The Sharp 600 - Sports Betting Podcast

At 25/1, Tiger Woods is going to draw a plethora of attention this week at the PGA Championship, but is his current form worth the price of admission? Should you avoid Dustin Johnson at 9/1 because of a lack of value? And which, if any, golfers should find themselves in your crosshairs in preparation for Thursday’s first round? The great Joe Peta (author of “Trading Bases”) joins @JoeFortenbaugh for a golf roundtable prior to the final Major Championship of the season. [0:00-1:53]: The Rundown [1:54-14:39]: PGA Championship primer with Joe Peta [14:40-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @MagicRatSF

The tide is turning in the NFC West, where the Seattle Seahawks are coming off their first non-double-digit winning season since 2011, while the Rams and Niners continue to climb the ladder toward a Super Bowl appearance. To make sense of it all and to figure out how best to bet this division in 2018, Ed Feng (ThePowerRank.com) makes his return to The Sharp 600. Check out BetQL: https://betql.co/ [0:00-1:11]: The Rundown [1:12-3:13]: NFC West lean [3:14-14:04]: NFC West preview with Ed Feng [14:05-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @thepowerrank NFC WEST WIN TOTALS, COURTESY OF THE WESTGATE SUPERBOOK Los Angeles Rams: 10 (Over: EVEN, Under: -120) San Francisco 49ers: 8.5 (Over: +120, Under: -140) Seattle Seahawks: 8.0 (Over: +130, Under: -150) Arizona Cardinals: 6.0 (Over: +105, Under: -125)

Warren Sharp (SharpFootballAnalysis.com) returns for Part II of his conversation with @JoeFortenbaugh, as the duo shifts gears in order to discuss the 2018 outlook for the NFC East. Could the Eagles become the first team since the Patriots to repeat as Super Bowl champions? Will the Redskins take a step forward or a step back in the transition from Kirk Cousins to Alex Smith? Answers to those questions and more await in episode 115! Check out Warren’s 2018 Football Preview here: https://www.amazon.com/Warren-Sharps-2018-Football-Preview/dp/1721539034/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1533229293&sr=8-1&keywords=warren+sharp+2018+football+preview [0:00-0:40]: The Rundown [0:41-2:34]: NFC East lean [2:35-17:25]: NFC East preview with Warren Sharp [17:26-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @SharpFootball NFC EAST WIN TOTALS, COURTESY OF THE WESTGATE SUPERBOOK Philadelphia Eagles: 10.5 (Over: +110, Under: -130) Dallas Cowboys: 8.5 (Over: -120, Under: EVEN) New York Giants: 7.0 (Over: -135, Under: +115) Washington Redskins: 7.0 (Over: EVEN, Under: -120)

The New England Patriots have laid claim to the AFC East crown for nine straight seasons as well as 14 of the last 15 years. However, with quarterback Tom Brady now on the wrong side of 40, is 2018 the year in which New England’s stranglehold on the division finally comes to an end? To answer that and more, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to the innovative Warren Sharp (SharpFootballAnalysis.com) for the rundown on the AFC East’s 2018 win totals. Check out Warren Sharp’s 2018 Football Preview here: https://www.amazon.com/Warren-Sharps-2018-Football-Preview/dp/1721539034/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1533151801&sr=8-1&keywords=warren+sharp+2018+football+preview [0:00-0:42]: The Rundown [0:43-3:04]: AFC East lean [3:05-16:14]: AFC East preview with Warren Sharp [16:15-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @SharpFootball AFC EAST WIN TOTALS, COURTESY OF THE WESTGATE SUPERBOOK New England Patriots: 11 (Over: -160, Under: +140) Miami Dolphins: 6.5 (Over: -130, Under: +110) New York Jets: 6.0 (Over: +105, Under: -125) Buffalo Bills: 6.0 (Over: +120, Under: -140)

New head coaches in Chicago and Detroit, a new quarterback in Minnesota and a new defensive coordinator in Green Bay makes for a series of fascinating storylines entering the 2018 season for the NFC North. To make sense of it all, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to Joe Ostrowski (670 The Score, VSiN) for the best approach in attacking each team’s win total. Check out: BetQL.co (search “Bet QL” in the app store) [0:00-1:00]: The Rundown [1:01-3:22]: NFC North lean [3:23-19:45]: NFC North preview with Joe Ostrowski [19:45-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @JoeO670 NFC NORTH WIN TOTALS, COURTESY OF THE WESTGATE SUPERBOOK Green Bay Packers: 10 (Over: EVEN, Under: -120) Minnesota Vikings: 10 (Over: EVEN, Under: -120) Detroit Lions: 7.5 (Over: -130, Under: +110) Chicago Bears: 6.5 (Over: -150, Under: +130)

