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Munaf Manji and SleepyJ talk NFL Week 1 player props podcast. The NFL Player Props Podcast for Week 1 opens with Munaf Manji reintroducing the show and welcoming back co-host SleepyJ. After reflecting on last year’s success, they dive directly into their picks, bringing a mix of analysis, history, and betting strategy designed to help listeners find winning positions across quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end props . At the quarterback spot, SleepyJ targets Patriots rookie Drake May to eclipse 214.5 passing yards. He cites May’s solid rookie season, the addition of Stephon Diggs, and the Raiders’ poor secondary as key factors. Munaf counters with a contrarian angle, backing Cam Ward under 192.5 passing yards in his NFL debut with Denver’s elite defense looming. The contrast underscores their method of evaluating matchups through historical data and roster changes. Moving to running backs, SleepyJ highlights Jaguars back Tank Bigsby over 43.5 yards, projecting a breakout year with a favorable matchup against Carolina’s porous run defense. Munaf selects Bucky Irving of Tampa Bay to break a run over 15.5 yards, citing his explosive track record and increased role due to wide receiver injuries. Together, they emphasize opportunity, usage, and defensive weakness as central handicapping factors. On receivers, SleepyJ leans on Steelers slot man Calvin Austin over 23.5 yards, predicting Aaron Rodgers’ quick-release style will funnel targets his way. Munaf rides Jacksonville again, taking Brian Thomas Jr. over 74.5 yards, supported by his late-season surge and Carolina’s ongoing struggles. This section showcases their focus on quarterback tendencies, depth chart shifts, and defensive matchups. Tight ends follow with SleepyJ playing Giants rookie Theo Johnson over 23.5 yards, linking Russell Wilson’s historical reliance on tight ends to Johnson’s breakout potential. Munaf builds on the Browns’ passing game, touting David Njoku over 49.5 yards given Joe Flacco’s chemistry with him in 2023. Their analysis highlights veteran quarterback tendencies and undervalued lines. The best bet for Week 1 ties these threads together: Joe Flacco over 241.5 passing yards against the Bengals. Both agree that Cleveland’s passing attack matches well against Cincinnati’s suspect defense and that Flacco’s recent numbers support laddering yardage bets. They predict an up-tempo game script with plenty of volume, positioning Flacco as one of the week’s most appealing prop plays. Interspersed throughout are plugs for Pregame.com promotions, including the Kickoff25 code, free contests, and a detailed newsletter packed with picks across NFL, college football, and even UFC. The hosts remind listeners that consistency, preparation, and disciplined play are essential to finding value across the board. In closing, they stress that the podcast will remain a weekly feature, giving bettors time to digest picks before kickoff. The tone mixes entertainment with sharp handicapping, balancing statistical depth with accessible explanations. By covering rookies, veterans, and team-specific matchups, the show establishes itself as a go-to source for player prop insights heading into Week 1 . This transcript captures a structured breakdown of betting value across every key offensive position, while reinforcing themes of matchup analysis, historical precedent, and market timing. For fans and bettors alike, it offers a blend of strategy, insight, and practical plays to launch the NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast serves up sizzling NFL Week 1 betting picks and insights. Highlight standout brotherly rivalries while dissecting team strategies and key player performances. Delve into the Broncos' defense and rookie quarterbacks facing pressure. Weather influences game totals and betting predictions are examined, including an intriguing 'under' bet for the Vikings vs. Bears. Enjoy humorous anecdotes and personal betting experiences while navigating the complexities of NFL matchups and trends!

Lonte Smith, a college football betting expert, joins to share his insights on Week 2 matchups. They discuss the mixed results from Week 1, emphasizing the need for strategic betting based on process over mere outcomes. Quarterback controversies take center stage, with debates sparked by Arch Manning's performance. The episode highlights the impressive ACC, particularly Florida State, while diving deep into the SMU vs. Baylor showdown. Throughout, listeners gain valuable betting strategies and analyses across key teams and matchups.

Dive into the world of NFL betting with expert insights on season win totals! Discover how the love for overs gives value to unders and learn key strategies for betting across various teams. The hosts analyze the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos, discussing factors like strength of schedule and quarterback talent. Humor and personal anecdotes intertwine with sharp analysis, as they tackle betting trends and team psychology. Get ready for a fun and informative breakdown of the upcoming NFL season!

