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Back to the Futures

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Betting on futures can often feel like you are shaking a magic eight ball and living with the results. With the volatile nature of the futures market, our Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner of the BetMGM Network use data to offer advice on the values to take advantage of right now, or teams to keep an eye on and wait for more favorable odds. Each week Back to the Futures will break down the top futures bets across sports and entertainment, making your decision feel better than seeing the magic eight ball come back with a ‘cannot predict now’ response.

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Sep 1, 2025

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Episodes

Sprague's Brutal Beat In The EURO 2024 Final (7/14) 15.07.2024

Lucy Burdge and Brandon Sprague recap and react to all of the action from a loaded weekend of sports, including Spain defeating England to take home the EURO 2024 Championship with a goal in the 89th minute and why this led to an absolutely brutal beat from Sprague, that he still hasn't gotten over. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privac...

BTF- Full Show (7/7) 08.07.2024

Back To The Futures full show from July 7th 2024, with Lucy Burdge and Will Ortner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB Futures/ All Star Snubs (7/7) 08.07.2024

With the MLB All-Star Game just one week away, Lucy Burdge and Will Ortner each discuss their favorite futures bet to make in baseball right now, including in both the AL MVP and AL Cy-Young Markets. Plus, with the rosters for the All-Star Game just getting announced, was there anyone from you favorite team that got snubbed? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:...

Off-Field Drama In Dallas.... How To Bet Cowboys Futures (7/7) 08.07.2024

Lucy Burdge and Will Ortner react to the latest off the field drama in Dallas if it has any impact on how they will be betting Dallas Cowboys futures. They discuss, players calling each other out on podcasts, Dak Prescott's injury concern, Mike McCarthy reportedly being fed up with Jerry Jones and if we are buying in or fading the Cowboys in multiple futures markets. To learn more about listener d...

The Most Impactful Moves of NBA Free Agency (7/7) 08.07.2024

With NBA Free Agency now in full swing for one week, Lucy Burdge and Will Ortner discuss what they thought were the most impactful moves have been so far and how they effect the updated NBA Finals odds, including Paul George signing with the Sixers and Mikal Bridges being traded to the Knicks. Plus, how did Bronny James fair in first NBA Summer League action with the Lakers? To learn more about li...

Betting Game #7, NBA Title Odds Early Look, Juicy NFL Headlines (6/23) 24.06.2024

Lucy Burdge and Brandon Sprague discuss how they will be betting Monday Night's Game #7 of the Stanley Cup Final , and if they think the Connor McDavid Oilers will become the first team in the history of the Stanley Cup Final to come back from a 3-0 series deficit. Then, a way too early look at next season's NBA Finals Odds, and which teams you should invest in right now before the value runs out....

NFL Offseason Headlines (6/23) 24.06.2024

Lucy Burdge and Brandon Sprague go around the NFL, and discuss some of the noteworthy headlines from the past week, including Brandon Aiyuk saying publicly that the 49ers don't want him anymore and what exactly his future holds. Plus, after his one week hiatus from the show, Sprague gives his thoughts on the Jaguars locking up Trevor Lawrence long term and why the Jaguars could be worth a nice plu...

A Dynasty On The Horizon In The NBA? (6/23) 24.06.2024

Lucy Burdge and Brandon Sprague take a way too early look at next season's NBA Finals Odds, and which teams you should invest in right now before the value runs out. Is Boston a worthy bet at repeating and starting the next great dynasty in the NBA? Plus, what are some appealing longshots to look at? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva...

History Is On The Line In Game #7 (6/23) 24.06.2024

Lucy Burdge and Brandon Sprague discuss how they will be betting Monday Night's Game #7 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Oilers and Panthers, and if they think the Oilers will become the first team in the history of the Stanley Cup Final to come back from a 3-0 series deficit. Plus, Lucy starts off the segment by describing what the scene was like at the Celtics parade in Boston, following the...

The Finals Game #5 Bets, Lawrence Gets His Money, Will Cashes at the U.S. Open! (6/16) 17.06.2024

Lucy Burdge and Will Ortner discuss how they're betting tomorrow's Game #5 of the NBA Finals between the Mavericks and Celtics, and if they think Boston will win their first NBA Finals since 2008. Then, is Jaylen Brown going to take home the Finals MVP and does Dallas have any chance at making a historic comeback? Next, our thoughts on Jaguars Quarterback Trevor Lawrence becoming among the highest...

Will Cashes at the U.S Open! (6/16) 17.06.2024

Lucy Burdge is joined by a very excited Will Ortner, who just cashed his Bryson DeChambeau bet to win the U.S. Open at 10/1 prior to the tournament, and how exactly he got it done after it looked like Rory McIlroy had a smooth path to victory. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://...

Trevor Lawrence Gets His Bag! (6/16) 17.06.2024

Lucy Burdge and Will Ortner discuss Jaguars Quarterback Trevor Lawrence becoming among the highest paid Quarterbacks in the NFL after receiving a massive contract extension from the Jaguars earlier in the week and how you should bet Jacksonville in the futures market. Then, staying in the realm of Quarterbacks, Aaron Rodgers is absent from the first two days of mandatory Jets mini-camp Is it a big...

A Championship Coming To Beantown? (6/16) 17.06.2024

Lucy Burdge and Will Ortner discuss how they're betting tomorrow's Game #5 of the NBA Finals between the Mavericks and Celtics, with Boston entering as a 6.5 point favorite, looking to win their first NBA Finals since 2008. Plus, is Jaylen Brown a given to take home the Finals MVP and does Dallas have any prayer of making history and winning the series? To learn more about listener data and our pr...

