THE WINDOW: Sports Betting Podcast

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by Sheldon Alexander (@ShelAlexander) of the On Blast Podcast Network to break down all things NBA Finals. What are the important matchups between the Suns and Bucks, and how can we exploit the betting market in this unique series? Then Matt looks back at Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, and whether that’s a wrap on the successful betting run on the Montrea...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks waaaay back at Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, and how we’d view the series if the Canadiens were scoring goals the way the Lightning are. Then Matt runs through the last two nights in the NBA, and what he’s seen from the Bucks, and why betting the Suns now is worth the risk to lock in a price. Finally, a refresher on what he’s hoping for in the quarterfinals...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at Game 4 between the Bucks and Hawks, and the failed venture ‘Project Connaughton’, Giannis going down, and what to do about Game 5. Then Matt looks at tonight game between the Suns and Clippers and how everyone wants Phoenix to advance affecting the point spread. Then Matt goes off on society and how it’s reacted to Montreal losing Game 1 of the Stanley...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at Game One of the Stanley Cup Final. Why there was a lot to like from the loss for Montreal, even though there are a couple fatal flaws to their game. Matt breaks down the biggest issues for the Habs going forward. Then Matt looks back at the Clippers surprising win over the Suns, and why he might be on LA for Game Six. Then Matt has a bet or two for the...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at the big win for Montreal that put them into the Stanley Cup Final and put the podcast up over 17 units on the playoffs. Then Matt looks ahead to the Canadiens-Lightning series and the core principle for how he’ll bet this series. Then it’s Sheldon Alexander (@ShelAlexander) of the On Blast Podcast Network, to discuss the week that was in the NBA Playoff...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by Ted Ballantyne to breakdown the Knockout Stage of EURO 2020, as they discuss bets to make for all eight Round of 16 games. But first, Matt looks back Game Six between Tampa and New York, and why a shift in plans may be in order for Game 7. Then Matt looks at how you might want to freeroll the Habs against the the Golden Knights, even if he isn’t, and wha...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down what Bill C-218 should mean for the show, while the Habs win again continuing the success we’ve had planting our flag on that team. Then Matt looks back at the Suns dramatic win last night, but why his past self might have lost a bet on the game. Then Matt discusses the line moves in both the NHL and NBA games on the board. Plus, why Matt’s hoping a few t...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at the blowout in Tampa last night, and ahead to Canadiens-Knights on Tuesday night. Why we might not want to bet on the Habs in game 5. Then Matt takes a look at the Clippers-Suns Game 2, and breaks down how hedging a big futures win can be harder than it seems when we make the bet. Finally, Matt looks at the last six games of the Group Stage at EURO 2020...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by Sheldon Alexander (@ShelAlexander) to look back at the nightly chaos of the NBA Playoffs. Then Matt looks at a pair of games in Montreal over the weekend and why the Habs are performing better than their bettors could have hoped despite a brutal loss in Game 4. Then it’s a look back at the US Open as the favorite wins, but took the long route to get ther...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) gives his take on Torrey Pines after round 1 of the US Open, where there might be some value atop the board. Then it’s a look back at last night in Long Island. Why attributing the Isles likelihood of winning to their building isn’t fair to them, and why Andrei Vasilevskiy is somehow still underrated. Then it’s a look at the Vegas Golden Knights as a road team, and w...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at a big win for the podcast with the Habs cashing as big dogs in Vegas. Then Matt looks at Game 3 on Long Island between the Lightning and the Islanders. Matt looks back at one of the weirdest days in NBA history before giving out a bet that may shock you for Game 6 between the Nets and Bucks. Finally, a recap and lookahead to more games at EURO 2020.

