The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

Happy Halloween, gamblers! As the NFL season approaches the halfway mark, Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter reunite to cover every game on the board. Even among the tricks and treats of the NFL trade deadline, together our duo examines the sides that still hold value since openers dropped on Sunday night, including long hard looks at New England and Cincinnati. Plus, we get a Simon Says bet, and Executive Decision pick, and plenty more!8 - TEN PIT9 - MIA KC13 - LAR GB16 - WAS NE19 - TB HOU22 - AZ CLE25 - CHI NO30 - SEA BAL32 - MIN ATL34 - IND CAR38 - NYG LV40 - DAL PHI46 - BUF CIN51 - LAC NYJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another winning Sunday for Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter in their free-to-play NFL pick 'em contest! Our duo finished 3-2 thanks to a terrific effort from the Denver Broncos, aided by an illness ravaging the Mahomes household. Together the guys go through their entire betting card, and discuss the biggest results from NFL Week 8, including a wild finish in New York.And for those still looking to cash in our season-long and weekly content, it's still open and still free to play at favorites.actionnetwork.com all season long! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL teams are entering the early season stretch, with some swooning and others surging. Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter get together once again to discuss all their favorite bets across the NFL Week 8 board, including a MetLife Stadium showdown, Green Bay as an underdog in Lambeau, and so much more. Plus, we get a round of Sharp Calls, build a moneyline round robin parlay, and discuss the beloved Mike Tomlin underdog spot.Plus, if you've entered the Favorites contest at favorites.actionnetwork.com be sure to check out Billy Ward's tiebreaker strategy article here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got the Battle for New York, the Dallas Cowboys as sizable home favorites, Tomlin as an underdog and so much more in NFL Week 8. Here to discuss it all from a betting perspective are Chad Millman and Simon Hunter from the Action Network, diving into every matchup from Thursday to Monday Night Football. We get their Simon Says and Executive Decision picks, along with where they are leaning early for their content picks. 6 - TB BUF9 - LAR DAL13 - MIN GB16 - ATL TEN18 - NE MIA20 - HOU CAR23 - NYJ NYG26 - JAX PIT31 - NO IND35 - WAS PHI40 - CLE SEA43 - BAL AZ46 - CIN SF49 - KC DEN53 - CHI LAC54 - LV DET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our intrepid hosts enjoyed another winning weekend in their contest, the Favorites Podcasts $100k Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest. So with smiles in their heart, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter go through all their NFL betting results and recap their picks, wins, losses, thrills and chills from NFL Week 7. They also take a peak at NFL Week 8 early lines and the edges they are seeing so far. And for those eager to hear these episodes even earlier, reminder that we deliver every episode LIVE on the Action Network YouTube page! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scoring is reaching historical lows this NFL season, with unders cashing at nearly unprecedented rates. How does this impact the bets of Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter?Together the duo go through their favorite picks across the NFL Week 7 board, discuss a round of Sharp Calls from professional bettors across Simon's network, make a Big Balls Bet of the Week and so much more! Plus, hear about why we aren't discussing Mac Jones, how weather will play a role on Sunday, and why "the guards will not save you" in Baltimore.And for those playing in our free pro football pick 'em contest at Favorites.actionnetwork.com, check out Billy Ward's weekly article on tiebreaker strategy to give yourself the best chance to cash! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are some ugly matchups and fishy lines this week, so Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are licking their chops! Together they dive into the entire NFL Week 7 slate, discussing the sides they are leaning towards early in the week and the trends that should come into play. Plus, we get a song about Mike Tomlin as an underdog, an executive decision on an AFC West showdown, and Simon putting his foot down over the Sunday Night Football game.4 - JAX NO9 - CLE IND11 - BUF NE15 - LV CHI17 - WAS NYG20 - ATL TB23 - DET BAL29 - AZ SEA32 - PIT LAR37 - GB DEN40 - LAC KC43 - MIA PHI50 - SF MIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some big underdogs howled on Sunday afternoon, with quarterbacks like Zach Wilson and PJ Walker leading their teams to victory at big prices. Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter jump on the line on Sunday night to recap all the betting action prior to Sunday Night Football kickoff, discussing all the wild events that unfolded. Plus, we hear the lines they want to jump on early for NFL Week 7, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another glorious weekend of NFL betting fun is nearly upon us, and Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are here to give you everything you need to cash in. Together they look at their favorite sides across the NFL slate, and narrow down the five picks they're likely to enter in this week's big pick 'em contest and OF COURSE we do a round of Sharp Calls.And for those looking for a leg up in The Favorites Podcast $100k Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest, check out predictive analyst Billy Ward's weekly tiebreaker article right here. Good luck to all our listeners! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're looking for painful bets to make this Sunday, the NFL has you covered. Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to preview every game on the NFL gambling slate, including the Eagles visiting the New York Jets, the lowly Giants headed to limping Buffalo, and the reeling Vikings visiting the potentially resurgent Chicago Bears. Together Chad and Simon make their Executive Decision and Simon Says bets of the week, and start to narrow down the games they'll be selecting for The Favorites Podcast $100k Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest, which is still free and open for entries!7 - DEN KC11 - BAL TEN13 - MIN CHI17 - IND JAX19 - SEA CHI21 - CAR MIA26 - NO HOU30 - SF CLE35 - WAS ATL37 - NE LV40 - DET TB42 - PHL NYJ48 - NYG BUF49 - DAL LAC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a Sunday! Our Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter nail their Foxhole, Executive Decision and Big Balls Bet of the Week, and earn a push on Simon Says with Atlanta-2. They finish with a winning record for their contest picks, and get their survivor pick correct with Detroit. So our duo rides high in this episode, still in awe of how the Steelers were able to secure an outright victory over the Ravens. Plus, we hear more about how dreadful the Denver Broncos truly are, we get a victory lap of Simon over Chad regarding the Colts, and plenty more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professional gamblers have called to scream at Action Network NFL betting expert Simon Hunter, so his co-host Chad Millman play their Thursday round of Sharp Calls to see how this week's betting dust will settle. Plus, we hear about the New York Jets, the Detroit Lions and a surprising amount of love for the Atlanta Falcons and their quarterback Desmond Ridder. The guys also narrow down their Favorites Podcast contest picks, with thousands of dollars still up for grabs for free at favorites.actionnetwork.comPlus, to check out Billy Ward's new article on the Favorites Contest tiebreaker, click here. Good luck everybody! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After an undefeated 5-0 week in their free-to-play $100k contest, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter roll into NFL Week 5 feeling good. Together they go through every game on the board, including the Bills heading to London, the Packers headed to the desert and a classic Rah Rah Mike Tomlin spot versus Baltimore. They give out their early picks and leans as they look to narrow down their favorite picks, including a long hard look at the game of the week: San Francisco vs Dallas.6 - CHI WAS10 - JAX BUF13 - NYG MIA17 - NO NE21 - BAL PIT23 - CAR DET27 - HOU ATL32 - TEN IND36 - CIN AZ39 - PHI LAR42 - KC MIN45 - NYJ DEN49 - SF DAL52 - GB LV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a terrific Sunday with their contest picks, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are delighted to jump on the line to recap the day. Plus, they give their early leans for NFL Week 5 betting and offer insights on Monday Night Football tomorrow. Are the Buffalo Bills the best team in football now? Should Brandon Staley be imprisoned? Will Mac Jones every become a Which Nipple Quarterback again? All these questions answered and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Divisional road underdogs! Taylor Swift heading to New Jersey! A battle of two of the most clueless coaches in the NFL in Los Angeles! This week's NFL slate offers a little something for everybody. Luckily Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to narrow down their top plays for NFL Week 4, including their Big Balls Bet of the Week and a long hard look at the Dolphins visiting Buffalo. Plus we get a round of Sharp Calls, a moneyline underdog round robin, and so much more.And for those looking for an edge in the free Favorites $100k Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest, check out Billy Ward's article on tiebreaker strategy for this week. We've still got over $100,000 in cash prizes to be awarded this season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have the Dolphins clashing with the Buffalo Bills. The Ravens heading to Cleveland. Even the Detroit Lions flying to Lambeau for a Thursday night affair. So many excellent games to get to, and so little time! Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive into all the games, discussing the sides they are leaning towards across a slate filled with intrigue. They give out a Simon Says bet, Chad makes his Executive Decision, and so much more. Plus, we get to the bottom of whether Mac Jones is still a "Which nipple?" quarterback.6 - DET GB9 - ATL JAX11 CHI DEN14 - BAL CLE20 - CIN TEN22 - MIA BUF27 - WAS PHL29 - TB NO32 - MIN CAR34 - LAR IND35 - PIT HOU37 - LV HOU41 - AZ SF44 - NE DAL50 - KC NYJ52 - SEA NYG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter pivoted last minute for NFL Week 3, selecting teams like the Saints, Texans and Panthers in their free Favorites Podcast $100,000 Pro Football Pick 'em Podcast. It ended in a mediocre performance, but a better Sunday than the Commanders, Cowboys or Chicago Bears enjoyed. The guys go through all their picks from the slate, recapping all the action across a Sunday that saw three