Behind The Lines - Presented by inplayLIVE

Did Donald Trump influence a controversial World Cup decision? Pace and Shane break down the Balogun red card reversal, debate whether politics played a role, and unpack the fallout from one of the tournament's strangest stories. Plus, the latest CFL betting angles, Raptors news, and everything happening in the world of sports betting. Episode 172 If you want to join our community - use coupo...

Can a simple model help predict the World Cup? Pace and Shane break down the "World Cup Trapezoid of Excellence," discuss the latest betting angles for the tournament, recap another banger of a week in the CFL, react to the NBA betting investigation, and cover the biggest stories from around the sports betting world. Episode 171 If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDT...

This week, Pace, Shane and Gosu reflect on the moments that make sports betting memorable - from hitting big bets with friends to the community that has formed around inplayLIVE. Featuring highlights from the Kelowna retreat, key moments and a look at why the best part of betting might have nothing to do with the money. Plus! CFL picks and a look at the World Cup! Episode 170 If you want to join o...

This week, Pace and Shane break down a wild weekend in sports, from the Knicks' historic playoff run and NHL championship fallout to the UFC's controversial White House event. Plus CFL betting insights, World Cup betting angles, and a preview of the upcoming inplayLIVE retreat in Kelowna. Episode 169 If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHELINES for a discount here:...

This week, Pace, Shane and Gosu break down World Cup futures and the betting value Gosu sees on the board right now. Plus, NHL and NBA playoff talk, the latest FanDuel news, and another edition of Gridiron Grind for the CFL! Episode 168 If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHELINES for a discount here: inplaylive.com/members For some Free Sports Investing Training (from one of...

This week, Pace and Shane are joined once again by John 'Gosu' Wilson to grind the upcoming slate of CFL games, the new rule changes and what they mean for your bets - and yes, it's possible to be profitable betting CFL! Also - changes in Vegas, an email from a sportsbook, and more news in the sports betting world. Episode 167 If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHI...

This week, Pace and Shane look at the matchups in the NHL and NBA playoffs, plus dive into how much Pace's Wemby rookie card is, the cofounder of Draft Kings gets made at Kalshi, and much more! If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHELINES for a discount here: inplaylive.com/members For some Free Sports Investing Training (from one of the world's top live sports wage...

Could Victor Wembanyama be the future greatest of all time? This week, on a short and sweet episode, Pace and Shane dive into the current NBA and NHL playoff situation, what bets are looking good, and how to profit off the remaining games.  Episode 165 If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHELINES for a discount here: inplaylive.com/members For some Free Sports Investing Train...

This week, Shane and Pace try and answer the question of whether or not the break has any effect in the NBA playoffs - and whether or not teams or better off having a break - plus - upcoming hype, some news about FanDuel and much more! Episode 164 If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHELINES for a discount here: inplaylive.com/members For some Free Sports Investing Training (...

If you've ever bet on sports, chances are you've lost - but what determines a professional from a casual is how you bounce back and learn from your mistakes. This week, Pace and Shane talk about the week behind them and what it means to lose betting on sports - plus looking ahead to the NHL and NBA playoffs, Alberta's legalization and more! Episode 163 If you want to join our commun...

Prediction markets are taking over just about everything - from news to politics to sports, so this week Pace and Shane invite on a data scientist, Matt Ober from Social Leverage for a deep dive into the collision between sports betting, financial markets and everything in between - plus - upcoming hype, updates in the Terry Rozier case and much more! Episode 162 If you want to join our community...

If you've ever wondered what it's like to be in the greatest sports betting community on planet earth, this week Pace and Shane explain just that - with some somber news for some of those in the community, they touch on how impactful it can be to have a community of likeminded people to share your successes and failures with. Plus - looking ahead to the NBA and NHL playoffs! Episode 161...

This week, Shane and Pace dive deep into the upcoming NBA and NHL playoffs and the unique opportunity presented by this time of year in sports - tricks, tips and strategies to beat the books. Plus! Some shady book stories from Pace, and some news from Shane in the ever-changing world of sports betting. Episode 160 If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHELINES for a discount he...

