

Bet The Edge
Jay Croucher, Drew Dinsick, NBC Sports
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.
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May 5, 2022 • 30min
Kentucky Derby Long Shots with Kenny Rice + Eddie Johnson on Suns Playoff Outlook
May 5: Sara Perlman (@saraperlman)finds out what Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) is witnessing at Churchill Downs before Kenny Rice (@KennyRiceSports) drops from the Derby to explain which horses have caught his eye this week and highlight why Smile Happy (20/1) is a long shot to monitor Saturday. Eddie Johnson (@Jumpshot8) also stops by the show to analyze the Suns during the postseason and details what to expect from Phoenix (+1) in Game 3 at Dallas Friday night, how the team would match up with the Warriors or Grizzlies in the Western Conference Finals, and odds tied to Devin Booker (+400) and Chris Paul (+700) for Finals MVP. Sara and Drew wrap up the show with their Edge of the Day, with Sara playing over 6.5 goals in Game 2 between the Capitals and Panthers and Drew backing Carlos Alcaraz vs Cam Norrie under 20.5 games at ATP Madrid. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 4, 2022 • 5min
Battle of the Bets: Yankees vs Blue Jays, Mavericks vs Suns + Jimmy Butler Props
May 4: Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) moderates the latest edition of NBC Sports EDGE's "Battle of the Bets", with newly crowned champion Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey) facing off against challenger Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas). Among the wagers discussed: Yankees (-140) at Blue Jays, Suns (-6.5) vs Mavericks and props tied to Jimmy Butler, Devin Booker and Jalen Brunson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 3, 2022 • 36min
Kentucky Derby Horses to Monitor + Bucks-Celtics, Warriors-Grizzlies Game 2’s
May 3: Sara Perlman (@saraperlman)and Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) break down early observations Drew has made at the Kentucky Derby before welcoming in Ken Barkley (@LockyLockerson) to break down Bucks vs Celtics (-4.5) and Warriors (-2) at Grizzlies. Ken also details why Chris Paul (+800) to win NBA Finals MVP is something to monitor. Matt Bernier (@bernier_matt) stops by as well to detail which horses benefited most from its post position draw and how much early-week form should be factored into a handicap of Saturday’s race. Matt also explains why he’s circled series openers between Penguins-Rangers and Predators-Avalanche in the NHL playoffs Tuesday night. Sara and Drew wrap up the show with their Edge of the Day, with Sara playing over 7.5 rebounds from Robert Williams in Game 2 and Drew backing the Bucks (+5) at Celtics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 2, 2022 • 31min
Game 1’s: 76ers-Heat, Mavericks-Suns + Are the Celtics in Trouble?
May 2: Corey Parson (@TheFantasyExec) and Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) look back on notable moments from the weekend before Chris Miles (@chrismilestv) and Jay Money (@JayMoneyIsMoney) stop by for an NBA Playoffs roundtable discussion. The group breaks down 76ers vs Heat (-7.5) and Mavericks vs Suns (-5.5), analyze if the Celtics and Grizzlies can rebound from their Game 1 losses, and discuss why they believe Chris Paul (+1000) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (+500) are value plays right now to win Finals MVP. Corey and Vaughn wrap up the show with their Edge of the Day, with Vaughn playing under 4.5 strikeouts from Jordan Montgomery at the Blue Jays and Corey backing the Mavericks (+5.5). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 29, 2022 • 35min
Handicapping Day 2 of the NFL Draft, Grizzlies-Timberwolves + NBA Series Prices
April 29: Corey Parson (@TheFantasyExec) and Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) reflect on notable Round 1 wagers in the NFL draft before welcoming in Emory Hunt (@FBallGameplan) to analyze Malik Willis falling into the second round and other top prospects who could come off the board early on day 2. PointsBet Head Trader Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) also stops by highlight draft wagers that were big winners for the public, as well as discuss series prices for Heat-76ers and Suns-Mavericks before touching on Game 6 between the Grizzlies and Timberwolves. Corey and Drew wrap up the show on opposite sides of the matchup in Minnesota tonight, with Corey backing the Grizzlies on the money line (-121) and Drew playing Timberwolves (+1.5). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 29, 2022 • 1h 6min
