Covering The Spread

Covering the Spread

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A daily sports-betting podcast hosted by FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes and a rotating group of analysts, Covering the Spread outlines where you can find value at FanDuel Sportsbook when betting football, basketball, baseball, golf, NASCAR, and more.

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Covering The Spread

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Latest episode

Nov 6, 2025

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Episodes

NFL Divisional Round First Look and PGA American Express Preview 2023 17.01.2023

The matchups are all set for the NFL's Divisional Round, meaning we have opening markets to investigate. Where does the value lie with where the market currently sits? numberFire's Jim Sannes digs into what his numbers say and outlines one game where he's looking to bet both the spread and the total (3:34). Later, Brandon Gdula joins to discuss what his numbers are saying about the PGA Tour's Amer...

Monday Night Football Betting Preview, Cowboys at Buccaneers 16.01.2023

Wild Card Weekend wraps up Monday night as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Dallas Cowboys. Where can we find betting value in this one at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFIre's Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing his view of the traditional markets, which yardage bets stand out, and his favorite touchdown bets of the night.

NFL Wild Card Weekend Player Prop Betting Preview 2022 13.01.2023

The playoffs can sometimes bring changes to a player's role, offering up some volatility in the player prop market. Which players could benefit from high-leverage games? numberFire's Brandon Gdula joins Jim Sannes to preview Wild Card Weekend, discussing players primed to get a usage bump, how to bet their prop markets, and other player props he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.

NFL Wild Card Weekend Betting Preview 2022 12.01.2023

Six games are set to kickoff beginning Saturday for the NFL's Super Wild Card Weekend. Where can we find betting value across the games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the key matchups, outline how he sees them going down, and discuss his favorite bets of the week.

NBA Player Props for 1/11/23 11.01.2023

Eight games are scheduled across the NBA on Wednesday night, giving us ample opportunities to find quality bets. Which should we lock in at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to discuss his process for betting player props, which props he likes tonight, and other bets where he's seeing value for the slate.

NBA Betting for 1/10/23 and Sony Open in Hawaii Preview 10.01.2023

With the NFL now into the playoffs, it's time to shift more focus toward the NBA. Which bets stand out across the seven games on Tuesday night? numberFire's Brandon Gdula joins Jim Sannes to discuss his process for betting basketball and his favorite bets Tuesday at FanDuel Sportsbook (3:58). Later, Gdula gives a rundown of the PGA Tour's Sony Open in Hawaii and outlines which golfers are underval...

NFL Wild Card Weekend First Look 2022 09.01.2023

After a thrilling Week 18, the Wild Card Weekend matchups for the NFL have been set. Where can we find value in the opening betting markets? numberFire's Jim Sannes runs through what his numbers are saying about the slate, laying out the spots where he sees value and whether he's betting that now or holding out for a better number later.

NFL Week 18 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022 06.01.2023

Week 18 presents plenty of obstacles for betting player props with motivation varying wildly from one team to the next. Which props stand out once we account for this? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to discuss this, outlining fluid situations he's targeting, how to handle motivation, and his favorite props for Week 18 at FanDuel Sportsbook.

NFL Week 18 Betting Preview 2022 05.01.2023

Week 18 features several win-or-go-home matchups and others with big playoff implications. How should we bet those contests at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss that, previewing the slate's biggest games and outlining his favorite bets of the week.

College Football National Championship Betting Preview: TCU vs. Georgia 04.01.2023

After a pair of thrilling semifinal games, the Georgia Bulldogs and TCU Horned Frogs are set to battle Monday for the College Football National Championship. How should we bet the game at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing his read on the traditional markets and player props and where he's seeing value.

NFL Week 17 Betting Preview 2022 29.12.2022

Week 17 has several key matchups that will go a long way toward determining both byes and playoff spots. Where can we find betting value within the biggest games? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview those matches, outlining his read on them, which bets he's locking in, and where else he's turning across FanDuel Sportsbook's Week 17 spreads, totals, and moneylines.