underdogs of more than a touchdown win outright for the first time since 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As our old pal Colin Cowherd once told us "there's a sea of money out there," and this week Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to narrow down the best ways to reel in some of that cash. Together they discuss Sharp Calls from the pro bettors in Simon's life, select a Big Balls Bet of the Week, welcome on Director of Research Evan Abrams for the top trends and historical data we can apply to NFL Week 3, and so much more.And don't forget to join our contest at Favorites.ActionNetwork.com if you haven't already! Sign up is still free, and over $100,000 in cash prizes are left to be awarded! Week 3 contest tiebreaker article from our own predictive analyst Billy Ward is now live to help you on your journey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you love betting on the NFL, you've found the right place. Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to discuss every game on the NFL Week 3 slate from a betting perspective, including intriguing opportunities with the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans. We hear trends backing the New England Patriots, and why the sharps are backing the Tampa Bay Bucs this week versus Philadelphia. Plus, we get a Simon Says and Executive Decision bet, along with plenty of betting talk on every single game. Plus: are the Giants in for a San Francisco treat on Thursday night?5 - NYG SF9 - LAC MIN12 - BUF WAS14 - NO GB20 - ATL DET23 - TEN CLE27 - HOU JAX31 - NE NYJ34 - DEN MIA38 - IND BAL39 - CAR SEA40 - DAL AZ43 - CHI KC45 - PIT LV47 - PHI TB50 - LAR CIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a 3-2 performance in our weekly free-to-play Favorites Podcast $100k Pro Football Pick 'em Contest, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are in high spirits for their Sunday recap episode. Together they go through every game Sunday afternoon as they prepare for a Sunday Night Football sweat in the evening. They discuss their best and worst calls of the week, the prices and lines that moved, along with their leans for Monday Night Football and NFL Week 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our weekly round of Sharp Calls was spot on last week, with professional bettors hollering at our hosts over the Buccaneers and Arizona Cardinals, who both covered as sizable underdogs in Week 1. This week's calls don't disappoint, as Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss their top plays across a loaded slate, giving out their best bets and of course the Big Balls Bet of the Week. Are the Dallas Cowboys in for disappointment against the New York Jets? Can the Houston Texans rebound? And how far will this Kansas City Chiefs line go?And of course sign-up is still open for The Favorites Podcast $100k Pro Football Pick 'em Contest! Register now at favorites.actionnetwork.com to pick 5 games against the spread each week for your chance at $66,000 in season long cash prizes, plus $3,000 awarded to our Top 5 finishers every week. Don't forget about the MNF tiebreaker! We now have Action Network predictive analyst Billy Ward handicapping the best weekly tiebreaker strategy, with this special article. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow and Josh Allen all lost outright to begin the 2023 NFL season. Aaron Rodgers will miss the whole year. The Chicago Bears were dismantled by the Green Bay Packers. And the Patriots lost a heartbreaker to the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. How can savvy gamblers use last week's results to their advantage? Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss this very topic as they preview every game on the Week 2 slate. With every team in action there are plenty of items to discuss, as opportunities to "buy low" abound. Plus, we hear about Mike Vrabel as a 'dog, the bright spots in Houston, the Dallas Cowboys power ranking and so much more.10 - MIN PHL13 - KC JAX16 - LV BUF20 - BAL CIN23 - LAC TEN26 - SEA DET29 - IND HOU31 - GB ATL36 - CHI TB41 - NYG AZ44 - SF LAR47 - WAS DEN48 - NYJ DAL49 - MIA NE51 - NO CAR53 - CLE PIT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a Sunday! With loads of exciting conclusions for new and experienced bettors alike, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter kickstart our new live Sunday night episodes covering all the Sunday afternoon action, before turning their attention to Sunday Night Football. Together they discuss a frustrating Sunday in their new $120,000 pick 'em contest, which remains free to join at favorites.actionnetwork.com for U.S. residents 21+. What did they learn about the Tampa Bay Bucs and the Washington Commanders from their performances today? And can the Steelers rebound next week after being dismantled by the 49ers? So many questions to answer, so little time! If you want to join the fun LIVE next Sunday at 7:30p ET, head to the Action Network YouTube page or follow @thefavorites to listen live on Amp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family. Friends. Workplace commitments. Personal hygiene. These are just four of the childish distractions NFL gamblers will put aside this week as we turn our focus to a thrilling Week 1 slate. Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to narrow down their top plays across the board, including a long hard look at the other team in Texas, and some AFC North underdogs. Plus, we get their Big Balls Bet of the Week, we jump into a Foxhole, and we hear a quick round of Sharp Calls from professional bettors eager to make their criticisms heard. Joe Burrow! Josh Allen! Josh Dobbs! NFL Week 1 has it all, so let's get this party started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 1 has arrived! Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter run through every single game on the NFL Week 1 board, giving out their early leans across the slate. They also set the stage for our new free-to-play NFL contest: The Favorites Podcast $100K Pro Football Pick 'em Contest, where we'll give away $40,000 to our top entrant, plus $3000 in weekly prizes! Sign up now for free at favorites.actionnetwork.com Travis Kelce may not be available for Thursday night. Does that make the Lions a team worth playing or has the value flipped now? And what are we supposed to do with the New York Jets? Plus we hear about Mike Tomlin as an underdog, the Houston Texans as longshots, and so much more.7 - DET KC11 - CLE CIN17 - TB MIN19 - CAR ATL22 - JAX IND30 - AZ WAS33 - TEN NO 36 - BAL HOU39 - GB CHI41 - PHL NE45 - LAR SEA 47 - MIA LAC49 - DAL NYG53 - BUF NYJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wait is over, The Favorites Podcast $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest is finally live! In today's episode, listeners learn how to sign up for our FREE NFL pick 'em contest, as we award $120,000 in prizes this NFL season. A $40,000 grand prize awaits the contest's winner, with the Top 10 finishers ending in the money. We'll also award $3000 in weekly prizes to the Top 5 entries, along with loads of other prizes all season long. The contest is totally free, and eligible for nearly all U.S. residents 21+ so listen now to learn how to sign up. Make your picks, compete for free against Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, and get a chance at huge cash prizes!Also on today's show, we are joined by Big Bets On Campus podcast hosts Collin Wilson and Stuckey, Action Network original hires and college football betting experts. They go through their Week 1 card across a loaded slate of college football games, giving their favorite sides and totals from coast to coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are just a week away from NFL Week 1, so Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are here to summarize their favorite bets across the NFL. Futures, awards, exotics, it is all on the table in today's episode. And joining them for this longshot bonanza are two colleagues and mainstays of the award-winning Action Network Podcast, Brandon Anderson and Chris Raybon. Together they discuss teams they are targeting, including the Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons, and Dallas Cowboys. Are the Steelers worth a nibble at 60-1 to win the Super Bowl? So many crazy angles, so little time. All that and more right here on The Favorites! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who better to break down the NFC East than a former participant? Friend of the podcast Ross Tucker joins Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to discuss the NFC East from a betting perspective. Tucker is a former NFL lineman turned media kingpin, leading the popular Ross Tucker Podcast Network and working with the Philadelphia Eagles. Together the trip discuss the Cowboys surging, the Commanders flailing, the Eagles emerging and the Giants falling back to Earth. Plus, we hear about what Simon's British uncle thinks of Ross and his humor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The AFC East has been one of the most heavily discussed divisions this NFL offseason, for bettors and fans alike. Here to break all four teams down in-depth are Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, who welcome on expert Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis. Sharp's renowned preseason tome "2023 Football Preview" is available now, and serves as a valuable resource for Chad and Simon every offseason. Together the trio go through the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots, discussing the highs and lows and where they see value in this loaded division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who will capture a division starved for elite quarterback play? Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter come to the aid of sports gambling enthusiasts everywhere as they preview the NFC South from top to bottom. Bryce Young unites with Frank Reich for a rebuilding Carolina Panthers, but are the Falcons ready to surprise? The New Orleans Saints will trot out a new quarterback, but how much impact will Derek Carr have in the Big Easy? Strap in, listen up, and enjoy as our NFL Division betting previews continue!14 - CAROLINA25 - ATLANTA32 - NEW ORLEANS41 - TAMPA BAY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Action Network host Chad Millman has long referred to the AFC South as "the least relevant division in the NFL." But as his co-host professional bettor Simon Hunter notes, that's a perfect place to find value. Together they go through all four teams in the division to dissect where strong bets could still remain, and debate how improved the Houston Texans will need to be to declare their offseason a success.8 - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS15 - TENNESSEE TITANS21 - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS31 - HOUSTON TEXANS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Action Network host Chad Millman calls this division "the best in the NFL." And while his partner Simon Hunter