The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast
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Named "Best Betting Podcast or Radio Show" by the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association, welcome to the undisputed podcast destination for serious bettors of NFL football and beyond. We dedicate ourselves to serving gamblers, and that's why we deliver four best-in-class episodes every week during the NFL season. But even after the season ends, gamblers still hear best-in-class betting content every week, so they're ready to profit on the NFL and beyond, every month of the year. So if the game means more to you, this podcast is your best bet. Under center are top Action Network's analysts and handicapping veterans like Chris Raybon, Brandon Anderson and the incomparable Stuckey. They're joined by veteran journalists, professional gamblers and data obsessives like “The Oddsmaker” Sean Koerner, Action Network’s Director of Predictive Analytics and a 3-time #1 ranked FantasyPros NFL expert. Together our crew provides the best analytics-driven projections, injury updates, and actionable gambling talk, with sage advice on betting market inefficiencies, avoiding misleading trends and so much more. Listeners can download or stream episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and other podcast platforms, where they can check out past episodes and rate, review and subscribe to the show. For more great sports gambling and fantasy content, including up-to-the-minute fantasy updates, custom bet tracking and analytics, check out ActionNetwork.com, our live NFL betting show Convince Me every NFL Sunday on Twitter @ActionNetworkHQ, or download the Action Network’s free award-winning mobile app for iOS and Android. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Mar 21, 2025 • 40min
UFC Fight Night Betting Preview | Edwards vs Brady
It's time for more UFC best bets on the Action Network Podcast! Action MMA betting experts Sean Zerillo and Billy Ward team up for this weekend's UFC card! Together the guys discuss where they're seeing value in this weekend's matchups. From the main event between Leon Edwards and Sean Brady, to their favorite props, underdogs and more, tune in to hear how the guys are projecting these fight to play out and where the value lies in the betting market. Get your UFC betting card ready right here and enjoy the violence! Don't forget to join the Action Network Discord server to chat with Action Network experts and fellow gamblers. Plus, check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started.Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2025 • 22min
The Giffen Guide To March Madness
For a fourth consecutive March Madness, Action Network predictive analyst Dr. Nick Giffen returns with his Giffen Guide To March Madness episode. In these special editions of the podcast, Giffen outlines a special moneyline rollover strategy, identifying March Madness participants at 5-seeds or higher that he believes have the most value to win three times and make the Elite 8. After he struck it big with NC State last season, he explains the rollover strategy and the math behind it, before diving into the reasoning behind all of his selections. So listen in, and make your March a little more interesting with the Giffen Guide! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 17, 2025 • 29min
March Madness Bracket Pool Strategy
Join Jason Lisk, a pool play expert from PoolGenius.com, as he shares his winning strategies for March Madness bracket and survivor pools. He emphasizes a competitive mindset with the motto, "If you're not first, you're last" and the importance of a backward planning approach. Listeners will learn how to analyze top-seeded teams like Duke and Houston, navigate upset potentials, and effectively balance safe versus risky picks. Jason also offers actionable insights on entering pools based on their size, ensuring you maximize your winning chances this tournament.
