

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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Apr 11, 2022 • 26min
NBA Western Conference Play-In Preview + Who will draft Malik Willis?
April 11: Sara Perlman (@saraperlman) and Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) look back on Scottie Scheffler claiming his first Green Jacket before bringing in Corey Parson (@TheFantasyExec) to handicap Clippers vs Timberwolves (-2.5) and Spurs vs Pelicans (-5). The trio also analyze where they see value among the Western Conference teams in the make/miss playoffs market before shifting gears and previewing the draft, where they discuss who could be selected 2nd overall and which team will draft Malik Willis. Sara and Drew wrap up the show with their Edge of the Day, with Sara backing Cavaliers-Nets under 229.5 points and Drew playing Cavaliers (+8.5). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 8, 2022 • 4min
Battle of the Bets: 3 Ball Markets in Augusta, NBA + NHL Parlay, Tottenham Team Total
April 8: PointsBet Head Trader Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) moderates the latest edition of NBC Sports EDGE's "Battle of the Bets", with reigning 3-Time champion Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) facing off against challenger Patrick McDonald (@AmateurStatus). Among the wagers discussed: Hawks (-2) vs Heat, Bucks + Panthers Parlay and Justin Thomas in a 3 Ball Market Thursday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 7, 2022 • 35min
Opening Day Games + MLB Futures, Backing vs Fading Tiger in Augusta
April 7: Sara Perlman (@saraperlman) and Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) set the stage for notable matchups in the NBA Thursday before Nick Kostos (@TheKostos) drops in to handicap Celtics at Bucks (-6) and analyze where he sees value in Reds-Braves and Astros-Angels on Opening Day and in the NL Champion market. Steve Letarte (@SteveLetarte) stops by as well to break down when he’d back or fade Tiger Woods in Augusta this week and detail which 3-ball pairing he has his eye on Thursday afternoon. Steve also explains if Denny Hamlin (+775) can be the first driver to win back-to-back races on the NASCAR circuit this weekend. Sara and Drew wrap up the show with their Edge of the Day, with Sara backing a Tobias Harris prop vs the Raptors and Drew playing the Celtics (+6.5) at Bucks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 6, 2022 • 4min
Battle of the Bets: NBA Totals + Props, NHL Puck Lines + Parlays
April 6: PointsBet Head Trader Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) moderates the latest edition of NBC Sports EDGE's "Battle of the Bets", with reigning champion Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) facing off against challenger Corey Parson (@TheFantasyExec). Among the wagers discussed: Jaylen Brown Points Prop at Bulls, Mavericks vs Pistons Total, Kraken vs Blues puck line and another NHL parlay. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 5, 2022 • 50min
Going for the Green: Augusta – Outrights, Head-to-Heads and More
April 5: Sara Perlman (@saraperlman) and Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) prepare for action in Augusta this week by breaking down favorites to win a Green Jacket, hot golfers headed into the week and expectations of Tiger Woods with Will Gray (@WillGrayGC). NBC Sports and Golf Channel analyst Notah Begay (@NotahBegay3) also stops by to detail what he’s seen from Woods so far in Augusta and what he’ll be looking for from him if he participates this week. PointsBet Head Trader Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) drops in as well to detail how they’ve set pricing for Tiger and where the book is establishing liability on other golfers in outright markets. Drew and Will pivot to handicapping head-to-head and top nationality markets before Patrick McDonald (@AmateurStatus) joins to preview value golfers, fades and sleepers from a DFS perspective.(1:40) - Expectations for Tiger Woods and other notable favorites(12:23) - Notah Begay on Tiger Woods' chances at another Green Jacket(18:25) - Top liabilities at PointsBet(27:17) - Analyzing Head-to-Head and Top Nationality Markets(40:50) - DFS values, fades and sleepers(45:45) - Favorite wagers this week in Augusta Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 4, 2022 • 28min
Handicapping North Carolina vs Kansas, Tiger Woods Props + Augusta Outrights
