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The Sharp 600 - Sports Betting Podcast

The Sharp 600 - Sports Betting Podcast

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Ep 316316: Episode 316: Sports Betting and NFL Preview with Joe Fortenbaugh

Host Rob Cressy is joined by Joe Fortenbaugh to discuss all things sports betting. Joe and Rob discuss: - Joe's time hosting The Sharp 600. - ESPN's Daily Wager. - Stats that matter when placing bets. - Joe and Rob's process in the day-to-day. - How the NFL's new schedule will change betting. - The Minnesota Vikings' 2021 outlook. - How fans returning to the stands will impact NFL betting. - Joe's advice for betting at the start of the season. You can find Joe on Twitter @JoeFortenbaugh. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Aug 3, 202126 min

Ep 315315: Episode 315: Reflecting on a Wild Sports Week with Sean Lockhart

Host Rob Cressy is joined by sports betting consultant Sean Lockhart to discuss the absolutely bonkers week that it has been in professional sports. Sean and Rob discuss: -The Russell Westbrook trade altering the Lakers' NBA title futures -Other teams with intriguing NBA Championship odds -Betting lessons learned from the NBA Draft -Fallout from the Dodgers adding Max Scherzer and Trea Turner -Aaron Rodgers' return to Green Bay affecting Packers futures -Betting on early-season NFL action -Sifting through the bevy of available sports betting information You can find Sean on Twitter @DaRealPapaBear. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Jul 30, 202126 min

Ep 314314: Episode 314: Sports Betting and Baseball Strategy with Jessica Gonsalves

Host Rob Cressy is joined by Covers Experts handicapper Jessica Gonsalves to discuss her journey into the sports betting industry and baseball betting strategy. Jessica and Rob discuss: -Jessica's journey into the sports betting space -Breaking into a male-dominated industry -Her thoughts on fading the public and why it's important -How to build a model to succeed at sports betting -Why a model helps avoid getting sucked into small sample size noise -Betting the first five innings in baseball vs. a full game -The highs and lows of betting -How to prep for games -Preparing for the NFL season -Bankroll management You can find Jessica on Twitter @GridironAndWine. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast. BiQ1LhhjpZUw0NP4GdbK

Jul 22, 202127 min

Ep 313313: Episode 313: British Open Betting Preview with Bill Krackomberger

Host Rob Cressy is joined by professional sports bettor Bill Krackomberger to preview the 2021 British Open. Bill and Rob discuss: -Staying away from favorites like tournament fave Jon Rahm -Strategy on picking outright winners -Long shot golfers to target, like Webb Simpson -Why head-to-head matchup betting is a better play -When to get your bets in -Why you need to pay attention to weather and tee times -What to expect from the course -Why course form matters You can find Bill on Twitter @BillKrackman. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Jul 13, 202126 min

Ep 312312: Episode 312: UFC 264 Betting Preview with Nick Kalikas

Host Rob Cressy is joined by Nick Kalikas of Circa Sports to preview Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 3 and all UFC 264 betting action. Nick and Rob discuss: -How Circa Sports is seeing more action on Poirier -The split between sharp vs. public money -The best McGregor/Poirier value bets -Why betting on McGregor while he's still at plus money makes sense -The Burns vs. Thompson fight -The sharp action on the fight, which has been on Thompson -Why Thompson is the rightful favorite for this bout -Why Thompson has set himself up for a title fight with Kamaru Usman -What makes Greg Hardy legit -Why you can't touch the Sean O'Malley vs. Kris Moutinho fight -The big money that's coming in on the Aldana vs. Kunitskaya fight -Why Aldana vs. Kunitskaya is the sleeper fight on this card -If the Paul brothers and these celebrity fights are good for combat sports -The current state of boxing You can find Nick on Twitter @Fightodds. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Jul 7, 202130 min

Ep 311311: Episode 311: 2021 NFL Season and Week 1 Preview with Marc Lawrence

Host Rob Cressy is joined by Playbook Sports' Marc Lawrence to talk the 2021 NFL season and Week 1. Marc and Rob discuss: - Over/Under win totals for the 2021 season. - Reasons to go Under on the Ravens. - Trends around teams projected to win double-digit wins. - The Dallas Cowboys' outlook for 2021 and Dak Prescott's importance. - How to take advantage of a weak NFC East. - The Steelers' success as an underdog in recent history. - Super Bowl participants' outlook the following season. - Why we need to fade the Chiefs until they prove otherwise. You can find Marc on Twitter @MarcLawrence. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats.

