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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 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 NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for Today, October 24
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 24:
You can find the reasoning for our recommended NHL goal scorer picks in the next section. Also, read bel...
2025 NFL Week 8 Betting Preview: Odds, Lines, and Best Bets
The NFL Week 8 odds and betting lines are available for all 13 games on the schedule. We have six teams on byes, making this one of the heaviest bye weeks of the season. Still, there are plenty of betting opportunities, so let’s talk about the best bets.
I break down the odds and lines for all games here, sharing my top wagers for each of them!
See the table below for updated odds on ever...
NBA Strength of Schedule: How Much Does NBA Travel Distance Matter?
Most people ignore travel distance and rest days when talking about NBA strength of schedule, focusing only on how good the opposition is. While this is definitely the most important factor, gruesome travels and lack of rest shouldn’t be ignored.
I’m going to dig into the numbers for the 2025-26 season of how far teams are traveling, the number of back-to-back games they have, and how it corre...
Thursday Night Football Week 8 Predictions: Vikings vs. Chargers
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 Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers get Week 8 started with an NFC vs. AFC clash at SoFi Stadium. Check out our Thursday Night Football predictions and betting ...
English Premier League Predictions Today: EPL Best Bets for October 26
My English Premier League predictions for today feature two picks that heavily rely on home field advantage! They are both very close on paper, but I believe the bookies underestimate the hoem sides.
With that in mind, here are my EPL best bets for today, October 26.
EPL Predictions for Today, October 26 (Snapshot)
PICKODDSBOOKMAKERAston Villa vs. Manchester City: Villa +0.5+110BovadaWol...
German Bundesliga Predictions Today: Best Bets for October 26
My Bundesliga predictions for today feature two picks for Sunday's games. I've selected them after going through the latest odds, checking stats like xG and xGA, exploring team news, and more.
With that in mind, here are my Bundesliga best bets for October 26.
Bundesliga Predictions for Today, October 26 (Snapshot)
PICKODDSBOOKMAKERBayer Leverkusen vs Freiburg: Both Teams to Score-150Bov...
Italian Serie A Predictions Today: Best Bets for October 26
My Serie A predictions for today are focused on two potentially low-scoring games. I have two picks for you after going through all the games, the latest odds, team news, and various stats.
Here are my Serie A best bets for October 26.
Serie A Predictions for Today, October 26 (Snapshot)
PICKODDSBOOKMAKERVerona vs Cagliari: Draw+205Lucky RebelFiorentina vs Bologna: Bologna Draw No Bet-11...
Spanish La Liga Predictions Today: Primera Best Bets for October 26
My Spanish La Liga predictions for today feature a pick for El Clasico and another recommended bet. I've selected them after going through the odds for all games, plenty of stats, team news, and more.
With that in mind, here are my recommended La Liga betting picks for October 26.
La Liga Predictions for Today, October 26 (Snapshot)
PICKODDSBOOKMAKERReal Madrid vs Barcelona: BTS & Ov...
Inside Terry Rozier’s Betting Scandal: How Much Could You Have Won with Insider Info?
The Terry Rozier gambling scandal has rocked the NBA and the world of sports as a whole. Charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering, Rozier is facing 20 years in prison for each count.
The shocking incident stems from a game Rozier played on March 23, 2023, against the New Orleans Pelicans as a member of the Charlotte Hornets. Per the allegations, Ro...
German Bundesliga Predictions Today: Best Bets for October 25
My Bundesliga predictions for today feature two favorites that should be able to win rather comfortably. I've picked them after going through the latest odds, checking stats like xG and xGA, exploring team news, and more.
With that in mind, here are my Bundesliga best bets for October 25.
Bundesliga Predictions for Today, October 25 (Snapshot)
PICKODDSBOOKMAKERBorussia Monchengladbach vs...
Italian Serie A Predictions Today: Best Bets for October 25
My Serie A predictions for today are focused on two potentially low-scoring games. I have two picks for you after going through all the games, the latest odds, team news, and various stats.
Here are my Serie A best bets for October 25.
Serie A Predictions for Today, October 25 (Snapshot)
PICKODDSBOOKMAKERParma vs Como: Under 2.5-124Lucky RebelCremonese vs Atalanta: Atalanta or Draw &...
English Premier League Predictions Today: EPL Best Bets for October 25
My English Premier League predictions for today feature a huge upset pick at +625! I'm sure I'll raise a few eyebrows with this one, but the EPL best bets are often on the underdog. I also have a favorite in the mix, though, as I see one of the big sides as very underrated today.
With that in mind, here are my EPL betting picks for today, October 25.
EPL Predictions for Today, October 25 (S...
Spanish La Liga Predictions Today: Primera Best Bets for October 25
My Spanish La Liga predictions for today feature one risky and one straightforward pick. I've picked my Primera best bets after going through the odds for all games and analyzing each matchup individually.
With that in mind, here are my recommended betting picks for October 25.
La Liga Predictions for Today, October 25 (Snapshot)
PICKODDSBOOKMAKEREspanyol vs. Elche: Draw+235Lucky RebelVa...
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: October 17-23
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