NBA news: 2025/26 season predictions and betting tips
The 2025/26 NBA season tips off this week, which means it’s time for the tribalistic optimism that lasts until 0-2 to begin.
Every fan base thinks this is their year, and every GM is pretending that a mid-level signing has fixed all of their problems.
Half these predictions will age like milk; the rest might win you a beer. Either way, I’ll be here in April pretending I knew it all along.
Join Sports News Blitz’s George Dempsey as he runs the rule over the 2025/26 NBA season and offers up 10 betting predictions.
The impact of referee decisions on live betting odds
In the modern world of sports betting, you can not only bet on wins and losses, but almost every little detail in a game. Of course, the referee can have a massive impact on this, for a myriad of different reasons that we will get to.
But how can you minimise these variables, and how can you increase your chances of making a winning bet?
NFL betting tips: Ravens to struggle without Lamar Jackson, Eagles look to bounce back against Giants
The NFL is in London once again this week as the high-flying Denver Broncos take on a wayward New York Jets outfit.
Elsewhere, the Los Angeles Rams will be looking to bounce back at the injury-stricken Baltimore Ravens.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down three of the best picks ahead of NFL gameweek six.
Shop the Best NFL Lines: Key Games and Odds to Watch
The NFL season is hitting full stride, and every snap feels like it could swing the playoff picture. Momentum shifts, injury updates, and breakout performances are rewriting narratives week after week.
Over the next 10 days, several matchups stand out not just for their storylines but also for the opportunities they offer to those who closely track the details. Let’s break down the games that demand attention and what makes each one such a compelling watch.
Premier League betting tips: Leeds to shock, Mohamed Salah to score against Chelsea, and more
Before we get down to some elite Premier League Bookie Bashing, can I just say that Lewis Cope is an absolute smash job at 7/2 to win Strictly Come Dancing this year.
He’s the best dancer in Hartlepool (I know this because I’m the third best) but he’s a genuinely nice lad as well and I guess it doesn’t hurt that he looks like a model. 7/2 is my early Christmas gift to you (I've had the lot on).
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League's TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate, the Bookie Basher, including Liverpool’s crunch clash with Chelsea.
NFL betting tips: Philadelphia Eagles are unstoppable, the Kansas City Chiefs have a secret weapon, and more
Kansas City may finally have something to smile about. KC have been stuck in the mud this season, and Xander Worthy may just be the shovel they have so desperately needed.
Elsewhere, the Philadelphia Eagles appear unable to lose, with them handily outpointing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a hard-fought battle.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down some key picks ahead of gameweek five.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Chelsea vs Liverpool betting preview and tips
Stamford Bridge plays host to a heavyweight Premier League showdown this Saturday as Chelsea welcome league leaders Liverpool to west London.
Here, Sports New Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the clash.
Premier League on TNT Sports: Leeds Utd vs Tottenham preview, betting tips and best bets
The Premier League returns to Elland Road this weekend as Leeds United host Tottenham in a lunchtime kick-off that promises plenty of action.
Both sides are unbeaten in their last few outings, and with key trends emerging early in the season, this could be a pivotal clash for momentum.
Sports News Blitz previews Leeds United vs Tottenham, offering betting tips and stats.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Bournemouth vs Fulham preview, betting tips and predictions
Friday night lights are on at the Vitality Stadium as Fulham make the trip down from the capital to face a Bournemouth side quietly building momentum.
It’s not quite a top-of-the-table clash, but for punters and Premier League purists, there’s plenty to chew on here.
Sports News Blitz previews Bournemouth vs Fulham, providing betting tips and stats.
Premier League betting tips: Gameweek six preview - Brentford and Man Utd to draw, Eberechi Eze to star for Arsenal, and more
As you get older, if you are not careful you start to be consumed by life’s big questions.
Like why do I think f**k all of having £100 on a Bet Builder but yet will try and juggle nine items while shambling out of Tesco rather than paying 30p for a carrier bag?
Enough rumination. Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League's TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher - including Arsenal’s clash with Newcastle.
NFL betting tips: Ravens to bounce back, New Orleans Saints' unsalvageable season
This NFL season is providing more drama than a badly written soap opera.
The Kansas City Chiefs finally stumbled onto a win, though they still look like a dynasty on life support.
Elsewhere, the Buffalo Bills are continuing to show that they are January material, while the Bengals lost their zero against a surprisingly snappy Minnesota Vikings side.
Here, writing for Sports News Blitz, Travel News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down some of his favourite picks ahead of Gameweek four.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Newcastle vs Arsenal preview and betting tips
Super Sunday’s prime-time slot sees Newcastle United welcome Arsenal to St James’ Park in a clash that rarely disappoints.
With both sides navigating early-season challenges, this fixture has the potential to be a defining moment in Premier League Gameweek six.
Sports News Blitz looks towards the Gameweek six clash between Newcastle and Arsenal, offering stats and betting tips.
Premier League on TNT Sports: Brentford vs Man Utd betting tips
The Premier League returns to the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday, September 27 when Brentford host a resurgent Manchester United side.
With both teams coming off eventful matches in Gameweek five, this one promises goals, drama, and a few betting angles worth exploring.
Sports News Blitz previews Brentford vs Man United, with betting tips and stats.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Tottenham vs Wolves preview and betting tips
Saturday, September 27, the Premier League’s late night kick-off takes place in North London as Tottenham welcome Wolves to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
With both teams heading into Gameweek six under very different pressures, this could be a deceptively tricky test for the home side.
Sports News Blitz previews Tottenham vs Wolves, with betting tips and statistics.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland betting preview and tips
Saturday night brings Premier League football to the City Ground as Nottingham Forest take on a stubborn Sunderland side under the floodlights.
Here, Sports New Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the clash.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Aston Villa vs Fulham betting preview and tips
Premier League drama returns to Villa Park this Sunday when Fulham visit a struggling Aston Villa side.
Here, Sports New Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the clash.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Everton vs West Ham United betting preview and tips
Monday night Premier League action heads to Merseyside this week as Everton host a West Ham United side desperate for a turnaround.
Here, Sports New Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the clash.
Premier League betting tips: Merseyside red cards, Arsenal glory, Man Utd stuck in a World War II time warp, and more
A slack 9/1 winner last week from the last outlaw of sports betting. How tasty are some of this weekend’s fixtures, by the way?
I'm off to Spain on Saturday. I always like to give a bit back, so will be teaching the locals to speak English by shouting very loudly at them.
Read on - por favor - for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League's TV games from Sports News Blitz’s generational wordsmith, the Bookie Basher, including the Merseyside derby on Saturday and the small matter of Arsenal against Manchester City a day later.
NFL betting tips: Buffalo Bills to stomp Miami Dolphins, Chicago Bears struggling with injury blows and more
I might have been too quick to jump on the J.J. McCarthy train last week.
Truth is, he looks incredibly unpolished, and was far from NFL standards as the Vikings suffered a 22-6 battering at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons.
Elsewhere, the Kansas City Chiefs have continued to struggle, losing once again against the Philadelphia Eagles, as they leave little for their Texan supporters to get excited over.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down his favourite picks ahead of gameweek three in the NFL.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Arsenal vs Manchester City betting preview and tips
Super Sunday delivers a headline clash this weekend as Arsenal welcome Manchester City to the Emirates.
Here, Sports New Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of a blockbuster.