The Advantage

Mike Fiddle is joined by JP Sticco to get ready for the NFL season. Only 6 weeks away, Mike and JP discuss win totals worth wagering on, break down how schedules effect division odds, and discuss fantasy players who’s MVP/awards odds are surprisingly high, and may indicate a fantasy breakout performance. Follow @AdvantagePod_SE on Twitter and make sure to subscribe to our show so you never miss an...

Michael Fiddle is joined by Eric Katz to break down the trade rumors circling around Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell, and if there are angles to get ahead of the market and bet potential landing spots. They also discuss Deandre Ayton returning to the Suns: what does this mean for Phoenix's odds and also what does it indicate for the Pacers' plans this season? Follow @AdvantagePod_SE on T...

Mike reflects on the free agency frenzy of early July by looking at the NBA title odds and futures market to talk about which moves he liked, and which teams he has early bets on. Mike discusses the Durant trade landscape and angles to bet that, the under reaction to the Gobert trade, and the over reaction to James Harden being washed. Follow @AdvantagePod_SE on Twitter and make sure to subscribe...

In the wake of the 2022 NBA Draft last week, Mike, Gibby, and Austen go back 5 years and redraft the 2017 draft class. There is an expression in sports that says you cant judge a draft for 5 years, so we explore this by going back and redrafting! Beyond just picking names, we discuss which players have had the best fit, worst fit, biggest over-performer, and player we still haven't given up on...

Mike is joined by professional tennis handicapper Fish Fisher to break down Wimbledon. Fish (@Fish_Fisher4) discusses players to take on a futures bet to potential win, futures worth taking as hedge opportunities, first round matchups he likes, and projects forward to later rounds and matchups he hopes to get so he can bet on. Follow @AdvantagePod_SE on Twitter and make sure to subscribe to our sh...

Michael is joined by William Harris, host of the All Rookie Podcast, to break down the storylines and betting lines going into the 2022 NBA Draft. They talk about the first pick, the pivoting 4th spot, players to go top 10, players to go in the first round, and discuss the individual lines of AJ Griffin, Jaden Ivy, Dyson Daniels, Jeremy Sochan and many more. Together they break through the rumor m...

Mike and Eric review the point spread, the total, and a few key player props heading into Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Although they disagree on the team to back, they did agree on the play on the total and the players to back in a props market. Is Game 6 Klay a real thing? Is Tatum going to show up and score consistently? Mike and Eric try and provide the best angles heading into the pivotal elimina...

Mike starts the episode off by talking about 5 key statistics and discusses whether they are relevant or irrelevant towards sports capping. Then, he gives out his 3 bets for tonight, and explains unit distribution between his picks. He is on the spread, a total, and a player prop going into Game 3 of the NBA Finals! Follow @AdvantagePod_SE on Twitter and make sure to subscribe to our show so you n...

After the Celtics steal Game 1 on the road, Mike records his instant reaction podcast to the game. He reviews the game by asking a few key questions, like most important run, key stats, game MVP, etc. Then, Mike pulls up the Game 2 lines posted by the sports books and gives his first look reaction and early leans. Follow @AdvantagePod_SE on Twitter and make sure to subscribe to our show so you nev...

Mike and Austen quickly review game 7 and the Jimmy Butler 3 point shot. They discuss the upcoming Warriors vs Celtics NBA Finals. They break down best bets for Game 1 side, discuss total and pace, series bets, and player props. Finally, they make predictions on who wins and in how many games. Follow @AdvantagePod_SE on Twitter and make sure to subscribe to our show so you never miss an episode !...

Mike and Eric break down how to bet the Heat vs Celtics Game 6. They review the key players who have injury concerns and discuss how each player's status impacts the spread and total. They explain how the line indicates that only Tyler Herro will be out, and give perspective bets on that likely scenario. Mike and Eric discuss player props on Jimmy Butler, Jayson Tatum, Victor Oladipo, and more...

Mike breaks down the NBA Draft odds and provides his personal very large play on the NBA First Pick. He explains how this years playoffs impacts the teams drafting at the top, and the difference between NBA Scouts and NBA Twitter's consensus and why that opens up a lot of value to bet. Then, Mike takes an early look at NFL futures bets and gives his pick for 1 teams Over win total, 3 teams und...

Releasing his 20th episode, Mike explains why its so hard to predict the Mavericks-Warriors series given the shooting variance. Then he handicaps Game 3 of Boston vs Miami, offering advice to bet on a side, a total, and a futures bet! A quick episode that should help heading into Game 3! Follow @AdvantagePod_SE on Twitter and make sure to subscribe to our show so you never miss an episode ! PropUp...