Jul 1, 202127 min

Ep 310310: Episode 310: Canada's Single-Game Sports Betting Legalization with Geoff Zochodne and Paul Burns

Host Rob Cressy is joined by Covers Sports Betting Journalist Geoff Zochodne, as well as Canadian Gaming Association President/CEO Paul Burns, to talk about Bill C-218 and its impact on single-game sports betting in Canada. Geoff and Rob discuss: - The news developments and covering the story as a journalist. - The history behind Canada's single-game betting ban. - Possible opposition and amendments to the bill's approval. - Factors that led to the bill finally passing after years of mulling. Paul and Rob chat about: - The expected rollout and when we can see regulation take effect. - Which operators we can expect to see penetrating the Canadian market. - The implications of tax rates on the emerging industry. - The potential for legalization to grow the Canadian market. You can find Geoff on Twitter @GeoffZochodne. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Jun 23, 202131 min

Ep 309309: Episode 309: US Open betting with Ryan Noonan

Host Rob Cressy is joined by 4for4 Football Director of Betting Ryan Noonan to talk about betting for the 2021 US Open. Ryan and Rob discuss: - The US Open possibly being better to bet on than the Masters. - Phil Mickelson paving the way for making "history" bets? - Brooks vs. Bryson. - Are betting outrights the best strategy? Top-10s? Each ways? - Considering players who had past success in SoCal courses. - Breaking down Xander Schauffele, Patrick Reed and Viktor Hovland. - Will Zalatoris' chances at Torrey Pines this weekend. - The entertainment value of betting on a hole in one. - The ever-present "what will Rory do?" question. - What is the best way to play Jon Rahm this weekend. You can find Ryan on Twitter @RyNoonan. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Jun 15, 202129 min

Ep 308308: Episode 308: Euro 2020 Preview with Covers Experts Soccer Authority

Host Rob Cressy is joined by Covers Experts Soccer Authority, Amadeus, to discuss the best betting strategies as they preview Euro 2020.Amadeus and Rob talk:- The variety of Euro markets and different benefits of each.- Strategies and favorites for betting tournament and group winners.- Making sense of the best value in single-game markets.- The best teams for Over and Under plays.- The dynamic of international vs. club play, home-field edge, and travel.- Group draws and the best values to advance or win groups.- The best plays for Euro top goal scorer.- Winning strategies for live-betting.- A bonus free expert pick from Amadeus.You can find Amadeus on Twitter @AM_PlusMoney. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats.Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Jun 10, 202136 min

Ep 307307: Episode 307: Sharp 600 NBA and NHL Playoff Deep Dives with Jared Hochman

Rob Cressy is joined by Covers publishing editor Jared Hochman to discuss first-round insights from the NBA and NHL playoffs. Jared and host Rob Cressy talk: - First-round results, upsets and trends, including talent vs. effort in playoffs. - The impact of the Lakers-Suns series on NBA titles futures. - Favorites in the NBA's West and holes in contenders. - Joel Embiid's health and its impact on the East bracket. - The all-important Nets-Bucks second-round series. - The upsets and nature of variance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. - Which second-round underdogs are the best bets. You can find Jared on Twitter @JLHoch. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Jun 3, 202142 min

Ep 306306: Episode 306: Sharp 600 College Football Games of the Year with Chris Andrews

Rob Cressy is joined by South Point sports book director Chris Andrews to discuss NHL and NBA playoffs and the college football games of the year. Chris and host Rob Cressy talk: - The handle South Point has seen during the NBA and NHL playoffs so far. - How to best capitalize on favorites losing early in their series. - The Clippers' struggles and Chris Paul's injury. - The hopes of teams down 2-0 to begin their series. - The impact of good goaltending in the NHL playoffs. - Early line movement from the college football games of the year. - How lines shift now for college football compared to during the season. You can find Chris on Twitter @andrewssports. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

May 27, 202124 min

Ep 305305: Episode 305: Sharp 600 NBA Playoffs with Rohit Ponnaiya

Rob Cressy is joined by Covers writer Rohit Ponnaiya to discuss the NBA playoffs. Rohit and host Rob Cressy talk: -Takeaways from the first set of play-in games -Advantages and strategy of live betting -Finding better value with prop bet markets -What to make of the defending champion Lakers -Best futures bets to make for NBA title -Why you should be wary of betting on underdogs in futures market -Best picks for each playoff series -Underdog teams with the best chance to get past first round You can find Rohit on Twitter @Covers_Ro. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

May 20, 202130 min

Ep 304304: Episode 304: Sharp 600 NHL Playoffs with Jared Hochman

Rob Cressy is joined by Covers publishing editor Jared Hochman to discuss the NHL playoffs. Jared and host Rob Cressy talk:- How to best bet hockey if you're a newcomer.- Futures prices worth looking at in the postseason.- How to analyze series-by-series prices.- The way the new division format will impact the playoffs.- What info the condensed schedules gave us during the regular season.- ATS, SU and O/U trends from the regular season.- The best types of bets to lean toward in the playoffs. - Value bets to look for ahead of the postseason.- Which heavy favorite could be upset early in the playoffs. You can find Jared on Twitter @JLHoch. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats.Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

