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Covering the Spread

Covering The Spreadfanduel.com
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, Bears at Patriots

It looks like Mac Jones will make his return for the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football as they host the Chicago Bears. Can the Patriots cover an 8.5-point spread? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing Jones' return, ambiguous backfields, and his favorite touchdown and yardage props at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Oct 24, 202221 min

NFL Week 7 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022

Player props for Week 7 are cropping up at FanDuel Sportsbook. Which ones present value we should pounce on and bet? JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the week, discussing situations he's targeting, yardage props he likes, and players who are undervalued in the any-time touchdown market.

Oct 21, 202224 min

NFL Week 7 Betting Preview 2022

Week 7 in the NFL features some big out-of-conference games and an AFC North showdown. How should we bet the marquee games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the week, discussing his read on those key games and his favorite bets for Sunday's action.

Oct 20, 202226 min

College Football Week 8 Betting Preview 2022

Coming off a huge Week 7, we've got another fun offering in Week 8 for college football. How should we bet Saturday's biggest games? The Power Ranks' Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the weekend, discussing his read on some key showdowns, where he's seeing value within them, and his favorite bets of the week at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Oct 19, 202221 min

NFL Week 7 First Look and MLB Preview for Tuesday 10/18/22

Week 7 in the NFL seems to be thin on betting value. Which bets present enough of an edge to bet them early in the week? numberFire's Jim Sannes discusses that, outlining where his numbers show value at FanDuel Sportsbook and whether he's willing to bet it (12:25). Earlier, Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins to preview Game 5 between the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians and the National League Divisional Series between the San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies (0:47).

Oct 18, 202228 min

Monday Night Football and NBA Opening Night Preview

Week 6 concludes Monday night as the Los Angeles Chargers host the Denver Broncos. Which bets stand out for that one at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview that game, outlining his view of the traditional markets and player props. Vecchio also gives his read on Tuesday night's NBA opening slate of games (16:17).

Oct 17, 202225 min

NFL Week 6 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022

Even if we can't find value in traditional markets for the Buffalo Bills at the Kansas City Chiefs, we can still bet it via the player prop market. Which angles should we look to attack in that game and others in Week 6? JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down the week, discussing his read on Bills at Chiefs, situations he's targeting, and his favorite yardage and touchdown props at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Oct 14, 202224 min

NFL Week 6 Betting Preview 2022

Week 6 in the NFL is headlined by Sunday afternoon's duel between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. Where can we find betting value within that and other key Week 6 games? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview Chiefs versus Bills and the Dallas Cowboys at the Philadelphia Eagles before discussing other bets he likes this week at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Oct 13, 202228 min

College Football Week 7 Betting Preview 2022

Week 7 is one of the biggest mid-season college football slates in recent memory. How should we bet the slate's featured games? Ben Stevens of Sports Grid joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview Penn State at Michigan, Alabama at Tennessee, and Oklahoma State at TCU before outlining his favorite bets of the week at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Oct 12, 202235 min

NFL Week 6 First Look and MLB Strikeout Props for Tuesday 10/11/22

Week 6 features some huge matchups in the NFL. Can we find value in the early-week betting odds for them? numberFire's Jim Sannes takes a first look at Week 6, outlines where his numbers are seeing value, and discusses whether he's betting it or not (11:43). Before that, Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) previews Tuesday's opening games for the MLB Divisional Series and discusses his favorite strikeout props at FanDuel Sportsbook (0:43).

Oct 11, 202231 min

Monday Night Football Betting Preview: Raiders at Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs are 7.5-point favorites Monday night against the Las Vegas Raiders. Can the Raiders keep things close and get the cover? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing the spread, player props that stand out, and touchdown props to consider at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Oct 10, 202229 min

NFL Week 5 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022

Week 5's NFL slate is one defined by larger spreads and potential role changes at running back. How should those things play into our prop-betting cards at FanDuel Sportsbook? JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to talk through player props for the week, discussing which backs could be rising or declining, how the spread impacts his process, and his favorite yardage and touchdown props.

Oct 07, 202222 min

NFL Week 5 Betting Preview 2022

Week 5 is headlined by a big divisional battle between the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals but also has some other potentially fun contests. How should we bet those key games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down the week's biggest games, discuss value bets within them, and outline other bets to target across Week 5.

Oct 06, 202231 min

College Football Week 6 Betting Preview 2022

Saturday's college football slate features massive showdowns with some surprise undefeateds. How should we bet those games at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview TCU at Kansas, Tennessee at LSU, and Utah at UCLA before detailing his favorite bets across Week 6.

Oct 05, 202220 min

NFL Week 5 First Look and MLB Strikeout Props for Tuesday 10/4/22

Week 5's opening NFL lines actually present some value in favorites for the first time all season. Which numbers should we actually lock in early in the week? numberFire's Jim Sannes provides his first look at Week 5 and outlines where his numbers see value and which bets he's targeting at FanDuel Sportsbook (9:58). Additionally, Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins the show to break down his favorite strikeout props for Tuesday night's baseball slate (0:39), and Sannes recaps bets recommended on...