This week, Pace and Shane break down Kalshi’s major legal win, what it means for prediction markets, and why sportsbooks should be paying close attention. They get into the battle with state regulators, the fine print that matters, and how platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket could keep changing the betting landscape. Plus - how March Madness went for inplayLIVE and more news in the world of sport...

This week, Pace and Shane take a deep dive into prediction markets, their rise in the industry and what it all means for the ever-changing landscape of sports betting. Plus - Pace's on-the-go sports betting setup from Kelowna! Episode 158 If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHELINES for a discount here: inplaylive.com/members For some Free Sports Investing Training (from...

A hockey bet with thousands across multiple books and odds providers voids - why? This week, Shane is joined by inplayLIVE member Mark Penelton for a deep dive into why, and what it means for the betting industry going forward. Plus - a look inside inplayLIVE with some futures, and learning what makes a professional sports bettor.  Episode 157 If you want to join our community - use coupon code BE...

This week, Pace and Shane invite Ryan Hammer back onto the show to dive deep into the Trapezoid of Excellence; what it is, how it works, and what it all means for March Madness! Plus - breaking news in the ever-changing world of sports betting. If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHELINES for a discount here: inplaylive.com/members For some Free Sports Investing Training (fro...

This week Pace and Shane are joined by Scotty Longshot for a deep dive into the side of sports betting most people never see. From long-shot betting and plus-money strategy to shady sportsbooks, account shutdowns, glitchy lines, and suspicious market movement, the guys break down the stories, lessons, and warning signs that sharp bettors learn the hard way. Plus - UFC fixing and more! Episode 155...

Did Kalshi get it wrong? The market on Iran’s Supreme Leader just paid out — but bettors are arguing about whether the resolution actually followed the rules. This week Pace, Shane, and Gosu dive deep into Khamenei controversy.  Plus! Offshore sportsbook risks, Alberta’s upcoming regulated betting market, and betting patterns around major events like March Madness. Episode 154 If you want to join...

An Olympic parlay paying $25,000 suddenly became $4,000 — after the bet had already hit. Shane and Gosu break down the viral McDavid MVP + points controversy, how correlated parlays are priced, and what this means for bettors going forward. Plus: NBA betting angles, NHL futures with Gosu, and special guest “Hawkeye” Tim Power joins to talk data and edge. Episode 153 If you want to join our communi...

This week Pace, Shane and Gosu dive into NBA futures and how the sharp money is approaching the board right now. Pace shares some big news from Maui - they talk Olympics bets, the NBA Allstar game and more. John shares some elite futures bets, the logic behind them, and what recreational bettors consistently get wrong when betting long-term markets. Plus: key angles to watch heading into the offse...

This week, Pace and Shane unpack the Super Bowl that, let’s be honest… left a lot of fans wanting more. From game flow to betting angles, coaching decisions and more, the guys unpack what made it such a tough watch and what bettors can actually take away from it. After that, a look at the NFL season as a whole, why it was Shane's worst betting season, and why it matters.  Episode 151 If you w...

This week, and Behind The Lines' 150th episode, Dr. Brett Abarbanel returns to break down the future of sports betting. Pace and Shane dive into how AI is reshaping betting strategy, the rapid rise of prediction markets, and the growing challenges regulators face as gambling, finance, and technology continue to collide. Plus! Some spiicy book stories, an update to the NBA betting scandal, and...

This week, Shane and Pace are joined by investigative journalist Danny Funt to discuss his new book, Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling. The conversation traces the modern gambling boom — from offshore books and regulation to prediction markets, limiting, legislation, and the incentives baked into the system itself. Plus! Look ahead to the Superbowl with Gosu! Episode...

On this week's episode, Shane and Pace dive into the newest controversy in the NFL - What actually defines a catch? Two nearly identical plays. ruled differently... they dive into the NFL’s catch rules, the idea of “surviving the ground,” and why subjective officiating continues to frustrate fans, bettors, and teams alike. Plus! Alberta joining the regulated market, and some picks for the Sup...