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Griffin Warner and Lonte Smith talk CFB betting for Saturday. The college football weekend preview opened with an unmistakable energy: offense must play fast, defense must swarm, and every snap must be about outblocking, outtackling, and outhustling the opponent. That tone set the stage for one of the most anticipated slates of the early season, highlighted by heavyweight matchups across the country and a betting landscape ripe with intrigue. Griffin Warner and Lonte Smith launched into their breakdown by zeroing in on Texas versus Ohio State in Columbus, a rematch of the Cotton Bowl. Warner admitted his Longhorn bias, but Smith carefully dissected the matchup. He argued that Texas brings more proven quarterback play with Arch Manning stepping in, supported by C.J. Baxter’s return in the backfield and a deep defensive front led by Colin Simmons. Smith emphasized that the key is limiting Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State’s elite wideout. Texas held him to one catch in their last meeting, and repeating that feat would tilt the balance. Still, Warner voiced concern about Arch’s lack of experience under pressure, recalling his struggles against Georgia. The debate crystallized into a clash of proven depth on the Texas side versus the star power of Ohio State’s top-end talent. The conversation shifted to LSU versus Clemson, a contest marked by questions about both coaching staffs. Brian Kelly’s struggles in openers were stacked against Dabo Swinney’s recent SEC failures. Smith forecasted Clemson’s air attack overwhelming LSU’s shaky secondary, citing LSU’s ranking outside the top 95 in coverage metrics. He envisioned Clemson building an early lead and rolling behind their veteran offensive line and fearsome defensive front. From there, attention turned to Virginia Tech versus South Carolina in Atlanta. Smith strongly backed the Hokies as 7.5-point underdogs, noting their improved secondary and linebacker strength against a South Carolina team with turnover issues and significant defensive losses to the NFL draft. Warner added that upsets in college football often break wider than in the NFL, making the Hokies live dogs with upset potential. The final featured matchup was Notre Dame versus Miami, a renewal of a rivalry steeped in history. The surprise was freshman CJ Carr earning the starting quarterback role for Notre Dame. Smith highlighted Miami’s opportunity to exploit Carr’s inexperience, especially if Carson Beck’s balanced attack can lean on a strong run game to offset Notre Dame’s elite man-to-man secondary. With Reuben Bain anchoring Miami’s defense, Smith believed the Hurricanes had the pieces to control tempo and win outright despite being slight underdogs. The show wrapped with best bets. Smith targeted Florida State plus seven in the first half against Alabama, citing Ty Simpson’s inexperience and Florida State’s defensive improvement under Gus Malzahn’s offensive guidance. Warner doubled down on Virginia Tech, preferring the 7.5-point cushion but echoing Smith’s belief that the Hokies could win outright. Both leaned on a consistent theme: early-season volatility favors teams with proven depth and coaching stability over untested quarterbacks in hostile settings. In sum, the weekend preview delivered a thorough guide to Saturday and Sunday’s premier college football games. Texas versus Ohio State hinges on Arch Manning’s poise and Ohio State’s receiving dominance, LSU against Clemson pits explosive passing against a fragile secondary, Virginia Tech offers value against an overvalued SEC foe, and Miami has the tools to stun Notre Dame. For bettors and fans alike, the focus is clear: proven systems, balanced rosters, and situational awareness will dictate who cashes tickets and who leaves week one disappointed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers focus on the wiseguy QB draft for the upcoming NFL season. Best bets as always. The Dream Podcast kicked off with RJ Bell celebrating the return of football season and unveiling Pregame’s Labor Day promotion: a free $30 best bet plus entry into a no-cost college football contest with a $1,000 prize on the line. From the opening minutes, listeners were reminded this show is equal parts strategy, competition, and entertainment. By the five-minute mark, RJ dug into NFL power ratings, explaining how he stripped out misleading drives such as kneel-downs or possessions inside the two-yard line. His refined numbers surprised the panel: Philadelphia, Detroit, Baltimore, and Buffalo led the league, while Carolina and Cleveland sat at the bottom. Steve Fezzik and McKenzie Rivers debated the