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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

NBA and NHL Betting for Wednesday 1/25/23

Wednesday night is a big one with 10 games in the NBA and 5 in the NHL. Where can we find betting value for each at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview both, outlining NBA props he's targeting, NHL traditional markets, and player props on the NHL side, as well.

Jan 25, 202325 min

NBA Betting for Tuesday 1/24/23 and PGA Farmers Insurance Open

With seven games in the NBA on Tuesday night, which bets are showing value? numberFire's Brandon Gdula joins Jim Sannes to preview a couple of nationally televised games and dig into his model's favorite bets (4:15). Later, Gdula runs through this week's PGA Tour event at Torrey Pines and lays out his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook for the Farmers Insurance Open (11:46).

Jan 24, 202324 min

NFL Conference Championships First Look 2022

The NFL's Conference Championship matchups are now set with the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Cincinnati Bengals and the Philadelphia Eagles going up against the San Francisco 49ers. Where can we find betting value in the opening markets at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Jim Sannes runs through what his numbers are saying for both games, discussing alterations he's making for Patrick Mahomes' health and two moneylines he's locking in now.

Jan 23, 202318 min

NFL Divisional Round Player Prop Betting Preview 2022

The NFL's Divisional Round comes with an expansive menu of player props at FanDuel Sportsbook. Which ones present the best value? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview the weekend, discussing players in evolving roles, yardage bets, touchdown-scorers, and more.

Jan 20, 202328 min

NFL Divisional Round Betting Preview 2022

The NFL's Divisional Round brings four games with the potential for fireworks. How should we bet those games based on the markets at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the slate, discussing all four games, key factors to consider within them, and his favorite bets of the week.

Jan 19, 202331 min

NBA and NHL Player Props for Wednesday 1/18/23

Wednesday night features a nine-game slate in the NBA with five in the NHL. Where can we find betting value for each? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to break down both, discussing his favorite bets across the NBA, his process for NHL player props, and his favorite bets there for Wednesday night.

Jan 18, 202326 min

NFL Divisional Round First Look and PGA American Express Preview 2023

The matchups are all set for the NFL's Divisional Round, meaning we have opening markets to investigate. Where does the value lie with where the market currently sits? numberFire's Jim Sannes digs into what his numbers say and outlines one game where he's looking to bet both the spread and the total (3:34). Later, Brandon Gdula joins to discuss what his numbers are saying about the PGA Tour's American Express and its unique format (12:38).

Jan 17, 202332 min

Monday Night Football Betting Preview, Cowboys at Buccaneers

Wild Card Weekend wraps up Monday night as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Dallas Cowboys. Where can we find betting value in this one at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFIre's Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing his view of the traditional markets, which yardage bets stand out, and his favorite touchdown bets of the night.

Jan 16, 202328 min

NFL Wild Card Weekend Player Prop Betting Preview 2022

The playoffs can sometimes bring changes to a player's role, offering up some volatility in the player prop market. Which players could benefit from high-leverage games? numberFire's Brandon Gdula joins Jim Sannes to preview Wild Card Weekend, discussing players primed to get a usage bump, how to bet their prop markets, and other player props he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Jan 13, 202324 min

NFL Wild Card Weekend Betting Preview 2022

Six games are set to kickoff beginning Saturday for the NFL's Super Wild Card Weekend. Where can we find betting value across the games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the key matchups, outline how he sees them going down, and discuss his favorite bets of the week.

Jan 12, 202333 min

NBA Player Props for 1/11/23

Eight games are scheduled across the NBA on Wednesday night, giving us ample opportunities to find quality bets. Which should we lock in at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to discuss his process for betting player props, which props he likes tonight, and other bets where he's seeing value for the slate.

Jan 11, 202322 min

NBA Betting for 1/10/23 and Sony Open in Hawaii Preview

With the NFL now into the playoffs, it's time to shift more focus toward the NBA. Which bets stand out across the seven games on Tuesday night? numberFire's Brandon Gdula joins Jim Sannes to discuss his process for betting basketball and his favorite bets Tuesday at FanDuel Sportsbook (3:58). Later, Gdula gives a rundown of the PGA Tour's Sony Open in Hawaii and outlines which golfers are undervalued there (20:51).

Jan 10, 202330 min

NFL Wild Card Weekend First Look 2022

After a thrilling Week 18, the Wild Card Weekend matchups for the NFL have been set. Where can we find value in the opening betting markets? numberFire's Jim Sannes runs through what his numbers are saying about the slate, laying out the spots where he sees value and whether he's betting that now or holding out for a better number later.

Jan 09, 202321 min

NFL Week 18 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022

Week 18 presents plenty of obstacles for betting player props with motivation varying wildly from one team to the next. Which props stand out once we account for this? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to discuss this, outlining fluid situations he's targeting, how to handle motivation, and his favorite props for Week 18 at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Jan 06, 202329 min

NFL Week 18 Betting Preview 2022

Week 18 features several win-or-go-home matchups and others with big playoff implications. How should we bet those contests at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss that, previewing the slate's biggest games and outlining his favorite bets of the week.

