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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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Team: San Francisco 49ers
Sport to bet on: MMA
Sports movie: Rocky
Sports snack: Red Vines
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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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UFC 302 Prelim Picks and Predictions: Dawson Grapples Way to Victory

Jun 1, 2024 • 9:12 AM ET

Grant Dawson has superb grappling ability, and our UFC prelim picks expect him to outlast Joe Solecki in what should be a great bout.

UFC 302 Almeida vs Romanov Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Almeida Makes Quick Work of Opponent

Jun 1, 2024 • 9:09 AM ET

Jailton Almeida took the L in his last bout at UFC 299, but our UFC picks expect him to overwhelm Alexander Romanov right off the bat and end this fight early.

UFC 302 Holland vs Oleksiejczuk Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Welcome to Submission City

Jun 1, 2024 • 9:09 AM ET

Kevin Holland vs. Michel Oleksiejczuk is UFC 302's undercard feature fight and our UFC betting expert believes Holland's superior grappling skills will lead him to victory on Saturday.

Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang Picks, Predictions, and Odds: Wilder's Time is Up

Jun 1, 2024 • 9:05 AM ET

Deontay Wilder's career has been coming undone for some time now and our boxing picks don't see that trend being bucked against Zhilei Zhang this weekend.

Dmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad Picks, Predictions, and Odds: Russion Rolls Against Huge Underdog

May 30, 2024 • 9:00 AM ET

Dmitry Bivol is entering his bout with Malik Zinad a massive -2,500 favorite and while our boxing picks expect him to handle business, we don't expect him to put himself at risk, either.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall Picks, Predictions, and Odds: Catterall Claws Back

May 23, 2024 • 8:00 AM ET

Not much has gone right for Josh Taylor since his controversial win over Jack Catterall, and the latter is hungry for revenge in this betting toss-up. Our boxing picks say this will be a long, bloody battle in England.

Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury Picks, Predictions, and Odds: Power Punch

May 18, 2024 • 2:59 PM ET

It's been a long time coming, but Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will finally meet in the ring with the winner being declared the undisputed heavyweight champion. Our boxing expert believes this fight will end in a knockout, but who will be the one celebrating at the end?

UFC Fight Night Williams vs Harris Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Williams Won't Waste Time

May 18, 2024 • 8:21 AM ET

While there's certainly a path to victory for Carlston Harris, our money is on Khaos Williams scoring a knockout blow in this co-main event. Find out why in our UFC Fight Night betting picks below.

UFC Fight Night Gorimbo vs Brahimaj Odds, Picks, and Predictions: 'The Answer' Prevails in Welterweight Showdown

May 18, 2024 • 8:16 AM ET

Themba Gorimbo is set up for success when he takes on Ramiz Brahimaj at 170 lbs in Saturday night's main card at the UFC Apex. Find out why by reading Danny Howard's expert Gorimbo vs. Brahimaj betting picks.

Joe Cordina vs Anthony Cacace Picks, Predictions, and Odds: The Champ Remains Champ

May 16, 2024 • 7:00 AM ET

Joe Cordina isn't the most dominant champion on the boxing circuit, but our betting picks expect him to stave off Anthony Cacace in this title defense.

Vasiliy Lomachenko vs George Kambosos Jr. Picks, Predictions, and Odds: Lomachenko Has Arm Raised

May 11, 2024 • 7:59 PM ET

Vasiliy Lomachenk is aging before our very eyes, but with the IBF lightweight title on the line this weekend, our boxing picks expect him to look like he's in his prime against George Kambosos Jr.

UFC Fight Night Menifield vs Ulberg Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Ulberg Outclasses Inferior Foe

May 11, 2024 • 8:36 AM ET

Carlos Ulberg is putting his five-fight win streak on the line against Alonzo Menifield and while the fellow big-hitter can be explosive, we still expect the favored Ulberg to get the win. Find out how and why in our UFC picks below.

UFC Fight Night Buckley vs Ruziboev Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Sounds of Thunder

May 11, 2024 • 8:35 AM ET

Joaquin Buckley and Nursulton Ruziboev tend to do damage early and often in their fights, and this clash represents an opportunity for both fighters to take a step forward. However, there can only be one winner, and this is a tight fight to handicap.

Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia Picks, Predictions, and Odds: Alvarez Wins Mexican Standoff

May 4, 2024 • 8:15 PM ET

It's Cinco de Mayo weekend, and that means the pride of Mexico, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, is back in the ring. He faces undefeated fellow countryman Jaime Munguia on Saturday, but our boxing betting picks don't see Canelo letting down his public.

301 Prelim Picks and Predictions: Back Klose in Lopsided Matchup

May 4, 2024 • 4:25 PM ET

With Drakkar Klose boasting incredible striking accuracy, we expect the American lightweight to shine in Saturday's bout against Joaquim Silva. Read more in Danny Howard's expert preliminary picks for UFC 301.

Naoya Inoue vs Luis Nery Picks, Predictions, and Odds: The Monster Mauls His Opponent

May 4, 2024 • 9:00 AM ET

"The Monster" is a nickname well suited for Nayoa Inoue as he looks to improve to 27-0 when he takes on Nery. Our boxing picks don't expect Inoue to make the hometown crowd wait long to give them something to cheer about.

UFC 301 Martinez vs Aldo Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Retirement Party

May 4, 2024 • 8:37 AM ET

Jose Aldo's seen lots in his MMA career, but that mileage might come back to bite him against rising star Jonathan Martinez, as our UFC 301 picks explain.

UFC 301 Smith vs Petrino Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Smith Goes Night Night

May 4, 2024 • 8:31 AM ET

Vitor Petrino puts his undefeated streak on the line against Anthony Smith, but our UFC picks are calling for a swift knockout by the favorite as Smith is more washed up than seashells on a beach.

UFC Fight Night Lipski vs Silva Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Silva Takes Care of Business

Apr 27, 2024 • 8:29 AM ET

Karine Silva vs. Ariane Lipski should be an entertaining flyweight bout, with both fighters possessing the ability to end the fight quickly. Lipski's striking is no joke, but our UFC picks believe Silva can handle the heat.

UFC Fight Night Spann vs Guskov Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Spann a Step Above

Apr 25, 2024 • 10:02 AM ET

While Bogdon Guskov has some scary qualities, Ryan Spann is a step above and should prove as such Saturday night. Read more in our UFC Fight Night betting picks below.

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