
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

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.

Jul 11, 2023 • 56min
Summer Mailbag Edition
With the dog days of summer upon us Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter once again answer a trove of listener questions received in recent weeks, with guest and friend of the podcast Matthew Freedman. We get answers on offseason routines, bird predilections, Russ Wilson, hallucinogens and so much more. Plus, we hear a brief story of neighborhood gambling generosity from producer Matt Mitchell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27, 2023 • 1h 2min
Top 10 NFL Fantasy Moves
Action Network fantasy football experts Sean Koerner and Chris Raybon both finished Top 5 in FantasyPros' player projection rankings last NFL season, and today they join colleagues Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to discuss the biggest offseason moves in the NFL. What fantasy impacts with Tom Brady's retirement have? How big a deal is Aaron Rodgers moving to New York? And can you ever get enough talk about tight ends? All this and more as our offseason coverage continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 21, 2023 • 45min
NBA Draft Betting Preview with Brandon Anderson
With the NBA Draft taking place Thursday night, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome colleague and long-shot enthusiast Brandon Anderson to the program. He discusses his favorite picks for Draft night, with lots of juicy prices and tantalizing situations to keep you engaged all night long. Plus, we hear about a new era dawning in San Antonio, and why an obscure defensive specialist from Arkansas may be worth a flyer in the first round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 13, 2023 • 52min
US Open Betting Preview & Stanley Cup Update
The US Open will take place in Los Angeles for the first time in 75 years, as Action Network golf expert Jason Sobel joins hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to give his favorite picks for this week's festivities. Plus, we hear his thoughts on the LIV merger, the biggest longshots that hold value, and more. Later in the show, we welcome back longstanding Action Network expert and raconteur Michael Leboff, who gives his thoughts on the Stanley Cup Finals, the Ashes, darts, and why he doesn't give care about Aaron Rodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6, 2023 • 47min
NFL Betting Scandal + NBA Finals Update
With news breaking that an Indianapolis Colts player reportedly bet on his own team, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on SportsHandle Sr. Reporter Matt Rybaltowski, who broke the story earlier this week. They discuss the regulatory ramifications of the bombshell story, and the future of enforcement. Next, the crew welcomes back friends of the podcast Dragonfly Jonez and Mike Guardabascio, 2 of the 3 pillars of The Volume's Jenkins & Jonez Podcast. Together they discuss the Heat's chances as the NBA Finals progresses, who they like to win it all, and why Erik Spoelstra doesn't want to talk strategy with reporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 2023 • 48min
NBA Finals Betting Preview
Fresh off an Eastern Conference Finals Game 7, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter chat with colleague Matt Moore, host of the BUCKETS podcast. Together they discuss the Heat's wild victory over the Celtics in Game 7, as well as their looming matchup with the Denver Nuggets. They talk about why Denver comes out as a heavy favorite and if Miami actually has a chance at +300 for the series, plus the player props they are targeting for the NBA Finals heading into Thursday's Game 1.-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23, 2023 • 48min
NFL Week 1 Lines + NFL Spring Meeting
Spring has sprung, but fall is in the air today as Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss their favorite NFL Week 1 spreads and moneylines. Together they discuss a potential AFC North underdog parlay boost from bet365, and a trap game for bettors looking to back the Seahawks. Are there any rookie quarterbacks worth betting in their first starts? How confident are Colts bettors feeling about a bounceback season? Plus, we get an update on the NFL meetings taking place currently in Minneapolis, with issues like late-season Thursday Night Football flex scheduling up for debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 2023 • 1h 4min
NBA Conference Finals + WNBA Preview
The Nuggets face the Lakers in the NBA Western Conference Finals, and the Heat square off against the Celtics in the East. Plus, this Friday the 27th season for the WNBA tips off, a league that has grown into a hidden jewel for serious gamblers of all ages. To preview all this hoops gambling activity, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined by colleages Matt Moore and Maria Marino. Co-hosts on the BUCKETS podcast, the basketball betting podcast from Action Network, Matt and Maria take our hosts through the NBA action unfolding in the weeks ahead, plus offer a dive into the best bets heading into this new WNBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 2023 • 36min
AFC Offseason Update
Does the road to the Super Bowl still run through Kansas City? Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss this and all things betting in the AFC offseason, as they go through the biggest storylines and personnel moves since the confetti fell in Arizona. Together they cover the Broncos big moves, the sad state of Cleveland, the resurgent Dolphins and much more. Plus, we hear about some season win totals and some love for Jacksonville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.