The Best Free Sports Betting Picks and Predictions

Sports Betting Rundown for Today

1. Major leagues & events available for betting today

North America

• While I checked major U.S. leagues like the NBA, MLB and NHL for today, I found no scheduled games listed in the system for these leagues on November 3 (they may be off or have no games that count for betting purposes).

• The NFL, however, is in season: one matchup referenced is the Dallas Cowboys vs. the Arizona Cardinals. There is preview information on odds and betting lines for that game.

  • Example: Dallas favored by about 3.5 points; total is ~53.5 points.

• Because the NFL is a major U.S. league with strong betting markets, it’s a key focus today.

International / Global

• Across global (especially football/soccer) leagues there are a number of events with available odds: e.g., European leagues, international fixtures. Betting markets include match winner, goal thresholds, both-teams-to-score, etc.

• So if you’re looking outside North America, you’ll find ample action, especially in soccer.

• Some lesser-covered sports / niche leagues (table tennis, esports) are also increasing in availability for betting.

2. Sports betting climate today

Here are major themes shaping the sports betting environment right now:

Growth & market size

• In the U.S. legal sports wagering market is large and still growing. For example, in the first five months of 2025, legal wagers exceeded $57 billion, and the cumulative since 2018 passes over $500 billion.

• The U.S. sports betting market is expected to increase ~16% in 2025 despite macroeconomic pressures.

• Globally, the sports betting sector is forecast to grow from roughly $112–115 billion in 2024 to ~$119–125 billion in 2025.

Technology & product evolution

• Mobile is dominant: a large majority of bets are now placed via mobile devices.

• Live betting (in-game wagers) and micro-bets (next play, next possession) are becoming standard offerings.

• Use of data analytics, AI tools, and real-time odds shifts is increasing among serious bettors.

• Niche sports and less-traditional leagues are getting more attention (e.g., table tennis, esports) as bettors and sportsbooks diversify.

Regulatory & social context

• More U.S. states continue to legalize or expand sports betting licensing, increasing access.

• At the same time, concerns around problem gambling, gambling-related harm, integrity of sports (insider betting, match-fixing), and social impacts are more visible.

• There are regulatory discussions around limiting certain types of bets (e.g., player-specific props, micro-bets) or increasing oversight of ads and youth access.

• For bettors this means greater variety of markets, but also potentially more scrutiny (age checks, identity verification where legal).

Opportunities & challenges for bettors

• Because of the evolving landscape, there’s opportunity to find value in less saturated markets (niche sports, international events, prop markets) rather than just the big mainstream ones.

• But with more competition, faster information flows, sportsbooks improving algorithms, and more bettors using advanced tools, the edge is harder to find.

• Discipline, research, and managing risk are more important than ever.

3. Key takeaways for you (especially if you’re involved via a platform like yours)

Since you run a data-driven sports-betting-picks platform, here are implications:

• Focus on live/in-game markets: Real-time analytics give you an edge in shifting markets.

• Explore international and niche leagues: These can offer less efficient pricing, thus more opportunity.

• Use technology (AI, simulation, predictive modelling) to stay ahead of sportsbook pricing adjustments.

• Track regulatory changes state-by-state: Access and legality vary, especially in the U.S.

• Emphasize responsible gambling: As markets grow, so do social risks; integrating responsible play features is both ethical and trusting.

• Monitor big-league matchups (like NFL) but don’t ignore the spread of smaller leagues where turnover and volume might be lower but value can exist.