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TNF Week 17 Betting Preview: Christmas Day Predictions, Props, Parlays
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.
In a special Christmas Day edition of Thursday Night Football, three matchups highlight the calendar. It’s a full day of action, and we have picks for every game on the h...
Best NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for Today, December 23
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, December 23:
You can find the reasoning for our recommended NHL goal scorer picks in the next section. Also, read be...
2025 NFL Week 17 Betting Preview: Odds, Lines, and Best Bets
The NFL Week 17 odds feature a Christmas tripleheader and two matchups on Saturday, making it one of the most unique weeks of the season. Every team is in action this week, too, as the playoff picture starts to come into focus.
Let's break down the latest odds and betting lines before I share my Week 17 best bets.
See the latest odds for NFL Week 17 in the table below, courtesy of Bovada....
CFP National Championship 2025-26 Odds: Who Will Stop the Buckeyes?
The 2025-26 College Football Championship odds didn’t shift much after the first round of games, with the favorites waiting for their opponents for the quarterfinals. In this first-ever 12-team CFP, anything can happen, leaving several teams in contention.
Let’s evaluate the latest CFP odds and analyze the top favorites before I share my College Football Championship predictions.
The foll...
2025 NBA Christmas Betting Preview: Predictions, Odds, and Best Bets
There are five games on Thursday, giving NBA fans plenty of Christmas Day odds to bet on. This year’s holiday quintuple header features a mix of emerging and established stars, with some of the best teams in the league under the microscope.
I break down the latest NBA Christmas Day odds and each matchup below, sharing my predictions on all games.
Here are my NBA Christmas Day best bets, ...
College Football Playoff 2025-26 Quarterfinals Preview: Odds & Best Bets
The 2025-26 College Football Playoff quarterfinals odds are set for what should be a competitive round, with four of the weaker teams out. The top seeds of the playoffs will step onto the field for the first time, so the action is about to be kicked up several notches.
Four second-round matchups are scheduled to be played on New Year’s Eve and Day between the final eight teams. In this articl...
Top Super Bowl 2025 Parlays: Go Big or Go Home!
Hitting a Super Bowl parlay is one of the best feelings football fans can experience. Creating the perfect parlay is tricky, as you must balance risk with reward. Conservative parlays are more likely to hit, but riskier selections offer huge payouts.
I know that every bettor has a different level of risk tolerance, so I offer three options in this post: conservative, moderate, and wild! Keep r...
NFL TV Ratings: Teams America Couldn’t Stop Watching
NFL viewership data reveals the teams dominate America’s hearts and minds. From legacy franchises to prime-time favorites to playoffs surges, the 2024–25 season gave us plenty of insights into the state of the NFL’s most and least popular teams. Let’s get into it!
NFL viewership trends are a wild mix of legacy franchises, superstar quarterbacks, and Cinderella stories.
A graphic ranking...
Super Bowl 59 Cross-Sport Props: Will Tyrese Maxey Beat Mahomes?
The Big Game offers bettors the opportunity to wager on many unique wagers, including Super Bowl cross-sport bets! Simply put, these special bets enable the ability to combine other sporting events with Super Bowl props.
We have five of our best Super Bowl 59 cross-sport bets to delve into, so let’s get started! You can find a snapshot of our selections here, courtesy of BetOnline, and then my...
UFC 312 Odds: Du Plessis Ousts Strickland Again?
The UFC 312 odds suggest that Dricus Du Plessis will once again prevail over Sean Strickland this time in Sydney. Can the contender strike back, though? I explore the latest prices and dissect the best bets to make for this card.
Below, you can find UFC 312 predictions for every bout on the card, including the prelims. If you are interested in my top bets and reasoning, including my Strickland...
2025 NBA Trade Deadline Rumors and Predictions
On Thursday, February 6, at 3:00 p.m. ET, the NBA trade deadline will officially arrive. With the NBA trade deadline rumors heating up, sports betting sites are handicapping all of the potential moves this week.
We are evaluating the latest NBA trade deadline rumors and current next team odds. Check out our NBA trade deadline predictions below, to see who we believe will be shipped out before ...
Boomers vs Zoomers: Super Bowl Fandom Showdown
The Super Bowl isn’t just a game—it’s a battleground for fandom. We've surveyed Baby Boomers and Gen Z to see how each generation stacks up when it comes to team loyalty, viewing habits, online engagement, sports betting, and more.
Baby Boomers (aka Boomers), born between 1946–1964, grew up watching the Super Bowl on family TVs — no social media hot takes, just old-school commentators. Gen Z (...
What is Dragon Roulette and Where to Play Online
Dragon Roulette online combines one of the most popular casino table games, roulette, with high-paying bonus options. It’s a fun variation with some cool twists, and I’m here to provide all the information you need.
I will break down the basics of Dragon Roulette, give you some strategy tips, and provide recommendations on the best places to play Dragon Roulette online.
Dragon Roulette ...
NFL Pro Bowl 2025 Odds: Who Prevails in Flag Football?
Although attention for many bettors is fully entrenched on the Super Bowl, NFL Pro Bowl odds offer an opportunity to get started a week early! The skills challenges are now done, so we have a 7-on-7 flag football game to wrap up the Pro Bowl festivities on Sunday.
I explore the latest odds for this AFC vs. NFC clash, provide my analysis, and reveal my 2025 NFL Pro Bowl predictions for the flag...
Super Bowl 59 MVP Odds and Predictions: Who Can Stop Mahomes?
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes leads the pack in the updated Super Bowl MVP odds. The quarterback has won the award three times in the last five seasons, but Kansas City will have to complete a three-peat for Mahomes to have a shot at the award this season.
Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts, and the rest of the Philadelphia Eagles roster will do their best to stop the Chiefs’ three-peat attempt ...
Best Super Bowl 59 Contests and Pools Online
As the Big Game between the Chiefs and Eagles approaches, online bookmakers have released a variety of free Super Bowl contests. With several unique challenges for Super Bowl 59, bettors can cash in on huge cash prizes without risking a penny.
This year, the Super Bowl betting contests are larger than ever for the highly anticipated clash in New Orleans. Below, you can find the best contests, ...
