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SleepyJ and Mean Gene talk UFC betting for UFC 322 Madalena vs Makachev headlines a stacked UFC 322 card from MSG, with Sleepy J and Mean Gene breaking down eight fights. They agree early on Erin Blanchfield vs Tracy Cortez, both backing Blanchfield due to improved striking, strength, and ability to control exchanges despite Cortez winning their pre-UFC meeting. They also align on Roman Kopylov as a live underdog over Gregory “Robocop” Rodrigues, citing Rodrigues’ shaky chin, tendency to brawl despite having grappling advantages, and Kopylov’s power and durability after facing an elite Paulo Costa. Next, both pick Bo Nickal over Rodolfo Vieira, expecting Nickal to lean on his elite wrestling in a measured, mistake-free game plan after his setbacks, likely controlling the ground without risking unnecessary stand-up exchanges. Their first disagreement comes with Beneil Dariush vs Benoit Saint-Denis: Gene picks BSD, trusting his pressure, power, and revived momentum, while Sleepy prefers Dariush’s superior skill and grappling if he can avoid big shots. Another split follows with Carlos Prates vs Leon Edwards; Sleepy sides with Edwards’ championship experience and durability, while Gene believes Prates’ relentless forward pressure and destructive power will break Edwards as others have recently. They reunite on Sean Brady over Michael Morales, expecting Brady’s grappling, control, and veteran savvy to neutralize Morales’ explosive striking and deliver a “vet lesson” in a key contender matchup. In the co-main event, Gene backs Zhang Weili moving up for two-division glory, praising her evolution, volume, and ability to capitalize on Shevchenko’s occasional grappling mistakes, while Sleepy takes Valentina Shevchenko as the stronger, cleaner, more technical striker with superior size and takedown defense. In the main event, both predict Islam Makachev dominates Jack Della Maddalena early, with Makachev’s wrestling, control, and improved striking overwhelming a dangerous but out-classed champion who still has defensive gaps against elite grapplers. They expect an early submission or dominant finish as Makachev pursues champ-champ status. The show wraps with confidence in the card’s quality, a few strategic disagreements to help bettors evaluate both sides, and reminders to use code HOOK50 at Pregame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf and Lonte get into NFL week 11 player props. Munaf and Lonte break down NFL Week 11 props on the Dream Preview: Munaf hosts with guest Lonte filling in for Sleepy J. They discuss the ugly Thursday game and move to QB props. Lonte’s QB pick: Josh Allen over ~219 pass yards vs Tampa, noting Buffalo’s bounce-back spot, Tampa’s recent defensive struggles (Goff 241, Mac 347, Darnold 341, Maye 270) and Buffalo leaning pass-heavy. Munaf’s QB pick: Jacoby Brissett over 236.5 pass yards vs SF based on four straight overs (320/279/261/258), injuries to Cards WRs, weak SF pass defense, and expected negative script. RB props: Lonte takes Kenneth Walker under 44.5 rush yards vs SF citing inconsistent workload, Charbonnet usage, SF run D, and poor matchup for Walker’s style. Munaf takes Jalen Warren over 101.5 rush+rec yards vs CIN after 158 last meeting, consistent recent volume, CIN giving up 141 rush yards + 44 receiving to RBs. WR/TE props: Lonte pivots to TE Brock Bowers over 70.5 yards vs Dallas due to mismatch vs DAL LBs, expected target spike, and previous big bounce-back after a one-catch game. Munaf backs Jaylen Waddle over 78.5 vs Washington (recent 95/99/82/84 games, WAS secondary allowing 178 to WRs, Waddle’s YAC and target expectation). Lonte doubles with Dalton Schultz over his receiving yards AND anytime TD vs TEN, referencing strong Mills-Schultz connection, 11 targets last week, red-zone usage, and TEN allowing TE production. Munaf plays Zach Ertz over 43.5 yards vs Miami (recent 46/54, Dolphins allowing 71 to TEs, WAS injuries, 5+ targets in 4 of 5). TD props: Lonte—Schultz. Munaf—Pat Freiermuth +230, Jonnu Smith +230, Ladd McConkey +155, and Aaron Jones +135. They plug the Pregame contests and Ready50 promo. Agreed best bet: Joe Flacco over 255.5 pass yards vs PIT; Steelers have been shredded by QBs (4 of prior 5 over 340 yards), Flacco threw 342 vs PIT in TNF matchup, comes off 470-yard game, has Chase/Higgins/Chase Brown, Bengals airing it out 45+ attempts often, extra rest helps shoulder. Close with hopes to sweep the board and return for Week 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell and his team dive into thrilling NFL betting insights for Week 11. They review recent betting successes, including wins on the Bengals and Rams. Fezzik offers his top picks, like Miami's first quarter, emphasizing the unique dynamics of international games. The discussion includes analysis of Green Bay's injury woes and market shifts affecting the Packers. They tackle the implications of coaching changes on game performance and dissect why Baltimore vs. Cleveland is set for a low total. It's a numbers-driven dialogue packed with actionable betting strategies!

