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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

NFL DPOY, OPOY and MVP + Warriors-Bucks, Celtics-Lakers and NBA Futures

December 13: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) analyze the Patriots downing the Cardinals before discussing the race for Defensive and Offensive Player of the Year as well as MVP with four weeks left in the regular season. They also highlight notable NBA matchups Tuesday – including Warriors-Bucks and Celtics-Lakers – and wrap up the show breaking down the NBA Champion outright market. (0:48) – Monday Night Football Recap: Patriots (-2.5) cover in 27-13 win at Cardinals (4:04) – Def...

Dec 13, 202234 minEp. 400

Stock Up on Lions, 49ers, Panthers + Previewing Patriots-Cardinals and World Cup Semis

December 12: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) start the week off discussing notable results from the NFC in week 14, analyzing what the outcome from Lions-Vikings, 49ers-Bucs and Panthers-Seahawks means moving forward. The duo also handicap the side, total and highlight intriguing player props in Patriots-Cardinals before wrapping up the show breaking down Argentina-Croatia and France-Morocco in the World Cup Semifinals. (01:30) – Stock Up/Stock Down: 49ers and Bucs (04:45) – Stock...

Dec 12, 202235 minEp. 399

Week 14 Preview: Ravens-Steelers, Dolphins-Chargers and more + Favorite bets this weekend

December 9: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Vaughn Dalzell ( @VmoneySports ) briefly look back on the Rams 4th quarter rally to beat the Raiders on Thursday Night Football, then shift to handicapping Sunday’s action, starting with divisional battles between the Jets-Bills and Ravens-Steelers. They also preview Panthers-Seahawks and Dolphins-Chargers as well has highlight their favorite bets of the weekend and wrap up with Jay’s breakdown of the remaining World Cup Quarterfinal matches. (1:00) – Rams ral...

Dec 09, 202229 minEp. 398

Raiders-Rams Preview, Make/Miss Playoff Prices + Thursday NBA best bets

December 8: Vaughn Dalzell ( @VmoneySports ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) start Thursday’s show previewing the Raiders as near-touchdown favorites on the road at the Rams and highlight notable player props of intrigue. They also handicap make/miss playoff prices for teams currently in the postseason and on the outside looking in and wrap up with their favorite looks in a 3-game slate in the NBA and Drew’s favorite Week 14 looks in the NFL. (0:50) – Raiders at Rams (8:42) – To Make the Playoffs: Ra...

Dec 08, 202234 minEp. 396

Early Week 14 Preview: Vikings-Lions and more, Betting DPOY + World Cup Quarters Preview

December 7: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) kickoff the show discussing the Lions as short home favorites against the Vikings before they are joined by Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) to dig into AFC division clashes between the Bengals-Browns and Jaguars-Titans before they highlight Eagles-Giants. The trio also discuss the race between Micah Parson and Nick Bosa for Defensive Player of the Year and get Sam’s thoughts on the race for Offensive Rookie of the Year. Jay and Drew then wrap the ...

Dec 07, 202235 minEp. 395

NFC South and NFC West Champion + Offensive Rookie of the Year

December 6: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) look back at the Bucs thrilling last second win over the Saints and dissect what the result means for backing a team to win the NFC South. Next, the duo focus on the race in the NFC West, analyzing the current prices for the 49ers and Seahawks before highlighting Ken Walker III as the favorite for OROY and other value wagers to consider. They wrap up the show dissecting Portugal vs Switzerland as the final match in the knockout stage. (0...

Dec 06, 202230 minEp. 394

Bengals, Chiefs and other AFC Futures + Saints-Bucs Preview

December 5: With week 13 nearly complete, Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) discuss how the market has reacted to 49ers futures now that Brock Purdy takes over as the starting quarterback for the remainder of the season. The duo also analyze current prices for contenders to win the AFC and NFC before shifting to handicapping the side, total and player props of intrigue in Saints vs Buccaneers on Monday Night Football and wrap up with a look at the World Cup. (02:10) – 49ers futures ...

