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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

NBA In-Season Tournament and NHL Betting for Wednesday

The NBA In-Season Tournament Semifinals are set for Thursday night in Las Vegas. Where can we find value in those games and the futures market at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to dig into those markets (4:23) before outlining his read on Wednesday night's NHL slate (11:18).

Dec 06, 202319 min

NFL Futures and Week 14 First Look 2023

After their dismantling of the Philadelphia Eagles last week, the San Francisco 49ers are the favorites to win Super Bowl LVIII at FanDuel Sportsbook. Do they deserve that top billing? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to answer that question and lay out where he sees value in the futures market (3:13). Later, Sannes digs into Week 14's games to discuss the spreads, moneylines, and totals where his models show value (21:26).

Dec 05, 202340 min

Monday Night Football Preview, Bengals at Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars enter Monday night's matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals as nearly double-digit favorites. Can they cover a hefty spread? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing his view of the side and total and his favorite player props at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Dec 04, 202324 min

Primetime Tom: Sunday Night Football Preview, Chiefs at Packers

Which player props should you have your eyes on when the Kansas City Chiefs visit the Green Bay Packers? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews Sunday Night Football for Week 13 and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props

Dec 02, 202310 min

NFL Week 13 Player Props and EPL Matchweek 14 2023

Week 13 brings some star-studded matchups to the table ripe with player props. Which of them should we target at FanDuel Sportsbook? LateRound.com's JJ Zachariason joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview the week and outline his favorite player props in key games (3:32). later, FanDuel Research's Austan Kas joins the show to preview EPL Matchweek 14 and discuss where he sees value (19:36).

Dec 01, 202330 min

NFL Week 13 Betting Preview 2023

Week 13's NFL slate is headlined by a huge showdown Sunday afternoon between the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers. Where can we find value within that game at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview the week, discussing his view of Eagles versus 49ers and other spots where his numbers show value this week.

Nov 30, 202327 min

Primetime Tom: Thursday Night Football Preview, Seahawks at Cowboys

With an elite offense and defense for the Cowboys, which player props should you target when they host the Seahawks? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews Thursday Night Football for Week 13 and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props.

Nov 29, 202310 min

College Football Conference Championships Betting Preview 2023

This week's conference championship games will help set the field for this year's College Football Playoff. Where can we find betting value within these key games? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview those games, discussing what his numbers say about the biggest matchups and his favorite bets of the week at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Nov 29, 202328 min

NFL Futures and Week 13 First Look 2023

The Denver Broncos have made a massive turnaround, winning five consecutive games. Is it time to consider betting them to make the playoffs? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to answer that and discuss other futures to consider at FanDuel Sportsbook (3:13). Later, Sannes digs into Week 13's lines and discusses spreads and totals that grade out as values in his models (25:02).

Nov 28, 202336 min

Monday Night Football Betting Preview, Bears at Vikings

The Chicago Bears showed life last week with Justin Fields back in the lineup. Can they carry that over into Monday's game against the Minnesota Vikings? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing how Fields impacts the spread and total, top player props on both sides, and other bets worth considering at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Nov 27, 202326 min

Primetime Tom: Thanksgiving Slate Player Prop Preview

Which player props should you target on the three-game NFL Thanksgiving slate? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews the Thanksgiving slate of games and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props

Nov 22, 202315 min

NFL Week 12 and College Football Week 13 Betting Preview 2023

This weekend features plenty of huge games across both college football and the NFL. Where can we find betting value within them at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview both, discussing his view of the Michigan Wolverines versus the Ohio State Buckeyes (4:31) before outlining his favorite NFL bets of Week 12 (12:58).

Nov 22, 202323 min

NFL Futures and Week 12 First Look 2023

With Week 11 in the books, the playoff picture is beginning to take shape. Where can we find value in the futures market entering Week 12? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to discuss the playoff picture, outlining which teams he thinks could present value prior to the stretch run (4:03). Later, Sannes digs into Week 12's betting lines and outlines where his models show value at FanDuel Sportsbook (21:03).

Nov 21, 202339 min

Monday Night Football Betting Preview, Eagles at Chiefs

Monday night gives us a rematch of Super Bowl LVII as the Kansas City Chiefs host the Philadelphia Eagles. Where can we find betting value within the game? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview the contest, discussing the spread and total, the Eagles' offense without Dallas Goedert, and his favorite props at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Nov 20, 202325 min

Primetime Tom: Sunday Night Football Preview, Vikings at Broncos

With a few key injuries, which player props should you target when the Minnesota Vikings visit the Denver Broncos? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews Sunday Night Football for Week 11 and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props

Nov 18, 202311 min

NFL Week 11 Player Props 2023

Week 11 in the NFL features plenty of evolving situations that could lead to value in the player prop market. Which of those situations should we turn to first at FanDuel Sportsbook? LateRound.com's JJ Zachariason joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing key situations to target, yardage props showing value, and the top touchdown props of the week.

