbledon Sleepers: Can Fritz Shock the World?
As the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament in the world approaches, there are Wimbledon sleepers on the board to know about! While the favorites to win Wimbledon are well-known among tennis fans, there are big underdogs to consider at the best tennis betting sites!
I am taking a deep dive into the best Wimbledon men’s sleepers and sleepers on the women’s side. Continue reading to check ...

2023 Independent Spirit Awards Odds and Predictions
The 38th installment of the indie-inspired 2023 Independent Spirit Awards will be live from the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, March 4.
Last Sunday, at the 2023 SAG Awards, the film Everything Everywhere All at Once continued to have great success this awards season.
The sci-fi action flick won four SAG Awards including: outstanding cast, actress in a leading role (Michelle Yeoh), actress i...

Paris 2024 Swimming Odds: Will Ledecky Break More Records?
The Olympic swimming betting odds for Paris 2024 suggest that Team USA will once again win many medals. The best Olympic betting sites have high expectations for the Americans, but can they deliver?
The competition is stiff in swimming events at the 2024 Olympics, so it won’t be a swim in the park! Continue reading to check out the latest odds, a comprehensive analysis, and 2024 Olympic swimmi...

How to Play Three Card Rummy Online for Real Money
Learning how to play Three Card Rummy can be a lot of fun since the game is easy and fast-paced. This card game has been popular at casinos for decades, and you can even play 3-Card Rummy online for real money.
I can help you get started with an overview of the rules, a few strategy tips, and The Sports Geek's recommendation for a top site for Three Card Rummy.
The goal of 3-Card Rummy is...

UFC 305 Odds – Adesanya, Du Plessis Settle Their Beef in the Octagon
The UFC 305 odds for a massive card in a huge pay-per-view card taking place on August 17, at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. This is the first time the company is Down Under since it was in Sydney in September 2023, and the first time back in Perth since February 2023.
Israel Adesanya is aiming for a better result than he had in Sydney that night, as he lost the middleweight title to Sean ...

Best High Stakes Slots Online: Big Bets, Big Prizes
High stake slots can change your life in a heartbeat with their enormous prizes and you can easily clear bonuses and promos playing them! Still, you should only try such games if you have a large bankroll.
In this guide, I highlight the best high stakes slot machines available online. I provide info on all titles and have added top-rated slot casinos where you can try them for yourself. The fo...