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Alex Dudley

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Alex has covered huge sporting events for various websites and publications. He has attended football European Championships, Rugby League and Union World Cups, and the Paralympics. Alex is dedicated to giving the most insightful tips for VegasOdds readers and specialises in horse racing, soccer, golf and basketball.

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Soccer Insight

Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham Picks, Odds, and EPL Betting Analysis — De Zerbi’s Spurs Easy to Overlook at +179?

Match Result Odds Nottingham Forest +155 The Draw +251 Tottenham +179 Total Goals: Over/Under 2.5 +106/-130 Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham EPL Preview Tottenham Hotspur have endured a miserable start to the 2026-27 Premier League season and they will be aiming to pick up a first point of the campaign when they travel to Nottingham Forest […]

Alex Dudley 3 min read

Soccer Insight

Brentford vs. Sunderland Picks, Odds, and EPL Betting Analysis — Free-Scoring Bees to Sting the Black Cats?

Match Result Odds Brentford -161 The Draw +310 Sunderland +475 Total Goals: Over/Under 2.5 -126/+103 Brentford vs. Sunderland EPL Preview The second match of the 2026-27 Premier League season to come from the Gtech Community Stadium is set for this Saturday, as Brentford bid to maintain their reliable start to the new campaign when they […]

Alex Dudley 3 min read

Soccer Insight

Newcastle vs. Bournemouth Picks, Odds, and EPL Betting Analysis — Cherries Hard to Overlook at +196?

Match Result Odds Newcastle +122 The Draw +265 Bournemouth +196 Total Goals: Over/Under 2.5 -105/-116 Newcastle vs. Bournemouth EPL Preview Newcastle will be aiming to maintain their strong start to the 2026-27 Premier League season this weekend when they host Bournemouth at St. James’ Park. The Magpies will be narrowly preferred at the best soccer […]

Alex Dudley 3 min read

Tennis Insight

US Open: Taylor Fritz vs. Darwin Blanch Picks & US Open Day 3 Best Bets

The final day of first-round action at the US Open is set for September 1, 2026. Taylor Fritz will be hoping to avoid an early exit in his home Grand Slam, and he is likely to be a red-hot favorite in the betting to overcome fellow American Darwin Blanch in the opening round. You can […]

Alex Dudley 3 min read

Tennis Insight

US Open: Martin Damm vs. Frances Tiafoe Picks & US Open Day 2 Best Bets

The fourth and final Grand Slam of the 2026 tennis season is well underway, with the eyes of the world on New York City for the US Open. A major shock has already come following Novak Djokovic’s stunning first-round exit, and Frances Tiafoe will be aiming to avoid another shock exit for a seeded player […]

Alex Dudley 3 min read

Soccer Insight

Ipswich vs. Liverpool Picks, Odds, and EPL Betting Analysis — Reds to End Winless Run at -160?

Match Result Odds Ipswich +400 The Draw +338 Liverpool -160 Total Goals: Over/Under 2.5 -122/+102 Ipswich vs. Liverpool EPL Preview Liverpool will be aiming to snap their winless start to the 2026-27 Premier League season this weekend when they travel to newly promoted Ipswich Town. The Reds will be clear favorites at the best soccer […]

Alex Dudley 3 min read

Nascar Insight

Cook Out Southern 500 Picks, NASCAR Odds & Betting Preview (Sep 6)

The Cup Series Chase on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule for 2026 gets underway on the first Sunday in September, as the pressure heats up when the Cook Out Southern 500 is staged at Darlington Raceway. This weekend’s race is also the final Crown Jewel race of 2026, adding further prestige for the potential winner. […]

Alex Dudley 3 min read

Golf Insight

Solheim Cup Picks, Odds & Betting Preview (Sep 7-13)

One of the most exciting events on the LPGA Tour is set for early September, and the Solheim Cup will be among the most popular events when wagering on the best golf betting sites. A full overview of the Solheim Cup 2026, including the latest team news and recent results, can be found here. However, […]

Alex Dudley 2 min read

Soccer Insight

Best EPL Props Picks This Weekend — Bet on This +500 Card Selection

The second weekend of the 2026-27 Premier League season gets underway on Friday, as Manchester City travel to Crystal Palace. A busy weekend will see pressure on a couple of leading clubs, with Manchester United and Liverpool both searching for their first wins of the campaign. As well as making moneyline selections, there could be […]

Alex Dudley 2 min read

Soccer Insight

Best MLS Bets & Parlay Picks For This Weekend (Aug 29-30)

Another exciting round of matches is set for the MLS this weekend, as important clashes in the battles for positions in the Eastern and Western Conferences are set. We have gone through all matchups taking place in the competition across Saturday and Sunday and have put together a five-team MLS Parlay that could return healthy […]

Alex Dudley 3 min read

Horse Racing Insight

Saratoga Picks For This Weekend — H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes, Personal Ensign Stakes & Ballerina Stakes (Aug 29)

A huge weekend on the Saratoga calendar is set for this weekend, as major clues ahead of the 2026 Breeders’ Cup could be on offer. Six graded stakes races will be available to bet on at the best horse racing betting sites, including the H. Allen Jerkens Memorial, the Personal Ensign Stakes, and the Ballerina […]

Alex Dudley 4 min read

Soccer Insight

Aston Villa vs. Arsenal Picks, Odds, and EPL Betting Analysis — Gunners to Cover the Spread Against Misfiring Villa?

