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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 1/10/24

Wednesday night is loaded with a big NBA slate and some fun games in the NHL. Where can we find betting value for each at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to discuss his favorite player props, sides, and totals in the NBA (4:20) along with where he sees value in the NHL (13:45).

Jan 10, 202422 min

NFL Futures Entering the 2023-24 Playoffs

With Wild Card Weekend approaching, we have one final shot to snag futures before the playoffs begin. Where can we find value at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to discuss that, outlining his read on whether some longshots are viable to win their respective conferences, how to handle slumping former superpowers, and his favorite futures entering this weekend.

Jan 09, 202431 min

NFL Wild Card Weekend First Look 2023

The matchups for the NFL's Super Wild Card Weekend are set, and betting markets are posted. Where can we find value at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes gives his first look at all six games, outlining where his models differ from the market and discussing whether he agrees with the models enough to justify betting it.

Jan 08, 202425 min

Primetime Tom: Sunday Night Football Preview, Bills at Dolphins

With the AFC East title on the line, which player props should you target when the Dolphins host the Bills? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews Sunday Night Football for Week 18 and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props

Jan 06, 202412 min

NFL Week 18 Player Props 2023

Week 18 presents tons of new variables to consider when betting player props. Which markets stand out as values after weighing those variables? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to talk the prop market at FanDuel Sportsbook, discussing his read on key situations in flux and his favorite bets of the week.

Jan 05, 202426 min

NFL Week 18 Betting Preview 2023

There is plenty left to be decided as the NFL enters the final week of the regular season. Where can we find betting value in the biggest matchups? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview Week 18, discussing his read on key matchups, how motivation impacts his process, and his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Jan 04, 202433 min

Primetime Tom: Saturday Night Football Preview, Texans at Colts

With a playoff spot on the line, which player props should you target when the Colts host the Texans? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews Saturday Night Football for Week 18 and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props

Jan 04, 202414 min

College Football National Championship Betting Preview: Washington vs. Michigan

The matchup for this year's College Football National Championship Game is set with the Michigan Wolverines taking on the Washington Huskies. Where can we find betting value within the game at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing key takeaways from semifinal games, his read on the spread and total, and his favorite player props.

Jan 03, 202425 min

NFL Futures and Week 18 First Look 2023

A few divisions and several playoff spots are still up for grabs entering NFL Week 18. Which futures should we look to snag before Saturday's games begin? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to dig into the futures market, outlining where he sees value entering the final week of the regular season (3:03). Later, Sannes looks at Week 18's spreads and totals at FanDuel Sportsbook and outlines which bets stand out to him (26:12).

Jan 02, 202441 min

Primetime Tom: Sunday Night Football Preview, Packers at Vikings

With several key injuries, where should you look for props when the Vikings host the Packers? (NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to news that Jaren Hall would start over Nick Mullens.) FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews Sunday Night Football for Week 17 and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props

Dec 29, 202311 min

NFL Week 17 Betting Preview 2023

Week 17 in the NFL is headlined by two big showdowns in the NFC South and NFC North. Where can we find betting value at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview this week's biggest games and outline which bets stand out to him.

Dec 28, 202326 min

College Football Playoff Semifinal Betting Preview 2023

Monday's College Football Playoff Semifinals pit the Michigan Wolverines against the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Washington Huskies against the Texas Longhorns. Where can we find betting value within each game at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview both matchups, outlining his read on the respective sides and totals along with any player props he likes.

Dec 27, 202325 min

Primetime Tom: Thursday Night Football Preview, Jets at Browns

Which player props should you have your eye on when the New York Jets visit the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews Thursday Night Football for Week 17 and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props.

Dec 27, 202312 min

NFL Futures and Week 17 First Look 2023

After last night's thrashing of the San Francisco 49ers, the Baltimore Ravens are now +400 to win the Super Bowl at FanDuel Sportsbook. Is there any lingering value there, or can we turn elsewhere? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to dig into the market, discussing which futures he's looking to snag this week (2:40). Later, Sannes looks at Week 17's spreads and totals and outlines where his models show value (23:18).

Dec 26, 202337 min

NFL Week 16 Betting Preview 2023

Week 16 is highlighted by a potential Super Bowl preview Monday night between the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens. Where can we find betting value there and elsewhere at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview that game and other key matchups, discussing what his numbers say and the best bets of the week.

Dec 21, 202329 min

Primetime Tom: Thursday Night Football Preview, Saints at Rams

Which player props should you have your eyes on when the New Orleans Saints visit the Los Angeles Rams? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews Thursday Night Football for Week 16 and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props.

