The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

Now a VP at Boyd Gaming in Las Vegas, Bob Scucci is considered by many to be the godfather of the Favorites podcast. For the final episode of 2021, Bob rejoins the show alongside his old friend, Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman and his podcast replacement, professional gambler Simon Hunter. They discuss the sports betting business, the sea change that's taken place since 2018, and so much more.But first, Chad and Simon play a round of Sharp Calls, narrow down their favorite bets for Week 17, and dive into why this is on the juiciest weeks of the year for professional NFL bettors.And on behalf of the entire Favorites team, a very Happy New Year to you all, dear listeners. And best of luck heading into 2022! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the last week of the year to bet the NFL, and The Favorites is here to give 2021 a better sendoff than it deserves! Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network break down a packed Week 17 slate and find more than a handful of games they feel great about... as long as healthy and safety protocols don't throw a wrench in their plans. They run through the entire schedule and select their Foxhole and Simon Says Bets of the Week. Will Miami's incredible run continue? Can anyone knock off Patrick Mahomes in the home stretch? Tune in and find out what the experts are saying!TB @ NYJ 9 MINKC @ CIN 12 MINLV @ IND 15 MINPHI @ WFT 17 MINLAR @ BAL 21 MINATL @ BUF 24 MINJAX @ NE 26 MINNYG @ CHI 28 MINMIA @ TEN 31 MINHOU @ SF 34 MINDEN @ LAC 36 MINCAR @ NO 37 MINARI @ DAL 38 MINDET @ SEA 40 MINMIN @ GB 43 MINCLE @ PIT 46 MIN Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weather outside is frightful, but the holiday action is so delightful! Chad Millman and professional sports bettor Simon Hunter of the Action Network come together in the season's spirit of giving to provide their favorite picks for NFL Week 16, including a few spots Simon's professional gambling buddies have called him about. We've got more fun with Mike Tomlin, the makings of a Kliff Kingsbury Khristmas Kover, and even some love for the unpredictable Buffalo Bills. So cozy up by the fire with a hot mug of parlay tickets, and enjoy another festive episode! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is legal sports betting coming to your state? In this special bonus episode, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome attorney Daniel Wallach, the preeminent figure in the gaming and sports betting legal world. He fills our hosts in on the developing status of sports betting in New York State, as well as the rocky road in his native Florida. Plus, we hear updates on Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia and many more as the ripple effects of PASPA's repeal in 2018 continue to be felt at state levels nationwide. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If betting on the NFL games during the holidays gives you the jingle tingles, this is the most magical time of the year! Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network dive into the full slate, including a Christmas Day game between the Colts and Cardinals, as well as Thursday Night Football and Monday Night Football. Together they select their early picks amid more COVID madness, and narrow their sights on the best opportunities on the betting board.SF TEN - 13 MINCLE GB - 15 MININD AZ - 19 MINDET ATL - 25 MINTB CAR - 27 MINNYJ JAX - 29 MINNYG PHL - 32 MINLAC HOU - 33 MINBUF NE - 34 MINLAR MIN - 41 MINBAL CIN - 43 MINCHI SEA - 45 MINDEN LV - 45 MINPIT KC - 46 MINWFT DAL - 48 MINMIA NO - 49 MIN Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A wise man once said that bowl games are like sunsets; you can't watch too many of them. And we here at the Action Network couldn't agree more! In this special bonus mini-episode, Chad Millman and his professional gambling best friend Simon Hunter welcome on Collin Wilson, their Action Network colleague and a respected college football handicapper. He provides some tips and tricks to navigating the bowl game betting season, which can often be a frustrating and confusing affair for new bettors. Plus, he gives out a few of his favorite bets along the way! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outbreaks are ravaging NFL teams AND NFL betting markets this week, but Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman and his professional betting comrade Simon Hunter aren't scared away. In fact, today they outline more than a half-dozen picks they're looking to lock in before the weekend, including a strong belief in Mike Tomlin's Steelers and the Denver Broncos. Plus, Chad, Simon and producer Matt Mitchell comb through the many many reviews the podcast has received in recent weeks to select contest winners and give credit to the furious, hyper-critical listeners who love to listen despite hating nearly every about this show. We love all our listeners equally, and we appreciate it! After all, "feedback is a gift," as Chad Millman often says. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that professional NFL bettor Simon Hunter has gotten himself onto this podcast's logo, many listeners believe his co-host, Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman, must show him more deference when it comes to picking games. Luckily, Simon has strong opinions about this week's NFL slate, so the two build a robust early lineup of spread bets even as injury and COVID uncertainly looms large.We get a Foxhole Bet of the Week, along with a Simon Says pick, plus full coverage of every game up and down a supersized lineup now that bye weeks have concluded. Is it time to back the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday? Is Atlanta an upset no one sees coming? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football's hallowed bowl season is nearly upon us! To cover the biggest games of the season Chad Millman and pro bettor Simon Hunter are joined by Stuckey and JBoy for a special bonus episode. Stuckey is a leading Action Network betting analyst, and JBoy is a college football expert and host of the Volume's popular podcast The JBoy Show. First, the group touches on the standalone college football game on Saturday: the famous Army/Navy game. How should bettors approach this unique rivalry? Is the under always the best bet? And later, Stuckey and JBoy debate Alabama's chances to cover a big number vs Cincinnati, and whether Michigan has the horses to upset Georgia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls from fellow "wise guys" poured in for professional sports bettor Simon Hunter after Tuesday's episode, and together with his Action Network host Chad Millman the duo the games pros are betting on a juicy NFL slate this weekend. They also select their "Big Balls Bet of the Week," build their moneyline underdog round robin and ponder a potential "Bear Down" spot on Sunday Night Football. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.