THE WINDOW: Sports Betting Podcast

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down the MLB slate from Tuesday and how it affects his betting plan for the 4 games on Wednesday. Plus, why he would have been happy to get a win being on the wrong side with the Lakers, more than usual.

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down a rough Monday from a betting perspective as the NFL games went how Matt expected except for one play sending the spread result sideways. Then it’s an early look at NFL Week 5, finding some targets to bet early in the week. Then Matt gets into MLB Postseason action for Tuesday with all kinds of different moves to make in the four series, including a surpr...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at a rough weekend for him personally and on the gridiron Sunday. Which bet was his worst of the year? Why you CAN’T just fade bad coaches blindly in the NFL, and having to just hope they don’t completely screw it up. Then it’s a look ahead to a pair of MNF games. Finally, a look at the Division Series in MLB, and why the favourites might be the play in th...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by Kris Abbott (@CoolbetKris) of COOLBET.COM to get the “Friends of the Podcast” CIRCA SURVIVOR pick for the week. Then Matt gives out his five CIRCA MILLION plays for the week, and looks at the most popular plays in the Contest. Then it’s a run down of the Sunday slate- the official teaser bucket, the Underdog ML bucket and any totals, props and other deri...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down how the Thursday Nighter went from bad to worse, and why if you luck yourself into a win like that, it’s best not to out yourself as being bad at sports betting. Then it’s a rundown of Sunday’s slate in the NFL. Finally, looking back at MLB action on Thursday, and are there any plays left to be made in the Wild Card round. Finally, what to do for game two...

Matt Russell (mrussauthentic) looks back at a monster night in The NBA Finals thanks to a near clean sweep in the props bets that Matt tweeted out on Wednesday. Then it’s a look back at the historic MLB postseason slate, and how the first and (almost) last game were just the worst. Then it’s a rundown of Saturday’s college football board - who Matt’s bet on, who he’s looking at, and at what number...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) has something for every series in action on Wednesday’s unprecedented slate of eight MLB Postseason games. Then it’s a belated edition of ‘Tuesday’s with Ted’ as he and Matt discuss the NBA Finals and how so much money is coming in on the Heat, that it’s creating Lakers value, including a “deal” on a certain King to win MVP.

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by Coolbet Canada’s Kris Abbott (@CoolbetKris) to discuss MLB Wild Card Series prices and where the money is going at Coolbet.com. Plus, the boys settle their win totals bet from the Regular Season preview (7.22); who got the edge on 11 win totals that they disagreed on, before the shortened season. Finally, Matt gives his plays for the series, how he’s han...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down the good, the bad and the Eagles from NFL Week 3. How the games from Sunday will affect the betting for Week 4, and a play for Monday Night Football. Then it’s the rest of the story in sports - NBA, NHL, and a recap of the regular season in MLB from a betting standpoint.

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by Ashish Bharti to get the “Friends of the Podcast” CIRCA SURVIVOR pick for the week. Then Matt gives out his five CIRCA MILLION plays for the week, and looks at the most popular plays in the Contest. Then it’s a run down of the Sunday slate- the official teaser bucket, the Underdog ML bucket and any totals, props and other derivative markets worth playing...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at the night in sports on Thursday - why he didn’t bet the Nuggets live, why the Blue Jays clinching a playoff spot creates some value in both the short and long term, and why there’s still nothing to bet in the Stanley Cup Final. Then it’s a full rundown of the week 3 slate in the NFL, and why the theme of the weekend is “the stinkier, the better”.

