The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast
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Action Network hosts Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz return on this long-running sports betting podcast for yet another season. With Action Network's Director of Research, Evan Abrams in tow, the crew discusses the latest NFL news and notes, craft winning wagers, and have a lot of fun along the way! With interviews that run the gamut of beat writers, doctors, psychics and more, plant your flag with us for pop culture deep dives, betting analysis and a lot of laughs. From the thrills and chills of the NFL season, to the highs and lows of the NFL Draft and everything in between, The Favorites is your best bet for NFL fun every week of the year.
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Oct 29, 2026 • 1h 19min
Lamar, L-Bombs & LuLus | NFL Week 8 Preview
John Jastremski, New York sports radio personality, joins injury physician David Chao and betting researcher Evan Abrams for a lively NFL Week 8 preview. They unpack key trends, trade-deadline drama, and Lamar Jackson’s uncertain return. The panel debates every major matchup, from Ravens-Bills and Lions-Vikings to Chiefs-Broncos, while hunting for value and revealing their official contest picks.
Oct 26, 2026 • 60min
A Ballin' Weekend of Bowlin' & Bettin' | NFL Week 7 Recap & MNF Preview
Evan Abrams, Action Network’s Director of Research and a data-driven sports betting analyst, joins a lively NFL Week 7 rewind. The discussion covers Atlanta’s injury edge, Pittsburgh’s shaky record, Seattle exposing Kansas City, kicking woes, player-safety concerns and the Raiders’ collapse. Evan previews Week 8 trends before the crew builds a same-game parlay for Eagles-Cowboys.
Oct 22, 2026 • 57min
Red Light, Yellow Light, Green Light & A Bad New T-Shirt | NFL Week 7 Preview
Dr. David Chao, former NFL team physician and Sports Injury Central analyst, explains the uncertainty around Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson, Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, and Patrick Surtain. Emerson Lotzia, a DraftKings betting personality, joins a game-by-game NFL Week 7 market tour. The panel weighs underdogs, injury-driven lines, divisional urgency, and prime-time value while locking in their contest picks.
Oct 19, 2026 • 56min
News, Notes & an Undefeated Week | NFL Week 6 Recap & MNF Preview
Evan Abrams, Action Network’s Director of Research and a data-driven NFL analyst, joins the discussion after a perfect 5-0 betting contest week. The conversation covers Jalen Hurts’ injury, Chris Ballard’s exit, Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins, the unraveling NFC East, and preseason teams falling short. Abrams breaks down penalty trends, underdogs, halftime leads, and more before a Commanders-49ers parlay.
Oct 15, 2026 • 1h 17min
Hot Chicken in the Shower & the F'n Jets | NFL Week 6 Preview
John Jastremski, a New York sports media personality and betting commentator, joins injury analyst Dr. David Chao for a spirited NFL Week 6 betting preview. Chao examines Lamar Jackson, Micah Parsons, Ashton Jeanty and key team injuries. Jastremski and the panel hunt for value across the slate, debating Texans, Steelers, Saints, Raiders and Jets angles, plus tricky live-betting spots and rivalry chaos.
Oct 12, 2026 • 56min
Hobbies, Divas & Stupid Ties | NFL Week 5 Recap & MNF Preview
Evan Abrams, Action Network’s Director of Research and an NFL betting trends expert, joins a lively Week 5 recap. The discussion covers Jacksonville’s chaotic London win, NFC East collapses, coaching blunders, Mike Evans’ trolling, and the Giants-Commanders tie. Abrams previews key statistical trends before the crew builds a Rams-Bills Monday Night Football parlay.
Oct 8, 2026 • 59min
Construction & Big Dog Picks | NFL Week 5 Preview
Evan Abrams, Action Network’s research director, brings trend-driven betting analysis, while NFL analyst Emerson Lotzia joins the Week 5 matchup breakdown. The conversation covers coaching hot seats, big-favorite struggles, London line movement, injury uncertainty, and value across the NFL slate. Highlights include Eagles turmoil, Seattle’s defense, Atlanta without Lamar Jackson, and five official contest picks.
Oct 5, 2026 • 53min
Cash, Crash, Clutch & Coaching Hot Seats | NFL Week 4 Recap & MNF Preview
Evan Abrams, Action Network’s Director of Research and a sports betting trends specialist, joins Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz for a wild NFL Week 4 recap. They examine Jacksonville’s breakthrough, Houston’s defensive collapse, San Francisco’s injury-proof culture, shaky coaching and the first-coach-fired market. Abrams previews Week 5 trends before the crew builds a Falcons-Saints same-game parlay.
Oct 1, 2026 • 1h 21min
A Vasectomy & Icky Picks | NFL Week 4 Preview
Dr. David Chao, the orthopedic surgeon behind Pro Football Doc, delivers updates on Puka Nacua, Drake Maye, Lamar Jackson and more. New York sports personality John Jastremski joins the Week 4 NFL betting breakdown, from ugly Steelers-Browns football and a Jets-Bears fade to Raiders value against Kansas City. The panel also debates injuries, London trends, buy-low spots and their five contest picks.
Sep 28, 2026 • 45min
Early Week Mistakes & Surprise Contest Winners | NFL Week 3 Recap & MNF Preview
NFL Week 3 brought painful betting losses, missed picks, quarterback concerns, and a league still searching for a dominant team. The discussion covers Bo Nix’s comeback pattern, Houston’s offensive woes, bizarre sideline drama, college football’s celebration controversy, and key betting trends. Plus, a same-game parlay preview for Eagles-Bears on Monday night.
