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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

Arsenal vs. Man City Picks – Community Shield Playoff Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (Aug 16) 

Match Result Odds Arsenal +155 The Draw +253 Man City +167 Arsenal vs. Man City Community Shield Preview With the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the rear-view mirror, all attention turns back to domestic club action this weekend, as the traditional curtain-raiser to the English campaign is set for the Millennium Stadium. Premier League champions […]

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Soccer Insight

Premier League 2026/27: Our Experts Make Their Winner, Relegation, and Top Scorer Picks

The excitement of a new Premier League season is around the corner, as the 20 best teams in England compete in the world’s best soccer league. Arsenal come into the season as the defending champions, having ended their 20-plus year wait for the top prize in 2025/26. There will be a fresh feel to the […]

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Golf Insight

FedEx St. Jude Championship Picks, Odds & Betting Preview (Aug 13-16)

The season-ending action on the PGA Tour gets underway this Thursday, as the first of three events that make up the FedEx Cup Playoffs is set for Memphis, Tennessee. You can bet on the action this weekend with the best golf betting sites and the latest odds for the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and our […]

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Soccer Insight

Best Leagues Cup Bets for Matchday 3 & Parlay Picks (Aug 11-13)

The final round of group stage matches in this year’s Leagues Cup are set for between August 11 and 13, with the qualifying positions in the MLS and Liga MX divisions yet to be determined. There could be excellent value when making Leagues Cup parlay picks based on the odds available with the best soccer […]

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MLB Insight

Best MLB Bets and Vegas Odds For Today (Aug 11)

The baseball action continues on August 11, 2026, with important matchups in the race for Wild Card spots. All matchups will be available to wager on at the MLB betting sites, and you can find our best MLB Bets for today here.    ALSO SEE: Avengers: Doomsday Odds, Box Office Specials & Movie Predictions Best […]

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MLB Insight

Best MLB Bets and Vegas Odds For Today (Aug 8)

The baseball action continues on August 8, 2026, with important matchups in the race for Wild Card spots. All matchups will be available to wager on at the MLB betting sites, and you can find our best MLB Bets for today here.    ALSO SEE: Avengers: Doomsday Odds, Box Office Specials & Movie Predictions Best […]

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Tennis Insight

Women’s US Open Winner Pick – Another First-Time Grand Slam Winner Crowned in New York?

The final Grand Slam event on the WTA Tour for 2026 gets underway in New York at the end of August. Based on the unpredictability of the women’s majors this year, a fascinating renewal of the U.S. Open is expected in the Big Apple. You can find out about betting on the US Open, before […]

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Tennis Insight

Men’s US Open Winner Pick – Alcaraz to Successfully Defend Grand Slam Title in New York?

The final Grand Slam of 2026 is set for New York City, beginning on Sunday, August 23. All of the biggest stars on the ATP Tour will be vying for the illustrious honor at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, with Carlos Alcaraz bidding to make a successful defense of the title that he […]

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MLB Insight

Best MLB Bets and Vegas Odds For Today (Aug 7)

The baseball action continues on August 7, 2026, with important matchups in the race for Wild Card spots. There will be areas of value when assessing the odds available at the MLB betting sites, and you can find our best MLB Bets for today here.    ALSO SEE: Avengers: Doomsday Odds, Box Office Specials & […]

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Soccer Insight

Best Leagues Cup Bets for Matchday 2 & Parlay Picks (Aug 7-9)

The action in the Leagues Cup heats up this weekend, as the pivotal Matchday 2 clashes are staged across North America. There will be pressure on all teams in action to pick up favorable results, and the best soccer betting sites will have all clashes priced up. Find our best Leagues Cup bets and parlay […]

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Horse Racing Insight

Saratoga Picks – Predictions For All Races This Friday (Aug 7)

