Underdogs

The Underdogs crew review Week 2 of the NFL season and uncover some intel about the odds of disappointing 0-2 teams bouncing back in Week 3. After a double dose of Vet The Bet, we make our 'Dogs of the Week' picks and put the lens on the surprising New York Giants. Rounding third, we research the impact of momentum heading into the MLB playoffs and why hot/cold teams are a myth. Finally, we discus...

The Underdogs crew bow down to their esteemed guest Danny Sheridan, the most legendary handicapper in the biz, to talk about why he only picks underdogs, his "Lord Sheridan" moniker and how handicapping ballgames is more honorable than selling drugs. Then, Peter, Jordan and Tom make their underdog picks of the week while recapping Week 1 storylines. Finally, is App State the biggest underdog story...

NFL Week 1 is finally here! The Underdogs do the long-shot homework so you don't have to. We pick our favorite underdogs against the spread, interview Jason Lisk of Team Rankings about survivor pool game theory and select our sneaky under-the-radar MVP and Super Bowl winners. Wrapping up, on the college gridiron, we revisit our preseason picks to crash the Playoff Party. Subscribe to Underdogs on...

With the NFL preseason coming to a close, we welcome back Chargers RB1 Austin Ekeler to the show and talk to him about underdogs this NFL season, slot receiver theory, Chargers target shares and why he's absolutely worth his ADP. Then after a triumphant return of Vet The Bet, Jordan, Tom, Peter and producer Mayes do a live draft of NFL Underdogs in the show's first ever ... Underdogs Underdogs Dra...

The Underdogs crew is joined in the Fantasy lab by Football Scientist KC Joyner! KC explains how to invest in your draft picks like Berkshire Hathaway, which draft sIot is the best to pick from, reasons why some players are likely to outperform their ADP, and even throws in some teams that might have more success than you would think. If you have fantasy football research questions, hit us up on T...

Tis the season for fantasy football sleepers and bust picks. Which ones should you pay attention to or which ones should you ignore? Tom digs into the numbers and offers the gory details on the experts' success rate on sleeper and bust picks. One analyst stood tall among the group as the sharpest prognosticator. Also, Peter reluctantly targets Jordan with some praise after he empirically discovere...

The Underdogs crew try their hand at picking Cinderellas for the college football season and end up feeling extremely dirty with their selections. Transitioning horrifically to the pros, Peter dives his into some ground-breaking slot receiver analysis and finds that a market inefficiency has been neutralized. What does that mean for your fantasy football team? Jordan has the same question. If you...

After the Underdogs crew is made whole again, they grab their bats and take their hacks at analyzing MLB trade deadline. Tom picks a traded minor-leaguer to be the next Willie Mays while Peter and Jordan have their eyes on Cincinnati for different reasons. Plus, the Underdogs fantasy football series continues with wide receiver sleeper picks and value plays. Lastly, the Bachelorette has predictabl...

While Tom gets some much-needed R&R, Jordan and Peter dive deep into the quest to find underdog running backs in fantasy football. Are there any traits that foreshadow unexpected breakouts and collapses? Plus: Two college football teams who could be headed in opposite directions with a change in luck, and a pitcher who is reappearing just in time to aid your fantasy stretch run. If you have fantas...

It's never too early to dive into fantasy football. The Underdogs crew get out their shovels and start digging into historical fantasy football draft data and report their findings. Which position is the easiest to predict? The hardest? Also, Jordan, Peter and Tom break down the stunning streaks of the Seattle Mariners and Baltimore Orioles while asking the burning question: should they buy or sel...

As the Home Run Derby looms, the Underdogs crew busts the myth that the event curses the swing of top sluggers and reveal a much simpler explanation for second-half struggles. And then it’s on to next-level analytics as the guys take on … The Bachelorette. Bachelor Data guru Suzana Somers joins the show to break down the new season and offers clues as to which guys might end up on one knee. Subscr...

As we move on from some hot-dogging protesters, the Underdogs crew surveys the NBA free agency landscape to identify the biggest steals and overpays of offseason and pick up the pieces from the Kevin Durant trade request. As the baseball season rounding second base, and with the help of Peter's Stats 101, we dive deep into teams and players that are ripe for a turnaround. Finally, Peter brings on...

To be frank, there’s no way Joey Chestnut loses the hot dog eating contest — right? Then Jordan, Peter and Tom relish the opportunity to find the Underdogs of NBA free agency and break down the San Antonio Spurs’ strategy in moving Dejounte Murray. VSiN’s Ben Fawkes also joins the show and puts a little extra mustard on 2022 NBA Draft night — what he calls the wildest sports betting day in recent...