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at a busy night, with the Lightning taking a lead in the Stanley Cup Final, live-betting the NBA action and why betting the series price is actually a decent idea, at +400. Then it’s a look at the Thursday Night Football game - do the Jags deserve to be favoured? By three?! Matt then looks back at another wild night on the diamond, in the daily Twins updat...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) talks about his own shortcomings in NBA betting, but why he’d make the losing bet he made last night every single time. Then it’s a recap of a wild night for his A.L. Futures bet, and whether he’ll hedge the Twins. Plus, a closer look at the state of the Padres NL Pennant bet and one team to add to the account and why. Then Matt touches on the Stanley Cup Final game...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down betting a big favourite in the Stanley Cup Final, what the MNF game did for week 3 value even in a losing cause from a betting standpoint. Then it’s a quick update from the MLB division parlay we’re chasing. Finally, Ted Ballantyne joins the show to discuss his betting efforts in the NFL this past Sunday and discussion of Bryson Dechambeau and conflicting...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at the Sunday games in the NFL. Why another teaser sweep wasn’t actually all that impressive, a nice 4-1 day with the best bets, and who he was most disappointed in on the field - looking at you, Pennsylvania! Then it’s an overview of the NBA playoffs after a devastating loss for the Nuggets, and what to do about the Celtics. Also, a play for game 2 in the...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) gives out his five CIRCA MILLION plays for the week, and looks at the most popular plays in the Contest. Then it’s a run down of the Sunday slate- the official teaser bucket, the Underdog ML bucket and any totals, props and other derivative markets worth playing.

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) re-visits why we call the daily segment “Don’t Look Back in Anger”, after a double barrel bad beat session from Thursday night. Then it’s on to everything but Cincinnati, for a break down of the week 2 slate in the NFL. Plus, the Stanley Cup Final is set, and Matt has run the numbers on who should be favoured and what the price should be. Does it align with the marke...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down why he likes one side a lot more than you might think in the Thursday Nighter. Then it’s a play in the Eastern Conference Finals, and a look ahead to Saturday’s college football slate.

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by The Action Network’s Collin Wilson (@_collin1) to take a look at the U.S. Open with an eye on live-betting the tournament. They discuss why “gambling twitter” is doing it wrong, who their live targets are in-tournament, who they’re fading, and some long-shot/+money top-20s. Matt talks Collin into a bet in the derivative market. Collin talks Matt out of t...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down a mediocre Monday in sports, then looks forward to the return of interesting NBA basketball with Tuesday’s doubleheader as he’s joined by Sheldon Alexander (@ShelAlexander) of the ON BLAST podcast network, to discuss how to bet on the games tonight, including a strong tip for the Clippers-Nuggets game. Then it’s a look back at betting on the Raptors with...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) celebrates the return of NFL Sundays, even if he didn’t like what the new “sports betting media” was dealing their followers. A game by game recap frames the value opportunities in week 2 based on the early spreads. Plus, who Matt likes in the MNF doubleheader. Then it’s the story of the rest of sports this past weekend - why Vegas’s loss to Dallas wasn’t all that al...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) gives out his five CIRCA MILLION plays for the week, and looks at the most popular plays in the Contest. Then it’s a run down of the Sunday slate- the official teaser bucket, the Underdog ML bucket and any totals, props and other derivative markets worth playing.

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down where his money is headed in week one of the NFL. Including the introduction of the teaser bucket and the moneyline bucket. Then it’s the draw for the CIRCA SURVIVOR contest - the friends of THE WINDOW get their assignments for what week they need to pick a winner. PLUS, who we’re riding in week one to avoid embarrassment. The selection might surprise you...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down the AFC East, and the big debate between the Patriots and the Bills this season. Then it’s a look at the props/futures markets. Who to bet on to get the yards, and score the touchdowns. Plus, MVP, Comeback Player of the year, Worst Record, Division winners, and everything else you can imagine. (CIRCA Contest email: Matthew.d.russell10@gmail.com / DMs open...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down what to do with the VGK-DAL series, if anything. What the next step is in the NBA after the Heat close out the Bucks and the Rockets lose on Tuesday. Along with why the Raptors are the bet in game 6. Then it’s the next step on the road to the NFL season’s start on Thursday, with the AFC North preview. (CIRCA SURVIVOR entry email: matthew.d.russell10@gmail...