The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

A hotly contested episode every summer, today's show will upset plenty of listeners. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter have compiled their Top 10 lists of the best quarterbacks in the NFL and are ready to defend them to the death. They are assisted by very special guest, fantasy expert Rich Hribar of Sharp Football Analysis. Rich provides a third-party voice of reason to this episode every year, as Simon and Chad debate the merits of the NFL's preeminent household names. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our division-by-division betting breakdowns will begin at the end of this month. But before we get to that, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter do our annual table-setter episodes to prepare us for all things betting in the NFL for the 2025 season. Today we do some playoff prognostication with the help of our Action colleague Brandon Anderson. He did a similar episode on the Action Network Podcast with Anthony Dabbundo, and we loved the concept. Together the trio will predict this year’s 14 playoff teams, but Brandon has a little twist. Since NFL moved to 14 playoff teams, an average of 6 teams drop out of the playoffs from one year to the next. Over 40% have been new participants! Without telling them that, Chad and Simon submitted their predicted playoff teams. And in this episode, we go through where the trio agree (3 teams per conference) and where they disagree (4 teams per conference) to highlight the volatility of the playoff race. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined by Chris Gerlacher, a reporter with Prediction News who's covered the rise and regulation of prediction markets worldwide for several years.  The influence of these prediction markets as businesses has become an increasingly important narrative in the sports betting space overall. Now legal in all 50 states, Kalshi just raised $185M and is valued at $2 billion. Internationally-focused Polymarket announced a raise the same week to hit unicorn status of $1 billion. Meanwhile, prediction markets stand to benefit the most from the continued legislation which impacts professional bettors, as well as continued bans from operators who don’t want their business. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh from their respective vacations, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to cover the latest headlines from the world of sports betting. This includes a spate of recent scandals involving players in the NBA and Major League Baseball, potential changes looming from the Big Beautiful Bill, and much more. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have a classic episode of the show for you! Shortly after the creation of the Action Network and the Supreme Court's repeal of PASPA, Chad Millman sat down with his old chum Colin Cowherd for a freewheeling conversation back in the summer of 2018. They talk about the future of sports betting contest, why Colin despises too many choices, how to build a TV show that gets ratings, and so much more. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Friday inside Madison Square Garden thousands of rowdy spectators and 16 world-class professional athletes will kick off an event often called "Sports' Biggest Party." The bet365 U.S. Darts Masters is one of several wild events held by the PDC across the world. These are known for their almost unheard of levels of raucous excitement and a carnival-like atmosphere, as well as being an incredibly popular betting event globally. Joining the show today is guest Benjamin Leander, a Danish darts betting expert, who helps Action Network host Chad Millman understand the unique world of darts. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Thunder are NBA champions. Kevin Durant is a Houston Rocket. And the 2025 NBA Draft is Wednesday night. So much is happening in the world of basketball, and here to break it all down with Action Network host Chad Millman are Brandon Anderson and Bryan Fonseca of the BUCKETS Podcast. Together they discuss the ravaged Eastern Conference, the potential of a Thunder dynasty, their top bets for the NBA Draft and so much more. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Simon on vacation in jolly old England, Action Network host Chad Millman is joined by producer Matt Mitchell for another episode highlights great characters and moments in the wild history of gambling. Today Chad tells a story about criminal enterprises in Lexington, and Matt shares the story of the first American gambling syndicate, and a man called "history's most notorious big money gambler." #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBA Finals have reached a boiling point, with the Oklahoma City Thunder up 3-2. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are on the precipice of cashing their OKC-in-six series bet from last episode. The series moves back to Indiana for Game 6 on Thursday night, following a big Thunder win on Sunday. Back with us to discuss all things betting in this series and beyond, the host of Action’s NBA betting podcast BUCKETS, the effervescent Matt Moore. We also get some talk about Kevin Durant, future NBA free agents, and so much more. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined by producer Matt Mitchell for a very special salute to fathers episode of the show. The trio share stories about their respective fathers, and remember a very memorable Father's Day 61 years ago at Shea Stadium. #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.