Colin Cowherd Podcast - Betting NFL Playoffs + Ohio State vs. Notre Dame! Big Ten’s Advantage Over SEC, Caitlin Clark=New Stadium
Jan 17, 2025
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Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network and host of "The Favorites" podcast, joins the discussion. They dive into top betting strategies for the NFL playoffs, emphasizing key matchups like Texans vs. Chiefs and Bills vs. Ravens. The conversation reveals how Big Ten schools, like Ohio State, gain advantages over the SEC, partly thanks to strong NIL deals. They also express excitement about the Indiana Fever's new stadium following Caitlin Clark's impressive rookie season and share their five favorite things in sports.
Colin Cowherd and Chad Millman provide sharp betting advice for the NFL playoffs, emphasizing statistical advantages in team performance.
The discussion highlights the Big Ten's emerging dominance over the SEC and the impact of financial backing on college football programs.
Deep dives
Game Day Food and Louisiana Flavor
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Betting Insights for NFL Playoffs
During the NFL playoffs, analysis of team performances and historical statistics plays a crucial role in betting decisions. Key insights suggest that teams led by strong quarterbacks, especially at home, tend to perform well, with the Kansas City Chiefs favored by significant margins. Additionally, factors like weather conditions are relevant, with quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes showing favorable records in cold weather. As professional bettors weigh options, the consensus appears to favor strategic bets based on solid statistical trends.
Changing Dynamics in College Football
The college football landscape is shifting dramatically, driven by factors such as NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals and increased financial competition among programs. Traditionally dominant schools may face new challenges as programs with robust financial backing emerge as powerhouses. Institutions like Ohio State leverage their financial resources to gain an edge in recruiting and team development. The evolving competition signals a new era where historical advantages may diminish, making way for more parity across college football.
Colin is joined by Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network and host of “The Favorites” podcast, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs and the college football national championship!
They dissect the huge advantages Big Ten schools have compared to SEC schools when it comes to athletics, why they’re both amazed at the Indiana Fever announcing they are building a new 90 million dollar stadium after Caitlin Clark’s rookie season, and their five favorite things in sports.
3:00 - Texans vs Chiefs
6:15 - Commanders vs Lions
10:00 - Eagles vs Rams
13:30 - Bills vs Ravens
22:00 - Ohio State vs Notre Dame
26:00 - Big Ten’s advantage over the SEC
35:00 - Indiana Fever building a new stadium
47:00 Five favorite things in sports
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