Griffin Warner and Lonte Smith cover 5 big games for college football Week 12. Best bets as always. College Football Week 12 Best Bets – Georgia-Texas, Bama-Oklahoma, and the Underdog Uprising Pregame.com’s Griffin Warner and Lonte Smith rolled into Week 12 of the College Football Podcast with confidence after a 2-1 week, spotlighting four massive matchups and a best-bet combo built on underdogs and unders. They opened with Notre Dame (-11.5) at Pittsburgh, where Warner questioned Pat Narduzzi’s “I don’t care if we lose 100-0” quote and its locker-room impact, while Lonte leaned to the over 56, citing Pitt’s seven of nine home overs and Notre Dame’s explosive two-headed backfield of Price and Love. Game two took them to Los Angeles, Iowa at USC (-6.5, 49.5 total), where Warner admitted last week’s Iowa under cashed again, and Lonte argued the Trojans’ power-run identity under Lincoln Riley is something the Hawkeyes haven’t faced, liking USC to cover as home dominance meets Iowa’s one-dimensional grind. The SEC spotlight then shifted to Alabama (-6) vs. Oklahoma, with both handicappers dissecting the Tide’s “B+ ceiling” — good enough to win but not blow teams out — while Lonte pounded the Sooners plus the points. He cited Brent Venables’ pressure schemes and Ty Simpson’s tendency to rush throws under duress, predicting Oklahoma’s dual-threat QB John Mateer could expose Bama’s struggles versus mobile passers. Warner agreed it’s a classic live-dog spot, noting Alabama’s lack of a killer instinct after the LSU survival. Finally, they previewed the heavyweight clash between Georgia (-6) and Texas, Arch Manning’s first true test after a breakout against Vanderbilt. Lonte liked the Longhorns to cover and possibly shock the Bulldogs, arguing Georgia’s defense has slipped and that Arch’s confidence plus Texas’ tackling could push the champs to the brink. Warner, donning his trademark burnt-orange shirt, echoed that Georgia’s once-feared front isn’t what it was, and if Texas’ defense dictates tempo, the upset window opens. They wrapped with promo code “BOMB50” for $50 off Pregame’s all-access football package, then delivered best bets: Lonte’s Michigan State +7.5 over a reeling Penn State (“How do you get off the mat after that loss?”) and Warner doubling down on his sweet spot with Iowa–USC under 49.5, trusting punts and field position more than fireworks. With Week 12’s playoff picture tightening, both hosts agreed it’s the moment when market edges meet motivation gaps — fading complacent favorites, riding disciplined dogs, and trusting totals over hype. Pregame’s data meets gut instinct, and in a sport built on chaos, that blend is how sharp bettors stay undefeated in November Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL recap for week 10. Here’s a tight, 3200-character (with spaces) no-line-break summary of RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik, and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL recap for Week 10: RJ Bell opens by recapping Sunday’s NFL action with Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers, starting with Carolina’s loss to New Orleans. Fezzik stayed with Carolina in Survivor and noted how the team keeps failing as a favorite. RJ highlighted the Saints’ dominant defense and improved offense with six yards per play, nearly 400 yards, and late red-zone chances. Mackenzie said metrics showed New Orleans should’ve won by 15, confirming their superiority. Fezzik described halftime betting adjustments and rare line movements, explaining how small second-half line shifts can mislead bettors. The crew discussed the Eagles-Packers matchup and how Carolina’s poor showing after beating Green Bay exposed Bryce Young’s struggles, agreeing he looks like a future backup QB. Shifting to Buffalo-Miami, RJ asked how the Bills lost by 17 despite being strong favorites. Fezzik said turnovers and Miami’s efficiency made the score misleading but fair. They discussed Kansas City’s standing and how market perception shapes betting lines. Lions-Washington followed, with Fezzik citing Dan Campbell’s record off a loss, the Lions’ 546-yard offensive explosion, and Washington’s inept defense. RJ and Fezzik analyzed how Detroit dominates as a big favorite, while Seattle eases off late in blowouts. Both agreed Seattle’s defense and DVOA rank were elite, with Mackenzie noting they were top-ranked historically. The trio reviewed Super Bowl odds, seeing Kansas City, Rams, Seahawks, and Lions in a cluster. They debated kick distances, field goal post dimensions, and quirky rule-change ideas like multi-tiered posts for extra points. They then analyzed Colts-Falcons, where Fezzik said Indy’s sacks masked dominance. RJ detailed Jonathan Taylor’s