Dec 05, 202233 minEp. 393

Week 13: 49ers-Dolphins, Chiefs-Bengals and more + Favorite bets of the weekend

December 2: Vaughn Dalzell ( @VmoneySports ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) breakdown the market fallout from Bills victory over the Patriots and then bring in Eric Eager (@ericeager_) to handicap multiple week 13 games. The analyze the Jets-Vikings, Dolphins-49ers and Chiefs-Bengals before concluded with Colts-Cowboys. Vaughn and Drew then unveil their favorite bet of the weekend before checking in one last time on shifting prices in USA-Netherlands at the World Cup. (00:50) – Bills cover in lopsid...

Dec 02, 202239 minEp. 392

Utah-USC, Purdue-Michigan and other Conference Title Games + Bills-Patriots Preview

December 1: Vaughn Dalzell ( @VmoneySports ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) are joined by Eric Froton ( @CFFroton ) to handicap Conference Championship weekend, starting with a rematch with Utah and USC, this time with the Trojans giving points. The trio also discuss if TCU can win and cover again against Kansas State before dissecting Georgia as massive favorites against LSU and Michigan in a similar situation facing Purdue. Vaughn and Drew then break down the side, total and intriguing player prop...

Dec 01, 202231 minEp. 391

USA-Netherlands Preview + Teaser-worthy NFL games this week

November 30: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) look back on USA’s victory over Iran and preview their path at the World Cup now that the Americans have advanced to the knockout round, starting with a Saturday match vs the Netherlands. The duo also preview Poland-Argentina before shifting their focus to Week 13 in the NFL, beginning with the Ravens as heavy favorites hosting the Broncos. They also discuss multiple games that could be attractive teaser legs in an unusual slate on Sund...

Nov 30, 202234 minEp. 390

USA-Iran World Cup Preview + Backing or Fading the Dolphins and other AFC Contenders

November 29: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) begin Tuesday’s show handicapping Team USA’s final match in group play against Iran and analyze where they see value in the Golden Ball market at the World Cup. The duo also analyze Dolphins futures as well as highlight Bengals, Chargers and Patriots as teams to monitor at their current prices in the AFC Champion market....

Nov 29, 202236 minEp. 389

NFC South Division Champion, Steelers-Colts Preview + Price Shifts for World Cup Favorites

November 28: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) look back on how Sunday’s results have tightened the race in the NFC South and AFC North divisions and share their looks for who they believe will finish the season atop the group. The duo also handicap Steelers vs Colts on Monday Night Football, analyzing the side, total and notable player props before wrapping up the show with their thoughts on Brazil, France, Spain and other World Cup favorites after the first week of the tournament....

Nov 28, 202228 minEp. 388

USA-England + Bengals-Titans, Raiders-Seahawks and Packers-Eagles

November 23: With a massive match set for the day after Thanksgiving, Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Brad Thomas ( @MrBradThomas ) delve into ways to attack USA-England at the World Cup and spotlight other games of note before welcoming Johnny Venezia (@_JohnnyVTV) to breakdown Sunday matchups in the NFL. The trio handicap the Titans getting points at home against the Bengals and the Seahawks as a short home favorite facing the Raiders. The also discuss with the Packers as touchdown underdogs at the Ea...

Nov 23, 202230 minEp. 387

NFL Thanksgiving Day Games + Tuesday World Cup Wagers

November 22: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) break down how to approach Team USA at the World Cup after their draw against Wales and preview France-Australia on Tuesday. The duo also dig into all three Thanksgiving Day games, starting with the Bills has a heavy road favorite against the Lions then shift their focus to the Cowboys flirting with laying double-digits against their NFC East rival Giants. They conclude with the Patriots visiting the Vikings as a short road underdog Tha...

Nov 22, 202231 minEp. 386

USA-Wales at the World Cup, Backing Cowboys Futures + Cardinals-49ers Preview

November 21: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) begin Monday’s show looking back on the Cowboys dismantling the Vikings and discuss avenues to back them in futures markets. The duo then handicap the side, total and notable player props between the Cardinals and 49ers on Monday Night Football before welcoming Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) to break down USA-Wales in the World Cup and highlight other countries he’s circled at the tournament....

