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Alexander Volkov and Jairzinho Rozenstruik combined for 515.5 pounds during Fridays UFC Vegas 56 weigh-ins.But thats not the only interesting numbers for Saturdays UFC show in Las Vegas.

Volkov towered over Rozenstruik in the UFC Vegas 56 face-off on Friday but the huge discrepancy between the two ends in their height. According to the early betting data from BetMGM, Rozenstruik has 54% of the total betting tickets for Saturdays main event while Volkov dominated the betting handle with two-thirds of the money.

The bout between Volkov and Rozenstruik is one of only two in the UFC Vegas 56 main card to have different favorites in tickets and betting handle. The only other fight in the main show to have such a result is the featherweight bout between Lucas Almeida and Mike Trizano where Almeida has 63% of the betting slips and Trizano has 56% of the money.

Volkovs -160 odds is the second shortest among the betting favorites in Saturdays UFC event. Interestingly, three other favorites in the main card have longer odds. These are Ode Osbourne at -155, Alonzo Meinfield at -140, and Karine Silva who is listed at -120 odds.

Veteran Dan Ige is currently the +240 betting underdog against the unbeaten former M-1 Global champion Movsar Evloev in Saturdays main event. However, bettors at BetMGM believe he can pull off the upset this weekend and are hammering his betting odds at the said sportsbook.

According to BetMGM, Ige has 87% of the bets and 69% of the betting handle to beat Evloev. He is the most heavily bet fighter as far as betting tickets are concerned with Lucas Alameidas 63% and Poliano Botelhos 61% the closest to Ige right now. 50Ks betting handle is also the third-highest among fighters in Saturdays main card with only Ode Osbournes 92% and Alonzo Minefields 91% higher.

Ige also has the highest betting handle among the underdogs at the UFC Fight Night main card and only he and Botelho at 56% have betting handles of over 50% among the bottom dogs in the main card. Lucas Alameida at 63% of the betting slips at +195 odds, Botelho with 61% of the tickets at even money odds, and Rozenstruik with 54% are the only other underdogs to win the battle of betting tickets against their favored foes.

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The Division I NCAA Baseball Championship begins on June 3rd at 16 regional sites across the country, with the winners heading to the Super Regional round next weekend that will determine the field for the 2022 College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.

Right now the SEC champion Tennessee Volunteers are the favorite at +250 from DraftKings Sportsbook. The Vols are 53-7 on the season, with a win in the SEC Tournament as well to capture the conference double. As a team UT has an OPS of 1.025, with the pitchers combining for a WHIP 0.96 and an ERA of 2.35. Rightfielder Jordan Beck is projected as the top of three potential first-round picks in the 2022 MLB Draft.

Behind the Vols are the Oregon State Beavers, who are +900 to win the title for the third time. Lefty Cooper Hjerpe (140 Ks in 89 innings, 0.90 WHIP) is the elite prospect for the second-place team in the Pac-12. But despite those standings and tournament results, they are ahead of the double conference winners in Stanford on the odds board, as the Cardinal check in at +1200.

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In a WBA (super), IBF, WBO and The Ring lightweight championship bout, Devin Haney and George Kambosos Jr. meet Saturday at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. The fight can be viewed on ESPN/ESPN+, and will start at approximately 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Haney vs. Kambosos Jr. odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Haney vies for the unified title. He has never lost in 27 career pro bouts with 15 knockouts. His past 3 fights are particularly impressive, stepping up in competition with 3 unanimous-decision wins over Joseph Diaz, Jorge Linares and Yuriorkis Gamboa. He is the WBC lightweight title holder.

Kambosos pulled off the stunning split-decision win over Teofimo Lopez to seize the WBA Super World Light title, as well as the IBF belt, the WBO World Light title and The Ring strap. He will make his first title defense, trying to remain as the unified champ. He has managed 3 consecutive split-decision wins. This is the Sydney native's first fight Down Under since knocking out Krai Setthaphon at The Melbourne Pavilion back in Oct. 2017.

Devin Haney vs. George Kambosos Jr. odds and lines

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Records: Haney (27-0-0) | Kambosos Jr. (20-0-0)

HANEY (-170) heads into hostile territory looking to become the unified champ, and I think he'll do just that. He is a good defensive fighter, and one of the largest issues for him has been resolved. His father was finally granted a visa to enter Australia, so he'll be in Haney's corner, easing the favorite's mind.

