Kenny Ducey

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Kenny Ducey is a betting expert specializing in baseball, tennis, basketball, and football. He is a former member of the Baseball Writers Association of America and has written for Sports Illustrated and NBC Sports, among others. He is an alumnus of Fordham University, where he began covering professional sports as a credentialed member of the New York media as a teenager over 10 years ago.

Favorites

Team: New York Jets
Sport to bet on: Tennis
Sports movie: Moneyball
Sports snack: Dippin' Dots
Covers feature: Print sheets

Without a doubt, my favorite win came in Game 6 of the 2021 Western Conference Semifinals, when I took the Clippers on the moneyline as home underdogs to the Jazz. With L.A. down 25 in the third, I turned the game off to head out and enjoy my Friday night. Sure enough, they cut it to 10 entering the fourth and my friend and I found the one TV in this highly pretentious New York City bar we were in. We were going absolutely insane as L.A. rained down threes and won by 12. It was one of the greatest comebacks I've ever seen.

Best Betting Memory

There have been so many that it's hard to remember, but I think the one that sticks out the most is taking Daniil Medvedev to win the 2020 Australian Open. In the middle of his insane run in the Summer of 2019, I managed to find a stale line on him to win the 2020 AO at around 20-to-1. He managed to close around 5-to-1 as one of the favorites to win the tournament only to lose to an aging Stan Wawrinka in the Fourth Round as a -400 favorite. To rub salt in the wound, he'd go to the final of the Australian Open the next two seasons and won his first Grand Slam a season later.

Worst Beat

Cubs vs Padres Predictions, Picks, Odds: Stroman & Co. Take Care of Business

Jun 4, 2023 • 12:39 PM ET

Marcus Stroman has been a killer on the mound of late and should be able to keep it moving against a Padres lineup that could be without Xander Bogaerts. Read more in our Cubs vs. Padres betting picks below.

Cubs vs Padres Predictions, Picks, Odds: Chicago Pulls Out Road Win as Underdog

Jun 3, 2023 • 2:42 PM ET

Chicago will look to kick the Padres while they're down and pick up a win as the underdog. Thankfully for the Cubbies, they'll go against Yu Darvish who hasn't been striking out hitters at a rate we're used to, and our MLB picks think he'll get rocked.

Yankees vs Mariners Predictions, Picks, Odds: New York Pulls Out Road Sweep

May 31, 2023 • 3:51 PM ET

New York is starting to heat up and is on the verge of sweeping the Mariners on the road. Despite the home side having the pitching advantage on paper, our MLB betting picks expect the Yankees to make it five straight wins.

Marlins vs Angels Predictions, Picks, Odds: Perez Puts On Finishing Touches

May 28, 2023 • 12:06 PM ET

The Marlins look to take the Sunday matinee in Anaheim behind a promising young pitcher in Eury Perez. Our MLB betting picks believe the Angels are in tough vs Miami today.

Dodgers vs Rays Predictions, Picks, Odds: Lineups Start Weekend on Right Foot

May 26, 2023 • 3:42 PM ET

The Dodgers and Rays have both been hitting well of late, and with subpar starters going for each team, our MLB betting picks believe oddsmakers can't set the line for this Friday tilt high enough.

French Open 2023 Women's Odds, Favorites, Sleepers: Swiatek Sweep?

May 25, 2023 • 6:49 PM ET

Iga Swiatek headlines what should be a three-horse race in Paris this year, but might a longshot contender emerge? Check out our French Open women's preview for a complete betting analysis.

French Open 2023 Men's Odds, Favorites, Sleepers: Will Alcaraz Flex Clay Muscles in Paris?

May 24, 2023 • 3:50 PM ET

Carlos Alcaraz has been a machine on clay this season, but after being stopped in his tracks last week, is his status as the French Open favorite in question? Find out in our Roland-Garros betting preview below, including favorites, sleepers, and more.

Orioles vs Blue Jays Predictions, Picks, Odds: Manoah Gets All the Run Support He Needs

May 20, 2023 • 11:00 AM ET

It's been a struggle for much of 2023 for Alek Manoah, but the Blue Jays hurler is in better shape than the Orioles' Grayson Rodriguez, and our MLB betting picks expect Toronto to take advantage of that.

Heat vs Celtics Game 2 Player Props: Can Celtics Rebound?

May 19, 2023 • 5:40 PM ET

The Heat have proven themselves a threat on the glass, and their man in the middle is the engine driving that force. See why our NBA player prop picks for Game 2 are fading a Celtics board meeting.

Brewers vs Cardinals Predictions, Picks, Odds: St. Louis Lineup Beats Down on Visitors

May 17, 2023 • 4:05 PM ET

Burnes continues to struggle with finding the strikeout magic he possessed throughout his career, and now he faces a Cards lineup two days removed from scoring 18 runs. With the Redbirds heating up, our MLB betting picks are loving them to score tonight.