The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

To celebrate everything from famous fights to failed drug tests, host Chad Millman welcomes pro bettor Simon Hunter into the Thunderdome, where he is joined by Action Network NBA expert Michael Walton and ESPN Senior Writer Dave Fleming. Together they engage is our epic battle of wagers and wits to cover hand modeling, funnel cakes, and urine-soaked hay. So let's have some fun! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so much going on in the world of sports betting, host Chad Millman takes a moment to ladle from his deep trough of empathy, asking co-host Simon Hunter about his recent breakup and the journey of self-discovery that's followed. The self-described "weird dude" and professional gambler has picked up the pieces of his life and moved on, and we here at The Favorites are here for him.Following that heavy-hearted voyage, the guys welcome NBA experts Matt Moore and Raheem Palmer on the program to talk all things betting in the NBA as the playoffs loom. Are the Knicks a team to sell? Will the Lakers flounder? Has Westbrook tarnished the triple-double? And finally, the crew welcomes "the straw that stirs the drink" at the Action Network: editor and hockey fanatic Michael Leboff. They preview all the action on the ice for a league that STILL hasn't nailed down exactly when its own playoff season will begin. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary running back Tiki Barber enters our Thursday Thunderdome this week, joining host Chad Millman and contestants Simon Hunter and Amanda Rose in our epic battle of wagers and wits. Our contestants provide terrific responses to our open-ended prompts, and Tiki shares some incredible stories about Deion Sanders, Michael Jordan, and many more! It's a wild ride, so fasten your seat belts and enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that the dust has settled in Cleveland, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined by Matthew Freedman to discuss the gambling impact of the NFL Draft. Freedman made almost 300 individual bets on the Draft and finished very strong, and Simon rode some inside information to a payday of his own. And to kick things off, Chad discusses the recent – and very exciting – sale of The Action Network to Better Collective, and how it will influence the company moving forward. Plus, we talk Justin Fields, Aaron Rodgers, and so much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The television voice of the Chicago White Sox enters the Thunderdome as Jason Benetti joins Chad Millman, professional gambler Simon Hunter and Action Network data maven Samantha Previte in our weekly battle of wagers and wits. Today they tackle turtle races, motivational tactics, the least entertaining moments in sports, and so much more. Sports gambling enthusiasts, sports fans, and White Sox faithful rejoice: we've got an epic show in store! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the 2021 NFL Draft rapidly approaching Chad and Simon welcome back Action Network NFL Draft betting expert Matthew Freedman and former Buffalo Bills Director of Player Personnel Jim Monos to discuss all things betting in the draft world. Jim provides some insider betting knowledge (What makes a prospect "clean?"), and the foursome discusses their first round predictions, bets that still have value, how to handicap this year's quarterback class, and so much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To celebrate Oscars week, Chad Millman welcomes a true Hollywood insider into the Thursday Thunderdome. Michael Lasker is a top talent manager at Mosaic in Los Angeles and was recently named one of the 40 most powerful people in comedy by The Hollywood Reporter. Together with Action Network editor Katie Richcreek, they will take on Chad's co-host Simon Hunter in our weekly battle of wagers and wits, themed around the Academy Awards. It's a wild ride this week, so strap in because nothing's gonna stop us now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And the winner is.... gamblers! Now that the Academy Awards are an exciting new betting market at American sportsbooks, bettors are diving into the action nationwide. Here to help us handicap the proceedings is Oscars betting expert Chris Raybon, who joins Chad Millman and pro gambler Simon Hunter to break down this unique Hollywood horserace. Where should you be investing this weekend? And what longshots are fool's gold? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Millman's most loathed employee Matthew Freedman takes the reins today as fantasy maven Davis Mattek of SportsGrid enters the Thunderdome along with Raheem Palmer of the Action Network, as they take on co-host Simon Hunter for another battle of wagers and wits. Together they cover MVPs, mediocrity, all forms of blue chips, and Mr. Irrelevant. Who will emerge victorious? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Chad out this week, Simon Hunter is joined by Darren Rovell as they preview the NFL Draft from a gambling perspective. Leading the discussion is Scott Smith, a FantasyPros Most Accurate Mock Draft winner and one of the most respected NFL Draft betting experts in the world. Together they discuss mock draft strategy and how to approach lines during an unprecedented lead up to this year's draft, without a traditional Combine or Pro Days. He gives his favorite bets as the NFL Draft approaches, and how he is viewing the QB strategy top-to-bottom. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.