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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

Draymond Green Suspension, Lakers-Grizzlies, Heat-Bucks Game 2 + Nikola Jokic Finals MVP

April 19: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) look back on shifting series prices falling Game 2’s on Tuesday night and handicap the significance of Draymond Green being suspended for the Warriors in Game 3 Thursday against the Kings. The duo then shift their focus to Lakers-Grizzlies and Timberwolves-Nuggets tonight and examine pricing for Western Conference Champion before shifting gears and handicapping Heat-Bucks and Eastern Conference Outrights. They wrap up with a look at NBA Fi...

Apr 19, 202344 minEp. 491

Betting strategy for QBs in the Draft + First OL, CB Selected and NBA Playoff bets

Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) dig into the latest pricing in NFL Draft markets with Brad Spielberger ( @PFF_Brad ), starting with how to approach wagering on Quarterbacks to be selected at the top of the 1st Round. The trio also examine pricing for the first Offensive Lineman and Cornerback off the board and discuss if they’re buying the hype of the Falcons targeting Bijan Robinson with the 8th overall pick. Jay and Drew wrap the show with their latest thoughts on Game 2’s in th...

Apr 18, 202341 minEp. 490

Warriors-Kings and Nets-76ers Game 2, Lakers/Grizzlies Series bets + NFL #1 Pick Movement

April 17: Fresh off vacation, Jay ( @croucherJD ) rejoins Drew ( @whale_capper ) and welcome Justin Termine ( @TermineRadio ) to handicap the NBA playoffs, starting with Game 2 between the Warriors and Kings. The trio also break down surprising starts in the Lakers-Grizzlies and Clippers-Suns series in the West before pivoting to Knicks-Cavaliers in the East and the Celtics and Bucks as current conference favorites. Jay and Drew then wrap up the show with their latest thoughts on the top four pi...

Apr 17, 202344 minEp. 489

Friday NBA Play-in games + Knicks-Cavaliers, Warriors-Kings Game 1 and more NBA markets

Brad Thomas ( @MrBradThomas ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) welcome Frank Isola ( @TheFrankIsola ) to the show to handicap Bulls-Heat and Thunder-Timberwolves on Friday night as well as delve into multiple Game 1’s this weekend including Knicks-Cavaliers and Warriors-Kings. The trio also dig into how long the Nets-76ers, Hawks-Celtics and Lakers-Grizzlies will go and analyze Eastern and Western Conference Champion markets before Brad and Drew highlight their favorite bet on the board entering the w...

Apr 14, 202339 minEp. 488

Chelsea-Brighton, Man City overtakes Arsenal as PL Favorite, Relegation wagers + Best bets

April 13: Brad Thomas ( @MrBradThomas ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) are joined by Paul Tenorio ( @PaulTenorio ) of The Athletic in the NBC Sports Soccer Pub to breakdown multiple Matchweek 31 contests including Chelsea-Brighton, Nottingham Forest-Man United and Aston Villa-Newcastle. The trio also analyze Man City as the odds on favorite to win PL and value wagers for teams to be sent down before Brad and Drew highlight their favorite looks on the board this week. (2:35) – Chelsea vs Brighton (4:...

Apr 13, 202327 minEp. 487

Jon Rahm at the RBC Heritage, favorite and long shot bets + Bulls-Raptors, Thunder-Pelicans

April 12: Brad Thomas ( @MrBradThomas ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) recap Tuesday’s NBA Play-in games before they are joined by Steve Burkowski ( @SBurkowskiGC ) to discuss the quick turnaround for golfers after the Masters as the RBC Heritage gets set to tee off Thursday. The trio discuss expectations for Jon Rahm following his win in Augusta as well as highlight value wagers on favorites and long shots in the outright market. Brad and Drew conclude the show with another look at the shifting pri...

Apr 12, 202340 minEp. 486

Bryce Young vs C.J. Stroud to go #1 + Who is taken 2nd, 3rd, 4th and more NFL Draft Props

Vaughn Dalzell ( @VmoneySports ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) discuss how the top of the NFL Draft could play out with Eric Eager ( @ericeager_ ), handicapping markets for the first four picks in the draft and highlighting the massive price shift for C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young to be the first play selected later this month. The trio also dig into teams who could draft Texas RB Bijan Robinson and Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker before Vaughn and Drew wrap with their thoughts on movement in the NBA Play...

