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Danny Howard

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Betting Analyst Years of Experience Icon20+ years experience
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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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UFC 314 Predictions, Picks & Odds for the Prelims

Apr 12, 2025 • 1:31 PM ET

While we like Marco Tulio to defeat Tresean Gore, that fight going Under 1.5 rounds — regardless of winner — is the right play and headlines our UFC 314 prelim picks.

UFC 314 Nikita Krylov vs Dominick Reyes Predictions, Picks & Odds

Apr 12, 2025 • 12:56 PM ET

Patience will be at a premium when knockout artists Nikita Krylov and Dominick Reyes square off at UFC 314. Our UFC betting picks are calling for an early end to this bout.

UFC 314 Yair Rodriguez vs Patricio Pitbull Predictions, Picks & Odds

Apr 12, 2025 • 12:55 PM ET

Former Bellator fixture Patricio “Pitbull” Freire will pass the class test at UFC 314 vs. Yair Rodriguez, per our UFC betting picks, and a submission win could be in the cards.

UFC 314 Bryce Mitchell vs Jean Silva Predictions, Picks & Odds

Apr 12, 2025 • 12:54 PM ET

Expect Silva to give Jean Silva an early bedtime on Saturday when these two square off in the Octagon.

Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis Predictions, Picks & Odds for April 12

Apr 12, 2025 • 8:30 AM ET

Jaron Ennis will unify the welterweight titles vs. a tough but straightforward opponent in Eimantas Stanionis, according to our boxing betting picks, with the fight going into the championship rounds.

Pat Sabatini vs Joanderson Brito Predictions, Picks & Odds

Apr 5, 2025 • 9:00 AM ET

This featherweight bout features two rock-solid fighters, even if neither is at the top of the food chain. Joanderson Brito's striking ability is his trump card and will spell Pat Sabatini's end.

Josh Emmett vs Lerone Murphy Predictions, Picks & Odds

Apr 5, 2025 • 9:00 AM ET

Lerone Murphy is inching closer and closer to a title shot and can keep building momentum with a win over Josh Emmett this weekend.

William Zepeda vs Tevin Farmer Predictions, Picks & Odds for March 29

Mar 29, 2025 • 9:00 AM ET

William Zepeda came away with an ugly win when he last faced Tevin Farmer, but our boxing betting picks believe things will go much smoother for him in Saturday's rematch, which should go the distance.

Mikaela Mayer vs Sandy Ryan Predictions, Picks & Odds for March 29

Mar 29, 2025 • 9:00 AM ET

These two fighters put on a show in their first go at things, and our Mayer vs. Ryan predictions expect another barn burner in the rematch.

Manuel Torres vs Drew Dober Predictions, Picks & Odds

Mar 29, 2025 • 8:13 AM ET

Although he's coming off consecutive losses, Drew Dober's superior striking and precision will lend its hand to the veteran lightweight standing tall on Saturday.

Kelvin Gastelum vs Joe Pyfer Predictions, Picks & Odds

Mar 29, 2025 • 8:09 AM ET

Kelvin Gastelum seems over the whole UFC thing, and our Gastelum vs. Joe Pyfer predictions expect him to lose another bout.

Leon Edwards vs Sean Brady Predictions, Picks & Odds

Mar 22, 2025 • 8:18 AM ET

Books already have Leon Edwards penciled in as an underdog after losing the strap, but don't take him so lightly.

Jan Blachowicz vs Carlos Ulberg Predictions, Picks & Odds

Mar 22, 2025 • 8:17 AM ET

Jan Blachowicz is both old and rusty, and that's a dangerous combination vs. Carlos Ulberg, as our UFC betting picks explain.

Molly McCann vs Alexia Thainara Predictions, Picks & Odds

Mar 22, 2025 • 8:17 AM ET

Find out why our UFC betting picks believe Alexia Thainara will make Molly McCann tap out on short notice this Saturday.

Marvin Vettori vs Roman Dolidze Predictions, Picks & Odds

Mar 15, 2025 • 9:30 AM ET

Will Marvin Vettori's comeback be worth the wait? Our UFC betting picks think the fans will get value as his return bout with Roman Dolidze goes the distance.

Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos Predictions, Picks & Odds

Mar 15, 2025 • 9:00 AM ET

Both fighters are in the twilight of their careers but will put on an exciting fight that goes the distance.

UFC 313 Predictions, Picks & Odds for the Prelims

Mar 8, 2025 • 9:15 AM ET

Rizvan Kuniev appears to be biting off more than he can chew as he collides with the classy Curtis Blaydes on the preliminary portion of the UFC 313 card, as Danny Howard's expert picks explain.

UFC 313 King Green vs Mauricio Ruffy Predictions, Picks & Odds

Mar 8, 2025 • 9:00 AM ET

King Green has long been an effective gatekeeper in the lightweight division despite never truly elevating himself to elite status. As he ages, he's slowing down, and Mauricio Ruffy will conquer the King in Vegas.

UFC 313 Amanda Lemos vs Iasmin Lucindo Predictions, Picks & Odds

Mar 8, 2025 • 9:00 AM ET

Iasmin Lucindo has won four straight fights and we expect her to make it five as she takes on veteran fighter Amanda Lemos at UFC 313.

UFC 313 Jalin Turner vs Ignacio Bahamondes Predictions, Picks & Odds

Mar 8, 2025 • 9:00 AM ET

Jalin Turner is in a rut and he has no one to blame but himself, especially after letting up in his last fight and ultimately losing. Ignacio Bahamondes can capitalize on similar miscues and grab the win in Vegas.

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