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at Game 2 between Tampa and New York, and then look at how the series derivative markets are the place to find value between Montreal and Vegas. Then Matt looks back at a sorry effort from the Bucks, that was wholly unsurprising, as the NBA Playoffs crumble with more injuries to star players. Then Matt talks about Tuesday’s action at EURO 2020. Finally, it...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at Game 1 between Montreal and Vegas. Were the Golden Knights as dominant as we were led to believe? Tampa Bay looks to bounce back tonight, but it’s the Milwaukee Bucks that are getting our attention. Matt discusses the two other series in the NBA and if there’s anything worth betting in LAC-UTAH and ATL-PHI. Finally, Ted Ballantyne (@tedballantyne) joins...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) opens the show by looking back at the weekend at EURO 2020 - the good, the bad, and the ugly scene in Copenhagen. Matt then looks at game one in Tampa between the Islanders and the Lightning, and takes a final glance as the puck drops Monday night on Montreal-Vegas. Then Sheldon Alexander (@ShelAlexander) joins the show to discuss the last weekend in the NBA, and hel...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks to the newly matched Stanley Cup Semi-Finals, and previews the two series. What’s the deal with the price in the Montreal-Vegas matchup? Is Matt back on the Canadiens for a third time? What about the Islanders? Where does the value lie between Tampa and New York? Then Matt looks at the NBA games for the weekend. Did the Bucks show us anything? Still riding the...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at the Bruins ouster at the hands of the Islanders, and wonders aloud why the Avalanche are taking money tonight. Then Matt gives credit to the Suns, while trying to steer clear from the Bucks tonight. Is Matt betting the Clippers Moneyline tonight? Or just the series price? Then Matt takes what he’s learned from yesterday’s EURO 2020 preview and gives out...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by Ted Ballantyne (@TedBallantyne) to help get him to speed on EURO 2020. Matt picks Ted’s brain for who he thinks can surprise in the Group Stage, which of the contenders are overvalued and which dark horse teams are undervalued. The boys look at the prop markets for Golden Boot, Best Player, and who’ll score the most and least goals. Then Matt looks back...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at the Habs sweep of the Jets, and why their dominant metrics worked, but why there’s a pair of series with similar numbers that league us with some confusion. Matt then talks about the closest series on the ice, that’s the only one to be 3-1. Then Matt looks ahead to tonight’s games in both the NHL and NBA.

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at a wild weekend for bettors in a handful of sports. Then it’s a celebration of a big weekend for the Montreal Canadiens, and a reality check for the Avalanche. Finally, Matt is joined by Sheldon Alexander (@ShelAlexander) to break down round of the NBA Playoffs, what can we expect from the Bucks now that they have another break go their way. Plus, what t...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at last night’s dual overtime games in the NHL. How the Hurricanes saved the day with one goal, and why Semyon Varlamov had to wait to overtime to let in in a soft goal. Then Matt looks ahead to the games on the ice this weekend. How he’s betting the next two in the MTL-WPG series, and a now or never bet on Vegas. Then Matt feels relief to see the Blazers...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at the Habs win in game one, as they slow they don’t let the Jets get off the tarmac. Then Matt basks in bets he didn’t make, that won and lost in Colorado, as the Golden Knights come up short of tying the series with the Avalanche. Then Matt looks ahead to tonight’s games in Tampa and Long Island and bets to make there. Finally, Matt laments an ugly night...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at last night’s crazy game in Denver where Damian Lillard drags his team to overtime only to get no help. With four games on the slate tonight, what bets look the best in each of those. Then Matt looks at what went wrong in Carolina for the Hurricanes again in Game 2. Finally, the Habs-Jets series drops the puck in game one, but how should we allocate our...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at the Maple Leafs and Canadiens game seven and why betting on this series was more about Montreal than it was Toronto, and that the Leafs don’t need to blow up the roster in a panic. Then Matt takes the first look ahead to MTL-WPG - who should be favoured in the series? A wild one in Boston ends in a surprising way based on what we’re told about momentum....

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back the weekend in sports betting. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are into the 2nd Round with the exception of the Habs and Leafs going to game seven tonight. Why Matt’s not worried about the Hurricanes, why the Avalanche continue to confirm their quality, and what to do about the Isles and Bruins on Monday night? Then Sheldon Alexander (@ShelAlexander) joins Matt t...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at last night’s action in the NHL and NBA. The Habs pull the upset at +200, and the Canes seize the series. Then it’s a look at the three second round series that start this weekend. Then Matt looks who would have won the “first round Conn Smythe” for each team, and what went right and wrong for “The Wheel” so far. Finally, the Bucks cruise but the Blazers...