The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

Even with March Madness in full swing, the NFL offseason never sleeps. Here to discuss the latest movements is Action Network NFL expert Chris Raybon, who joins Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to discuss the bets he's already making for the 2023 NFL season. Plus we hear about why the Bears are a great bet, and how the Seahawks could soar again soon. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

The First Round of March Madness is already underway, so let's get gambling! Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined by their colleague and college basketball expert Michael Calabrese, co-host of the Big Bets On Campus podcast, as they preview the games on Friday. Is Gonzaga underrated in the NCAA Tournament this season? Are Creighton and Furman teams worth backing? And who a...

March Madness has arrived! Here to break it all down with Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter is their colleague Stuckey, co-host of the Big Bets On Campus podcast. Together they go through the bracket, focusing in on the Thursday games Stuckey is betting, and how to navigate some of the trickier matchups we'll see in the First Round. Betting the NCAA Tournament is a blast, so get o...

NFL free agency begins on Monday, but we've already had an active offseason of quarterback movement and intrigue. Here to help Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss it all is their colleague Chris Raybon, NFL betting expert and co-host of the Action Network Podcast. Together they go through Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers, Daniel Jones and more, plus identify potential breakout t...

The 95th presentation of the Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, so Action Network betting experts (and movie fans) Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome friend of the show Michael Lasker, top talent manager at Mosaic in Los Angeles and one of the biggest Oscars nerds on the planet. Together they go through the betting market for the biggest night in Hollywood, and dive into the process of gamb...

The NBA season is in its stretch run, so Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on NBA insider and colleague Matt Moore to discuss all things NBA futures betting and playoff races. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The annual NFL Combine begins this week in Indianapolis, as top NFL Draft prospects showcase their talents for senior evaluators and decision-makers across the league. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome friend of the show Matthew Freedman back to discuss the latest happenings from a gambling perspective, including what players stand the most to gain from a show-stopping per...

Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return with their mailbag episode's second installment. This time they tackle the LA Chargers, beloved aromas, and so much more. Plus, we learn the sport Simon would devote his life to betting on if football went away. #Volume #herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the NFL season now a distant memory, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter sit down this week to answer a few of the many, many questions submitted by our listeners. What impact does Sean Payton's return have on gamblers? Does Derek Carr matter? Are aliens real? All of these and lots more burning questions answered. #Volume #herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Happy Valentines Day to bettors everywhere, as a heartbroken Simon Hunter joins his Action Network colleague Chad Millman to recap a difficult Super Bowl ending for Philadelphia Eagles fans and bettors. Luckily, they are able to turn the page quickly, diving into 2023 NFL futures bets they like across the league, from the Chicago Bears to the Houston Texans, and everything in between. #Volume #Her...

It all comes down to this. One last podcast episode covering the final game of the NFL season, as the Philadelphia Eagles square off against the Kansas City Chiefs. Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on their colleague Brandon Anderson, who shares his thoughts on the big game, along with a number of plus-money bets he'll be making as the Super Bowl approaches....

One of the best ways to celebrate the final game of the NFL season is to take advantage of Super Bowl prop betting markets. These have exploded in popularity in recent years, and now sportsbook operators offer thousands of different prop betting options across just a single game. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on their colleagues Chris Raybon and Sean Koerner to dive de...

Matthew Freedman of FantasyPros and Action Network Director of Research Evan Abrams join the show for a very special look at historical Super Bowl trends and data, and all the unique angles you can use to approach Super Bowl LVII. With a spread holding steady well under a field goal, hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are still gathering as much information as they can in the days leading up to t...

The dust has settled on a wild Conference Championship weekend of the NFL playoffs. Now, the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs square off in a matchup that promises to be one of the tightest spreads in Super Bowl history. Action Network betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter sit down to discuss their initial opinions on the side and totals, as Simon checks in from his native Englan...

Only 3 games remain for this NFL season, so Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter hunker down to preview all the betting angles for the AFC and NFC Championship games. Together they run through the most even set of matchups the NFL has seen in almost 25 years, with lines hovering below a field goal, with totals floating around 46 points. Quarterback uncertainty has gamblers speculat...

If you looked at the remaining odds to win the Super Bowl, the NFL's final four teams are nearly a dead heat. With current lines under a field goal and totals under 47, the AFC and NFC title game matchups are nearly mirror images of one another, despite drastically different quarterback situations. Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to preview both games from a...

Football fans and gamblers alike are drooling over this weekend's matchups, with incredible games in store on the road to the Super Bowl. Action Network's Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss every game, deciding on their top plays and strategies for how to approach each one. Plus, we get a round of Sharp Calls to hear what other pro bettors are doing this week. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/l...

The Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals escaped with Wild Card victories last weekend, and they join the surging Cowboys, plucky Jaguars and more in the the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. Often the most exciting weekend of NFL betting action of the season, this slate promises to be a thrilling series of matchups from start to finish. Here to break it all down are Chad Millman and Simon Hun...

Kickoff of the NFL postseason looms, so it's time for Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to narrow down their top bets for the NFL Super Wild Card Weekend slate. With so many quarterbacks making their playoff debuts it can feel like a minefield selecting winners against the spread. Luckily, this isn't our duo's first rodeo. Plus, we hear about interesting teaser opportunities, si...

Time to put on your gambling game faces as the NFL Super Wild Card Weekend approaches. Six games to bet on from Saturday to Monday night, with some unfamiliar playoff faces under center. But calling the signals on the show are trusted veterans Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of Action Network, who go through the board and highlight their favorite bets early in the week. They also recap their playoff...

The NFL regular season has reached the end of the line, and gamblers are eager to bet one last NFL slate. With playoff intrigue and teams eager to play spoiler across the league, this can be one of the biggest minefields of the season. Luckily, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are here to help us navigate it. Together they make their top plays of the week, recap their performan...

Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of Action Network discuss the betting angles across the final slate of the NFL regular season. #Volume #herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last episode of a wild 2022 is finally here. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter look through a rocky slate of games for this penultimate week of the NFL regular season. Together they narrow down their favorite against the spread bets, including a long hard look at the discarded Tampa Bay Bucs as they face the surging Carolina Panthers. Plus, we hear a round of Sharp Calls, with...

As the NFL regular season enters its final weeks, teams across the league battle for playoff spots and division titles. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to preview all 16 games this week, including what should be a thrilling Monday Night Football game between the Bills and Bengals. Plus, we dive into the Foxhole and hear Simon's Simon Says pick for Week 17. #Volume #herd #...

The NFL goes walking in a winter wonderland this weekend, with wind and freezing temperature leading to the lowest totals seen across the slate in over a decade. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter brave the frosty air, and look to avoid being Jingle Bell squares as they climb their way into the money in their pick 'em contest. Together they make their Big Balls Pick of the Week, un...