
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

Nov 4, 2020 • 53min
Exposing Cowards In NFL Week 9
Like today's sexiest contemporary pop artists, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter have cracked the Top 40! A 4-1 Week 8 performance has the duo just 30-something spots back in the DraftKings Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest as they bravely move forward to Week 9, exposing underdogs and yellowbellied cowards along the way.Will the Bills make them wanna shout this week? Can the Dolphins keep rolling? Who will win the $400 in last week's Phrase That Pays contest? Listen for yourself and find out! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 2020 • 52min
Barreling Into NFL Week 8
Another winning week from Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, and now we're on to NFL Week 8! The guys debate picks and try to locate the best spots to exploit as the NFL calendar slowly turns to the second half of the regular season. Will they walk into a hornet's nest? Will they hit their Big Balls Bet of the Week for the fourth consecutive week? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 2020 • 51min
Dominating NFL Week 7
Another perfect week for Chad and Simon Hunter! The duo goes 5-0 for the second time this young NFL season in the DraftKings NFL Pick 'Em National Championship, and looks to keep a hot hand in Week 7. The guys go up and down the board looking to maximize value, and aren't afraid to eyeball even the reeling Bills laying a huge number on the road to the Jets. Can the winning streak continue? Listen, bet, and find out for yourself! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 13, 2020 • 53min
Betting A Vulnerable NFL Week 6
Our hosts are feeling more vulnerable than ever, and in an episode where emotions are laid bare, host Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter go through the NFL Week 6 slate. Competing in the DraftKings Pro Football Pick 'Em National Championship, our duo breaks it all down to leave sports bettors with everything they need to cash in big this weekend. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 6, 2020 • 48min
Bouncing Back with NFL Week 5
After some last-second second-guessing in Week 4, Simon Hunter and Chad's picks turned slightly sour. But only 4 games out of first place and a million dollar payday in the DraftKings Pro Football Pick 'Em National Championship, the duo is undeterred as they barrel into Week 5 with the passion of a thousand Daniel Jones' strip sacks. The guys pick their favorite against the spread plays, plus offer some moneyline underdogs they love in a slate filled with value. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 29, 2020 • 51min
Grinding On NFL Week 4
It wasn't pretty, but Chad Millman and professional bettor Simon Hunter grinded out a successful NFL Week 3 in the DraftKings Pro Football Pick 'Em National Championship, with a winning record that was moxie, heart, determination and a plenty of analytical fortitude.The guys return for NFL Week 4 to the delight of sports gambling enthusiasts everywhere, as they winnow down an unruly and confusion-filled card to select five target spreads. Is Baker Mayfield cooked? Is Sam Darnold just unlucky? Is now the perfect time to buy low on the Eagles? All these and more answered this week on The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 22, 2020 • 54min
Gambling on NFL Week 3 with Pro Gambler Simon Hunter
After a ho-hum Week 2, Chad Millman and pro gambler Simon Hunter return in pursuit of a million dollars in the DraftKings Pro Football Pick 'Em National Championship. The guys run down the entire Week 3 slate with a 7-3 season record in their pocket, selecting a short-list of games they're adding to their card this weekend. It features a number of hold-your-nose spots that seasoned gamblers everywhere will be familiar with, but that's the price you pay when you're looking to land in the money this season. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 15, 2020 • 53min
Gambling on NFL Week 2 with Pro Gambler Simon Hunter
Undefeated, baby! Chad Millman and Simon Hunter kick off their pursuit of a million dollars in the DraftKings Pro Football Pick 'em National Championship by going 5-0 their first week and catapulting to the top of the rankings. This dynamic duo looks to continue their hotstreak as they dissect another full NFL slate, selecting five picks against the spread to serve as their weekly entry. Will they back FitzMagic facing his former team? Can the Cardinals stay hot? Why is the Jersey Shore involved? So much to discuss, all in under an hour! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 2020 • 48min
NFL Week 1 and a Farewell to Scooch
The NFL season kicks off this week, which means the sports gambling season enters overdrive. To break down the NFL slate, Chad Millman welcomes on professional sports gambler Simon Hunter, and they select their top 5 picks against the spread to serve as their entry in the 2020 Pro Football Pick 'em National Championship.Together they'll be competing every week for the million dollar grand prize, with every pick a precious commodity. This week Simon breaks down his feelings on the Giants' defense, the Jaguars' chances, the Cleveland hype machine and so much more.But first, the bittersweet news that Bob Scucci, longtime guest on The Favorites and beloved "Bookmaker to the World," must announce his retirement from the show. Scooch explains his departure in a short interview, and Chad, producer Matt Mitchell and all our long-time listeners wish Scooch all the very best in his elevated role with Boyd Gaming. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 2, 2020 • 1h 6min
NFL 2020 Betting Preview, AFC Edition
The NFL season is nearly upon us! Joining host Chad Millman are NFL handicappers Chris Raybon and Stuckey of The Action Network, who go division-by-division to provide sports gambling enthusiasts their POVs on every team and every futures price.Later in the show, Lorin Cox and John Butchko of the Locked On Podcast Network join to discuss the Chicago Bears and the New York Jets, two teams that have drawn extra attention in the betting markets this offseason. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.