Nov 21, 202227 minEp. 385

Cowboys-Vikings, Chiefs-Chargers and other Week 11 Games + Favorite bets this weekend

November 18: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) look back on the Titans beating the Packers on Thursday night, then bring in Pro Football Focus’ Brad Spielberger (@PFF_Brad) to dig into multiple week 11 matchups. The trio analyze the Patriots as a short favorite at home against the Jets, the Giants giving points against the Lions and the Vikings as a short home underdog hosting the Cowboys before concluding with the Chiefs as a moderate favorite at the Chargers. Jay and Drew then ana...

Nov 18, 202232 minEp. 384

Previewing Titans-Packers, TCU-Baylor and USC-UCLA + Best Thursday NBA Bets

November 17: Vaughn Dalzell ( @VmoneySports ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) provide insight in a critical Thursday Night Matchup between the Titans and Packers in Green Bay, handicapping the Packers as a short favorite as well as the total and player props to consider. The duo also breakdown undefeated TCU at Baylor as a very slight favorite and The Battle for LA between USC and UCLA before concluding the show with their favorite plays in a 3-game slate in the NBA....

Nov 17, 202231 minEp. 383

World Cup Preview: Handicapping Team USA + Brazil, Argentina, France as favorites

November 16: With the World Cup set to kick off Sunday, Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) are joined by Eric Alvarez (@EricAlvarezTV) to break down why there is optimism for Team USA heading into the tournament. The trio also analyze Brazil as the favorite to win the tournament, Argentina’s supporting cast around Lionel Messi, if it’s worthwhile fading England and Belgium and highlight their favorite looks in the outright market....

Nov 16, 202228 minEp. 382

Fading the Eagles, NFL OPOY and DPOY, Tuesday NBA Bets + West Champion

November 15: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) look back on the Commanders upsetting the undefeated Eagles as double-digit underdogs on Monday Night Football and discuss if Philadelphia is a fade moving forward. The duo also examine Justin Jefferson overtaking Tyreek Hill for Offensive Player of the Year favorite and shine a light on Micah Parsons as the odds-on favorite for DPOY. They conclude by handicapping Grizzles-Pelicans, Clippers-Mavericks and Western Conference contenders....

Nov 15, 202234 minEp. 381

Buying/Selling after Week 10: Vikings, Cowboys and others + Commanders-Eagles Preview

November 14: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) reflect on multiple week 10 results Sunday and analyze how they have adjusted their priors on the Vikings, Bills, Cowboys and others moving forward. The duo also handicap the side, total and intriguing props on Monday Night Football as the Eagles host the Commanders as double-digit favorites.

Nov 14, 202224 minEp. 380

NFC South Champion, Favorite NFL Week 10 Bets + NBA Awards Market Breakdown

November 11: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) reflect on the Panthers taking down the Falcons as a home underdog analyze if there is value betting into the NFC South Champion market. The duo then welcome Ken Barkley (@LockyLockerson) to handicap multiple NBA awards, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the favorite for Most Improved Player, why 6th Man of the Year of the year is a vulnerable market and if anyone has a shot to unseat Paolo Banchero for Rookie of the Year. Jay and Dr...

Nov 11, 202238 minEp. 379

Falcons-Panthers, TCU-Texas and UCF-Tulane + Thursday NBA bets

November 10: Vaughn Dalzell ( @VmoneySports ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) kick things off breaking down the side, total and player props they’ve circling between the Falcons and Panthers before shifting their focus to top 25 matchups between TCU-Texas and UCF-Tulane this weekend. The duo then highlight their favorite bets on Thursday night in the NBA.