game-breaking runs and argued elite backs still matter. Discussion turned to Vrabel’s clock management before halftime, balancing touchdown odds with time control. RJ and Fezzik debated analytics-driven plays and the evolving tension between strategy and entertainment, warning about over-analysis diminishing football’s simplicity. Fezzik proposed rule fixes like stopping the clock on intentional penalties (“The Fezzik Rule”). Later, they covered Rams-49ers, crediting the Rams’ offense and questioning Trey Lance’s legacy versus Mac Jones. They discussed the Bears’ improvement, Caleb Williams’ mobility, and how young QBs must run to succeed early. Fezzik compared run-heavy QBs’ durability risks. RJ outlined the link between rushing ability, learning curves, and NFL survival. They reviewed misleading finals like the Jets game where bad offenses combined for 47 points, Cleveland’s poor road offense, and statistical anomalies between yardage, success rate, and results. Finally, they debated Texans-Jaguars’ late collapse, noting Houston’s comeback from 19 down, and closed on Colts-Falcons, where stats favored Indy despite a close overtime finish. RJ teased his next best bet streak continuing and wrapped with a promise to deliver Thursday’s betting pod picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and SleepyJ talk NFL player props for week 10. Munaf Manji and Sleepy J host the NFL Week 10 Props edition of RJ Bell’s Dream Preview, opening with the early Berlin matchup between the Colts and Falcons. Sleepy starts by betting Daniel Jones under 243.5 passing yards, citing Atlanta’s top-ranked pass defense and expectation of a run-heavy, clock-chewing game featuring Jonathan Taylor. Munaf agrees, benches Jones in fantasy, and counters with Baker Mayfield over 246.5 passing yards versus New England, arguing the Patriots’ rush D is elite but their secondary vulnerable. Sleepy concurs, noting Tampa’s bye week prep and New England’s difficulty stopping air attacks. Moving to rushing props, Sleepy doubles up: Daniel Jones over 15.5 and Josh Allen over 26.5 rushing yards, both facing heavy blitz teams (Falcons, Dolphins) that force quarterbacks to scramble. Munaf supports the logic and shifts to Christian McCaffrey over 50.5 receiving yards against the Rams, highlighting his consistent over trend, matchup history, and integral passing role. Sleepy backs the pick, expecting San Francisco to trail and throw often. On receivers, Sleepy picks Rome Odunze over 3.5 receptions (-145), predicting a “squeaky wheel” response after Odunze’s father publicly complained about his lack of targets; he expects a bounce-back game against the Giants’ poor secondary. Munaf echoes that, expecting early targets and likely over by halftime. He then takes Amon-Ra St. Brown over 80.5 receiving yards vs. Washington, noting Detroit’s offensive rebound spot, his four straight 86+ yard games, and heavy target share. Sleepy agrees, warning “never fade Amon-Ra,” then adds Zach Ertz over 34.5 receiving yards for the injury-depleted Commanders, expecting Mariota’s tight end usage. Munaf approves and adds Dalton Schultz over 34.5 receiving yards vs. Jacksonville, pointing out the Jaguars’ vulnerability to tight ends and Davis Mills’ reliance on Schultz. Touchdown section: Munaf picks Rome Odunze (+155), Jackson Dart (+170), and Aaron Jones (+105), forecasting scoring from dynamic playmakers and dump-off opportunities. Sleepy goes contrarian, taking longshot Jaguars tight ends Johnny Munt (+850) and Alan Trammell (+800) due to injuries thinning Jacksonville’s depth. Their agreed best bet: Marvin Harrison Jr. over 55.5 receiving yards vs. Seattle, backed by Brissett’s deep passing confidence, expected trailing script, and Harrison’s big-play potential (96 yards last week). Sleepy endorses, citing Brissett’s freedom to air it out and Harrison’s earlier 66-yard game vs. Seattle. The show closes with promos: use coupon “SWEEP50” at Pregame.com for $50 off NFL/CFB season packages and Sleepy’s $299 college basketball package. Both hosts expect profits and emphasize their prop track record, wrapping with optimism for Week 10 and anticipation for Week 11’s follow-up show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the intriguing world of NFL betting strategies for Week 10! The hosts break down quarterback rushing props, spotlighting Mahomes and Allen. Fezzik champions the Steelers against the Chargers and suggests a team total under for the L.A. squad. RJ makes a compelling case for the Jets as his top play, while Mackenzie argues the Rams can still triumph despite injuries. The conversation also dives into teaser strategies and NFC power dynamics, leaving listeners armed with valuable insights for their bets.

