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Danny Howard

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Betting Analyst Years of Experience Icon20+ years experience
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Years of Experience Icon20+ years experience Covers Email Icon Twitter Icon

After a decade of covering all things boxing, from recapping the sport’s biggest fights to sharing behind-the-scenes details of the sweet science, Danny found himself immersed in sports betting, focusing on the sports he knows best. As a boxing and MMA contributor with seasoned experience from growing up around each sport, he can uncover the nuances and intangibles that can make the difference between victory and defeat.

Danny’s work has been mentioned on ESPN and USA Today, and he was a featured guest on The Esportz Network podcast, where he shared his combat sports insights. He is also a published author, with his novel And Stay Down! Boxing’s Worst Comebacks available on Amazon.

Danny is always on the lookout for the best odds and props when it comes to fight night, with Draft Kings and BetMGM being his go-to sites. Danny’s approach to finding value in the theater of the unexpected hinges on the fighters' recent form, especially when considering props.

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Team: San Francisco 49ers
Sport to bet on: MMA
Sports movie: Rocky
Sports snack: Red Vines
Covers feature: Combat Sports
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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Stephen Thompson vs Gabriel Bonfim Predictions, Picks & Odds

Jul 12, 2025 • 11:40 AM ET

Our Stephen Thompson vs. Gabriel Bonfim predictions expect the favorite to have success when this fight inevitably goes to the mat.

Shakur Stevenson vs William Zepeda Predictions, Picks & Odds for July 12

Jul 12, 2025 • 9:00 AM ET

Our Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda predictions expect a clinical effort from the undefeated champion.

Edgar Berlanga vs Hamzah Sheeraz Predictions, Picks & Odds for July 12

Jul 12, 2025 • 8:30 AM ET

Hamzah Sheeraz is the more well-rounded boxer and should withstand the early barrage of Edgar Berlanga to grind out the decision victory, as our boxing betting picks explain.

Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano Predictions, Picks & Odds for July 11

Jul 11, 2025 • 9:00 AM ET

The third of three Katie Taylor/Amanda Serrano bouts takes place at MSG on Friday, and our boxing picks expect this one to be as competitive as the first two.

Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr Predictions, Picks & Odds for Tonight

Jun 28, 2025 • 7:01 PM ET

Howard's prediction: Jake Paul is set to pick off another outmatched opponent in Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and likely in quick fashion.

UFC 317 Predictions, Picks & Odds for the Prelims

Jun 28, 2025 • 10:20 AM ET

Tracy Cortez is in action this weekend in Vegas and highlights one of our UFC 317 preliminary predictions for June 28.

UFC 317 Beneil Dariush vs Renato Moicano Predictions, Picks & Odds

Jun 28, 2025 • 10:15 AM ET

Dariush and Moicano are both all gas, no brakes, meaning you shouldn't expect this bout to make it all three rounds.

Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr Prop Bets & Picks: Can Chavez Jr Go the Distance?

Jun 28, 2025 • 9:15 AM ET

Whether you like Jake Paul or Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. to prevail on Saturday night, our boxing prop picks tell you how to make the most of your betting dollar.

Gilberto Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos Predictions, Picks & Odds for June 28

Jun 28, 2025 • 9:10 AM ET

Yuniel Dorticos may have hands of stone, but Gilberto Ramirez will use his feet to weather the storm early and grind out a decision win, per our boxing betting picks.

Deontay Wilder vs Tyrrell Herndon Predictions, Picks & Odds for June 27

Jun 27, 2025 • 8:30 AM ET

Deontay Wilder may not have much left in the tank, but Tyrrell Herndon should prove no match for him, as our boxing betting picks explain.

Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree Jr. Predictions, Picks & Odds

Jun 20, 2025 • 4:00 PM ET

Khalil Rountree Jr. has what it takes to stop the far-less-mobile Jamahal Hill on Saturday in Azerbaijan, per our UFC betting picks.

Rafael Fiziev vs Ignacio Bahamondes Predictions, Picks & Odds

Jun 20, 2025 • 3:30 PM ET

Our UFC betting picks for Saturday see Rafael Fiziev grinding out a win over Ignacio Bahamondes in a fight that goes the distance.

UFC Fight Night Rose Namajunas vs Miranda Maverick Predictions, Picks & Odds

Jun 14, 2025 • 9:00 AM ET

Rose Namajunas is the more complete fighter and unless Miranda Maverick can force extended grappling exchanges, this will easily go "Thug Rose's" way.

UFC Fight Night Edmen Shahbazyan vs Andre Petroski Predictions, Picks & Odds

Jun 14, 2025 • 8:15 AM ET

With both fighters possessing a skillset that could end one another's nights early, this bout won't be left to the judges.

UFC Fight Night Kamaru Usman vs Joaquin Buckley Predictions, Picks & Odds

Jun 14, 2025 • 8:00 AM ET

Kamaru Usman returns to the octagon after 18 months away, but the upcoming Joaquin Buckley will send him right back to irrelevancy.

UFC 316 Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O’Malley Predictions, Picks & Best Bets

Jun 7, 2025 • 7:46 PM ET

Howard's predictions: Dvalishvili will outlast O'Malley in a fascinating title rematch.

UFC 316 Julianna Pena vs Kayla Harrison Predictions, Picks & Best Bets

Jun 7, 2025 • 7:30 PM ET

Our UFC 316 betting picks see Kayla Harrison handling business against Julianna Pena on Saturday night.

UFC 316 Kelvin Gastelum vs Joe Pyfer Predictions, Picks & Odds

Jun 7, 2025 • 5:37 PM ET

Howard's prediction: Pyfer gets the win in the final round.

UFC 316 Predictions, Picks & Odds for the Prelims

Jun 7, 2025 • 8:45 AM ET

Joshua Van is one of the up-and-coming stars on the preliminary portion of the UFC 316 card, and our UFC betting picks believe he'll grind down Bruno Silva.

Junto Nakatani vs Ryosuke Nishida Predictions, Picks & Odds for June 7

Jun 5, 2025 • 9:38 AM ET

Junto Nakatani is a three-division champion who only seems to improve as he moves up in weight, and our expert Boxing picks are backing Nakatani to beat Ryosuke Nishida.

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