May 13, 202134 min

Ep 303303: Episode 303: Sharp 600 Post NFL Draft Breakdown with Sean Lockhart

Rob Cressy is joined by sports betting consultant Sean Lockhart to discuss the NFL Draft. Sean and host Rob Cressy discuss: - How Sean and Rob did betting the NFL Draft. - The big wins, such as Jaycee Horn as the first defender drafted. - The big losses, like Mac Jones to the 49ers at No. 3. - The value of draft day information in making your bets. - Trends Sean and Rob identified ahead of and during the draft. - Worthwhile NFL win totals bets. - Taking plus-money on the Super Bowl champion Buccaneers win total. - What Sean looks for betting rumors like the Aaron Rodgers situation. - Which teams to jump on and which to fade looking at their win totals. You can find Sean on Twitter @DaRealPapaBear. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

May 5, 202134 min

Ep 302302: Episode 302: Sharp 600 Sports Betting with Doug Kezerian and Kentucky Derby with Monique Vag

Rob Cressy is joined first by Doug Kezerian, the host of Daily Wager on ESPN, to talk sports betting and then by Monique Vag to talk Kentucky Derby.Doug and host Rob Cressy discuss:- Doug's approach to sports betting and how to find an edge.- How to parse through prop bets. - Where to find an advantage in props.- What upcoming betting events are on Doug's radar. - What info to use betting the NFL draft.Monique and Rob discuss: - The favorites for the Kentucky Derby.- Other horses that could be worthwhile longshots.- How to approach betting on horse racing.- What kind of mindset to have in order to have the most fun experience betting the Derby.You can find Doug on Twitter @DougESPN and Monique @ParlayQueen. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats.Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Apr 28, 202133 min

Ep 301301: Episode 301: Sharp 600 NFL Draft Props with Eliot Crist

Rob Cressy is joined by FTNNetwork COO Eliot Crist to talk NFL Draft Props, with the 2021 NFL Draft less than a week away. Eliot and host Rob Cressy discuss: - How to approach betting the NFL Draft. - Mistakes bettors make on draft props. - How the slightest errors can change the outlook of a bet. - What value mock drafts have ahead of the draft. - The likely pick at No. 3 to the 49ers. - How to unpack player selection Over/Unders to make the best best. - The best draft props to play. - Useful data points to use to your benefit. - Reacting to draft day trades in round one. - Where to expect the quarterbacks to be selected. You can find Eliot on Twitter @EliotCrist. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Apr 22, 202132 min

Ep 300300: Episode 300: Sharp 600 Masters Roundup and MLB Catch-up with Andrew Caley

Rob Cressy is joined by Covers Senior Editor Andrew Caley to have a wide-ranging conversation on sports betting, including a Masters roundup and catching up on all things MLB betting. Andrew and host Rob Cressy discuss: - What they learned betting on the Masters. - How to play the matchups and other props when betting golf. - Taking the little wins over big wins during golf tournaments. - Shane Bieber's fantastic success rewarding Under bettors. - If it makes sense to back an underdog's moneyline over the course of a series. - Worthwhile first five innings prop bets to look for. - Andrew's process betting game totals. - How a casual fan can get into baseball betting with their favorite team. You can find Andrew on Twitter @Covers_Caley. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Apr 14, 202134 min

Ep 299299: Episode 299: Sharp 600 Betting the 2021 Masters with Jeff Sherman

Rob Cressy is joined by the VP of Risk Management for The SuperBook at Westgate Jeff Sherman to discuss The Masters. Jeff and host Rob Cressy discuss: - How the quick turnaround between tournaments impacted betting. - If the course will be more challenging than it was in November's tournament. - The impact Tiger Woods' absence has on Masters betting. - If there is value to be found on Jordan Spieth. - Where the value can be found in the field. - Whether it's smarter to find players you like or ones you want to fade. - Betting on Phil Mickelson at The Masters. - Where the money has been coming in so far. - What the matchups can tell us ahead of the weekend. You can find Jeff on Twitter @golfodds. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Apr 6, 202116 min

Ep 298298: Episode 298: Sharp 600 March Madness Final Four Breakdown with Sean Lockhart

Rob Cressy is joined by sports betting consultant Sean Lockhart to discuss the NCAA Conference Tournament. Sean and host Rob Cressy discuss: - The Pac-12's success in the NCAA Tournament. - Sean and Rob's hits and misses so far in the tournament. - Looking at the big picture when betting college basketball. - Finding edges in betting props. - Previewing Gonzaga-UCLA and a look at the record-setting spread. - Gonzaga and UCLA's dominant run ATS in March Madness. - Whether you can bet against Gonzaga right now or not. - March Madness MVP odds. - If UCLA or Houston can challenge Gonzaga and Baylor's dominance. You can find Sean on Twitter @DaRealPapaBear. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Mar 31, 202127 min

