THE WINDOW: Sports Betting Podcast

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at the first weekend of the Tokyo Olympics, which included a big win in the pool. Then Sheldon Alexander (@ShelAlexander) joins Matt to breakdown whether Team USA is a good bet to get it together to win gold. Then the guys debate the Jalens atop the NBA Draft Board and dig into the Raptors being the key movers when it comes to betting draft props. Matt giv...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by Drew Dinsick (@Whale_Capper) of NBC’s ‘Bet The Edge’ Podcast, as the two have a rollicking discussion about the Tokyo Summer Games. Drew gives out some gold medal count bets, including why he’s fading the host nation. Matt makes Drew put on the maple leaf, and the two find some bets to make on the Canadians looking for gold in Japan. Finally, in the “Gli...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at the weekend at the British Open and how betting on historical happenings isn’t usually the best angle. Why everything fell the right way for Collin Morikawa and how he’s a lethal weapon when that happens. Then Matt brings in Sheldon Alexander (@ShelAlexander) to discuss the Bucks getting to within one win of an NBA Championship, and whether there’s anyt...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by Jeff Staley (@CutmakerJeff) to help him breakdown the first British Open in two years. Jeff tells Matt the story of how he started betting on Brooks Koepka every major and the two discuss other contenders for the season’s final major. Then, Matt gives out his plays for the tournament and Game 4 of the NBA Finals with six prop bets and live-betting angles...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by Sheldon Alexander (@ShelAlexander) to discuss the first 3 games of the NBA Finals and what each team is doing to try to exploit the other, and how we should use that to bet on various props for Game 4. But first, Matt looks back at a wild EURO 2020 final that cashes Italy +800 from before the tournament, why riding with them was a value play versus a bet...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at the last game of the NHL season, as the Lightning win the Stanley Cup in five games. Matt looks back at the pre-series handicap to evaluate how his bets did. Then Matt breaks down a profitable run in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Then Game 2 of the NBA FINALS has Matt wondering about what will be different from Game 1, and how to bet accordingly. Final...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and how the surprise return of The Greek Freak shook up the betting markets and prop bets alike. Also, with his return, how should we treat the series after Game 1. Then Matt looks at what he hopes isn’t the final game of the NHL season, even if it feels that way. Finally, EURO 2020 keeps on thrilling as Italy survives and adva...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals, as the Canadiens avoid the sweep. Why the series now feels like fair value for a 3-1 Lightning lead. Then Matt breaks down his bets for the NBA Finals, including a side and player props for Game 1. Finally, Ted Ballantyne (@TedBallantyne) makes his final appearance of the season, to discuss the semi-finals of EURO 2020,...

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...