Say goodbye to vacation now that football handicapping season has arrived! @JoeFortenbaugh is back in the saddle and welcomes professional handicapper Marco D’Angelo (WagerTalk.com) to the show to preview the AFC North. Are the Browns for real for the first time in years? Will the Steelers continue their divisional dominance? How short is Joe Flacco’s leash in Baltimore? Let’s get down to business! [0:00-1:21]: The Rundown [1:22-2:11]: AFC North lean [2:12-19:42]: AFC North preview with Marco D’Angelo [19:43-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @MarcoInVegas AFC North win totals, courtesy of the Westgate SuperBook Pittsburgh Steelers: 10.5 (Over +105, Under -125) Baltimore Ravens: 8.0 (Over -140, Under +120) Cincinnati Bengals: 6.5 (Over -135, Under +115) Cleveland Browns: 5.5 (Over -155, Under +135)

Which teams are set to soar and which are poised to crash and burn during the second half of the Major League Baseball season? @JoeFortenbaugh visits with Gill Alexander (VSiN, Beating the Book podcast) to recap a wild first half of baseball as well as analyze whether or not Fortenbaugh is on to something with a specific futures bet. [0:00-2:34]: Rundown + MLB futures play [2:35-13:42]: Baseball at the break with Gill Alexander [13:43-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @beatingthebook

Live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night it’s UFC 226 featuring a main event between heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic (18-2-0) and challenger Daniel Cormier (20-1-0). For a comprehensive preview on the main card as well as a look at the best value plays on the undercard, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to Lou Finocchiaro (GambLou.com). [0:00-0:57]: The Rundown [0:58-1:43]: A question for you [1:44-10:04]: UFC 226 primer with Lou Finocchiaro [10:05-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @GambLou UFC 226 MAIN CARD Stipe Miocic (-235) vs. Daniel Cormier (+200) Francis Ngannou (-355) vs. Derrick Lewis (+290) Michael Chiesa (-158) vs. Anthony Pettis (+138) Gokhan Saki (-132) vs. Khalil Rountree (+112)

The NBA has been turned upside down with the news that LeBron James has jumped ship to the Western Conference to join the Los Angeles Lakers…and the ripple effect has been substantial. To make sense of all the odds adjustments and money movement, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook Manager Jeff Sherman for the rundown on “The LeBron Effect” and how bettors can avoid some potential pitfalls. [0:00-1:10]: The Rundown [1:11-3:42]: Buyer Beware [3:43-16:48]: “The LeBron Effect” with Jeff Sherman [16:49-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @golfodds

With nine group stage matches set to take place from Friday through Sunday, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to FiveThirtyEight’s Michael Caley (Double Pivot Pod) for the blueprint on what to expect from Russia over the weekend. Will Die Mannschaft bounce back after an early defeat to Mexico? Can Brazil run the table after its tie against Switzerland? Tune in and find out! [0:00-1:26]: The Rundown [1:27-12:49]: World Cup primer with Michael Caley [12:50-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @MC_of_A

The 118th installment of the U.S. Open Championship returns to Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York for the first time since 2004 when Retief Goosen defeated Phil Mickelson by 2 strokes. Is Tiger Woods a PLAY ON or PLAY AGAINST option this weekend, will Rickie Fowler finally break through at a Major Championship and is Justin Rose lurking in the shadows? For the full breakdown on those issues and more, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to good friend Brady Kannon (AgainstTheNumber.com, Covers.com) for the inside scoop. [0:00-1:28]: The Rundown [1:29-18:16]: U.S. Open primer with Brady Kannon [18:17-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @lasvegasgolfer

