Thor Nystrom and Scott Bogman break down the biggest games and their favorite value plays for Week 3 of the college football season! Timestamps: Friday Games - 0:01:31 FSU (-2.5) @ LSU - 0:07:22 Coastal Carolina (-13.5) vs Buffalo - 0:09:30 Georgia Tech vs Ole Miss, - 0:13:00 Washington St vs Colorado St - 0:16:25 Memphis (-14) vs Arkansas St - 0:19:45 #24 Texas A&M (-5) vs #13 Miami - 0:22:10 #25 Oregon (-3.5) vs #12 BYU, 57.5 - 0:27:40 Washington (-3.5) vs #11 Michigan State, 56.5 - 0:30:5...
Sep 15, 2022•41 min•Ep. 200
Thomas Viola and Matt Freedman are joined by Captain Jack Andrews of Unabated.com to discuss thoughts and reactions to Week 1 of the NFL season, and discuss advantage betting, building models, and more ways to be a sharper bettor! Introduction - 0:00:00 Advantage Betting - 0:01:00 Avoiding Limits - 0:05:50 Calculating Edge - 0:08:35 Building Models - 0:12:40 NFL Week 1 Reactions - 0:20:20 Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers - 0:23:50 Atlanta Falcons vs LA Rams - 0:33:40 Minnesota Vikings vs ...
Sep 14, 2022•51 min•Ep. 198
Joe Pisapia is joined by Matt Freedman and Pat Fitzmaurice as they take an early look at the lines for Week 2 of the NFL season and pick out their favorite value spots, stay aways, and more! Introduction - 0:00:00 LA Chargers @ Kansas City Chiefs - 0:02:06 Miami Dolphins @ Baltimore Ravens - 0:05:45 New York Jets @ Cleveland Browns - 0:08:15 Washington Commanders @ Detroit Lions - 0:10:30 Indianapolis Colts @ Jacksonville Jaguars - 0:12:40 Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New Orleans Saints - 0:14:20 Caro...
Sep 13, 2022•41 min
Thor Nystrom joins Thomas Viola for their weekly early lookahead for the upcoming week's college football lines to identify the best values, largest potential movement, and Thor's favorite games! Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Liberty @ Wake Forest - 0:01:10 Toledo @ Ohio State - 0:02:45 Miami (FL) @ Texas A&M - 0:05:20 Michigan St @ Washington - 0:07:40 Kansas State vs Tulane - 0:12:35 Buffalo @ Coastal Carolina - 0:16:05 Western Kentucky @ Indiana - 0:19:50 Western Michigan @ Pitt - 0:...
Sep 12, 2022•56 min•Ep. 197
Thomas Viola and Matt Freedman are joined by Will Brinson ( @CBS Sports HQ ) to break down their favorite plays on the NFL Week 1 slate! Timestamps: Introductions - 0:00:00 Browns vs. Panthers (-1) - 0:03:35 Patriots at Dolphins (-3.5) - 0:12:00 Jaguars vs. Commanders (-2.5) - 0:20:35 Colts at Texans (+7) - 0:23:45 Giants vs. Titans (-5.5) - 0:32:28 49ers at Bears (+7) - 0:38:40 Buccaneers vs. Cowboys (+2.5) - 0:45:14 Broncos at Seahawks (+6.5) - 0:48:55 💵 New users to BetMGM are eligible for a...
Sep 09, 2022•59 min•Ep. 196
Scott Bogman and Thor Nystrom look ahead to the weekend’s college football slate to find you the best value, biggest line movements, and top games to bet on this weekend in CFB Introduction - 0:00:00 Boise St @ New Mexico - 0:01:50 Louisville @ UCF - 0:05:35 Games with Heavy Lopsided Money - 0:07:00 Maryland @ Charlotte - 0:016:20 Alabama @ Texas - 0:18:10 Baylor @ BYU - 0:19:53 Kentucky @ Florida - 0:23:16 Arizona State @ Oklahoma State - 0:25:45 Tennessee @ Pitt - 0:31:32 Thor’s Picks - 0:34:5...
Sep 09, 2022•50 min
Thomas Viola and Matt Freedman are joined by sports gambling expert Vegas Refund of The Action Network to break down their power rankings ahead of NFL Week 1! Introduction - 0:00:00 VR’s Higher Teams - 0:01:48 Matt’s a Donkey - 0:05:20 Matt’s Fades - 0:08:15 VR’s Fades - 0:10:40 Futures to Grab Before Kickoff - 0:15:35 Season Predictions: Best/Worst - 0:24:00 Week 1 Picks - 0:33:27 Thursday Night Football Breakdown - 0:40:00 💵 New users to BetMGM are eligible for a risk-free bet of up to $1000,...