Ep 297297: Episode 297: Sharp 600 March Madness Sweet 16 Breakdown

Rob Cressy is joined by Jason Logan, Rohit Ponnaiya, Jared Hochman, and Andrew Caley of the Covers team to breakdown the March Madness Sweet 16, and lessons learned from the opening weekend. Each guest tackles a different region, with Jason covering the East, Rohit on the West, Jared on the South, and Andrew breaking down the Midwest. Jason discusses: -Florida State finally getting its groove back -Which East team has burned him all tournament long -The importance of looking at non-conference schedules -His picks for Florida State/Michigan and UCLA/Alabama Rohit discusses: -Why the Gonzaga love is very real -How the Pac-12 was much better than expected -Some teams that we wrongly overlooked going into the tournament -His bets for Creighton/Gonzaga and Oregon/USC. Jared discusses: -Baylor getting a very favorable Sweet 16 spread -The magical (but weird) run of No. 15 seed Oral Roberts -An unwavering commitment to his live-betting strategy -His best bets for Villanova/Baylor and Oral Roberts/Arkansas Andrew discusses: -Dealing with a region that is in absolute shambles -Believing in Sister Jean...or "Beav-lieving" in Oregon State -The return of Syracuses' famed 2-3 Zone -His best picks for Oregon State/Loyola-Chicago and Syracuse/Houston You can find the Covers team on Twitter @CoversJLo, @Covers_Ro, @JLHoch, and @Covers_Caley. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Mar 24, 202157 min

Ep 296296: Episode 296: Sharp 600 March Madness Breakdown Pt 3: Final Four Picks

Host Rob Cressy is joined by Jason Logan, Rohit Ponnaiya, Jared Hochman, and Andrew Caley of the Covers team to breakdown their March Madness Final Four picks. Cressy and the guests discuss: -Their Final Four picks, which includes a big consensus on Gonzaga-Why Alabama, Illinois are good bets to make the Final Four-Jared's somewhat surprise team out of the East Region-Underdog picks to make the Final Four, like Oklahoma State-Why San Diego State could emerge as a real threat-The high seeds people are sleeping on, including Baylor-Some of the favorites they are fading, such as Iowa-Live betting strategy -First-half betting mindsetYou can find the Covers team on Twitter @CoversJLo, @Covers_Ro, @JLHoch, and @Covers_Caley. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats.Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Mar 16, 202142 min

Ep 295295: Episode 295: Sharp 600 March Madness Breakdown Pt 2: Sleepers and Cinderella Teams

Host Rob Cressy is joined by Jason Logan, Rohit Ponnaiya, Jared Hochman, and Andrew Caley of the Covers team to breakdown their favorite March Madness sleepers and Cinderella teams. Each guest tackles a different region, with Jason covering the East, Rohit on the West, Jared on the South, and Andrew breaking down the Midwest. Jason likes: -UNC Greensboro on the moneyline over Florida State -The Seminoles are slipping, while the Spartans are a pest defensively Rohit likes: -Oregon and sees the team being overshadowed by not winning the Pac-12 -Ducks are a good 3-point shooting team and have a well-rounded offense Jared likes: -Winthrop to knock out Villanova in the 12 vs. 5 upset -Eagles dominated Big South and have a big advantage on the glass Andrew likes: -Oregon State and is fading No. 5 seed Tennessee -Vols have bad chemistry on offense and struggled down the stretch -As a bonus, he'll take San Diego State as a darkhorse to make a deep run You can find the Covers team on Twitter @CoversJLo, @Covers_Ro, @JLHoch, and @Covers_Caley. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Mar 16, 20218 min

Ep 294294: Episode 294: Sharp 600 March Madness Breakdown Pt 1: Opening Round Best Bets

Rob Cressy is joined by Jason Logan, Rohit Ponnaiya, Jared Hochman, and Andrew Caley of the Covers team to breakdown the first round of March Madness and go through all of their picks. Each guest tackles a different region, with Jason covering the East, Rohit on the West, Jared on the South, and Andrew breaking down the Midwest. Jason discusses: -The First Four games and why's there's a lot to like about St Mary's -Why he's feeling good about LSU -Why he likes Georgetown's D to cash the Under Rohit discusses: -Why Drake was one of his favorite plays this year -What intrigues him about Grand Canyon in its Iowa matchup -A Pac-12 sleeper team he's excited about Jared discusses: -How Baylor will remind everyone its a powerhouse vs. Hartford -Why the Mean Green are a Cinderella bettor's dream -Why Ohio State vs. Oral Roberts will be highly entertaining Andrew discusses: -Why he loves Illinois even on a huge spread -His Cinderella team from the Midwest -Which name-brand school you shouldn't trust You can find the Covers team on Twitter @CoversJLo, @Covers_Ro, @JLHoch, and @Covers_Caley. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Mar 16, 202149 min

