The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

It's the last week of the year to bet the NFL, and The Favorites is here to give 2021 a better sendoff than it deserves! Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network break down a packed Week 17 slate and find more than a handful of games they feel great about... as long as healthy and safety protocols don't throw a wrench in their plans. They run through the entire schedule and select their...

The weather outside is frightful, but the holiday action is so delightful! Chad Millman and professional sports bettor Simon Hunter of the Action Network come together in the season's spirit of giving to provide their favorite picks for NFL Week 16, including a few spots Simon's professional gambling buddies have called him about. We've got more fun with Mike Tomlin, the makings of a Kliff Kingsbu...

Is legal sports betting coming to your state? In this special bonus episode, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome attorney Daniel Wallach, the preeminent figure in the gaming and sports betting legal world. He fills our hosts in on the developing status of sports betting in New York State, as well as the rocky road in his native Florida. Plus, we hear updates on Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia and many m...

If betting on the NFL games during the holidays gives you the jingle tingles, this is the most magical time of the year! Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network dive into the full slate, including a Christmas Day game between the Colts and Cardinals, as well as Thursday Night Football and Monday Night Football. Together they select their early picks amid more COVID madness, and narrow...

A wise man once said that bowl games are like sunsets; you can't watch too many of them. And we here at the Action Network couldn't agree more! In this special bonus mini-episode, Chad Millman and his professional gambling best friend Simon Hunter welcome on Collin Wilson, their Action Network colleague and a respected college football handicapper. He provides some tips and tricks to navigating th...

Outbreaks are ravaging NFL teams AND NFL betting markets this week, but Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman and his professional betting comrade Simon Hunter aren't scared away. In fact, today they outline more than a half-dozen picks they're looking to lock in before the weekend, including a strong belief in Mike Tomlin's Steelers and the Denver Broncos. Plus, Chad, Simon and produc...

Now that professional NFL bettor Simon Hunter has gotten himself onto this podcast's logo, many listeners believe his co-host, Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman, must show him more deference when it comes to picking games. Luckily, Simon has strong opinions about this week's NFL slate, so the two build a robust early lineup of spread bets even as injury and COVID uncertainly looms...

College football's hallowed bowl season is nearly upon us! To cover the biggest games of the season Chad Millman and pro bettor Simon Hunter are joined by Stuckey and JBoy for a special bonus episode. Stuckey is a leading Action Network betting analyst, and JBoy is a college football expert and host of the Volume's popular podcast The JBoy Show. First, the group touches on the standalone college f...

Calls from fellow "wise guys" poured in for professional sports bettor Simon Hunter after Tuesday's episode, and together with his Action Network host Chad Millman the duo the games pros are betting on a juicy NFL slate this weekend. They also select their "Big Balls Bet of the Week," build their moneyline underdog round robin and ponder a potential "Bear Down" spot on Sunday Night Football. Learn...

The public did well last week as a number of popular sides cashing, despite the Detroit Lions actually winning a football game! Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman welcomes back his BFF Simon Hunter, professional NFL bettor, to discuss the entire upcoming slate from top to bottom, including potential plays on the New York Giants, Washington Football Team and Los Angeles Rams. As thei...

It's lucky Week 13 for NFL bettors, and that means plenty of opportunities as Action Network Chief Content Officers welcomes his BFF, professional sports gambler Simon Hunter. Together they discuss juicy opportunities on the Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills and so much more. Plus we hear about Sharp Calls Simon has received from his professional gambling buddies this week, plus totals, moneyline...

With the turkey carcasses picked clean and a slew of underdogs covering last week, The Action Network's Chad Millman and professional NFL bettor Simon Hunter return to comb over every game on a lucky Week 13 board. Is now the time to hammer the Pittsburgh Steelers? Are the Patriots the side on Monday Night Football? And should we hold our noses one more time on the Jaguars? Simon and Chad debate e...

It's a special Thanksgiving edition of the podcast this week, as Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman welcomes his professional bettor BFF Simon Hunter on to give their top picks on the NFL Week 12 board, including all 3 Thanksgiving Day games. Is Andy Dalton the QB to back in the early game? Are the favored Cowboys a trendy pick worth tailing? And is this the perfect buy-low spot on...