The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks-off Thursday morning at 11:00am eastern as Russia plays host to Saudi Arabia at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. For a complete rundown on which teams to target, which to avoid and which props to monitor, @JoeFortenbaugh welcomes Westgate SuperBook Race & Sports Manager John Murray for an in-depth primer. Murray details the teams that are taking the most money, as well as which countries may find themselves a bit overvalued by the betting public. [0:00-2:02]: The Rundown [2:03-13:27]: World Cup primer with John Murray [13:28-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @vegasmurray

After Affirmed’s legendary run in 1978, the world waited 37 years for its next Triple Crown winner until American Pharoah broke through in 2015\. Now, just three years later, Bob Baffert’s Justify looks to add his name to a storied history that includes the likes of Secretariat (1973) and Seattle Slew (1977), to name just a few. With the stage set for Saturday, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to good friend Marco D’Angelo (WagerTalk.com), who is looking to win his own personal Triple Crown after posting positive returns in both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. [0:00-0:58]: The Rundown [0:59-14:42]: Belmont Stakes primer with Marco D’Angelo [14:43-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @MarcoInVegas

It’s the fourth consecutive installment of the Warriors-Cavaliers Championship rivalry, but is that a good thing for the NBA? Would you lay -1000 on the Warriors to defeat LeBron James and the Cavs after witnessing Golden State’s struggles against Houston? Is Steph Curry headed for his first Finals MVP award? These are just a few of the questions @JoeFortenbaugh posed to FS1’s Jason McIntyre, who founded the outstanding website TheBigLead.com, on Episode 104 of The Sharp 600. [0:00-2:47]: The Rundown [2:48-18:39]: NBA Finals preview with Jason McIntyre [18:40-goodbye]: Picks! Guest: @jasonmcintyre

After Monday night’s 6-4 win over the Washington Capitals, the Vegas Golden Knights found themselves just three wins away from hoisting Lord Stanley’s Cup in their very first year of existence. Believe it or not, VGK was on the board at 500/1 prior to the start of their inaugural season. So how many people placed a wager on Vegas at 500/1? For that, as well as an in-depth look at the 2018 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, we turn to Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook (@LVSuperBook) oddsmaker Ed Salmons. [0:00-2:25]: The Rundown [2:26-12:33]: NHL & NBA Finals with Ed Salmons [12:34-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: Ed Salmons, oddsmaker, Westgate SuperBook

To Las Vegas we go for a conversation with South Point Hotel & Casino sportsbook director Chris Andrews, who just released his College Football "Games of the Year" on Thursday morning. Chris details the early sharp action while also addressing the town’s liability when it comes to the remarkable in-progress run of the expansion Golden Knights, who opened the NHL season as high as 500/1 at some shops in Sin City. The boys also talk a little Warriors-Rockets to close the show. [0:00-2:07]: The Rundown [2:08-12:48]: CFB Games of the Year with Chris Andrews [12:49-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @andrewssports

Monday was a historic day in the sports betting community as the United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of striking down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) of 1992\. That means the states are now free to offer legal sports betting. For the full rundown regarding both the fallout and what to expect next, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to ESPN’s David Purdum for the scoop. [0:00-1:28]: The Rundown [1:29-11:43]: History is made with David Purdum [11:44-goodbye]: Final notes Guest: @DavidPurdum

What’s the best possible method in which to determine an NFL team’s strength of schedule? What are the key factors to to study and how much weight should we apply to each? Thankfully, the beautiful mind of Warren Sharp (SharpFootballAnalysis.com) was kind enough to pick up @JoeFortenbaugh’s phone call. Come for the thorough breakdown, stay for two win totals Warren is keeping a very close eye on. [0:00-1:46]: The Rundown [1:47-19:23]: NFL season win totals with Warren Sharp [19:24-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @SharpFootball

He called ‘Animal Kingdom’ to win it all at 20/1 back in 2011 and absolutely crushed the Kentucky Derby last year, so @JoeFortenbaugh had no choice but to visit with the great Marco D’Angelo (WagerTalk.com) for valuable insights into how to attack the 144th installment of the Run for the Roses. [0:00-2:12]: The Rundown [2:13-25:05]: Kentucky Derby primer with Marco D’Angelo [25:06-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @MarcoInVegas 2018 KENTUCKY DERBY FIELD 1\. Firenze Fire (50/1) 2\. Free Drop Billy (30/1) 3\. Promises Fulfilled (30/1) 4\. Flameaway (30/1) 5\. Audible (8/1) 6\. Good Magic (12/1) 7\. Justify (3/1) 8\. Lone Sailor (50/1) 9\. Hofburg (20/1) 10\. My Boy Jack (20/1) 11\. Bolt d’Oro (8/1) 12\. Enticed (30/1) 13\. Bravazo (50/1) 14\. Mendelssohn (5/1) 15\. Instilled Regard (50/1) 16\. Magnum Moon (6/1) 17\. Solomini (30/1) 18\. Vino Rosso (12/1) 19\. Noble Indy (30/1) 20\. Combatant (50/1)