Ep 293293: Episode 293: NCAA Conference Tournament with Sean Lockhart

Rob Cressy is joined by sports betting consultant Sean Lockhart to discuss the NCAA Conference Tournament. Sean and host Rob Cressy discuss: -Last year's NCAA Tournament getting canceled -Their favorite Conference Tournament memories -Tips on how to bet in the Conference Tournament -How to size up Duke and the ACC -Which teams to buy and sell in the Big 10 -Whether Gonzaga is the team to beat in the NCAA Tournament -Big 12 best bets, including Cade Cunningham's Oklahoma State -The SEC team to fade -Teams to sell on and best March Madness betting strategies -Live betting strategy You can find Sean on Twitter @DaRealPapaBear. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Mar 10, 202131 min

Ep 292292: Episode 292: MLB Win Totals with Andrew Caley

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes Covers Senior Editor Andrew Caley to discuss MLB Win Totals and which teams have the best chance to either exceed or fall short of their Over/Under projection. Andrew and host Rob Cressy discuss: -They first talk about the NHL Golden Knights' partnership with a sports betting tout service that was widely criticized and then canceled -Advice on how to bet MLB futures -How you should approach your bankroll strategy for season-long bets -Why you should check out different sportsbooks for odds/projections -Which teams they think will hit the Over, like the Yankees -Which teams they think will hit the Under, like the Tigers -Why the Nationals are Andrew's favorite Over pick You can find Andrew Caley on Twitter @Covers_Caley. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Mar 3, 202134 min

Ep 291291: Episode 291: Understanding NBA Top Shot with Jack Settleman

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes Jack Settleman of Snapback Sports to discuss the craze surrounding NBA Top Shot. Jack and host Rob Cressy discuss: -A breakdown of what NBA Top Shot is and its booming market -Challenges and market concerns with how much money is being invested -Upside of this largely untapped market -Best way for beginners to enter market and what bankroll is needed -The key things you need to know about NBA Top Shot before investing -Tips on what to buy and when to sell -How influencers can impact the market like we saw with GameStop -Future of Top Shot and if these digital moments will extend to other sports You can find Jack Settleman on Twitter @jacksettleman. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Feb 23, 202135 min

Ep 290290: Episode 290: NBA Betting with Rohit Ponnaiya

Rob Cressy brings in Covers digital content producer Rohit Ponnaiya to chat about NBA betting. Rohit and host Rob Cressy discuss: - Celebrating Michael Jordan and his influence on his 58th birthday. - What the Bulls dynasty would have been like in a modern sports betting world. - The Utah Jazz's streak against the spread in 2021. - How James Harden's arrival has impacted the Brooklyn Nets' betting outlook. - The way oddsmakers will adjust to early-season betting trends. - How to approach betting the first quarter of games. - Where to find opportunities in live betting. - Value trends in NBA betting this season. - MVP odds. You can find Rohit on Twitter @Covers_Ro. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Feb 17, 202130 min

Ep 289289: Episode 289: Super Bowl Lessons and NCAA Basketball catch up with Sean Lockhart

Rob Cressy brings in sports betting consultant Sean Lockhart to recap the Super Bowl and dive into college basketball.Sean and host Rob Cressy discuss:- How to stack props with one another to get the best chance to cash.- Preparing for the unexpected when betting the Super Bowl.- How their Super Bowl bets played out.- Turning the page to college basketball.- Getting ahead of the March Madness betting rush.- Why Baylor has surprised this year.- How this year's Gonzaga team is different than previous editions.- Handling small school matchups vs. high profile games. - The problem with Duke this season.You can find Sean Lockhart on Twitter @DaRealPapaBear. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats.Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Feb 11, 202133 min

Ep 288288: Episode 288: Inside Las Vegas for Super Bowl with Jay Kornegay

Rob Cressy brings in Westgate Superbook's Jay Kornegay to take you behind the scenes of one of Vegas' biggest sportsbooks for Super Bowl betting.Jay and host Rob Cressy discuss:- The cumulative effect of COVID-19 on this season's NFL betting action.- The Superbook's Super Bowl lines, with Jay's insights on betting trends.- Where the handle lies and best & worst-case scenarios for the Superbook.- The effects of potential exposure on Over/Under markets for the books. - The varying values in different player prop markets.- Advantages and downfalls to live-betting prop and total markets.- Rob and Jay's insights on the Chiefs vs. Buccaneers matchup.You can find Jay Kornegay on Twitter @JayKornegay. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats.Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Feb 3, 202130 min

