The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

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.

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.

With the NFL season rapidly approaching, Chad Millman welcomes Action Network Podcast hosts Chris Raybon and Stuckey to breakdown their favorite picks across the NFC. Will "Mitch Bortles" submarine the Bears? Are the Seahawks the safest 'dog in the divisional races? Are the Bucs a team to fade? All this and so much more from two of the best NFL handicappers in the business. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBA bubble is in gambling hyperdrive. The college football season is circling the drain. There's so much to unpack for sports gamblers.To do so, Chad Millman is first joined by Action Network college football mavens Stuckey and Collin Wilson, who lament the loss of any semblance of a traditional college football season. Later, Chad welcomes back Matt Moore and Justin Phan, who have delighted gamblers with betting-themed broadcasts on NBA League Pass in the past weeks. They cover their favorite NBA Finals bets, the trends and stats that have caught their eye, and select their All-Bubble Team. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beloved "Bookmaker to the World" Bob Scucci joins host Chad Millman to talk about how sportsbooks are handling the re-launch of professional sports leagues nationwide, much to the delight of sports gambling enthusiasts everywhere. Later, premiere NBA bettor Justin Phan and seasoned journalist Matt Moore are welcomed to the show to discuss handicapping the NBA's re-launch later this week. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Millman welcomes back popular sports gambling guest Simon Hunter for two crucial reasons.First, to preview the NFL season. But more importantly, Simon also walk listeners through his approach to gambling on the NFL. He outlines the tactics he deploys to handicap and wager on the NFL professionally, and the attributes that separate recreational bettors from seasoned pros.Simon delivers an episode that is as informative as it is unpretentious, and we know it's sure to please... as long as you aren't a DC football fan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast favorite Bob Scucci of Boyd Gaming joins his old pal Chad Millman to talk bookmaking in a pandemic world, as the cutest couple in gambling media wax poetic about handicapping without homefield and the good ol' days. Later, Arash Markazi of the LA Times swings by to talk Vegas re-opening, the Cavaliers' 2016 championship celebration, and so much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With her much-anticipated book The Biggest Bluff available now, Maria Konnikova speaks with Chad Millman about her incredible transition from accomplished academic, thinker and author to tournament-winning international poker star. She shares details of her wild journey, including some of the best lessons she learned along the way. What did poker teach her about herself? How can we seek and maintain an edge over our competition? What aspects of mastering poker apply to sports gambling? Konnikova speaks expertly about her experience, her mentors, and the game she's come to love in this compelling conversation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most legendary voice in sports talk radio, Mike Francesa, joins Chad Millman for an electrifying discussion about the future of sports gambling, the MLB season, PGA TOUR betting, the Belmont Stakes and so much more. Later Jaime Roth, owner of LNJ Foxwoods, comes on the program to discuss her family's history in the thoroughbred racing business, as well as an exciting partnership in our unique Name-A-Horse Contest. TIME CODESFrancesa 1:00Roth 41:00 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro gambler Simon Hunter joins host Chad Millman once again to go through every NFL team's current season win total, identifying the bets he's made, the spots he's waiting for, and what he's learned since Draft Day last month.Should you fade the Tom Brady revenge tour?Is Denver a team to be reckoned with?Can bettors take advantage of Joe Burrow fever in the Queen City?Answers to all these questions and more!Plus, for our Colorado listeners, welcome to sports betting legalization! Follow this link for a great offer from DraftKings: https://bit.ly/2ZEgunZ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.