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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

QB Battle by the Bayou 23.08.2021

Sure. It's only the preseason. But the QB battle in New Orleans still matters as Brad builds today's Fade Five and looks for betting value as the Saints will face the Jaguars. Coming out of the weekend's NFL action, he's also looking at two season-long player props to jump on with Ja'Marr Chase and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. In MLB action tonight, Brad likes a prop on Marco Gonzalez as he faces Oaklan...

Predicting Preseason Value 20.08.2021

Week 2 of the NFL preseason is underway and with two more games tonight along with a full slate on Saturday Brad has plenty of football picks for today's edition of the Fade Five. The guys start with a season-long prop on Damien Harris, who looked solid for the Patriots on Thursday night. On tonight's schedule they guys have picks for Washington/Cincinnati and Kansas City/Arizona. In baseball Walk...

Fading All Things Houston 19.08.2021

There are plenty of fun props available for the upcoming NFL season and Brad continues to poke around to find the best. On today's episode: Which NFL squad will be the last winless team? Diving into the Fade Five, Ryan Tannehill and Brandon Aiyuk props make the list as does tonight's game between New England and Philadelphia. On the diamond, Brad expects the Yankees to take care of business and lo...

Seeing Green with Gibson 18.08.2021

Word out of Washington's training camp has Brad salivating over one particular prop on running back Antonio Gibson that he is ready to drop the hammer on. The guys also break down Sam Darnold and Chris Godwin props along with their picks on who will lead the league in receptions this season. Switching from football to baseball, Brad expects the Houston Astros to light up the scoreboard but a pitch...

Keep Fading the Cubs 17.08.2021

One full weekend of NFL preseason is complete and Brad is still on the hunt for value in season long player props. For today's Fade Five he has his eye on a trio of running backs with James Robinson, Kareem Hunt and Javonte Williams. On the baseball diamond, the guys go back to the well with Logan Webb and his strikeout prop. Plus, Brad did a spit take when he saw the lines for the Reds and Cubs t...

Turning Up the Heat 13.08.2021

After last night's performance from Mac Jones, Brad starts off today's episode revisiting the prop on who will start for the Patriots in Week 1. Then he dives into a couple of defensive player props with Chase Young and Justin Simmons. For tonight's action, the guys look to stay red hot with both NFL preseason and MLB. They have picks for all three preseason games on the schedule plus Brad gets cr...

Feasting on the Field of Dreams 12.08.2021

With a pair of preseason games on the NFL scheduled tonight, there's plenty of football bets and props on today's episode. Brad starts off the podcast with one of his top betting tips for folks that are new to the action. Then the guys dive in with a bet on tonight's game between Washington and New England plus regular season props on Lamar Jackson, Breshad Perriman and Alvin Kamara. In baseball (...

Cruising Through the South 11.08.2021

As we inch closer to the start of the NFL season, Brad keeps digging for some fun futures bets and discovered one tied to the Buccaneers and the NFC South that he loves at 5/1 odds. For NFL player props, the guys discuss Logan Thomas, Josh Allen and Travis Kelce. In baseball tonight, Brad is once again fading the Cubs but has a two-leg parlay as his top play for Wednesday. Plus, plenty of bonus ti...

Playoffs? Don't Talk About Playoffs 10.08.2021

On Tuesday morning, BetMGM released the most bet and least bet teams to make the NFL playoffs for 2021. Brad and Nate share the list and add their own picks. Then in the Fade Five, Brad features player props on D.J. Chark, Denzel Mims and Saquon Barkley. After a mixed bag on Monday, Brad is backing Max Scherzer's strikeout prop and the team total for the Red Sox before the guys dive in with some b...

Jones-ing for a Killer Value 09.08.2021

On this solo mission, Brad Evans, using Julio Jones' varied season-long yardage props as a guide, explains why shopping around can seriously boost your bankroll. From there, he dives into Monday's 'Fade Five,' giving his hard stances on props tied to Darnell Mooney, Miles Sanders and Laviska Shenault. Examining the near-term, he also tosses out his top players in MLB, including action on Luis Cast...

Receiving Value with the Steelers 06.08.2021

Thanks to last night's (zzzzzzz) game, Brad has the Cowboys and Steelers still on his mind so he lines up a few season props on Chase Claypool, Amari Cooper and Najee Harris. Kirk Cousins was also in the news Thursday which has the guys fading his total touchdown prop. Plus Thursday was not too kind to the guys' MLB picks so they are ready to get back on track with the Yankees, Nationals and bonus...

We (sort of) Have Football! 05.08.2021

The snooze fest that is the Hall of Fame Game is set for tonight so before getting to today's Fade Five, Brad and Nate give their favorite bets for the battle(?) between the Cowboys and Steelers. With NFL on the brain, the guys also have season props for Patrick Mahomes, A.J. Brown and Tee Higgins. On the diamond tonight, look for the Reds to win big and Brad expects Tim Anderson to have a multi-h...

Debating the Size of Your Hammer 04.08.2021

Brad is breaking out the sledgehammer on a few of today's picks, while Nate is tapping away with a rubber mallet. It's up to you to decide how confident you are with today's Fade Five. Featured on this episode in the NFL are the Colts and Titans, Darrell Henderson, T.J. Hockenson and DeVante Parker. On the diamond it was a mixed day yesterday so the guys are ready to dive back in with Jon Gray and...