Ep 287287: Episode 287: Betting basketball and the Super Bowl with Bill Krackomberger

Rob Cressy brings in Bill Krackomberger to talk about basketball and Super Bowl betting. Bill and host Rob Cressy discuss: - What edges have presented themselves in college basketball betting? - How much impact does a coach have on a CBB line? - Using Conference title stretches to prep for March Madness betting? - How to approach betting NBA totals. - Why NBA props are more difficult to bet than NFL props. - When the best time to place live bets are. - What is the purpose of publicizing six-figure (or larger) bets? - Where is the value going to lie in betting the Super Bowl? You can find Bill Krackomberger on Twitter @billkrackman. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Jan 28, 202134 min

Ep 286286: Episode 286: NFL Championship Week Winning with Scott Shapiro

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes BetAmerica analyst Scott Shapiro to chat about betting the NFL's AFC and NFC Championship Games. Scott and host Rob Cressy discuss: - Lessons learned from last week, including Saints' missed opportunity. - Assessments of the remaining four teams, and what to beware of. - Narratives this week, and how to react to them when betting. - Key stats and variables from these teams' previous matchups. - Possible reactions to the Chiefs spread and Patrick Mahomes' health. - How to navigate live-betting this weekend. You can find Scott Shapiro on Twitter @ScottShap34. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast. Good luck and be safe out there!

Jan 20, 202130 min

Ep 285285: Episode 285: Divisional Round Betting with Sean Lockhart

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes sports betting consultant Sean Lockhart to chat about betting the NFL Divisional Round. Sean and host Rob Cressy discuss: - Review of Wild Card Weekend 10 picks, including a couple too many Ls. - Examining the Ravens come-from-behind win over the Titans. - Previewing the Rams/Packers matchup. - How your view of Josh Allen is the key to betting Ravens/Bills. - Sports betting as a good example of finding opportunities in the market. - Why there's value for betting the Chiefs right now. - Bucs/Saints as one of the best live-betting opportunities in recent memory. You can find Sean Lockhart on Twitter @DaRealPapaBear. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast. Good luck and be safe out there!

Jan 13, 202130 min

Ep 284284: Episode 284: NFL Wild Card Winning with Eliot Crist

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes FTNNetwork COO Eliot Crist to chat about winning strategies for NFL Wild Card games. Eliot and host Rob Cressy discuss: - Review of Week 17 picks, including the impact of COVID/resting players. - How to maximize leverage of public overreactions, injuries etc. - Eliot's mindsets for live-betting early in playoff games. - Previews and analysis for this weekend's Wild Card matchups. - Opportunities for player props to round out your tickets and parlays. You can find Eliot on Twitter @EliotCrist. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast. Good luck and be safe out there!

Jan 7, 202132 min

Ep 283283: Episode 283: NFL Week 17 Betting with Rohit Ponnaiya

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes Covers digital content producer Rohit Ponnaiya to chat about betting NFL Week 17. Rohit and host Rob Cressy discuss: - Review of Week 16 picks, including some unfortunate losses. - What to do when you learn a backup is playing but you're already locked into a bet. - Rohit's strategies for betting with the uncertainties of Week 17. - Week 17's picks, including the Big Mick Moneyline Parlay, with Rohit's analysis. - Other Week 17 lines that Rohit is interested in. - College Football Playoff semifinal betting. You can find Rohit on Twitter @Covers_Ro. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast. Good luck and be safe out there!

Dec 30, 202034 min

Ep 282282: Episode 282: NFL Week 16 Winning Bets with Sean Lockhart

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes sports betting consultant Sean Lockhart to chat about betting NFL Week 16. Sean and host Rob Cressy discuss: - Review of Week 15 picks, and some historic bad beats. - Mindsets and strategies for live-betting underdogs. - Thoughts on endgames for those still alive in survivor pools. - Sean's tips on bankroll management and related anxiety. - Week 16's picks, including "Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable". You can find Sean Lockhart on Twitter @DaRealPapaBear. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast. Good luck and be safe out there!

Dec 23, 202034 min

Ep 281281: Episode 281: Week 15 NFL betting with Frank Schwab

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes Yahoo Sports senior NFL and sports betting writer Frank Schwab to chat about betting NFL Week 15. Frank and host Rob Cressy discuss: - Review of Week 14 picks, with stats from Covers' Jason Logan (@coversjlo). - Our mindset for betting later-season games. - Where to get the best insights on an NFL team's late-season gameplans. - What else to evaluate when looking at late-season lines. - The value in live betting and teasers - Breakdown of our Week 15 parlay and picks. You can find Frank Schwab on Twitter @YahooSchwab. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast. Good luck and be safe out there!

