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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...
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! I go through the odds on any given night to discover the most valuable HR prop bets available.
I pick the best bets to hit a home run based on factors such as stats, recent trends, ballpark analysis, and more. I explain my approach in detail below, in case you want to build your own HR betting strategy.
If y...
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Do you have what it takes to Beat The Geek and win some cool prizes? Test your football knowledge in Beat the Geek’s free NFL Pick’em contest that's open for Week 1 picks. The Geek is ready to fight back after losing last season, so expect no mercy.
Register for a free account at The Sports Geek if you haven’t already, and make weekly picks on NFL spreads to win prizes. If you miss a week or t...
2026 NFL Week 1 Betting Preview: Odds, Lines, & Best Bets
The 2026 NFL Week 1 odds can tell you a lot about the condition of each team at the start of the football season. They also offer prime opportunities to capture opening line value before the market sharpens.
Below, you’ll find a complete game-by-game breakdown of the Week 1 odds, betting lines, and best bets, featuring updated moneylines, point spreads, and totals.
Here, find the latest...
Sabalenka vs. Rybakina Odds and Predictions: 2026 US Open Women's Final Picks
The Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elena Rybakina odds for the 2026 US omen’s final are here. Sabalenka is the favorite to win her third straight US Open, but Rybakina got the better of her at the Australian Open earlier this year. Can Sabalenka get her revenge?
I’ll examine the Sabalenka vs. Rybakina odds for Saturday’s match, and give you my predictions and best bets for the final Grand Slam of 2026!
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NFL Survivor Picks This Week: Safest and Riskiest Predictions for Week 1
Finding the right NFL survivor picks each week can be difficult. I will be helping you this season 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 1 of the 2026-27 season! We provide a summary first and our reasoning below that.
MATC...
Anytime TD Scorer Predictions This Week: Who Will Score a Touchdown in the Conference Championships?
I hunt for the best NFL anytime TD scorer bets every week by going through the latest odds and finding value bets. I combine stats, matchups, recent form, and other factors when preparing my anytime touchdown scorer predictions and then look at the prices for the best odds.
With that in mind, here are my best anytime TD bets for the Conference Championships, including a healthy parlay!
Ma...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, January 22
Targeting NCAAB player props is one of the best ways to profit from the college basketball season. Picking the best player prop bets daily is challenging, but our team of basketball experts is always on the hunt for profitable opportunities.
Expect daily predictions from us, as long as the season is active. Here are our best NCAA college basketball player props today, January 22!
PROP BET...
Wind Creek Casino Bethlehem Opens New Poker Room
Wind Creek Casino Bethlehem announced the opening of a new and improved Poker Room. The casino features 3,000 slot machines, 200 table games, live dealer stadium gaming, and a retail sportsbook. Wind Creek’s $160 million expansion has been delayed by the pandemic but is close to being completed.
Wind Creek Casino Bethlehem announced the opening of a new...
Ohio iGaming Bill Could Legalize Online Casino Gaming in 2026
New bill looks to legalize iGaming in Ohio
11 casinos and racinos could participate in offering Ohio online gaming
Bill would also ban online sweepstakes operators
Ohio legislators recently introduced a new bill that would allow for legal Ohio iGaming by March 31, 2026. House Bill 298 would allow existing brick-and-mortar casinos to launch games like online slots, table games, an...
Vornado to Propose NY Casino at Hotel Pennsylvania Site
Vornado Realty Trust is said to be joining the New York Casino race.
Vornado wants to build its casino at the shuttered Hotel Pennsylvania site near Madison Square Garden.
The state of New York will issue up to three downstate casino licenses this year.
Vornado Realty Trust is reportedly joining the New York casino race.
According to a report from the New York Post, New York City's second...
Borgata Reopens High-Limit Slot Lounge Miralto
Borgata’s high-limit slot lounge Miralto reopened last week after undergoing renovation. The MGM-owned resort also reopened the famous Old Homestead Steakhouse last December 22. Borgata is the top-grossing casino in Atlantic City and its hotel is the largest in New Jersey with 2,798 rooms.
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa reopened its high-limit slot loun...
Kalshi Wins Preliminary Injunction in Nevada, Tennessee Joins Opposition
US District Court rules in favor of Kalshi in Nevada
Tennessee latest state to oppose sports event contracts
Nine states have opposed sports event contracts
This week, financial exchange company Kalshi, was granted a motion for a preliminary injunction against the District of Nevada in regards to their offering of sports event contracts. The outcome allows Kalshi to continue to operat...
MGM Resorts Reportedly Talking With Penn Entertainment for M Resort Sale
MGM Resort is reportedly in talks with Penn Entertainment for the acquisition of M Resort in Henderson, Nevada. Penn recently said it will be spending $206 million to double the capacity of M Resort. MGM employs an ‘asset-light’ strategy and prefers to focus only on running the hotel and casino operations of casino resorts.
MGM Resorts may be interested...
NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, January 22: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, January 22? Our experts made sure to check the stats and the latest odds before sharing their top picks for first point scorer today.
Here's a quick overview of our first basket betting picks, and you can find our reasoning in the next section.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERPaolo Banchero (ORL) First BasketCharlotte Hornets vs. Orlan...
UEFA Europa League Predictions Today: UEL Best Bets for January 22
Preparing your Europa League predictions can be challenging with so many teams from different nations involved. I can give you a hand by sharing my UEL best bets for today, January 22.
After analyzing all matchups and the latest odds, here are my top Europa League picks for today.
Europa League Predictions for Today, January 22 (Snapshot)
PICKODDSBOOKMAKERAS Roma vs. Stuttgart: AS Roma O...
