The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

The NFL is back!  Chad welcomes back bookmaker to the world, Bob Scucci.  Chad and Bob go over how all the wiseguys are betting the Week 1 NFL.  Then, Chad talks about the Super Contest.  Chad and Darren Rovell each pick 5 NFL games against the spread to win $1.5M.  The guys are then joined by Simon Hunter, a professional football better from NJ.  Simon goes over Chad and Darren’s picks and provid...

Week 1 of College Football is here!  Chad starts the show with bookmaker to the world, Bob Scucci.  They discuss how the college football season seems bigger now than ever and how betting factors into the sport’s popularity.  Scooch discusses how the unexpected retirement announcement of a high-profile player, such as Andrew Luck last weekend, plays into win total projections, point spreads, and f...

Football is in the air! Chad brings in Scooch to discuss Week 3 of the NFL Preseason, where starters usually see more of the action. How do book makers set lines for such an unpredictable time on the league calendar? What are some angles that you can take to bet the rollercoaster that is the preseason? The guys discuss that and much more. Then, Chad talks with Ralph Russo of the AP to discuss the...

It’s a college football spectacular! Chad Brings back bookmaker to the world Bob Scucci to talk College Football! USC, yes USC, is getting more action than anyone else to win the College Football Playoff. But that’s not the team that has Scooch worried. Plus, Scooch gives us the five season-win totals wiseguys have been betting the most. Next Chad welcomes ESPN college football insider Phil Steele...

Chad welcomes back beloved “Bookmaker to the World”  Bob Scucci to talk NFL. Scooch reveals his biggest liabilities, which include the new-look Denver Broncos.  Later, they discuss how Baker Mayfield’s success has influenced the Kyler Murray Hype Machine, and the role Zeke Elliott’s holdout is having on win totals and spreads. Scooch also gives us the inside scoop on what futures professional bett...

Chad and BlackJack are joined by Brad "The Big Noise" Evans of Yahoo! Sports to talk all things NFL. The trio discusses season win totals and possible Super Bowl picks, along with potential fantasy studs and duds. Later, Brads talks about rookie Kyler Murray and his place among the best fantasy quarterbacks this season, before diving into his running back and wide receiver rankings.   Learn more a...

First Senior golf writer Jason Sobel joins the guys to talk The Open Championship at Royal Portrush this week. Sobel reveals his rankings of the entire field with some pretty big surprises in first and last and the guys talk about the legacy of Tiger Woods and the future of Golf. Next, Darren Rovell interviews Philadelphia 76ers star Tobias Harris and his father, who also happens to be his agent....

First Kentucky Sports Radio co-host Drew Franklin joins Chad to talk all things Kentucky from bourbon to SEC Football, the guys share stories about the late legendary Kentucky QB Jared Lorenzen, and potential season win totals for SEC contenders. Next Senior Writer for Action Network and co-host “Colleges Podcast” of Collin Wilson comes on the podcast to continue the discussion on win totals. They...

First, Action Network Senior Writer Matt Moore joins the guys to talk about the upcoming NBA draft, where he thinks top prospects will be signed, and whether or not The Pelicans are the winners or losers in their trade with the Lakers.  Then, Chad and Blackjack begin their new Summer Movie series with Turner Classic Movies' Ben Menkiewicz. They discuss the enigma that is the movie Owning Mahony an...

Today, Chad and BlackJack are joined by World Wide Wob to discuss the ridiculous roller coaster of Game 5 of the NBA Finals, plus some thoughts on Kevin Durant, the future of the Raptors, and how to play Game 6.  Then, The Ringer's Dave Hill joins to discuss his recent epic story about the modern professional gambler, and how they are having an increasingly hard time finding an edge as gambling be...

First, Internet heel/Action producer Darren Rovell joins to talk about spoiling Jeopardy James' run for the entire Internet. Somehow, BlackJack is on his side. They also touch on the annoyance of celebrating teams that get second place and hang banners, or certain college football teams that celebrate low GPAs.  Then Chad and BlackJack try to figure out a reason not to bet the Raptors +6 against G...