Sep 07, 2022•48 min•Ep. 194
Thomas Viola sits down with Thor Nystrom to take an early look at the lines for Week 2 of the college football season! Introduction - 0:00:00 Alabama @ Texas - 0:01:43 USC @ Stanford - 0:07:00 Baylor @ BYU - 0:10:00 Kentucky @ Florida - 0:13:50 Mississippi St @ Arizona - 0:17:30 Ohio @ Penn State - 0:21:10 Duke @ Northwestern - 0:23:20 Boise St @ New Mexico - 0:27:20 Maryland @ Charlotte - 0:31:35 Hawai’i @ Michigan - 0:34:25 Virginia @ Illinois - 0:38:25 Oregon St @ Fresno St - 0:42:35 Iowa St ...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 193
CFB experts Thor Nystrom and Scott Bogman bring you their picks, insight, and analysis for their favorite games of college football's week 1 slate! Timestamps: Introductions - 0:00:00 Pitt vs West Virginia - 0:01:20 Illinois @ Indiana - 00:05:30 Louisiana Tech @ Missouri - 0:08:18 Notre Dame @ Ohio State - 0:14:45 Oregon @ Georgia - 0:17:40 Cincinnati @ Arkansas - 0:20:50 Utah @ Florida - 0:24:25 Houston @ UTSA - 0:27:35 Thor’s Picks - 0:30:30 💵 New users to BetMGM are eligible for a risk-free ...
Sep 01, 2022•43 min•Ep. 192
Thomas Viola and Matt Freedman are joined by VSiN's Matt Youmans to break down their favorite NFL Futures bets before the beginning of the season. Timestamps: Introductions - 0:00:00 J'Marr Chase OPOY - 0:01:38 Fly Eagles Fly - 0:04:30 Aaron Donald - 0:10:20 49ers to Win the West? - 0:12:35 Worst Record - 0:17:50 NFC South - 0:26:53 Longshots - 0:34:00 Super Bowl Predictions - 0:42:15 💵 New users to BetMGM are eligible for a risk-free bet of up to $1000, regardless of the outcome. Sign up at Be...
Aug 31, 2022•48 min•Ep. 191
Thomas Viola and Thor Nystrom look ahead to Thor's favorite games of Week 1 of the college football season, breaking down the largest line discrepancies and finding the best value on the board. Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Texas vs Louisiana-Monroe - 0:01:30 Louisiana Tech vs Missouri - 0:05:00 Western Michigan vs Michigan State - 0:07:31 Indiana vs Illinois - 0:09:20 Oregon vs Georgia - 0:14:25 Rice vs USC - 0:18:40 TCU vs Colorado - 0:22:25 Colorado State vs Michigan - 0:30:20 Utah vs Fl...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Thor Nystrom and Scott Bogman break down all 7 games of action on the first college football slate of the year! Introductions - 0:00:00 Nebraska v Northwestern - 0:3:00 Uconn @ Utah State - 0:09:53 Wyoming @ Illinois - 0:15:32 Charlotte @ FAU - 0:20:10 North Texas @ UTEP - 0:22:15 Nevada vs New Mexico St - 0:25:30 Vanderbilt @ Hawaii - 0:31:00 💵 New users to BetMGM are eligible for a risk-free bet of up to $1000, regardless of the outcome. Sign up at BetMGM using the promo code JUICE150: https:...
Aug 25, 2022•43 min
Thomas Viola and Matt Freedman are joined by Action network's Director of Predictive Analysis Sean Koerner to discuss NFL Player Props - how they evaluate them, how they come up with their projections, and most importantly, some of their favorites. Timestamps: How are Projections Made? - 0:02:56 What Makes You Play A Bet? - 0:10:30 Accounting For Regression - 0:12:45 Skyy Moore - 0:18:30 Amon-Ra St Brown - 0:23:00 Treylon Burks - 0:25:16 Austin Ekeler - 0:29:00 Justin Fields - 0:30:35 We’ve team...
