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The Fade Five with Brad Evans

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Brad Evans and Nate Lundy quickly take fans through each day's betting opportunities. Each show contains their top five picks, which can come from spreads, totals, props or anywhere else there is favorable action in the world of sports. And, of course, stick around for "Bonus Time" picks because sometimes five just isn't enough. Fast-paced. Transparent. Informational. Entertaining. Engaging. Tout-free.

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Mar 26, 2026

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Episodes

Waxing the Glass 04.05.2022

On this Hockey Hump Day edition of the podcast, Nate is looking to bounce back after going 0-3 in last night's playoff action so he loads up three more picks for tonight. Player props in the NBA playoffs are featured heavily including four different rebounding picks. In the MLB, "Fade the Reds" is in full effect this season so Brad is all over the Brewers before giving his usual 'no home run' parl...

Double-Doubling Down 03.05.2022

Today's episode is loaded like an all-you-can-eat taco buffet. Nate was profitable on Day 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs so he hopes to keep the streak rolling in tonight's Eastern Conference games. In the MLB, Brad takes us out West for the Giants/Dodgers rivalry before dipping into the NBA playoffs with Grayson Allen and Ja Morant. In Bonus Time, it's more NHL with Nate and plenty of picks in the...

Back to the Futures 02.05.2022

From the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the NBA and even NFL, today's episode is packed with futures bets. But, don't worry. Brad also has plenty of picks for tonight's action too if you're like Nate and want the instant payouts. On the ice, Nate likes the Maple Leafs at home and is eyeing the total in Edmonton. Brad has a MLB player prop on Pablo Lopez and two player props in the Phoenix/Da...

Draft Day Dollars 28.04.2022

The bro hugs will be overflowing in Las Vegas tonight as the NFL Draft takes the stage. Brad opens up today's podcast recapping his favorite picks for the draft tonight. Then the guys jump into the Fade Five with a two-leg parlay on the ice from Nate. Brad then give MLB picks on Jose Quintana as well as the Houston Astros. For tonight's NBA action, Brad is on an under for Joel Embiid but thinks Ja...

The Early Morning Shakes 27.04.2022

Brad witnessed an interesting slice of humanity as he rolled out of bed very early this morning in Vegas to prepare for today's episode. The guys talk NFL Draft off the top before Nate gets the Fade Five rolling with another pick on the NY Rangers tonight in the NHL. Brad likes the Phillies on a simple two-leg same game parlay tonight and has his eye on San Diego's Mackenzie Gore as a player prop....

Ice Trae 26.04.2022

There are 13 games in the NHL, a full slate of MLB, the NBA playoffs and the upcoming NFL Draft so today's episode is an over-loaded Taco Tuesday. The marquee game of the night in hockey will take place at MSG with the Rangers and Hurricanes and Nate likes the home team. On the diamond, Brad is watching the weather in Chicago and the total for the White Sox/Royals game as well as the team total fo...

Under Control 25.04.2022

The title of today's episode should give you an idea of where a lot of the picks are living tonight. And it also references the fact that Brad is in Las Vegas and still managed to be up early to record the Fade Five. Only one NHL game is scheduled tonight, but you know Nate had to get a pick in on it. The guys disagree on what to expect in the Red Sox/Blue Jays game but are all over a player prop...

A Doggy Dogg World 22.04.2022

Brad's on a cold streak in the NBA but he's hoping the underdogs can help him get back to winning in tonight's games. Today's episode starts off with a no home run parlay before diving into the NHL with Colorado/Edmonton. On the diamond, Brad likes the surprising Oakland A's as well as Hunter Greene. To hopefully break the ice, Brad has player props on Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozen. Then the guys p...

Seeing Green in Denver 21.04.2022

As Brad is stuck in quarantine, thank goodness there's plenty of action to bet on to keep him entertained. For today's #TequilaThursday the guys are loaded up on baseball, hockey and basketball. On the ice, Nate says two teams with nothing to play for should light the lamp plenty of times. On the diamond, Brad likes two different totals for the Pirates as well as the Diamondbacks/Nationals game. D...

In Sickness and in Health 20.04.2022

True story: Nate tried to get Brad to take the morning off again to continue to battle the cold/flu/syphilis he has, but Brad wanted to power through for today's Fade Five. So here we go! In the MLB, Brad has his no home run parlay for you along with a bet on the total in the Mets/Giants and a prop on Vlad Guitierrez. In the NHL, it's a light schedule but Nate is eyeing value in the Oilers/Stars m...

Maximum Maxey 18.04.2022

It's a full buffet of sports betting today as the guys load up on baseball, basketball and hockey to start the week. After a very profitable weekend on the ice, Nate is hoping to keep the good times rolling with the Hurricanes facing the Coyotes. On the diamond, Brad of course has a four-leg 'no home run' parlay for you along with a same game parlay on Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers. Brad also pa...

No Home Run? No Problem 15.04.2022

Baseball, basketball, hockey and even football all make appearances on today's episode of the podcast. After getting slammed with his hockey picks yesterday, Nate looks to recover with picks on both of the games scheduled tonight in the NHL. In the MLB, Brad has plenty of player props and continues to ride his streak of "no home run" parlays. In the NBA play in tournament, C.J. McCollum and Evan M...

