The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

One of the greatest spectacles in sports entertainment is this weekend, as Philadelphia hosts WWE Wrestlemania 40. And on today's bonus episode we have a VERY special guest, one of the most recognizable figures in the world of professional wrestling, and one of the sport's true workhorses. In his own words, he is The Visionary. He is The Revolutionary. He is Seth freakin' Rollins. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are thrilled to talk to Rollins before one of his busiest and most brutal weekends. On Saturday, he and partner Cody Rhodes are main event underdogs against The Rock and Roman Reigns. Then on Sunday, he defends his World Heavyweight Championship against Drew McIntyre, again as a massive underdog. Together the trio discuss Wrestlemania, Rollins' favorite team the Chicago Bears, his love for the state of Iowa, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is the biggest disgrace in the NFL? Who can change the trajectory of their franchise in this NFL Draft? Will Simon apologize for betting on the Rams last month? So many questions have come in from our listeners, and together hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of Action Network wade through them all to give answers.And for North Carolina listeners looking for the best sportsbook offers, check out the links here for the full list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined by a very special guest. Keith O'Brien is an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author, with a new book more relevant this week than he ever imagined. Titled "CHARLIE HUSTLE: THE RISE AND FALL OF PETE ROSE AND THE LAST GLORY DAYS OF BASEBALL," the book outlines the gambling investigation into Pete Rose and his gambling habits, covertly conducted by Major League Baseball. The trio discuss the parallels between Rose and the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, the international megastar ensnared in his own betting scandal this week. We hear comparisons between the modern sports universe and that of the 1970s and 1980s, the conduct of the office of the commissioner, and the changing role of MLB with their newfound embrace of legal sports betting.And speaking of legal sports wagering, for North Carolina listeners looking for the best sportsbook sign-up offers, those can be found via this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL announced games will be played on Christmas Day again this holiday season, a present to gamblers yearning for an excuse to avoid their families. Also a gift? Hearing Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discussing the latest NFL moves in free agency and trades, with the NFL Draft just one short month away. Together they discuss the divisions they feel are up for grabs, the biggest signings of the offseason thus far, the rise and fall of Justin Fields and so much more. Plus, we hear about a potential JJ McCarthy smokescreen at the top of the first round.And if you're in North Carolina looking for the best sportsbook sign-up offers, check out this link to see them all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selection Sunday has delivered a lopsided bracket for gamblers to feast upon this week, as March Madness enters full swing on Thursday. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined by their colleague Stuckey, host of the Big Bets On Campus podcast and one of the most respected college hoops bettors anywhere. Together they go through the first round matchups he loves, futures bets he's playing, frauds he's identified and so much more. So jump on in, give this a listen, and get in on the fun of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament!And for North Carolina bettors looking for the best sportsbook sign-up offers, check out the link here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're joined by passionate gambler Chris Long, a two-time Super Bowl champion and the host of the beloved Green Light podcast. Together with Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, Chris talks about betting the NFL, late night mistakes, fading the public, the NFL Draft and so much more. Plus, we hear Simon's surprising connection to Chris' brother-in-law, plus why Chris made his wife sign a binding contract that's still taped to their fridge. And for our North Carolina listeners looking for the best sportsbook sign-up offers, just follow this link:  https://www.actionnetwork.com/online-sports-betting/north-carolina-best-apps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunday night is the 96th presentation of the Academy Awards. And as we do every year at this time, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome a true Hollywood insider to help us profit on it. A top talent manager at Mosaic in Los Angeles, Lasker was recently named one of the 40 Most Powerful People in Comedy by the Hollywood Reporter and is more importantly a true Oscars savant. Together the trio go through their picks for movies to bring home hardware on Sunday night, including Oppenheimer, Barbie, Killers of the Flower Moon and more.And for our North Carolina listeners looking for the best sportsbook sign-up offers, just follow this link:  https://www.actionnetwork.com/online-sports-betting/north-carolina-best-apps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL announced a significant increase to the salary cap last week. Teams are making their franchise tag decisions. The NFL Combine commences in Indianapolis. A lot is happening in the world of the NFL right now, as the league continues its preeminent status on the sports calendar all year 'round. Together Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter convene to discuss the latest news in the NFL from a betting perspective, including comparing the New England Patriots to the post-Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls. Plus, we hear about the salary cap making the AFC South chaotic from a betting perspective, the status of JJ McCarthy and Drake Maye, and so much plus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The long NFL offseason is underway, with ten more weeks until the NFL Draft. But Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter still have plenty to discuss, diving into the biggest NFL topics leading into free agency next month. Is Pittsburgh's quarterback room doomed for next season? Without draft capital, can the Broncos become winners again from salary cap hell? What is happening with Justin Fields? Are the Titans the next Texans? All of these and so much more, plus the impact of the 49ers' firing of Steve Wilkes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The confetti has been swept up, the Kansas City Chiefs are once again the Super Bowl champions. Just how legendary is Patrick Mahomes as a quarterback? How historic was this underdog victory? Will anyone be giving points to this team again? All these questions and more answered by Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, who go through all the angles for Super Bowl LVIII. Later, we're joined by Director of Research Evan Abrams to frame up the game from a historical and data perspective. And we close the show with Chad and Simon's favorite early angles for the 2024 season. Plus, we hear why Simon was in Hawaii all season, and why he's back on the East Coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.