disagrees, there's lots to like in the AFC North. Joe Burrow and the Bengals are the favorite to win the division, but what about the Cleveland Browns and their loaded roster? And can you ever count out Pittsburgh and Baltimore? Our duo discusses every team in-depth, and recommends their favorite bets from a futures perspective. Plus, we get to hear from the podcast's favorite coach: Mike Tomlin.17 - CLEVELAND26 - PITTSBURGH35 - BALTIMORE42 - CINCINNATI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chicago Bears are the toast of the NFL offseason among sharp bettors, but has the hype grown out of control? Here to discuss all things NFC North are Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, along with friend of the podcast Rich Hribar of Sharp Football Analysis. The Detroit Lions are suddenly a favorite to win the division, the Packers can only go as far as their quarterback can take them, and the Vikings remain an unknown commodity. So where should gamblers be placing their money this season in the NFC North?8 - GREEN BAY PACKERS15 - CHICAGO BEARS29 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS38 - DETROIT LIONS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hall of Fame Game is tonight in Canton, which means football season has officially begun! Here to celebrate the festivities are Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, who preview the first game of the season before diving into the rollicking AFC West. How bad will the Las Vegas Raiders be? Can the Chiefs keep this up? And how special can the Los Angeles Chargers be, saddled with this coaching staff? All these questions answered and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back! Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter commence their annual August series of NFL divisional betting previews, starting this year with the NFC West. They are joined by friend of the podcast Matthew Freedman of Fantasy Life, as they dive into the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams. Together they go deep on each team, assessing the risks and potential betting value, as they examine how the 2023 season could unfold for each fanbase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who gets the blame if the New York Jets head south this season? How improved could the Patriots be? Does the Worldwide Leader need to approve a Top 10 QB list? To answer these questions and more we welcome ESPN writer, NFL expert and friend of the podcast Bill Barnwell to the show. He tells Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter his opinions on Trevor Lawrence, the Chicago Bears and lots more in a rollicking conversation that features a little something for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last season, Action Network's predictive analytics team devised an all-new way to calculate and rank "luck" among NFL teams. What they devised became one of the most valuable betting tools in company history, creating a metric able to hit at over 60% against the spread to close the season. The engine behind these rankings, Sean Koerner and Nick Giffen, join hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter on this episode for an overview on the Luck Rankings. How did they originate? How can normal, everyday NFL gamblers find and use them? Just how predictive can they be?Plus, we play a new round of What Are The Odds, one of the Favorites Podcast's most cherished games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last spring, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter ranked their top 10 quarterbacks to bet on with the help of media tycoon Colin Cowherd. Today, they welcome on fantasy guru Rich Hribar of Sharp Football Analysis, the co-host of RotoGrinder's popular Pick 6 Show, to update their lists. Together the trio list their top signal-callers from across the NFL, updating their rankings to reflect the bold new realities of the 2023 season. We hear about why Matthew Stafford still has Simon's trust, why Chad is an unapologetic Justin Fields homer, and why the intelligent and thoughtful Rich Hribar is so aligned with just one of our hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the dog days of summer upon us Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter once again answer a trove of listener questions received in recent weeks, with guest and friend of the podcast Matthew Freedman. We get answers on offseason routines, bird predilections, Russ Wilson, hallucinogens and so much more. Plus, we hear a brief story of neighborhood gambling generosity from producer Matt Mitchell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Action Network fantasy football experts Sean Koerner and Chris Raybon both finished Top 5 in FantasyPros' player projection rankings last NFL season, and today they join colleagues Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to discuss the biggest offseason moves in the NFL. What fantasy impacts with Tom Brady's retirement have? How big a deal is Aaron Rodgers moving to New York? And can you ever get enough talk about tight ends? All this and more as our offseason coverage continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the NBA Draft taking place Thursday night, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome colleague and long-shot enthusiast Brandon Anderson to the program. He discusses his favorite picks for Draft night, with lots of juicy prices and tantalizing situations to keep you engaged all night long. Plus, we hear about a new era dawning in San Antonio, and why an