Sho'ing Off 14.04.2022

The NBA has the night off before the play-in tournament continues to the guys focus their attention on the NHL and MLB for today's episode. Nate starts things off with puck line bets on two heavy favorites. For his featured bets, Brad rolls with player props on Sho Ohtani and George Springer plus he thinks the total is too high in Colorado tonight for Cubs/Rockies. In Bonus Time, Nate puts 5 heavy...

Do-It-All Dejounte 13.04.2022

Brad had a profitable night in the NBA on Tuesday so he's looking to keep the streak going tonight. Kevin Huerter, LaMelo Ball and Dejounte Murray are each featured on today's episode along with a handful of picks on the lines and totals for Hornets/Hawks and Spurs/Pelicans. There are only three games on the ice tonight, but Nate has picks for TNT doubleheader. Finally, in the MLB Brad eyes the to...

Playing the NBA Play-Ins 12.04.2022

The NBA playoffs get started tonight with the Play-In games and Brad and Nate have loaded up today's episode with picks and player props to add to the fun, including a five-leg same game parlay. In addition to the Cavaliers/Nets and Clippers/Timberwolves, the guys have MLB player props for Mookie Betts and Alex Cobb along with a pair of SGPs on the diamond. Nate is eyeing the NHL total for Florida...

Aiming for the Fences 08.04.2022

Brad hit his home run prop on yesterday's podcast so he's throwing out another pick to kick off today's episode. In the MLB, player props on Logan Webb and Jon Gray are featured in the Fade Five. The Hornets/Bulls game should get off to a hot start and Brad has a 3 leg moneyline NBA parlay for you. Nate has his usual NHL picks before the guys load up bonus time with more on the ice and the diamond...

Opening Day Opportunities 07.04.2022

With the baseball season (finally) here, the guys are excited to load up on MLB picks and player props on today's #TequilaThursday episode. Brad wants to bet on the long ball to start things off and helps Nate find a long odds payday. On the ice, Nate has a pick for the Penguins/Rangers game and two over/under picks in Bonus Time. The guys disagree on the 76ers/Raptors game but are aligned on what...

Mapping Out a Win 06.04.2022

In this geographically-challenged episode, Brad and Nate look for value in the NBA as the teams wrap up the regular season and grab their final positions in the seedings. On the ice, Winnipeg and Calgary should pick up easy wins while the Golden Knights look to stay red hot against the suddenly sliding Canucks. In Bonus Time, Brad rolls out two NBA player props on Jason Tatum and Dwight Powell. Ho...

Nickel and Diming the NBA 05.04.2022

With Nate recovering from his in-person celebration of Kansas winning the national title in New Orleans, Brad takes off on a solo mission hammering a LOADED NBA slate. He tips things off with a two-leg 3P special before diving into the Fade Five. Featured bets on the Raptors, Magic, Rudy Goebert, Terry Rozier and Portland upstart Drew Eubanks are detailed. Rounding out the pod, he tosses out multi...

Cutting Down the Nets 04.04.2022

The national championship game is here and Brad has loaded up today's episode with plenty of picks and bets for tonight's action. Two different same game parlays make the list, including one for those of you in jurisdictions where you can bet on college player props. The he gives his picks on the spread and the total. Nate is in New Orleans for the game, but still has his eyes on the ice including...

Bets on Bourbon Street 01.04.2022

It's a Finally Friday Final Four edition of the podcast as the guys get you ready for NBA and NHL action tonight along with their favorite bets for Kansas/Villanova and Duke/North Carolina on Saturday night. After hitting on all his hockey picks yesterday, Nate  is hoping to stay hot on the ice with a pick on the total for the Predators/Sabres game. Brad has a two-leg NBA player prop parlay that N...

Glass Half Full 31.03.2022

With plenty of hockey and hoops action, today's #TequilaThursday edition of the podcast is packed with potential shots of cash. The guys start with a tournament special for the upcoming Final Four weekend before Nate dives in on the Bruins/Devils game tonight in Boston. Brad did not have luck fading Giannis earlier in the week but he's going to tempt fate and try it again. 1st half lines have been...

Biting into the Big Apple 29.03.2022

With the Final Four still days away, Brad and Nate look to tonight's semifinal action in the NIT to satisfy their basketball cravings with picks on the winners and totals. The guys both like the Jazz on the road tonight but are focused on the first half line for betting value. Brad is on a NBA heater so he's loaded up three different player props on today's episode. Plus, with nine games on the NH...

Blue Blood Monday 28.03.2022

With the Final Four set and the Blue Bloods representing in New Orleans, Brad opens up the podcast with his thoughts on the final teams and where the value is for a futures bet. Then in the Fade Five, Brad's love of college basketball sends him digging deep for a handful of bets in The Basketball Classic. Nate has picks on the ice in a light slate of games including a home underdog. In the NBA, Da...

Sweet Dreams 25.03.2022

The second half of the Sweet 16 is on tap tonight so Brad and Nate are loaded up with picks for NCAA, NBA and NHL. The guys have individual picks for each of the games tonight and a look ahead to Arkansas and Duke tomorrow. On the ice, Nate is eyeing the total between the Penguins and Rangers and Brad has a couple NBA player props including a bullish prediction for Klay Thompson. Bonus Time featur...

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