Danny Howard
Danny Howard
20+ years experience 20+ years experience
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.
Sport to bet on: MMA
Sports movie: Rocky
Sports snack: Red Vines
Covers feature: Combat Sports
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UFC Fight Night Calvin Kattar vs Youssef Zalal Predictions, Picks & Odds
Some time away from the UFC did Youssef Zalal wonders as he's won his last three fights since rejoining the circuit and Danny Howard believes he can make it four vs. a struggling Calvan Kattar.
Jack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr. Predictions, Picks & Odds for Feb. 15
It's an elimination bout of sorts as the winner of Catterall vs. Barboza will earn a title shot for the WBO junior welterweight belt. Find out why Danny Howard is backing the experience of Catterall in this highly anticipated fight.
Denys Berinchyk vs Keyshawn Davis Predictions, Picks & Odds for Feb. 14
Keyshawn Davis gets his shot at the WBO lightweight belt and Danny Howard believes he won't let the opportunity go by the wayside. Find out why below.
UFC 312 Predictions, Picks & Odds for the Prelims
Colby Thicknessee is subbing in for a fight vs. Topuria, and his +330 ML price tag shows massive value in our UFC prelim predictions.
UFC 312 Zhang Weili vs Tatiana Suarez Predictions, Picks & Odds
Tatiana Suarez faces a tough opponent in Zhang Weili in her comeback match following an 18-month layoff. Our UFC betting picks like the underdog Weili to prevail in a fierce five-round brawl.
UFC 312 Justin Tafa vs Tallison Teixeira Predictions, Picks & Odds
While Tallison Teixeira is making an intriguing UFC debut, our MMA picks are looking at Justin Tafa to secure the win.
Claressa Shields vs Danielle Perkins Predictions, Picks & Odds for Feb. 2
Claressa Shields seeks a championship in a sixth weight class, which would put her in rarified air, and is heavily favored to win it this Sunday. Our boxing betting picks see Danielle Perkins as no match for Shields.
Brandon Figueroa vs Stephen Fulton Predictions, Picks & Odds for Feb. 1
Stephen Fulton got the better of Brandon Figueroa when the two met in 2021, but our boxing betting picks believe the rematch will play out much differently on Saturday night.
David Benavidez vs David Morrell Jr. Predictions, Picks & Odds for Feb. 1
It's not often you'll get odds this good on David Benavidez, who is one of the best pound-for-pound boxers out there. David Morrell Jr. is a solid fighter but is a bit out of his league here, as our boxing betting picks explain.
UFC Fight Night Sergei Pavlovich vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik Predictions, Picks & Odds
Sergei Pavlovich gets an easier opponent, in theory, this Saturday in Jairzinho Rozenstruik after two troubling losses. But our UFC betting picks are wary of the favorite and will side with the underdog to escape the first round, at a minimum.
Vadim Nemkov vs Tim Johnson PFL Predictions, Odds & Picks
Vadim Nemkov is ready to shake off the ring rust vs. an overmatched opponent in Tim Johnson. Bank on the heavy favorite cashing in in Dubai this Saturday.
Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim Predictions, Picks & Odds for Jan. 24
Naoya Inoue takes on Ye Joon Kim on Friday in Tokyo and our boxing expert Danny Howard believes there's only one way to bet this fight. Find out why Danny likes Inoue to win by KO below.
UFC 311: Merab Dvalishvili vs Umar Nurmagomedov Predictions, Picks & Best Bets
Merab Dvalishvili holds the strap, but Umar Nurmagomedov will put an end to his title reign.
UFC 311 Prelim Picks & Predictions: Grant Dawson Finds Success in La La Land
Dawson is searching for his third victory in a row, and he'll match up nicely against Diego Ferreira.
Santiago Ponzinibbio vs Carlston Harris Predictions, Picks & Odds
Santiago Ponzinibbio has come up short in a series of split decisions of late, driving his price down vs. an overmatched opponent in Carlston Harris. Our UFC betting picks sense a terrific opportunity.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury Picks, Predictions, Odds: Another Close Call
Howard's best bet: Although Usyk should ultimately stand victorious, expect another close bout that goes the distance.
Logan Paul vs Conor McGregor Odds: Bad Blood Boils Over
After a years-long social media rivalry, Conor McGregor posted to X that he has agreed to fight Logan Paul in an exhibition boxing match at some point in 2025 in India. Early odds have this as tight as -115 a side.
UFC Fight Night: Cub Swanson vs Billy Quarantillo Odds, Picks & Predictions
While our UFC picks suggest a win for Billy Quarantillo, the safer bet is one on this fight going the distance.
UFC 310: Bryce Mitchell vs Kron Gracie Odds, Picks & Predictions
Nepotism has given Kron Gracie more chances in MMA than he probably deserves, and Bryce Mitchell will pick up a win with relative ease.
UFC 310: Ciryl Gane vs Alexander Volkov Odds, Picks & Predictions
While Volkov has had better results since losing to Gane a few years back, this is not a great matchup for his style. Gane should still emerge victorious but it will likely go to the judges.
