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Kenny Ducey

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Betting Analyst Years of Experience Icon11+ years experience
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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.
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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.
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Lakers vs Nuggets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Feb 22, 2025 • 4:24 PM ET

As good as Denver's offense has been in February, Los Angeles matches up well against its Western Conference foes, making LeBron James & Co. a valuable play as road underdogs.

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

Feb 21, 2025 • 4:14 PM ET

Although the wins haven’t shown up for the Utah Jazz this season, their recent form has been better than oddsmakers are giving them credit for.

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

Feb 20, 2025 • 5:59 PM ET

With both defenses struggling ahead of tonight's matchup in Milwaukee, Kenny Ducey expects a high-scoring affair to headline the action at Fiserv Forum.

Trail Blazers vs Nuggets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Feb 12, 2025 • 4:21 PM ET

Fresh off a 146-117 blowout win vs. the Trail Blazers on Monday, Kenny Ducey believes another Denver blowout is in the cards as the Trail Blazers deal with plenty of injury issues.

Trail Blazers vs Nuggets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Feb 10, 2025 • 9:15 AM ET

The Trail Blazers are one of the hottest teams in the league right now, and the key to their success has been defense. They'll cause Denver troubles tonight.

Jazz vs Clippers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NBA Game

Feb 8, 2025 • 4:36 PM ET

With the Los Angeles Clippers defense not looking stellar as of late, the Utah Jazz hope to muster up some energy in a back-to-back through the life of standout rookie Isaiah Collier to get back on track after a heartbreaking overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns.

Pelicans vs Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NBA Game

Feb 8, 2025 • 3:43 PM ET

After undergoing some roster changes by the NBA trade deadline, the Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans look a bit different from what was seen in the first half of the season. With some improvements to the Pelicans offense against a shaky Kings defense, expect the total to go Over in this matchup.

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

Feb 7, 2025 • 5:58 PM ET

The Phoenix Suns are out of sorts lately and with an ailing Utah Jazz coming into town, it's going to be a battle between two teams that are trying to overcome their own woes. Though the Jazz will be shorthanded due to injuries, the Suns shouldn't sleep on their efforts with Isaiah Collier providing some relief.

Magic vs Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Feb 5, 2025 • 4:38 PM ET

After trading for Zach LaVine before the NBA trade deadline, the Sacramento Kings welcome in an Orlando Magic team that hasn't seen much success in their recent matchups. The Kings aim to get it done at home against a defense that's been hit-or-miss as the Magic hope to steal a much-needed win.

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

Feb 3, 2025 • 3:55 PM ET

Even after beating the Suns on Saturday, the Trail Blazers are getting little respect from bettors. Kenny Ducey's NBA betting picks will go back to the well and grab Portland and the points.

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

Feb 1, 2025 • 5:24 PM ET

The Portland Trail Blazers have been showing positive signs of life with their recent display of defense and as they play host to the Suns, they plan to get an upset under their belt to shake up Phoenix if their offense plays it modest by sleeping on the home team.

Magic vs Trail Blazers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Jan 30, 2025 • 4:18 PM ET

The Magic have lost six of seven games but find themselves 5.5-point favorites on the road against a Trail Blazers squad that's looked better in recent weeks. We suggest you take the points.

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.

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.

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