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Recap NFL Preseason Week 1 with MoonPicks98 as we break down game results, quarterback and position battles, key injuries, standout performances, and the biggest betting takeaways. See what we learned and what bettors should watch heading into Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason.

MoonPicks98 reviews its August sports betting results, including profitable Free Picks, red-hot WNBA and CFL records, and ongoing challenges with MLB and table tennis plays.

UFC 330 delivered a huge night in Philadelphia as Islam Makhachev made UFC history with his 17th consecutive victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision to retain the welterweight championship. Mackenzie Dern also successfully defended her strawweight title, while Jalin Turner delivered an explosive 39-second knockout and Esteban Ribovics stopped Edson Barboza in the veteran’s final UFC appearance. We break down the biggest results, standout performances, and—m

UFC 330 Preview: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry Headlines a Championship Doubleheader in Philadelphia The UFC returns to Philadelphia with a massive championship doubleheader as UFC 330 takes over the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday, August 15. In the main event, welterweight champion Islam Makhachev begins the next chapter of his historic career against confident Irish contender Ian Machado Garry. The co-main event features strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern defending her tit

NFL Preseason Recap: Unders Dominate as Backup Quarterbacks Decide Thursday’s Slate The NFL preseason returned in full force Thursday night, giving football fans—and bettors—their first six-game slate of the 2026 season. While the final scores will not count once the regular season begins, these games offered valuable information about quarterback depth, coaching philosophy, roster battles and potential betting opportunities moving forward. The biggest story for bettors was i

Weekend Sports Recap: UFC Upset, CFL Fireworks, MLB Chaos and a Harimoto Family Sweep The weekend of August 7–9 delivered nearly everything sports bettors could ask for: a major UFC upset, explosive CFL offenses, dramatic MLB finishes and two hometown champions at one of table tennis’s premier events. Some outcomes supported recent trends, while others reminded bettors why no favorite is ever automatic. Here’s what happened—and what MoonPicks98 bettors should take from it. Co

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UFC Vegas 120 Recap: Quillan Salkilld Announces Himself as a Lightweight Contender The UFC returned to the Apex in Las Vegas for UFC Vegas 120, and while the card featured several exciting finishes, the biggest story of the night was the emergence of Quillan Salkilld as a legitimate contender in one of the UFC's deepest divisions. In the main event, Salkilld delivered the most impressive performance of his career, submitting veteran contender Mateusz Gamrot with a rear-naked

MLB Midseason Shakeup: The Biggest Injuries, Trade Deadline Deals, and Betting Concerns Every Bettor Should Know The MLB trade deadline has come and gone, but the betting landscape is still changing every day. Championship contenders have reshaped their rosters, several stars are battling injuries, and sportsbooks continue adjusting futures and daily lines as teams settle into their new identities. For bettors, this is one of the most important stretches of the baseball seaso

UFC Vegas 120 Betting Preview: Best Angles, Key Matchups & What Bettors Should Watch The UFC heads back to the Apex in Las Vegas this Saturday for UFC Vegas 120, featuring a pivotal lightweight showdown between veteran contender Mateusz Gamrot and rising Australian prospect Quillan Salkilld. While this isn't the deepest card of the year on paper, it offers several intriguing betting opportunities for those willing to dig beneath the surface. At MoonPicks98, we always focus on

Hall of Fame Game Recap: What Bettors Should (and Shouldn't) Take Away from Panthers vs. Cardinals The NFL is officially back. While the Hall of Fame Game doesn't count in the standings, it does give bettors their first opportunity to evaluate coaching tendencies, quarterback depth, rookie performances, and live betting opportunities. Thursday night's 33-30 Carolina Panthers victory over the Arizona Cardinals was exactly the type of preseason game that reminds us why staying

Tennis Hard Court Season Begins: Where Smart Bettors Can Find an Edge Before the U.S. Open The road to the U.S. Open is officially underway, and with it comes one of the best opportunities of the tennis betting season. As players transition into the North American hard-court swing, sportsbooks are adjusting to changes in form, fitness, and surface preference. For bettors willing to do their homework, this stretch of the season can provide tremendous value before the world's a

NFL Training Camp Battles & Injuries: What Bettors Should Watch Before the Regular Season The NFL preseason isn't just about final scores—it's one of the most important times of the year for sports bettors looking to gain an edge before Week 1. Every day, training camp brings new injury reports, depth chart changes, breakout performances, and coaching decisions that can influence betting markets. While many headlines create excitement, not every piece of news should change yo

NFL Hall of Fame Game 2026: What Bettors Should Watch in Panthers vs. Cardinals The NFL is officially back. While the Hall of Fame Game between the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals won't count toward the regular-season standings, it marks the beginning of football season—and the return of valuable betting opportunities. Preseason football is very different from the regular season, and bettors who understand those differences can often find value before the sportsbooks

July 2026 Results: Premium Picks Continue to Deliver Strong Returns At MoonPicks98, transparency has always been one of our core values. We celebrate the wins, own the losses, and post our results every month so our members know exactly how our betting strategies are performing. July 2026 was another profitable month across our betting packages, led by an outstanding performance from our Premium Table Tennis selections and another solid month from our Premium Top 5 Picks. Jul

NFL Training Camp Injuries: Which Ones Should Sports Bettors Actually Care About? As NFL training camps ramp up across the league, injuries are beginning to pile up. Every summer, headlines about players being placed on the PUP list, suffering season-ending injuries, or missing practice flood social media and sports news. For bettors, the challenge is separating the injuries that truly matter from the ones that create unnecessary panic. While every injury affects a team's dep

Casey Mize Scratched: Is Detroit Signaling a Major Trade? What It Means for Sports Bettors As the MLB Trade Deadline draws closer, every lineup change, pitching adjustment, and roster decision carries extra significance. Sometimes, the biggest clues aren't found in a trade announcement—they're found in a team's actions. That's exactly what happened when the Detroit Tigers scratched Casey Mize from his scheduled Friday start, despite reports indicating he is healthy. While the

MLB Trade Deadline Rumor Tracker: The Biggest Names That Could Reshape the Betting Market The countdown is officially on. With the MLB Trade Deadline set for August 3, front offices across baseball are making final evaluations, contenders are looking for the missing piece to a championship run, and sportsbooks are preparing for one of the most volatile weeks of the baseball season. For sports bettors, the trade deadline is much more than a baseball event—it's a betting event.

Vita Vea Requests Trade: How It Could Shake Up the NFL Betting Market in 2026 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one of the biggest storylines of NFL training camp after Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea officially requested a trade following stalled contract negotiations. The request comes just before training camp opens, leaving Tampa Bay facing one of the biggest roster questions of the preseason. While Vea is reportedly expected to report to camp, his long-term future with th

Guardians vs. Reds Doubleheader: A Bettor's Guide to Finding Value in Split Doubleheaders When Major League Baseball schedules a doubleheader because of a rainout, sportsbooks are forced to adjust quickly. While many bettors focus on the starting pitchers or team records, experienced bettors understand that doubleheaders create unique opportunities that simply don't exist on a normal slate. Today's Guardians vs. Reds split doubleheader is a perfect example. Monday's game was