One of the final full slates of college football kicks off this Saturday, so Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network welcome two very special guests to the show for a special bonus episode! First, their sports handicapper colleague Collin Wilson of the Action Network. And last but certainly not least is Jake "JBoy" Crain, host of the Volume's red-hot college football podcast "The JBoy...

What a weekend of action! We've got a "Rah Rah Mike Tomlin Spot," we've got Russell Wilson as a short home 'dog, and we've got a professional betting group hammering the heavily-favored Buccaneers in prime time! Together Chad Millman and his pro gambler sidekick Simon Hunter of the Action Network discuss all their favorite bets for Week 11, narrowing down a board that is loaded with potential. Sim...

Sure, a few other podcasts in the sports gambling industry might be brave enough to recommend betting the Houston Texans this week. But where else in the media landscape will you hear Mac Jones referred to as a "Which Nipple Quarterback?" Only right here on The Favorites. Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman is joined by pro gambler Simon Hunter as they dissect the NFL Week 11 board,...

Week 10 is no time for cowardice, and Chad Millman and pro gambler Simon Hunter of the Action Network once again team up to select their favorite plays on the NFL board. Lots of juicy underdogs have caught they eyes, including a terrific spot for Sean Payton and the Saints. They also hear a round of Sharp Calls and select their survivor pool pick of the week, plus so much more. Learn more about yo...

After a weekend absolutely dominated by underdogs, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network climb back into the drivers seat to preview every game on the NFL slate. Together they review the early lines they love, including intriguing matchups for the Colts, Jets and Steelers. They also climb into the foxhole with the New Orleans Saints, and play a round of Scooch Roulette. BLT MIA - 8 M...

If there was ever a week to drag your big balls into a foxhole, it's this one. Confused? You won't be after listening to another rousing episode of NFL betting analysis from Action Network experts Chad Millman and professional bettor Simon Hunter. Together they discuss the calls from fellow gamblers Simon received this week, the lines that have moved, COVID impact, moneyline underdogs to take and...

Fresh off scratching and clawing their way to a Kansas City Chiefs survivor pool win on Monday Night Football, Action Network stalwarts Chad Millman and professional bettor Simon Hunter return to preview the entire NFL slate for gamblers everywhere. Together they go through a tricky Thursday Night Football spot, they play a round of Simon Says, and climb into the foxhole to fade Kliff Kingsbury in...

Professional gambler Simon Hunter issued a BETTING RED ALERT on Tuesday, urging gamblers to bet the underdog Indianapolis Colts at home. The line has now flipped, the Colts are now favored, and professional money is pouring in towards Indianapolis. So now, along with host Chad Millman of the Action Network, Simon gives out even more bets he's eyeing this week, including the Jaguars, Saints, Panthe...

Teams favored by a touchdown or more this NFL season are a perfect 26-0, meaning square bettors of moneyline parlays and survivor pool participants are riding high heading into Week 8. So this week, the Action Network's Chad Millman and Simon Hunter navigate a trap-filled NFL slate filled with plenty of opportunities to profit against public perception. Together they go through every game on the b...

With an action-packed NFL Sunday quickly approaching, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to narrow down their favorite against the spread picks. Do the Eagles have enough to squeeze out another narrow cover? Is the Washington line a trap? Is now the time to buy low on the 49ers? All this and so much more, including their survivor pool pick of the week. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...

After NFL favorites (and the betting public) feasted last weekend, professional bettor Simon Hunter and Chad Millman of The Action Network circle back to preview every game on the NFL slate this week from a betting perspective. Together they discuss a juicy opportunity for the ugly Houston Texans, a terrific spot to back the Pack, a bad price on the Cincinnati Bengals and so much more. Learn more...

An NFL slate loaded with potential awaits Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network, as they narrow down their favorite picks for Week 6, giving the Eagles, Browns and even the disrupted Raiders long, longing glances. Together they select a short list of teams they'll be backing on Sunday, plus underdog moneylines they like, survivor pool picks, and so much more. Plus, will the Bills mak...