Dec 16, 202040 min

Ep 280280: Episode 280: Winning NFL Week 14 with Jason Logan

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes Covers Senior Industry Analyst Jason Logan to chat about winning strategies for NFL Week 14. Jason and host Rob Cressy discuss: - The Sharp 600's roots and the inspiration behind the podcast. - Mentalities that set successful sports bettors apart from sports fans. - Understanding when to bet a line now, or wait and bet later. - Jason's key stats and trends, updated through Week 13. - Reviewing Rob's 3-0 Week 13 picks, and looking ahead to Week 14. - Jason's insider perspective on Week 14's best value spots. You can find Jason on Twitter (@coversjlo). Connect with Rob (@robcressy) on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast. Good luck and be safe out there!

Dec 10, 202043 min

Ep 279279: Episode 279: Week 13 NFL Betting with Chris Andrews

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes the South Point sports book director Chris Andrews to chat about NFL Week 13 NFL betting. Chris and host Rob Cressy discuss: - Reminding us of the 80/20 rule. - Review of Week 12 picks, with stats from Covers' Jason Logan (@coversjlo). - Breakdowns of Week 13's parlay and picks. - Effect of the Week 12 Wednesday game on Pittsburgh going forward. - The advantage/disadvantage of placing bets early in a week in 2020. - How Chris approached setting the revised New Orleans-Denver line. - What teams Chris has the toughest time setting weekly lines for. - Are the Buccaneers a legitimate Super Bowl contender? - Handicapping Cardinals vs. Rams. You can find Chris Andrews on Twitter @andrewssports. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast. Good luck and be safe out there!

Dec 2, 202040 min

Ep 278278: Episode 278: NFL Week 12 Winning with Jay Kornegay

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes Westgate SuperBook Executive VP of Race and Sportsbook Operations Jay Kornegay to chat about NFL Week 12 winning strategies. Jay and host Rob Cressy discuss: - Review of Week 11 picks, with stats from Covers' Jason Logan (@coversjlo). - Breakdowns of Week 12's parlay and picks. - Analysis of Thanksgiving matchups and possible line moves. - Games to target or avoid on Sunday, including ARI-NE and more! - Current award futures odds, including ROY and MVP. You can find Jay Kornegay on Twitter @JayKornegay. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast. Good luck and be safe out there!

Nov 26, 202034 min

Ep 277277: Episode 277: NFL Week 11 betting with Sean Lockhart

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes sports betting consultant Sean Lockhart to chat about betting NFL Week 11. Sean and host Rob Cressy discuss: - Review of Week 10 picks, with stats from Covers' Jason Logan (@coversjlo). - A wild statistic on 2.5-point-or-less favorites this season. - This week's picks, including "Get comfortable being uncomfortable." - Breaking down the Packers vs. Colts matchup. - Discussing all the ways to bet the Chiefs vs. Raiders rematch. - Why you should buy low on the Ravens against the Titans. - The best game of the week to jump on live betting. You can find Sean Lockhart on Twitter @DaRealPapaBear. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast. Good luck and be safe out there!

Nov 18, 202026 min

Ep 276276: Episode 276: Betting the Masters with Jeff Sherman

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes Jeff Sherman, VP of Risk Management for The SuperBook at Westgate, to chat about betting the 2020 Masters. Jeff and host Rob Cressy discuss: - How November Masters, and possible messy weather changes odds. - Changing make/miss cut props based on altered cut rules. - Tiger's odds and best bets to fade Tiger at Augusta. - What to expect from Masters betting favorites. - How to get the best value from the world's top golfers? - Popular prop bets and live betting options for the 2020 Masters. - Where is the best overall value in betting the 2020 Masters. You can find Jeff Sherman on Twitter @golfodds. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Nov 10, 202018 min

Ep 275275: Episode 275: NFL Week 9, Election Betting with Patrick Everson

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes Covers senior writer Patrick Everson to chat about NFL Week 9 and U.S. Election betting. Patrick and host Rob Cressy discuss: - Review of Week 8 picks, with stats from Covers' Jason Logan (@coversjlo). - This week's picks, including "The Big Mick Moneyline Parlay". - Live betting to get an automatic winner during the 2020 U.S. Election. - NFL live betting opportunities in Week 9. - What to expect for betting action in Seahawks vs. Bills. - Public betting action for Steelers vs. Cowboys. - The latest noteworthy NFL Week 9 odds moves. You can find Patrick Everson on Twitter @Covers_Vegas. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Nov 4, 202037 min

Ep 274274: Episode 274: NFL Week 8 Best Bets with Scott Shapiro

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes BetAmerica football analyst Scott Shapiro to chat about NFL Week 8 trends, strategies and best bets.Scott and host Rob Cressy discuss:- Review of Week 7 picks, with stats from Covers' Jason Logan (@coversjlo).- This week's picks, including "Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable".- Possible edges in live-betting Steelers-Ravens.- Teams to avoid in Week 8.- Which teams will reverse trends or bounce back in Week 8?You can find Scott Shapiro on Twitter @ScottShap34. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats.Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Oct 28, 202027 min