Are the Arizona Cardinals the worst team in the NFL? Will Jared Goff and the Los Angeles Rams win 11 games in 2018? These are just a couple of the pressing questions that need to be asked in the wake of the NFL Draft, so @JoeFortenbaugh turns to oddsmaker Ed Salmons from the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook (@LVSuperBook) to talk about the recent release of the shop’s 2018 season win totals. [0:00-0:49]: The Rundown [0:50-3:04]: Season win total lean [3:05-15:36]: NFL season win totals with Ed Salmons [15:37-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: Ed Salmons, Oddsmaker at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook

The “Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” returns on Saturday, May 5 as the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs will no doubt offer a bevy of interesting wagering opportunities. For our initial foray into the first leg of the Triple Crown, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to racing insider Dan Tordjman of America’s Best Racing for tips and tricks to keep in mind as we approach post time. [0:00-1:11]: The Rundown [1:12-13:28]: Kentucky Derby primer with Dan Tordjman [13:29-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: Dan Tordjman

In our opinion, the NFL Draft is one of the most beatable betting opportunities of the calendar year. So @JoeFortenbaugh commences Episode 96 with a handful of his favorite plays before turning to good friend Chad Reuter of NFL.com for some feedback as to the most favorable spots on the board. Will six quarterbacks hear their names called during the first round? [0:00-3:20]: The Rundown + picks [3:21-13:10]: NFL Draft spectacular with Chad Reuter [13:11-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @Chad_Reuter

He told you months ago to play the OVER on 45.5 total wins from the Denver Nuggets. And now that we’ve cashed that ticket, Rob Perez, the Undisputed King of NBA Twitter, returns to the podcast to break down the State of the NBA during the first round of the playoffs. Will Ben Simmons and the Sixers win the Eastern Conference? How big of a threat does Anthony Davis and the Pelicans pose to Golden State’s dominance? Tune in and find out! [0:00-2:11]: The Rundown + Picks [2:12-20:43]: Rob Perez drops fire [20:44-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @World_Wide_Wob Check out Rob’s show, “Buckets,” on Cycle (@bycycle)

The 2018 NFL schedule dropped Thursday at 8:00pm and @JoeFortenbaugh is salivating at two specific games that feature extremely favorable spots for the home team. So we’re guest-free in Episode 94 as Fortenbaugh rants on the “Mother of all Spots” while dropping a Week 1 total he’s monitoring closely. [0:00-9:30]: STRAIGHT FIRE! WEEK 1 LINES FROM @LVSuperBook Eagles -3.5/47.5 vs. Falcons Steelers -7/48 at Browns Vikings -4.5/47.5 vs. 49ers Colts -1/47.5 vs. Bengals Ravens -3.5/42 vs. Bills Jaguars -4/44.5 at Giants Saints -7.5/52.5 vs. Buccaneers Patriots -7/51 vs. Texans Titans -2.5/47 at Dolphins Chargers -3/48.5 vs. Chiefs Broncos -2.5/42 vs. Seahawks Panthers -2.5/45 vs. Cowboys Cardinals -1/45 vs. Redskins Packers -9/48.5 vs. Bears Lions -6/44 vs. Jets Rams -1.5/49.5 at Raiders

After a 2017-2018 NBA regular season that saw the Philadelphia 76ers win 16 straight games, the Boston Celtics lose both Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving to injury and the Houston Rockets post the league’s best 82-game record, it’s now time to put up or shut up. Welcome to the 2018 NBA Playoffs, where @JoeFortenbaugh begins his coverage with our good friend Ashton Grewal’s (Covers.com) thoughts on how the first round will play out. Sleepers and title picks included at no extra charge! [0:00-0:45]: The Rundown [0:46-3:05]: Fortenbaugh’s pick [3:06-17:28]: First round primer with Ashton Grewal [17:29-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @AshtonGrewal