Aug 24, 2022•47 min•Ep. 188
The NFL win totals market had been pretty quiet throughout the summer after the NFL's schedule release, the NFL Draft, and a flurry of big moves at quarterback earlier in the offseason. But we've got some small moves in the last few weeks. That's why Thomas Viola, and Matthew Freedman are joined by Jeff Parles ( @VSiNLive ) to break down the best bets heading into Week 1! Timestamps: Preseason Buzz - 0:02:15 Bet the Process - 0:06:30 In-Season Win Totals - 0:07:30 Matt’s Model - 0:09:20 Under or...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 187
For the casual bettor, wagering on NFL preseason football can often feel like an exercise in futility. If that, most starters only play a few possessions, and the quality of football is closer to a scrimmage in July than a showdown in September. That's why Thomas Viola, and Matthew Freedman welcome Action Network's, Chris Raybon to break down how to best approach betting on the NFL Preseason! Timestamps: Timestamps: Welcome - 0:00:00 Betting the Ravens - 0:02:35 Sharp Opinions - 0:04:50 Preseaso...
Aug 11, 2022•23 min•Ep. 186
Thomas Viola is joined by Premier League expert Nick Hennion of The Action Network to bring you a comprehensive breakdown of how to approach betting on the English Premier League! Timestamps: Kicking Off - 0:00:00 Race to the Title - 0:02:06 EPL Futures Bets - 0:05:00 Expected Goals - 0:10:00 Spotting Regression- 0:14:06 Home Advantage - 0:19:18 Three-Way Betting - 0:23:11 Playing Draws - 0:25:00 How to Handicap- 0:27:00 💵 New users to BetMGM can bet $10 to win $150 on any bet, regardless of th...
Aug 02, 2022•32 min•Ep. 185
Thomas Viola is joined by professional gambler Josh Frick (@JFrick87) to break down the best bets of UFC 277 Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Opening Bell - 0:00:01 Mayes vs. Abdelwahab - 0:00:46 Ankalaev vs. Smith - 0:02:20 Pantoja vs, Perez - 0:04:56 Paddy the Baddy - 0:07:31 Lewis vs. Pavlovich - 0:08:22 Moreno vs. Kara-France - 0:12:24 Pena vs. Nuñes - 0:16:48 Underdog Picks - 0:20:51 Helpful Links: Discord Chat (free!): https://discord.gg/YaVeB7J9hK Against the Spread: https://www.betting...
Jul 28, 2022•24 min•Ep. 184
If you’re an avid fan of sport and enjoy online sports betting, you might be surprised to learn that there are some rather bizarre sports around the world that many punters enjoy placing their wagers on... and if you didn’t consider “Rock, paper, scissors” a legitimate sport, you’re in for a surprise with our list featuring 7 of the weirdest sports that people do actually bet on. Take a look! Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Game of Thrones - 0:00:53 Pandemic Betting - 0:02:30 Multiplayer Wage...
Jul 26, 2022•25 min•Ep. 183
NASCAR is an extremely popular sport in the United States, especially in the country’s southern states. Just about every weekend all year long there is a big race around the country leading up to the end of the season when a NASCAR Cup champion is crowned. Fans of NASCAR can bet on a multitude of props, as well as the winner of each of these races, and the overall winner of the NASCAR Cup championship. Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Bad Betting Practices - 0:01:51 M&M 400 Picks - 0:06:08...
Jul 21, 2022•26 min•Ep. 182
Thomas Viola is joined by FantasyPros's own Joe Pisapia to take a look at the All-Star Game, Home Run Derby betting, and break down which teams he thinks you should have your eye on for the second half of the season. Timestamps: All-Star Weekend - 0:01:51 Home Run Derby - 0:04:28 Will the Orioles Lose? - 0:08:36 Futures Value - 0:13:06 Ohtani vs. Judge - 0:18:47 Joe’s Award Plays - 0:20:46 Angels Angles - 0:24:00 Teams to Watch - 0:26:50 💵 New users to BetMGM can bet $10 to win $150 on any bet,...
Jul 14, 2022•30 min•Ep. 181
It’s the age-old question that will never have a true answer: “Should I bet on the underdog or the favorite?”. While this question depends entirely on the two teams playing, there are some simple facts to understand about betting on both the underdog and the favorite. When a bettor bets on the favorite, they are choosing to go with the team that is expected to win. While this seems like a safe move, it’s not always the best in the long run. That's why we've invited Duane "The Rock" Colucci (Race...
