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Kenny Ducey

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11+ years experience

Betting Analyst

11+ years experience

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.

Worst Beat

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) shoots a three point basket against the Denver Nuggets

Timberwolves vs Suns Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Jan 29, 2025 • 4:22 PM ET

Two teams playing some good basketball meet on Wednesday and Kenny Ducey is siding with the visitors based on their ability to score at the rim.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) dribbles the ball against Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8)

Bucks vs Jazz Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Jan 27, 2025 • 3:55 PM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks had their five-game win streak last time out, but Kenny Ducey believes they'll get right back in the win column in blowout fashion vs. a depleted Utah Jazz side.

Wizards vs Suns Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Jan 25, 2025 • 4:47 PM ET

The Washington Wizards are in desperate need of a win (or few) and their next assignment is the Phoenix Suns who haven't quite made a surge on the offensive end just yet which could impact the total for tonight's matchup.

Sabalenka vs Keys Predictions, Picks & Odds for the Australian Open Final

Jan 24, 2025 • 3:38 PM ET

Madison Keys draws a tough Final opponent in Aryna Sabalenka but is being sold short by the books, per our tennis betting picks. Look for Keys to post plenty of service breaks en route to an upset victory.

Sabalenka vs Badosa Predictions, Picks & Odds for the Australian Open Semifinals

Jan 22, 2025 • 11:14 PM ET

Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa may be best friends off the court, but on Thursday morning, with a spot in the Australian Open Final on the line, you can be sure the friendship will be put on hold. Find out why Kenny Ducey believes the Spaniard can take Sabalenka down.

Celtics vs Warriors Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Jan 20, 2025 • 2:36 PM ET

The Golden State Warriors have won two on the trot and now host a Boston side struggling to find consistency in January. Read on to find out why Kenny Ducey trusts the Warriors to stay within the inflated spread.

Nets vs Lakers Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Jan 17, 2025 • 5:42 PM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Brooklyn Nets tonight and despite being -11 favorites, Kenny Ducey believes the best way to attack this game is by taking the Over. Find out why below!

Grizzlies vs Spurs Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Jan 15, 2025 • 5:58 PM ET

With the Memphis Grizzlies nearly back at 100% and a favorable matchup looming against the San Antonio Spurs, Kenny Ducey is backing the home favorite to cover in the Alamo City.

Spurs vs Lakers Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Jan 13, 2025 • 4:50 PM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers return to action on Monday and Kenny Ducey believes they'll have enough in the tank offensively to brush aside a poor-shooting Spurs team.

Australian Open 2025 Women's Tennis Odds, Favorites, & Sleepers: Sabalenka the One to Beat

Jan 9, 2025 • 6:05 PM ET

Aryna Sabalenka picked up right where she left off in 2024, dominating opponents and winning tournaments. Kenny Ducey breaks down her chances at capturing her third straight Australian Open title and offers a few players that could possibly stand in her way.