
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

Feb 8, 2023 • 35min
Super Bowl 1st Half money lines with Ryan Leaf + Live betting strategy, Obscure props
February 8: Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) tipoff Wednesday’s show with LeBron James breaking the all-time scoring record before welcoming former QB Ryan Leaf (@RyanDLeaf), who breaks down how important getting off to an early start is for both teams and handicaps the Eagles as a favorite with Jalen Hurts under center. Jay and Drew then examine obscure props like team to call the first timeout and 4th down markets before wrapping up strategy to betting the Eagles live if the Chiefs jump out to an early lead.(3:18) – Eagles vs Chiefs 1st Quarter and 1st Half money lines(6:58) – Jalen Hurts breakdown: How healthy is he right now and can he lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl win(15:34) – Obscure in-game props: Team to call first timeout, position to score first TD, opening kick to be a touchback, longest field goal, longest punt and 4th down props(25:52) – Jay and Drew’s concern with overwhelming Eagles support(30:32) – Before/After game props: Patrick Mahomes vs Jalen Hurts being shown during the National Anthem, color of Patrick Mahomes’ headband and color of Gatorade bath after the game(33:22) – Live betting Eagles money lines if they fall behind early

Feb 7, 2023 • 33min
Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes props + Will the Chiefs money line shorten?
February 7: Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) continue their handicap of the Super Bowl, this time with former QB Shaun King (@realshaunking) as the trio break down Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes props and receiver props as well as analyze MVP prices. Jay and Drew conclude with analyzing if the market will turn back in support of the Chiefs before kickoff on Sunday.(02:45) – How much does Super Bowl experience matter?(09:00) – Jalen Hurts passing and rushing props(13:00) – MVP: Patrick Mahomes and Haason Reddick(16:45) – A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith receiving props(21:00) – Patrick Mahomes passing props(29:10) – Chiefs money line price adjustment

Feb 6, 2023 • 39min
Super Bowl Defensive props, Total line movement + Mavs Futures after Kyrie Irving Trade
February 6: Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) begin Super Bowl week by welcoming Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam), as the trio discuss Jalen Hurts’ ailing shoulder and analyze defensive props. They also address to the latest line movement on the total and get a prediction from Sam before Jay and Drew wrap up the show handicapping Mavericks and Nets futures following their Kyrie Irving trade and notable long shot NBA Awards bets for Most Improved Player and Defensive Player of the Year.(02:10) – Are the Eagles (-1.5) rightful favorites against the Chiefs?(05:45) – How healthy is Jalen Hurts right now?(14:10) – Defensive Props: First player to record a sack and over/under sack totals(19:50) – Super Bowl Total: Over or under 50.5 points?(23:40) – Nets and Mavericks Futures: Division, Conference and NBA Title prices(35:00) – Jalen Brunson for MIP and Giannis Antetokounmpo for DPOY

Feb 3, 2023 • 35min
Everton-Arsenal, Tottenham-Man City + Favorite Soccer bets this weekend
February 3: Jay (@croucherJD) and Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) dig into the Premier League by welcoming Pro Soccer Talk’s Andy Edwards (@AndyEdMLS), as the trio discusses the long term outlook for Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea after the transfer window and handicap Matchday 22 in the PL. They spotlight Chelsea-Fulham, Everton-Arsenal and a showdown between Tottenham-Man City before Jay and Brad wrap up the show with their favorite bet on the board this weekend.(time) – Transfer window winners and losers: Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea and Newcastle(16:00) – Chelsea at Fulham(18:00) – Everton at Arsenal(21:30) – Tottenham at Man City(25:10) – Andy and Brad’s Super Bowl best bets(29:15) – Jay and Brad’s favorite soccer bet on the board

Feb 2, 2023 • 36min
Oregon-Arizona, Santa Clara-Gonzaga, Conference Champion Prices + Lakers-Pacers
February 2: Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) and Drew (@whale_capper) tipoff Thursday breaking down Top 25 teams as heavy favorites in College Basketball including Houston-Wichita State, Oregon-Arizona and Santa Clara-Gonzaga. The duo also discuss regular season Conference Champion prices for the Pac-12 and West Coast Conference before pivoting to Warriors-Nuggets, Lakers-Pacers and other intriguing NBA matchups.(3:07) – Houston at Wichita State(9:19) – Oregon at Arizona(11:40) – Santa Clara at Gonzaga(15:26) – Regular Season Champion: Pac-12 and West Coast Conference(17:21) – Wisconsin at Ohio State(23:19) – Warriors at Nuggets(25:18) – Grizzlies at Cavaliers(26:08) – Lakers at Pacers(31:44) – Pelicans at Mavericks(32:54) – Bucks at Clippers(34:39) – Cal at Colorado