Apr 11, 202337 minEp. 485

NBA Play-in Games, 1st Round Series Prices + Conference Champion bets

April 10: With the beginning of the NBA postseason set, Vaughn Dalzell ( @VmoneySports ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) break down all four Play-in games with NBA TV’s Chris Miles ( @chrismilestv ). The trio also handicap series prices for Suns-Clippers, Kings-Warriors, 76ers-Nets and Cavaliers-Knicks as well as discussing value in each Conference champion market. Vaughn and Drew wrap up the show with a look at Monday in MLB, including the Marlins at Phillies. (3:55) – Impressions of Bronny James at...

Apr 10, 202344 minEp. 484

NBA Awards, Friday best bets + Previewing the Santa Anita Derby, Blue Grass Stakes

April 7: With the NBA entering the final weekend of the regular season, Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) are joined by Kurt Helin ( @basketballtalk ) to discuss where he leans for multiple NBA Awards as well as break down who he believes will advance to the NBA Finals from the Eastern and Western Conference. Kenny Rice ( @KennyRiceSports ) also drops in to handicap the Santa Anita Derby and Blue Grass Stakes Saturday and why multiple horses will look for momentum against Forte in t...

Apr 07, 202342 minEp. 483

Liverpool-Arsenal, Tottenham-Brighton, Top 4 Finish Prices + Lampard back with Chelsea

April 6: Jay ( @croucherJD ) is joined by Ian Joy ( @JOYPAULIAN ) to discuss Chelsea’s decision to bring back Frank Lampard as their “caretaker” and what it could mean for The Blues moving forward. The duo also break down Tottenham-Brighton and Liverpool-Arsenal as well as analyze prices for teams to finish in the Top 4. Drew ( @whale_capper ) and Brad Thomas ( @MrBradThomas ) also drop in to wrap up the show and preview their favorite looks on the board this weekend, highlighting matches betwee...

Apr 06, 202321 minEp. 482

Masters 3-ball markets Thursday + Outright wagers, best bets and NBA Western Conference Champ

April 5: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) prepare for play at Augusta by discussing how weather could impact golfers with former PGA pro John Maginnes ( @johnmaginnes ). The trio also preview 3-ball markets on Wednesday including the grouping of Tigers Woods/Victor Hovland/Xander Schauffele before shifting their focus to outright markets. Players discussed include Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Corey Conners . Jay and Drew then conclude the show with their favorite M...

Apr 05, 202337 minEp. 481

Anthony Richardson, Will Levis, Jalen Carter and more NFL Draft Props

April 4: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) dig into NFL Draft markets with Eric Froton ( @CFFroton ), beginning with the why C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young are expected to be the first two players selected later this month before pivoting to markets tied to Anthony Richardson and Will Levis. The trio also highlight top defensive players in the class including Will Anderson and Jalen Carter before Jay and Drew handicap Tuesday in the NBA headlined by 76ers at Celtics. (01:40) – #1 Overa...

Apr 04, 202339 minEp. 480

National Champion Preview + Masters Outrights, NBA MVP and DPOY Update

April 3: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) prepare for San Diego State-Connecticut in the National Championship with Tim Murray ( @1TimMurray ), handicapping the side, total and other derivative markets. With golfers set to tee off at Augusta on Thursday, Brad Thomas ( @MrBradThomas ) also stops by to analyze the value in the Outright market, expectations for Tiger Woods and highlight markets he’s eyeing as the week progresses. Finally, Jay and Drew analyze the current prices for NB...

Apr 03, 202338 minEp. 479

Men’s and Women’s Final Four Preview + Cy Young, MVP Favorites and Long Shots

Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Vaughn Dalzell ( @VmoneySports ) prepare for tipoff of the Final Four by first welcoming former player Marissa Coleman ( @MarissaC_25 ) to discuss the Women’s Bracket, including if anyone can knock off South Carolina and if LSU is the rightful favorite against 1-seeded Virginia Tech. Chris Spatola ( @Chris_Spatola ) also joins to handicap the Men’s Semifinals and drops his surprise pick to win the National Championship. Jay and Vaughn wrap the show analyzing intriguing fa...

Mar 31, 202341 minEp. 478

Man City-Liverpool, Newcastle-Man United + Best Matchweek 29 bets

March 30: Brad Thomas ( @MrBradThomas ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) are joined by BBC Sports’ Chief Football Writer Phil McNulty ( @philmcnulty ) to discuss themes to monitor in the PL upon the league’s restart as well as analyze Matchweek 29 tilts between Man City-Liverpool, Newcastle-Man United and Everton-Tottenham. Brad and Drew also wrap up the show with their favorite bets for this weekend, targeting a total in Man City-Liverpool and derivative market in Nottingham Forest-Wolves. (2:10) – W...

