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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 Best Bets: Falcons at Eagles

With no AJ Brown on Monday Night Football, we've seen the spread tighten and the total come down as the Atlanta Falcons face the Philadelphia Eagles. Is there still betting value in either of those markets at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the game, discussing his view of the spread and the total, which player props stand out to him, and his favorite SGP of the night.

Sep 16, 202415 min

NFL Week 2 Player Prop Best Bets

Week 2 in the NFL player prop market gives us a chance to both buy low on some players but also buy high on others. Which props stand out within this approach? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to preview Week 2, laying out her view of some high-profile rookies, which player and touchdown props she likes at FanDuel Sportsbook, and her favorite parlay of the week.

Sep 13, 202423 min

NFL Week 2 Best Bets

Week 2 in the NFL requires us to properly react to what we saw in the opener without overvaluing one week of data. Which bets stand out after we make that balance? FanDuel TV's Dubbs Anderson joins Jim Sannes to preview Week 2, discussing how he ensures he's not overreacting, his read on the slate's biggest games, and his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Sep 12, 202419 min

College Football Week 3 Best Bets

Week 3's college football slate features some key tests for teams with playoff aspirations. Where can we find betting value in those games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Kent Padgett joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing whether the Alabama Crimson Tide can cover on the road against the Wisconsin Badgers, other key Week 3 matchups, and his favorite bets of the week.

Sep 11, 202418 min

NFL Power Rankings and Week 2 First Look

With Week 1 in the books, which teams should we boost up or down most entering Week 2? FanDuel's Olivia Moody joins Jim Sannes to dissect her key takeaways from the opening slate, outlining her biggest power-ranking movers, futures to snag entering Week 2, and her initial thoughts on Week 2's lines at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Sep 10, 202421 min

Monday Night Football Best Bets: Jets at 49ers

The New York Jets enter as 3.5-point underdogs on Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers. Can Aaron Rodgers kick the season off right and help them cover, or does the 49ers' lethal offense keep rolling? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the game, discussing his view of the spread and total, which player props stand out, and his favorite SGP at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Sep 09, 202414 min

NFL Week 1 Player Prop Best Bets

Week 1's player prop menu allows us to buy into or fade certain situations before the market is able to bake them into prices. Which players and situations are worth targeting for the opening slate of games? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to break down her favorite player props of the week, outlining yardage and touchdown props plus her favorite same-game parlay.

Sep 05, 202426 min

NFL Week 1 Best Bets

With the 2024 NFL season about to kick off, it's time to lock in bets for Week 1. Which bets stand out across the entire slate at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel TV's Dubbs Anderson joins Jim Sannes to preview the week's key games, outlining where he sees value within those and his favorite bets of the week on FanDuel.

Sep 04, 202421 min

College Football Week 2 Best Bets

The Week 2 college football slate features a massive showdown between the defending champion Michigan Wolverines and the favored Texas Longhorns. Where can we find betting value within that matchup? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing his 60-minute guide to the NFL season, his favorite NFL Week 1 bets, and where he's seeing value for Michigan versus Texas.

Sep 04, 202430 min

NFL Week 1 First Look and Last-Minute Futures

We are now just days away from the opening kickoff of the 2024 NFL season. Which last-minute futures stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook, and which bets stand out at first glance for Week 1? FanDuel's Olivia Moody joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing preseason takeaways, where she sees lingering value in the futures market, and her favorite bets of Week 1.

Sep 03, 202428 min

NASCAR Best Bets for the Southern 500 at Darlington

The NASCAR Cup Series runs its final crown jewel of the year on Sunday night in Darlington with the Southern 500. Which bets stand out for the race at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing his favorite outright, a top-five bet, and two top-10s that grade out as values by his model's numbers.

Aug 30, 202412 min

NFL Preseason Takeaways and Week 1 Lookahead

With the NFL preseason fully in the books, what are the biggest takeaways from the games plus training camp? The Ringer's Anthony Dabbundo joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to go through which teams and players he's boosting up or down, which futures he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook, and his early read on Week 1's games.

Aug 29, 202434 min

College Football Week 1 Best Bets

With Week 0 in the books, we finally get our first full college football slate of the season. Which bets stand out across FanDuel Sportsbook for Week 1? FanDuel's Kent Padgett joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing his read on Clemson versus Georgia, Sunday night's primetime matchup between USC and LSU, and his favorite bets across the week at FanDuel.

