
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

Jul 21, 2022 • 6min
Battle of the Bets: Yankees-Astros, Giants-Dodgers and More
July 21: PointsBeat Head Trader Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) moderates the latest edition of NBC Sports EDGE's "Battle of the Bets", with champion Howard Bender (@rotobuzzguy) facing off against challenger Johnny Venezia (@_JohnnyVTV). Among the wagers discussed: Yankees (+105) at Astros (-120) in Game 2 of their double-header Thursday, Giants (+125) at Dodgers (-105), a first five innings totals in A’s at Tigers as well as a Frankie Montas prop.

Jul 18, 2022 • 48min
Training Camp Countdown, Pt. 3: Handicapping Rookie of the Year
Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) and Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) reflect on Cam Smith (+2000 pre-tournament) winning The Open Championship before welcoming CBS Sports Senior NFL Writer Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) and NBC Sports EDGE Fantasy Football Analyst Patrick Kerrane (@PatKerrane) to handicap offensive and defensive rookie of the year markets. On the offensive side, the group analyzes Kenny Pickett (+650), Breece Hall (+800) and Treylon Burks (+800) as the favorites before discussing notable long shots they’d consider backing. The group then flips to the defensive side, highlighting Aiden Hutchinson (+575) and Kayvon Thibodeaux (+575) as co-favorites to win the award and digging into intriguing names down the board. Vaughn and Drew then wrap up the show with their Edge of the day.(04:45) – Raschaad White and other notable OROY long shots(15:30) – Analyzing odds for WRs drafted in the 1st Round(27:20) – Hutchinson (+575), Thibodeaux (+575) and Walker (+800) as DROY Favorites(30:07) – Kyle Hamilton (+900) to win DROY(38:50) – Vaughn + Drew’s Edge of the Day

Jul 15, 2022 • 37min
Handicapping the Home Run Derby, QBs who could win MVP in 2022 and More
July 15: Sara Perlman (@saraperlman) and Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) get ready for the weekend by handicapping Friday MLB K Props, NL Rookie of the Year Favorites and Monday’s Home Run Derby in Los Angeles with Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports). PointsBet Head Trader Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) also stops by to highlight notable price adjustments at The Open Championship as well as Quarterbacks who could content for MVP this season and how a Donovan Mitchell trade to the East could shakeup the Conference Champion market. Sara and Drew wrap up the show with their Edge of the Day. (5:30) – Madison Bumgarner (4.5) and Clayton Kershaw (6.5) K Props Friday(8:47) – Spencer Strider (+160) and Michael Harris (+275) as NL ROY Favorites (18:15)– Biggest Open Championship Price Adjustments in the Outright Market(21:10) – Potential Donovan Mitchell trade impacting the East(24:00) – Quarterbacks who could win MVP in 2022(29:50) – Sara + Drew’s Edge of the Day

Jul 14, 2022 • 6min
Battle of the Bets: Mets-Cubs, Brewers-Giants, Mariners-Rangers and more
July 14: Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) moderates the latest edition of NBC Sports EDGE's "Battle of the Bets", with champion Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) facing off against challenger D.J. Short (@djshort). Among the wagers discussed: Mets (-140) vs Cubs (+120), Brewers (-104) vs Giants (-118) Mariners (+110) vs Rangers (-131), and Framber Valdez to record a win (+110) vs the Angels.

Jul 13, 2022 • 6min
Battle of the Bets: Phillies-Blue Jays, Dodgers-Cardinals + Other MLB Matchups
July 13: Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) moderates the latest edition of NBC Sports EDGE's "Battle of the Bets", with champion Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey) facing off against challenger Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper). Among the wagers discussed: White Sox (-115) at Guardians (-105), Phillies (+100) at Blue Jays (-121), Dodgers (-155) at Cardinals (+130) at Astros (+100) at Angels (-121)