Mar 30, 202322 minEp. 477

Latest NBA Awards Prices, Conference Champion Markets + Lakers-Bulls and other Wednesday games

March 29: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) welcome Matt Moore ( @HPbasketball ) to dig into who he believes are the most deserving favorites for NBA MVP, 6th Man, Defensive and Most Improved Player of the Year. The trio also discuss where they see value in the Eastern and Western Conference Champion markets before wrapping up handicapping Wednesday night games including Lakers-Bulls. (3:10) – NBA MVP: Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo (9:55) – NBA 6th Man of the Y...

Mar 29, 202348 minEp. 476

Lamar Jackson’s next team, AFC South and NFC West Champion + Cowboys, Dolphins win totals

Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) are joined by Brad Spielberger ( @PFF_Brad ) to discuss the latest on Lamar Jackson’s demand to be traded from the Ravens and analyze possible suitors. The trio also handicap the AFC South and NFC West as well as highlight win totals for the Cowboys and Dolphins and conclude with Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba as the heavy favorite to be the first WR drafted. Jay and Drew wrap the show with a look at Tuesday in the NBA including Cavaliers-Hawks and...

Mar 28, 202339 minEp. 475

Early look at Final Four Games, NBA MVP Price Shift + Miami Open Round of 16

March 27: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) start the week welcoming Grand Slam Champion Rennae Stubbs ( @rennaestubbs ) who handicaps the Round of 16 at the Miami Open including a marquee matchup between Barbora Krejcikova and Aryna Sabalenka. The trio also break down pricing in the outright market on both the men’s and women’s side before Jay and Drew give their initial thoughts on the Final Four games next weekend and conclude with the latest price shift for NBA MVP. (1:50) – Wom...

Mar 27, 202343 minEp. 474

Friday Sweet 16 Matchups, UConn-Gonzaga Saturday + NBA West Champion

March 24: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) break down all four Sweet 16 matchups on Friday with Vaughn Dalzell ( @VmoneySports ), beginning with San Diego State taking on the #1 overall seed Alabama. The trio also dig into Regional Finals between Florida Atlantic-Kansas State and disagree over UConn-Gonzaga, then Jay and Drew handicap the current standing of NBA MVP, Most Improved Player and 6th Man of the Year before wrapping up analyzing value bets to win the Western Conference (...

Mar 24, 202342 minEp. 473

Tottenham futures after Conte’s callout + Team USA’s next coach, CONCACAF Matches

Brad Thomas ( @MrBradThomas ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) are joined by former player Kyle Martino to analyze the impact of Antonio Conte’s rant after a subpar performance from Tottenham last weekend and how it could impact their standings at the end of PL season. The trio also delve into the best candidates to take over as USMNT coach, why Team USA should roll in their CONCACAF match Friday vs Grenada and young Americans to keep an eye on. Drew and Brad wrap the show with their favorite soccer b...

Mar 23, 202331 minEp. 472

WGC-Dell Match Play best bets: Head-to-Heads, Group Markets + Outright Long Shots

March 22: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) shine a light on why the Dell Match Play Championship is a unique handicap with Brady Kannon ( @lasvegasgolfer ) as well as highlight notable head-to-heads on Wednesday. They also break down if Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay could be upset in their respective groups as the Top 4 seeds of the Tournament and highlight long shots of intrigue to win it all. Drew then breaks down why he’s circled 76ers-Bulls and S...

Mar 22, 202333 minEp. 471

Aaron Rodgers impacting AFC Futures, Backing the Lions and Bears + Latest Draft buzz

Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) are joined by PFF’s Brad Spielberger ( @PFF_Brad ) to discuss how trades and free agency have reshaped futures prices in the NFL. The trio analyze Aaron Rodgers joining the Jets and Lamar Jackson’s contractual hurdles as well as highlight how the Lions, Bears and Falcons have bolstered their rosters this offseason. They also delve into shifts in pricing for the #1 Overall Pick before Jay and Drew touch on James Harden’s injury impacting NBA MVP and ...

Mar 21, 202338 minEp. 470

Sweet 16 Preview including Gonzaga-UCLA + Joel Embiid as the MVP Favorite

March 20: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) discuss results from the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament with Tim Murray ( @1TimMurray ) and handicap Sweet 16 games later this week. The trio go through all eight games on Thursday and Friday, analyzing live underdogs and futures ramifications of game outcomes. Jay and Drew also break down the shift in the NBA MVP race as Joel Embiid has emerged as the odds-on favorite over Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo. (2:55) – #3 Kansa...

