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Kenny Ducey has worked in sports media for more than 10 years and began his journey as a credentialed reporter with Fordham University's WFUV Sports before moving on to Sports Illustrated. There, he wrote about baseball, basketball, and tennis - twice covering the NBA Finals. He's been in the betting space for seven years, and has established himself as a top expert in MLB and tennis handicapping with brands like Tennis Channel, NBC Sports, and DraftKings. He's also been a frequent guest on betting shows such as MLB's Bettor's Eye and Tennis Bets Live. Kenny has a knack for identifying underappreciated pitchers and tennis players as moneyline underdogs and credits his unique data analysis and hours of watching sports as the biggest reasons for success through the years. His best advice to bettors? Watch the games, trust your eye, and always question the public narrative.

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.

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Australia vs Spain Odds, Picks & Predictions: Olympic Men's Basketball

Jul 26, 2024 • 2:54 PM ET

The Boomers stand as 4.5-point favorites against the Spaniards, and our Australia vs. Spain predictions expect Patty Mills to help his country cover.

Reds vs Braves Prediction, Picks, & Game 2 Odds for Tonight’s MLB Matchup

Jul 24, 2024 • 1:23 PM ET

Chris Sale is having an amazing season for the Braves and his services will be needed with the Braves looking to get back on track. We break down their chances in our MLB betting picks below.

Astros vs Mariners Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Jul 20, 2024 • 2:53 PM ET

Framber Valdez has had trouble pitching to contact, and our MLB picks see the Astros starter being exploited against the Mainers tonight.

Astros vs Mariners Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Jul 19, 2024 • 1:44 PM ET

Luis Castillo will be master of his domain for the Mariners tonight, while our MLB picks think the Astros' Hunter Brown also won't mind the conditions in Seattle.

Wimbledon Women's Final Odds & Predictions: It's Krejcikova

Jul 12, 2024 • 5:31 PM ET

The Wimbledon women's finals goes Saturday morning and our tennis expert suggests clearing the calendar for this marathon. Given how both players enter and the styles they play, this one has the makings of a three-setter.

Wimbledon Women's Semifinal Odds & Predictions: Barbora Strides And Wins

Jul 10, 2024 • 7:42 PM ET

With plenty of chaos and upsets on the women's side, why would this semifinal be any different? Our tennis expert believes Krejcikova has the game needed to defy the odds, upend the betting favorite and punch her ticket to the Wimbledon finals.

Wimbledon Women's Semifinal Odds & Predictions: The Italian Job

Jul 10, 2024 • 7:30 PM ET

The first of two semifinals sees Donna Vekic take on Jasmine Paolini in what should be a close game throughout. Given the current form the Italian is in, our tennis expert believes she's got the advantage in a couple of key areas. Find out why below.

Braves vs Diamondbacks Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Jul 8, 2024 • 3:10 PM ET

Top Diamondbacks pitching prospect Yilber Diaz is being thrown to the wolves as he meets the Braves on Monday night in his major-league debut, per our MLB betting picks. But Arizona should also plate some runs of their own.

Brewers vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Jul 6, 2024 • 1:50 PM ET

Our MLB betting picks explain why Milwaukee Brewers starter Freddy Peralta could be in for a rough start against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night.

Astros vs Twins Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Jul 5, 2024 • 3:48 PM ET

The Houston Astros offense is starting to fire on all cylinders as they've scored 42 runs over their last six games while winning five. That spells trouble for Twins starter Pablo Lopez who will face the brunt of the force. Find out why below.

Orioles vs Mariners Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Jul 3, 2024 • 3:07 PM ET

Reds vs Yankees Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Jul 2, 2024 • 2:05 PM ET

The New York Yankees bats have seemingly woken up and a return home against one of the worst pitchers in the National League has our betting expert salivating at the betting opportunity. Find out why he believes the Yankees will jump on Ashcraft early and often.