The Spread Zone

Welcome to a major edition of The Spread Zone presented by FanDuel SportsBook, where Scott Rizzuto, Anthony Stalter, and resident golf analyst Tim McKernan break down everything you need to know heading into the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont. Known as one of the toughest courses in the world, Oakmont is primed to test even the game’s elite. With dry skies, light wind, and fast greens forecasted, the c...

This week on The Spread Zone presented by FanDuel, Scott Rizzuto, Anthony Stalter, Tim McKernan, and returning guest Jackson Burkett break down the biggest betting angles in the NBA, NHL, and horse racing. With the NBA Finals tipping off tomorrow, Jackson—fresh off a 14-2 run during March Madness—delivers sharp insight into matchups, momentum, and value plays. The crew also hits the ice with their...

Scott Rizzuto, Anthony Stalter, and Tim McKernan are firing on all cylinders in this action-packed Indy 500 edition of The Spread Zone, presented by FanDuel. This week’s episode is all about the iconic Indianapolis 500, but before the crew hits the track, they revisit last week’s predictions for the PGA Championship and the Preakness. Rizz had a strong read on Jon Rahm, Anthony cashed in with Brys...

This week on The Spread Zone, it’s all about power and picks. The crew breaks down the 2025 PGA Championship with betting angles on bombers like Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy, and the surprise pick of the week—Min Woo Lee. Then it’s off to Pimlico for Preakness predictions with value plays, long shots, and a healthy dose of horse racing banter. Whether you’re here for golf, ponies, or both, this...

🏒 The NHL Playoffs are HERE—and so is the Spread Zone playoff special! We’re breaking down every first-round matchup in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs with full predictions, upset alerts, long shots, and betting locks from the crew. Whether you’re backing chalk like Carolina or hunting value in the Wild, Blues, or even the Canadiens… this episode is your puck-to-post guide to the postseason. 📢 Wh...

It’s Masters Week, and we’re diving deep into everything Augusta! From top contenders like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy to sharp sleeper picks and value long shots, we’ve got you covered with the latest odds, data-driven insights, and betting strategies that actually make sense. Whether you’re eyeing outright winners, head-to-head matchups, or prop bets like top amateur, we break it all down...

March Madness comes to a close! 🏀 In this episode of  Spread Zone , Riz, Action Jackson, Anthony Stalter, and Tim McKernan break down the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship — and it’s your  last shot  to lock in a winning bet for the season. We recap Final Four picks, debate the spread, and make bold predictions for the title game. Whether you’re betting for fun or chasing that last payout, we’ve...

The Final Four is set, and The Spread Zone crew is here to break it all down with sharp analysis and big predictions. Scott Rizzuto, Action Jackson, Anthony Stalter, and Tim McKernan dig into the historic setup with all four number one seeds making it through—just like in 2008—and what that could mean for bettors heading into the final stretch. From matchup breakdowns to betting angles and tournam...

March Madness is in full swing, and The Spread Zone crew is diving deep into the first two rounds, the biggest upsets, and the bets that hit—or completely missed. Scott Rizzuto and the team break down their brackets, revisit early predictions, and size up the matchups that could define the rest of the tournament. Whether you’re riding high or your bracket’s already busted, this episode delivers sh...

The 2025 MLB season is finally here, and The Spread Zone crew is breaking down everything you need to know for Opening Day. From sharp betting insights to bold predictions, Scott Rizzuto and the gang dive into team matchups, early lines, and long-term strategies that could pay off big as the season unfolds. Whether you’re looking to place smart bets or just get fired up for baseball’s return, this...

With brackets locked and bets placed, we break down the biggest storylines, sleeper picks, and betting angles for the opening rounds of March Madness. From must-watch matchups and upset alerts to sharp betting strategies, we’re giving you everything you need to make informed picks. Will the 10-seeds keep their profitable streak alive? Is there a Cinderella run in the making? And which high seeds s...

In the debut episode, Rizzuto, McKernan, and Stalter break down their spreads, props, and future bets for this year’s Big Game showdown between the Chiefs and the Eagles. Who’s covering? What’s the sharp play? And which one of these idiots is about to make the worst bet of the season? Spoiler alert: all of them. Plus, they’ll argue over the dumbest novelty props and tell you exactly how to blow yo...