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Bet The Edge

Jay Croucher, Drew Dinsick, NBC Sportswww.nbcsports.com
Bet the EDGE with Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick is here to provide listeners with sharp actionable insight, market analysis and statistical data to help bettors gain more information before placing their wagers. So whether you're targeting spreads and totals, looking for value in futures markets or circling player props, give our podcast a listen to give you that extra edge. Plus, on Thursday during football season, don't miss the College Football Takeover episode with Vaughn Dalzell, Brad Thomas, and Eric Froton.
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Episodes

The Players Championship Preview + Outright Winners + Longshots and top finishes predictions

March 8: Brad Thomas ( @MrBradThomas ) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) prepare for the Players Championship and detail who they are riding as outright winners. Taking a look at some for the difference that players might face coming off the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Brad has more concerns about Jordan Spieth than just his putting. Brad and Jay give their picks for some players that might be overlooked long with some long shots that might by in the mix in the top 20 and top 10. And to conclude, s...

Mar 08, 202322 minEp. 461

Big Ten Tournament Preview + Backing/Fading Michigan State, Purdue and others in March

March 7: Brad Thomas ( @MrBradThomas ) and Vaughn Dalzell ( @VmoneySports ) are joined by Dana O’Neil ( @DanaONeilWriter ) of The Athletic to preview the Big Ten Tournament. The trio analyze conference teams currently on the bubble of The Big Dance, discuss teams who could do damage later in March and break down why the NCAA Tournament should be wide open. Brad and Vaughn then conclude the show with their favorite bets on Tuesday. (01:45) – Early Big Ten Tournament matchups: Ohio State-Wisconsin...

Mar 07, 202331 minEp. 460

Best fits for QBs in the NFL Draft + NBA 6th Man of the Year

March 6: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Vaughn Dalzell ( @VmoneySports ) continue to monitor the NFL combine, this time with the help of PFF’s Mike Renner ( @PFF_Mike ). The trio dive into where Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson, C.J. Stroud and Will Levis will be drafted as well as discuss the biggest risers and fallers after testing in Indianapolis. Jay and Drew then shine a light on major shifts in pricing for NBA’s 6th Man of the Year and discuss multiple matchups in the NBA Monday Night. (1:58) – Im...

Mar 06, 202331 minEp. 459

NFL 1st Overall Pick Price Shifts + Knicks-Heat, Duke-North Carolina and more hoops bets

March 3: Vaughn Dalzell ( @VmoneySports ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) check in with Eric Froton ( @CFFroton ) at the NFL Combine to get the latest buzz on candidates to be drafted 1st overall and which prospects he expects to rise and fall on draft boards. Vaughn and Drew then handicap Knicks-Heat, Grizzlies-Nuggets and other Friday NBA matchups before turning their attention to Saturday in College basketball including a clash another chapter in the Duke-North Carolina rivalry. (02:15) – 1st Pick...

Mar 03, 202341 minEp. 458

Premier League bets: Liverpool-Man United, Man City-Newcastle, Chelsea-Leeds and more

March 2: Brad Thomas ( @MrBradThomas ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) are joined by joined by NBC Sports Lead Soccer Writer Joe Prince-Wright ( @JPW_NBCSports ) to preview Matchweek 26 an examine futures in the PL. The trio breakdown Liverpool’s quest to reach the Top 4 in the table and their Sunday match vs Man U as well as Man City-Newcastle and Chelsea-Leeds this weekend. The trio conclude with their favorite bets on the board this weekend, highlighting derivative markets in Chelsea-Leeds and Sou...

Mar 02, 202318 minEp. 457

Arnold Palmer Invitational Outright, Top 10 and Top 20 bets + Pelicans-Trail Blazers

March 1: Brad Thomas ( @MrBradThomas ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) prepare for the Arnold Palmer Invitational by welcoming former PGA Golfer John Maginness ( @johnmaginnes ), who details why the Bay Hill Club & Lodge course is so difficult, his concerns with Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa this week and highlight long shots to finish in the Top 10. Brad also handicaps his favorite head-to-head and Top 20 wagers before Drew weighs in on the first defensive player taken in the NFL draft and re...

Mar 01, 202328 minEp. 456

Iowa-Indiana, NC State-Duke + Big East futures and UCLA, Arizona as Title Contenders

February 28: Brad Thomas ( @MrBradThomas ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) are joined by Brian Hamilton ( @_Brian_Hamilton ) of The Athletic to breakdown Iowa-Indiana, NC State-Duke and other pivotal Tuesday matchups in College Basketball. The trio also examine ACC schools currently on the bubble, how important the Big East tournament will be for pricing the schools in futures markets as well as UCLA and Arizona as National Champion contenders. (02:45) – Tuesday in College Basketball: Iowa-Indiana, C...

Feb 28, 202337 minEp. 455

#1 Pick in NFL Draft, 1st WR Selected + Team to pick Bijan Robinson

February 27: With the NFL Scouting Combine set to begin this week, Vaughn Dalzell ( @VmoneySports ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) are joined by Connor Rogers ( @ConnorJRogers ) to break down which players could see their stock rise and fall this week in Indianapolis as well as handicap multiple draft markets. The trio analyze multiple scenarios where different players could go 1st overall, discuss top WR prospects as well as which team could select Texas RB Bijan Robinson. (2:22) – #1 Overall Pick:...

Feb 27, 202339 minEp. 454

AL Cy Young and MVP Favorites, AL Central Champion + Friday NBA bets

February 24: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) continue their 2023 MLB Preview focusing on the American League, starting with AL Cy Young contenders. The duo also examine Shohei Ohtani as the MVP favorite and intriguing longshots down the board before handicapping the race in the AL Central and dark horses to win the Pennant. They wrap up Friday’s show with their favorite bets in the NBA, including Kings at Clippers. (05:30) – AL Cy Young: Jacob deGrom as the favorite and Shane McCl...

Feb 24, 202335 minEp. 453

Man U’s chances to win the PL, Leicester-Arsenal + Best PL bets this weekend

February 23: Jay ( @croucherJD ) is joined by former U.S. Olympic team captain Brian Dunseth to break down Man United’s impressive PL season and if The Red Devils can claim the Carabao Cup Final from Newcastle this weekend. Drew ( @whale_capper ) and Brad Thomas ( @MrBradThomas ) also hop in with Jay to unveil their favorite bets on this board this weekend. (1:07) – Chances Man U can push Man City and Arsenal for a PL title (4:53) – Analyzing Marcus Rashford’s impressive goal scoring season (7:3...

Feb 23, 202318 minEp. 452

NBA Division Champ, Coach and 6th Man of the Year + The Honda Classic Preview

February 22: Jay ( @croucherJD )and Drew ( @whale_capper ) begin Wednesday handicapping The Honda Classic with Brad Thomas ( @MrBradThomas ) who analyzes Sungjae Im and Shane Lowry as the tournament favorites as well as bets on golfers to finish in the Top 20. Jay and Drew then break down multiple NBA markets with the league set to begin Thursday after the All-Star break. The duo dissect division races in the Central and Pacific, value they see teams to win a conference title and also touch on C...

Feb 22, 202332 minEp. 451

Iowa State-Texas, Indiana-Michigan State and more Top 25 Games + Big Ten, SEC, Big 12 Outlook

February 21: Vaughn Dalzell ( @VmoneySports ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) lock in on multiple Top 25 College Basketball games Tuesday including Marquette-Creighton and Iowa State-Texas. The duo also dive into the tournament resumes of Northwestern, Maryland and Michigan State in the Big Ten, debate which Big 12 schools are legitimate National Champion contenders and analyze if Alabama and Tennessee are destined for a deep tournament run. Drew also unveils his favorite tennis bets to conclude the ...

Feb 21, 202345 minEp. 450

NL Division, Make/Miss Playoff and Pennant bets + NL MVP, Cy Young

February 20: In the first installment of their 2023 MLB Season Preview, Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) welcome Jared Smith ( @jaredleesmith ) to handicap multiple National League markets. The trio begin with a breakdown of each division before shifting to teams they’d back to make or miss the postseason. They also dive into favorites and long shots to win the Pennant, MVP and Cy Young. (04:30) – NL East Champion: Mets, Braves and Phillies (10:20) – NL Central Champion: Cardinals,...

Feb 20, 202343 minEp. 449

CBB National Title Favorites + Baylor-Kansas, Michigan State-Michigan and NFL #1 Pick

February 17: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) are joined by Eamonn Brennan ( @eamonnbrennan ) of The Athletic to handicap College Basketball National Champion contenders as well as if Duke, North Carolina and Kentucky can turn things on down the back stretch of the season. The trio also preview pivotal Saturday matchups on the hardwood including Baylor-Kansas and Michigan State-Michigan. Finally, Jay and Drew touch on the #1 pick in the NFL draft and their favorite current bets on ...