Betting The Finals Game #2, Caitlin Gets Snubbed, Will Hurley Stay or Go? (6/9) 10.06.2024

Lucy Burdge and Brandon Sprague discuss how they're betting Game #2 of the NBA Finals which is about to tip off, with the Celtics entering the game with a 1-0 series lead and six and a half point favorites over the Mavericks. Then, we react to Mavericks Head Coach Jason Kidd saying Jaylen Brown is the Celtics best player over Jayson Tatum and if this was a strategic decision to try and throw the C...

Will Hurley Stay or Go? (6/9) 10.06.2024

Lucy Burdge and Brandon Sprague breakdown what exactly they thinkUConn Men's Basketball Head Coach Danny Hurley will do next, after reports surfaced this week that the Lakers are heavily interested in bringing him in as their next Head Coach. This is including a reported offer of near $100 million, which would immediately make him one of the five highest paid coaches in the NBA. To learn more abou...

Brown or Tatum + Caitlin Clark Gets Snubbed (6/9) 10.06.2024

Lucy Burdge and Brandon Sprague react to Mavericks Head Coach Jason Kidd saying Jaylen Brown is the Celtics best player over Jayson Tatum ahead of Game #2 of the Finals, and if this was a strategic decision to try and throw the Celtics off. Plus, Caitlin Clark doesn't make the U.S. Olympic team, after bringing historic viewer ratings to the WNBA as a rookie. Was this the correct decision by USA Wo...

Betting The NBA Finals Game #2: Mavericks vs Celtics (6/9) 10.06.2024

Lucy Burdge and Brandon Sprague discuss how they're betting Game #2 of the NBA Finals between the Mavericks and Celtics, which is about to tip off in Boston, with the Celtics entering the game with a 1-0 series lead and six and a half point favorites. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Betting The NBA Finals, NFL Latest News/ Notes, MLB Futures Special (6/2) 03.06.2024

Lucy Burdge and Brandon Sprague discuss how they will be betting the NBA Finals between the Mavericks and Celtics, with Boston opening as pretty hefty -225 favorites, and if Dallas at +180 is worth a bet. Then, who wins Finals MVP between Jayson Tatum, Luka Doncic, Jaylen Brown or a long shot no one see's coming. Next with NFL OTA's in full swing, we discuss some of the most trending topics in the...

MLB Futures Special (6/2) 03.06.2024

Lucy Burdge and Brandon Sprague take a head-on deep dive into the MLB Futures Market and discuss what to do with the Atlanta Braves following this week's devastating news that reigning NL MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. is now done for the season with a torn ACL. Plus, Aaron Judge is hitting at a historic rate in the past month. Is he the bet to win American League MVP, or is his teammate in the Bronx Juan S...

NFL News Update + The WNBA and Caitlin Clark (6/2) 03.06.2024

Lucy Burdge and Brandon Sprague discuss some of the most trending topics in the NFL, as OTA's are currently in full swing, including our expectations for Caleb Williams and the Bears, after being selected to Hard Knocks. Plus, Wide Receivers in the NFL are getting paid. What does it mean for guys like Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase and CeeDee Lamb who should be getting a new contract very soon. W...

Betting The NBA Finals; Mavericks vs Celtics (6/2) 03.06.2024

Lucy Burdge and Brandon Sprague discuss how they will be betting the NBA Finals that will kick off on Thursday, between the Mavericks and Celtics, with Boston opening as pretty hefty -225 favorites. The crew breaks down if Dallas at +180 is worth a bet, plus who wins Finals MVP between Jayson Tatum, Luka Doncic, Jaylen Brown and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vis...

Betting Game #3 of the WCF, Celtics Battle Tested, NFL OTA Storylines (5/26) 27.05.2024

Lucy Burdge is joined by Will Ortner of 1080 The Fan in Portland, to help you make some money in the Futures Market on this Memorial Day Weekend! The crew discusses how they are betting a crucial Game #3 of the Western Conference Finals between the Mavericks and Timberwolves that is about to tip off, with their favorite sides, totals and props. Then, after their second comeback three games, did th...

NFL OTA Storylines/ 999 Challenge (5/26) 27.05.2024

Lucy Burdge and Will Ortner go around the NFL, and discuss which storylines from OTA's have stuck out so far, including reports saying that Justin Jefferson somehow almost got traded on draft night, Caleb William's early struggles, Aaaron Rodgers' confidence and more! The segment then wraps with Will detailing his experience successfully completing the 999 challenge, earlier in the week! To learn...

Are The Celtics Battle Tested Enough To Finally Trust? 27.05.2024

Lucy Burdge and Will Ortner react to last night's thrilling Celtic's Game #3 comeback victory over the Pacers, after trailing by 18 points in the first half. Plus, does Boston's comeback victories in Game #1 and Game #3 finally prove that they're trustworthy to win the whole thing? The segment wraps with how we are betting the NBA Finals MVP Market, with only four teams left in the dance! To learn...

How To Bet Timberwolves-Mavericks Game #3 (5/26) 27.05.2024

Lucy Burdge and Will Ortner discuss their favorite sides, totals and props for the upcoming Game #3 of the Western Conference Finals Between the Timberwolves and the Mavericks, with Dallas looking to take a commanding 3-0 series lead, just two wins away from their first NBA Finals Appearance since 2011. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr...

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