College Football Playoff Semifinals Betting Preview 2022 28.12.2022

The College Football Playoff Semifinals are set for Saturday night. Which bets stand out for both Georgia versus Ohio State and Michigan versus TCU? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview both of those games, outlining his read on both the traditional markets and player props available at FanDuel Sportsbook.

NFL Week 17 First Look and Power Rankings Update 2022 27.12.2022

Week 17 features a bunch of games with big playoff implications for at least one of the teams. Where can we find betting value based on the odds at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Jim Sannes runs through what his numbers are saying about this week, lays out his favorite bets, and digs into his power rankings after accounting for projected injuries.

NFL Week 16 Betting Preview 2022 21.12.2022

Week 16 has plenty of impactful games for the postseason, but several of them are set to feature extreme weather. How should that alter our view of them from a betting perspective? numberFire's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview the week, discussing his view of the impacted games, where he's seeing betting value in the week's featured matchups, and his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Early-Season Men's College Basketball Takeaways 21.12.2022

The 2022-23 men's college basketball season is about a month and a half old. What have been the biggest takeaways from those opening games? Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss that, laying out keys to note, which surprise teams may be legit contenders, and which underwhelming teams may be primed to bounce back.

NFL Week 16 First Look and Power Rankings Update 2022 20.12.2022

Wind is threatening to impact a bunch of games across Week 16. Where can we find betting value at FanDuel Sportsbook after accounting for that? numberFire's Jim Sannes digs into what his numbers are saying about this week, outlining his updated power rankings, which spreads may be undervalued, and a total to snag where wind won't be an issue.

Monday Night Football Betting Preview, Rams at Packers 19.12.2022

The Los Angeles Rams picked up a surprise victory in Baker Mayfield's debut. Can they notch another and end the Green Bay Packers' slim playoff hopes? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing his read on the traditional markets, which player props stand out on both sides, and his favorite touchdown bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

NFL Week 15 Player Props and World Cup Final Preview 16.12.2022

This weekend is loaded for sports with both NFL Week 15 and the World Cup final between Argentina and France. Which bets stand out for each? JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to talk about situations he's targeting and yardage and touchdown props he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook (0:49). Later, The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins Sannes to discuss what his numbers are sayin...

NFL Week 15 Betting Preview 2022 15.12.2022

Week 15 in the NFL features plenty of games with big playoff implications. Where can we find betting value within those games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the slate, discussing his read on those key matchups, how he's betting them, and other bets he likes for Week 15.

College Football Bowl Season Betting Preview 2022 14.12.2022

College football bowl season gives us both plenty of betting opportunities and bowl pools. Which teams should we zero in on for both? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to talk bowl pool strategy, teams he thinks may be undervalued in those formats, and traditional bets he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.

NFL Week 15 First Look and Power Rankings Update 2022 13.12.2022

Week 15 is a key slate for determining playoff races in both the AFC and NFC. Which spreads stand out on the initial odds board at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Jim Sannes runs through what his numbers are saying, detailing spreads, moneylines, and totals where he's seeing value and outlining the top teams based on his power rankings after accounting for injuries.

Monday Night Football Betting Preview, Patriots at Cardinals 12.12.2022

Monday night's game between the New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals carries big playoff implications as the Patriots try to reclaim the 7 seed. Can they get the job done on the road? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the game, outlining his read on the traditional betting markets at FanDuel Sportsbook, player props, and which touchdown bets he's eyeing.

NFL Week 14 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022 08.12.2022

Player props for Week 14 in the NFL will start to trickle out soon. Which situations should we look to target once markets are posted? JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss how to handle surging rookies, fluid situations he's targeting, and which players may be due for touchdown regression this week.

NFL Week 14 Betting Preview 2022 08.12.2022

With the playoffs approaching, NFL Week 14 features several key matchups that could go a long way toward determining who advances to the postseason. How should we bet those high-profile games? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview those big matches, discussing where he's seeing value there and other bets he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.

World Cup Quarterfinals Betting Preview 2022 07.12.2022

The quarterfinals are set for this year's World Cup. Where can we find betting value in those matches at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss what his numbers are saying about the Round of 8 matches and where he's seeing value in the futures market.

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