Jul 12, 2022 • 28min
Going for the Green: The Open Championship Preview
July 12: Sara Perlman (@saraperlman) is joined by Will Gray (@WillGrayGC) to break down how to attack betting Tiger Woods (+8000 to win, +300 to finish Top 20), Rory McIlroy (+1000) as the favorite to win his second Open Championship and other notable names to consider this week at the Old Course at St. Andrews. The duo is also joined by PointsBet Head Trader Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) to detail how they’ve priced Tiger Woods in multiple markets and highlight Will Zalatoris (+3000) as a major liability this week. Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) also stops by to handicap his favorites across the pond, including Max Homa (-110) to finish Top-40 and Xander Schauffele (-110) to finish Top-20.(1:15) – How to attack wagering on Tiger Woods(3:05) – Rory McIlroy as the favorite(9:00) – Pricing Tiger Woods in multiple markets and top liabilities(20:33) – Best Bets this week

Jul 11, 2022 • 39min
Training Camp Countdown, Pt. 2: Fade These Teams
July 11: Sara Perlman (@saraperlman) and Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) discuss the women’s and men’s final at Wimbledon before bringing in Eric Eager (@PFF_Eric) and Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere) to handicap NFL teams they’re fading right now. In the AFC, the group breaks down the Dolphins (8.5 win total, +400 to win AFC East), Chiefs (10.5 win total, +155 to win AFC West) and Titans (9.5 win total, +145 to win AFC South) before highlighting teams they believe are undervalued in the conference. The Seahawks (5.5 win total, +1400 to win NFC West) and 49ers (10.5 win total, +190 to win NFC West) are discussed in the NFC. Sara and Drew wrap up the show with their Edge of the Day, with Sara backing under 9.5 wins from the Titans this season and Drew playing Steve Johnson (-3.5 games) vs Stefan Kozlov at ATP Newport.

Jul 8, 2022 • 33min
Wimbledon Finals Preview, Summer League impacting ROY Pricing + NL Cy Young Race
July 8: Sara Perlman (@saraperlman) and Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) prepare for the weekend by bringing Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey) in to handicap Ons Jabeur (-159) vs Elena Rybakina (+130) in the Wimbledon Women’s Final as well as what he’s monitoring on the men’s side of the draw. PointsBet Head Trader Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) also drops by to detail how standout showings at Summer League could impact NBA Rookie of the Year prices. Jay also digs into Sandy Alcantara (+115) as the favorite to win the Cy Young in the NL and explains if backing the Yankees (+170) to win the AL or Aaron Judge (-115) to win MVP is a better bet right now. Sara and Drew wrap up the show with their Edge of the Day, with Sara backing Philadelphia Union vs DC United under 2.5 goals and Vaughn playing under 5.5 strikeouts from Tarik Skubal vs the White Sox.(4:30) Wimbledon Odds for Women's Final and Men's side(12:55) NBA Summer League and rookie of the year odds(15:22) MLB Futures Odds(27:05) Edge of the Day

Jul 7, 2022 • 6min
Battle of the Bets: Magic-Rockets + Trail Blazers-Pistons at Summer League, Sky-Fever + Storm-Sparks
July 7: PointsBet Head Trader Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) moderates the latest edition of NBC Sports EDGE's "Battle of the Bets", with 3-time champion Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) facing off against challenger Jake Wolf (@JakeWolf13). Among the wagers discussed: Magic (+2) vs Rockets and Trail Blazers vs Pistons (-3.5) at Las Vegas Summer League, Sky (-9) vs Fever and Storm vs Sparks (+4) in the WNBA, and Giants vs Padres (-134) in MLB.

Jul 5, 2022 • 44min
Training Camp Countdown, Pt. 1: Buy Low Now on These Teams
July 5: Sara Perlman (@saraperlman) and Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) reflect on memorable moments from the holiday weekend before bringing in former QB Shaun King (@realshaunking) to discuss teams worth buying low on now to get ahead of the market before training camp. The group handicaps win totals, division and conference champion prices tied to numerous teams, including the Raiders, Ravens, Commanders and Saints. Sara and Drew wrap up the show with their Edge of the Day, with Sara backing Will Zalatoris (+2800) to win the Scottish Open and Drew playing Elena Rybakina vs Ajla Tomljanovic over 2.5 sets (+140) in Wednesday’s Women’s Quarterfinals at Wimbledon.