obscure defensive specialist from Arkansas may be worth a flyer in the first round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US Open will take place in Los Angeles for the first time in 75 years, as Action Network golf expert Jason Sobel joins hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to give his favorite picks for this week's festivities. Plus, we hear his thoughts on the LIV merger, the biggest longshots that hold value, and more. Later in the show, we welcome back longstanding Action Network expert and raconteur Michael Leboff, who gives his thoughts on the Stanley Cup Finals, the Ashes, darts, and why he doesn't give care about Aaron Rodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With news breaking that an Indianapolis Colts player reportedly bet on his own team, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on SportsHandle Sr. Reporter Matt Rybaltowski, who broke the story earlier this week. They discuss the regulatory ramifications of the bombshell story, and the future of enforcement. Next, the crew welcomes back friends of the podcast Dragonfly Jonez and Mike Guardabascio, 2 of the 3 pillars of The Volume's Jenkins & Jonez Podcast. Together they discuss the Heat's chances as the NBA Finals progresses, who they like to win it all, and why Erik Spoelstra doesn't want to talk strategy with reporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off an Eastern Conference Finals Game 7, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter chat with colleague Matt Moore, host of the BUCKETS podcast. Together they discuss the Heat's wild victory over the Celtics in Game 7, as well as their looming matchup with the Denver Nuggets. They talk about why Denver comes out as a heavy favorite and if Miami actually has a chance at +300 for the series, plus the player props they are targeting for the NBA Finals heading into Thursday's Game 1.-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring has sprung, but fall is in the air today as Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss their favorite NFL Week 1 spreads and moneylines. Together they discuss a potential AFC North underdog parlay boost from bet365, and a trap game for bettors looking to back the Seahawks. Are there any rookie quarterbacks worth betting in their first starts? How confident are Colts bettors feeling about a bounceback season? Plus, we get an update on the NFL meetings taking place currently in Minneapolis, with issues like late-season Thursday Night Football flex scheduling up for debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nuggets face the Lakers in the NBA Western Conference Finals, and the Heat square off against the Celtics in the East. Plus, this Friday the 27th season for the WNBA tips off, a league that has grown into a hidden jewel for serious gamblers of all ages. To preview all this hoops gambling activity, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined by colleages Matt Moore and Maria Marino. Co-hosts on the BUCKETS podcast, the basketball betting podcast from Action Network, Matt and Maria take our hosts through the NBA action unfolding in the weeks ahead, plus offer a dive into the best bets heading into this new WNBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does the road to the Super Bowl still run through Kansas City? Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss this and all things betting in the AFC offseason, as they go through the biggest storylines and personnel moves since the confetti fell in Arizona. Together they cover the Broncos big moves, the sad state of Cleveland, the resurgent Dolphins and much more. Plus, we hear about some season win totals and some love for Jacksonville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL offseason has been wild thus far! This week, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter invite Nate Tice onto the program to discuss the biggest moves across the NFC thus far, and how they are shaping betting markets. Nate can be heard on the popular podcastThe Athletic Football Show, and has strong opinions about the Cowboys, Bears and many more teams across the NFC. Together the trio outlines who they see slipping in 2023 and who is ready to surprise fans and gamblers alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 149th "Run For The Roses" is this Saturday at Churchill Downs, an annual gambling event that attracts the attention of even the most casual bettors. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome Action contributor and veteran horseracing handicapper Mike Somich to the show, as he helps the duo break down the field. What makes the Kentucky Derby different from other races? What is so enticing about betting the Derby? And what are experts hearing trackside on the heels of Whisper Wednesday? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a historic upset in Boston, the Florida Panthers move to the next round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They face the Maple Leafs, which is bad news for Action Network hockey expert and today's first guest Michael Leboff, whose hatred for the Toronto franchise knows no bounds. Today he joins hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to discuss the latest bets in the world of NHL gambling, before the duo welcomes Brandon Anderson to discuss the big NFL Draft Day winners and losers. Plus, we hear what Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year picks he likes right now, and plenty more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.