Nov 10, 202225 minEp. 378

Attacking markets after Josh Allen injury news + Cowboys-Packers and Colts-Raiders

November 9: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) react to the most recent Josh Allen injury update, analyzing how they’d approach the Bills as favorites at home this week against the Vikings as well as ways to fade Buffalo in futures markets. They also dig into the Colts getting nearly a touchdown at the Raiders amidst a coaching change and conclude Wednesday handicapping the Cowboys as significant road favorites at the Packers....

Nov 09, 202231 minEp. 377

Comeback Player of the Year, Drew’s NFL Power Rankings + Chargers-49ers Preview

November 8: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) discuss the Ravens handling the Saints on the road on Monday Night before digging into Geno Smith as the favorite to win Comeback Player of the Year and analyzing if other players have a shot at winning the award at longer prices. Drew then unveils his Top 10 teams in the NFL following week 9 and conclude the show discussing the Chargers as a touchdown underdog at the 49ers....

Nov 08, 202233 minEp. 376

Buying/Selling teams after Week 9, Ravens-Saints Preview + Favorite Monday NBA bets

November 7: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) look back on notable week 9 results, including why they’d sell on the Bills and Josh Allen to win MVP right now as well as how to approach the Bears moving forward. The duo also handicap the side, total and notable player props between the Ravens and Saints on Monday Night Football before wrapping up the show with their favorite looks on a 15-game NBA slate tonight....

Nov 07, 202228 minEp. 375

Raiders-Jaguars, Titans-Chiefs + Favorite football bets this weekend

November 4: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) look back on the Eagles victory over the Texans on Thursday Night Football before welcoming John Daigle (@notJDaigle) to handicap the Raiders as short road favorites at the Jaguars and the Ravens giving points on the road at the Saints. The trio also analyze the Chiefs as a double-digit favorite on Sunday Night Football against the Titans. Jay and Drew then predict Derrick Henry’s rushing yard total before handing out their favorite bets...

Nov 04, 202233 minEp. 374

Eagles-Texans, Tennessee-Georgia and Clemson-Notre Dame + Best NBA bets Thursday

November 3: Vaughn Dalzell ( @VmoneySports ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) start Thursday’s show dissecting the side, total and notable player props as the Eagles head to Houston as a double-digit favorite against the Texans. The duo also handicap a massive matchup between National Title contenders Tennessee and Georgia as well as Notre Dame hosting Clemson has a short underdog. They conclude with their favorite looks in a very light night in the NBA....

Nov 03, 202230 minEp. 373

Value of QBs from the 2021 Draft Class to the line, Nets Futures + Breeders’ Cup best bets

November 2: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) kickoff Wednesday analyzing how much the Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Justin Fields and Mac Jones mean to the line and which signal-caller they value most. The duo then welcome Matt Bernier (@bernier_matt) to handicap multiple races at the Breeders’ Cup this weekend and wrap up the show breaking down Nets futures after parting ways with Steve Nash as well as analyze other intriguing prices for teams the win the Eastern Conference....

Nov 02, 202236 minEp. 372

NFL Coach of the Year, Early look at Chargers-Falcons and Seahawks-Cardinals in Week 9

November 1: Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) analyze if the Browns can make a run to the playoffs after their Monday Night Football victory before breaking down the current prices in the Coach of the Year market, including Nick Sirianni as the favorite and other coaches down the board where they see value. They also handicap the Falcons getting points at home to a Chargers team coming off a bye week and the Cardinals as a short home favorite to the Seahawks after losing by double d...

Nov 01, 202228 minEp. 371

“Trick or Treat” NFL teams to buy or sell, Previewing Bengals-Browns + Nets panic meter

October 31: October 31: In the spirit of Halloween, Jay ( @croucherJD ) and Drew ( @whale_capper ) discuss “trick or treat” teams they’re backing or fading coming out of Week 8 of the season – including the Vikings and 49ers. The duo also dig into the side, total and notable player props between the Bengals and Browns on Monday Night Football before wrapping up the show discussing if it’s time to panic for the Nets, Heat and Clippers as title contenders after two slow weeks to start the NBA seas...

Oct 31, 202235 minEp. 370
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