While the crowd will be for Kambosos, Haney will overcome this and use the motivation of a week's worth of chirps from the Aussie's camp as additional fuel.

Over 10.5 Rounds (-500) and Yes: Fight to go the distance (-400) are just too expensive. There is simply no value here. Instead, look to the method of victory, playing HANEY TO WIN BY DECISION (-118) as the best play available on the board.

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In a featherweight bout on the main card, Dan Ige and Movsar Evloevmeet Saturday at UFC Fight Night 207 also known as UFC Vegas 56 at the UFCs APEX Facility in Las Vegas. Below, we analyze the UFC Fight Night 207 Ige vs. Evloev odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The fights can be viewed on ESPN+ with the prelims starting at 1 p.m. ET. and the main card at 4 p.m. ET.

Ige is in a nosedive as hes dropped his last 2 fights, and 3 of the previous 4 bouts overall. He was impressive in a 22-second knockout of Gavin Tucker in March 2021, but he has back-to-back unanimous-decision losses to The Korean Zombie in the main event June 19, 2021, and Josh Emmett last time out at UFC 269 in December.

Evloev has gone from UFC prospect to one of the better fighters in his weight class. He has 5 consecutive wins via decision since arriving at the UFC level in 2019 and this represents his biggest test to date. He is 15-0-0 in his pro career, with three wins via TKO/KO and four victories by way of submission.

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Records: Ige (15-5-0) | Evloev (15-0-0)

Evloev (-420) is a heavy favorite to top the 30-year-old Ige (+300). The unbeaten Russian fighter has a 1.5-inch reach advantage, and a 4.32-to-3.90 significant strikes landed per minute advantage.

However, he has relied upon the judges too much in his career and needs a finish. You cant risk this kind of money for such a small return, and then have to rely on the judges.

PASS.

Yes (-270): Fight to go the distance is also a little too expensive for my liking, as you must risk more than two and a half times your potential return. Instead, look to the method of victory and play MOVSAR BY POINTS (-160) for a much better value. Thats the play in his fights until he starts recording some stoppages.

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The New York Yankees (34-15) host the Los Angeles Angels (27-23) Wednesday at Yankee Stadium for the 2nd of their 3-game set with first pitch at 7:05 p.m. ET. Lets analyze Tipico Sportsbooks lines around the Angels vs. Yankees odds with MLB picks and predictions.

N.Y. crushed L.A. in the series opener 9-1 thanks to 6 extra-base hits including 4 doubles and 2 home runs by newly acquired Yankees DHMatt Carpenterand CJose Trevino.

LHP Reid Detmersvs. LHP Nestor Cortes

Detmers is 2-2 with a 4.65 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 in 40 2/3 IP over 8 starts.

Cortes is 4-1 with a 1.70 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 in 53 IP over 9 starts.

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Yankees 6, Angels 2

BET theYANKEES (-180)because they have a 3-phase edge over the Angels (+145) and have been steamed from a -161 (per Pregame.com) opener up to the current number.

N.Y. priced less than -200 with Cortes on the bump is too good to pass up. Cortes has been one of the ALs best starters and is a shoo-in for the All-Star Game whereas Detmers is making his 1st career start in Yankee Stadium.

According to Statcast, Cortes grades in the 93rd percentile or better in expected batting average (xBA), wOBA (xwOBA) and slugging percentage (xSLG) slash line and his cutter is tied for 21st in run value at minus-7 across 1,527 tracked pitches.

On the other hand, Detmers grades in the 47th percentile in xBA, 38th percentile in xwOBA, 25th percentile in xSLG and 17th percentile in whiff rate, per Statcast. Also, Detmers has gotten raked on the road this season (stats included above).

N.Y. is 11-5 overall against lefty starters while L.A. is just 8-7 and the Yankees rank higher than the Angels vs. left-handed pitching in wRC+ (114-110), wOBA (.324-.319) and hard-hit rate (31.8-30.0%).

BETtheYANKEES (-180).

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LEAN YANKEES -1.5 (+115) because 5 of their 7 wins with Cortes as the starter have been by at least 2 runs and the Angels +1.5 (-140) are just 3-4 RL as road underdogs.

But, New Yorks ML is expensive and there isnt a lot of value in this RL so its just a LEANto theYANKEES -1.5 (+115).

