
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

Sep 21, 2021 • 60min
NFL Week 3 Gambling Preview
After another wild weekend of NFL action, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network return to preview all the betting opportunities of another robust NFL slate. Together they go through every game from Thursday Night Football to Monday Night Football, discussing where they are leaning before they make their picks on Thursday's Best Bets episode. We hear about Aaron Rodgers slipping up in California, a juicy spot for the Baltimore Ravens, why now is the time to back the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars and so much more. CAR HOU (6 MIN)LAC KC (11 MIN)CHI CLE (15 MIN)AZ JAX (18 MIN)WFT BUF (22 MIN)IND TEN (24 MIN)ATL NYG (29 MIN)NO NE (30 MIN)DET BALT (33 MIN)CIN PIT (38 MIN)NYJ DEN (41 MIN)MIA LV (43 MIN)LAR TB (46 MIN)MIN SEA (49 MIN)SF GB (51 MIN)PHL DAL (56 MIN) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 2021 • 42min
Best Bets for NFL Week 2
The breakdowns are done, the handicapping is nearly finished, and now it's time for Chad Millman and professional bettor Simon Hunter of the Action Network to select their favorite plays for NFL Week 2. They'll give a long hard look to the dreadful Jacksonville Jaguars, along with sharp plays on Miami, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. They'll also dive into whether the Atlanta Falcons live moment is a good or bad sign for their Tuesday bet. Together they work to finalize their card, along with their favorite underdogs, round robin parlays, and a survivor pool pick of the week. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 14, 2021 • 1h 3min
NFL Week 2 Gambling Preview
This week Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer at the Action Network, is joined once again by professional NFL bettor Simon Hunter as they go through the entirety of the NFL board from Thursday to Sunday Night Football. They preview their favorite underdogs and totals, lock in some early picks against the spread, and talk about what Week 1 overreactions to profit against.NYG WAS (7 MIN)JAX DEN (14 MIN)HOU CLE (19 MIN)BUF MIA (22 MIN)LAR IND (27 MIN)SF PHL (32 MIN)SIMON SAYS PICK (32 MIN)CIN CHI (36 MIN)LV PIT (40 MIN)NE NYJ (42 MIN)NO CAR (46 MIN)MIN AZ (47 MIN)HORNETS NEST (49 MIN)LAC DAL (52 MIN)TEN SEA (56 MIN)KC BAL (58 MIN)DET GB (59 MIN) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 2021 • 39min
Best Bets for NFL Week 1
With the NFL season kicking off tonight, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network take another look at the NFL Week 1 slate to provide their top against the spread picks. Together they dissect the teams they love most, including Washington, Green Bay and lowly Detroit. They select their Big Balls Bet of the Week, they walk into the Hornet's Nest, and so much more. Plus, they build some moneyline parlays that are sure to please NFL bettors everywhere. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 7, 2021 • 57min
NFL Week 1 Gambling Preview
We finally made it! The first week of the NFL season is here and Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network return for a deep dive into all 16 games on the NFL slate, from Thursday to Monday Night Football, and everything in between. Chad is the head of content here at the Action Network, and Simon is a seasoned handicapper and professional sports bettor, who frequently shows Chad the proper ways to avoid traps and read the market from a professional gambler's perspective. Together they talk spreads, totals and moneylines, and give their early leans for the NFL Best Bets they'll settle on later this week on our Thursday show. We play a round of Simon Says, where we hold our nose and tail Simon's ugliest pick, and so much more.TB/DAL (7 MIN)TEN/AZ (12 MIN)SEA/IND (15 MIN)WAS/LAC (19 MIN)JAX/HOU (21 MIN)NYJ/CAR (26 MIN)BUF/PIT (29 MIN)CIN/MIN (34 MIN)PHL/ATL (36 MIN)SF/DET (38 MIN)CLE/KC (42 MIN)DEN/NYG (44 MIN)NO/GB (46 MIN)NE/MIA (49 MIN)CHI/LAR (51 MIN)LV/BAL (52 MIN) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 2, 2021 • 41min
AFC West Betting Preview
Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are very different people. Chad is a seasoned media executive and a founding force at the Action Network, where he serves as the Chief Content Officer. Simon Hunter is a professional sports bettor, who joined the Action Network to help Chad turn his football picks into winners. Together, these best friends are created podcast magic, and generated a top 2% entry in last year's national NFL pick 'em content.This season, they are back in the saddle to churn out winning bets every week of the year. But first, they conclude their preseason division-by-division breakdowns across the AFC and NFC. Today's final installment is the AFC West, where Chad and Simon tackle the Chargers resurgence, the lack of Chiefs value, and some longshot bets on wily Raiders. And next week they return for Week 1 picks to kickoff the NFL season! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 2021 • 42min
NFC West Betting Preview
Kliff Kingsbury haters, rejoice! The long-awaited NFC West episode of our division-by-division gambling guides has finally dropped. Chad Millman and professional sports bettor Simon Hunter of the Action Network go team-by-team to cover one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL, with great quarterback play from Russell Wilson, great defense in San Francisco, and great late-season collapses from Kliff Kingsbury. The guys also discuss the New Orleans Saints stadium situation, and Mac Jones as the starter in New England. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 26, 2021 • 45min
AFC South Betting Preview w/Darius Butler
We continue of NFL divisional gambling previews with the NFC South this week, and Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman is joined by professional sports gambler Simon Hunter to break it all down. The guys also welcome on 9-year NFL defensive back, AFC South veteran, and co-host of the Man To Man Podcast Darius Butler onto the show to discuss Urban Meyer's arrival, the Colts quarterback situation, and so much more. Plus, just how bad with the Houston Texans be this year? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 24, 2021 • 45min
College Football Update with Brett McMurphy
One of the most decorated reporters in college football has come to the Action Network! And no surprise, Brett McMurphy has hit the ground running. He joins Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to talk about his recent reporting on the University of Nebraska, the culture of credit on the college football beat, and his preseason bowl predictions. He also answers a number of earnest questions from fanboy Simon, who wonders how Brett leverages his information to break news vs. gaining a betting edge, and just how many phones he has. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 19, 2021 • 45min
NFC South Division Betting Preview
Every season, Chad Millman hates on the NFC South. He criticizes the lack of narrative. The lack of national appeal. He even complains about the forgettable helmets and logos of the NFC South teams. Even producing the Super Bowl winner cannot change his mind. So today is the perfect day for the content leader of the Action Network to be joined by his best friend and Action Network colleague Simon Hunter, so that our beloved professional sports betting companion can talk some sense into him. Together they break down where the value lies in this division, including a lot of love for Matt Ryan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.