
Bet The Edge
Bet the EDGE with Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick is here to provide listeners with sharp actionable insight, market analysis and statistical data to help bettors gain more information before placing their wagers. So whether you're targeting spreads and totals, looking for value in futures markets or circling player props, give our podcast a listen to give you that extra edge. Plus, on Thursday during football season, don't miss the College Football Takeover episode with Vaughn Dalzell, Brad Thomas, and Eric Froton.
Latest episodes

Apr 5, 2024 • 44min
NFL Draft Preview, Pt 1: J.J. McCarthy, Total OL Drafted, First Defensive Player
April 5: In the first installment of their NFL Draft Preview before Round 1 later this month, Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) are joined by Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) of PFF to discuss if the Bills will select a WR with their first pick and the market steam on J.J. McCarthy. The trio also analyzes landing spots for Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, and Rome Odunze as well as the 7th and 8th Overall Pick market. Jay and Drew wrap up the show by highlighting why they’re monitoring the Western Play-In race and 6MOY candidates this weekend in the NBA.(1:00) – Position of Bills 1st Pick in the NFL Draft after Stefon Diggs trade(6:30) – J.J. McCarthy’s ceiling and floor in the 1st Round (11:50) – Draft Position of Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, Rome Odunze + O/U 6.5 WRs in the 1st Round(17:00) – 7th Overall Pick, O/U 9.5 OL in 1st Round, and 8th Overall Pick(29:20) – What Jay and Drew are monitoring in the NBA this weekend

Apr 4, 2024 • 36min
Stefon Diggs Traded, Men's Tournament MOP, Women's Final Four
April 4: Hosts Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) and Drew (@whale_capper) give their initial reactions to the Stefon Diggs trade and what it might mean for both the Bills and Texans next season. We are down to the Final 4 in both the Men's and Women's NCAA Tournament. Vaughn and Drew go over all for games as well as the Most Outstanding Player Market on the Men's side. A small slate of games on Thursday in the NBA but Drew breaks down his favorite plays for the night. (00:18) - Stefon Diggs trade(4:45) - Men's Most Outstanding Player Market(11:10) - Men's Final 4 Games(22:10) - Women's Final 4 Games (29:37) - NBA Thursday Night

Apr 3, 2024 • 51min
NBA Awards update + Value outside of the Celtics in the East?
(1:00) – 6th Man of the Year and MVP(20:45) – Most Improved Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Clutch Player of the Year(43:30) – Eastern Conference Champion: Examining the Bucks, 76ers and Heat

Apr 2, 2024 • 47min
Race for #1 Seed in the Western Conference + ATP Houston and Clay Court Projections
April 2:Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) as they normally do on Tuesday's, go over AMA questions ranging from the Jack Adams award in the NHL to a possible series price of a Nuggets v. Celtics Finals. With a three team finish for top of the Western Conference Jay and Drew explore every scenario and who is likely to be the #1 seed between the Thunder, Nuggets and Timberwolves. Drew explains how to change projections and outlooks when it comes to tennis on clay courts and how European players have an advantage on clay and backs a young Italian player for ATP Houston.(00:26) - AMA Questions(26:30) - NBA Western Conference #1 Seed race(37:30) - ATP Houston and Clay Courts Projections

Apr 1, 2024 • 35min
NCAA Tournament Recap and Final 4 Opening Lines, NBA Divisional Races + Handicapping a Premier League Champion
April 1:Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) recap a wild weekend in the NCAA Tournament as well as look ahead at the opening lines for both Final 4 games. Jay and Drew look at the last several games in the NBA season and some take notice of some divisional races that are coming down to the wire. Jay and Drew then talk a little Premier League as Manchester City v Arsenal ended in a draw but the race to be PL Champion is raging on.(2:03) - NCAA Tournament Final 4 Opening Lines (8:20) - NBA Divisional Races (27:15) - Premier League Champion Market

Mar 29, 2024 • 30min
Steph Curry should be favorite for Clutch Player Award, Sweet 16 Day 2 Preview + World Series Market
March 29: Hosts Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) break down all the games for Day 2 of the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament and which teams might make it into the Elite 8. Drew also cannot understand how Steph Curry is not the favorite for Clutch Player of the Year over DeMar DeRozan. As Opening day is here, Jay and Drew hit the futures market again and this time, cover everything needed to handicap the World Series and who will be crowned World Champions. Jay and Drew then give their Best bets heading into the weekend. (00:18) - Steph Curry should be favorite for Clutch Player of the Year(6:15) - Sweet 16 Day 2 Preview (16:05) - World Series Winner Market(24:10) - Weekend Best Bets

Mar 28, 2024 • 28min
Sweet 16 Thursday Games Preview + Handicapping AL/NL Rookie of the Year
March 28:Hosts Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) and Drew (@whale_capper) preview all four Sweet 16 Matchups on Thursday of the NCAA Tournament, as they give their picks and thoughts of the line movement for each game. Vaughn and Drew then go over some future stars and discuss AL and NL Rookie of the Year Markets and provide insight on how to approach this award this early on in the season. (2:10) - #6 Clemson v. #2 Arizona(4:32) - #5 San Diego State v. #1 UConn(10:57) - #4 Alabama v. #1 North Carolina (14:45) - #3 Illinois v. #2 Iowa State(19:40) - Al/NL Rookie of the Year Award

Mar 27, 2024 • 43min
Reaction to Shohei Ohtani Situation, AL and NL Manager of the Year Markets + NBA Wednesday Games
March 27:Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) react and have their take after the Shohei Ohtani Presser and how it might impact the Dodgers this season. Jay and Drew then go over who they like in both the Al and NL Manger of the Year market. With both the AL Central and NL Central give multitude of candidates that are capable of winning. Lastly, several matchups that drew and Jay are focusing on Wednesday Night in the NBA.(00:25) - Shohei Ohtani Presser Reaction(10:30) - NL Manager of the Year(18:58) - AL Manager of the Year(26:10) - NBA Wednesday Night Games

Mar 26, 2024 • 39min
How to approach NBA and NBA Awards + AL and NL Cy Young Markets
March 26: Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) give their opinion and advice in another round of AMA questions ranging from the NFL to the NBA. Drew and Jay then break down some MLB futures with the AL and NL Cy Young Markets. With both giving some breakout players to consider as longshots that have great potential this season. (00:24) - AMA Questions (21:35) - AL Cy Young Market(28:58) - NL Cy Young Market

Mar 25, 2024 • 42min
NCAA Tournament Reaction and Early Sweet 16 lines + NBA Weekend recap and Monday Night Slate
March 25: Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) look back on a wild weekend in the NCAA Tournament as the First and Second Rounds have concluded and give their reaction to some of the biggest upsets and look ahead to the Sweet 16. Jay and Drew then also react to some impact games in the NBA over the weekend and things are looking to go down to the wire in the Northwest Division between the Thunder, Nuggets and Timberwolves. (00:40) - NCAA Tournament Rounds 1 and 2 reactions(6:55) - Sweet 16 Games Opening Lines(17:23) - NBA Weekend Recap(26:45) - NBA Monday Night Preview