shock placements, noting injuries and coaching trends that shaped outcomes. Around the 15-minute timestamp, discussion turned to quarterbacks who skipped preseason snaps. McKenzie’s data showed those QBs historically underperform in Week 1, with unders cashing heavily when both starters sit. That trend fueled bets on marquee matchups like Cowboys-Eagles and Ravens-Bills. At the 20-minute mark, RJ spotlighted Dak Prescott’s sharp decline, citing rankings that placed him last among 24 qualifying passers. His reduced rushing numbers since his major injury led RJ and Fezzik to eye team total unders and passing props. The stage was set for the annual quarterback draft, run snake-style with auction bidding for position. McKenzie opened by taking Josh Allen, Fezzik countered with Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts, while RJ landed Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes. Later rounds brought bold choices like Jayden Daniels, Brock Purdy, Jordan Love, and Baker Mayfield. Side bets flew as each analyst pounced on weak spots: Geno Smith over Prescott, Purdy over Hurts, Bo Nix over Dak. By halftime of the draft, RJ had built a star-heavy lineup, Fezzik leaned on proven veterans, and McKenzie gambled on upside. Just before the hour mark, RJ teased a Monday night special dedicated to season win totals, including a collaborative Pregame entry in a Las Vegas contest. This naturally led into the industry segment, where Fezzik vented about DraftKings raising six-point teaser prices from –120 to –135 and reserving the right to void bets when “unpriced information” breaks. Both he and RJ criticized the moves as hostile to sharp bettors and warned listeners to watch how operators tilt toward casual action. At 1:18, Fezzik gave his Week 1 best bet: Atlanta +2.5 at home against Tampa Bay, citing divisional home dogs’ long-term profitability. McKenzie reinforced his unders, while RJ added context on why Week 1 remains rich for value despite heavily bet lines. The show closed with lighter banter—Vegas nostalgia, classic TV, even collecting vintage casino ashtrays—but the backbone remained the same: sharp football analysis, humor, and actionable advice. From refining drive metrics to debating quarterback ceilings, the podcast delivered insights that bettors can immediately use. The message was simple: in a season full of hype, Pregame focuses on value, discipline, and knowing where the real edges lie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Wednesday. The latest Dream Preview baseball breakdown opened with Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner reviewing tough recent beats before diving into Thursday’s slate of Major League Baseball action. Early frustrations centered on bullpen management, where questionable decisions cost winning tickets. Griffin highlighted Bruce Bochy’s choices with the Rangers, while Munaf recapped Jeff Hoffman’s collapse for Toronto. Both acknowledged the natural ebb and flow of a long season but emphasized how frustrating late-game implosions can be when handicapping results were correct until the ninth inning. Attention then shifted to Thursday’s card. The first matchup was Boston at Baltimore. Garrett Crochet’s dominance, particularly on the road, was contrasted with Cade Povich’s struggles at Camden Yards. With Boston in the playoff chase and Baltimore fading, the Red Sox were positioned as strong run-line value. From there the crew evaluated Arizona against Milwaukee, with concerns about the Brewers’ bullpen health and Jose Quintana’s crafty veteran presence. Both leaned toward expecting runs given Milwaukee’s offensive consistency at home. Houston hosting Colorado drew skepticism about laying a steep moneyline price on the Astros when their offense has sputtered. Kyle Freeland’s road history pointed to unders, though the panel admitted Houston needed wins to stay in the AL West race. Pittsburgh at St. Louis prompted a lean toward the under, with Miles Mikolas much stronger at home and Braxton Ashcraft offering upside. The Cubs and Giants series was pegged as a pitcher’s duel between Shota Imanaga and Logan Webb, with a likely under in a low-scoring Oracle Park day game. Atlanta at Philadelphia carried the most intrigue. Cal Quantrill’s move to the Braves and Aaron Nola’s inconsistency created an opening for offense. Both analysts saw double-digit potential and pointed to recent totals easily exceeding posted numbers. The Phillies’ injury issues, especially losing Zach Wheeler, added to the uncertainty but suggested their bullpen would be heavily tested. The evening spotlight was Yankees versus White Sox. Will Warren’s inexperience and Davis Martin’s limited