Dec 20, 202310 min

NBA and NHL Betting for Wednesday 12/20/23

Wednesday night features a 10-game slate in the NBA along with four in the NHL. Which bets stand out for each at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to dig into both, outlining his favorite sides, totals, and player props in the NBA (4:29) before giving his read on the NHL offering (13:41).

Dec 20, 202327 min

NFL Futures and Week 16 First Look 2023

After Week 15, Brock Purdy has become the favorite to win MVP this year. Has that created value anywhere else on the board at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to dissect the market and outline his read on the AFC and NFC South races (4:58). Later, Sannes digs into Week 16's games and discusses where his models show value (24:58).

Dec 19, 202342 min

Monday Night Football Preview, Eagles at Seahawks

Quarterback question marks abound for Monday night's matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook after accounting for the uncertainty? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview the matchup, discussing the statuses of Jalen Hurts and Geno Smith, how their ailments impact the outlook of the skill players, and the top player props to target for the game.

Dec 18, 202322 min

Primetime Tom: Sunday Night Football Preview, Ravens at Jaguars

Week 15's Sunday Night Football matchup pits the Baltimore Ravens against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Where can we find betting value within the player props for that game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into each side of the matchup, outlining expanding roles for some stud wide receivers and how we can take advantage of the ways they're being used.

Dec 16, 202313 min

NFL Week 15 Player Props and EPL Matchweek 17 2023

NFL Week 15 has plenty of question marks for skill-position players, opening up value in the player-prop market. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? LateRound.com's JJ Zachariason joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to dig into the markets and outline his favorite bets of the week (3:57). Later, Austan Kas joins the show to preview EPL Matchweek 17 and discuss hwere he sees value (17:55).

Dec 15, 202326 min

NFL Week 15 Betting Preview 2023

Week 15 features a bunch of key NFL games with big playoff implications. 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 key games, outlining what his numbers say about them and his favorite bets of the week.

Dec 14, 202327 min

Primetime Tom: Thursday Night Football Preview, Chargers at Raiders

With a few lineup changes, which player props should you target when the Los Angeles Chargers visit the Las Vegas Raiders? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews Thursday Night Football for Week 15 and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props.

Dec 13, 202311 min

NBA and NHL Betting for Wednesday 12/13/23

Wednesday night features nine games in the NBA and five in the NHL. Where can we find betting value across each sport? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to dig into both, outlining his favorite NBA traditional-market bets and player props (3:30) before previewing the NHL action (14:43).

Dec 13, 202322 min

NFL Futures and Week 15 First Look 2023

Jake Browning has kept the Cincinnati Bengals' playoff hopes alive thanks to two straight impressive wins. Can he actually lead them on a playoff run this year? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to discuss this, outlining whether the Bengals are a quality bet to make the postseason and the rest of the AFC playoff picture (3:50). Later, Sannes digs into Week 15's markets and outlines where his models show value at FanDuel Sportsbook (22:14).

Dec 12, 202340 min

Monday Night Football Preview, Week 14 Double-Header 2023

Both games on Monday Night Football's double-header feature decently large spreads. Can the underdogs keep things close enough to cover? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview the Tennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers at New York Giants, outlining his favorite bets and props within each game at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Dec 11, 202327 min

Primetime Tom: Sunday Night Football Preview, Eagles at Cowboys

Which props should you target between two high-profile offenses when the Philadelphia Eagles visit the Dallas Cowboys? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews Sunday Night Football for Week 14 and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props

Dec 09, 202310 min

NFL Week 14 Player Props and EPL Matchweek 16

With some thriller games on the NFL's Week 14 slate, where can we find value in the props market? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to dig into those and outline where he sees value at FanDuel Sportsbook (2:17). Later, Austan Kas comes on to discuss Matchweek 16 and the EPL and his favorite bets across the 10 matches (19:45).

Dec 08, 202334 min

NFL Week 14 Betting Preview 2023

Week 14 in the NFL features key matchups that will go a long way toward decide playoff berths and seedings. 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 key games, discussing his view of the Dallas Cowboys versus the Philadelphia Eagles, whether the Buffalo Bills can keep their playoff hopes alive against the Kansas City Chiefs, and other bets he likes.

Dec 07, 202331 min

Primetime Tom: Thursday Night Football Preview, Patriots at Steelers

With a low total and a number of injuries, where should you look for props when the Steelers host the Patriots? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews Thursday Night Football for Week 14 and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props.

Dec 06, 202310 min
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