Mar 14, 2025 • 38min
UFC Fight Night Betting Preview | Vettori vs Dolidze
It's time for more UFC best bets on the Action Network Podcast! Action MMA betting experts Sean Zerillo and Billy Ward team up for this weekend's UFC card! Together the guys discuss where they're seeing value in this weekend's matchups. From the main event to their favorite props, underdogs and more, tune in to hear how the guys are projecting these fight to play out and where the value lies in the betting market. Get your UFC betting card ready right here with Action Network.Don't forget to join the Action Network Discord server to chat with Action Network experts and fellow gamblers. Plus, check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started.Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 10, 2025 • 60min
NFL Free Agency Update
The "legal tampering period" is one of the most exciting stretches of the NFL offseason. With teams jockeying for position and looking to secure fresh talent via signings and trades, Action Network NFL experts Evan Abrams and Chris Raybon return amidst this flurry of activity to help make sense of it all. In fact, Sam Darnold and Justin Fields agree to terms with new teams as we record the episode! The deals are coming fast and furious, and together Evan and Chris deliver everything gamblers need to stay on top of the news. Plus, we take another peak at the NFL Draft markets as they emerge and discuss what this first wave of signings could mean for teams in the Top 10. And for those looking to save big on an Action PRO subscription, now is the best time. For just $68 you can receive a full year of PRO access just in time for Sean Koerner's full March Madness bracket simulations, MLB Opening Day strikeout projections, and so much more. Just click here to sign up and save! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 7, 2025 • 37min
UFC 313 Betting Preview | Pereira vs. Ankalaev
It's time for more UFC best bets on the Action Network Podcast! Action MMA betting experts Sean Zerillo and Billy Ward team up for this weekend's UFC card! Together the guys discuss where they're seeing value in the UFC 313 matchups. From the main event to their favorite props, underdogs and more, tune in to hear how the guys are projecting these fight to play out and where the value lies in the betting market. Get your UFC betting card ready right here with Action Network.Don't forget to join the Action Network Discord server to chat with Action Network experts and fellow gamblers. Plus, check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started.Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2025 • 29min
UFC Fight Night Betting Preview | Kape vs. Almabayev
It's time for more UFC best bets on the Action Network Podcast! Action MMA betting experts Sean Zerillo and Billy Ward team up for this weekend's UFC card! Together the guys discuss where they're seeing value in the 12 fights in the Apex in Las Vegas this weekend. From the main event to their favorite props, underdogs and more, tune in to hear how the guys are projecting these fight to play out and where the value lies in the betting market. Get your UFC betting card ready right here with Action Network.Don't forget to join the Action Network Discord server to chat with Action Network experts and fellow gamblers. Plus, check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started.Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 26, 2025 • 44min
Oscars Betting Preview Part II
We've been handed the envelope. The winner for Best Oscars Betting Show goes to... this episode! The 97th Academy Awards are just days away, and Action Network Oscars experts Chris Raybon and Collin Whitchurch have dusted off their metaphorical tuxedos to help you cash in. This duo of movie obsessives have been running their own Academy Awards projections for years, and the minor categories are where really earn their standing ovation.With so much to cover, we've split our mega episode into two parts. In this special Part 2 episode, Collin and Chris dive into the incredible longshot value to be found across the more obscure, non-major categories, including Best Sound, Best Animated Feature, Best International Feature and so much more.And for those looking to wager, the predictive marketplace Kalshi is now available for bettors and speculators across all fifty U.S. states. Even if markets like the Academy Awards aren't available at sportsbook in your state, you can still invest with confidence with Kalshi, which lets you build positions across nearly all Academy Awards categories, along with hundreds of other exotic news-based markets, and cash in with layouts comparable to a stock market. And if you'd like to receive a deposit bonus at sign-up, just use code ACTION when you open your account. Download the Kalshi app from the App Store to get started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 26, 2025 • 59min
Oscars Betting Preview Part I
We're rolling out the red carpet this week, as the 97th Academy Awards take place this Sunday night. One of the most unique and challenging betting events of the year, Action Network Oscars experts Chris Raybon and Collin Whitchurch are no strangers to wagering on the event. These movie obsessives have been running their own Academy Awards projections for years.With so much to cover, we've split today's mega episode into two parts. In this first Part 1 episode, Collin and Chris take to the digital airwaves with picks across the eight major categories: Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor and Actress, along with Best Original and Best Adapted Screenplay. In Part 2, they will dive into the incredible value to be found across the rest of the categories, including a big number worth taking in Best Sound. And for those looking to wager, the predictive marketplace Kalshi is now available for bettors and speculators across all fifty U.S. states. Build positions across Academy Awards categories, along with hundreds of other exotic and news-based markets. And if you'd like to receive a deposit bonus at sign-up, just use code ACTION when you open your account. Download the Kalshi app from the App Store to get started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 25, 2025 • 51min
NFL Draft & Offseason Betting Update
Another long NFL offseason has begun, but not without plenty of betting intrigue. Action Network NFL betting experts Chris Raybon and Evan Abrams team up to discuss their initial feelings on betting the 2025 NFL Draft, which kicks off April 24th in Green Bay. Together they go through the preliminary markets, as well as rules to live by when it comes to gambling on this unique annual event. Later, they discuss pending free agent movements, along with some exotics markets for available NFL quarterbacks. Plus, we get some shots fired at the New York Giants, some Myles Garrett talk, and more. And if you're interested in continuing the conversation inside the free Action Network Discord server, sign up here and join the fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