Match Result Odds Aston Villa +542 The Draw +348 Arsenal -191 Total Goals: Over/Under 2.5 -124/+101 Aston Villa vs. Arsenal EPL Preview Arsenal will have their sights set on back-to-back wins to start the 2026-27 Premier League season this weekend when they travel to Aston Villa. The Gunners will be clear favorites at the best […]

Alex Dudley 3 min read

Soccer Insight

Man United vs. Ipswich Picks, Odds, and EPL Betting Analysis — High-Scoring Affair Expected at Old Trafford?

Match Result Odds Man United -239 The Draw +350 Ipswich +600 Total Goals: Over/Under 2.5 -163/+130 Man United vs. Ipswich EPL Preview Man United endured a miserable start to the 2026-27 Premier League season after losing against newly promoted Hull City last Saturday. However, the Red Devils will be solid favorites at the best soccer […]

Alex Dudley 3 min read

Soccer Insight

Sunderland vs. Fulham Picks, Odds, and EPL Betting Analysis — Cottagers an Interesting Play at +170?

Match Result Odds Sunderland +140 The Draw +230 Fulham +170 Total Goals: Over/Under 2.5 +110/-138 Sunderland vs. Fulham EPL Preview Sunderland and Fulham both made losing starts to the 2026-27 Premier League season, but both will be hopeful of bouncing back to winning ways when they collide at the Stadium of Light on August 30. […]

Alex Dudley 3 min read

Soccer Insight

Leeds vs. Brentford Picks, Odds, and EPL Betting Analysis — Bees to Sting the Whites at Elland Road?

Match Result Odds Leeds +145 The Draw +240 Brentford +162 Total Goals: Over/Under 2.5 -110/-110 Leeds vs. Brentford EPL Preview Two potential dark horse contenders for a European place in the 2026-27 Premier League season collide at Elland Road on MD2, as Leeds United will be favored at the best soccer betting sites to overcome […]

Alex Dudley 3 min read

Soccer Insight

Chelsea vs. Brighton Picks, Odds, and EPL Betting Analysis — Defensively Weak Blues Vulnerable at -118?

Match Result Odds Chelsea -118 The Draw +250 Brighton +260 Total Goals: Over/Under 2.5 -150/+120 Chelsea vs. Brighton EPL Preview Chelsea will be chasing successive wins to kick off the 2026-27 Premier League season this weekend when they host Brighton at Stamford Bridge. The Blues will be clear favorites at the best soccer betting sites, […]

Alex Dudley 3 min read

Horse Racing Insight

Del Mar Handicap Picks — Test Score Favored in High-Quality Renewal of Grade Two (Aug 29)

A high-quality weekend of horse racing is set for Saturday, as preparation ahead of the 2026 Breeders’ Cup builds up. Del Mar hosts two graded races on August 29, with the card in California headlined by the G2 Del Mar Handicap. The latest odds available at the best horse racing betting sites can be found […]

Alex Dudley 3 min read

Horse Racing Insight

Travers Stakes Picks — Derby Winner Golden Tempo Favored at +265 on Return to Action (Aug 29)

The summer highlight on the Saratoga calendar is set for this Saturday, as a key stop for horses aged three on the way to the Breeders’ Cup comes in the form of the G1 Travers Stakes. Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes hero Golden Tempo will be back in action for the first time since June, […]

Alex Dudley 4 min read

Soccer Insight

Tottenham vs. Newcastle Picks, Odds, and EPL Betting Analysis — Spurs to Bounce Back From Damaging MD1 Loss at +127?

Match Result Odds Tottenham +127 The Draw +273 Newcastle +207 Total Goals: Over/Under 2.5 +114/-130 Tottenham vs. Newcastle EPL Preview Tottenham will be aiming to make an immediate return to form at the start of the 2026-27 Premier League season on August 29 when they host Newcastle United. The hosts will be favorites at the […]

Alex Dudley 3 min read

Soccer Insight

Coventry vs. Hull Picks, Odds, and EPL Betting Analysis — Tigers Overpriced at +360?

Match Result Odds Coventry -113 The Draw +249 Hull +360 Total Goals: Over/Under 2.5 -119/+103 Coventry vs. Hull EPL Preview Two of the newly promoted teams for the 2026-27 Premier League season collide on the second weekend of the season, as Hull City travel to Coventry City. The hosts will be extremely short-priced favorites at […]

Alex Dudley 3 min read