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NFL Survivor Picks This Week: Safest and Riskiest Predictions for Week 2
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 2 of the 2026-27 season. We provide a summary first and our reasoning below that.
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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! 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...
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.
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Beat The Geek’s 2026 Contest is Now Live!
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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Olympics 2026 Women's Curling Betting Preview: Odds, Favorites, Predictions
The 2026 Olympic women’s curling odds are finally on the board, setting the stage for what should be one of the most compelling tournaments of the Winter Games. The big question: can Canada’s Rachel Homan add to her legacy with a career-defining Olympic gold medal?
Oddsmakers certainly like her chances, but are the Canadians really the best bet? Below, I break down the latest outright winner o...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, January 19
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 19!
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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tonight, January 19: Best First Point Scorer Bets
What are the best NBA first basket predictions for tonight, January 19? 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.
PLAYERMATCHUPODDSBOOKMAKERStephon Castle (SAS) First BasketUtah Jazz vs. San Antonio S...
Line Sweeper – How to Make Money on Volume Betting!
The Sports Geek is continually trying to help bettors beat the sportsbooks, and we’re here with another method you should try. Welcome to Line Sweeper, where we make small bets that give us a big edge!
Below, I’ll discuss how volume betting can lead to a larger profit, and how we make picks that can be profitable over a period of time.
Line Sweeper Weekly Record: January 9-15
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Oliver Glasner Leaving Crystal Palace at Season’s End; Manchester United Next?
Oliver Glasner is leaving his post as manager of Crystal Palace at the end of the season.
Crystal Palace has also sold captain Marc Guehi to Manchester City.
Could Glasner be on his way to Manchester United this summer?
Manager Oliver Glasner has announced that he is leaving Crystal Palace at the end of this season, when his contract expires. Palace just lost captain Marc Guehi to Manc...
Tour Down Under 2026 Betting Preview: Winner Odds, Predictions, & Best Bets
As a new season dawns on the UCI World Tour, the 2026 Tour Down Under odds for the first race are on the board! The official start list has been announced, and there are some juicy prices to handicap in a wide open five-stage race.
In this article, I break down the latest odds and the favorites, reveal the best longshot bets, and make my Tour Down Under predictions.
The following Tour Dow...
Online Casino Risks and Traps: How to Avoid Them?
Avoiding online casino risks is a key part of a fun and productive gambling hobby. Learning what risks to avoid is one of the first steps every gambler should master.
Gambling is inherently risky, but only the money you are staking should be on the chopping block. I explain how the following common online casino traps work and learn how to avoid them:
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Massive College Hoops Scandal Breaks, 20 Charged With Point Shaving
20 men, including 15 who played college basketball, were indicted in a point-shaving plot on Thursday morning.
More than 29 games were allegedly fixed during the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons.
This is yet another gambling scandal in the world of college and professional sports.
Another gambling scandal was revealed on Thursday morning as 20 men were indicted for point shaving in college ...
Senegal vs. Morocco Odds and Predictions – 2026 AFCON Final Betting Preview
The Senegal vs. Morocco odds are shaded towards the hosts for Sunday’s AFCON 2026 final in Rabat. Senegal is an experienced team, but they have a major absence to deal with. Can they overcome it and defeat the Atlas Lions?
I’ll dig into the AFCON final odds, looking at key players and how they got here. You’ll get my AFCON final betting prediction when it’s all said and done!
Senegal vs. Mo...
College Basketball Player Props - Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, January 16
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 16!
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