Griffin Warner and Lonte Smith dive into this weeks College football slate. The guys have been hot. College Football Podcast: Week 11 Breakdown with Griffin Warner and Lonte Smith The College Football Podcast from Pregame.com delivered another deep dive into the sport’s biggest Week 11 matchups as hosts Griffin Warner and Lonte Smith broke down the betting angles, playoff implications, and standout performances shaping the season. The duo opened the show reflecting on a rough previous week after an earlier hot streak, then jumped straight into analysis of Texas Tech’s clash with BYU. Lonte emphasized the Red Raiders’ dominant defensive line and BYU’s reliance on the run, calling Texas Tech the clear side and liking the over thanks to their prolific scoring at home. From there, the conversation moved to Oregon vs. Iowa, where Griffin leaned toward the home dog and the under, anticipating a slugfest dictated by field position and strong defenses. Lonte noted Oregon’s inconsistent offense and Iowa’s capacity to rise against elite opponents, making it a tricky number hovering around six points. Next up was Missouri hosting Texas A&M, where the guys agreed Mizzou could hang tough by leaning on its ground game, exploiting A&M’s weakness against the run, and controlling tempo. Despite A&M’s unbeaten SEC run, Lonte pointed out the Aggies’ vulnerability in stopping power backs like Ahmad Hardy, giving the Tigers a shot to cover and push the under. The show wrapped with the LSU–Alabama rivalry, once a national spectacle and still a bettor’s delight. With Brian Kelly out, Lonte predicted the “new-coach bump” would spark LSU to compete deep into the fourth quarter, while Griffin backed the Tigers’ talent depth and recruiting base as key edges against an Alabama squad that has struggled to dominate weaker teams. The hosts agreed Bama’s defense and game-management lag behind its reputation, noting how NIL parity has leveled talent across the SEC. For best bets, Lonte offered a weekday MACtion appetizer—Ball State moneyline vs. Kent State—and LSU plus the points in Tuscaloosa. Griffin backed Oregon–Iowa under 40.5 as his top play. They closed by reminding listeners to use promo code Passing50 for $50 off season packages on Pregame.com. With humor, candor, and sharp insight, Warner and Smith blended betting strategy, analytics, and college football passion into a fast-paced hour that felt both educational and entertaining. It was a show for sharp bettors and diehard fans alike, showing why the Pregame Network’s college football coverage continues to stand out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL week 9 recap and much more. RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers recap NFL Week 9 before Monday Night Football, starting with Kyler Murray’s benching and market reactions showing roughly a two-point QB difference. They discuss how slow information moves during the sports equinox and debate sharps versus books on early bets, limit sizes, and the game-theory of dummy moves used by bettors like Billy Walters. Fezzik notes boomerang line moves and how fakeouts create opportunities; RJ cites studies showing originators hit 57 percent and those betting three points worse break even. They analyze RJ’s Houston–Denver under “pleaser” win and Fezzik’s data on key numbers shifting: sevens less valuable now because teams go for two, making eight and one more important. Their math argues games landing on three will drop from ten percent to lower under new rules. They segue to the fairness of ties and hockey’s three-point system, debating game theory and equilibrium in overtime. Fezzik likens NHL overtime strategy to poker chops and argues ties should yield shared points without creating asymmetric rewards. They shift to Seattle’s dominant but misleading win, noting fourth-quarter coasting makes them better than stats show, a live-bet underdog/under opportunity. JSN and Sam Darnold shine; Darnold ranks #1 PFF, #3 QBR, ahead of Dak, Herbert and Stafford. They recall past QBR