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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Latest episode

Nov 6, 2025

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Episodes

NFL Week 3 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022 23.09.2022

Week 3 once again features some ambiguous situations across the NFL. How can we exploit those situations when betting player props? JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the week, discussing the impact of game environment on player props, players due for regression after two games, and his favorite props across all of Week 3's remaining games.

NFL Week 3 Betting Preview 2022 22.09.2022

Week 3 in the NFL features some big matchups for teams with Super Bowl aspirations. Where can we find betting value within those games? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the week's biggest games, outlining how teams match up with their opposition, key bets within those games, and other bets they're targeting in Week 3.

College Football Week 4 Betting Preview 2022 21.09.2022

Week 4's college football slate features some big early-season conference games. How should we bet the big showdowns? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the biggest matchups, discuss where he's seeing value within them, and lay out his favorite bets across the entire week.

NFL Week 3 First Look and MLB Strikeout Props for Tuesday 9/20/22 20.09.2022

With Week 2 fully in the rearview mirror, it's time to look ahead to Week 3. Which bets stand out across FanDuel Sportsbook this week? numberFire's Jim Sannes discusses where his model is seeing value and whether he's willing to bet it or not (24:10). Earlier, Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins to discuss his favorite strikeout props for Tuesday night (0:42), and numberFire's Brandon Gdula hops o...

NFL Week 2 Monday Night Football Preview 2022 19.09.2022

Week 2's Monday Night Football slate brings two games to the table with the Buffalo Bills hosting the Tennessee Titans and the Philadelphia Eagles squaring off with the Minnesota Vikings. How should we bet both games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams and numberFire's Jim Sannes preview the two games, discussing their view of the games, any traditional markets they're betting, and whic...

NFL Week 2 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022 16.09.2022

Week 2's player-prop markets allow us to take advantage of new information before it's fully baked into the market. Which situations are worth pouncing on at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to discuss his single-game prop-betting process, situations he's looking to attack this week, and his favorite bets on the board.

NFL Week 2 Betting Preview 2022 15.09.2022

Week 2's NFL games may not have the same gusto as Week 1's, but there are still some intriguing games and spots to attack based on what we saw the opening week. Which bets should we target for Week 2 at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams and numberFire's Jim Sannes preview the week, discussing some key games, how to properly account for the opening games, and their favorite bets of the we...

College Football Week 3 Betting Preview 2022 14.09.2022

Week 3 in college football comes with some intriguing non-conference matchups. Where can we find betting value in these games? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss early-season movement in his betting model, how he's betting the week's featured games, and his favorite bets across the entire weekend.

NFL Week 2 First Look and MLB Strikeout Props for Tuesday 9/13/22 13.09.2022

With Week 1 in the books, it's time to dig into Week 2 NFL betting lines. Where can we find value in the opening numbers? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down where his betting model is seeing value and whether he's betting it or not (10:02). Earlier, Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins to discuss his favorite strikeout props for Tuesday night (0:35), and Sannes recaps recommended bets from the pre...

Monday Night Football Betting Preview: Broncos at Seahawks 12.09.2022

To wrap up Week 1, Russell Wilson leads the Denver Broncos back to his old stomping grounds to face the Seattle Seahawks. Can Seattle pull off an upset in the opener? FanDuel's Ryan Williams and numberFire's Jim Sannes preview Monday Night Football, discussing the traditional markets for the game and where we can find value in the player-prop market.

NFL Week 1 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022 08.09.2022

Week 1 brings plenty of ambiguous roles and uncertainty, which presents opportunity for betting player props. Which bets should we look to target based on the numbers at FanDuel Sportsbook? JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his prop-betting process, what he's looking for within a prop menu, and his favorite bets across Week 1's games.

NFL Week 1 Betting Preview 2022 08.09.2022

Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season kicks off Thursday night. Which bets stand out across the opening week at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview Week 1's biggest games, discuss potential betting angles within them, and pinpoint the best bets to make right now across the entirety of the weekend.

College Football Week 2 Betting Preview 2022 07.09.2022

Week 2's college football slate features a couple of teams that impressed in Week 1. Can they run it back and notch another win on Saturday? Drew Martin of Wager Talk and Sports Grid joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss keeping a level head about last week's games, the biggest contests of Week 2, and his favorite bets across all of college football this week.