Mar 20, 202346 minEp. 469

Indiana-Kent State, Kentucky-Providence Friday + Duke-Tennessee and more Saturday games

March 17: After the first full day of the NCAA tournament in the books, Jay ( @croucherJD ), Brad Thomas ( @MrBradThomas ) and Vaughn Dalzell ( @VmoneySports ) turn the page to Friday, previewing multiple games throughout the day including Kentucky-Providence and Indiana-Kent State. The trio also get a jump on Duke-Tennessee and more Second Round games Saturday as well as discuss prices shifts in futures markets. (00:00) – Thursday Recap: #15 Princeton shocks #2 Arizona and #13 Fuhrman beats #4 ...

Mar 17, 202329 minEp. 468

Liverpool to finish Top 4 in PL, Man City to overtake Arsenal + Best Matchweek 28 bets

March 16: Brad Thomas ( @MrBradThomas ) and Drew Dinsick ( @whale_capper ) welcome Neil Atkinson ( @Knox_Harrington ) of The Anfield Wrap to discuss what he’s witnessed in his 5-part documentary on Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp as well as discuss if The Reds can finish in the Top 4 of the Premier League. Neil also makes his case for why he’d back Man City to be Champions this year over Arsenal before Brad and Drew hand out their best bets of Matchweek 28. (01:15) – Behind the scenes with Jurgen Klopp...

Mar 16, 202322 minEp. 467

NCAA Tournament Preview: Live first round underdogs + Sweet 16, Final Four bets

March 15: On the eve of the first full day of the NCAA Tournament, Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew Dinsick ( @whale_capper ) prepare for all the games with Tom Casale ( @TheTomCasale ), starting with two First Four matchups Wednesday before pivoting to backing underdogs on the money line in the First Round. The trio also handicap pricing for Auburn and other long shots to advance to the second weekend before analyzing 2-seed UCLA as the favorite to win the West Region and conclude with Jay and Drew...

Mar 15, 202330 minEp. 466

Indian Wells Tuesday Matches and Futures + Bucks-Suns and MVP Favorites

March 14: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew Dinsick ( @whale_capper ) dig into the Round of 16 in the Women’s and Men’s Draw at Indian Wells with Caitlin Thompson ( @caitlin_thomps ) of Raquet Magazine as well as discuss pricing for Quarter Winners and Outright Champion. Jay and Drew also handicap Tuesday games in the NBA before touching on the race for MVP. (2:22) – Women’s Round of 16 Matches: Petra Kvitova-Jessica Pegula, Maria Sakkari-Karolina Pliskova, Coco Gauff-Rebecca Peterson and Barbora Kre...

Mar 14, 202339 minEp. 465

NCAA Tournament Bracket Reactions, Early Favorites and Fades

March 12: Jay (@croucherJD), Drew (@whale_capper) and Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) take on Selection Sunday and react to the NCAA Tournament bracket that was released. The trio offer insights on where they'll be looking across the bracket to see which teams can pose as threats to the favorites and analyze each region by previewing key matchups, potential upsets and top seeds that can make a deep run. (2:06) - Conference tournament reactions: Did any teams make a statement prior to March Madnes...

Mar 13, 202344 minEp. 464

Conference Tournament Breakdowns + Indian Wells

(02:00) - College Basketball Conference Tournament weekend: UConn making noise in New York and facing Marquette, Miami's chances in Greensboro, and the jam packed Big 12 semifinals. (11:00) - Keep your eye on Drake from the the Missouri Valley Conference. (17:40) - Best Bets for the weekend: Tennis action at Indian Wells and NBA slate.

Mar 10, 202327 minEp. 463

Arsenal's PL season outlook with Jessica Black + Liverpool surging, best bets

Jay (@croucherJD) and Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) are joined by SheKnowArsenal's Jessica Black (@JessinhoTweets) to react to Arsenal's victory vs. Bournemouth and the highlights of the Gunners' 2022-23 Premier League campaign, as well as preview this weekend's match at Fulham. They also discuss Liverpool's 7-0 drubbing of Manchester United and their opportunity to snag the final spot in the top-4. Jay and Brad wrap up by choosing their best bets of Matchweek 27. (0:33) – Reflecting on Arsenal's ...

Mar 09, 202318 minEp. 462
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