outliers like Case Keenum and Carson Wentz to stress sample-size limits. Power ratings place Seattle fifth behind KC, Baltimore, Buffalo, and Rams; RJ and Fez praise Neflo Robbie Greer’s method of regressing models toward market lines. They break down Buffalo’s dominant win over KC: Allen efficient, Mahomes didn’t run despite career-high rushing rates, dropping Chiefs to 5-4 and underdogs in the division. They debate statistical versus score truth—acknowledging randomness, unknown factors and trench play as the real signal. Fezzik upgrades Buffalo ½ point. They examine Chargers–Titans (Chargers dominant despite defensive/special-teams scores) and model turnover EPA (~4.7 points each). Injuries lower Chargers value by ≈0.3 points. RJ vents about a bet graded wrong on a kick-return first down and argues books must follow NFL stats; Fez agrees. They dissect Mahomes/Allen rushing parlay correlation—Fez expected slight negative via kneel-downs, RJ argues positive peer rivalry correlation; priced +550 was great value. They analyze Pittsburgh’s turnover-driven win over Indy and how strip sacks are earned turnovers. Parity dominates the league: no elite team, ≈12 can win it. They link Super Bowl value to number-one-seed odds (Eagles, Rams, Seahawks top NFC; Bills favorite AFC). They cover Packers’ phony loss, youth and immaturity; Philly–Green Bay line movement; Denver’s win helped by Stroud’s injury; Bears–Bengals defenseless shootout; 49ers’ grit and Dart’s poise; Giants’ and Dayball’s decline; Indy’s fragility pre-Germany trip but historical ATS records of teams before international games; Vikings’ upset of Detroit; and how poorly disciplined teams commit false starts near the goal line. They close on coaching styles—grit versus modernity—and agree no team rates above +5 in power rankings. RJ signs off for their Wednesday pick show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and SleepyJ talk NFL Player props for week 9 and much more. NFL Week 9 Player Props – Munaf Manji & SleepyJ RJ Bell’s Dream Preview NFL Player Props Podcast (Week 9)! Host Munaf Manji (@SportsNerd824) and co-host SleepyJ break down the best plays and prop angles from every corner of the slate. (0:11) Munaf opens by recapping Thursday Night Football and the Ravens’ 28-6 win as Lamar Jackson looks back to MVP form. The guys then dive right into quarterback props—(2:20) SleepyJ takes J.J. McCarthy over 209.5 passing yards in a potential Vikings-Lions shootout, while (4:04) Munaf backs Sam Darnold over 240.5 yards off a bye vs. Washington’s weak secondary. (7:02) SleepyJ praises rookie WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s route running and synergy with Darnold. (8:42) Running back props: SleepyJ’s on Chase Brown over 53.5 rush yards vs. the Bears, highlighting his growing workload and Cincinnati’s soft matchup; (11:06) Munaf counters with Christian McCaffrey over 75.5 rush yards against the Giants’ bottom-tier run defense. (15:49) Wide receivers next: Sleepy loves Rashid Shaheed over 39.5 yards as New Orleans’ deep threat with strong target share, while (20:08) Munaf targets Deami Brown over 40.5 yards for Jacksonville amid injuries to Hunter and Thomas Jr. (24:50) Tight end props—both agree on Tyler Warren over 55.5 yards vs. Pittsburgh’s TE-bleeding defense. (27:51) Sleepy goes chalk with Ja’Marr Chase anytime TD (-135) as Flacco’s top red-zone weapon; (28:58) Munaf fires Nico Collins +140, Tyler Warren, and CeeDee Lamb for TD markets. (30:25) Pregame.com promos: enter code RUN15 for $15 off packages, and join contests like Beat Dave Essler NBA for cash prizes. (32:28) The Best Bet: Dak Prescott over 266.5 passing yards (MNF vs. Arizona)—both expect a shootout with Dallas’s defense reeling. (35:53) Sleepy calls it a “500-yard-type game,” with Dak poised to explode. (36:11) Wrap-up shoutouts to RJ Bell’s SOV AM feed and Pregame’s MLB/NBA pods. NFL props, analysis, and value plays every week—subscribe, like, and cash tickets with us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices