

The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast
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New hosts Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz are joined by Action Network founding father Stuckey for the re-launch of this long-running sports betting podcast. Together they discuss the latest NFL news, craft winning wagers, and have a lot of fun along the way!From the thrills and chills of the NFL season, to the highs and lows of the NFL Draft, and everything in between, The Favorites is your best bet for NFL betting fun every week of the year.
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Sep 28, 2021 • 1h 2min
NFL Week 4 Gambling Preview
After a wild NFL ride last week, Chad Simon and professional gambler Simon Hunter of the Action Network return to preview every NFL game from top-to-bottom. First they feast on a disgusting Thursday Night Football matchup involving the Bengals and a team who may already be quitting on first-year coach Urban Meyer. They are effusive in their praise for the Panthers at +5 this week vs Dallas, and even demand action on the lowly New York Jets as sizable underdogs. Plus listeners get a Foxhole Pick Of The Week, the identification of a Rah Rah Mike Tomlin Spot, and so much more.TNF (9 MIN)NYG NO (15 MIN)KC PHL (19 MIN)BUF HOU (23 MIN)CAR DAL (24 MIN)CLE MIN (31 MIN)DET CHI (34 MIN)TEN NYJ (37 MIN)IND MIA (39 MIN)WFT AZ (40 MIN)SEA SF (43 MIN)AZ LAR (46 MIN)PIT GB (48 MIN)BALT DEN (50 MIN)TB NE (52 MIN)MNF (55 MIN) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 23, 2021 • 50min
Best Bets for NFL Week 3
Two of the Action Network's finest NFL minds finalize their betting card for Sunday's NFL slate, as Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, welcomes his co-host, professional bettor and best friend Simon Hunter. Together they have a lively discussion covering the Miami Dolphins, the disgusting Jacksonville Jaguars, a trap being laid in Buffalo and so much more. They also walk into a hornet's nest for their scariest weekly pick, and give their survivor pool pick of the week. Are they ready to believe in Kliff Kingsbury this season? Will they back Justin Fields in his first road start? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.