PASS.

Angels-Yankees opened with an 8.5-run total but the market has hammered the Under causing the drop in price.

However, L.A. is 4-0 O/U in the last 4 road games, N.Y. is 4-0 O/U in the last 4 home games vs. teams with a winning record and Angels-Yankees have gone Over the total in 5 of their last 7 meetings.

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The Milwaukee Brewers (32-18) meet the Chicago Cubs (19-29) Tuesday at Wrigley Field for the 3rd game of a 4-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Lets analyze Tipico Sportsbooks lines around the Brewers vs. Cubs odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Milwaukee swept Mondays series-opening doubleheader by a combined score of 10-7 7-6 in the opener and 3-1 in the nightcap.

Chicago has lost 3 straight and is 4-6 in its last 10 games, while Milwaukee is on a 3-game winning streak and 6-4 in its last 10.

Season series: Brewers lead 5-3 with a 10-run differential

LHP Eric Lauer vs. LHP Justin Steele

Lauer is 5-1 with a 2.31 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 10.6 K/9 in 46 2/3 IP over 8 starts.

Steele is 1-5 with a 5.40 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 4.9 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 in 35 IP across 9 starts.

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Cubs 5, Brewers 3

LEAN to the CUBS (+115) only because I preferChicagos RL.

Theres a suspicious line freeze in the betting market, Milwaukees lineup struggles both on the road and vs. left-handed pitching and Chicagos bullpen is sneaky good.

More than 70% of the cash is on the Brewers (-140), according to Pregame.com, but that line hasnt budged off the opener. It appears as though the oddsmakers are enticing more pro-Milwaukee action.

The Brewers are 8-9 vs. lefty starters and rank 26th in wRC+, 22nd in wOBA and 18th in BB/K rate against lefties, per FanGraphs. Milwaukees lineup is 21st in wRC+ and 17th in both wOBA and BB/K rate on the road.

Finally, Milwaukees pitching staff is one of the best in MLB, but Chicagos bullpen is 1st in xFIP and 2nd in K/BB rate, according to FanGraphs.

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BET CUBS +1.5 (-140)based on the previous analysis and because the Brewers -1.5 (+115) are 7-15 RL as road favorites, while the Cubs are 22-11 RL as underdogs.

Since Chicagos RL is a tad pricey, RISK1 unit on CUBS +1.5 (-140)instead of betting to win 1 unit. If your standard wager is $100 then bet that on Chicagos RL to earn a $71.43 profit (some sportsbooks will round off).

PASS.

I lean Under 9.5 (-120) because of the strength of both bullpens, Milwaukees futility vs. left-handed pitching and on the road.

However, the trends point to a high-scoring affair and Wrigley Field is 2nd in park factor, meaning its extremely hitter-friendly.

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The Texas Rangers(24-24) host the Tampa Bay Rays(28-21) Wednesday at Globe Life Field for the 3rd game of their 4-game series with the first pitch scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Lets analyze Tipico Sportsbooks lines around the Rays vs. Rangers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Texas has won the first 2 games of this series by a combined score of 12-5. The Rangers beat the Rays 4-3 in last years season series but Tampa Bay had a plus-2 run differential in those meetings.

LHP Jeffrey Springsvs. RHP Jon Gray

Springs is 2-2 with a 1.62 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 in 33 1/3 IP over 5 starts and 8 relief appearances.

Gray is 1-2 with a 5.56 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 in 34 IP across 7 starts.

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Rays 8, Rangers 2

BETa half-unit on theRAYS (-120) only because theyve struggled at the plate over the past two weeks and the Rangers hit better vs. left-handed pitching than Tampas lineup vs. righties.

But, the Rays have an edge in the starting and relief pitching matchups. Tampas bullpen is better than Texass by ERA, WHIP, FIP, WAR, exit velocity and swing-and-miss rates, according to FanGraphs.

Springs grades in the 98th percentile in chase rate, 83rd percentile in whiff rate, and the 85th percentile or better in expected batting average (xBA), wOBA (xwOBA) and slugging percentage (xSLG) slash line, perStatcast.

Gray is in the 38th percentile or worse in xBA-xwOBA-xSLG slash line, 45th percentile in chase rate and 50th percentile in whiff rate.

Tampas ML is taking steam and has been bet up from a -115 opener but theres still value on theRAYS (-120).

