The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

BlackJack is in Keeneland for some horse racing this weekend, but that's not stopping him and Paul from making podcast history once again. First, the guys go through the Final Four - can Auburn or Texas Tech pull off an upset? What are the smart ways to play the four games? Then, Paul weighs in on the slow starts that have slowed the Yankees and Red Sox. Can they overcome their slow first week? (T...

Who does Scooch like of the Final Four? What does he make of the fast-paced Auburn attack taking on the grit-and-grind of UVA?  Then, who are the public teams... and should you fade them? Next, Chad and Scooch wonder if the tournament is missing the sizzle of a Cinderella this year, and how to get excited about these remaining teams.  Then, a quick turn into NFL over unders, which Scooch expects t...

Paul and BlackJack reunite after two whole days apart to give their take on who will move on in the NCAA tournament and their favorite season bets for the new baseball season. Also, Paul shares his favorite memories of first coming into the big leagues and how influential his mother was on his MLB success.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com...

BlackJack and Chad take a break from hurling insults at each other to discuss the sharpest bets during the NCAA Sweet Sixteen with college basketball analyst Mike Randle.  Also, in preparation for MLB opening day, Action Network contributor Sean Zerillo offers his take on the best and worst teams to bet on this baseball season.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork....

Live from Las Vegas, America's favorite gambling foursome is in full effect this week! After breaking down the big boys like Kansas, Virginia and UNC, Chad and Geoff talk Wofford, who they've deemed the chosen team of the Chosen People. Later, Paul Lo Duca shares the story of the largest bet he ever made in his life, and BlackJack accuses Darren Rovell of poisoning him the night before. Before sig...

It's the most wonderful time of the year for Action Network's Analysts Stuckey and Mike Randle. They take a break from crunching numbers on the pod to go over the entire tournament bracket with Chad, revealing what favorites may fall and what underdogs will prevail this March.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

From OBJ to Le'Veon Bell to Antonio Brown, the gang of Paul, BlackJack and Geoff get together to discuss the crazy week in NFL trades, along with the best preseason props to look at now. Also, Paul shares another story about his most successful pick-up line.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, Chad and Stuckey talk about how to get an edge in college basketball - how do you parse through all the data out there?  What has changed since the advent of things like KenPom and (irony alert) The Action Network?  Then, how does Stuckey spread out his bankroll over futures bets over conference tournaments? Why would he pick teams that he doesn't think will win their tournaments?  Then, St...

Chad and Scooch are back! Who needs football?! First, a musical interlude from the greatest band to grace Las Vegas since the Rat Pack: The Skootles. (For more, search YouTube for "The Skootles.")  Then the guys talk college hoops, including Zion Williamson, the hometown Nevada Wildcats, and what kind of action Scooch is taking on the NCAA tournament already.  Plus, what the heck is going on with...

BlackJack and Paul Lo Duca join forces today to discuss more on the Bryce Harper deal and whether he'll succeed in Philly. What do they like among Harper's over/unders - batting average, HRs, RBIs?  Then, they preview a few conference tournament slates. Is there any value betting on Duke to win the ACC tournament? Or is there another play? Also, is it possible for the Big 12 tourney to end without...

NOTE: This was taped before Bryce Harper signed with the Phillies Paul and BlackJack try to think through Bryce Harper's options and lay out your best bets as a result, and Paul explains what he thinks is best for the MVP slugger.  Then they wonder about Antonio Brown's next stop (SF is the current favorite), if Kyler Murray made the right call, and where Nick Foles might land.  Finally, we close...

Chad, Stuckey and Lauren Joffe from the Action Network catch up on the latest big storylines in college basketball, including if they saw Kansas coming against K-State, and some situational plays (towards the end) for tonight. Plus, Lauren Joffe talks about her most prominent Twitter war, Chad continues to fail in his year of kindness, and Stuckey answers trivia about any college basketball school...

BlackJack and Paul team up for a special MLB futures version of the Favorites, tackling the over/under win totals they like the most. Plus, Paul reveals the ballparks he loved and hated to play in and gives some tax advice to Manny Machado. Please rate and review the podcast, and Georgina will read her favorites on next Friday's show.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...

