
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, 2023 • 1h 7min
AFC East Betting Preview with Warren Sharp
The AFC East has been one of the most heavily discussed divisions this NFL offseason, for bettors and fans alike. Here to break all four teams down in-depth are Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, who welcome on expert Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis. Sharp's renowned preseason tome "2023 Football Preview" is available now, and serves as a valuable resource for Chad and Simon every offseason. Together the trio go through the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots, discussing the highs and lows and where they see value in this loaded division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 17, 2023 • 38min
NFC South Betting Preview
Who will capture a division starved for elite quarterback play? Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter come to the aid of sports gambling enthusiasts everywhere as they preview the NFC South from top to bottom. Bryce Young unites with Frank Reich for a rebuilding Carolina Panthers, but are the Falcons ready to surprise? The New Orleans Saints will trot out a new quarterback, but how much impact will Derek Carr have in the Big Easy? Strap in, listen up, and enjoy as our NFL Division betting previews continue!14 - CAROLINA25 - ATLANTA32 - NEW ORLEANS41 - TAMPA BAY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 2023 • 37min
AFC South Betting Preview
Action Network host Chad Millman has long referred to the AFC South as "the least relevant division in the NFL." But as his co-host professional bettor Simon Hunter notes, that's a perfect place to find value. Together they go through all four teams in the division to dissect where strong bets could still remain, and debate how improved the Houston Texans will need to be to declare their offseason a success.8 - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS15 - TENNESSEE TITANS21 - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS31 - HOUSTON TEXANS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 10, 2023 • 51min
AFC North Betting Preview
Action Network host Chad Millman calls this division "the best in the NFL." And while his partner Simon Hunter disagrees, there's lots to like in the AFC North. Joe Burrow and the Bengals are the favorite to win the division, but what about the Cleveland Browns and their loaded roster? And can you ever count out Pittsburgh and Baltimore? Our duo discusses every team in-depth, and recommends their favorite bets from a futures perspective. Plus, we get to hear from the podcast's favorite coach: Mike Tomlin.17 - CLEVELAND26 - PITTSBURGH35 - BALTIMORE42 - CINCINNATI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 8, 2023 • 48min
NFC North Betting Preview
The Chicago Bears are the toast of the NFL offseason among sharp bettors, but has the hype grown out of control? Here to discuss all things NFC North are Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, along with friend of the podcast Rich Hribar of Sharp Football Analysis. The Detroit Lions are suddenly a favorite to win the division, the Packers can only go as far as their quarterback can take them, and the Vikings remain an unknown commodity. So where should gamblers be placing their money this season in the NFC North?8 - GREEN BAY PACKERS15 - CHICAGO BEARS29 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS38 - DETROIT LIONS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 3, 2023 • 47min
AFC West Betting Preview
The Hall of Fame Game is tonight in Canton, which means football season has officially begun! Here to celebrate the festivities are Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, who preview the first game of the season before diving into the rollicking AFC West. How bad will the Las Vegas Raiders be? Can the Chiefs keep this up? And how special can the Los Angeles Chargers be, saddled with this coaching staff? All these questions answered and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 1, 2023 • 52min
NFC West Betting Preview
We're back! Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter commence their annual August series of NFL divisional betting previews, starting this year with the NFC West. They are joined by friend of the podcast Matthew Freedman of Fantasy Life, as they dive into the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams. Together they go deep on each team, assessing the risks and potential betting value, as they examine how the 2023 season could unfold for each fanbase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 27, 2023 • 51min
NFL Update with Bill Barnwell
Who gets the blame if the New York Jets head south this season? How improved could the Patriots be? Does the Worldwide Leader need to approve a Top 10 QB list? To answer these questions and more we welcome ESPN writer, NFL expert and friend of the podcast Bill Barnwell to the show. He tells Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter his opinions on Trevor Lawrence, the Chicago Bears and lots more in a rollicking conversation that features a little something for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 2023 • 40min
NFL Luck Rankings
Last season, Action Network's predictive analytics team devised an all-new way to calculate and rank "luck" among NFL teams. What they devised became one of the most valuable betting tools in company history, creating a metric able to hit at over 60% against the spread to close the season. The engine behind these rankings, Sean Koerner and Nick Giffen, join hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter on this episode for an overview on the Luck Rankings. How did they originate? How can normal, everyday NFL gamblers find and use them? Just how predictive can they be?Plus, we play a new round of What Are The Odds, one of the Favorites Podcast's most cherished games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 2023 • 40min
Top 10 NFL QBs w/guest Rich Hribar
Last spring, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter ranked their top 10 quarterbacks to bet on with the help of media tycoon Colin Cowherd. Today, they welcome on fantasy guru Rich Hribar of Sharp Football Analysis, the co-host of RotoGrinder's popular Pick 6 Show, to update their lists. Together the trio list their top signal-callers from across the NFL, updating their rankings to reflect the bold new realities of the 2023 season. We hear about why Matthew Stafford still has Simon's trust, why Chad is an unapologetic Justin Fields homer, and why the intelligent and thoughtful Rich Hribar is so aligned with just one of our hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.