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Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner react to this week's stunning news of the New York Knicks firing Head Coach Tom Thibodeau after three straight playoff appearances, and debate if they thought it was the correct decision. Plus, who are some of the most likely candidates to replace him, and would you consider any of them to be a worthy upgrade? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practi...

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner set the scene for Game #2 of the NBA Finals, and discuss if they think Oklahoma City will bounce back from a stunning loss in Game #1, or if Indiana can keep their heroics going with another comeback. Plus, just how surprising was the Game #1 loss for the Thunder, why they should already regret their starting lineup change, and more! To learn more about listener dat...

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner discuss the viral video of Patriots Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs on a boat this week, and if they actually are buying the hype of New England making a possible leap this season. Then, who is currently the second best team in the AFC East, with the spot for top challenger to Buffalo being completly up for grabs. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practic...

Back To The Futures Full Show from June 1st 2025, with Brandon Sprague 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

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner break down how they're betting the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder, discussing if the books are disrpesecting the Pacers by making them massive underdogs yet again. Plus, our top plays NBA Finals MVP, discussing if anyone outside of SGA or Haliburton take home the trophy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy...

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner eact to the Indiana Pacers beating the Knicks in last night's Game #6, to secure their first trip to the NBA Finals since 2000. Plus, just how surprised are you that Indiana is in this position, after entering the playoffs with 22/1 odds to win the East, despite making the conference finals last season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vis...

Back To The Futures Full Show from May 25th 2025, with Brandon Sprague 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

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner get into an intense debate regarding the NFL decison's to keep the tush push after the Green Bay Packers wanted to ban the play, and if they think the league actually made the correct decision with this ruling. 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://p...

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner react to the Minnesota Timberwolves dominant performance in Game #3 against the Thunder and debate which conference is more liekly to see a comeback in the conference finals, after both Indiana and Oklahoma City took 2-0 series leads. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner set the scene for Game #3 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks and Pacers, with their top bets, takeaways after the first two games and if the Knicks can actually get back into the series. 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://podcastc...

Back To The Futures Full Show from May 18th 2025, with Will Ortner and Corey Parson. 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

Corey Parson and Will Ortner take a look at the NFL schedule which dropped this week, and discuss some of their way too early bets for Week #1 and other notable games that they've already made. Plus, will the 49ers regret locking up Brock Purdy and making him one of the highest paid Quarterbacks in the sport? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc....

Corey Parson and Will Ortner break down how they're betting the Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks and the Pacers, with New York as short favorites after both teams managed stunning victories in their respective conference-semifinals series. Plus, with only four teams remaining, who should you bet to win the NBA Finals right now? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practice...

Corey Parson and Will Ortner react to the Oklahoma City Thunder's dominant Game #7 victory over the Denver Nuggets to cover -8.5 with ease and advance to their first conference finals since 2016. Then, can OKC keep momentum rolling against Minnesota in the conference finals or is there value on the Timberwolves to win the series at a juicy number? To learn more about listener data and our privacy...

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner give their thoughts on all of the top NFL headlines from this week, including Derek Carr's retirement and what it means for the Saints Quarterback situation and 2025 season. Plus, does aquiring George Pickens move the needle for the Dallas Cowboys and first year Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https...

Back To The Futures Full Show from May 11th 2025, with Brandon Sprague 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

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner discuss Saturday's NBA's action that saw both the Celtics and Timberwolves take care of buisness and the odds seeing both of these teams now sitting as massive favorites to win their series. The crew answers the questions of were the first two Knicks victories in Boston fluky and does Golden State have any chance without Stephen Curry? To learn more about listener d...

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner recap and react to the Oklahoma City Thunder's Game #4 comeback victory over the Denver Nuggets, behind 25 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Plus, what is our confidence level in the top seeded Thunder to win this series and go all the way to the NBA Finals? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-polic...

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner take a look at the updated series odds in Cavaliers-Pacers following Indiana's Game #1 victory and break down how they would bet the series from here. Finally, we adress the questions of do the Knicks have any prayer at beating Boston, and are the Wolves being disrespected following their first round victory over the Lakers? To learn more about listener data and our...

Back To The Futures Full Show from May 4th 2025, with Brandon Sprague 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

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner react to yesterday's dud of a Game #7 in the NBA, which saw the Denver Nuggets advancing past the Los Angeles Clippers with ease and what exactly the future holds for Steve Balmer's team. Then, can the Nuggets championship pedigree propel them to a stunning upset over the Thunder, or will Oklahoma City make quick work Jokic and company? To learn more about listener...

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner live sweat the end of Game #1 between the Pacers and Cavaliers, while discussing if they think Indiana actually has a chance of advancing past the #1 seed in the East. Plus, how we're betting the upcoming Game #7 between the Warriors and Rockets, with Houston entering the contest as slight home favorites. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices v...

Back To The Futures Full Show from April 27th 2025, with Brandon Sprague 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

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner talk all things NBA Playoffs, including the Timberowlves with a statement Game #4 victory over the Lakers, and if Los Angeles has any chance at coming back in the series. Plus do the Pistons actually have a valid gripe against the officals and how will Clippers-Nuggets Game #5 follow up an all time ending in Game #4? To learn more about listener data and our privacy...

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner discuss Shedur Sanders' stunning fall in the draft, and just why Cleveland was the team that ended up taking a chance on him. Plus, who is the best way too early bet to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year? 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://podca...