
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

Jun 4, 2019 • 33min
Game 3 betting preview + Darren Rovell on Jeopardy
First, Internet heel/Action producer Darren Rovell joins to talk about spoiling Jeopardy James' run for the entire Internet. Somehow, BlackJack is on his side. They also touch on the annoyance of celebrating teams that get second place and hang banners, or certain college football teams that celebrate low GPAs. Then Chad and BlackJack try to figure out a reason not to bet the Raptors +6 against Golden State on Wednesday. What side are the pros on? Is there a good angle on the total? Plus, Chad gives a shoutout to the underrated Kyle Lowry, who has arguably been the heartbeat of the Raptors this Finals. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 28, 2019 • 46min
Brian Windhorst talks NBA Playoffs and Free Agency with Chad & BlackJack
ESPN Senior Writer and former employee of Chad, Brian Windhorst, joins the duo for this week's pod. Windhorst gives his take on why LeBron decided to go to LA, who he thinks will sign with the Lakers this offseason, the smartest bets to make during the Finals, and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 22, 2019 • 34min
Chad and BlackJack Reunite to discuss NBA Playoffs and Beyond
Chad takes a break from board meetings and forces BlackJack to join him on this week's pod. The two disagree on who will win the Eastern Conference Finals, debate why Kevin Durant would want to leave Golden State, and BlackJack reveals his miserable list of MLB future tickets. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 2019 • 32min
BlackJack and Rob Perez Talk All Things NBA
The human embodiment of NBA Twitter, Rob Perez (@worldwidewob), joins the pod with BlackJack this week. The two Knicks fans try to convince themselves that the #3 pick was the best option for their team, predict the outcomes of the NBA Semifinals, discuss some of the crazy offseason moves that could happen this Summer, and try to figure out why Ben Simmons can't develop a jump shot to save his life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 2019 • 47min
Justin Phan and Jason Sobel Make You Smart About NBA + PGA
Chad talks to Action Network experts Justin Phan and Jason Sobel about the NBA conference finals and PGA Championship.But first, Twitter hero/heel Darren Rovell joins to talk about his new project on Twitter. Check out @darrenrovell this week to weigh in on the greatest TV show of all time. Then, Justin Phan breaks down how to play the Conference Finals, and if there's value to betting on the series price of Blazers Warriors. Plus Chad explains the phenomenon of the "Phan-Bomb" which takes place every time Justin makes a play in the app. Then, Jason Sobel talks about how he's managed to stay with his parents for every major golf tournament and who to play in the PGA Championship. With no value on Tiger, is there value in another big name like Bubba or Fowler? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 2019 • 44min
BlackJack and Raybon Talk NBA, NFL Futures, and NHL Playoffs
Things get saucy this week as Action Network analyst Chris Raybon joins BlackJack on today's pod. They discuss their NBA playoff predictions, where they think free-agent stars will sign, the best NFL future bets to make, the latest in hockey playoffs, and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 6, 2019 • 50min
Chad talks NBA Playoffs with Matt Moore & NCAA Football Win Totals with Stuckey and Collin Wilson
This week, Chad makes Action Network analyst Matt Moore wake up early while he's in Portland to ask him if the Bucks would have a chance against the Warriors in the finals, if Jokic or Lillard have more of an impact in their series, and what the line would be if the '86 Celtics faced off against the '96 Bulls. Plus, Stuckey and Collin Wilson join the pod to talk season win total first impressions and how you should wait for market adjustments before placing bets on College Football. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2, 2019 • 40min
Paul & BlackJack on the NBA, NHL and Kentucky Derby
(NOTE: This episode was recorded before Omaha Beach was pulled from the Kentucky Derby) Roommates Paul and BlackJack join each other for the sixth straight hour to talk NBA Eastern and Western Conference playoffs, the latest in the NHL postseason, and their predictions for the Kentucky Derby this weekend. Plus, Paul bets he can make an absurd number of three's from 30-feet out and tells a story about almost being evicted from his room by a world-class jockey. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 1, 2019 • 19min
BONUS: Darren Rovell Interviews Jeopardy James
Surprise! Winner of 20 straight Jeopardy matches and professional sports gambler James Holzhauer joins Darren Rovell on the podcast. Jeopardy James talks about how his sports gambling background helps him dominate the game of Jeopardy, what he did to prepare for the show, and the last bets he placed before his historic run. Plus, Darren tests his betting knowledge by asking him about important events in sports gambling history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 30, 2019 • 46min
Chad Talks NFL Draft with Chris Raybon and Kentucky Derby with Matt Jones
Today, Chad invites Chris Raybon on the pod to talk NFL Draft winners and losers and how it affected each team's win totals. Plus, Action Network contributor Matt Jones offers some tips to amateur and veteran Kentucky Derby bettors ahead of the race this weekend. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.