THE WINDOW: Sports Betting Podcast

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks ahead to betting the NFL Draft. What should you be using in your research, and what should you avoid? How do you parse the information that we all get versus siphoning out what the expert talent evaluators say. Matt breaks down general tips for betting on the draft, and strategies that allow you to avoid a catastrophe should something unexpected happen. Finally...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at another busy night in the NHL. The Canucks knock off the Maple Leafs again, bringing up more talk about the idea of narratives that we build in our heads when “handicapping” games versus relying on the pure numbers that inform us of value. The psychological element of group-think in excusing losses. Then it’s a breakdown of why a decisive win for the Hu...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at a busy night in the NHL. How a skate-blade save in a shootout turned a big night into just a small profit. What did we learned from the first games that we can take into four rematches for Tuesday night? Plus, another edition of “Tuesday’s with Ted” where @TedBallantyne breaks down what is going on with this Super League in European soccer, and how it m...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at the weekend in sports betting. Stewart Cink runs away with the RBC Heritage - why not backing a chaser was the best strategy for the tournament. Then it’s a look to Sunday night’s game in Vancouver, and the Canucks incredible win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Then the rest of the story of the weekend in the NHL, in the North and Central Divisions, with...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at last night’s games in the North and Central division. Did we get lucky in Tampa? What about the big underdog bets? Is the dreaded schedule spot dead? Then it’s a look at the Canucks return to play, and how that uncertainty makes Saturday’s game a stay away. Finally, Matt discusses what rematches he likes in the Central, and what price he’s hoping to get...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at last night in the NHL with an eye on Montreal’s messy performance and the Jets-Sens playing out almost exactly as how we thought it might, except for one key ingredient. Then it’s an analysis of the moneyline moves in the JETS-LEAFS game tonight, and a look at each of four games in the Central Division.

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at last night in the NHL where 2 of 3 bets went to overtime, and the third cashed easily with an underdog in Music City. Then Matt looks at how the market may have informed bettors on how to treat the dreaded travel/no rest scheduling spot. Plus, Matt breaks down the real difference between the Jets and Senators. Finally, Bernie Madoff’s death triggers a l...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) takes some time to look back at the results for the “Let’s Do That Hockey” model this season. While the purpose is to predict who’s going to play better than expectation at even-strength, what are the results from a +/- unit standpoint, and how has good or bad luck in the NHL’s overtime/shootout format affected those win-loss numbers. Plus, three games worth betting...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) recaps the 85th MASTERS from a betting perspective. From the best calls from the Preview Show, like Zalatoris, Harmon, and McIntyre, to the ‘missed cut massacre’, and everything up to Xander Schauffele rinsing one on 16. Then it’s a Monday edition of “Let’s Do That Hockey” where Matt looks back at the weekend’s results, and have a couple of potential plays for Monday...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) talks about how THE MASTERS tournament provides a perfect example of how to understand probability in handicapping all sports. Then it’s a look at a handful of interesting games in the NHL with the Jets-Canadiens asking the question, “How low can you go?” in backing an angle that’s been almost foolproof. *Double your deposit up to $200* http://cool.bet/window PROMO C...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by Collin Wilson (@_Collin1) of The Action Network to breakdown who to back and who to avoid for THE MASTERS. Live-betting strategy, Outrights, Top 20s, derivatives and how to split your betting budget to best enjoy THE MASTERS from a betting perspective. http://cool.bet/window PROMO CODE: COOLBET

