The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

Today marks a day in Favorites history as Paul and BlackJack record the pod in-person for the first time! Action Network contributor and host of the podcast Sports Wars, Dan Rubenstein, joins them first to discuss Darren Rovell's ridiculous 20-yard-dash video and the relationship Aaron Rodgers had with Brett Favre while he was in Green Bay. Then, the duo discuss the crazy week in NHL & NBA playoffs while offering their picks to advance. Finally, Paul ends the pod with a story about cutting class with his dad to go to the horse track that ends in 12-year-old Lo Duca in handcuffs.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad invites Action Network Senior NBA Writer Matt Moore back to the Favorites! The two give their takeaways from the first round, discuss teams they're highest on for next season, and Matt gives an insanely thought-out response to a NBA 2k hypothetical matchup from Chad.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not even a late-night comeback by the Clippers until the wee hours of the morning could stop Wob from joining Chad at 9:30 am on a Tuesday.First, Chad and Action's Rob Perez break down the NBA playoffs - mostly focused on how underrated the Clippers have been all year, and whether it's worth betting the GSW-LAC series yet.Plus, are the Warriors in trouble with a DeMarcus Cousins injury looming? Is Kevin Durant the biggest villain in sports?Then, Islanders superfan / Action hockey editor Michael Leboff -- also co-host of the Islanders Anxiety podcast and founder of Francesca-con -- joins Chad to catch him up on the NHL playoffs.If you're new to gambling, or maybe haven't thought about it since NFL season - Leboff explains how to get value in betting hockey playoffs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The two Vegas denizens get together to discuss their thoughts on the end of March Madness, which struggling baseball teams worries them the most, the beginning of NBA playoffs, and everything in-between. Plus, Paul ends the show with more stories about his time in the big leagues.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Action Network golf aficionado Jason Sobel explains the best bets to make on the Masters this weekend in a way even BlackJack can understand. Also, Geoff stops by to talk the latest JuJu Smith-Schuster drama and their NFL Draft predictions.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BlackJack is in Keeneland for some horse racing this weekend, but that's not stopping him and Paul from making podcast history once again. First, the guys go through the Final Four - can Auburn or Texas Tech pull off an upset? What are the smart ways to play the four games? Then, Paul weighs in on the slow starts that have slowed the Yankees and Red Sox. Can they overcome their slow first week? (This isn't a joke, people really are asking this). Paul says he's actually a little worried about the Yankees, not just because he's a #MetsLegend. Then, is it possible the Orioles are better than we thought? Paul weighs in on surprising teams that start hot and what that means for the rest of the league. Finally, there is an *epic* new chapter to Story Time with Paul Lo Duca, which includes teammates visiting a strip club mid-rain-delay.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who does Scooch like of the Final Four? What does he make of the fast-paced Auburn attack taking on the grit-and-grind of UVA? Then, who are the public teams... and should you fade them? Next, Chad and Scooch wonder if the tournament is missing the sizzle of a Cinderella this year, and how to get excited about these remaining teams. Then, a quick turn into NFL over unders, which Scooch expects to post next week, but some books have up already - what to make of the trendy Cleveland Browns? Finally, Scooch Roulette returns, and the guys are feeling contentious.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul and BlackJack reunite after two whole days apart to give their take on who will move on in the NCAA tournament and their favorite season bets for the new baseball season. Also, Paul shares his favorite memories of first coming into the big leagues and how influential his mother was on his MLB success.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BlackJack and Chad take a break from hurling insults at each other to discuss the sharpest bets during the NCAA Sweet Sixteen with college basketball analyst Mike Randle.  Also, in preparation for MLB opening day, Action Network contributor Sean Zerillo offers his take on the best and worst teams to bet on this baseball season.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Las Vegas, America's favorite gambling foursome is in full effect this week! After breaking down the big boys like Kansas, Virginia and UNC, Chad and Geoff talk Wofford, who they've deemed the chosen team of the Chosen People. Later, Paul Lo Duca shares the story of the largest bet he ever made in his life, and BlackJack accuses Darren Rovell of poisoning him the night before. Before signing off, the guys give their picks for every Round One matchup in a picks-filled feeding frenzy that'll have you busting brackets in no time.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.