The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

If you're looking for painful bets to make this Sunday, the NFL has you covered. Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to preview every game on the NFL gambling slate, including the Eagles visiting the New York Jets, the lowly Giants headed to limping Buffalo, and the reeling Vikings visiting the potentially resurgent Chicago Bears. Together Chad and Simon make th...

What a Sunday! Our Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter nail their Foxhole, Executive Decision and Big Balls Bet of the Week, and earn a push on Simon Says with Atlanta-2. They finish with a winning record for their contest picks, and get their survivor pick correct with Detroit. So our duo rides high in this episode, still in awe of how the Steelers were able to secure...

Professional gamblers have called to scream at Action Network NFL betting expert Simon Hunter, so his co-host Chad Millman play their Thursday round of Sharp Calls to see how this week's betting dust will settle. Plus, we hear about the New York Jets, the Detroit Lions and a surprising amount of love for the Atlanta Falcons and their quarterback Desmond Ridder. The guys also narrow down their Favo...

After an undefeated 5-0 week in their free-to-play $100k contest, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter roll into NFL Week 5 feeling good. Together they go through every game on the board, including the Bills heading to London, the Packers headed to the desert and a classic Rah Rah Mike Tomlin spot versus Baltimore. They give out their early picks and leans as they look to narrow do...

After a terrific Sunday with their contest picks, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are delighted to jump on the line to recap the day. Plus, they give their early leans for NFL Week 5 betting and offer insights on Monday Night Football tomorrow. Are the Buffalo Bills the best team in football now? Should Brandon Staley be imprisoned? Will Mac Jones every become a Which Nipple Qua...

Divisional road underdogs! Taylor Swift heading to New Jersey! A battle of two of the most clueless coaches in the NFL in Los Angeles! This week's NFL slate offers a little something for everybody. Luckily Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to narrow down their top plays for NFL Week 4, including their Big Balls Bet of the Week and a long hard look at the Dolph...

We have the Dolphins clashing with the Buffalo Bills. The Ravens heading to Cleveland. Even the Detroit Lions flying to Lambeau for a Thursday night affair. So many excellent games to get to, and so little time! Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive into all the games, discussing the sides they are leaning towards across a slate filled with intrigue. They give out a...

Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter pivoted last minute for NFL Week 3, selecting teams like the Saints, Texans and Panthers in their free Favorites Podcast $100,000 Pro Football Pick 'em Podcast. It ended in a mediocre performance, but a better Sunday than the Commanders, Cowboys or Chicago Bears enjoyed. The guys go through all their picks from the slate, recapping all the action...

As our old pal Colin Cowherd once told us "there's a sea of money out there," and this week Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to narrow down the best ways to reel in some of that cash. Together they discuss Sharp Calls from the pro bettors in Simon's life, select a Big Balls Bet of the Week, welcome on Director of Research Evan Abrams for the top trends and hi...

If you love betting on the NFL, you've found the right place. Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to discuss every game on the NFL Week 3 slate from a betting perspective, including intriguing opportunities with the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans. We hear trends backing the New England Patriots, and why the sharps are backing the Tampa Bay Bucs this week versus Phila...

After a 3-2 performance in our weekly free-to-play Favorites Podcast $100k Pro Football Pick 'em Contest, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are in high spirits for their Sunday recap episode. Together they go through every game Sunday afternoon as they prepare for a Sunday Night Football sweat in the evening. They discuss their best and worst calls of the week, the prices and li...

Our weekly round of Sharp Calls was spot on last week, with professional bettors hollering at our hosts over the Buccaneers and Arizona Cardinals, who both covered as sizable underdogs in Week 1. This week's calls don't disappoint, as Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss their top plays across a loaded slate, giving out their best bets and of course the Big Ball...

Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow and Josh Allen all lost outright to begin the 2023 NFL season. Aaron Rodgers will miss the whole year. The Chicago Bears were dismantled by the Green Bay Packers. And the Patriots lost a heartbreaker to the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. How can savvy gamblers use last week's results to their advantage? Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Si...

