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 7 Player Props Bets Bets 18.10.2024

Week 7's NFL slate is headlined by a Super Bowl LVIII rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. Which player props stand out within that game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to dig into that game, laying out his favorite prop before detailing other yardage, touchdown, and SGP picks he likes this week.

NFL Week 7 Best Bets 17.10.2024

Week 7 is filled with fun games between high-profile teams. Where can we find betting value within those games on FanDuel? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing her read on the slate's biggest games and her favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

College Football Week 8 Betting Picks 16.10.2024

Week 8 is headlined by a key battle in Austin between Texas and Georgia. Where can we find betting value within that game and other key matchups at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview the action, discussing whether Texas can remain undefeated, his read on Alabama at Tennessee, and his favorite bets of the week.

NFL Power Rankings and Week 7 First Look 2024 15.10.2024

All four teams in the NFC North are boasting elite records and point differentials through Week 6. How do they stack up once we factor in all the data? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes outlines where all four teams stand in his power rankings and digs into divisional and conference futures markets before running through his favorite initial Week 7 bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Best Bets and Player Props for the Bills at the Jets 14.10.2024

The New York Jets face the Buffalo Bills Monday in their first game without Robert Saleh. How could the shift alter our approach to betting the game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Reseach's Jim Sannes breaks it all down, discussing his read on the spread and total, one prop impacted by the coaching change, and his favorite bets of the night.

NFL Week 6 Player Prop Picks 11.10.2024

Week 6 features a bunch of running backs who could be shifting into larger roles due to injuries in their backfields. How should we go about setting expectations for those players in the prop market? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to lay out her process for that, which yardage and touchdown bets she likes this week, and her favorite same-game parlay at FanDuel Sportsbook.

NFL Week 6 Betting Picks 10.10.2024

Week 6's NFL slate is headlined by some big games between teams that have gotten off to hot starts. Where can we find betting value within those games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel TV's Dubbs Anderson joins Jim Sannes to preview the slate, discussing his read on the week's biggest games and his favorite bets across all the games.

College Football Week 7 Betting Picks 09.10.2024

Week 7's college football slate is among the best we've seen, headlined by Ohio State at Oregon. Which bets stand out across the slate's biggest matchups at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins Jim Sannes to preview the week, discussing his read on Ohio State at Oregon, whether Texas can cover a big spread against Oklahoma, and his favorite bets of the week.

NFL Power Rankings and Week 6 First Look 08.10.2024

The Cincinnati Bengals have dug themselves a big hole but have shown massive life on offense. Can we consider betting them to make the playoffs at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into the data and lays out his view of the Bengals, a divisional future where he sees value, and his favorite NFL Week 6 spreads and totals.

Best Bets and Player Props for Saints at Chiefs 07.10.2024

The Kansas City Chiefs face the New Orleans Saints on Monday night in their first game without Rashee Rice. Which bets and player props stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook once we account for Rice's absence? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the game, discussing his view of the spread and total, a couple of player props he's eyeing, and his favorite SGP of the night.

NFL Week 5 Player Prop Best Bets 04.10.2024

The Week 5 NFL slate is littered with fun games, some of which could present good opportunities for player props. Which props stand out across FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing players he's looking to buy low on, which yardage and touchdown bets he likes, and an SGP to consider on FanDuel.

NFL Week 5 Best Bets 03.10.2024

Week 5 in the NFL features big-time matchups between AFC title contenders. Where can we find betting value within the key games? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to preview the Buffalo Bills at the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens at the Cincinnati Bengals before laying out her favorite bets of the week at FanDuel Sportsbook.

College Football Week 6 Best Bets 02.10.2024

College football playoff hopefuls Miami and Mizzou are both on the road this week facing quality opponents. Which bets stand out for those key matchups at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas joins Jim Sannes to preview Miami vs. Cal and Mizzou vs. Texas A&M, laying out his favorite bets across all of Week 6.

