
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

May 9, 2023 • 48min
NFC Offseason Update with Nate Tice
The NFL offseason has been wild thus far! This week, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter invite Nate Tice onto the program to discuss the biggest moves across the NFC thus far, and how they are shaping betting markets. Nate can be heard on the popular podcastThe Athletic Football Show, and has strong opinions about the Cowboys, Bears and many more teams across the NFC. Together the trio outlines who they see slipping in 2023 and who is ready to surprise fans and gamblers alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 4, 2023 • 44min
Kentucky Derby Betting Guide
The 149th "Run For The Roses" is this Saturday at Churchill Downs, an annual gambling event that attracts the attention of even the most casual bettors. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome Action contributor and veteran horseracing handicapper Mike Somich to the show, as he helps the duo break down the field. What makes the Kentucky Derby different from other races? What is so enticing about betting the Derby? And what are experts hearing trackside on the heels of Whisper Wednesday? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 2023 • 47min
NFL Draft Recap + Stanley Cup Playoffs Update
After a historic upset in Boston, the Florida Panthers move to the next round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They face the Maple Leafs, which is bad news for Action Network hockey expert and today's first guest Michael Leboff, whose hatred for the Toronto franchise knows no bounds. Today he joins hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to discuss the latest bets in the world of NHL gambling, before the duo welcomes Brandon Anderson to discuss the big NFL Draft Day winners and losers. Plus, we hear what Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year picks he likes right now, and plenty more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 27, 2023 • 45min
NFL Draft Final Best Bets
It all ends here! The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft is tonight in Kansas City, with the top prospects on hand all hoping to hear their name called. Some NFL GMs are calling this the most unpredictable draft in recent memory, and the mania in the draft betting market has certainly reflected that. There has been incredible movement across the first round in terms of odds, and today Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter reconvene to go through their thoughts on Bryce Young, Will Levis, Anthony Richardson, Will Anderson and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 2023 • 47min
NFL Draft Betting Preview
The NFL Draft begins in just 48 hours, so Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to discuss all the latest activity in the betting markets. Will Levis odds have gone crazy since a totally unsubstantiated Reddit rumor earlier today, sending shockwaves through the Top 5 market. We also have movement on Will Anderson and other prospects, plus an improving chance of two running backs going in the first round. This is also our first episode delivered LIVE on the Action Network YouTube channel, so you'll want to subscribe to Action Network's channel to get the newest Favorites live shows, all year long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 20, 2023 • 45min
NFL Draft Trends with Evan Abrams
Are Ohio State quarterbacks cursed? With just seven days until the NFL Draft, Action Network's Direct of Research joins hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter with a trove of historical data about this year's Draft. He has information on Buckeye quarterbacks, Green Bay's first round predilections, aging signal-callers and so much more. Plus, we hear some of their best bets so far as Draft Day approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 18, 2023 • 44min
NFL Mock Drafting with FantasyLawGuy
The 2023 NFL Draft commences in Kansas City next week, so Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome one of the sharpest NFL mock drafters onto the show this week. Nick Guarisco, better known as FantasyLawGuy, has submitted one of the most accurate NFL mock drafts in three of the last four years, as judged by third-party evaluator Mock Draft Database. Few experts can distinguish the signal through the noise and look past the NFL smokescreens better than Nick, so he provides his take on the first round at this point, the differing opinions on where the top quarterbacks will land, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 6, 2023 • 33min
The Favorites - NFL Draft Early Preview
The NFL Draft is quickly approaching, so Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on colleagues Travis Reed and Luke Swain (better known online as @VegasRefund), two expert NFL Draft bettors and two Action OG's. Together they go through the latest Draft machinations, including some recent mock drafts that have the betting community buzzing. Plus, we hear their favorite picks so far, and the trades they see as likeliest to transpire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 4, 2023 • 38min
The Favorites - Best Bets for The Masters
Gambling has always been a Traditional Unlike Any Other, but this week we turn our attention to the Masters, the most prestigious golf tournament in America. Here to help Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter out with his favorite betting model plays for the tournament is Spencer Aguiar, co-host of Action's golf betting podcast Links and Locks, and the reigning FSWA golf writer of the year. One of the most thoughtful golf bettors around, Spencer answers the duo's questions about what makes the Masters different from a handicapping perspective, and what his favorite plays are for this week's action across multiple markets. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 30, 2023 • 39min
The Favorites - Final Four Betting Preview 2023
It all comes down to this. March Madness draws to a close in just 3 short games, as Florida Atlantic, San Diego State, Miami and Connecticut battle for the NCAA title. Today Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome back their colleague Stuckey, a college basketball betting veteran and co-host of the Big Bets On Campus podcast. Together they go through hedging scenarios, championship game matchups, picks for each game, and plenty more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.