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Covering the Spread

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A daily sports-betting podcast hosted by FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes and a rotating group of analysts, Covering the Spread outlines where you can find value at FanDuel Sportsbook when betting football, basketball, baseball, golf, NASCAR, and more.
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Episodes

Monday Night Football Betting Preview: Broncos at Seahawks

To wrap up Week 1, Russell Wilson leads the Denver Broncos back to his old stomping grounds to face the Seattle Seahawks. Can Seattle pull off an upset in the opener? FanDuel's Ryan Williams and numberFire's Jim Sannes preview Monday Night Football, discussing the traditional markets for the game and where we can find value in the player-prop market.

Sep 12, 202225 min

NFL Week 1 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022

Week 1 brings plenty of ambiguous roles and uncertainty, which presents opportunity for betting player props. Which bets should we look to target based on the numbers at FanDuel Sportsbook? JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his prop-betting process, what he's looking for within a prop menu, and his favorite bets across Week 1's games.

Sep 08, 202220 min

NFL Week 1 Betting Preview 2022

Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season kicks off Thursday night. Which bets stand out across the opening week at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview Week 1's biggest games, discuss potential betting angles within them, and pinpoint the best bets to make right now across the entirety of the weekend.

Sep 08, 202235 min

College Football Week 2 Betting Preview 2022

Week 2's college football slate features a couple of teams that impressed in Week 1. Can they run it back and notch another win on Saturday? Drew Martin of Wager Talk and Sports Grid joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss keeping a level head about last week's games, the biggest contests of Week 2, and his favorite bets across all of college football this week.

Sep 07, 202226 min

NFL Week 1 First Look and MLB Strikeout Props for Tuesday 9/6/22

Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season is finally here. Which spreads and moneylines are currently showing value at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Jim Sannes discusses that in a first look at the opening week's numbers (12:43). Earlier in the show, Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins to discuss his favorite strikeout props Tuesday night across Major League Baseball.

Sep 06, 202224 min

Donovan Mitchell Trade Fallout and MLB Betting for Friday 9/2/22

On Thursday, the Utah Jazz traded Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers for a package of players and picks. What's the Cavs' ceiling with Mitchell in the fold? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to discuss his view of the Cavs' standing in the East and their 2022-23 win total. Then, Sannes discusses his favorite moneylines and strikeout props across Friday's baseball slate (10:09).

Sep 02, 202218 min

College Football Week 1 Betting Preview 2022

Week 1 of college football brings a loaded slate with a handful of high-profile games. Where can we find betting edges within those games? Parker Fleming of CFB-Graphs.com joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview Notre Dame at Ohio State and Oregon at Georgia before dishing out his favorite bets across all of Week 1.

Aug 31, 202236 min

MLB Moneylines and Strikeout Props for Wednesday 8/31/22

We get Jacob deGrom on the bump tonight for the New York Mets in a big matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Which bets should we lock in for that game? numberFire's Jim Sannes discusses two components of that game in outlining the top moneylines and strikeout props to bet for Wednesday night. Later, Sannes discusses where his numbers are showing value for the NASCAR Cup Series' Cook Out Southern 500 and Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix (10:50).

Aug 31, 202221 min

Strikeout Props for Tuesday 8/30/22 and NFL Week 1 Moneylines

Tuesday night features a handful of interesting pitchers across Major League Baseball. Which of them are undervalued in the strikeout prop department? Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the night and discuss his favorite props at FanDuel Sportsbook. Later, Sannes breaks down two NFL Week 1 moneylines where his numbers are showing value (11:20).

Aug 30, 202218 min

MLB Moneylines and Strikeout Props for Monday 8/29/22

Monday's MLB slate is limited but still features some value in both the moneyline and strikeout-prop markets. Which bets should we look to lock in at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down what his numbers are saying in both markets, highlighting one moneyline showing value and two strikeout props. Later, Sannes recaps the bets recommended across last week's shows.

Aug 29, 202220 min

MLB Player Props for Friday 8/26/22 and an NFL Season-Long Prop

What MLB props stand out on Friday's 15-game slate? numberFire's Tom Vecchio dives into identifying home run props along with one strikeout prop. Finally, a season-long NFL prop for a running back, who has a big opportunity this season.

Aug 26, 202219 min

MLB Player Props for Thursday 8/25/22 and NFL Season-Long Prop

What MLB props stand out on Thursday's slate? numberFire's Tom Vecchio dives into identifying home run props along with one strikeout prop. Finally, a season-long NFL prop for a running back, who has a big opportunity this season.

Aug 25, 202220 min

College Football Week 0 Betting Preview 2022

The 2022 college football season officially gets underway this weekend. Where can we find value across Week 0 at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his college-football betting model, his read on some of Week 0's key games, and the best bets on the board.

Aug 24, 202222 min

Strikeout Props for Tuesday 8/23/22 and TOUR Championship Betting Preview

Tuesday features a huge offering of MLB games and some fun markets for later in the week. Where can we find the best betting values? Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down his favorite strikeout props for Tuesday night. Later, numberFire's Brandon Gdula joins to discuss which golfers are undervalued for this week's TOUR Championship (9:52). Finally, Sannes discusses bets his numbers like for Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 in Daytona (23:00)....

Aug 23, 202230 min

MLB Strikeout Props for Monday 8/22/22 and AFC North Futures

On Thursday, Deshaun Watson was suspended 11 games following nearly two dozen accusations of sexual misconduct. What's the Cleveland Browns' outlook in 2022 now that we have more clarity on the situation? numberFire's Jim Sannes analyzes the futures market by looking at both the Browns' futures and the AFC North divisional odds. Sannes also details his favorite strikeout props on Monday's baseball slate.