Ep 273273: Episode 273: Week 7 NFL betting with Eliot Crist

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes FTNNetwork Chief Operating Officer Eliot Crist to chat about NFL Week 7 and finding the best betting values. Eliot and host Rob Cressy discuss: - Review of Week 6 picks, with stats from Covers' Jason Logan (@coversjlo). - Rob and Eliot's favorite picks for Week 7. - The value of betting on individual team totals. - Creating opportunity with live betting. - Why Atlanta-Detroit is the live bettors' dream in Week 7. - Understanding coaches when approaching betting. You can find Eliot Crist on Twitter @EliotCrist. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Oct 21, 202032 min

Ep 272272: Episode 272: Live Betting NFL Week 6 with Ed Miller

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes sports betting expert and author Ed Miller to chat about NFL Week 6 and live-betting mindsets.Ed and host Rob Cressy discuss:- Review of Week 5 picks, with stats from Covers' Jason Logan (@coversjlo).- Rob's favorite picks for Week 6.- Ed's thoughts on the opportunities & advantages of live betting.- The math and logic behind live-betting algorithms.- Motivations and strategies for cashing out tickets early.- The influence of penalties on rising NFL totals. You can find Ed Miller on Twitter @EdMillerPoker. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats.Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

Oct 14, 202036 min

Ep 271271: Episode 271: Week 5 NFL betting with Sean Lockhart

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes sports betting consultant Sean Lockhart to chat about betting NFL Week 5 and the ridiculous run of Overs. Sean and host Rob Cressy discuss: - Breakdown of Week 4 stats from Covers' Jason Logan (@coversjlo). - Why are so many games going Over? - Approaching totals betting in Week 5, aka regression to the mean. - Recap of Week 4 picks. - Why live betting is profitable. - Week 5 parlays and picks. You can find Sean Lockhart on Twitter @DaRealPapaBear. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast. Good luck and be safe out there!

Oct 7, 202031 min

Ep 270270: Episode 270: Week 4 NFL Best Bets with Vik Chokshi

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes Sports Intel's Vik Chokshi, to chat about winning strategies, picks and edges for NFL Week 4 betting.Vik and host Rob Cressy discuss:- Breakdown of Week 3 stats from Covers' Jason Logan (@coversjlo).- Why to avoid (or live-bet) games in 2020's early-season uncertainty.- In-depth insights for key Week 4 matchups.- Rob & Vik run through their picks and parlays for Week 4. You can find Vik Chokshi on Twitter @docksquad33. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats.Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.Good luck and be safe out there!

Sep 30, 202030 min

Ep 269269: Episode 269: Week 3 NFL betting with Ed Feng

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes Ed Feng, Founder of The Power Rank, to chat about using data to tackle NFL Week 3 betting. Ed and host Rob Cressy discuss: - Week 2 results, including stats from @CoversJLo. - Rob's Week 3 picks and finding the best value in NFL live betting. - Using data instead of emotion when placing bets. - Ed's evaluations of early hot (and cold) NFL teams. - What to make of Carson Wentz. - Important statistics to consider that many bettors may overlook. You can find Ed Feng on Twitter @thepowerrank. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast. Good luck and be safe out there!

Sep 23, 202036 min

Ep 268268: Episode 268: Winning NFL Week 2 with Jay Kornegay

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes Jay Kornegay, Executive Vice President of Race and Sportsbook Operations at The SuperBook at Westgate, to chat about the betting markets for NFL Week 2. Jay and host Rob Cressy discuss: Week 1 results, including stats from @CoversJLo. Rob's picks, bounce-back and over-reaction teams. Shifts in secondary sports-betting markets. The impact of the NFL's return on-site at the SuperBook. Removing emotion from bounce-back picks. Teams to remain confident in (and not) for Week 2. The true value of a half-point line shift. You can find Jay Kornegay on Twitter @JayKornegay. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast. Good luck and be safe out there!

Sep 16, 202033 min

Ep 267267: Episode 267: Week 1 NFL betting with Sean Lockhart

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes sports betting consultant Sean Lockhart to chat about how to best approach betting an NFL season unlike any other. Sean and host Rob Cressy discuss: The value of continuity, especially early in the season. Exploiting the Week 1 totals Get comfortable being uncomfortable Week 1 bets. Pick a loser! Week 1 Big Mick moneyline parlays of the week. You can find Sean Lockhart on Twitter @DaRealPapaBear. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast. Good luck and be safe out there!

Sep 9, 202025 min