Oct 04, 202231 min

Monday Night Football Betting Preview: Rams at 49ers

Monday Night Football brings a big NFC West duel as the Los Angeles Rams visit the San Francisco 49ers. Which bets should we make for the game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the matchup as the two discuss traditional markets, their favorite player props, and which touchdown-scorer bets are showing value to them.

Oct 03, 202227 min

NFL Week 4 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022

Week 4 in the NFL comes with some player turnover and potentially blustery weather. How should that impact our player-prop-betting process? JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing how those factors play into his approach, which situations he's attacking this week, and his favorite yardage and touchdown props across Sunday's action.

Sep 30, 202220 min

NFL Week 4 Betting Preview 2022

Week 4's NFL action features several matchups between teams with Super Bowl aspirations. Who should we bet to come out on top in those games? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview those games, discussing how he thinks they'll play out, bets he's targeting within them, and his favorite bets across all of Week 4.

Sep 29, 202227 min

College Football Week 5 Betting Preview 2022

Week 5 in college football features a couple key SEC games with Ole Miss hosting Kentucky and Arkansas hosting Alabama. How can we attack betting markets in those games? Collin Wilson of The Action Network joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview those games, lay out his favorite bets of the week, and discuss which data he emphasizes when betting college football.

Sep 28, 202236 min

NFL Week 4 First Look and MLB Strikeout Props for Tuesday 9/27/22

Week 4 markets are now fully open across the NFL. Which bets should we lock in now before numbers move? numberFire's Jim Sannes takes a first look at the Week 4 lines and identifies where his numbers are seeing value (20:30). Earlier, Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins to discuss his favorite strikeout props for Tuesday night (0:42), and numberFire's Brandon Gdula provides a betting preview of the Sanderson Farms Championship (9:03).

Sep 27, 202242 min

Monday Night Football Betting Preview: Cowboys at Giants

Monday night's matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants may not be the flashiest, but it does present some opportunities for betting. Where can we find edges at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the contest, discussing his view of the traditional markets, which props stand out, and other bets he's looking to make tonight. (UPDATE: Michael Gallup will reportedly be inactive tonight.)

Sep 26, 202223 min

NFL Week 3 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022

Week 3 once again features some ambiguous situations across the NFL. How can we exploit those situations when betting player props? JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the week, discussing the impact of game environment on player props, players due for regression after two games, and his favorite props across all of Week 3's remaining games.

Sep 23, 202219 min

NFL Week 3 Betting Preview 2022

Week 3 in the NFL features some big matchups for teams with Super Bowl aspirations. Where can we find betting value within those games? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the week's biggest games, outlining how teams match up with their opposition, key bets within those games, and other bets they're targeting in Week 3.

Sep 22, 202226 min

College Football Week 4 Betting Preview 2022

Week 4's college football slate features some big early-season conference games. How should we bet the big showdowns? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the biggest matchups, discuss where he's seeing value within them, and lay out his favorite bets across the entire week.

Sep 21, 202229 min

NFL Week 3 First Look and MLB Strikeout Props for Tuesday 9/20/22

With Week 2 fully in the rearview mirror, it's time to look ahead to Week 3. Which bets stand out across FanDuel Sportsbook this week? numberFire's Jim Sannes discusses where his model is seeing value and whether he's willing to bet it or not (24:10). Earlier, Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins to discuss his favorite strikeout props for Tuesday night (0:42), and numberFire's Brandon Gdula hops on and previews this week's Presidents Cup from a betting perspective (9:30).

Sep 20, 202239 min

NFL Week 2 Monday Night Football Preview 2022

Week 2's Monday Night Football slate brings two games to the table with the Buffalo Bills hosting the Tennessee Titans and the Philadelphia Eagles squaring off with the Minnesota Vikings. How should we bet both games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams and numberFire's Jim Sannes preview the two games, discussing their view of the games, any traditional markets they're betting, and which player props stand out to them.

Sep 19, 202227 min

NFL Week 2 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022

Week 2's player-prop markets allow us to take advantage of new information before it's fully baked into the market. Which situations are worth pouncing on at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to discuss his single-game prop-betting process, situations he's looking to attack this week, and his favorite bets on the board.

Sep 16, 202223 min

NFL Week 2 Betting Preview 2022

Week 2's NFL games may not have the same gusto as Week 1's, but there are still some intriguing games and spots to attack based on what we saw the opening week. Which bets should we target for Week 2 at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams and numberFire's Jim Sannes preview the week, discussing some key games, how to properly account for the opening games, and their favorite bets of the week. The Kansas City Chiefs versus Los Angeles Chargers preview portion of the podcast beings at the ...

Sep 15, 202234 min

College Football Week 3 Betting Preview 2022

Week 3 in college football comes with some intriguing non-conference matchups. Where can we find betting value in these games? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss early-season movement in his betting model, how he's betting the week's featured games, and his favorite bets across the entire weekend.

Sep 14, 202229 min

NFL Week 2 First Look and MLB Strikeout Props for Tuesday 9/13/22

With Week 1 in the books, it's time to dig into Week 2 NFL betting lines. Where can we find value in the opening numbers? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down where his betting model is seeing value and whether he's betting it or not (10:02). Earlier, Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins to discuss his favorite strikeout props for Tuesday night (0:35), and Sannes recaps recommended bets from the previous week in both the NFL and college football (20:23).

Sep 13, 202227 min
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