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by friend of the show, Ted Ballantyne (@TedBallantyne) as the guys look back at a snoozer of a National Title Game. They review what it took to win a bracket contest, and the results might surprise you. Then it’s a first look at THE MASTERS and another edition of “Let’s Do That Hockey”. Double your deposit up to $200 at http://cool.bet/window PROMO CODE: WI...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at Saturday’s FINAL FOUR from a betting standpoint and how the UCLA-GONZAGA game reminded us why we love sports. Then Matt breaks down the case for each side, plus the over and the under, as well as his thoughts on a handful of player props for tonight’s game. Finally, Matt looks back at a 2-1 weekend in “Let’s Do That Hockey” and who he’s looking to back...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by TSN’s Jack Armstrong (@HelloooJack) to discuss the #FinalFour, how close he came to making the tournament as a coach, and Jack discusses the scene for a coach at the Final Four. Jack talks about the current state of the college game, and what he thinks about sports betting’s ties to the popularity of the tournament. Jack breaks down Saturday’s games and...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is thrilled that it’s Opening Day for Major League Baseball, but he explains why betting on baseball for an entire season is more hassle than it’s worth. Then it’s a mini-announcement about the ‘Final Four Parlay’ at COOLBET (https://www.coolbet.com/ca/sports/match/1606193). Breaking down why Matt’s betting what he’s betting for the #FinalFour . Plus, the usual look...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) laments the USC Trojans bet, even though it was over early. Then it’s looking at the Bruins win as the best possible result on the spectrum for UCLA. Then it’s a look back at a profitable Tuesday night with a handful of interesting games in the Central from a betting perspective, and the big line move that gave us a win with Montreal. http://cool.bet/window PROMO COD...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at Monday’s Elite Eight games and why whatever your results were, they were lucky. Then it’s a deep look into why Matt will be shocked if a bet on USC tonight doesn’t win. Then it’s a look at how the luck stops here for UCLA against Michigan. Finally, Matt digs into the “Let’s Do That Hockey” model for a busy night on the ice, and why the Oilers-Habs game...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at the Sweet Sixteen weekend, focusing on the idea of understanding teams’ ceiling and floors, in the case of Loyola Chicago, Florida State, Creighton and Alabama. How Alabama’s loss was the most irritating, and the disappointment of a mostly boring basketball weekend. Then it’s some “Let’s Do That Hockey” and why the variables in hockey just don’t matter...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down each and every game of the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet Sixteen. Who are his best bets, how is he playing Survivor and what is he going to do for the teams in the Futures portfolio. Then Matt finishes the show with a little “Let’s Do That Hockey”. Double your deposit with COOLBET: http://cool.bet/window Promo code: WINDOW

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) describes how he found out the Jets beat the Canucks, and his shock to see the underlying metrics of the game. Then it’s a discussion about not how important who the starting goaltender but WHEN it’s important. Then Matt breaks down the two games he’s bet in the NHL and what price he’s looking for to bet two more. Finally, he takes a few minutes to give out his speci...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) gives a refresher on the “Let’s Do That Hockey” model after a brief hiatus. He looks back at a profitable 1-1 night in the NHL, and why the Red Wings were NOT a bet (thankfully). Then Matt gives his take on the Tim Peel situation, and why we have to lower our expectations for referees, and understand what they should actually be there for. COOLBET link to double your...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by Sheldon Alexander (@ShelAlexander) and Ted Ballantyne (@TedBallantyne) to review the big takeaways from the first weekend of NCAA Tournament. What we did “Good”, pointing out the “Bad” Beats, and the “Ugly” games of the first weekend.

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at a weird Sunday, where the podcast hit both their big bets, but it’s the other games that left a mark on Bracket and Survivor Contests alike. Then it’s a look to Monday’s games with bets on more than half the games, for a hopefully exciting slate of games. * Double your deposit with COOLBET http://cool.bet/window Promo code: WINDOW *

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at a nice betting day for the podcast, going 7-3 ATS and scoring a few more units on the Round-Robin Moneyline Parlay. Matt tells you why your bracket isn’t “busted”, but that the next two days will probably take care of that. Then it’s a look to Sunday’s games, and the 5 best bets for the second round. * Double your first deposit on COOLBET http://cool.be...

Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at Friday’s first round action in the NCAA Tournament. What went right, and what went wrong for bets, brackets and survivor entries. Then it’s the Best Bets for Saturday (25:00), and who Matt’s got going in his Survivor pool. *Double your first deposit with COOLBET* http://cool.bet/window Promo code: WINDOW