Feb 1, 2023 • 41min
NBA MVP + COY Price Shifts, Nets-Celtics and more NBA Wednesday Games
February 1: Jay (@croucherJD) surprises Drew (@whale_capper) with a European Soccer Future bet to start the show, then the guys take a bigger picture look at the NBA on the first day of the month, starting with Joel Embiid closing in on Nikola Jokic in the MVP market and a new favorite for Coach of the Year. The duo then pivot to Atlantic and Pacific Division Champion prices before digging into Raptors-Jazz, Nets-Celtics and more Wednesday NBA matchups.(0:46) – Jay’s favorite European Soccer Future bet(5:57) – MVP: Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid and Luka Doncic(14:13) – 6th Man of the Year: Russell Westbrook, Malcolm Brogdon, Tyrese Maxey and Norman Powell(17:22) – Coach of the Year: Mike Brown, Joe Mazzula, Mike Malone, Jacque Vaughn and Doc Rivers(25:09) – Atlantic Division Champion: Celtics, 76ers and Nets(28:45) – Pacific Division Champion: Kings, Warriors, Clippers and Suns(34:00) – NBA Wednesday: Raptors-Jazz, Magic-76ers and Nets-Celtics

Jan 31, 2023 • 40min
Indiana-Maryland, Kansas State-Kansas + Lakers-Knicks and other Tuesday Hoops Bets
January 31: Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) and Drew (@whale_capper) handicap multiple basketball games on Tuesday, starting in the College ranks with guest Tim Murray (@1TimMurray). The trio highlight Indiana-Maryland, West Virginia-TCU, Kansas State-Kansas and San Diego State-Nevada then turn their attention to Duke and Kentucky futures prices. Vaughn and Drew wrap up the show with a look at Tuesday in the NBA, including Lakers-Knicks and Clippers-Bulls.(4:26) – Indiana at Maryland(9:11) – West Virginia at TCU(14:03) – Kansas State at Kansas(21:13) – San Diego State at Nevada(23:27) – UNLV at Colorado State(27:42) – Kentucky at Ole Miss(28:32) – Notable Futures: Duke and Kentucky(32:46) –Lakers at Knicks(36:11) – Clippers at Bulls(37:10) – Heat at Cavaliers(37:41) – Pelicans at Nuggets

Jan 30, 2023 • 41min
AFC and NFC Championship Review, Super Bowl Openers + French Open, Wimbledon Futures
January 30: Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) look back on the AFC and NFC Championship as well as discuss if they agree or disagree with early market support for the Eagles in the Super Bowl. The duo also discuss Super Bowl MVP bets and reflect on the Australian Open Finals and detail why bettors should track Aryna Rybakina, Ons Jabeur and Iga Swiatek at future Grand Slams.(0:49) – Championship Sunday Recap: Chiefs (-2) defeat Bengals, 23-20 and Eagles (-3) dominate 49ers, 31-7(11:58) – Eagles (-2) vs Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII(17:29) – Super Bowl MVP: Haason Reddick, Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts and Miles Sanders(27:33) – Australian Open Recap: Novak Djokovic wins in straight sets vs Stefanos Tsitsipas and Aryna Sabalenka tops Elena Rybakina (32:50) – Women’s Grand Slam Futures: Aryna Sabalenka, Ons Jabeur, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff

Jan 27, 2023 • 42min
Best bets in 49ers-Eagles and Bengals-Chiefs + Aussie Open Finals
January 27: Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) prepare for a massive weekend by first welcoming Brad Spielberger (@PFF_Brad), who shares his thoughts on market movement on the side and total this week in 49ers-Eagles and Bengals-Chiefs. The trio also handicap intriguing player props before Jay and Drew unveil their best bets on Sunday. With the Australian Open Finals set, Caitlin Thompson (@caitlin_thomps) also stops by to discuss ways to attack Novak Djokovic-Stefanos Tsitsipas and Aryna Sabalenka-Elena Rybakina.(00:00) – 49ers at Eagles(09:30) – Bengals at Chiefs(20:10) – Jay and Drew’s favorite Championship Sunday bets(22:20) – Novak Djokovic vs Stefanos Tsitsipas(30:20) – Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina

Jan 26, 2023 • 45min
Knicks-Celtics and other NBA bets, Purdue-Michigan + Bengals-Chiefs Line Movement
January 26: Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) and Drew (@whale_capper) tipoff Thursday’s show breaking down multiple Thursday matchups in the NBA including Knicks-Celtics and Spurs-Clippers, then handicap favorites to win the Eastern Conference. The duo also break down top-ranked Purdue at Michigan and Big Ten futures in College Basketball and wrap up the show with their latest thoughts on line movement in the NFL on Championship Sunday.(3:27) – NBA Thursday: Knicks-Celtics, Cavaliers-Rockets, Spurs-Clippers and Pistons-Nets(16:56) – Eastern Conference Futures: Player Awards + Celtics, Bucks, Nets, 76ers and Heat outrights(23:10) – Big Ten Basketball: Iowa-Michigan State, Purdue-Michigan + regular season conference champion(35:08) – NFL Championship Sunday: Latest market movement on Bengals-Chiefs and 49ers-Eagles