Aug 22, 202218 min

MLB Moneylines for Thursday 8/18/22 and NASCAR at Watkins Glen

Which MLB moneylines stand out across Thursday's action? numberFire's Jim Sannes looks at opening numbers and outlines one spot where his numbers are showing value. Sannes also discusses his strikeout projections for the day and where we may be able to find value once lines open. Finally, Sannes discusses what his NASCAR betting model is saying about both the Cup Series and Xfinity Series this weekend at Watkins Glen (8:51).

Aug 17, 202217 min

College Football Preseason Modeling and Win Totals

This is the final week before actual college football games begin, meaning it's our last chance to lock in preseason win totals. Which ones stand out across the Big Ten and SEC? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss the nuts and bolts of his college football win total model, why it differs from his in-season model, and where he's seeing value in the market at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Aug 17, 202232 min

Strikeout Props for Tuesday 8/16/22 and BMW Championship Betting

Which strikeout props stand out on Tuesday's loaded baseball slate? Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his favorite props of the night. Later, numberFire's Brandon Gdula joins the show to outline his favorite bets for the BMW Championship, the penultimate event of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Playoffs (10:20 mark in the podcast).

Aug 16, 202225 min

MLB Moneylines and Strikeout Props for Monday 8/15/22

Monday brings a healthy slate of baseball games to bet. Where can we find the best value within them based on the odds at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the night, discussing two moneylines his numbers like, one strikeout prop, and some spots to turn to for some home-run bets. Sannes later recaps bets discussed on last week's shows.

Aug 15, 202222 min

Betting Season-Long NFL Player Props With JJ Zachariason

With preseason games getting underway, our window for betting season-long player props is starting to close. Where can we find the best lingering value at FanDuel Sportsbook? JJ Zachariason of the Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast and LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his projections-building process, regular-season-leader markets, and his favorite individual player props on the board for 2022.

Aug 12, 202224 min

MLB Field of Dreams Betting and NFL Week 1 Spreads

Major League Baseball's second annual Field of Dreams game is tonight between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds. Where can we find betting value in that game? numberFire's Jim Sannes lays out his favorite bets for that game, focusing on a moneyline and a home-run prop. Later, Sannes outlines his two favorite bets for Week 1 of the NFL regular season (8:01) and discusses where his model is seeing value for this week's NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series races at Richmond (12:06).

Aug 11, 202219 min

NFL Preseason Week 1 Betting Preview With Joe Ostrowski

Week 1 of the 2022 NFL preseason is fast approaching. What do we need to know before we start betting preseason games? Joe Ostrowski of BetQL Daily and 670 The Score joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his process for betting the preseason and his favorite bets for Week 1 of the preseason.

Aug 10, 202230 min

Strikeout Props for Tuesday 8/9/22 and a FedEx St. Jude Championship Preview

Beginning this week, Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) will join Covering the Spread each Tuesday to break down his favorite strikeout props. He joined numberFire's Jim Sannes to outline his favorite selection on a loaded slate of games. Then, numberFire's Brandon Gdula joins the show to preview the FedEx St. Jude Championship and outline his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Aug 09, 202223 min

MLB Moneylines and Strikeout Props for Monday 8/8/22

With football season looming, Covering the Spread is officially transitioning into being a daily show. The party gets started Monday with a seven-game baseball slate. Where can we find the best betting values on the board? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down his favorite moneylines and strikeout props for the night and what his numbers are saying about each bet. Sannes also outlines the format for the new-look show and discusses the plan going forward.

Aug 08, 202221 min

NFL, College Football, and MLB Futures Check-In With Edward Egros

With the NFL preseason beginning, the MLB trade deadline passed, and college football just around the corner, now's a great time to dabble in the futures market. Where can we find the best value in each? Edward Egros of More Ways to Win joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to outline his read on divisional futures, the Heisman Trophy market, and the MLB playoff race entering the home stretch. At the end, Feng and Sannes discuss an exciting schedule change for the podcas...

Aug 04, 202236 min

Accounting for NFL and MLB News and Roster Changes With Donnie Seymour

In both the NFL and MLB, news is going to fire fast this weekend. The NFL has training camps, and baseball's trade deadline is next week. How can we properly account for all of this news when making bets? Donnie Seymour of Sports Grid joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss which news at training camp matters, teams he's monitoring for news during camps, and how we can account for altered rosters when betting baseball in August.

Jul 29, 202242 min

NFL News Roundup With Kevin Cole

NFL training camps are set to open across the next couple of weeks. What is the betting fallout of recent news across the league entering camp? Kevin Cole of PFF and the Unexpected Points Podcast joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss the Carolina Panthers' trade for Baker Mayfield, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' new-look offense, the Trey Lance-led San Francisco 49ers, and more.

Jul 18, 202244 min

The 150th Open Championship Betting Preview With Stephen Hennessey

The golf world heads to St. Andrews' Old Course for The 150th Open Championship this week. Where can we find betting value for 2022's final major? Stephen Hennessey of Golf Digest and the Be Right podcast joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the event, discussing intricacies of the course, his view of the favorites, and which bets he likes most based on the odds at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Jul 12, 202238 min

Takeaways From 2022 NFL Betting Models

With training camps just around the corner, now's a good time to dig deeper into 2022 NFL betting models. What can we learn when trying to project the upcoming season? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes dig into their individual models, outline key takeaways from building them, and discuss which bets may arise from those findings.

Jul 08, 202251 min

Wimbledon Third Round Betting Preview With Pamela Maldonado

The opening two rounds for the men's and women's tennis tournaments at Wimbledon are wrapping up Thursday. What are key betting takeaways from those matches? Pamela Maldonado of Yahoo! joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss her views of the opening rounds, how it impacts the futures market, and which bets she likes for Friday's round-three matches.

Jun 30, 202242 min
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