Football Blog Archive
If you’re looking for blogs on football and football betting, we’ve got you covered. The football blogs on this page contain football betting tips, strategies, breakdowns, and analysis to help you win your football bets this season.
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2026 NFL Preseason Week 1 Betting Preview: Odds and Best Bets
The full slate of NFL Week 1 preseason odds is now available, and there’s real value on the board. While the preseason is largely about preparation for the regular season, savvy bettors can still find strong angles.
With backups handling much of the workload, depth becomes a major factor at this time of year. Check out my 2026 NFL Week 1 preseason predictions to see who’s playing and our best ...
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Register for a free account at The Sports Geek if you haven’t already, and make weekly picks on NFL spreads by 1:00 PM ET, and only the Sunday...
Top NFL Survivor Pools Online for 2026-27: Best Sites for Free and Real Money
Joining the best NFL survivor pools in 2026 is one of the leading ways to make the upcoming football season more exciting and potentially win big prizes. We’ve handpicked the top free and real-money websites that offer survivor pools, including one with a $500,000 prize!
These contests go by many names, including survivor pools, knockout pools, eliminator pools, and last-man-standing contests....
Top NFL Fantasy Football Names for 2026: Funny, Clever, and Dirty Ideas
The right name can set your fantasy football team on the path to greatness. Choosing a name can be challenging, but it is worth the effort to get a leg up on your league mates.
Whether you want a funny name, clever puns, or names for specific teams and players, you have come to the right place. I highlight my top fantasy football team names for 2026 in the lists below. For starters, let’s take...
Free 2026 NFL Draft Contests: Challenges & Pick Pools
I’ve picked the best free 2026 NFL Draft contests and challenges if you want to make the whole thing even more entertaining. Put your football knowledge to the test and climb the leaderboard to win cool cash rewards without anything to risk.
Below, I explore the best 2026 NFL Draft challenges, how to play, and the rules for each contest.
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NFL Mock Draft 2026: Mendoza the Clear Top Pick
It’s time for my final 2026 NFL Mock Draft, as we’re just days away from finding out where the top prospects will start their NFL careers. In a draft class that lacks premier talent, this first round could get chaotic.
I share my latest projections for all first round picks in this NFL Mock Draft for 2026. Let’s begin with a quick summary.
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How Many NFL Games Go to Overtime or End in a Tie?
Extra football is hard to come by in the NFL, but when games stretch past regulation, high-stakes drama is guaranteed. Historically, only a tiny fraction of matchups require overtime, with a game finishing in a tie highly unlikely.
In this guide, we examine the statistical likelihood of games going to overtime, how often teams settle for a tie, and the key rule changes that came into effect la...
2026 Heisman Odds and Predictions – Who Will Strike the Heisman Pose?
The Heisman odds for 2026 are unsurprisingly dominated by quarterbacks again. Players in this position have won eight of the last ten awards. Will that trend continue this season, or can someone else upset the odds?
I’ll inspect the 2026 Heisman Trophy winner odds for the season, looking through the favorites, along with a couple of contenders and longshots. At the end of the article, I’ll giv...
NFL Hall of Fame Game 2026 Betting Preview: Odds, Best Bets, & Predictions
In the preseason opener, the 2026 Hall of Fame Game odds are on the board for the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers at Tom Benson Stadium. Although starters won’t be on the field long, or at all, bettors can still take advantage of solid value.
In this betting preview, I break down the latest odds, analyze the matchup, and share my NFL Hall of Fame Game predictions.
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Mastering NFL Sports Betting Stats: The Best Football Statistics to Track
Understanding and utilizing the right NFL betting stats can completely transform your approach from casual guessing to sharp, profitable sports betting. Traditional metrics like total yards or points scored often carry too much noise, but modern football betting stats remove luck to reveal how efficient and reliable teams are.
In this guide, I provide a look at the most beneficial stats that b...
NFL Win Total Predictions for 2026: What Are the Best Under Over Wins Bets?
My NFL win total predictions for 2026 are ready, as we have the under over wins odds for all teams before the start of the season. Most projections are quite sensible, but I also see a few good wagers on the board.
Below, I highlight my NFL win total best bets for 2026 and explain why I selected these wagers. Let’s start with a quick summary.