The most underrated postseason in all of professional sports has arrived, as the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs commence Wednesday in Winnipeg, Pittsburgh and Las Vegas. For an inside look at both the first round of action and some potential sleepers to keep an eye on, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to Dustin Nielson, host of “The Nielson Show,” on TSN 1260 in Edmonton. [0:00-1:40]: The Rundown [1:41-14:57]: Opening round primer with Dustin Nielson [14:58-goodbye]: On-deck circle Guest: @nielsonTSN1260

Saturday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, it’s Max Holloway (19-3-0) and the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov (25-0-0) squaring off for the Lightweight Championship of the world in the main event of UFC 223\. For the full rundown on how best to attack the card, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to MMA handicapper Lou Finocchiaro (GambLou.com) for our betting playbook. [0:00-1:19]: The Rundown [1:20-8:35]: UFC 223 primer with Lou Finocchiaro [8:36-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @GambLou UFC 223 Main Card Khabib Nurmagomedov (-475) vs. Max Holloway (+375) Joanna Jedrzejczyk (-120) vs. Rose Namajunas (+100) Calvin Kattar (-125) vs. Renato Moicano (+105) Michael Chiesa (-135) vs. Anthony Pettis (+115) Al Iaqunita (-130) vs. Paul Felder (+110)

In Episode 89, we visited with professional golf bettor Brady Kannon for insight into which golfers we should target and which we should avoid in this weekend’s Masters. In Episode 90, we go behind the betting counter at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook to speak with manager and golf oddsmaker Jeff Sherman about which golfers are seeing the most sharp action in the buildup to the first major championship of the season. Here’s where it gets really interesting: Both Brady and Jeff share some of the same opinions when it comes to a few key golfers. [0:00-1:39]: The Rundown [1:40-13:14]: Masters primer with Jeff Sherman [13:15-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @golfodds

Hello, friends. Welcome to Masters week here at The Sharp 600\. The greatest golf tournament in all the land deserves not one, but two episodes of gambling goodness, so we begin our coverage by turning to good friend Brady Kannon (VSiN, LVTeeTimes.com) down in Las Vegas for the scoop on which golfers to target and which to avoid for the first major championship of the season. Is Tiger Woods overpriced? Will Bubba Watson claim a third green jacket? Tune in and find out! [0:00-1:10]: The Rundown [1:11-2:30]: Tiger Watch [2:31-15:21]: Masters primer with Brady Kannon [15:22-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @lasvegasgolfer

The end of the college hoops season is upon us. With just three games and four outstanding coaches remaining, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to former Santa Clara head coach Kerry Keating for a primer on how best to attack Saturday’s showdowns featuring Michigan-Loyola and Villanova-Kansas, as well as what could possibly shake down come Monday night in San Antonio. [0:00-1:27]: The Rundown [1:28-12:45]: Final Four primer with Kerry Keating [12:46-goodbye]: Recapping the picks Guest: @kerrykeating3

Episode 86 focused on Thursday’s Sweet 16 slate, so Episode 87 is here to get you set for Friday’s college hoops card. For the lowdown on how best to attack the board, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to Las Vegas and his friend Ken Thomson, who is one of the brightest March Madness minds in the business. What’s the best way to attack Villanova? Is there an upset brewing that few are talking about? Let Ken show you the way. [0:00-1:20]: The Rundown [1:21-11:55]: Sweet 16 picks with Ken Thomson [11:56-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @kenthomson87

The Sweet 16 has arrived, but are you properly prepared to attack the board’s most vulnerable spots? If not, Episode 86 IS FOR YOU, as Las Vegas professional handicapper Ace Karalis returns to the podcast with the knowledge bombs of all knowledge bombs. Strategies, insider information, picks and more. Buckle up, this episode is a BEAST! [0:00-1:11]: The Rundown [1:12-16:23]: Sweet 16 strategies with Ace Karalis [16:24-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @Greek_Gambler