ceiling pointed to offense in Chicago. With both defenses prone to errors and suspect bullpens, the over nine was recommended, while the White Sox as home underdogs were noted as live if their bats clicked. The missing line revealed Mets versus Marlins, with Clay Holmes favored to control the matchup but bullpen risks keeping the over attractive. Best bets were locked in at the end. Griffin chose Yankees–White Sox over nine, citing unreliable pitching and defense. Munaf went with Boston -1.5 behind Crochet’s stellar road form against a struggling Povich. They closed with reminders about Pregame promotions, including a college football contest and Griffin’s discounted 30-day package. Overall the podcast combined raw reactions to recent heartbreakers with sharp handicapping of Thursday’s board. The hosts stressed the importance of finding value across moneylines, run lines, and totals while acknowledging baseball’s volatility. Their insight showed how bullpen management, pitcher splits, and situational motivation shape betting strategy. For bettors tracking MLB daily, this episode offered guidance across multiple matchups and reinforced why patience, discipline, and line shopping remain essential for long-term profit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Lonte Smith talk NFL season long player props and much more. The 2025 NFL season kicks off with Pregame’s Props Podcast diving into NFL player props and futures betting. Host Munaf Manji (0:05–0:59) returns after last year’s success, joined by Lonte Smith from the College Football Podcast, ready to break down the best season-long prop bets across quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. By the one-minute mark (0:59–1:18), Lonte expresses excitement for profitability and preparation as kickoff approaches. Munaf (1:18–2:34) lays out the plan: four props each across positions, reminding listeners to shop for the best numbers. Quarterbacks open the show. Lonte (2:35–4:16) takes Justin Herbert under 3,650.5 yards, pointing to Jim Harbaugh’s run-heavy approach, the addition of Najee Harris, Herbert’s injury history, and a tough AFC West. Munaf (4:16–6:21) agrees, highlighting Herbert’s inconsistency, weak defenses inflating numbers last year, and how divisional upgrades could suppress his totals. Munaf (6:24–8:59) then targets J.J. McCarthy under 3,650.5 yards. The rookie Viking, fresh off an ACL recovery, faces high expectations equal to top-12 rookie seasons all time. With Justin Jefferson’s hamstring, Addison’s suspension, and a run-first scheme with Aaron Jones, he calls the over unrealistic. Lonte (9:00–10:45) echoes that McCarthy isn’t a gunslinger and won’t consistently reach 300 yards weekly. Running backs bring debate. Lonte (11:22–12:53) bets Breece Hall over 5.5 rushing TDs, boosted by Justin Fields creating lighter boxes and red-zone chances. Munaf (12:59–15:45) takes the opposite side, fading Hall’s rushing yards under 850.5 due to offensive line issues, Fields’ dual-threat style, and negative game scripts forcing the Jets to pass. Receivers headline next. Lonte (18:41–19:32) backs Tyreek Hill over 980.5 yards, calling it a buy-low after last season’s 959 yards. Munaf (21:07–23:21) supports the case, noting Hill’s 82 career TDs and Miami’s playoff-or-bust year. Munaf (23:22–25:33) also hammers Mike Evans over 950.5 yards, citing his decade-long 1,000-yard streak, Mayfield’s trust, and a thin Bucs WR corps. Tight ends feature with Lonte’s favorite play (28:13–30:52): Tyler Warren over 575.5 yards. A first-round pick in an empty Colts WR room, Warren projects as a focal point. Munaf (31:14–35:11) agrees, pointing to his 6’6” frame and red zone upside. For his final pick, Munaf (31:14–35:11) highlights Drake London over 1,225.5 yards, citing Michael Penix Jr.’s arm and London’s 100-catch, 1,271-yard 2023. Lonte (35:12–37:08) compares London to Mike Evans and sees expanded slot usage boosting targets. They close with bonus leans: George Pickens over 875.5 yards in Dallas’ pass-first system (38:00–39:19), Bucky Irving over 1,000.5 rushing yards if he seizes RB1 (41:27–43:49), and Matthew Stafford unders given lingering back injuries (43:50–44:55). Both spotlight C.J. Stroud (44:59–49:14) as a breakout candidate with new weapons, betting angles pointing to potential MVP value at 25–30/1. This debut 2025 Props Podcast underscores why NFL season-long player prop betting is surging: sharp handicapping, injury context, scheme fits, and matchup analysis. From Herbert and McCarthy unders to Hill, Evans, Warren, and London overs, the insights offer bettors actionable edges for the new season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices