The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

The NBA season is in its stretch run, so Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on NBA insider and colleague Matt Moore to discuss all things NBA futures betting and playoff races. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The annual NFL Combine begins this week in Indianapolis, as top NFL Draft prospects showcase their talents for senior evaluators and decision-makers across the league. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome friend of the show Matthew Freedman back to discuss the latest happenings from a gambling perspective, including what players stand the most to gain from a show-stopping performance this week. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return with their mailbag episode's second installment. This time they tackle the LA Chargers, beloved aromas, and so much more. Plus, we learn the sport Simon would devote his life to betting on if football went away. #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the NFL season now a distant memory, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter sit down this week to answer a few of the many, many questions submitted by our listeners. What impact does Sean Payton's return have on gamblers? Does Derek Carr matter? Are aliens real? All of these and lots more burning questions answered. #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Valentines Day to bettors everywhere, as a heartbroken Simon Hunter joins his Action Network colleague Chad Millman to recap a difficult Super Bowl ending for Philadelphia Eagles fans and bettors. Luckily, they are able to turn the page quickly, diving into 2023 NFL futures bets they like across the league, from the Chicago Bears to the Houston Texans, and everything in between. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It all comes down to this. One last podcast episode covering the final game of the NFL season, as the Philadelphia Eagles square off against the Kansas City Chiefs. Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on their colleague Brandon Anderson, who shares his thoughts on the big game, along with a number of plus-money bets he'll be making as the Super Bowl approaches. #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the best ways to celebrate the final game of the NFL season is to take advantage of Super Bowl prop betting markets. These have exploded in popularity in recent years, and now sportsbook operators offer thousands of different prop betting options across just a single game. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on their colleagues Chris Raybon and Sean Koerner to dive deep into their favorite prop bets for the big game. Chris and Sean both finished the NFL season ranked inside FantasyPros rankings for player projections, and few professionals have met with more player prop success in their careers. So enjoy this conversation covering everything from punts and timeouts to the length of the National Anthem, and everything in between. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Freedman of FantasyPros and Action Network Director of Research Evan Abrams join the show for a very special look at historical Super Bowl trends and data, and all the unique angles you can use to approach Super Bowl LVII. With a spread holding steady well under a field goal, hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are still gathering as much information as they can in the days leading up to the big game. Freedman and Abrams are happy to oblige, with a fun episode crammed with information you can use to bet smarter next Sunday. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dust has settled on a wild Conference Championship weekend of the NFL playoffs. Now, the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs square off in a matchup that promises to be one of the tightest spreads in Super Bowl history. Action Network betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter sit down to discuss their initial opinions on the side and totals, as Simon checks in from his native England. In the days ahead, The Favorites Podcast will also include a special Trends episode, an exhaustive Prop Bets episode, before we conclude with a Best Bets episode on February 9th. #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Only 3 games remain for this NFL season, so Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter hunker down to preview all the betting angles for the AFC and NFC Championship games. Together they run through the most even set of matchups the NFL has seen in almost 25 years, with lines hovering below a field goal, with totals floating around 46 points. Quarterback uncertainty has gamblers speculating on mobility and availability, but Chad and Simon lay it on the line with their favorite four picks for this Sunday. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you looked at the remaining odds to win the Super Bowl, the NFL's final four teams are nearly a dead heat. With current lines under a field goal and totals under 47, the AFC and NFC title game matchups are nearly mirror images of one another, despite drastically different quarterback situations. Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to preview both games from a gambling perspective, outlining the way they foresee the markets moving in the days ahead, and where the best value lies at current prices. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Football fans and gamblers alike are drooling over this weekend's matchups, with incredible games in store on the road to the Super Bowl. Action Network's Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss every game, deciding on their top plays and strategies for how to approach each one. Plus, we get a round of Sharp Calls to hear what other pro bettors are doing this week. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals escaped with Wild Card victories last weekend, and they join the surging Cowboys, plucky Jaguars and more in the the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. Often the most exciting weekend of NFL betting action of the season, this slate promises to be a thrilling series of matchups from start to finish. Here to break it all down are Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of Action Network. Together they make a few of their favorite early picks on sides and totals, and dive into the launch of Action's new New York City studio. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kickoff of the NFL postseason looms, so it's time for Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to narrow down their top bets for the NFL Super Wild Card Weekend slate. With so many quarterbacks making their playoff debuts it can feel like a minefield selecting winners against the spread. Luckily, this isn't our duo's first rodeo. Plus, we hear about interesting teaser opportunities, situation trends, and lots more angles for bettors everywhere. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time to put on your gambling game faces as the NFL Super Wild Card Weekend approaches. Six games to bet on from Saturday to Monday night, with some unfamiliar playoff faces under center. But calling the signals on the show are trusted veterans Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of Action Network, who go through the board and highlight their favorite bets early in the week. They also recap their playoff seeding predictions from September 1st, and discuss the best games to wait on or pounce on this weekend. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL regular season has reached the end of the line, and gamblers are eager to bet one last NFL slate. With playoff intrigue and teams eager to play spoiler across the league, this can be one of the biggest minefields of the season. Luckily, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are here to help us navigate it. Together they make their top plays of the week, recap their performance in the season-long pick 'em contest, and give some guidance on how to hedge any longshot divisional futures that still have legs. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of Action Network discuss the betting angles across the final slate of the NFL regular season. #Volume #herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last episode of a wild 2022 is finally here. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter look through a rocky slate of games for this penultimate week of the NFL regular season. Together they narrow down their favorite against the spread bets, including a long hard look at the discarded Tampa Bay Bucs as they face the surging Carolina Panthers. Plus, we hear a round of Sharp Calls, with many professional groups split on the week's biggest matchups. We also discuss the enormous Bills vs Bengals game on Monday Night Football, and so much more. #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the NFL regular season enters its final weeks, teams across the league battle for playoff spots and division titles. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to preview all 16 games this week, including what should be a thrilling Monday Night Football game between the Bills and Bengals. Plus, we dive into the Foxhole and hear Simon's Simon Says pick for Week 17. #Volume #herd #colincowherdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL goes walking in a winter wonderland this weekend, with wind and freezing temperature leading to the lowest totals seen across the slate in over a decade. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter brave the frosty air, and look to avoid being Jingle Bell squares as they climb their way into the money in their pick 'em contest. Together they make their Big Balls Pick of the Week, underdog moneyline round robin, hear a round of Sharp Calls, and lots more. #Volume #ColinCowherd #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter make their picks under the mistletoe, hoping to smooch more NFL winners. NFL Week 16 slides down our betting chimney with lots of intriguing matchups for naughty and nice gamblers alike, starting with a surprisingly festive matchup in the Meadowlands on Thursday. But do you recall... the most infamous head coach of all? Embattled coach Kliff Kingsbury and his Arizona Cardinals anchor a Christmas slate against the flailing Buccaneers in a game that could leave gamblers struggling to keep their eggnog down. Plus, no holiday season is complete without a Soldier Field game in below zero windchill, or another primetime game featuring the Indianapolis Colts. #Volume #herd #colincowherdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peace on Earth and mercy mild, gamblers and sportsbooks reconciled! NFL underdogs have dominated against the spread for much of the season, but favorites have slowly crept back into bettors' good graces in recent weeks. Today, Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to narrow down their top plays across the board. Now that games are being played on Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays there has never been a better chance to catch multiple games each week. Who will be the Big Balls Bet of Week 15? And will the guys select a Thursday night winner for their contest lineup? #Volume #herd #colincowherdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off their bye, our Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter look to keep giving gamblers the Kringle Tingles this December with more winning NFL bets. Full of yuletide cheer, the duo breakdown their favorite sides across the NFL slate, including a fishy line in Giants vs Commanders, a Florida team worth betting immediately, and an NFC North ugly 'dog. #Volume #herd #colincowherdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the Chargers the side to back this week? Is Detroit really the better side vs Minnesota? Together Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter debate their final picks for the NFL Week 14 slate, and narrow down their potential contest selections. We get their Big Balls Bet of the Week, an underdog moneyline round robin parlay, and plenty more. #Volume #ColinCowherd #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a robust NFL slate to bet on, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return for another rollicking betting preview episode. Together the duo covers every game on the Week 14 board, including the Battles for Texas and Ohio. Plus, we get Simon Says, Executive Decision and Foxhole bets of the week, and so much more. #volume #Herd #ColinCowherdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to narrow down their top plays across the NFL Week 13 slate. Will it be lucky number 13 for the duo? Or will they enact their required bye week in the contest? Hear their Big Balls Bet of the Week, Scooch Roulette, and so much more. #Volume #ColinCowherd #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With some tantalizing marquee matchups, this week's NFL slate is loaded with betting possibilities. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are here to preview the full board, and give some of their favorite early picks against the spread. The Bengals and Chiefs clash in an AFC showdown, while the 49ers and Dolphins look to silence doubters. Plus, we get a quick recap of Week 12 and check in on the viability of a Jacksonville AFC South ticket. #Volume #Herd #ColinCowherdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thanksgiving, gamblers! Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon hunter offer a cornucopia overflowing with NFL picks this week, as they look to condense the show into a single episode this week. Together they give their top against the spread bets, and cover the entire Thanksgiving slate, Sunday slate, and Monday Night Football. #Volume #Herd #ColinCowherdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dallas Cowboys weigh heavily on the mind of Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter this week, as they look to finalize their favorite betting picks for NFL Week 11. Together they go through the board and select their best plays, including some love for the lowly Houston Texans and a diagnosis of a potential thundersnow matchup in Buffalo. Plus, we get a round of professional bettors feedback in Sharp Calls, and plenty more. #Volume #Herd #ColinCowherdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Eagles and Bills suffered unexpected losses last week. Is now the time to bet them on the rebound? Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss these and every other game on the NFL Week 11 slate as they give out their favorite early bets. Is now the time to jump off the Jets bandwagon? Does Baker Mayfield matter in Baltimore on Sunday? And what is happening with this line for 49ers vs Cardinals in Mexico? All this and plenty more on this week's episode. #Volume #colincowherd #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pressure is on Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter this week, as they look to maintain a perfect streak of winning weeks in their weekly million dollar pick 'em contest to start the season. Together they discuss sharp calls Simon has received so far this week, dive deeply in the Steelers home game against New Orleans, and feel out how invested they want to get in a Packers underdog opportunity. #Volume #Herd #ColinCowherdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After nearly sweeping the board last week, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return from Lexington to look at the Week 10 slate across the NFL. Together they start to narrow down their contest picks, which have yet to have a losing week this season. They breakdown the Browns, the Broncos, the Packers and more, plus give out their Simon Says, Executive Decision and Foxhole Bets of the Week. #Volume #Herd #ColinCowherdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the Horse Capital of the World, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter talk Breeders Cup racing and a wild night out in Lexington, Kentucky. They are joined by horseracing expert Scott Hazleton of FanDuel TV, who takes the guys through a great day of racing and betting on Saturday. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a hotel room in The Horse Capital of the World, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter quickly run through their favorite sides for this week's NFL slate, including their Big Balls Bet of the Week, and an underdog round robin parlay that's sure to please. #Volume #Herd #ColinCowherdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After an 8th consecutive winning week in their pick 'em contest to start the season, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are riding high. Together they break down every game on the NFL Week 9 slate, making their Simon Says, Foxhole and Executive Decision bets, along with leans on every other game on the board. Plus, they share details about our BONUS episode recording live Friday afternoon from Keeneland in beautiful Lexington, Kentucky for Breeders Cup weekend. #Herd #ColinCowherd #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of Action Network return to narrow down their favorite picks for NFL Week 8. Is now the time to buy on Kliff Kingsbury? Are the Texans a side worth taking? And can the Jets soars to new heights against the Patriots? #Volume #ColinCowherd #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A juicy NFL betting slate looms large for gamblers this week, with a few teams jumping out immediately to Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Together they go through every game from Thursday to Monday night, highlighting a few spots too good to pass up, including the Battle of Ohio in prime time. Plus we get Foxhole, Executive Decision and Simon Says picks for Week 8, and so much more. And for anyone interested in joining the show as it records live, download the free Amp app on any Apple device and follow @TheFavorites to listen in to Chad and Simon record the show live every Tuesday and Thursday this season. #Volume #Herd #ColinCowherdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharp Calls, every gambler's favorite weekly segment, returns this week as Action Network host Chad Millman asks Simon Hunter to share some feedback from the pro gambling community about his picks, including a strong stance on the San Francisco 49ers. Together the duo narrow down their selections for their Week 7 content, along with an official Big Balls Bet of the Week on an NFC team. Plus, is Chad a Scientologist? Simon asks the hard questions on this week's episode! #Volume #Herd #ColinCowherdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buffalo Bills vanquished the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead on Sunday in a battle of AFC heavyweights, as the Philadelphia Eagles continued their surge in the NFC. