
The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast
Every NFL season, Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman and professional sports gambler Simon Hunter analyze every matchup to select their best bets from the NFL slate. Utilizing Action Network's data-driven analysis, the latest injury news and insider info from Simon's network of professional bettors, together they craft their betting card for the weekend, along with moneyline parlays, totals, survivor pool picks and so much more. For the 2023 NFL season, The Favorites will have new episodes every Sunday night, Tuesday and Thursday. Proudly presented by bet365, the world's favorite sports book brand.
Latest episodes

Aug 13, 2024 • 57min
The Favorites - AFC East Betting Preview with Michael Lombardi
Will the Buffalo Bills no longer a beast in the East? Are the Dolphins tough enough for a long regular season? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are back to discuss the AFC East. They are joined by former NFL executive Michael Lombardi, creator of the Daily Coach newsletter and host of the GM Shuffle Podcast. Together they talk about the chances of a New York Jets playoff run, Simon's feelings on Tua, and so much more. Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe now for free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 8, 2024 • 1h 2min
The Favorites - AFC North Betting Preview with Warren Sharp
Can Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens get over the hump? Can the Cleveland Browns overcome mediocre quarterback play? Can Joe Burrow get the Bengals off to a hot start? Are the Steelers cooked?As the NFL regular season approaches, Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to talk all things AFC North. Today they welcome back Warren Sharp, the impresario of Sharp Football Analysis and one of our favorite returning guests. He is creator of the 2024 Sharp Football Analysis NFL Preview, his popular annual football tome. Use promo code ACTION to receive 50%, available now. Together this trio talk about all four teams in the AFC North, and dive deep into who has the rest advantage, schedule edge and so much more. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 6, 2024 • 58min
The Favorites - NFC North Betting Preview with Field Yates
Are the Chicago Bears worth the hype? Just how rough will things get for the Minnesota Vikings? And can the Packers return to glory with Jordan Love this season? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are back to discuss the NFC North. They are joined by friend of the show Field Yates, the popular ESPN NFL insider. Together they talk a resurgent Detroit Lions team, Simon's love for Field's fantasy podcast, and even do a quick walk down memory lane involving hypnosis. Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe now for free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 1, 2024 • 45min
The Favorites - NFC South Betting Preview
Are the Carolina Panthers ready to pounce this season? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are back to discuss the NFC South, including strong opinions on the lowly Carolina Panthers. Plus, we get their takes on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Atlanta Falcons, and dreadful Dennis Allen and his New Orleans Saints. Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe now for free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 2024 • 38min
The Favorites - AFC South Betting Preview
The boys are back! Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter make their triumphant return, bringing America's #1 sports betting podcast back to the Volume. Today Simon and Chad go through the AFC South, answering the biggest gambling questions for each of the four teams. Are the Houston Texans the new kings of the South? Or are the Indianapolis Colts the darkhorse to ride this season? Are the Jacksonville Jaguars just treading water, or can Trevor Lawrence make The Leap? And are the Tennessee Titans primed to be the worst team in the NFL this season? Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, a reminder that Action's college sports betting brand Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe now for early access to conference previews and exclusive content all season long. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 2024 • 46min
NFL Luck Rankings Explained
How can Action Network's Director of Predictive Analytics and his math PhD colleague help listeners win more NFL sides and totals this season? Their exclusive Luck Rankings, that's how! On today's episode, Action hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter bring on the curators of their most beloved handicapping tool. Sean Koerner and Dr. Nick Giffen are data experts, and their Luck Rankings have been a revelations for gamblers looking to quantify how "lucky" or "unlucky" NFL teams were during a given game or entire season. Together they break down the math behind these rankings, their incredible performance against the spread, how we can all use the Luck Rankings as a profitable tool in our gambling tool belts, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 2024 • 48min
NFL Training Camp with Bill Barnwell
From sea to shining sea, NFL Training Camps are in session this week for all 32 teams. From Loyola Marymount to St. John Fisher University, the Super Bowl dreams of every organization remain intact. Joining Action Network NFL experts to discuss all things NFL is friend of the show Bill Barnwell, one of the most beloved ESPN personalities. Together the trio discuss Bill's recent article about "sexy" Super Bowl picks, the hubbub around Jordan Love's contract status, the latest with the Dallas Cowboys and so much more. Plus, Bill asks Simon and Chad the unexpected question: who will be the "trendy" Super Bowl pick NEXT summer? Learn more about your ad choices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 16, 2024 • 53min
Top 10 NFL QBs with Rich Hribar
Are NFL quarterbacks getting better or worse? Does Aaron Rodgers have what it takes to be relevant in 2024? Is Dak Prescott an elite quarterback? On today's annual episode, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined once again by friend of the program Rich Hribar of Sharp Football Analysis to provide their Top 10 lists of NFL quarterbacks. Together the trio outline their criteria, discuss the changing landscape of NFL defenses in recent years, opine about young unknowns like Caleb Williams, and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 9, 2024 • 50min
NFL Fantasy Update
The endless NFL offseason was filled with tons of trades, signings and transactions that impacted the upcoming NFL fantasy season. And while some were splashy moves that garnered big headlines, plenty more went under the radar. Here to discuss the downstream impacts of 10 such moves are two giants of the fantasy community. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on their FantasyLabs colleagues Sean Koerner and Chris Raybon, recognized by FantasyPros as two of the best player projectionists working today. They cover the impact of Stefon Diggs in Houston, a new coach in Carolina, a Zack Moss rebound season and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 2, 2024 • 39min
Summer Mailbag Part 2
Summer is in full swing! And every year loads of listener questions arrive for our two hosts, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. In the second part of our annual summer mailbag series, Chad and Simon answer a number of your questions, and shed light on the men behind the mics. The summer heat is rising, and so is the heat of the questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.