An essential weekend ahead of the Breeders’ Cup is set for Saratoga this weekend, with the graded action getting underway on August 7, with two Grade 2s headlining the card before the attention switches to the star-studded card headlined by the G1 Whitney Stakes on Saturday. Find all of our picks to follow on Friday […]

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MLB Insight

Best MLB Bets and Vegas Odds For Today (Aug 6)

The baseball action continues on August 6, 2026, with vital clashes across the divisions in the race for playoff positions. The MLB betting odds highlight areas of value this week, and you can find our best MLB bets for today here.   ALSO SEE: Avengers: Doomsday Odds, Box Office Specials & Movie Predictions Best MLB […]

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Horse Racing Insight

Saratoga Picks – Predictions For All Races This Weekend (Aug 8)

A vital weekend of horse racing action on the U.S. calendar ahead of the Breeders’ Cup is set for Saratoga this Saturday, with the star-studded card headlined by the G1 Whitney Stakes headlining the card at the Spa. All 14 races at Saratoga will be priced up with the best horse racing betting sites, and […]

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Horse Racing Insight

Test Stakes Picks and Odds – Explora Favored to Overcome Goodall at Saratoga (Aug 8)

An important weekend of prep action ahead of the Breeders’ Cup is set for Saratoga this Saturday. A classy field of fillies aged three collide in the G1 Test Stakes, with a distance of seven furlongs being covered. Bob Baffert’s Explora heads the betting with the best horse racing betting sites. You can find our […]

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Horse Racing Insight

Fourstardave Stakes Picks and Odds – Deterministic to Retain his Crown? (Aug 8)

Win and You’re In action for the Breeders’ Cup is set for Saratoga this Saturday, as a high-quality field go to post for the G1 Fourstardave. Deterministic will be a clear favorite with the best horse racing betting sites to retain his crown, and you can find our Fourstardave picks here.  Fourstardave Stakes Odds Horse […]

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Horse Racing Insight

Saratoga Derby Picks and Odds – European Raider to Dominate on American Turf? (Aug 8)

Important action ahead of the Breeders’ Cup is set for Saratoga this Saturday, with the star-studded card headlined by the G1 Whitney Stakes. A competitive betting heat is also expected with the best horse racing betting sites for the G1 Saratoga Derby. You can find the latest odds and our picks here. Saratoga Derby Odds […]

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Horse Racing Insight

Whitney Stakes Picks – Magnitude Favored in Rematch with Sovereignty at Saratoga (Aug 8)

Saratoga hosts one of the most important stops on the Road to the Breeders’ Cup on Saturday, as a world-class field goes to post for the G1 Whitney Stakes. Magnitude will be a clear favorite with the best horse racing betting sites. But, can Sovereignty bounce back to form and re-emerge as a Classic contender? […]

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Golf Insight

LIV Golf New York Picks, Odds & Betting Preview (Aug 6-9)

LIV Golf action continues this weekend, despite the ongoing uncertainty surrounding its long-term future. Competitive odds will be available with the best golf betting sites for LIV Golf New York. You can find the latest prices and our picks for the event here.  LIV Golf New York Odds Player Odds Jon Rahm +500 Bryson DeChambeau […]

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Golf Insight

Wyndham Championship Picks, Odds & Betting Preview (Aug 6-9)

North Carolina hosts action on the PGA Tour this weekend, as a high-quality field will be featured in the betting for the Wyndham Championship with the best golf betting sites. You can find the latest odds and our picks for the PGA Tour action here. Wyndham Championship Odds Player Odds Cameron Young +900 Jackson Koivun […]

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MLB Insight

Best MLB Bets and Vegas Odds For Today (Aug 5)

Baseball action is set for August 5, with eye-catching clashes across the divisions. The MLB betting odds highlight areas of value this week, and you can find our best MLB bets for today here.   ALSO SEE: Avengers: Doomsday Odds, Box Office Specials & Movie Predictions Best MLB Bets for Today (Aug 5) Nationals vs. […]

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