Welp, the dog days of Summer are officially here:

no NFL…

no NBA…

no NHL…

no Ostrich Racing…

And, if you’re betting on Big 3 basketball then I’ve got one word for ya. Respect. The good news is college football is 57 days away and NFL is 69. Both are less than two months away.

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However, we’ve still got UFC Vegas 76: Strickland vs Magomedov and MLB to wager on this weekend. Let’s get into some of the best odds and matchups ahead of this weekend. But before that, here, TAKE THIS first bet offer from our friends over at BetMGM.

This Saturday, July 1, 2023, the main card is headlined by a middleweight matchup between top-10-ranked Sean Strickland and unranked prospect Abus Magomedov.

💸ODDS 💸

Sean Strickland (-165) vs. Abus Magomedov (+140) (via Caesars Sportsbook)

Strickland:

• Height: 6'1" - Reach: 76" - Orthodox

• High volume

• Plus wrestling/grappling

• 14 finishes in 26 wins

Magomedov:

• Height: 6'2" - Reach: 78" – Orthodox

• High volume

• Plus wrestling/grappling

• 20 finishes in 25 wins

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What Experts Are Saying:

• Magomedov's track record in the past 2.5 years shows only a single victory, and that was against a fighter who didn't make much of an impact in the UFC, Dustin Stoltzfus

• No prior experience going the distance for five rounds

• Magomedov appears outmatched when it comes to striking, and his wrestling skills might not be enough to control an experienced grappler

• You do the math here…

💸 POPULAR PROP BETS (via FanDuel Sportsbook) 💸

• Strickland winning by decision, with odds at +200

• Considering his moneyline sits at -175 and he hasn't had any finishes in nearly three years, this presents an exceptional value opportunity

⚾ MLB Friday Night Picks

💸 FRIDAY 6/30/23 💸(Prize Picks)

Milwaukee Brewers (42-38) @ Pittsburgh Pirates (38-42)

Brewers and Pirates face off in a road series, with standings shifting since their last meeting. The Pirates lost the lead after being swept by the Cubs, and then endured a 10-game losing streak.

THE FACTS ✍️

• Milwaukee’s pitcher Peralta struggles with command and big innings, holding a 4.65 ERA and 4.67 FIP in 15 starts

• In his last outing, Peralta struck out five but struggled in the sixth inning, allowing three runs

• Pittsburgh's pitcher Bido, in his fourth MLB start, has impressed with a 3.45 ERA and 2.94 FIP in 15 2/3 innings

• Bido's key pitches are a sweeping slider, sinkers, four-seam fastballs, and he also utilizes a changeup and cutter

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