The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

Jon Gruden is out. Urban Meyer is not... yet. The NFL season is getting weird, and Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network return to preview all things betting in the world of the National Football League this week. Together they discuss value on the lowly Texans, a sell high spot for the Bucs and climb into the foxhole with Matt Nagy's Chicago Bears. They also give out their favorite...

NFL gamblers are licking their chops for another thrilling weekend of action, and Chad Millman of the Action Network is joined as always by his colleague, professional NFL bettor Simon Hunter as they nail down their favorite picks for Week 5. Plus, the guys are joined by ESPN journalist Seth Wickersham, writer of the new book on the New England Patriots' dynasty "It's Better To Be Feared," out in...

After a profitable Week 5 thanks to a thrilling New York Jets and New York Giants moneyline parlay, the Action Network's Chad Millman is joined once again by professional sports bettor Simon Hunter to preview this week's NFL slate. Together they go through every game on the board, and provide their favorite bets thus far. We get a "Simon Says" game of the week, plus the duo jumps into a foxhole to...

One of the most fascinating slates of the NFL season is nearly here, and Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, is joined once again by his best friend and professional sports bettor Simon Hunter to whittle down their favorite leans and select their best bets of the week. Beyond just Chiefs and Bucs moneylines, Simon discusses his love for the Jets, the sharp community's love f...

After a wild NFL ride last week, Chad Simon and professional gambler Simon Hunter of the Action Network return to preview every NFL game from top-to-bottom. First they feast on a disgusting Thursday Night Football matchup involving the Bengals and a team who may already be quitting on first-year coach Urban Meyer. They are effusive in their praise for the Panthers at +5 this week vs Dallas, and ev...

Two of the Action Network's finest NFL minds finalize their betting card for Sunday's NFL slate, as Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, welcomes his co-host, professional bettor and best friend Simon Hunter. Together they have a lively discussion covering the Miami Dolphins, the disgusting Jacksonville Jaguars, a trap being laid in Buffalo and so much more. They also walk in...

After another wild weekend of NFL action, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network return to preview all the betting opportunities of another robust NFL slate. Together they go through every game from Thursday Night Football to Monday Night Football, discussing where they are leaning before they make their picks on Thursday's Best Bets episode. We hear about Aaron Rodgers slipping up in...

The breakdowns are done, the handicapping is nearly finished, and now it's time for Chad Millman and professional bettor Simon Hunter of the Action Network to select their favorite plays for NFL Week 2. They'll give a long hard look to the dreadful Jacksonville Jaguars, along with sharp plays on Miami, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. They'll also dive into whether the Atlanta Falcons live moment is a...

This week Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer at the Action Network, is joined once again by professional NFL bettor Simon Hunter as they go through the entirety of the NFL board from Thursday to Sunday Night Football. They preview their favorite underdogs and totals, lock in some early picks against the spread, and talk about what Week 1 overreactions to profit against. NYG WAS (7 MIN) JAX DEN (1...

With the NFL season kicking off tonight, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network take another look at the NFL Week 1 slate to provide their top against the spread picks. Together they dissect the teams they love most, including Washington, Green Bay and lowly Detroit. They select their Big Balls Bet of the Week, they walk into the Hornet's Nest, and so much more. Plus, they build some...

We finally made it! The first week of the NFL season is here and Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network return for a deep dive into all 16 games on the NFL slate, from Thursday to Monday Night Football, and everything in between. Chad is the head of content here at the Action Network, and Simon is a seasoned handicapper and professional sports bettor, who frequently shows Chad the pro...

Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are very different people. Chad is a seasoned media executive and a founding force at the Action Network, where he serves as the Chief Content Officer. Simon Hunter is a professional sports bettor, who joined the Action Network to help Chad turn his football picks into winners. Together, these best friends are created podcast magic, and generated a top 2% entry in las...

Kliff Kingsbury haters, rejoice! The long-awaited NFC West episode of our division-by-division gambling guides has finally dropped. Chad Millman and professional sports bettor Simon Hunter of the Action Network go team-by-team to cover one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL, with great quarterback play from Russell Wilson, great defense in San Francisco, and great late-season collapses f...