NFL Power Rankings and Week 5 First Look 2024 01.10.2024

With nearly a quarter of the season in the books, we're getting a better read on which teams are realistic contenders and which aren't. Can that give us any insight on the Super Bowl LIX futures at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into his updated power rankings and discusses a team he thinks is undervalued to win it all, another team that could rally to make the playoffs, an...

Monday Night Football Best Bets: Titans at Dolphins and Seahawks at Lions 30.09.2024

Week 4 brings us another Monday Night Football double-header as the Tennessee Titans take on the Miami Dolphins and the Seattle Seahawks host the Detroit Lions. Which bets and player props stand out for each game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews both games, laying out his thoughts on the total for Titans-Dolphins, key injuries for Seahawks-Lions, and his favorite props...

NFL Week 4 Player Prop Best Bets 27.09.2024

Week 4's NFL slate features a couple of spots where fun players are in plus matchups. How much should that alter our view of them in the player prop betting markets? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to discuss the role matchups play in his process, which yardage and touchdown props stand out to him this week, and a same-game parlay that has his eye at FanDuel Sportsbook.

NFL Week 4 Best Bets 26.09.2024

Week 4 in the NFL features some big matchups between teams that have gotten off to hot starts. Which bets stand out within those games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel TV's Dubbs Anderson joins Jim Sannes to preview Week 4's biggest games, outlining which bets he likes within them and his favorite picks of the week.

College Football Week 5 Best Bets 25.09.2024

Week 5 of the college football season finally brings us our first marquee matchup as the Alabama Crimson Tide host the Georgia Bulldogs. Which bets stand out for that game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Kent Padgett joins Jim Sannes to preview Week 5, discussing whether Alabama can win as a slight underdog, his view of other key matchups, and his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

NFL Power Rankings and Week 4 First Look 2024 24.09.2024

The Washington Commanders, Minnesota Vikings, and New York Jets have all looked great to open the year. Can they maintain the fast pace, and is there any lingering value in the futures market? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into all three teams, outlines whether they're worth buying into at current odds, and takes a look ahead to Week 4 bets he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Best Bets for Jaguars at Bills and Commanders at Bengals 23.09.2024

Week 3 closes on a high note with a Monday Night Football double-header featuring the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Buffalo Bills and the Washington Commanders at the Cincinnati Bengals. Which bets stand out for each game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes breaks down both games, discussing his read on the spreads and totals, which player props he's eyeing, and an SGP he li...

NFL Week 3 Player Prop Best Bets 20.09.2024

Week 3's NFL slate still presents us with a window to buy low on ascending players. Which props stand out across this week's games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to preview the action, discussing her read on some fluctuating situations, yardage props to target, and her favorite touchdown bets of the week.

NFL Week 3 Best Bets 19.09.2024

Week 3 in the NFL has plenty of high-profile matchups on the schedule. Where can we find betting value within them at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to break down the week, outlining her read on those key games and her favorite bets of the week.

College Football Week 4 Best Bets 18.09.2024

Conference play ramps up in Week 4 with some crucial matchups across college football. Where can we find betting value in those contests at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Kent Padgett joins Jim Sannes to preview Week 4, discussing his read on the slate's biggest games and his favorite bets of the week.

NFL Power Rankings and Week 3 First Look 2024 17.09.2024

As much as we want to avoid overreacting early in the NFL season, Week 3's NFL lines may actually have some underreaction spots where early data isn't being weighed in enough. Which teams should we be buying into based on what we've seen so far? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into the data, outlining his read on the New Orleans Saints, which team may be undervalued in the futur...

Monday Night Football Best Bets: Falcons at Eagles 16.09.2024

With no AJ Brown on Monday Night Football, we've seen the spread tighten and the total come down as the Atlanta Falcons face the Philadelphia Eagles. Is there still betting value in either of those markets at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the game, discussing his view of the spread and the total, which player props stand out to him, and his favorite SGP of the...

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