Jul 11, 2022•25 min•Ep. 180
Thomas Viola is joined by Mikey Domagala (@Officialnbabuzz) to break down the latest Kevin Durant drama, discuss NBA futures, and more! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00 NBA Offseason News - 0:20:00 Odds to Land Kevin Durant - 0:01:00 Where Will Durant Go? - 0:03:30 NBA Futures Prices - 0:07:20 Value Plays - 0:08:49 Best Longshots - 0:13:30 MVP Odds - 0:15:30 Rookie of the Year Odds - 0:17:52 💵 New users to BetMGM can bet $10 to win $150 on any bet, regardless of the outcome. Sign up at BetMGM using ...
Jul 07, 2022•22 min•Ep. 179
Before playing with any online casino site, we recommend doing some research on your chosen casino. Check its payout percentage and payout speed, and whether its games are compatible with your devices and Internet connection speed. Every casino game has a house edge. This is essentially the statistical advantage the casino has over the player. If you're looking to win, try to find games and bets that offer the lowest house edge per bet. ALSO! Don't miss out on free money. Online casinos offer bo...
Jul 03, 2022•31 min•Ep. 178
A “bad beat” in sports betting is when you have a wager that looks like It will hit and then something unlucky happens to cost you the bet. Thomas Viola and Aaron Kessler walk through some of the most devastating examples of bad beats across different sports below to illustrate what this means. Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 What is a “Bad Beat” - 0:01:10 Bad Beat: UNC vs. Kansas - 0:04:25 When to Hedge and Middle - 0:06:40 Recent PGA Bad Beats - 0:09:10 Arron’s History of Bad Beats - 0:12:1...
Jun 21, 2022•28 min•Ep. 177
There were plenty of questions surrounding Golden State Warriors' power forward Draymond Green’s availability for the team’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, January 9, but those discussions shifted to the sportsbooks in the following days. The question is whether bettors who took the under on Green’s player prop lines will be paid out, or if him being officially out is a “known event” and therefore void. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 16, 2022•41 min•Ep. 176
MLS is one of the most exciting soccer leagues in the world. North America’s version of the English Premier League is ideal for people who want to bet on MLS games throughout the year. Typically, each team plays 34 regular-season games prior to playoffs, with 14 top-tier American and Canadian clubs competing for the MLS Cup Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Why Bet MLS? - 0:01:57 MLS Over Edges - 0:06:07 3-Way Betting - 0:10:45 Road Dogs - 0:13:46 Mailbag - 0:17:31 MLS Futures We Like - 0:21:14...
Jun 10, 2022•31 min•Ep. 175
Thomas Viola is joined by Scott Spreitzer of Doc's Sports to break down the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors, as well as the NHL Conference Final Matchups between the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers in the East, and Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche in the West! Timestamps: Intros - 0:00:00 NBA Finals Betting Breakdown: 0:00:30 NBA Finals Game 1 - 0:11:00 NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference Finals - 0:17:45 NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Finals - 0...
Jun 01, 2022•40 min•Ep. 174
One team will lift the Champions League trophy on Saturday when Liverpool and Real Madrid collide in the 2022 UEFA Champions League final at Stade de France in Paris. Liverpool is looking to pull off a treble of trophies -- FA Cup, the Champions League, and the EFL Cup -- something that hasn't been done by any team since Manchester United in 1999. So Thomas Viola and Nigel Staley are here to help you find the best betting opportunities to help you cash! Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Who wil...
May 27, 2022•27 min•Ep. 173
Thomas Viola is joined by Josh Perry of Action Network to break down the field for the PGA Championship this week at Southern Hills, give out their best bets, hear from the course's Senior Caddie and more! Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Who are the Betting Favorites? - 0:01:50 Josh’s Favorites - 0:02:30 Weather Factors - 0:05:00 Viktor Hovland - 0:08:15 Importance of Short Game - 0:09:45 Expected Final Score Range - 0:13:00 Tiger Woods - 0:16:45 Picking Matchups - 0:19:35 Favorign Scramble P...
May 17, 2022•25 min•Ep. 172
Thomas Viola is joined by Jeff Parles to talk about the NFL schedule release, break down some team win totals, and talk about the best strategies for team win total betting! Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Knowing the Schedule - 0:01:00 How to bet Win Totals: - 0:02:00 New York Jets Win Totals - 0:08:30 Kansas City Chiefs Win Totals - 0:14:00 San Francisco 49ers Win Total - 0:19:30 Green Bay Packers Win Total - 0:23:20 Cincinnati Bengals Win Total - 0:29:50 In-Season Adjusted Totals - 0:31:00...
May 17, 2022•34 min•Ep. 171