NFL Week 1 First Look and MLB Strikeout Props for Tuesday 9/6/22 06.09.2022

Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season is finally here. Which spreads and moneylines are currently showing value at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Jim Sannes discusses that in a first look at the opening week's numbers (12:43). Earlier in the show, Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins to discuss his favorite strikeout props Tuesday night across Major League Baseball.

Donovan Mitchell Trade Fallout and MLB Betting for Friday 9/2/22 02.09.2022

On Thursday, the Utah Jazz traded Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers for a package of players and picks. What's the Cavs' ceiling with Mitchell in the fold? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to discuss his view of the Cavs' standing in the East and their 2022-23 win total. Then, Sannes discusses his favorite moneylines and strikeout props across Friday's baseball slate (10:09).

College Football Week 1 Betting Preview 2022 31.08.2022

Week 1 of college football brings a loaded slate with a handful of high-profile games. Where can we find betting edges within those games? Parker Fleming of CFB-Graphs.com joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview Notre Dame at Ohio State and Oregon at Georgia before dishing out his favorite bets across all of Week 1.

MLB Moneylines and Strikeout Props for Wednesday 8/31/22 31.08.2022

We get Jacob deGrom on the bump tonight for the New York Mets in a big matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Which bets should we lock in for that game? numberFire's Jim Sannes discusses two components of that game in outlining the top moneylines and strikeout props to bet for Wednesday night. Later, Sannes discusses where his numbers are showing value for the NASCAR Cup Series' Cook Out Southern...

Strikeout Props for Tuesday 8/30/22 and NFL Week 1 Moneylines 30.08.2022

Tuesday night features a handful of interesting pitchers across Major League Baseball. Which of them are undervalued in the strikeout prop department? Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the night and discuss his favorite props at FanDuel Sportsbook. Later, Sannes breaks down two NFL Week 1 moneylines where his numbers are showing value (11:20).

MLB Moneylines and Strikeout Props for Monday 8/29/22 29.08.2022

Monday's MLB slate is limited but still features some value in both the moneyline and strikeout-prop markets. Which bets should we look to lock in at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down what his numbers are saying in both markets, highlighting one moneyline showing value and two strikeout props. Later, Sannes recaps the bets recommended across last week's shows.

MLB Player Props for Friday 8/26/22 and an NFL Season-Long Prop 26.08.2022

What MLB props stand out on Friday's 15-game slate? numberFire's Tom Vecchio dives into identifying home run props along with one strikeout prop. Finally, a season-long NFL prop for a running back, who has a big opportunity this season.

MLB Player Props for Thursday 8/25/22 and NFL Season-Long Prop 25.08.2022

What MLB props stand out on Thursday's slate? numberFire's Tom Vecchio dives into identifying home run props along with one strikeout prop. Finally, a season-long NFL prop for a running back, who has a big opportunity this season.

College Football Week 0 Betting Preview 2022 24.08.2022

The 2022 college football season officially gets underway this weekend. Where can we find value across Week 0 at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his college-football betting model, his read on some of Week 0's key games, and the best bets on the board.

Strikeout Props for Tuesday 8/23/22 and TOUR Championship Betting Preview 23.08.2022

Tuesday features a huge offering of MLB games and some fun markets for later in the week. Where can we find the best betting values? Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down his favorite strikeout props for Tuesday night. Later, numberFire's Brandon Gdula joins to discuss which golfers are undervalued for this week's TOUR Championship (9:52). Finally, Sannes discus...

MLB Strikeout Props for Monday 8/22/22 and AFC North Futures 22.08.2022

On Thursday, Deshaun Watson was suspended 11 games following nearly two dozen accusations of sexual misconduct. What's the Cleveland Browns' outlook in 2022 now that we have more clarity on the situation? numberFire's Jim Sannes analyzes the futures market by looking at both the Browns' futures and the AFC North divisional odds. Sannes also details his favorite strikeout props on Monday's baseball...

MLB Moneylines for Thursday 8/18/22 and NASCAR at Watkins Glen 17.08.2022

Which MLB moneylines stand out across Thursday's action? numberFire's Jim Sannes looks at opening numbers and outlines one spot where his numbers are showing value. Sannes also discusses his strikeout projections for the day and where we may be able to find value once lines open. Finally, Sannes discusses what his NASCAR betting model is saying about both the Cup Series and Xfinity Series this wee...

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