
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 22, 2024 • 52min
The Favorites - NFC West Betting Preview
Are the San Francisco 49ers destined to regress? Can the Rams make another playoff push? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are back for their eighth and final Division Preview talking NFC West. Together they talk about the Arizona Cardinals' tough schedule, Simon's love affairs with the Seattle Seahawks' wide receiver room and 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 21, 2024 • 49min
The Favorites - AFC West Betting Preview
Are the Kansas City Chiefs destined to repeat as Super Bowl champs? Are the Chargers ready to shock the division under Jim Harbaugh? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are back to discuss the AFC West, joined by NFL expert Matthew Freedman of Fantasy Life. Together they talk about the chances of a Las Vegas Raiders playoff run, Simon's feelings on Bo Nix and the Broncos, and 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 15, 2024 • 1h
The Favorites - NFC East Betting Preview with Chris Raybon
Are the Dallas Cowboys toast? Can the Eagles return to soar once more? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to talk NFC East with their colleague Chris Raybon, who has strong opinions on the Washington Commanders and lowly New York Giants. Together they talk about the chances of a winless Giants start, Simon's feelings on Kliff Kingsbury, 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 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.