WATCH: 2021 MLB Home Derby picks and predictions

SportsGrid looks at the odds and lines for the 2021 MLB Home Run Derby, with picks and predictions for Monday’s exhibition.

The 2021 MLB Home Run Derby takes place Monday at Coors Field in Denver, Col. Los Angeles Angels SP/DH Shohei Ohtani enters as the heavy betting favorite. SportsGrid previews the MLB Home Run Derby and offers up some picks and predictions for the best bets.

Ohtani has 33 home runs through 87 games and 343 plate appearances to make himself the man to beat at Coors Field. He’ll need to get through a strong field including 2019 Home Run Derby champion New York Mets 1B Pete Alonso.

2021 MLB Home Run Derby

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:33 p.m. ET.

  • Los Angeles Angels SP/DH Shohei Ohtani: +200
  • Texas Rangers OF Joey Gallo: +450
  • New York Mets 1B Pete Alonso: +500
  • Oakland Athletics 1B Matt Olson: +700
  • Colorado Rockies SS Trevor Story: +850
  • Kansas City Royals C Salvador Perez: +900
  • Washington Nationals OF Juan Soto: +1000
  • Baltimore Orioles OF Trey Mancini: +1200

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PLAY: 2021 MLB Home Run Derby Pick’em Contest

Test your baseball knowledge with our free 2021 MLB Home Run Derby pick’em contest.

The MLB Home Run Derby takes place Monday at Coors Field in Denver, Col., ahead of the All-Star Game. Test out your baseball knowledge with our free pick’em contest. Make your best picks and predictions for the MLB Home Run Derby as Los Angeles Angels SP/DH Shohei Ohtani looks to hold off the competition.

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WATCH: MLB Home Derby odds and bets with Shohei Ohtani, Pete Alonso

The Post Game previews Monday’s MLB All-Star Home Run Derby, featuring Shohei Ohtani and Pete Alonso with betting odds and picks.

The 1998 MLB season was when Mark McGwire hit 70 home runs, but Ken Griffey Jr. was the slugger who put on a show that fans are still talking about at the Home Run Derby during MLB All-Star festivities at Coors Field in Denver, Col. The All-Star Game is back in the Mile High City, and this time the buzz surrounds Angels star Shohei Ohtani.

Ohtani leads the majors with 33 homers at the All-Star break, so it’s no shock to see he has been installed as the favorite for the Derby. Check BetMGM for the most updated odds.

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WATCH: Conor McGregor-Dustin Poirier UFC 264 odds and bets

The Post Game previews Saturday’s UFC 264 main event between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier, with MMA betting odds and picks.

When Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier fought each other for the first time back in 2014, their bout wasn’t the main event at UFC 178. That distinction belonged to the flyweight title match between
Demetrious Johnson and Chris Cariaso. McGregor-Poirier wasn’t even the second billing either as it was slotted behind Eddie Alvarez’s UFC debut, against Donald Cerrone.

This time, for UFC 264 on Saturday in Las Vegas, McGregor-Poirier III is the main attraction. In addition to bragging rights to their trilogy, the McGregor-Poirier winner may earn a shot at lightweight champion Charles Oliveira. Poirier is a slight favorite at press time. BetMGM for the most updated odds.
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PLAY: MLB Pick’em Contest – 7/9

Test your baseball knowledge with our free MLB Pick 8 pick’em contest for Friday, July 9.

Ready to show off your baseball knowledge? Test out your MLB prognosticating skills with BaseballHQ.com’s daily MLB Pick 8 contest. Friday’s contest starts with the 7:10 p.m. ET first pitch between the Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays.

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WATCH: England vs. Italy Euro 2020 Championship odds and bets

Previewing the odds and lines for England vs. Italy in Sunday’s Euro 2020 Final at Wembley Stadium.

England and Italy have rich soccer traditions, but those haven’t translated into success at the European Championships for either country. England has never won the tournament. Italy’s lone first-place finish was back in 1968 when it was the host nation.

Perhaps home field will be the difference this year as England and Italy meet Sunday in the championship match at London’s Wembley Stadium. But it hasn’t been considered enough of a factor to prevent Italy from being installed as a slight favorite. Check BetMGM for the most updated odds.

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WATCH: Milwaukee Bucks at Phoenix Suns Game 2 betting preview

SportsGrid previews Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns.

The Phoenix Suns play host to the Milwaukee Bucks once again Thursday in Game 2 of the 2021 NBA Finals. Tip-off at Phoenix Suns Arena will be shortly after 9 p.m. ET. Let’s dive into SportsGrid’s preview of the Bucks-Suns Game 3 matchup.

The Suns beat the Bucks 118-105 in the series opener Tuesday. Veteran Suns PG Chris Paul scored a game-high 32 points and added 9 assists, while C Deandre Ayton continued his breakout postseason with 22 points and 19 rebounds.

Bucks PF Giannis Antetokounmpo returned from a knee injury to score 20 points and grab 17 rebounds in the losing effort.

SportsGrid breaks down the Bucks-Suns Game 2 matchup:

Also see: Bucks at Suns Game 2 odds, picks and prediction

Bucks at Suns: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:50 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Bucks +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Suns -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Bucks +5 (-110) | Suns -5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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PLAY: UFC 264 Poirier vs. McGregor 3 Pick’em Contest

Test your knowledge with our free UFC 264 pick’em contest for Saturday’s fight card headlined by Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3.

Ready to show off your UFC knowledge? Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor meet in the octagon for the third time at UFC 264 Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. USA TODAY has a free UFC 264 pick’em contest to celebrate the occasion.

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PLAY: Euro 2020 Final England vs. Italy Pick’em Contest

Test your knowledge with our free Euro 2020 Final pick’em contest for Sunday’s England vs. Italy championship match.

Ready to show off your Euro 2020 knowledge? England and Italy clash in Sunday’s final at Wembley Stadium in London, England. USA TODAY has a free Euro 2020 pick’em contest to celebrate the occasion.

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  • Select: Euro 2020 Pick 8 in the game lobby
  • Answer eight questions correctly (plus tiebreaker) for your shot to win*

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PLAY: Euro 2020 Final England vs. Italy Pick’em Contest

Test your knowledge with our free Euro 2020 Final pick’em contest for Sunday’s England vs. Italy championship match.

Ready to show off your Euro 2020 knowledge? England and Italy clash in Sunday’s final at Wembley Stadium in London, England. USA TODAY has a free Euro 2020 pick’em contest to celebrate the occasion.

Here’s how to get a piece of the action

  • Select: Euro 2020 Pick 8 in the game lobby
  • Answer eight questions correctly (plus tiebreaker) for your shot to win*

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