The Bill Simmons Podcast An NBA Scandal, the WembyCorn, a Three-Day Power Poll, and NFL Week 8 Picks With Joe House
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Oct 24, 2025 
Joe House, a seasoned sports writer for The Ringer and an expert in both the NBA and NFL, joins the conversation. They delve into the NBA gambling scandal, discussing how player information leaks pose risks. House shares insights on Victor Wembanyama's game-changing potential, comparing him to legends like Shaq and LeBron. They also break down upcoming NFL matchups, highlighting the Falcons' promising home advantage and weighing the strengths of the Texans' defense against the 49ers. It's a wild mix of basketball debates and football forecasts!
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Gambling Growth Brings New Insider Risks
- Legalized, regulated sports gambling exposes new vulnerabilities where people close to players can profit from non-public injury info.
- Bill Simmons and Joe House note books detect irregular betting but policing insider info from staff and friends remains difficult.
Insider Leaks Are Hardest To Police
- Small-scale, rapid bets using insider info (trainers, staff, friends) are the hardest to police despite regulatory advances.
- Hosts argue policing must adapt beyond public injury reports to control leaks from personal networks.
Player Props Create Weak Links
- Player-specific prop markets (player unders) create concentrated opportunities for exploitation and noise.
- Simmons suggests restricting props to widely known starters to reduce manipulation risk.