The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast

We are just one day away from the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City, so Action Network NFL Draft betting experts Luke Swain (aka VegasRefund) and Travis Reed join host Brendan Glasheen for their final picks. Together they go through positional plays, some over/unders, a couple longshot bets and lots more. Plus, we have Action's Director of Research Evan Abrams on the show to share h...

As a weary nation greets the news of a finalized Aaron Rodgers trade, our Action Network NFL Draft betting expert Luke Swain (aka VegasRefund) joins host Brendan Glasheen to discuss every pick in the Top 20 of this year's Draft. They are joined by Nick Guarisco, better known online as FantasyLawGuy, verified independently as one of the most accurate mock drafters of the last half decade. Together...

With the NFL Draft just days away, Action Network NFL betting experts Stuckey and Chris Raybon look at preseason win totals for the NFC. Together the guys look at each division in a wide-open NFC and determine which team there's value in backing and who you should look to fade. Is it simply the Eagles conference to take or will trendy teams like the Lions, Saints or Seahawks give them a run for th...

Elton John has told us that Saturday night's alright for fighting, so get a little action in with the help of Action Network MMA betting experts Sean Zerillo and Billy Ward. They join host Brendan Glasheen to breakdown another UFC Fight Night card filled with betting possibilities, including underdog spots, props and more. Plus, we learn a valuable lesson on why you should bet more often on fighte...

The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will begin their title defense this fall, but this week Action Network NFL experts Chris Raybon and Stuckey reconvene for a quick look up and down the win totals board in the AFC. Before next week's NFL Draft impacts some prices slightly, the guys discuss quarterback updates, free agent signings, coaching changes and more, as they highlight the...

The NFL Draft is just a week away, so Action Network experts Travis Reed and Luke Swain, aka VegasRefund, join host Brendan Glasheen to discuss the market movement taking place recently. With Bryce Young now seen as a lock at number one overall, how does this impact the rest of the board? Plus, the guys discuss a must-bet in Buffalo, recent rumors, and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices....

Sports betting has spread like wildfire across American since the repeal of PASPA five years ago. But where is the industry heading? And how many states are offering legal sports betting markets, online and at retail locations? Today's guests are experts on the industry and its power players, and they join host Brendan Glasheen for a frank discussion on the topic. Eric Raskin is the Media Director...

We head to the Show Me State this weekend, as Kansas City plays host to UFC Fight Night. Action Network UFC betting experts Sean Zerillo and Billy Ward join host Brendan Glasheen to break down the full slate, including their top props and underdog plays for Saturday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

The NBA Playoffs are here and with that comes Action Network betting experts Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson's best bets! Together the duo discusses their favorite bets for multiple series matchups beginning this weekend. They dive into sides, totals, player props, futures and take a look at MVP too. For even more NBA betting content, check out Action Network's NBA betting podcast; Buckets, with b...

The 2023 NFL Draft is two weeks away, so Action Network host welcomes James Weaver of sports data and analytics company Sports Info Solutions to the program to discuss the latest player rankings. Along with Action colleagues Luke Swain (aka VegaRefund) and Travis Reed, the group discusses the odds shakeup between Bryce Young and CJ Stroud, the impact of a recent Detroit Lions trade, and whether a...

With 13 fights on the cards and plenty of action, MMA betting experts Sean Zerillo and Billy Ward dive into their favorite plays for the UFC pay-per-view event, featuring Pereria against Adesanya as the main event. Together they give out their favorite underdogs, prop bets and more, all in under 30 minutes! Subscribe, rate and review and download the free, award-winning Action Network app for more...

With the 2023 NFL Draft just 3 weeks away, betting experts Travis Reed and Luke Swain (better known as @VegasRefund) return to the program to break down the current betting market. They tell host Brendan Glasheen how they foresee the Top Ten shaking out, including the likeliest suitors for Arizona's spot at number 3. Plus, we hear several picks, including a 100-1 kicker prop that's too good to pas...

An annual betting rite of spring, the Masters is the most prestigious major of the golf calendar. Before it tees off on Thursday morning, Action Network golf expert Jason Sobel welcomes on two special guests. First, Action's Director of Research Evan Abrams offers a unique look at recent betting history at Augusta, as well as the latest market report courtesy of sportsbooks taking action on the ev...