Nov 17, 202325 min

NFL Week 11 Betting Preview 2023

Week 11 in the NFL has some tremendous primetime matchups. Where can we find betting value within them? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview those games, discussing what his numbers say about them and where he sees value at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Nov 16, 202326 min

Primetime Tom: Thursday Night Football Preview, Bengals at Ravens

With star power on both sides, which player props offer value when the Baltimore Ravens host the Cincinnati Bengals? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews Thursday Night Football for Week 11 and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props.

Nov 15, 202310 min

College Football Week 12 Betting Preview 2023

Washington enters Saturday's matchup with Oregon State as a 2.5-point underdog. Can they pull off the upset to keep their undefeated season going? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview that game and other key Week 12 matchups, discussing where his numbers show value at FanDuel Sportsbook (2:59). Later, Sannes previews this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix and outlines drivers his model is higher on than the market (22:53).

Nov 15, 202330 min

NFL Futures and Week 11 First Look 2023

The Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns both picked up impressive wins in Week 10. Should we consider them legit threats to win their respective conference? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to dig into that and outline where he sees value in the futures market after Week 10 (2:37). Later, Sannes looks at the Week 11 spreads and totals at FanDuel Sportsbook and discusses where his models show value (21:01).

Nov 14, 202335 min

Monday Night Football Betting Preview, Broncos at Bills

The Buffalo Bills welcome the Denver Broncos to Buffalo Monday night as seven-point favorites. Can they cover a decently large spread? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview the game as they discuss their view of the traditional markets before digging into their favorite player props at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Nov 13, 202325 min

NFL Week 10 Player Props 2023

Week 10 in the NFL sees some key players returning from injury while others have their status up in the air. Where can we find value in the player prop market after accounting for these factors? LateRound.com's JJ Zachariason joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to break it all down, talking Kyler Murray's return, situations to monitor, and his favorite yardage and touchdown props at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Nov 10, 202323 min

Primetime Tom: Sunday Night Football Preview, Jets at Raiders

Which player props should you have your eye on when the New York Jets visit the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday Night? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews Sunday Night Football for Week 10 and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props

Nov 10, 202310 min

NFL Week 10 Betting Preview 2023

Week 10 in the NFL features a handful of potentially exciting games. Where can we find betting value within them at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview the week's action, outlining what his numbers say about those key matchups and his favorite bets of the week.

Nov 09, 202329 min

Primetime Tom: Thursday Night Football Preview, Panthers at Bears

With questionable defenses on both sides, which players are in for a big game when the Panthers visit the Bears? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews Thursday Night Football for Week 10 and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props.

Nov 08, 202310 min

College Football Week 11 Betting Preview 2023

Three undefeateds will take on ranked foes in Week 11's college football slate. Where can we find betting value for those key matchups at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview the action, discussing what his numbers are saying about those big games and his favorite bets of the week.

Nov 08, 202324 min

NFL Futures and Week 10 First Look 2023

The Baltimore Ravens have had some massively impressive wins recently but are still +850 to win the Super Bowl. Is now the time to pounce on their futures? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to discuss his view of the Ravens and other futures at FanDuel Sportsbook entering this week (3:38). Later, Sannes takes a look at Week 10's spreads and totals and outlines where his models are showing value (22:08).

Nov 07, 202340 min

Monday Night Football Betting Preview, Chargers at Jets

The Los Angeles Chargers head to East Rutherford to take on the New York Jets as 3.5-point favorites. Which bets stand out for that game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview the contest, discussing his view of the spread and total along with which props interest him most.

Nov 06, 202322 min

Primetime Tom: Sunday Night Football Preview, Bills at Bengals

Which props should you target between two high-profile offenses when the Buffalo Bills visit the Cincinnati Bengals? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews Sunday Night Football for Week 9 and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props

Nov 04, 20239 min

NFL Week 9 Player Props 2023

Week 9 in the NFL comes with some banger games and plenty of evolving situations. Where can we find value in the player prop market at FanDuel Sportsbook? LateRound.com's JJ Zachariason joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview the week, discussing his favorite yardage and touchdown props (4:28). Later, Sannes previews Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix and outlines where he sees value (22:43).

Nov 03, 202330 min
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