Early Morning Math 03.08.2021

Brad tries to make Nate's head explode with a season-long prop on the Seattle Seahawks that requires more math than Nate is willing to handle without additional coffee. Listen for NFL futures on Jerry Jeudy, Travis Etienne and Nick Chubb. In the MLB, Brad is bullish on Kenta Maeda and Hyun Jin Ryu for strikeouts tonight. Then in Bonus Time, the guys load up on a few baseball parlays to hopefully p...

Catching a Buzz at Camp 02.08.2021

Quite a few players are feeling the Training Camp buzz and Brad has found a few futures bets tied to some of the hottest young names in the NFL. Included in today's Fade Five are Elijah Moore, Rondale Moore, Irv Smith and Trey Lance. Over in the MLB, the guys expect the Giants to smash the Diamondbacks but think Jesus Luzardo will tuck under his strikeout prop when the Marlins face the Mets. Hoste...

Say Hello! To Detroit Kitties 30.07.2021

On this solo flight, Brad Evans discusses a two-leg team special tied to the Lions. From there, he cannonball splashes into the Fade Five arguing season-long picks on Gus Edwards, Russell Gage and Jonathan Taylor. Finally, Brad rounds the bases with sizzling takes on AJ Pollock, the Jays’ run output and BONUS TIME in the MLB. Make some moola and kick off the weekend right. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Listener Submitted Props 29.07.2021

Shoutout to all the loyal listeners of the podcast as today Brad selected three NFL futures from your submissions on Twitter. Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa and Myles Gaskin made the list. In today's baseball action, the guys expect the Brewers to light up the scoreboard and feature a prop on Fernando Tatis. Plus, bonus time features extra MLB picks and a NBA bet for tonight's draft.  Hosted by Simp...

Kamara Koncerns? 28.07.2021

Training Camps are getting underway across the NFL so the guys have plenty of NFL player props to talk about. Today's list includes Chase Edmonds, Aaron Rodgers and Alvin Kamara along with an interesting team prop for Washington. In the MLB, Tuesday was profitable so Brad hopes to keep it rolling with Tyler Megill and Andrew Heaney plus a few bonus two-leg parlays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Betting the Packers with Rodgers 27.07.2021

Before getting to today's Fade Five, Brad kicks off the podcast with thoughts on Davante Adams now that Aaron Rodgers has reported to Packers camp. The guys then dive in with more NFL futures including Brandin Cooks, Dalvin Cook and Joe Burrow. Today's MLB picks are both strikeout props with Sandy Alcantara and Kenta Maeda. Plus, after a successful day on Monday, the guys are loaded with more base...

Profiting on Pitts 26.07.2021

NFL Training Camps continue to get underway and Brad is loaded up on player props for the upcoming season. On today's Fade Five you'll find Jalen Hurts, Odell Beckham, Jr and Kyle Pitts. In the MLB, he has his eye on game 2 between the Mets and Braves and a strikeout prop for Mike Minor has he takes on the White Sox. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

Rushing to the Under 23.07.2021

The Michael Thomas news kicks off today's podcast as Brad looks for betting value knowing the star wide receiver could be out until Week 7. Then in the Fade Five, Brad is down on the season props for DeAndre Hopkins, Kadarius Toney and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. On the diamond, the guys are looking for a trio of strikeouts from Wily Peralta and a lot of runs from the Dodgers. In Bonus Time, Brad adds...

A Not-So-Big Ben? 22.07.2021

After a slimmed-down photo of Big Ben appeared on social media Wednesday, Brad took it as a sign to look at some preseason props for the Steelers, including their signal caller. Dallas Goedert and Zach Wilson also make the list for today's Fade Five. On the diamond, Brad is not expecting a lot of runs for Oakland (Nate is) and he put together a two-leg parlay with Matt Moore and Blake Snell. Plus,...

Goodbye, Basketball 21.07.2021

Congratulations to the Milwaukee Bucks for taking home the hardware last night to cap off the 2021 season. It's time to turn all of our attention on the Fade Five to hardball and football futures. Brad starts things off with an interesting prop special for the Dallas Cowboys before giving his picks on Kenny Golladay, Darrell Henderson and Lamar Jackson. In the MLB, the guys disagree on a Cubs prop...

A Milwaukee Happy Ending? 20.07.2021

The Bucks have a chance to bring the 2020-21 NBA season to an end tonight and that has Brad drooling over several player props and a handful of cross-sport parlays with tonight's full MLB slate. Among the hoops players included in today's episode are Brook Lopez, Pat Connaughton, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Devin Booker. On the diamond Brad is eyeing Dallas Keuchel and Trevor Rogers along with the P...

Monday NFL Futures 19.07.2021

The guys have plenty of MLB picks, including some in bonus time, but with the flood of NFL player props and futures released in recent days Brad focuses the start of today's episode once again on his favorites. Included in today's list are Robby Anderson, Kyler Murray and Jets rookie Michael Carter. On the diamond, Brad likes a Reds bet at plus odds and has his eye on Casey Mize taking on the Rang...

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