Feb 17, 202340 minEp. 448

Arsenal or Man City to win the PL with Tim Howard + Liverpool-Newcastle, Best bets

February 16: Jay ( @croucherJD ) is joined by Tim Howard ( @TimHowardGK ) to look back on Man City drawing even atop the table with Arsenal after taking down the Gunners Wednesday and discuss who he believes will win the Premier League title between the two clubs. The duo also discuss Liverpool-Newcastle this weekend and if The Reds can make a run to finish in the Top 4. Brad Thomas ( @MrBradThomas ) also slides in to wrap the show highlighting his favorite bets on the board with Jay. (0:46) – R...

Feb 16, 202314 minEp. 447

Tiger Woods at the Genesis Invitational + Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy and long shots wagers

Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) dissect what to expect upon Tiger Woods’ return to the PGA Tour and if he’s worth backing this weekend. The duo also analyze the future of betting golf events before discussing Riviera’s course design and if weather will be a factor before wrapping up handicapping Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and a notable long shot in the outright market as well as best bets to finish in the Top 10. (00:00) – Tiger Woods returns: Expectations this week...

Feb 15, 202338 minEp. 446

New Favorites for NBA MIP and 6MOY + Celtics-Bucks and other Tuesday games

February 14: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) reset on multiple NBA Awards following the trade deadline, including new favorites for Most Improved Player and 6th Man of the Year. The duo analyze the case for players at the top of board in both markets before turning their attention to long shots for Defensive Player of the Year favorite and Coach of the Year being a wide open race. They wrap the show handicapping Celtics at Bucks as the headlining matchup in the NBA Tuesday. (2:52)...

Feb 14, 202330 minEp. 445

Super Bowl Recap, Way too early look at favorites for next season + Notable long shots

February 13: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) look back on the Chiefs comeback win over the Eagles in the Super Bowl as short underdogs as well as the game flying over the total and popular prop bets on Sunday evening. The duo also touch on favorites to win it all next season and dark horse teams they’ll monitor throughout the offseason. They wrap up the show highlighting Nets-Knicks and Jazz-Pacers and other Monday matchups in the NBA. (2:46) – Super Bowl Recap: Chiefs rally to de...

Feb 13, 202338 minEp. 444

Super Bowl Score and MVP Predictions + Player Props, Live Betting with Ben Solak

February 10: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) welcome The Ringer’s Ben Solak ( @BenjaminSolak ), who digs into how he’s handicapping the Eagles entering the Super Bowl before the trio discuss multiple player props tied to running backs. Ben also details what he’s looking for in the first half to get involved betting the game live and the trio conclude with their predictions of the final score. (1:16) - Handicapping the Eagles: Entering the Super Bowl as a favorite despite their ine...

Feb 10, 202319 minEp. 404

Overlooked keys to a Super Bowl handicap + Suns futures after Kevin Durant Trade

February 9: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) prepare for the NFL Honors as award winners will be revealed tonight with Mike Tanier ( @MikeTanier ) of Football Outsiders, who makes the case for who should win Comeback Player and Coach of the Year. The trio also break down key angles that have been largely passed over during leading into the week before Mike highlights a few props he’s circled. Jay and Drew wrap up the show with their thoughts on market reaction to the Suns trading f...

Feb 09, 202330 minEp. 442

Super Bowl 1st Half money lines with Ryan Leaf + Live betting strategy, Obscure props

February 8: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) tipoff Wednesday’s show with LeBron James breaking the all-time scoring record before welcoming former QB Ryan Leaf ( @RyanDLeaf ), who breaks down how important getting off to an early start is for both teams and handicaps the Eagles as a favorite with Jalen Hurts under center. Jay and Drew then examine obscure props like team to call the first timeout and 4th down markets before wrapping up strategy to betting the Eagles live if the Ch...

Feb 08, 202335 minEp. 441

Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes props + Will the Chiefs money line shorten?

February 7: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) continue their handicap of the Super Bowl, this time with former QB Shaun King (@realshaunking) as the trio break down Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes props and receiver props as well as analyze MVP prices. Jay and Drew conclude with analyzing if the market will turn back in support of the Chiefs before kickoff on Sunday. (02:45) – How much does Super Bowl experience matter? (09:00) – Jalen Hurts passing and rushing props (13:00) – MVP: ...

Feb 07, 202333 minEp. 440

Super Bowl Defensive props, Total line movement + Mavs Futures after Kyrie Irving Trade

February 6: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) begin Super Bowl week by welcoming Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam), as the trio discuss Jalen Hurts’ ailing shoulder and analyze defensive props. They also address to the latest line movement on the total and get a prediction from Sam before Jay and Drew wrap up the show handicapping Mavericks and Nets futures following their Kyrie Irving trade and notable long shot NBA Awards bets for Most Improved Player and Defensive Player of the Year. (02:10)...