It may be hard to believe, but Opening Day is NEXT WEEK…and that means it’s time for this podcast to kick it into high gear. In Episode 85, Gill Alexander, VSiN host and the brains behind the legendary “Beating the Book” podcast, joins @JoeFortenbaugh to discuss the key metrics to analyze when researching MLB win totals as well as what to expect from clubs like the Yankees, Astros and more in 2018\. In fact, Gill even shares two of his favorite plays to get you off on the right foot. [0:00-1:20]: The Rundown [1:21-20:45]: MLB win totals with Gill Alexander [20:46-goodbye]: What’s next for the show? Guest: @beatingthebook

Ed Feng is a data scientist with a PhD from Stanford University. Needless to say, he knows statistics. He’s also the author of the book, “How to win your NCAA Tourney Pool,” which you can find on Amazon.com. Naturally, @JoeFortenbaugh wanted to pick Ed’s brain for the best possible strategies for this year’s journey through March Madness. Enjoy! [0:00-2:23]: The Rundown + Final Four picks [2:24-16:38]: Bracket analysis with Ed Feng [16:39-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @thepowerrank (ThePowerRank.com)

Kerry Keating spent 20 years coaching college hoops, with stops as an assistant at UCLA and as a head coach at Santa Clara. He also works with @JoeFortenbaugh at 95.7 The Game in the Bay Area, so who better to help us in our continued preparations for March Madness than a guy who has actually lived it? [0:00-1:38]: The Rundown [1:39-25:31]: Knowledge bomb with Kerry Keating [25:32-goodbye]: What’s coming up next? Guest: @kerrykeating3

Full disclosure: @JoeFortenbaugh saw exactly one movie this past year (Get Out)…and it was awesome! As a result, The Sharp 600 is turning to freelance film and TV critic Josh Bell of JoshBellHatesEverything.com (and Las Vegas Weekly, Film Racket & more) for the inside scoop on how best to approach wagering on the 2018 Academy Awards. Fortenbaugh is rooting for “Get Out,” largely because he doesn’t have a clue what any other movie is about. [0:00-1:09]: The Rundown [1:10-13:04]: How to bet the 2018 Oscars with Josh Bell [13:05-goodbye]: Shoutouts Guest: @signalbleed

Cris Cyborg (19-1-0) vs. Yana Kunitskaya (10-3-0) headlines the card, but it’s the heavyweight showdown between 10th-ranked Stefan Struve (32-9-0) and 12th-ranked Andrei Arlovski (26-15-0) that could provide the most explosive fireworks at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night as the octagon returns to Las Vegas for UFC 222\. In an effort to unpack everything you need to know about the card, Bleacher Report and CNN Senior writer Jeremy Botter, who also covers combat sports for the Houston Chronicle, joins @JoeFortenbaugh in Episode 81. [0:00-1:10]: The Rundown [1:11-11:22]: UFC 222 primer with Jeremy Botter [11:23-goodbye]: The next episode drops today! Guest: @jeremybotter MAIN CARD ODDS Cris Cyborg (-1650) vs. Yana Kunitskaya (+950) Frankie Edgar (-162) vs. Brian Ortega (+142) Sean O’Malley (+100) vs. Andre Soukhamthath (-120 Stefan Struve (-180) vs. Andre Arlovski (+155) Cat Zingano (+175) vs. Ketlen Vieira (-205)

Will Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton hit 40 or more home runs this season? Which N.L. East team should you consider for an over wager? Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook Manager and Oddsmaker Ed Salmons joins @JoeFortenbaugh to answer those questions and more in the latest installment of The Sharp 600. [0:00-2:11]: The Rundown + win total lean [2:12-9:29]: MLB win totals with Ed Salmons [9:30-goodbye]: What’s next? Guest: Ed Salmons

With less than three weeks to go until the start of March Madness, it’s time to commence our preparations for how best to attack the college basketball landscape. @JoeFortenbaugh turns to Bracketologist Brad Evans from Yahoo! Sports for a complete picture of what has transpired so far this season as well as what’s to come regarding one of the gambling world’s holiest of holidays. [0:00-1:32]: The Rundown [1:33-15:48]: March Madness primer with Brad Evans [15:49-goodbye]: Adios! Guest: @YahooNoise