NFL Draft First Round: Takeaways, Fantasy Fallout + Betting Breakdown
Pat Daugherty, Warren Sharp and Matt Stroup are joined by Lawrence Jackson, Thor Nystrom, Pat Kerrane and Vaughn Dalzell to break down the first round of the NFL Draft, the blockbuster trade sending A.J. Brown to the Eagles, and all the fantasy and betting fallout from a wild evening. Also on this episode: Green Bay doesn’t land a wide receiver for Aaron Rodgers, the Falcons start the wide receiver run… with Drake London?!… and Kenny Pickett is the only quarterback drafted, with Malik Willis among the top names on the board heading into Day 2.(04:06) Busy night for the Jets(12:15) Fantasy situation for the WRs taken(16:48) Derek Stingley, Jr. goes #3(25:32) Packers don't draft a WR(33:03) A.J. Brown traded to Philly(47:04) Biggest Fantasy loser so far?(55:30) Looking ahead to Day 2(60:15) What resonate most from Round 1? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 28, 2022 • 37min
NFL Draft Breakdown: Top 10 Markets + Best Values on the Board
April 28: Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) and Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) get set for Round 1 of the NFL draft by highlighting the uncertainty on who is drafted 2nd by the Lions before Eric Eager (@PFF_Eric) stops by to handicap numerous draft markets. The trio analyze if Travon Walker (-400) is the right pick for the Jaguars at #1, analyze over/under draft positions tied to Kayvon Thibodeaux (4.5), Sauce Gardner (5.5), Drake London (10.5) and Chris Olave (16.5) and break down the Steelers reported connection to Malik Willis. Vaughn and Drew wrap up the show with their Edge of the Day, with Vaughn playing an exacta on the first three picks in the NFL Draft and Drew backing 76ers -0.5 in the 1st half at the Raptors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 27, 2022 • 5min
Battle of the Bets: Bulls vs Bucks, Warriors vs Nuggets, Blue Jays vs Red Sox and More
April 27: Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) moderates the latest edition of NBC Sports EDGE's "Battle of the Bets", with newly crowned champion Drew Silva (@drewsilv) facing off against challenger Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose). Among the wagers discussed: Bulls (+12) at Bucks, Warriors (-9) vs Nuggets and Blue Jays team total vs Red Sox. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 26, 2022 • 44min
Round 1 Over/Under Draft Positions, NHL Underdogs + Early Kentucky Derby Preview
April 26: Sara Perlman (@saraperlman) and Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) break down the Celtics knocking off the Nets and analyze the state of the Eastern Conference before Eric Froton (@CFFroton) stops by to handicap NFL Draft markets. The trio discuss Trifecta prices for the top three picks in the draft and over/under draft positions tied to Tyler Smith (31.5), Kaiir Elam (35.5) and George Pickens (36.5). Matt Bernier (@bernier_matt) joins as well to break down why he’s backing underdogs Tuesday in Oilers-Penguins and Blues-Avalanche and provide an early preview of horses to look at for at the Kentucky Derby next week. Sara and Drew wrap up the show with their Edge of the Day, with Sara backing over 7.5 rebounds from Jimmy Butler in Game 5 and Drew playing under 233 points in Timberwolves-Grizzlies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 25, 2022 • 34min
Peter King on Teams to Monitor in Round 1 + Can the Celtics sweep the Nets?
April 25: Sara Perlman (@saraperlman) and Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) are joined by Peter King (@peter_king) to analyze Round 1 of the draft, including why he’s monitoring Pittsburgh and the New York teams this week and who he believes could trade up for a Wide Receiver on Thursday Night. Corey Parson (@TheFantasyExec) also drops in to handicap Celtics at Nets (-1.5), Raptors at 76ers (-7.5) and Jazz at Mavericks (-3). Sara and Drew wrap up the episode with their Edge of the Day, with Sara backing the Celtics (+1.5) and Drew playing the Raptors (+7.5). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


