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Rapper Drake revealed a $1 million wager on Conor McGregor to defeat Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, with a potential $2.85 million payout. Both fighters weighed in for McGregor's return—the first UFC bout since 2021—while Holloway aims to rebound after two losses in his past three fights and the main card airs from T-Mobile Arena.
Rapper Drake has placed a $1 million wager on Conor McGregor to defeat Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, at +285 odds, potentially returning $2.85 million. The bout marks McGregor’s comeback after a five-year layoff, with Holloway favored thanks to recent wins; Drake’s high-stakes bets via Stake continue his reputation for bold wagers and the so-called 'Drake Curse.'
VSiN analyst Josh Appelbaum highlights where smart money is leaning for Friday’s MLB games, focusing on the Brewers-Pirates, Mariners-Rays, and Guardians-Marlins and summarizing betting splits and line movements.
Baseball bettors get Greg Peterson’s MLB picks for Friday, July 10, including his top bets and player projections, in a post dated July 9, 2026.
Colby Marchio breaks down the July 8 MLB slate with 15 moneyline picks, highlighting value on several underdogs (Giants +106, Cubs +115, Braves +108, Mariners +120, Yankees +117, Royals +135, Phillies +125, Red Sox +106, Rockies +217, Padres -133 and others) and explaining the rationale behind each selection tied to pitching edges and recent offensive trends; matches include Blue Jays–Giants, Cubs–Orioles, Athletics–Tigers, Braves–Pirates, Mariners–Marlins, Yankees–Rays, Astros–Nationals, Royals–Mets, Phillies–Reds, Guardians–Twins, Red Sox–White Sox, Brewers–Cardinals, Angels–Rangers, Rockies–Dodgers, and Diamondbacks–Padres, with prices noted as of publication and promotional mentions for Polymarket.
MLB Same-Game Parlay predictions for Wednesday, July 8 by Colby Marchio highlight three bets: Phillies vs Reds with Philly stars Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper powering the lineup against Chase Burns; Rockies vs Dodgers with Colorado favored thanks to Sasaki's recent struggles and Shohei Ohtani's hot bat; Athletics vs Tigers backing Detroit on Dillon Dingler’s hot form and Jeffrey Springs' recent struggles. Odds listed: PHI/CIN +282, COL/LAD +470, ATH/DET +164. The piece includes analysis and notes Colby Marchio's 2026 SGP record (-16.4 units) and that odds can change; not intended for MA.
Golf experts preview the Genesis Scottish Open with updated PGA TOUR Fantasy Golf lineups, captain choices, and betting props for 2026, detailing four starters (one captain) and two bench players across three rotation segments, rostering rules, and how to submit rosters. Highlights include Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick in a top-20 parlay, Will Homa in contention, and Tom Kim and Nicolai Højgaard as solid bets, plus an invitation to join the PGA TOUR Experts league and a reminder about responsible gambling.
Nigel Seeley previews the Switzerland–Colombia clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, outlining key tactical matchups, likely lineups, and betting angles with recommendations on goals, match outcome, and standout players.
SportsLine's Martin Green predicts England vs. Mexico in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, with England as a slight favorite (+150) and Mexico (+210) in Mexico City's altitude. Kickoff is around 9 p.m. ET. Green’s top lean is Over 2.5 goals (+140), backed by England’s attacking firepower and Mexico’s recent scoring, with two plus-money bets highlighted in his full picks at SportsLine.
Colombia are favored to control and edge out Ghana in a cautious World Cup knockout clash, with a ~72% win probability and a predicted 1-0 scoreline. Betting tips included Colombia to win and BTTS no (11/10), first-half draw (6/5), and Luis Diaz as an anytime scorer (8/5).
World Cup knockout preview: Egypt are favorites to beat Australia in Arlington, with Mohamed Salah the key attacking threat; predictions suggest a 0-1 Egypt win, and bettors can back Egypt on the moneyline (+145), Salah as anytime scorer (+210), and Only Egypt to score (+230), with odds from US sportsbooks.
Portugal and Croatia meet in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 in Toronto with Portugal favored (-145) over Croatia (+470) and a 2.5-goal over/under. Portugal to advance is -310, Croatia +235. SportsLine’s Martin Green leans Under 2.5, citing Portugal’s solid defense since Ruben Dias’s return and Croatia’s muted offense, and highlights a Cristiano Ronaldo prop as a key bet; full picks are available at SportsLine.
SportsLine’s Martin Green previews the USMNT vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, noting USA as a favorite on the 90-minute money line and predicting a likely back-and-forth, goal-filled match with a lean to Over 2.5 goals. He cites Bosnia’s defensive holes and the USMNT’s knockout-stage history, and reveals two best bets (one with plus-money) ahead of kickoff at 8 p.m. ET in a San Francisco Bay Area venue.
The article previews expert picks for the John Deere Classic, detailing the 2026 PGA TOUR Fantasy Golf format (four starters with a captain, two rotateable benches, and a three-use limit across rounds), plus Golfbet betting insights and prop bets from analysts like Rob Bolton. It highlights top contenders such as J.T. Poston, Rickie Fowler, Pierceson Coody, and Eric Cole, and invites readers to join the PGA TOUR Experts league.
Colby Marchio previews Sunday MLB home run props, backing Bobby Witt Jr. (+344) against Anthony Kay, Byron Buxton (+235) vs Ryan Feltner, and Shea Langeliers (+259) against lefty Sam Aldegheri, with a +4143 HR parlay and notes on matchup factors and recent form.