Jan 05, 202336 min

College Football National Championship Betting Preview: TCU vs. Georgia

After a pair of thrilling semifinal games, the Georgia Bulldogs and TCU Horned Frogs are set to battle Monday for the College Football National Championship. How should we bet the game at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing his read on the traditional markets and player props and where he's seeing value.

Jan 04, 202326 min

NFL Week 17 Betting Preview 2022

Week 17 has several key matchups that will go a long way toward determining both byes and playoff spots. Where can we find betting value within the biggest games? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview those matches, outlining his read on them, which bets he's locking in, and where else he's turning across FanDuel Sportsbook's Week 17 spreads, totals, and moneylines.

Dec 29, 202231 min

College Football Playoff Semifinals Betting Preview 2022

The College Football Playoff Semifinals are set for Saturday night. Which bets stand out for both Georgia versus Ohio State and Michigan versus TCU? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview both of those games, outlining his read on both the traditional markets and player props available at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Dec 28, 202227 min

NFL Week 17 First Look and Power Rankings Update 2022

Week 17 features a bunch of games with big playoff implications for at least one of the teams. Where can we find betting value based on the odds at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Jim Sannes runs through what his numbers are saying about this week, lays out his favorite bets, and digs into his power rankings after accounting for projected injuries.

Dec 27, 202224 min

NFL Week 16 Betting Preview 2022

Week 16 has plenty of impactful games for the postseason, but several of them are set to feature extreme weather. How should that alter our view of them from a betting perspective? numberFire's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview the week, discussing his view of the impacted games, where he's seeing betting value in the week's featured matchups, and his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Dec 21, 202227 min

Early-Season Men's College Basketball Takeaways

The 2022-23 men's college basketball season is about a month and a half old. What have been the biggest takeaways from those opening games? Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss that, laying out keys to note, which surprise teams may be legit contenders, and which underwhelming teams may be primed to bounce back.

Dec 21, 202217 min

NFL Week 16 First Look and Power Rankings Update 2022

Wind is threatening to impact a bunch of games across Week 16. Where can we find betting value at FanDuel Sportsbook after accounting for that? numberFire's Jim Sannes digs into what his numbers are saying about this week, outlining his updated power rankings, which spreads may be undervalued, and a total to snag where wind won't be an issue.

Dec 20, 202226 min

Monday Night Football Betting Preview, Rams at Packers

The Los Angeles Rams picked up a surprise victory in Baker Mayfield's debut. Can they notch another and end the Green Bay Packers' slim playoff hopes? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing his read on the traditional markets, which player props stand out on both sides, and his favorite touchdown bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Dec 19, 202228 min

NFL Week 15 Player Props and World Cup Final Preview

This weekend is loaded for sports with both NFL Week 15 and the World Cup final between Argentina and France. Which bets stand out for each? JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to talk about situations he's targeting and yardage and touchdown props he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook (0:49). Later, The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins Sannes to discuss what his numbers are saying about Argentina versus France (17:46).

Dec 16, 202232 min

NFL Week 15 Betting Preview 2022

Week 15 in the NFL features plenty of games with big playoff implications. Where can we find betting value within those games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the slate, discussing his read on those key matchups, how he's betting them, and other bets he likes for Week 15.

Dec 15, 202227 min

College Football Bowl Season Betting Preview 2022

College football bowl season gives us both plenty of betting opportunities and bowl pools. Which teams should we zero in on for both? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to talk bowl pool strategy, teams he thinks may be undervalued in those formats, and traditional bets he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Dec 14, 202227 min

NFL Week 15 First Look and Power Rankings Update 2022

Week 15 is a key slate for determining playoff races in both the AFC and NFC. Which spreads stand out on the initial odds board at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Jim Sannes runs through what his numbers are saying, detailing spreads, moneylines, and totals where he's seeing value and outlining the top teams based on his power rankings after accounting for injuries.

Dec 13, 202230 min

Monday Night Football Betting Preview, Patriots at Cardinals

Monday night's game between the New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals carries big playoff implications as the Patriots try to reclaim the 7 seed. Can they get the job done on the road? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the game, outlining his read on the traditional betting markets at FanDuel Sportsbook, player props, and which touchdown bets he's eyeing.

Dec 12, 202225 min

NFL Week 14 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022

Player props for Week 14 in the NFL will start to trickle out soon. Which situations should we look to target once markets are posted? JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss how to handle surging rookies, fluid situations he's targeting, and which players may be due for touchdown regression this week.

Dec 08, 202220 min

NFL Week 14 Betting Preview 2022

With the playoffs approaching, NFL Week 14 features several key matchups that could go a long way toward determining who advances to the postseason. How should we bet those high-profile games? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview those big matches, discussing where he's seeing value there and other bets he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Dec 08, 202227 min
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