ESPN SportsCenter anchor and College GameDay Radio Host Doug Kezirian recently ventured into the world of NBA tanking in an effort to determine how Las Vegas bookmakers approach this basketball phenomenon. So what better guest for @JoeFortenbaugh to interview when trying to figure out where the value lies late in the NBA season? But before he talks to Doug, Fortenbaugh suggests an NBA second-half PLAY ON candidate. [0:00-3:11]: The Rundown + NBA PLAY ON candidate [3:12-17:58]: ESPN’s Doug Kezirian on NBA tanking [17:59-goodbye]: Stay close, the next episode drops ASAP Guest: @DougESPN Article: http://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/22543343/nba-how-las-vegas-bookmakers-approaching-second-half-tanking

The Skills Challenge, Three-Point Shootout, Dunk Contest and All-Star game. What, you thought we were going to take the week off like the rest of the media? Fat chance, son! The Sharp 600 never sleeps! @JoeFortenbaugh breaks down the All-Star game total (353.5 points!) before talking with Ashton Grewal of Covers.com for insight on how to attack the Saturday Night festivities. [0:00-2:50]: The Rundown + NBA ASG pick [2:51-15:18]: How to attack All-Star Weekend with Ashton Grewal [15:19-goodbye]: We don’t sleep! Guest: @AshtonGrewal Article: https://www.covers.com/Editorial/Article/358ed07d-1330-11e8-a978-0a9aa1523ac0/2018-NBA-All-Star-Saturday-Night-betting-Slam-Dunk-3-Point--Skills-Contests

Some call it the “Cadillac of sports books.” Actually, only @JoeFortenbaugh calls it that. But there’s no denying the fact that the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is one of the most well-respected shops in the industry thanks to first-class bookmakers like Chris Andrews and Jimmy Vaccaro. And when a shop like the South Point releases their 2018 MLB win totals, we come running. Chris Andrews returns to The Sharp 600 to discuss how his totals were formulated and which sides the wiseguys attacked when those totals hit the board earlier this week. [0:00-2:21]: The Rundown + MLB lean [2:22-13:22]: MLB win totals with Chris Andrews [13:23-goodbye]: Looking into the future Guest: @andrewssports

Between Cleveland’s mass exodus of dead weight and Houston’s acquisition of Joe Johnson, does the Association now have an adversary worthy of challenging Golden State’s death grip on the rest of the competition? For the post-trade deadline fallout, @JoeFortenbaugh dials up William Hill Director of Trading Nick Bogdanovich for a lesson on how the market reacted to the flurry of transactions. We’ve also got a very particular betting angle you should monitor moving forward. [0:00-1:40]: The Rundown [1:41-4:00]: Keep a close eye on... [4:01-10:01]: NBA market report with Nick Bogdanovich [10:02-goodbye]: Up next… Guest: Nick Bogdanovich, Director of Trading for William Hill

Luke Rockhold (16-3-0) and Yoel Romero (12-2-0) headline a UFC 221 card that kicks-off in Perth, Australia on Saturday at 10:00pm eastern. For the best way to attack the card, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to MMA oddsmaker Joey Oddessa, who called the GGG-Canelo draw back in September on Episode 19\. Who does Oddessa like on Saturday night in Australia? TUNE IN AND FIND OUT! [0:00-1:22]: The Rundown [1:23-10:14]: UFC 221 primer with Joey Oddessa [10:15-goodbye]: Next week’s schedule Guest: @MMAOdds

With pitchers and catchers set to report to Florida and Arizona next week, it’s time to commence our look into the Major League Baseball futures market. On Wednesday, CG Technology in Las Vegas became the first bookmaker in the business to release their 2018 MLB win totals. So @JoeFortenbaugh reached out to Matthew Holt (VP of Business Development for CG Technology and COO of CG Analytics) for the lowdown on how those win totals were created and which specific win totals have already experienced significant action. [0:00-1:29]: The Rundown [1:30-13:14]: MLB win totals with Matthew Holt [13:15-goodbye]: What’s next Guest: @MatthewHoltVP

