
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 12, 2019 • 51min
NFL Week 11 with Scooch and Simon Hunter
Chad Millman opens the show by giving away a hoodie to one lucky fan! Chad and Bob Scucci then jump into the action recapping last night’s Monday Night Football game. They then continue with the upcoming week’s games and discuss how the sharp guys are betting. Chad then welcomes Simon Hunter. The guys are still within reach in the $1.5M Super Contest. Simon provides more insight into which teams to pick this week. Those topics and more on this week’s episode of The Favorites. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 5, 2019 • 56min
NFL Week 10 with Scooch, Darren Rovell and Simon Hunter
Chad Millman and Bob Scucci recap the results from week 9 before jumping into this week’s action. They dig into the Thursday Night matchup. How good are the Raiders? Chad and Scooch then continue with the rest of week 10 games and how the wise guys are betting. Chad is then joined by Darren Rovell as the two make their picks for the Super Contest as they continue their quest for $1.5M. Simon Hunter then joins in to review the picks and provide insights on which ones he likes and which ones he doesn’t. Those topics and more on this week’s episode of The Favorites. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 30, 2019 • 56min
NFL Week 9 with Scooch and Simon Hunter; and special guest Dave Weaver, horse analyst for TVG talk Breeders Cup
Chad Millman and Bob Scucci discuss Week 8 outcomes and whether referees have an impact on gambling. Chad and Scooch then breakdown the upcoming week 9 games starting with the 49ers and Cardinals on Thursday night. Are the 49ers the best team in the NFC? They then continue with the rest of the week’s games and go over how the wise guys are betting. Chad then welcomes horse analyst for TVG, Dave Weaver. Chad and Dave look for which horses have value in the races this upcoming weekend. Simon Hunter calls into the studio to go over Chad’s picks for the Super Contest as Chad continues his quest for $1.5M. These topics and more on this week’s episode of The Favorites. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 2019 • 1h 1min
NFL Week 8 with Scooch, Darren Rovell, and Simon Hunter
Chad and Bob Scucci get right into the action by breaking down how to bet when it comes to the Patriots, especially coming off their Monday Night Football beatdown of the New York Jets. They then continue into looking at the games during week 8 of the NFL, starting with Thursday’s matchup of the Redskins and Vikings. Will Minnesota cover that big spread at home? Chad and Scooch go over the rest of the week’s game and discuss how certain players’ health (Matt Ryan, Drew Brees, etc.) can influence how a line is determined. Chad then welcomes Darren Rovell to make their picks for the Super Contest. Simon Hunter joins in to give his input on which ones they should do and which ones they shouldn’t. The guys went 1-4 last week so they will try to get back into the winning ways in week 8. These topics and more on this week’s episode of The Favorites. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 2019 • 50min
NFL Week 7 with Scooch, Darren Rovell, and Simon Hunter
Chad and Bob Scucci jump right into analyzing the Thursday night game. They continue discussing the rest of the week’s games and check out with teams the sharp guys like. Are the Bills that good? Or Are the Dolphins that bad? Which direction are the Rams heading? Chad then welcomes Darren Rovell and Simon Hunter to make their picks for the Super Contest. The guys went 2-3 last week and looking for the 5 games that will get them back on the winning side in Week 7. Follow along with them as they go for $1.5M. Those topics and more on this week’s episode of The Favorites. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 8, 2019 • 1h 8min
NFL Week 6 with Scooch, Darren Rovell, and Simon Hunter
Chad and Bob Scucci dig deep into Week 6 of the NFL. Why do they like so many teams that so many fans can't stand? The Jags? The Lions? The Browns?!?!? Chad also welcomes Darren Rovell and Simon Hunter back to make their SuperContest picks. After going 4-1 last week they are are now 16-9 on the season. Where will they land in their quest for $1.5M. Those topics and more on this week’s episode of The Favorites. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 2, 2019 • 1h 5min
NFL Week 5 with Scooch and Simon Hunter
Chad and Bob Scucci recap Week 4 of the NFL then go over how the wiseguys are betting Week 5. Simon Hunter calls back into the show as quite possibly gives the best tips on how to bet on sports in the 10-year history of this podcast! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 24, 2019 • 1h 5min
NFL Week 4 with Scooch, Darren Rovell, and Simon Hunter
Chad and Bob Scucci recap Week 3 of the NFL before going into the betting trends for Week 4. Chad then welcomes back Darren Rovell as they continue to go for the $1.5M prize in the Super Contest. They guys currently sit at 10-5 after three weeks. Chad and Darren pick 5 more games for Week 4. Simon Hunter calls back to review their picks and provides insight to which ones he likes and which ones he doesn’t. Those topics and more on this week’s episode of The Favorites. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 2019 • 1h 4min
NFL Week 3 with Scooch, Darren Rovell, and Simon Hunter
Chad and Bob Scucci recap Week 2 in the NFL before going over how the wiseguys are betting in Week 3. Chad then welcomes Darren Rovell back as they continue to go for the big prize of $1.5M in the Super Contest. The guys currently sit at 6-4 after the first two weeks and pick 5 more games for Week 3. Simon Hunter calls back in to review Chad and Darren’s picks and provides insights to which ones he likes and which ones he doesn’t. Those topics and more on this week’s episode of The Favorites. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 2019 • 1h 12min
NFL week 2 with Scooch, Darren Rovell, and Simon Hunter
Chad and Bob Scucci go over how the sharpguys are betting Week 2 of the NFL. Chad then welcomes Darren Rovell to continue with the Super Contest. The guys pick 5 more games for a chance to win $1.5M. Simon Hunter calls back into the show to review Chad and Darren’s picks and provides insight to which ones he likes and which ones he doesn’t. Those topics and more on this week’s episode of The Favorites. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.