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Danny Howard has been sharpening his journalistic skills since his junior year of high school. He fell in love with combat sports growing up, and has been covering boxing and MMA since 2009. His work has been featured on FightHype, The Boxing Tribune, The Esportz Network, and The TwinSpires Edge.

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I don't think anyone has had as much pleasure in betting against Conor McGregor as I have. Not only did I predict McGregor's shocking defeat to Nate Diaz at UFC 196, but I also pocketed a good chunk of change picking the Over/Under in his fight with Floyd Mayweather and his defeats to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier.
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When Tom Brady signed with Tampa Bay, I told everyone who would listen to me that the Bucs would be missing?Jameis Winston?on their way to a 7-9 season and playing second fiddle to Drew Brees in the NFC South. You don't have to tell me how wrong I was, but please don't make me remember.
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Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia Picks and Predictions: Back Haney to Pick Apart Garcia

Apr 20, 2024 • 8:20 PM ET

The feud between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia has been brewing for years, and these two junior welterweights will settle it in the ring on Saturday. Find out where the betting edge lies in our Haney vs. Garcia picks.

UFC 300 Weili vs Xiaonan Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Weili Won't Allow For Wild Upset

Apr 13, 2024 • 8:10 PM ET

Zhang Weili is still going strong in her second turn as strawweight champion, and Yan Xiaonan does not have the tools to pull off a UFC 300 stunner, per our UFC betting picks.

UFC 300 Prelim Picks and Predictions: Sterling Won't Settle For Silver

Apr 13, 2024 • 4:11 PM ET

Aljamain Sterling's move to featherweight involves a showdown with Calvin Kattar in what will be one of the marquee preliminary matchups at UFC 300. Kattar's long layoff will play a role in the result. See what prelim picks we like for this weekend.

UFC 300 Oliveira vs Tsarukyan Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Do Bronx Goes Down

Apr 13, 2024 • 8:07 AM ET

With, unofficially, a match with lightweight champ Islam Makhachev waiting in the wings, this bout has the makings of a tense affair. However, as impressive as Oliveira's resume is, Tsarukyan's rise is likely continuing as he can counter "Do Bronx."

UFC Fight Night Hernandez vs Jackson Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Don't Expect a Judge's Decision

Apr 6, 2024 • 8:19 AM ET

Neither Alexander Hernandez nor Damon Jackson has seen te results they want in recent fights. Something's got to give but as both fighters have weaknesses the other can readily exploit, picking the winner might not be so simple.

UFC Fight Night Charriere vs Mariscal Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Going Toe to Toe

Apr 6, 2024 • 8:17 AM ET

Morgan Charriere and Chepe Mariscal can both finish fights within the distance and while the latter presents an intriguing option as the underdog, a lot will have to go right for him to pull off the upset. Instead, we'll target an alternative market.

Tim Tszyu vs Sebastian Fundora Picks and Predictions: Back 'The Soul Taker' on Saturday Night

Mar 30, 2024 • 3:26 PM ET

Tim Tsyzu has yet to be defeated as the light-middleweight boasts a 24-0 record heading into tonight's bout against Sebastian Fundora. Read more as Danny Howard has you covered for tonight's boxing handicap in our Tsyzu vs. Fundora betting picks.

UFC Fight Night Luque vs Buckley Odds, Picks, and Predictions: New Mansa Leaves a Mark

Mar 30, 2024 • 8:39 AM ET

Joaquin Buckley's a heavy hitter, and our UFC picks are wary of whether Vicente Luque can weather the storm at Fight Night.

UFC Fight Night Jandiroba vs Godinez Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Back "Loopy" to Extend Win Streak

Mar 30, 2024 • 8:38 AM ET

Loopy Godinez has prevailed in her last four UFC fights, and we expect the Canadian strawweight to carry her momentum into Saturday's prelim bout against Virna Jandiroba. Read more in our Jandiroba vs. Godinez betting picks.

