Danny Howard

Los Angeles

Sports Writer at Covers

Combat Sports Betting Writer for @covers. Freelance writer always for hire. Great on podcasts. Gamer. Father. Husband. Can Bench 300lbs.

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Articles

UFC 315 PREDICTIONS, PICKS & ODDS FOR THE PRELIMS

4 days ago | covers.com | Danny Howard

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.
EMANUEL NAVARRETE VS CHARLY SUAREZ PREDICTIONS, PICKS & ODDS FOR MAY 10

4 days ago | covers.com | Danny Howard

The popular Emanuel Navarrete makes his 2025 debut defending his junior lightweight title against former Filipino Olympian Charly Suarez in our featured boxing attraction of the weekend. Navarrete hopes to continue his reign as the top fighter at 130 pounds, while Suarez looks to make the most out of his first world title shot. Boxing odds have Navarrete as the favorite at -500, while Suarez is a +360 underdog. Here are my best free betting picks and Navarrete vs.
UFC 315 JOSE ALDO VS AIEMANN ZAHABI PREDICTIONS, PICKS & ODDS

4 days ago | covers.com | Danny Howard

The legendary Jose Aldo faces off against hometown favorite Aiemann Zahabi in a bantamweight clash, serving as one of the featured betting attractions on the UFC 315 undercard. UFC odds favor Aldo at -210, and my Aldo vs. Zahabi predictions don't expect an upset happening in this fight on May 10.
UFC 315 VALENTINA SHEVCHENKO VS MANON FIOROT PREDICTIONS, PICKS & ODDS

4 days ago | covers.com | Danny Howard

Valentina Shevchenko defends her flyweight title against the surging Manon Fiorot in the co-main event of UFC 315. This fight may very well serve as a passing of the torch as Shevchenko faces off not just against Fiorot, but against time itself as the future Hall-of-Famer moves closer to the end of her career. UFC odds favor Fiorot at -130, and Shevchenko is a +110 underdog. Here are my best Shevchenko vs. Fiorot predictions and free betting picks from Bell Centre in Montreal.
NAOYA INOUE VS RAMON CARDENAS PREDICTIONS, PICKS & ODDS FOR MAY 4

1 week ago | covers.com | Danny Howard

Naoya Inoue continues his monstrous run atop the boxing pound-for-pound rankings as he faces off with top contender Ramon Cardenas. Boxing odds have Inoue as the favorite at -5,000 while Cardenas is a +1,500 underdog. Here are my free Inoue vs. Cardenas predictions and betting picks for the May 4 bout.
REINIER DE RIDDER VS BO NICKAL PREDICTIONS, PICKS & ODDS

1 week ago | covers.com | Danny Howard

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.
CANELO ALVAREZ VS WILLIAM SCULL PREDICTIONS, PICKS & ODDS FOR MAY 3

1 week ago | covers.com | Danny Howard

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez aims to become a two-time undisputed champion at super middleweight as he makes his 2025 debut against IBF champion William Scull. The undefeated Cuban looks to play spoiler as Alvarez has eyes on a superfight with Terence Crawford later this yearBoxing odds have Alvarez as the favorite at -4000 while Scull is a +1500 underdog. Here are my best Garcia vs. Romero predictions and free betting picks from ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
RYAN GARCIA VS ROLANDO ROMERO PREDICTIONS, PICKS & BEST BETS FOR MAY 2

1 week ago | covers.com | Danny Howard

Two of boxing’s brashest stars collide when Ryan Garcia returns to the ring after a one-year suspension to face off against former junior welterweight champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero tonight. Garcia and Romero are known for their fight-ending power and bad attitudes, so this could be a blink-and-you'll-miss-it fight between two big punchers. Boxing odds have Garcia as the favorite at -900 while Romero is a +550 underdog. Here are my best Garcia vs.
RYAN GARCIA VS ROLANDO ROMERO PREDICTIONS, PICKS & ODDS FOR MAY 2

1 week ago | covers.com | Danny Howard

Two of boxing’s brashest stars collide when Ryan Garcia returns to the ring after a one-year suspension to face off against former junior welterweight champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero. Garcia and Romero are known for their fight-ending power and bad attitudes, so this could be a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it fight between two big punchers. Boxing odds have Garcia as the favorite at -900 while Romero is a +550 underdog. Here are my best Garcia vs.
ANTHONY SMITH VS ZHANG MINGYANG PREDICTIONS, PICKS & ODDS

2 weeks ago | covers.com | Danny Howard

Anthony Smith’s farewell clash with Mingying Zhang serves as the co-main event of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night, matching the decorated veteran against a potential rising star as a last hurrah. UFC odds favour Zhang at -525, with Smith a +350 underdog, and my Smith vs. Mingyang predictions don't expect a fairy tale ending for "Lionheart".