Here are my top five NFL over under wins pred...
NFL Draft 2026 Betting Preview: Odds, Prop Bets, and Predictions
As the top prospects eagerly await hearing their names called at the 2026 NFL Draft, online sportsbooks have updated their odds and released a fresh slate of intriguing prop bets. After winning the Heisman Trophy and leading Indiana to a national title, is Indiana's Fernando Mendoza really the clear favorite to go No. 1 overall?
In this betting preview, I’ll break down the biggest betting mark...
CFP Championship 2026-27 Betting Preview: Predictions, Odds, & Best Bets
With less than a month before the college football season kicks off, the 2026 CFP Championship odds have been updated after Indiana’s improbable run last year. Can the Hoosiers do it again and prove that they’re a college football powerhouse?
In this college football season betting preview, I explore the offseason odds, critique the top favorites, and share my CFP Championship predictions.
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UFL Championship 2026 Betting Preview: Predictions, Odds, & Best Bets
As the United Football League kicks off its third season, online sportsbooks have already released 2026 UFL Championship odds. The defending champion DC Defenders opened as second favorites to go back-to-back, but are they the best value on the board?
In this betting preview, I’ll break down the opening odds, evaluate the top contenders, and share my early UFL Championship predictions.
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Super Bowl 61 Betting Preview: Predictions, Odds, & Best Bets
As training camps around the country gear up for their first practices, several key offseason moves have already reshaped the Super Bowl 61 odds. The Seattle Seahawks opened as favorites to defend their title, but what’s changed since mid-February?
In this article, I break down the opening odds to win the Super Bowl, spotlight the leading contenders, and share my early Super Bowl 61 prediction...
Super Bowl 60 Broadcast Prop Bets: Top Picks
Super Bowl 60 broadcast props are one of the many unique ways to wager on the Big Game. NBC is the host station, meaning Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico will be calling their sixth and first Super Bowl, respectively.
Continue reading to see the best broadcast props for Super Bowl 60. I highlight my top five bets for the NBC broadcast, including wagers for Collinsworth and Tirico, and break d...
Best Drake Maye Super Bowl 60 Quarterback Props
The best Drake Maye Super Bowl 60 props are bountiful for New England’s quarterback! He has a chance to lead his team to the biggest trophy of all: a Super Bowl trophy!
Continue reading to see the best Drake Maye prop bets in Super Bowl 60. I detail the latest odds for Maye for the Big Game and highlight my favorite props for Super Bowl Sunday.
Here are the best Drake Maye Super Bowl QB p...
Best Sam Darnold Super Bowl 60 Quarterback Props
There is some value to be found in Sam Darnold Super Bowl 60 props! The Seattle quarterback rebuilt his reputation last season in Minnesota. Now, the former USC product is on the cusp of leading the Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory!
I’ll examine the best Sam Darnold Super Bowl props, and give you analysis for my two favorite wagers to make on Sunday!
Here are the best Sam Darnold Super Bo...
How to Bet on the Super Bowl in Texas: Your Ultimate Texas Super Bowl Betting Guide
Betting on the Super Bowl in Texas is complicated because sports betting isn’t legally available in Texas through in-person sportsbooks or regulated online betting apps.
Still, Texans passionate about NFL action have several alternatives to get some money down on the big game. Below is a quick overview of the best options for Texans to bet on the Super Bowl:
Travel to Other States (or Mexi...
Super Bowl 60 Touchdown Scorer Predictions: First and Anytime TD Prop Picks
Picking the best Super Bowl 60 touchdown scorer bets can be tricky since the game features two very strong defenses. And still, I see a few good anytime TD scorer bets for the Big Game and even a first TD scorer bet that makes sense.
Here’s a list of all my Super Bowl 2026 touchdown picks, with the reasoning explained below.
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Super Bowl 60 Celebrity Bets Tracker: Who Are the Stars Betting On?
With billions of dollars expected to be wagered on the Super Bowl, celebrities and public figures are getting in on the action too. From Hollywood A-listers to superstar athletes, and public figures, big names are placing big bets, but are they backing the Seahawks or the Patriots, and how much are they really putting on the line?
We’re tracking all the latest high-profile wagers on Super Bowl...