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return this week to preview the NFL Week 7 landscape from a betting perspective, including long, hard looks at the Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers and a perplexing Lions vs Cowboys game. #Volume #Herd #ColinCowherdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're live! Chad and Simon debut a new live recording session of The Favorites, available every week on the free Amp app or via the web at onamp.com for the rest of this NFL season! Just follow @TheFavorites on Amp to join our live show recordings every Tuesday at 1:30pm ET and every Thursday at 11am ET. This week, Chad and Simon use their Action Network data to dive into the best bets for NFL Week 6, including a long look at the Steelers and the Dolphins, plus a potential buy on the suddenly resurgent New York Jets. #Volume #herd #colincowherdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Matt Rhule Era doesn't survive to Week 6, but our Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to preview all the games fit to bet on the NFL slate. Together they build their early cards, including a potential buy-now spot on the consistent Atlanta Falcons. Plus, are the surging Buffalo Bills the sharp side in Kansas City? #Volume #Herd #ColinCowherdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL slate is unusually exciting to Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter this week, offering a number of strong plays from Thursday to Monday night. Together the guys discuss their fondness for the Ravens and Bucs this week, before resorting to childish name-calling when it comes to an AFC East showdown. Plus we get a Big Balls Bet of the Week, an underdog round robin, and plenty more. #volume #herd #colincowherdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The calendar turns to October, the greatest betting month of the year, as Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to break down every game on the NFL Wee 5 slate. Together they select the spread bets they're already betting as Sunday looms, plus all their leans elsewhere up and down the board. We hear about Tom Brady's potential divorce, the feisty Houston Texans, a great spot to back Baltimore, and so much more. #Volume #Herd #ColincowherdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time to select a Big Balls Bet of the Week, as Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter hunker down and lay out their best bets for NFL Week 4. Together they construct their draft of The Faves Five, their top 5 against the spread picks, plus their top plays and underdogs across the board. Will they continue their winning ways? Only time will tell! #Volume #ColinCowherd #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After another winning week in their NFL pick 'em contest, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return for another breakdown of the full NFL board. Together they go Thursday Night Football all that way through Monday night covering the games from every betting angle, including our first early morning kickoff, live from London. #Volume CIN MIA 11 MIN MIN NO - 18 MIN BUF BLT - 22 MIN WAS DAL - 25 MIN TEN IND - 29 MIN CLE ATL - 32 MIN NYJ PIT - 35 MIN JAX PHL - 40 MIN DET SEA - 46 MIN CHI NYG - 48 MIN LAC HOU - 51 MIN AZ CAR - 53 MIN NE GB - 55 MIN DEN LV - 56 MIN KC TB - 58 MIN LAR SF - 61 MIN #Volume #herd #colincowherdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are a number of tantalizing spots to bet across the NFL this week, but Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter must narrow down their top plays as Sunday looms. Together they select their Big Balls Bet of the Week, make a survivor play, plus a few other sides they're targeting for the weekend. #Herd #ColinCowherd #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another profitable week for Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter is the backdrop for a rousing Week 3 slate full of intrigue and hard decisions. Together the duo go through every game from top to bottom, discussing Tom Brady's frustrations, the backstabbing Panthers, the all-or-nothing Indianapolis Colts and so much more. #Herd #ColinCowherd #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Underdogs howled last week, but now it's time for Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to settle on their Faves Five picks of the week. Together they narrow down their betting card, and select a Big Balls Bet of the Week, play a round of Scooch Roulette, and dive into all their favorite picks for a loaded Week 2 slate. Plus, we here some love for the lowly Jets, the plucky Saints and hear about recent calls from Simon's fellow professional gamblers. #Herd #ColinCowherd #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After kicking off the season with a sizzlin' 5-0 record in their Faves Five best bets, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to survey the betting landscape for NFL Week 2. Together they look at underdogs, trap spots, struggling quarterbacks and so much more. Plus they remind themselves that winning ugly is the best way to win in the NFL. #Herd #ColinCowherd #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time to lock in our top plays of Week 1, and Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of Action Network are ready to roll. Together they build their Faves Five card, along with a Big Balls Bet of the Week, underdog moneyline round robin, and so much more. Is now the time to back Mike Tomlin? How bad are the Jets? All these questions answered, and so much more. #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.