Did you know: if Jim Larrañaga wins the title, he'd be the oldest coach to ever win a title? Yes, that includes college hoops, college football, the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL, too. Facts like this are what make Director of Research Evan Abrams an asset to Action Network, and one of our most fun guests. He joins Michael Calabrese for a quick summary of the Final Four from a betting perspective, leverag...

Action Network's Predictive Analytics department has been hot this March, with winning player props in every round. Today they return with four quick plays for the Final Four, including a juicy "Top Scorer" prop only available at FanDuel for the Florida Atlantic vs San Diego State game. So hurry up and enjoy Nick Giffen and Sean Koerner's top plays before these numbers are long gone this weekend....

Action Network MLB betting experts Sean Zerillo, Collin Whitchurch and BJ Cunningham join host Brendan Glasheen again for a quick look at some best bets in the National League. Together the guys go division by division and break down their favorite preseason bets. Check out the AL episode if you missed it and subscribe to Action's podcast Payoff Pitch for more MLB betting content. 2 - NL EAST 10 -...

With Major League Baseball right around the corner, Action Network MLB betting experts Sean Zerillo, Collin Whitchurch and BJ Cunningham join host Brendan Glasheen for a quick look at some best bets in the American League. Together the guys go division by division and break down their favorite preseason bets. Keep an eye out for the NL episode coming soon and subscribe to Action's podcast Payoff P...

With 12 fights on the cards, the UFC heads to San Antonio and Action Network MMA betting experts Sean Zerillo and Billy Ward join host Brendan Glasheen to dive into all the action on Saturday. Together they give out their favorite underdogs, prop bets and more, and all in under 30 minutes! Subscribe, rate and review and download the free, award-winning Action Network app for more UFC betting conte...

The speculation about who will draft first has subsided, as the Carolina Panthers traded a ransom to the Chicago Bears for the top spot recently. Now Action Network NFL Draft betting experts Luke Swain and Travis Reed sit down with Brendan Glasheen for another weekly installment of our NFL Draft Betting Guide. As the dust has settled on the Bears' trade, how has the market moved? And what can we l...

Nick Giffen and Sean Koerner power Action Network's Predictive Analytics department, and they went 5-1 on their player props last round. They return for a Sweet 16 edition, with six new player props they are firing on as we head into the second weekend of March Madness. Assists, rebounds, points: these guys play 'em all. So act fast before the best prices vanish. Learn more about your ad choices....

As players continue to bounce around in the NFL, Action Network's Chris Raybon joins host Brendan Glasheen again to dive into NFL free agency. Find out who's gone where and what that means for teams, divisions and conferences in the NFL. In this episode, the guys dive into the NFC. Are the Eagles as good as they were last season? Is there more value in betting on the Saints or Falcons in the NFC S...

The NFL offseason has already had a big impact on bettors, with tons of quarterback movement and intrigue heading into the NFL Draft next month. Here to break it all down with host Brendan Glasheen is Action Network expert Chris Raybon, who goes team-by-team across the AFC, monitoring the offseason acquisitions and departures across the conference. Are the Broncos on the rise? Will the Colts ever...

We have plenty of UFC action to bet on this Saturday, even as March Madness rages on! MMA betting experts Billy Ward and Sean Zerillo return to preview the entire card with host Brendan Glasheen. Together we get underdogs, props and more, and all in under 30 minutes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Se...

The Big Dance looms, which means a bonanza of player props to bet on! Action Network Director of Predictive Analytics Sean Koerner and his colleague Dr. Nick Giffen tell host Brendan Glasheen their top plays in the player prop market across all 32 first round matchups. We have assists, points, and even a three-point prop in this fast-paced episode, so bring your ears along for the ride! We'll be s...

Action Network predictive analyst Nick Giffen has been betting March Madness seriously for almost a decade, and has developed a fun, simple way for gamblers to approach betting the bracket. Leveraging his data background (Nick has has a math Ph. D. from NC State), he identifies eight teams each season to target for a uniform, moneyline rollover approach. If any of these teams reach the Elite 8, th...