It’s time for the most intense version of The Sharp 600 yet. 19 Vegas insiders, each sharing their top proposition bets and thoughts on the side and total for Super Bowl LII between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. @JoeFortenbaugh kicks things off with two of his own selections before sharing a conversation he recently had with iconic broadcaster Brent Musburger of the Vegas Stats and Information Network (VSiN) on his 95.7 The Game radio show in the Bay Area. Sit back, relax and enjoy. [0:00-0:35]: “Fly, Eagles, Fly" [0:36-4:06]: The Rundown + Fortenbaugh’s picks [4:07-7:51]: Brent Musburger (@brentmusburger) [7:52-10:14]: Marc Lawrence (@MarcLawrence) [10:15-12:06]: The Big Puma (@Big_Puma) [12:07-15:30]: Brian Edwards (@vegasbedwards) [15:31-18:24]: Jeff Sherman (@golfodds) [18:25-19:37]: Marco D’Angelo (@MarcoInVegas) [19:38-21:37]: Ken Thomson (@kenthomson87) [21:38-23:24]: Steve Merril (@SteveMerril) [23:25-25:15]: Jason Simbal (@jsimbal) [25:16-26:55]: Steve Fezzik (@FezzikSports) [26:56-29:34]: Teddy Covers (@teddy_covers) [29:35-36:27]: Ace Karalis (@Greek_Gambler) [36:28-38:32]: Jason Logan (@CoversJLo) [38:33-42:00]: Brady Kannon (@lasvegasgolfer) [42:01-43:45]: Bryan Leonard (@BLeonardSports) [43:46-45:08]: Rob Pizzola (@robpizzola) [45:09-47:34]: Ben Fawkes (@BFawkesESPN) [47:35-51:33]: Joe Ostrowski (@JoeO670) [51:34-52:13]: Marc Meltzer (@MeltzVegas) [52:14-goodbye]: Be well and best of luck!

The biggest game on the planet just so happens to serve as one of the most bad-ass weekends of the year on the Las Vegas calendar. Done properly, a Vegas vacation during Super Bowl weekend is the ultimate experience. So for the baller playbook on how to rock Vegas the right way, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to his old friend and Vegas lifestyle insider Marc Meltzer for the complete rundown on how to turn Sin City into your own personal playground. [0:00-1:23]: The Rundown [1:24-23:30]: How to rock Vegas on Super Bowl weekend with Marc Meltzer [23:31-goodbye]: #IBetTheBigGame Guest: @meltzvegas (twitter), MeltzVegas (instagram) Article: https://www.covers.com/editorial/Article/8a82000c-048e-11e8-a978-0a9aa1523ac0/The-Las-Vegas-Super-Bowl-Party-scene-has-something-for-everyone-on-game-day-sin-city-sportsbooks-big-game-viewing-parties

Super Bowl fever has swept the Las Vegas desert as the various sportsbooks around Sin City have begun to flood the market with thousands of tasty proposition wagers. @JoeFortenbaugh dials up South Point Hotel & Casino Sportsbook Director Chris Andrews for an updated action report as well as a look at the early wagers Andrews has been booking on his newly released props. And how, exactly, does one go about placing a $500k wager? [0:00-2:39]: The Rundown [2:40-15:40]: The $500k wager with Chris Andrews [15:41-goodbye]: Party with us at The Mirage Guest: @andrewssports

It’s a rematch of Super Bowl XXXIX as the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles get set to meet in Minnesota for the Vince Lombardi Trophy in just under two weeks. The Sharp 600 and @JoeFortenbaugh commence our Super Bowl preparations by heading to Vegas for a conversation with Westgate SuperBook oddsmaker Jeff Sherman on the opening point spread, how the Westgate arrived at those numbers and what to expect from both the sharps and the public over the next two weeks. Fortenbaugh concludes Episode 69 with his initial leans for the side and total. [0:00-2:07]: The Rundown + Tom Brady history lesson [2:08-11:02]: How to set a Super Bowl point spread with Jeff Sherman [11:03-goodbye]: Super Bowl LII initial leans Guest: @golfodds

A special weekend calls for a special edition of The Sharp 600, so @JoeFortenbaugh double dips with two guests for Episode 68\. We begin with a look at how best to attack New England (-7.5/45.5) vs. Jacksonville and Minnesota (-3/39) at Philadelphia with Las Vegas sports talk host Ken Thomson. After that, The Sharp 600 heads to the South Point Hotel & Casino for an action report from Las Vegas icon Jimmy Vaccaro, who has spent the last 41 years booking action in Sin City. Fortenbaugh drops two picks to close the show. [0:00-1:12]: The Rundown [1:13-9:08]: How to bet Championship Weekend with Ken Thomson [9:09-15:40]: Championship Weekend action report with Jimmy Vaccaro [15:41-goodbye]: Picks! Guests: @KenThomson87 and @JimmyVaccaro