The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

The federal ban on sports betting was struck down by the Supreme Court 4 years ago this month. Since that decision, nearly half of all states and Washington D.C. now permit legal sports betting in some form. To get a summary of all the legislative flury that's taken place since 2018 and to hear insights on the legal road ahead, hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter invite on Action Network industry reporter Sam McQuillan (@Sam_McQuill) to the show. Sam provides the latest news on where the latest legalization efforts stand in California, Florida and across America. #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL recently released its complete schedule for the 2022 season, so Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman and his pro gambling best friend Simon Hunter look up and down the season-long slate to highlight teams and matchups worth further investigation. How did the NFL Draft and the schedule release impact their feelings on win totals and division, conference or Super Bowl futures? More importantly, will an affluent listener invite them to his or her Soldier Field suite for the Eagles vs. Bears game Week 15? #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown is this Saturday with the 147th Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, Maryland. Action Network senior writer Sean Zerillo joins his boss Chad Millman and pro gambler Simon Hunter to discuss betting on the race from every angle. Later, they dive into Sean's real passion: Major League Baseball. Simon peppers Sean with loads of questions about the season thus far,  including dead balls, run totals, and fading the New York Yankees. #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBA playoffs are heating up, so Chad Millman and pro gambler Simon Hunter of Action Network welcome on two NBA experts to break down the semifinal round. The Boston Celtics take on the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals and the Golden State Warriors tip off against the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals. These two matchups that are sure to delight fans and gamblers alike, so Action Network analyst Brandon Anderson and Jason Timpf of The Volume Podcast Network's Lakers Tonight podcast provide their analysis on both series and how to approach them from a betting perspective.  But first, we debut our newest segment: What Are The Odds? Listeners submitted their wildest coincidences and circumstances. We've selected one and invited on Action's predictive analytics team to break it down from a mathematical perspective. Today's maiden voyage takes us on a journey involving the Dallas Cowboys, Ric Flair, and his famous chop. #Herd What Are The Odds Segment - 4 min Western Conference Finals - 11 min Eastern Conference Finals - 35 minSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Picking up from last episode, Action Network betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter review all that's happened since the NFL Draft and break it all down, team by team. In this episode they go through every division in the AFC, discussing which teams are rising and which are falling... and most importantly who has betting value right away. Are the Miami Dolphins worth a shot? Why would anybody bank on the Cleveland Browns? And are the Las Vegas Raiders the best value in the conference to win their division? #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL Draft dust has settled, and Action Network betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are here to break it all down, team by team. In this episode they go through every division in the NFC, discussing which teams are rising and which are falling... and most importantly who has betting value right away. Are Kliff Kingsbury and the Cardinals worth the risk? Can the Rams repeat as champions? And what was the best part of Action's big pre-Draft party in Las Vegas? #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports" is this Saturday, and here to help us bet on the 148th renewal of the Kentucky Derby is Action Network contributor and TVG reporter Andie Biancone. Action hosts Chad Millman and his pro gambler bestie Simon Hunter pepper Andie with questions about all the happenings at Churchill Downs, including the importance of post position, track conditions, and so much more. We hear her favorite betting tips for the Derby, including why a horse's post-race randiness can be an indicator of Triple Crown success. #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The battle for Lord Stanley's Cup begins this week as the NHL's best compete for the most prestigious trophy in North American sports. Join Action Network's Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to discuss how to approach it from a betting perspective is Action hockey editor Michael Leboff, one of the most passionate NHL bettors anywhere. He takes hockey novice Chad through the intricacies of betting on playoff hockey, before the group delves into the best hockey movies of all-time. Can the Boston Bruins win it all? Will a Canadian team break the Stanley Cup drought? Will Leboff pass away if the Maple Leafs make the Finals? All this and so much more. #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the first pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars are practically on the clock! Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman returns with his closest companion Simon Hunter to discuss all their last-minute bets for this Las Vegas spectacle Thursday night, along with all the intrigue and posturing that goes along with it! Together they speed through some picks and mock drafting advice, and get you ready to profit all Draft long. #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL Draft goes live in Las Vegas on Thursday night, so to help project how the first round will play out we welcome on Scott Smith, an Action Network contributor and one of the most accurate NFL mock drafters in the last five years. Along with guest host Brendan Glasheen and pro gambler Simon Hunter, the trio previews the wild markets moves seen across the board thus far and gives out their favorite bets as the first round looms. #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.