First up, Chad talks with Action Network NFL Analyst Ian Hartitz about his most recent obsession, the AAF. Ian walks Chad through what teams to look out for and how to bet on a new league we know little about.  Then, College Basketball Analyst for the Action Network and fellow Chicagoan Eli Hershkovitch stops by the pod to talk the latest on college hoops and sleeper teams you can get great value...

Chad and Blackjack are back, and while the sports they discuss have changed, their loving relationship remains both familiar and beautiful. This week, the guys delve into the NBA All-Star game—game odds, dunk contest odds, three-point contest odds—all of it, and Blackjack has a compelling reason (via Geoff Schwartz) for why LeBron is going home with the MVP trophy. Also, the guys are joined, once...

Chad and Scooch recap the handle on the Get Your Prop Up in Vegas contest and some other props. And then Chad and Scooch talk about the flow of information related to player injuries and how it will affect sports betting as it gets more prevalent across different markets.  Then Chad asks Scooch if he would get more bets on the Oscars or an AAF game.  Then, after a very special ad read, Chris Raybo...

In the final episode of The Favorites before Super Bowl 53, Chad and Scooch shared a few final takes and insights on the game, before revealing, and talking to, the winner for this year's Get Your Prop Up in Vegas contest! Congrats to David on the win, and for thinking up the Refs vs. Kickers prop. Enjoy the game, everyone! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com S...

Welcome to the Favorites! It's Super Bowl week, so the whole team--Geoff, Paul, Chad, and Blackjack--descended upon Foley's in NYC to record a live podcast, and this one had it all. Seriously. Don't laugh. This one had it all. There was Super Bowl line analysis and picks, a three-round prop bet draft, a Q&A with some of our most loyal fans, and surprise appearances from two (one, if you ask Bl...

In the last episode of The Favorites before Monday live show, Chad and Blackjack discuss their early predictions for the Super Bowl - and suddenly (predictably?) find themselves on opposite sides and debating a fairly high stakes bet. Then, Georgina reads the boys some prop bets - some real, some fake. One involved SpongeBob, a few involved Tony Romo, and almost none feel like good bets - can they...

Chad and Scooch breakdown the big Conference Championship games. Scooch talks about his reaction to the no-call towards the end of Saints-Rams. They also talk about the opening lines for the Super Bowl and Chad gives his early betting thoughts. Plus, the guys talk with two guys who met because of the Get Your Prop Up in Vegas contest, and one of them actually won! For information about the live Fa...

Geoff, Paul and Blackjack recap the NFL's Conference Championship Round, and talk about how the Chiefs and Saints fanbases should feel after their respective losses. Also, since this is the final NFL parlay show of the year the guys talk about their favorite moments from the show. For information about the live Favorites NEXT week, please go to actionnetwork.com/favorites.  Please rate and review...

Chad and Blackjack settle on a format before picking games in this weekends Conference Championships before hearing some prop bets from Georgina and Blackjack's plan to become the pack leader of the Millman household LA-NO 13:38 KC-NE 22:03 For information about the live Favorites in two weeks, please go to actionnetwork.com/favorites.  Please rate and review the podcast, and Georgina will read he...

After the Divisional Round led to a big weekend in Vegas, Chad and Scooch take a look at the lines for the upcoming Conference Championships, discuss the risks and rewards of live in-game betting, and the future of player prop bets For information about the live Favorites in two weeks, please go to actionnetwork.com/favorites.  Please rate and review the podcast, and Georgina will read her favorit...

Geoff, Paul and Blackjack recap the NFL Divisional Round, including a debate on whether Jason Garrett should have gone for two, down 15 in the 4th quarter. Then the guys go through this week's games, and pick this year's Super Bowl matchup (is there any better pick than KC/NO +165?) Also, will Nick Foles be the Eagles starter next year? is he better than Carson Wentz? And Paul and Geoff go back an...

The NFL field may be shrinking but Chad & Blackjack are more fired up then ever as they try to agree on this weeks picks (and a format) for the upcoming divisional round playoff games Plus details on the live podcast Jan. 28 in NYC (actionnetwork.com/favorites). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.