Who's the biggest underdog in the NBA Draft? Seniors in college, the data shows. A decade after the original launch with Jordan, Tom has revamped the D.R.A.F.T. Initiative, revealing new insights about draft night. Are four-year studs historically so overrated that they're now underrated? This update also sheds light on the best and worst execs on draft night. (Is that Isiah Thomas' music?). Also,...

Against all odds, Jordan and Tom forge ahead without their Underdog teammate and persevere with a fresh bowl of betting insights. First, is Andrew WIggins an underdog pick for Finals MVP? Tom and Jordan go inside the numbers to show how Wiggins has unlocked his potential and could steal the trophy from Stephen Curry. Speaking of stealing, Jason Sobel of The Action Network joins as our first-ever r...

The Underdogs crew look ahead to Game 4 of the NBA Finals and debate why first year coaches like Ime Udoka are no longer underdogs. Then, it's time for the Tony's! We hit Broadway and bring in special Tony correspondents Erich Schwartzel of the Wall Street Journal and Walter Mayes of the Bay Area stage (and producer Anthony's father!). We handicap the awards categories and discuss why the Tony's a...

As narratives abound, the Underdogs crew dissects the big-picture value in the NBA Finals. Is the media in the tank for Stephen Curry or is there betting value there? After Jordan does his own research on Finals MVP history, Peter and Tom think there's some, um, Smart value in the long shot bin. Peter also offers a dual Hot Crease/Corner before squaring off against Jordan in another round of Vet t...

After Jordan takes a late victory lap with Early Voting, the Underdogs crew select sleeper picks for the MLB awards as we round first in the baseball season. Which teams are underrated? Overrated? Are there any darkhorse Cy Young and MVP candidates? Peter then introduces us to the Indy500 in his Hot Wheels segment and the milk-mustached squad chooses their long shots. Lastly, we look at why the un...

After Peter and Jordan enact revenge against Tom, the Underdog crew reveals why the chalky NBA conference finalists are actually underdogs in more ways than one. Peter then introduces us to some hard and fast rules of picking closers in fantasy. Finally, with the Preakness on tap, it's time to horse around and make some long shot bets. Subscribe to Underdogs on Apple and Spotify Learn more about y...

Jordan, Tom and Peter relive the biggest Derby upset of our lifetimes and wonder what the track record is for previous surprises. Why are there so many bad teams in baseball? Are hot goalies a thing in NHL? Is it time to Vet The Bet? Which WNBA underdogs do we love? The Underdog crew, as always, gives you the inside track. Subscribe to Underdogs on Apple and Spotify Learn more about your ad choice...

With the NFL Draft in the rear-view mirror, the Underdog squad takes a look ahead at NFL sleepers for the 2022 season. Is it better to be unlucky than good? Are we overemphasizing the draft? What does the injury report say? We get our hands dirty with the data and give you our favorite turnaround for next season. And lastly, with the Kentucky Derby around the corner, we take a look at some long sh...

With the NFL Draft this week, the Underdog crew brings in Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler to the show. The undrafted Pro Bowler challenges for the throne of The Ultimate Underdog and charms the heck out of Jordan, Peter and Tom. Next, we catch up with the NBA playoffs, the analytics behind a possible 0-3 comeback and futures odds. Lastly, Peter delivers yet another scorcher for his...

With NBA playoffs in high gear, the Underdog crew takes a deep dive into a contending Ultimate Underdog: Chris Paul against referee Scott Foster. The Grizzlies remind us that they're not going anywhere even if they're playing like underdogs. In the debut of Peter's Hot Corner, a scorching take on the Chicago Cubs is taken out of the oven and served for the masses. And lastly, we discuss the sneaky...

As a key member of one of the biggest upsets in NBA history, Shane Battier, a champ at the high school, college and pro level, joins the Underdogs crew to share the secrets of overcoming long odds. Battier goes inside the 2011 Memphis Grizzlies, one of the few 8-over-1 upsets ever, and reveals some crazy stories about that team and guarding Kobe Bryant later in his career. With Battier's lessons d...

Jordan, Peter and Tom wrap up the NCAA Tournament with thoughts on Kansas taking down Carolina, an unlikely underdog. The Underdog crew reflects on lessons from this year's March Madness and debate the transfer portal's impact on the sport. Then, with Opening Day upon us, it's time to pick sleepers in MLB Awards. And last but not least, we preview the Masters with Action Network's Jason Sobel and...