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Wimbledon Predictions, Picks & Best Bets for Day 2 (Tuesday, July 1)

Day 2 of action at Wimbledon 2025 is highlighted by #1 Jannik Sinner facing countryman Luca Nardi Gael Monfils meets #18 Ugo Humbert in an all-French battle See my favorite Wimbledon predictions and picks for the second day of action at the AELTC A thrilling first day at Wimbledon 2025 had to be suspended due to the 11pm curfew. Action will resume at 10 a.m. GMT (6:00 am ET) on Tuesday, July 1st, and the schedule is stacked with intrigue. On the men’s side, two civil wars of sorts highlight the docket with world #1 Jannik Sinner facing fellow Italian Luca Nardi (#95), while frenchmen Gael Monfils and #18 Ugo Humbert square off a little later in the day. The table below includes my three favorite Wimbledon picks and predictions for day two action at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Wimbledon Picks & Predictions for Day 2 (July 1st) Match Pick/Odds Sportsbook Sinner vs Nardi Nardi +9.5 games (-115) DraftKings Humbert vs Monfils Humbert 3-0 (+205) Caesars ...

Arizona Dept. of Gaming Issues Cease-and-Desist Notices to Illegal Operators

Arizona Department of Gaming issues seven cease-and-desist notices to illegally operating gaming companies ReBet, Novig both issued cease-and-desist notices Notices issues to companies offering slot-style games, sports betting sweepstakes, peer-to-peer betting exchanges, and more Arizona gaming regulators recently issued several cease-and-desist notices to illegally operating gaming companies in the Grand Canyon State. The Arizona Department of Gaming issued seven cease-and-desist notices to gaming companies engaged in “unauthorized gambling activities” in the state. The gaming companies were reportedly offering slot-style casino games, “sweepstakes” models, sports betting, horse race wagering, and peer-to-peer betting exchanges. “Illegal gambling, regardless of the platform or format, has no place in Arizona,” Jackie Johnson , Director of the Arizona Department of Gaming, said in a press release. Novig, ReBet Receive Notices The following operators are unlicensed in Arizona...

Minkah Fitzpatrick Traded to Dolphins for Jalen Ramsey – Who Do the NFL Odds Say Won the Trade?

The Steelers acquired Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith from the Dolphins in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatrick and a pick swap Who won the Fitzpatrick/Ramsey trade according to the NFL odds? See the latest NFL futures for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins after they swapped All-Pro defensive backs The Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins pulled off the biggest transaction of the NFL offseason (to date) on Monday. Pittsburgh sent 28-year-old three-time First-Team All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (2019, 2020. 2022) to the Miami Dolphins, acquiring 30-year-old three-time First-Team All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey (2017, 2020, 2021), along with tight end Jonnu Smith in a separate deal. With the teams sort of trading like-for-like, the NFL futures didn’t move a ton after the deal. But both teams did see their odds improve in certain betting markets. NFL Futures: Steelers vs Dolphins Betting Market Steelers Dolphins Super Bowl Odds +4500 → +4000 +8000 → +8000 ...

Malik Beasley Under Gambling Investigation Related to NBA Games, Prop Bets

Free agent Malik Beasley is under federal investigation for gambling on NBA, prop bets Beasley allegedly bet on NBA games and prop bets during the 2023-2024 season ESPN’s Shams Charania was the first to report on the news on Sunday, June 29 A prominent NBA free agent finds himself in the midst of a federal gambling probe. Malik Beasley , 28, formerly of the Detroit Pistons, is being investigated for allegations related to NBA games and prop bets during the 2023-2024 NBA season when he was a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the news on Sunday, June 29 . Unusual Betting Activity Charania noted the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Eastern District of New York is leading the investigation. According to his information, a major U.S. sportsbook identified unusual betting activity surrounding Beasley’s statistics beginning January 2024. The NBA acknowledged the investigation and said it is cooperating, Charania reported on X. Statement from NBA spokesman Mi...