UFC Fight Night Weidman vs Silva Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Bruno Sends Washed Weidman Packing

Mar 30, 2024 • 8:38 AM ET

Bruno Silva is far from the top of this middleweight division but Chris Weidman is so far past his prime and may not be able to put up much of a fight when the two fight Saturday night. Read more in our UFC Fight Night betting picks below.

UFC Fight Night Williams vs Tafa Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Tafa Takes Care of Business

Mar 21, 2024 • 11:39 AM ET

The UFC has high hopes for Karl Williams, but he hasn't done much to show he can be the face of a division. With Justin Tafa possessing knockout power, our UFC picks expect Williams to go night night in the octagon.

UFC Fight Night Shahbazyan vs Dobson Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Underdog Brings the Heat

Mar 21, 2024 • 9:00 AM ET

AJ Dobson's a slim underdog in this fight, but Edmen Shahbazyan's been losing plenty of steam in recent fights. See if our UFC picks think he can hold off the challenger at Saturday's Fight Night.

UFC Fight Night Battle vs Loosa Odds, Picks, and Predictions: 'The Butcher' Takes Care of Business

Mar 16, 2024 • 8:02 AM ET

The unorthodox style of Bryan Battle will be featured on Saturday night in Sin City when the rising welterweight takes on Ange Loosa in the co-main event. Read more in our Battle vs. Loosa UFC Fight Night betting picks.

UFC Fight Night Saint Preux vs Nzechukwu Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Nigerian Nightmare Looms

Mar 16, 2024 • 8:00 AM ET

With Ovince St. Preux on the tail end of his MMA career, Kennedy Nzchuckwu enters Saturday's light heavyweight contest as a heavy favorite. Find out where the best bet lies for this bout by reading our Saint Preux vs. Nzechukwu betting picks.

UFC 299 Prelim Picks and Predictions: Blaydes-Almeida is Finally Here

Mar 9, 2024 • 4:57 PM ET

A stacked UFC 299 card means some highly anticipated fights have been pushed to the prelims. Case in point: Curtis Blaydes vs. Jailton Almeida has long been in the works and is finally happening. Here are our favorite prelim picks for UFC 299.

UFC 299 Burns vs Maddalena Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Getting Big Maddalena

Mar 9, 2024 • 7:44 AM ET

Jack Della Maddalena faces his toughest task yet in Gilbert Burns and our UFC 299 betting picks expect he'll be up to the task. But the manner of which he takes care of business remains to be seen. Consult our best UFC picks below.

UFC 299 Holland vs Page Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Holland Hands Page the L

Mar 9, 2024 • 7:37 AM ET

Michael Page has been dominating in Bellator for many years and will now make his UFC debut. With that said, our UFC picks don't expect him to be handed a victory as Kevin Holland will give him all he's got come Saturday.

Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou Picks and Predictions: Favored Joshua Won't Be Shocked

Mar 8, 2024 • 3:24 PM ET

Francis Ngannou surprised many in his boxing debut against Tyson Fury but against an opponent in Anthony Joshua who will see it all coming, we don't see him having similar luck. We break down the odds and the matchup in our full boxing preview below.

Jake Paul vs Ryan Bourland Picks and Predictions: The Problem Child Prevails

Mar 2, 2024 • 6:41 PM ET

Jake Paul will look to continue his string of easy fights when he faces off against Ryan Bourland. Odds suggest this fight is Paul's to lose, and our boxing picks believe fans won't have to wait long to see his hand raised.

Amanda Serrano vs Nina Meinke Picks and Predictions: In For the Long Haul

Mar 2, 2024 • 1:07 PM ET

The main event of the evening sees Amanda Serrano take on Nina Meinke in a featherweight title in Serrano's birthplace of Puerto Rico. Our boxing picks see only one outcome, with Serrano emerging victorious, but it won't be a quick finish. Read on to find out why!

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