
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

Dec 5, 2023 • 59min
NFL Week 14 Betting Preview
Still glowing from a successful live show event on Sunday, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to preview the entire NFL Week 14 slate. Together they discuss more quarterback injuries, wild weather in Chicago, and so much more. Plus we get an Executive Decision and Simon Says bet, plus plenty of the New York Jets content our fans have grown to loathe! 10 - NE PIT15 - HOU NYJ20 - TB ATL22 - DET CHI26 - JAX CLE28 - IND CIN30 - BAL LAR32 - CAR NO34 - MIN LV36 - SEA SF40 - DEN LAC43 - BUF KC47 - DAL PHI51 - TEN MIA53 - GB NYG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 4, 2023 • 38min
NFL Gambling Recap | Week 13
We're doing it LIVE! Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are face-to-face at the Shepherd and the Knucklehead in Hoboken, New Jersey for a special live edition of the Favorites recap edition. Together they go through all their bets from this NFL Sunday, including an epic matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles. The guys recap the bets that have already hit the window, as they settle in for Sunday Night Football between the Chiefs and Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 2023 • 58min
Best Bets NFL Week 13
The underdogs are barking this weekend, and Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are here to heed their call. Together they go through their favorite bets across the NFL Week 13 board, giving out their Big Balls Bet of the Week, survivor contest leans, top moneyline underdogs and so much more. Plus, we hear what the professional gamblers who listen to this show are thinking this week with another round of Sharp Calls!If you're looking for an advantage in the Week 13 Favorites Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest, check out Billy Ward's weekly tiebreaker article here.Next episode will be recorded in front of a LIVE audience in Hoboken, New Jersey. If you want to join the fun, RSVP now! Hope to see you all there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 28, 2023 • 57min
NFL Week 13 Betting Preview
We're in the home stretch, gamblers! The Favorites Podcast $100k Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest has officially dropped everyone's two lowest scores, and the race for the $40,000 first place prize is heating up! Together, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to preview every game on the NFL Week 13 board, including a tantalizing matchup between the 49ers and Eagles. Plus, we get a Simon Says pick, an Executive Decision, and so much more. And if you want to join the fun with our Favorites Podcast LIVE event this Sunday in Hoboken, New Jersey don't forget to RSVP here!9 - SEA DAL11 - LAC NE15 - DET NO17 - AZ PIT19 - ATL NYJ21 - IND TEN24 - MIA WAS28 - DEN HOU31 - CAR TB34 - SF PHL43 - CLE CAR49 - KC GB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 27, 2023 • 38min
NFL Gambling Recap | Week 12
As the Philadelphia Eagles finish strangling the life out of the Buffalo Bills season in an overtime thriller, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter faithfully fulfill their duties and deliver another Sunday night recap show live on YouTube. Together they celebrate a Bills +3.5 cover, debate the role referees played in the Houston Texans' loss, marvel at the Kansas City Chiefs swift comeback versus the Raiders and so much more. Plus, we hear their early picks for the Week 13 slate, which include a long hard look at yet another Philadelphia Eagles game.And this is your last chance to RSVP for the Favorites Podcast LIVE show this Sunday, December 3rd in Hoboken, New Jersey! Follow this link to reserve your spot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 20min
Best Bets NFL Week 12
Happy Thanksgiving, you beautiful gamblers! Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter have a loaded single episode this week for Feast Week, combining all our picks and segments into one LOADED show! We get Sharp Calls, the Executive Decision, Simon Says, Foxhole and the Big Balls Bet of the Week! Plus we have a moneyline underdog round robin, survivor picks and so much more. So enjoy a cornucopia of betting content, and let our picks be your Plymouth Rock this Thanksgiving! And behalf of the entire team here at the Action Network, we wish you and your families a healthy, prosperous Thanksgiving! Best of luck with all of your bets, large and small.Wanna join Chad and Simon recording the show LIVE on December 3rd in New Jersey? RSVP now to reserve your spot. 7 - THANKSGIVING GAMES & SHARP CALLS21 - BLACK FRIDAY26 - NE NYG28 - TB IND33 - NO ATL35 - CAR TEN40 - PIT CIN44 - JAX HOU48 - LAR AZ53 - CLE DEN56 - LV KC60 - BUF PHI66 - BAL LAC70 - CHI MIN72 - ROUND ROBIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 2023 • 44min
NFL Gambling Recap | Week 11
Another beautiful weekend of NFL football has concluded, and Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter took their lumps. The Carolina Panthers got their bells rung by the Dallas Cowboys, the Steelers failed to cover by the hook in Cleveland, while the Bears blew a late lead while still cashing against the spread in Detroit. Our duo goes through every game they bet, what they are looking at for Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football, and takes a peak at the early NFL Week 12 lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 2023 • 58min
Best Bets NFL Week 11
The appetizing aroma of turkey and stuffing won't waft our collective way for another week. But as we await one of best gambling holidays of the year, Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to give out their top bets for NFL Week 11. Together they go through their top games, giving out their Big Balls Bet of the Week, and outline their five preliminary contest picks, available by searching for the FavesFive account on the contest website: Favorites.ActionNetwork.com And if you want to join Chad and Simon for a LIVE podcast event in New Jersey next month, be sure to RSVP on our event website ASAP!For those looking for a leg up in our free-to-play NFL pick 'em contest, check out Billy Ward's weekly tiebreaker article here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 2023 • 59min
NFL Week 11 Betting Preview
A downright comical victory by the Denver Broncos secured Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter another winning week in our podcast pick 'em contest. Today, they reconvene to discuss all things betting for NFL Week 11, with plenty of tantalizing matchups to be found. There's an AFC North showdown on Thursday night, the Texans as home favorites, the reeling Buffalo Bills visiting the Big Apple to take on the Jets, and so much more. Plus, we get our Simon Says and Executive Decision picks of the week!And for those looking to join The Favorites crew for a LIVE episode recording event on December 3rd in Hoboken, NJ please check out our event page for all the details.8 CIN BAL12 TEN JAX15 LAC GB18 NYG WAS23 MIA LV26 AZ HOU31 CHI DET35 PIT CLE39 DAL CAR44 SEA LAR45 NYJ BUF50 MIN DEN54 TB SF56 KC PHI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 2023 • 45min
NFL Gambling Recap | Week 10
After a nerve-wracking cover by the Washington Commanders right before going on-air, Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive into every game across the NFL board on Sunday. Together they recap their picks, where they went right and wrong, and preview the opening lines for NFL Week 11. They discuss the thriving Texans, a crushing Ravens loss, a 49ers blowout and so much more. And if you're interested in joining the crew for our LIVE recording on December 3rd, check out this landing page! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.