The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

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.

It's the most wonderful time of the year for Action Network's Analysts Stuckey and Mike Randle. They take a break from crunching numbers on the pod to go over the entire tournament bracket with Chad, revealing what favorites may fall and what underdogs will prevail this March.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From OBJ to Le'Veon Bell to Antonio Brown, the gang of Paul, BlackJack and Geoff get together to discuss the crazy week in NFL trades, along with the best preseason props to look at now. Also, Paul shares another story about his most successful pick-up line.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, Chad and Stuckey talk about how to get an edge in college basketball - how do you parse through all the data out there?  What has changed since the advent of things like KenPom and (irony alert) The Action Network?  Then, how does Stuckey spread out his bankroll over futures bets over conference tournaments? Why would he pick teams that he doesn't think will win their tournaments?  Then, Stuckey gives you a sharp future pick for the Big 12 tournament, the PAC-12, and how to play those Duke Blue Devils.... and drops some serious #personalnews. And - If you stick around till the very end, there's details about how to RSVP to The Action Network's Las Vegas viewing party. (Actionnetwork.com/madness-party) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad and Scooch are back! Who needs football?! First, a musical interlude from the greatest band to grace Las Vegas since the Rat Pack: The Skootles. (For more, search YouTube for "The Skootles.")  Then the guys talk college hoops, including Zion Williamson, the hometown Nevada Wildcats, and what kind of action Scooch is taking on the NCAA tournament already.  Plus, what the heck is going on with the Lakers?  Then Chad is joined by Matt Jones, who leads the prolific Kentucky Sports Radio blog, who is partnering with The Action Network for March Madness.  He talks about his background - another former lawyer turned sports guy, what are the odds? - in addition to what he likes to bet, and if he views Kentucky as a viable contender for the national title.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BlackJack and Paul Lo Duca join forces today to discuss more on the Bryce Harper deal and whether he'll succeed in Philly. What do they like among Harper's over/unders - batting average, HRs, RBIs? Then, they preview a few conference tournament slates. Is there any value betting on Duke to win the ACC tournament? Or is there another play? Also, is it possible for the Big 12 tourney to end without Bill Self holding the trophy? Finally, it's time for more Story Time with Paul Lo Duca. Today's features an escape from minor league camp and, perhaps more importantly, more shenanigans at a California Denny's, including the most ludicrously named menu item of all time.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOTE: This was taped before Bryce Harper signed with the PhilliesPaul and BlackJack try to think through Bryce Harper's options and lay out your best bets as a result, and Paul explains what he thinks is best for the MVP slugger. Then they wonder about Antonio Brown's next stop (SF is the current favorite), if Kyler Murray made the right call, and where Nick Foles might land. Finally, we close with "Story Time with Paul Lo Duca," which includes a memorable visit with Ron Jeremy and a reveal of Paul's alias when checking into hotels on the roads. Hint: It's extremely silly. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad, Stuckey and Lauren Joffe from the Action Network catch up on the latest big storylines in college basketball, including if they saw Kansas coming against K-State, and some situational plays (towards the end) for tonight.Plus, Lauren Joffe talks about her most prominent Twitter war, Chad continues to fail in his year of kindness, and Stuckey answers trivia about any college basketball school you can think of (seriously).  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BlackJack and Paul team up for a special MLB futures version of the Favorites, tackling the over/under win totals they like the most. Plus, Paul reveals the ballparks he loved and hated to play in and gives some tax advice to Manny Machado. Please rate and review the podcast, and Georgina will read her favorites on next Friday's show.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.