John Deere Classic Picks, Predictions & Odds for 2025

The 2025 John Deere Classic tees off Thursday, July 3rd, from Silvis, Illinois Ben Griffin is the +1400 favorite over Jason Day See my 2025 John Deere Classic odds, picks, and best value bets, below After 20-year-old Aldrich Potgieter won the Rocket Classic in a dramatic playoff, he and the PGA Tour head to Illinois for the John Deere Classic. Potgieter won in a five-hole playoff over Max Greyserman and Chris Kirk to become the youngest ever international winner on the PGA Tour. Low scores are imperative for success at TPC Deere Run, with the last 15 winners of this tournament shooting at least 18-under-par. Potgeiter enters this event at +4000 odds to go back-to-back, while Ben Griffin is the favorite at +1400, having won twice on the circuit in 2025. John Deere Classic Odds 2025 Golfer Odds Ben Griffin +1400 Jason Day +2000 Sungjae Im +3000 Si Woo Kim +3000 Davis Thompson +3000 J.T. Poston +3000 Luke Clanton +3000 Michael Thorbjornsen ...

Final Paul vs Chavez Jr. Prediction: Expert Pick and Best Bets Tonight

Jake Paul faces Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. tonight at the Honda Center in a 10-round cruiserweight bout Our final Paul vs Chavez Jr. prediction targets a late stoppage with Paul winning by KO/TKO Read below for expert analysis, best bets, and complete odds breakdown from bet365 Fight night has arrived, and my conviction on Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has only grown stronger. After analyzing every angle of this cruiserweight clash, the path to victory seems crystal clear. Let me share my final Paul vs Chevaz Jr. prediction and the bets I’m making for tonight’s DAZN pay-per-view main event. Paul vs Chavez Jr. Fight Analysis Everything about this matchup screams mismatch. We’re talking about a 28-year-old athlete in his physical prime against a 39-year-old who’s fought once in three years. But it goes deeper than just age. Chavez Jr. looks bloated at cruiserweight, fighting 40 pounds above his middleweight prime. This isn’t muscle mass we’re seeing. It’s the result of years ...

Final UFC 317 Predictions, Updated Odds & Main Card Picks (June 28)

UFC 317 takes place Saturday, June 28th, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Betting lines have shifted since opening with notable movement in several key fights Check out the latest UFC 317 odds movement and our final predictions below As the UFC 317 main card nears, the betting market has revealed some interesting trends. Since our early predictions dropped , we’ve seen the Dariush-Moicano line completely flip, while Joshua Van has emerged as a slight favorite over Brandon Royval in their flyweight showdown. The main event between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira has held relatively steady, though Topuria’s price has come down slightly from astronomical levels. Meanwhile, sharp money has quietly backed Beneil Dariush, moving him from underdog to favorite. Here are our updated UFC 317 predictions after assessing the latest odds and line movement. Final UFC 317 Predictions With fight night here and the lines settling, here are my top plays for the UFC 317 pay-per-view. Best ...

Updated Paul vs Chevaz Jr. Odds, Public Money Splits & Where to Bet Fight

Jake Paul’s odds have tightened from -1100 to -550, indicating sharp money on Chavez Jr. Even with that shift, 75% of total bets and 61% of the money at DraftKings are still on Paul to win. Read below for a complete Paul vs Chavez odds breakdown, public betting splits, and where to legally bet the fight The Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. betting market has seen notable movement heading into Saturday night’s cruiserweight showdown. What started as a massive mismatch on paper has gotten a lot more intriguing as the lines move and bettors weigh in. Let me break down what the updated Paul vs Chevaz Jr. odds are telling us and where the smart money is going. Updated Paul vs Chavez Jr. Odds Timeframe Jake Paul Chavez Jr. Opening Line -1100 +700 Monday Fight Week Odds -700 +475 Current Odds (BetMGM) -550 +425 Current Odds (DraftKings) -575 +400 This is a storyline in itself. Paul opened as a huge -1100 favorite, so you’d have to put up $1,100 j...