ESPN Senior Writer and former employee of Chad, Brian Windhorst, joins the duo for this week's pod. Windhorst gives his take on why LeBron decided to go to LA, who he thinks will sign with the Lakers this offseason, the smartest bets to make during the Finals, and much more.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Chad takes a break from board meetings and forces BlackJack to join him on this week's pod. The two disagree on who will win the Eastern Conference Finals, debate why Kevin Durant would want to leave Golden State, and BlackJack reveals his miserable list of MLB future tickets.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

The human embodiment of NBA Twitter, Rob Perez (@worldwidewob), joins the pod with BlackJack this week. The two Knicks fans try to convince themselves that the #3 pick was the best option for their team, predict the outcomes of the NBA Semifinals, discuss some of the crazy offseason moves that could happen this Summer, and try to figure out why Ben Simmons can't develop a jump shot to save his lif...

Chad talks to Action Network experts Justin Phan and Jason Sobel about the NBA conference finals and PGA Championship. But first, Twitter hero/heel Darren Rovell joins to talk about his new project on Twitter. Check out @darrenrovell this week to weigh in on the greatest TV show of all time.  Then, Justin Phan breaks down how to play the Conference Finals, and if there's value to betting on the se...

Things get saucy this week as Action Network analyst Chris Raybon joins BlackJack on today's pod. They discuss their NBA playoff predictions, where they think free-agent stars will sign, the best NFL future bets to make, the latest in hockey playoffs, and much more.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Chad makes Action Network analyst Matt Moore wake up early while he's in Portland to ask him if the Bucks would have a chance against the Warriors in the finals, if Jokic or Lillard have more of an impact in their series, and what the line would be if the '86 Celtics faced off against the '96 Bulls. Plus, Stuckey and Collin Wilson join the pod to talk season win total first impressions...

(NOTE: This episode was recorded before Omaha Beach was pulled from the Kentucky Derby) Roommates Paul and BlackJack join each other for the sixth straight hour to talk NBA Eastern and Western Conference playoffs, the latest in the NHL postseason, and their predictions for the Kentucky Derby this weekend. Plus, Paul bets he can make an absurd number of three's from 30-feet out and tells a story ab...

Surprise! Winner of 20 straight Jeopardy matches and professional sports gambler James Holzhauer joins Darren Rovell on the podcast. Jeopardy James talks about how  his sports gambling background helps him dominate the game of Jeopardy, what he did to prepare for the show, and the last bets he placed before his historic run. Plus, Darren tests his betting knowledge by asking him about important ev...

Today, Chad invites Chris Raybon on the pod to talk NFL Draft winners and losers and how it affected each team's win totals. Plus, Action Network contributor Matt Jones offers some tips to amateur and veteran Kentucky Derby bettors ahead of the race this weekend.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today marks a day in Favorites history as Paul and BlackJack record the pod in-person for the first time! Action Network contributor and host of the podcast Sports Wars , Dan Rubenstein, joins them first to discuss Darren Rovell's ridiculous 20-yard-dash video and the relationship Aaron Rodgers had with Brett Favre while he was in Green Bay. Then, the duo discuss the crazy week in NHL & NBA pl...

Chad invites Action Network Senior NBA Writer Matt Moore back to the Favorites! The two give their takeaways from the first round, discuss teams they're highest on for next season, and Matt gives an insanely thought-out response to a NBA 2k hypothetical matchup from Chad.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not even a late-night comeback by the Clippers until the wee hours of the morning could stop Wob from joining Chad at 9:30 am on a Tuesday. First, Chad and Action's Rob Perez break down the NBA playoffs - mostly focused on how underrated the Clippers have been all year, and whether it's worth betting the GSW-LAC series yet. Plus, are the Warriors in trouble with a DeMarcus Cousins injury looming?...

The two Vegas denizens get together to discuss their thoughts on the end of March Madness, which struggling baseball teams worries them the most, the beginning of NBA playoffs, and everything in-between. Plus, Paul ends the show with more stories about his time in the big leagues.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Action Network golf aficionado Jason Sobel explains the best bets to make on the Masters this weekend in a way even BlackJack can understand. Also, Geoff stops by to talk the latest JuJu Smith-Schuster drama and their NFL Draft predictions.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.