We continue of NFL divisional gambling previews with the NFC South this week, and Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman is joined by professional sports gambler Simon Hunter to break it all down. The guys also welcome on 9-year NFL defensive back, AFC South veteran, and co-host of the Man To Man Podcast Darius Butler onto the show to discuss Urban Meyer's arrival, the Colts quarterback...

One of the most decorated reporters in college football has come to the Action Network! And no surprise, Brett McMurphy has hit the ground running. He joins Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to talk about his recent reporting on the University of Nebraska, the culture of credit on the college football beat, and his preseason bowl predictions. He also answers a number of earnest questions from fanboy S...

Every season, Chad Millman hates on the NFC South. He criticizes the lack of narrative. The lack of national appeal. He even complains about the forgettable helmets and logos of the NFC South teams. Even producing the Super Bowl winner cannot change his mind. So today is the perfect day for the content leader of the Action Network to be joined by his best friend and Action Network colleague Simon...

Despite Chad Millman's best attempts at making this an entirely Chicago Bears podcast moving forward, he and his co-host, professional bettor Simon Hunter, dive deep into the AFC East for a rollicking discussion on futures values, fading public perception on Buffalo, and intellectual honesty. The Action Network duo also discuss the value that remains in New England, and the looming Cam Newton inju...

Joining Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of The Action Network this week is their colleague Chris Raybon, one of the brightest mind in NFL betting and fantasy working today. Together they preview the gritty NFC East, which should prove a slog this season, as is tradition. They give out their favorite picks from a win total and futures perspective, and Simon gives his spiel on why bettors should alway...

Fresh from a root canal, the heroic Simon Hunter joins Chad Millman of the Action Network to welcome on their colleague, college football gambling expert Collin Wilson. Together they discuss Collin's favorite college football preseason best bets, including looks at the Utah Utes and Oklahoma Sooners. They discuss what teams he's high and low on, plus what teams have a real shot at the College Foot...

The NFL season is quickly approaching, and Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter of the Action Network are ready to break down every division in the NFL from a preseason betting perspective. First up are the AFC and NFC North, as they discuss what teams they're buying before Week One, what teams may have value all season long and just how bad Dan Campbell's Lions are going to be. This...

Fans are rejoicing as our show transitions to an all-football, all-the-time format, starting now and running through the end of the NFL season. Soon Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network will be going division-by-division to discuss everything gamblers need to know. But first, they welcome on Action Network expert Samantha Previte, who updates the guys on all the major storylines com...

For our Thunderdome Grand Finale, Chad Millman welcomes back past champion Collin Wilson, along with trivia kingpin Stuckey, his longtime podcast co-host. Together they will battle against pro gambler Simon Hunter in the final 2021 edition of our weekly battle of wagers and wits, before The Favorites turns into a twice-a-week football content factory all season long. Stuckey and Collin move next w...

Batter up, gamblers! There may be plenty of Hot QB Talk in the NFL these days, but after Chad Millman and Simon Hunter catch up on the latest football happenings, they welcome on Action Network baseball experts BJ Cunningham and Collin Whitchurch to discuss the 2021 MLB season this far, and what bets they are eyeing as the postseason picture starts coming into view in the weeks ahead. The trade de...

This week guest host Kristen Lachtman, Action's HR boss, is joined inside the Thunderdome by the extremely non-HR-friendly Simon Hunter, along with Action NBA writer Matt Moore and Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix, host of the Volume Podcast Network show Boxing: With Chris Mannix. Together they tackle Olympic basketball, Space Jam, and so much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...

Every state in the Union would like a little more cash. Solving budgetary shortcomings has been a longstanding issue coast-to-coast. Legalized sports betting offered states the promise of increased cash flow into their coffers. So three years after the PASPA repeal, where do we stand? Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined by the Action Network's lead legislative reporter Ryan Butler, who takes...