What a Sunday! With loads of exciting conclusions for new and experienced bettors alike, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter kickstart our new live Sunday night episodes covering all the Sunday afternoon action, before turning their attention to Sunday Night Football. Together they discuss a frustrating Sunday in their new $120,000 pick 'em contest, which remains free to join at f...

Family. Friends. Workplace commitments. Personal hygiene. These are just four of the childish distractions NFL gamblers will put aside this week as we turn our focus to a thrilling Week 1 slate. Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to narrow down their top plays across the board, including a long hard look at the other team in Texas, and some AFC North underdogs. Plus, we ge...

Week 1 has arrived! Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter run through every single game on the NFL Week 1 board, giving out their early leans across the slate. They also set the stage for our new free-to-play NFL contest: The Favorites Podcast $100K Pro Football Pick 'em Contest, where we'll give away $40,000 to our top entrant, plus $3000 in weekly prizes! Sign up now for free at fav...

The wait is over, The Favorites Podcast $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest is finally live! In today's episode, listeners learn how to sign up for our FREE NFL pick 'em contest, as we award $120,000 in prizes this NFL season. A $40,000 grand prize awaits the contest's winner, with the Top 10 finishers ending in the money. We'll also award $3000 in weekly prizes to the Top 5 entries, along with lo...

We are just a week away from NFL Week 1, so Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are here to summarize their favorite bets across the NFL. Futures, awards, exotics, it is all on the table in today's episode. And joining them for this longshot bonanza are two colleagues and mainstays of the award-winning Action Network Podcast, Brandon Anderson and Chris Raybon. Together they discuss...

Who better to break down the NFC East than a former participant? Friend of the podcast Ross Tucker joins Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to discuss the NFC East from a betting perspective. Tucker is a former NFL lineman turned media kingpin, leading the popular Ross Tucker Podcast Network and working with the Philadelphia Eagles. Together the trip discuss the Cowboys surging, th...

The AFC East has been one of the most heavily discussed divisions this NFL offseason, for bettors and fans alike. Here to break all four teams down in-depth are Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, who welcome on expert Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis. Sharp's renowned preseason tome "2023 Football Preview" is available now, and serves as a valuable resource for Chad and Sim...

Who will capture a division starved for elite quarterback play? Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter come to the aid of sports gambling enthusiasts everywhere as they preview the NFC South from top to bottom. Bryce Young unites with Frank Reich for a rebuilding Carolina Panthers, but are the Falcons ready to surprise? The New Orleans Saints will trot out a new quarterback, but how mu...

Action Network host Chad Millman has long referred to the AFC South as "the least relevant division in the NFL." But as his co-host professional bettor Simon Hunter notes, that's a perfect place to find value. Together they go through all four teams in the division to dissect where strong bets could still remain, and debate how improved the Houston Texans will need to be to declare their offseason...

Action Network host Chad Millman calls this division "the best in the NFL." And while his partner Simon Hunter disagrees, there's lots to like in the AFC North. Joe Burrow and the Bengals are the favorite to win the division, but what about the Cleveland Browns and their loaded roster? And can you ever count out Pittsburgh and Baltimore? Our duo discusses every team in-depth, and recommends their...

The Chicago Bears are the toast of the NFL offseason among sharp bettors, but has the hype grown out of control? Here to discuss all things NFC North are Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, along with friend of the podcast Rich Hribar of Sharp Football Analysis. The Detroit Lions are suddenly a favorite to win the division, the Packers can only go as far as their quarterback can...

The Hall of Fame Game is tonight in Canton, which means football season has officially begun! Here to celebrate the festivities are Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, who preview the first game of the season before diving into the rollicking AFC West. How bad will the Las Vegas Raiders be? Can the Chiefs keep this up? And how special can the Los Angeles Chargers be, saddled with...