Bet The Process Jeff Interviews Jay Croucher of NBC Sports | Sponsored by Novig
Oct 30, 2025
Jay Croucher, an Australian-born former PointsBet trader and current NBC Sports betting analyst, shares his intriguing journey from law school to sports betting. He discusses the stark contrasts between Australian and U.S. betting markets, the need to simplify betting jargon for TV audiences, and the implications of recent NBA betting scandals. Discover why he believes the Thunder could be a strong title contender, the untapped value of former players for betting insights, and his unique idea for a reality show on live betting!
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Make Complex Ideas Understandable
- Translate complex betting ideas into plain language for broad audiences.
- Practice presentation skills like projection, cadence, and tone to stay engaging on TV.
From Law School To TV Trader
- Jay Croucher left law school after landing a trading job at PointsBet and moved to the U.S. to work full-time in trading.
- He transitioned from trading to being PointsBet's media rep and then to full-time TV at NBC.
Describe Markets, Don't Pretend To Beat Them
- National broadcasts should paint market context rather than claim to beat lines and totals.
- Audiences want lines and totals, but experts must avoid implying they consistently beat those markets.