April 4: Sara Perlman (@saraperlman) and Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) reflect on Kansas and North Carolina’s victories over the weekend before Tom Casale (@TheTomCasale) jumps in to handicap the side, total and notable player props in the National Championship. The trio also analyze if there is value left in the Most Outstanding Player of the Tournament market. PointsBet Senior Editor Teddy Greenstein (@TeddyGreenstein) also drops in to explain how bettors are approaching Monday Night’s matchup before digging into Tiger Woods props and outright liabilities in Augusta later this week. Sara and Drew wrap up the show with their Edge of the Day, with Sara backing under 152 points in the National Championship and Drew playing Steve Johnson -1.5 sets (+147) vs Denis Kudla at ATP Houston. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 1, 2022 • 39min
Hedging a $1 Million Payout, Best College Hoops Bets Saturday, Friday NBA Games Shaping Futures
April 1: Sara Perlman (@saraperlman) and Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) prepare for the weekend by welcoming Tom Casale (@TheTomCasale) to handicap the National Semifinals and discuss Paolo Banchero (+300) and other candidates to win Most Outsanding Player of the Tournament. Drew also gives some advice to NBC Sports EDGE’s Louis Cangiano (@JaguarDFS) on how to hedge possibly winning $1 Million in a bracket challenge. PointsBet Head Trader Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) stops by as well to discuss project handle the book will take in Villanova vs Kansas (-3.5) and North Carolina vs Duke (-3.5), in addition to explain how Suns-Grizzlies and Timberwolves-Nuggets Friday could shape futures markets. Sara and Drew wrap up the show with their Edge of the Day, with Sara backing over 132.5 points between Villanova-Kansas and Drew playing the Suns (-7.5) at Grizzlies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 31, 2022 • 38min
Digging into Dodgers Odds, Kansas + Duke as Favorites, Shifting PGA Prices before the Masters
March 31: Sara Perlman (@saraperlman) and Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) welcome Tim Neverett (@TimNeverett) to break down the Dodgers heading into the 2022 season, including who could challenge LA (+225) in the NL, and if Mookie Betts (+800), Trae Turner (+1200), and Freddie Freeman (+1200) have a legitimate shot to win MVP. Nick Kostos (@TheKostos) also drops in to discuss his favorite College Hoops Bets this weekend in New Orleans, as well as analyze how seeding in the NBA’s Eastern Conference will impact his futures wagers. Steve Letarte (@SteveLetarte) rounds out the guests on the show discussing how he thinks Tiger Woods has shifted prices at the Masters, in addition to previewing which drivers are set up for success Sunday on the NASCAR circuit. Sara and Drew wrap up the show with their Edge of the Day, with Sara playing over 9.5 from James Harden at Pistons and Drew backing the Clippers (+2) at Bulls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 30, 2022 • 34min
Tiger Woods at The Masters, Heat-Celtics + Suns-Warriors, ATP Miami Matches
March 30: Tiger Woods has seen a dramatic price shift to win The Masters after playing a practice round this week in Augusta, so Sara Perlman (@saraperlman) and Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) analyze if he’s worth fading next week with Will Gray (@WillGrayGC). Will also details why he’s targeting Gary Woodland (+2500) and Branden Grace (+12500) to contend this week at the Valero Open. Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey) stops by as well to detail why he’s targeting wagers in matches between Jannik Sinner-Francesco Cerundolo and Alexander Zverev-Casper Ruud at ATP Miami, as well as handicap Heat vs Celtics (-5) and Suns (-4.5) vs Warriors. Sara and Drew wrap up the show with their Edge of the Day, with Sara backing over 151 points between Duke and North Carolina Saturday and Drew playing the Heat (+5) at Celtics.(2:06) Bucks/Sixers recap and other NBA Action(6:46) Previewing "The Masters" (15:25) ATP Miami(21:41) Eastern Conference battle: Celtics/Heat (23:58) Suns/Warriors odds(28:33) Edge of the day Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 29, 2022 • 5min
Battle of the Bets: NBA Props + Spreads, ATP Miami Matches
March 29: PointsBet Head Trader Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) moderates the latest edition of NBC Sports EDGE's "Battle of the Bets", with reigning champion Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) facing off against challenger Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey). Among the wagers discussed: Giannis Antetokounmpo props vs 76ers, Jazz vs Clippers and Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Carlos Alcaraz at ATP Miami. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