Feb 06, 202339 minEp. 439

Everton-Arsenal, Tottenham-Man City + Favorite Soccer bets this weekend

February 3: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Brad Thomas ( @MrBradThomas ) dig into the Premier League by welcoming Pro Soccer Talk’s Andy Edwards ( @AndyEdMLS ), as the trio discusses the long term outlook for Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea after the transfer window and handicap Matchday 22 in the PL. They spotlight Chelsea-Fulham, Everton-Arsenal and a showdown between Tottenham-Man City before Jay and Brad wrap up the show with their favorite bet on the board this weekend. (time) – Transfer window winn...

Feb 03, 202335 minEp. 438

Oregon-Arizona, Santa Clara-Gonzaga, Conference Champion Prices + Lakers-Pacers

February 2: Vaughn Dalzell ( @VmoneySports ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) tipoff Thursday breaking down Top 25 teams as heavy favorites in College Basketball including Houston-Wichita State, Oregon-Arizona and Santa Clara-Gonzaga. The duo also discuss regular season Conference Champion prices for the Pac-12 and West Coast Conference before pivoting to Warriors-Nuggets, Lakers-Pacers and other intriguing NBA matchups. (3:07) – Houston at Wichita State (9:19) – Oregon at Arizona (11:40) – Santa Clar...

Feb 02, 202336 minEp. 437

NBA MVP + COY Price Shifts, Nets-Celtics and more NBA Wednesday Games

February 1: Jay ( @croucherJD ) surprises Drew ( @whale_capper ) with a European Soccer Future bet to start the show, then the guys take a bigger picture look at the NBA on the first day of the month, starting with Joel Embiid closing in on Nikola Jokic in the MVP market and a new favorite for Coach of the Year. The duo then pivot to Atlantic and Pacific Division Champion prices before digging into Raptors-Jazz, Nets-Celtics and more Wednesday NBA matchups. (0:46) – Jay’s favorite European Socce...

Feb 01, 202341 minEp. 436

Indiana-Maryland, Kansas State-Kansas + Lakers-Knicks and other Tuesday Hoops Bets

January 31: Vaughn Dalzell ( @VmoneySports ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) handicap multiple basketball games on Tuesday, starting in the College ranks with guest Tim Murray (@1TimMurray). The trio highlight Indiana-Maryland, West Virginia-TCU, Kansas State-Kansas and San Diego State-Nevada then turn their attention to Duke and Kentucky futures prices. Vaughn and Drew wrap up the show with a look at Tuesday in the NBA, including Lakers-Knicks and Clippers-Bulls. (4:26) – Indiana at Maryland (9:11) ...

Jan 31, 202340 minEp. 435

AFC and NFC Championship Review, Super Bowl Openers + French Open, Wimbledon Futures

January 30: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) look back on the AFC and NFC Championship as well as discuss if they agree or disagree with early market support for the Eagles in the Super Bowl. The duo also discuss Super Bowl MVP bets and reflect on the Australian Open Finals and detail why bettors should track Aryna Rybakina, Ons Jabeur and Iga Swiatek at future Grand Slams. (0:49) – Championship Sunday Recap: Chiefs (-2) defeat Bengals, 23-20 and Eagles (-3) dominate 49ers, 31-7 (1...

Jan 30, 202341 minEp. 434

Best bets in 49ers-Eagles and Bengals-Chiefs + Aussie Open Finals

January 27: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) prepare for a massive weekend by first welcoming Brad Spielberger (@PFF_Brad), who shares his thoughts on market movement on the side and total this week in 49ers-Eagles and Bengals-Chiefs. The trio also handicap intriguing player props before Jay and Drew unveil their best bets on Sunday. With the Australian Open Finals set, Caitlin Thompson (@caitlin_thomps) also stops by to discuss ways to attack Novak Djokovic-Stefanos Tsitsipas and ...

Jan 27, 202342 minEp. 433

Knicks-Celtics and other NBA bets, Purdue-Michigan + Bengals-Chiefs Line Movement

January 26: Vaughn Dalzell ( @VmoneySports ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) tipoff Thursday’s show breaking down multiple Thursday matchups in the NBA including Knicks-Celtics and Spurs-Clippers, then handicap favorites to win the Eastern Conference. The duo also break down top-ranked Purdue at Michigan and Big Ten futures in College Basketball and wrap up the show with their latest thoughts on line movement in the NFL on Championship Sunday. (3:27) – NBA Thursday: Knicks-Celtics, Cavaliers-Rockets,...

Jan 26, 202345 minEp. 432
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