The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

The NFL is back!  Chad welcomes back bookmaker to the world, Bob Scucci.  Chad and Bob go over how all the wiseguys are betting the Week 1 NFL.  Then, Chad talks about the Super Contest.  Chad and Darren Rovell each pick 5 NFL games against the spread to win $1.5M.  The guys are then joined by Simon Hunter, a professional football better from NJ.  Simon goes over 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.

Week 1 of College Football is here!  Chad starts the show with bookmaker to the world, Bob Scucci.  They discuss how the college football season seems bigger now than ever and how betting factors into the sport’s popularity.  Scooch discusses how the unexpected retirement announcement of a high-profile player, such as Andrew Luck last weekend, plays into win total projections, point spreads, and fantasy perspectives.  The guys look out some heavily bet games for this weekend.  Then, Chad talks to Connor O'Gara from Saturday Down South. Can Georgia beat Alabama and go on to play in the National Championship?  Connor gives some bold picks for betting against the spread in Week 1 of college football and then gives some early predictions for the College Football Playoff.  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.

Football is in the air! Chad brings in Scooch to discuss Week 3 of the NFL Preseason, where starters usually see more of the action. How do book makers set lines for such an unpredictable time on the league calendar? What are some angles that you can take to bet the rollercoaster that is the preseason? The guys discuss that and much more. Then, Chad talks with Ralph Russo of the AP to discuss the College Football Top 25 poll that was released this week. How will Clemson handle being the top team entering the season? Who will win the Pac 12? Can the SEC East really challenge the SEC West? Those topics and plenty more on this football heavy edition of The Favorites.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a college football spectacular! Chad Brings back bookmaker to the world Bob Scucci to talk College Football! USC, yes USC, is getting more action than anyone else to win the College Football Playoff. But that’s not the team that has Scooch worried. Plus, Scooch gives us the five season-win totals wiseguys have been betting the most. Next Chad welcomes ESPN college football insider Phil Steele, who reveals his improved teams, including the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The guys also discuss coaches that thrive as underdogs but struggle as favorites and how that will bode for coaches like Tom Herman in the long run. Finally Phil gives us his Playoff and Championship prediction with a new face sneaking in at the four seed! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad welcomes back beloved “Bookmaker to the World”  Bob Scucci to talk NFL. Scooch reveals his biggest liabilities, which include the new-look Denver Broncos.  Later, they discuss how Baker Mayfield’s success has influenced the Kyler Murray Hype Machine, and the role Zeke Elliott’s holdout is having on win totals and spreads. Scooch also gives us the inside scoop on what futures professional bettors love, and adds his insight into what may happen between the Chiefs and Chargers in the AFC West. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad and BlackJack are joined by Brad "The Big Noise" Evans of Yahoo! Sports to talk all things NFL. The trio discusses season win totals and possible Super Bowl picks, along with potential fantasy studs and duds. Later, Brads talks about rookie Kyler Murray and his place among the best fantasy quarterbacks this season, before diving into his running back and wide receiver rankings.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Senior golf writer Jason Sobel joins the guys to talk The Open Championship at Royal Portrush this week. Sobel reveals his rankings of the entire field with some pretty big surprises in first and last and the guys talk about the legacy of Tiger Woods and the future of Golf. Next, Darren Rovell interviews Philadelphia 76ers star Tobias Harris and his father, who also happens to be his agent. Tobias and Darren discuss how Tobias bet on himself and made an extra $100million. They talk money management, NBA free agency and much more.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Kentucky Sports Radio co-host Drew Franklin joins Chad to talk all things Kentucky from bourbon to SEC Football, the guys share stories about the late legendary Kentucky QB Jared Lorenzen, and potential season win totals for SEC contenders. Next Senior Writer for Action Network and co-host “Colleges Podcast” of Collin Wilson comes on the podcast to continue the discussion on win totals. They discuss other potential title contenders like Ohio states and the potential problems they face going forward with Georgia transfer Justin Fields, and potential surprises in Missouri with Clemson transfer Kelly Bryant. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, Action Network Senior Writer Matt Moore joins the guys to talk about the upcoming NBA draft, where he thinks top prospects will be signed, and whether or not The Pelicans are the winners or losers in their trade with the Lakers. Then, Chad and Blackjack begin their new Summer Movie series with Turner Classic Movies' Ben Menkiewicz. They discuss the enigma that is the movie Owning Mahony and what other movies define what it's like to be a professional gambler. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Chad and BlackJack are joined by World Wide Wob to discuss the ridiculous roller coaster of Game 5 of the NBA Finals, plus some thoughts on Kevin Durant, the future of the Raptors, and how to play Game 6. Then, The Ringer's Dave Hill joins to discuss his recent epic story about the modern professional gambler, and how they are having an increasingly hard time finding an edge as gambling becomes more popular. Chad, BlackJack and Dave talk about sports gambling as an investment, how sports books are treating big bets, and whether sharps even really exist. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.