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PASS.

Texass lineup has been a lot more productive recently and hits lefties well and the Rangers +1.5 (-180) are 10-5 RL as home underdogs. Im also not confident enough in Tampas ML to sprinkle on the Rays -1.5 (+145).

LEAN to theOVER 7.5 (+100)only because most of the market is betting the Over but the total has ticked down from an 8-run opener, according to Pregame.com. This type of line movement is suspicious.

However, Tampa is 8-3-2 O/U as a road favorite, Texas is 9-5-1 O/U as a home underdogand 5-2 O/U in Grays 7 starts and the Over is 3-1-1 O/U in the last 5 Rays-Rangers meetings.

Also, Globe Life Field is a hitter-friendly park (8th in park factor) and the weather forecast is predicting temperatures in the low-90s and hotter weather typically leads to more Overs.

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USA welcomes Morocco to TQL Stadium in Cincinnati Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the USA vs. Morocco odds and lines, and make our best USMNTbets, picks and predictions.

Both clubs will be using this as a tune-up match for the 2022 World Cup which is set to take place in Qatar, starting in November.

The USMNT is in Group B with Iran and England along with one of Ukraine, Scotland or Wales. Morocco is in an extremely difficult Group F with Belgium, Croatia and Canada.

USA will have many of its big-name players like F Christian Pulisic for this match, while star M Weston McKennie is only expected to play 20 minutes.

The USMNT comes in ranked 15th in FIFA Mens Rankings, and the 24th ranked Morocco should provide a good matchup. F Youssef En-Nesyri has 12 career national team goals for the visiting side and is the teams most lethal attacking option.

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USA 2, Morocco 1

LEAN USA (+100).

The United States Mens National Team has won 7 straight games in its home country. A 2-0 win against 9th-ranked Mexico is included in those results.

Morocco has never lost to USA, but this isnt the same caliber of team its used to. The most recent game Morocco played against a high-level opponent was a 2-1 loss to Egypt earlier this year where its only marker came on a penalty shot in the 7th minute.

Morocco was 6-0-0 with a +19 goal differential in Group I play in CAF qualifying. Again, the competition wasnt quite at the level the USA will be playing with.

Given the USMNTs record in domestic-played games along with the extremely talented roster theyre gearing up to play with at the World Cup, I expect them to play with pace and competence.

BET OVER 2.5 (+130).

The USMNT is starting Aaron Long and Walker Zimmerman which isnt exactly a quick center-back combo. Miles Robinson will be out for the foreseeable future with an injury which is certainly not ideal. Hes played a key role defensively as of late.

Then, you have players like Pulisic and the talented F Jesus Ferreira expected to get a good chunk of minutes. M Tyler Adams should also be able to play with pace.

Morocco allowed just a few goals in qualifying and is led defensively by PSG D Achraf Hakimi Mouh. He has 8 goals in 48 contests. En-Nesyri could play impactful minutes as well.

Its the riskier side, but considering who the USMNT is starting and then the threat combination of talent Morocco showed in the CAF qualifying, I expect to see a plethora of goals in Cincinnati.

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Although the 2022 NFL regular season doesnt kick off for several months, DraftKings has released a new wave of MVP odds. Twice in history has a defensive player won MVP. In 1971, Alan Page won the award as a defensive tackle and in 1986, Lawrence Taylor won the award as a linebacker. As its highly unlikely to happen, there are a few guys worth taking a look at to win the award.

Micah Parsons: +13000T.J. Watt: +15000Aaron Donald: +15000Myles Garrett: +15000Chase Young: +20000Montez Sweat: +25000Nick Bosa: +25000Von Miller: +25000

Since being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2017, T.J. Watt has been a terrific edge rusher. In five seasons, Watt has 294 tackles, 72 sacks, 22 forced fumbles, and four interceptions. In his career, Watt has been named to the Pro Bowl four times and All-Pro three times. Prior to the 2021 season, Watt signed a four-year extension worth $112 million.

In 2021, Watt had his best year by far and one of the best by an edge rusher all time. In 15 games, Watt had 64 tackles, 22.5 sacks, seven pass deflections, and five forced fumble. Following the 2021 season, Watt was named AP Defensive Player of the Year. Looking forward to 2022, if Watt can play all 17 games and put up similar numbers, he will at least have at chance at winning MVP.

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