With a break in the NBA Playoffs, Mike and Austen recap some of the Playoffs thus far. Amongst many topics, they discuss the Deandre Ayton situation, the upcoming offseason of the 76ers and Grizzlies, and hand out some Mid Playoff Awards, and even discuss some rule changes they would make. The Playoff Awards were amazing and start at 35:30. Follow @AdvantagePod_SE on Twitter and make sure to subsc...

Mike runs through some quick hot takes from the 4 teams that played in the Game 7's Sunday. He then previews the best bets to take as we head into the Conference Finals between Celtics/Heat and Mavs/Warriors. After dominating the first two rounds - Mike provides a series bet, a Game 1 spread, and a Game 1 total to take! Follow @AdvantagePod_SE on Twitter and make sure to subscribe to our show...

Mike and Eric break down the Thursday May 12 NBA Playoff slate with bets on sides, totals, and props! The Miami Heat go to Philly, and the Suns are in Dallas against the Mavs. Both road teams are up 3-2 with a chance to close it out. They discuss the series from various angles and how it impacts the bets going into both Game 6's. Follow @AdvantagePod_SE on Twitter and make sure to subscribe to...

Mike quickly recaps each of the Round 2 Game 3 NBA Playoff games, all of which were won by the home team. Mike breaks down the main aspect that he saw in the games, and explores game 4 betting opportunities for all of them, as well. Listen for a lot of betting advice going into game 4 for each of these four playoff series. Follow @AdvantagePod_SE on Twitter and make sure to subscribe to our show s...

Recorded last night in the wee hours, Mike sits down to recap his reactions to the Celtics-Bucks as well as Warriors-Grizzlies pair of Game 2's. All betting talk in this one, Mike explains how betting statistics came into play for his bets on those games, and what hes jumping on moving forward. Follow @AdvantagePod_SE on Twitter and make sure to subscribe to our show so you never miss an episo...

Mike is back with Eric to break down the Heat/Sixers and Mavs/Suns series. They explore what they are seeing on the court, as well as what they are betting on for sides, game totals, series plays, and player props. A great conversation with a heavy betting focus! Follow @AdvantagePod_SE on Twitter and make sure to subscribe to our show so you never miss an episode ! PropUp on ThriveFantasy this NB...

Mike and Erik record an instant reaction to the Boston Celtics sweeping the Brooklyn Nets. They run through the 3 seasons KD and Kyrie have been in Brooklyn, and what comes in the 4th. They also preview the Celtics Bucks round 2 series and then give a few hot takes for whats happening in the Western Conference. Follow @AdvantagePod_SE on Twitter and make sure to subscribe to our show so you never...

Mike starts off this episode using Tuesday night's games to discuss some lessons learned in NBA Playoff Betting and how we can apply those lessons moving forward. He also reviews his card for Wednesday games, as well as a quick look ahead for two of the Thursday games as well! Follow @AdvantagePod_SE on Twitter and make sure to subscribe to our show so you never miss an episode ! PropUp on Thr...

Mike starts the episode explaining his fandom in the NBA and how things came full circle when Tatum hit a game winner vs the Nets. Now that Game Ones have wrapped up across the 8 NBA Playoff series, Mike records his thoughts on the Sunday games and forecasts the remaining Game 2’s and his thoughts for where to bet them. He gives his betting card for Monday night, and a pick for a Tuesday and Wedne...

After the first set of Game 1's in the NBA Playoffs, Mike does quick thoughts on each game. He also discusses where his head is at for the lines approaching game two in those series, discussing where he wants to get early action based on what he saw today. Finally, he goes over his Sunday card with predictions for game 1 of Heat-Hawks, Nets-Celtics, and Bucks-Bulls. Follow @AdvantagePod_SE on...

Mike and Austen reflect on the season, break down the play in games and well as the series we already know about. They discuss the unknown of certain injuries and how those impact the odds; and identify some key bets to take now. Finally, they end with discussing which teams or people have the most to lose in the playoffs. Follow @AdvantagePod_SE on Twitter and make sure to subscribe to our show s...

With the NBA season coming to a close, Mike previews some teams, players, and betting trends he is both backing and fading for the play in tournament and first round of the playoffs. Listen now to know what lines to jump on when the matchups are set! Mike provides numbers and odds he expects to see in the lines and mentions what we need to jump on and bet right away. Follow @AdvantagePod_SE on Twi...