Aug 28, 202423 min

NFL Futures With Raheem Palmer

With just 13 days until the start of the 2024 NFL season, our time to lock in futures is dwindling. Which value is still standing on the board at FanDuel Sportsbook? Raheem Palmer of The Ringer joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to discuss key preseason takeaways, his futures-betting process, and which bets stand out to him right now.

Aug 23, 202426 min

NASCAR Best Bets for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona

The NASCAR Cup Series regular season has just two races left, and for most drivers, Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar 400 is their best chance to win their way in. Which bets stand out for this Daytona race at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing what the playoff implications mean for betting, his favorite outright of the week, and other bets worth considering.

Aug 22, 202412 min

College Football Futures and Week 0 Best Bets

The 2024 college football season is finally upon us with Week 0 on Saturday. Which futures should we snag before the season begins? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing which Heisman and team-level futures he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook and his favorite bets for Week 0.

Aug 20, 202423 min

Best Bets for UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya

UFC 305 on Saturday pits Dricus Du Plessis against Israel Adesanya in a fight with very tight betting odds. How should we expect that fight to play out? FanDuel Research's Austain Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview the card, discussing his view of the main event, which moneylines stand out to him at FanDuel Sportsbook, and the top props of the night.

Aug 16, 202420 min

NFL Preseason Week 2 Best Bets

Week 2 of the 2024 NFL preseason gets underway with a single game Thursday night but then a full 13-game slate Saturday. Which bets stand out across the action at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes breaks it all down, discussing his three favorite bets of the week.

Aug 15, 202411 min

Best Premier League Futures and Matchweek 1 Bets

The English Premier League returns to action this week. Which futures should we consider prior to Friday's opening match? FanDuel Research's Austan Kas joins Jim Sannes to preview the season, discussing his favorite futures bets at FanDuel Sportsbook and where he's seeing value across Matchweek 1's slate.

Aug 14, 202422 min

NFL Preseason Week 1 Best Bets for 2024

The first full preseason slate of the year is upon us with two games Thursday, three Friday, and a full offering on Saturday. Which bets stand out across Week 1 at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the action, discussing three totals he likes plus one team-wide prop worth considering.

Aug 08, 202414 min

NFL Hall of Fame Game Best Bets: Texans vs. Bears

The NFL is officially back Thursday night as the Houston Texans take on the Chicago Bears in the Hall of Fame Game. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the game, discussing who's playing, how each coaching staff handles the preseason, historic trends in the Hall of Fame Game, and his favorite bets of the night.

Aug 01, 202413 min

Best NFL Divisional Futures Bets for 2024

With the NFL preseason getting underway Thursday, it's time to lock in futures for the 2024 season. Which divisional bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes goes division-by-division, breaking down which teams he thinks are worth targeting at their current odds.

Jul 31, 202417 min

UFC 304 Best Bets: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2

Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad headline a robust card for UFC 304. Which bets stand out in that fight and across the rest of the card at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing his view of the two title matches, his top moneylines on the sites, and which props are worth considering.

Jul 26, 202422 min

2024 Summer Olympics Best Bets

With the 2024 Summer Olympic Games about to get in full swing, it's time to look ahead at what may transpire. FanDuel Research staff members Annie Nader, Brandon Gdula, and Austan Kas join Jim Sannes to outline what their favorite bet is across all competitions for Paris 2024.

Jul 25, 202419 min

The Open Championship Best Bets for 2024

Royal Troon Golf Club's Old Course will host the final major of the season, The Open Championship. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing what we should know about The Old Course, how to view the favorites, and his top bets of the week.

Jul 16, 202430 min

MLB Home Run Derby Best Bets 2024

The 2024 MLB Home Run Derby is tonight, and it comes with a tweaked format. How should that format influence how we view the event, and which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the Derby, discussing those new rules, what we can learn from past winners, and his favorite bets of the night.

Jul 15, 202415 min

Euro 2024 and Copa America Championship Best Bets

The championship matchups are now set in Euro 2024 and Copa America with England facing Spain before Colombia tries to topple Argentina. Which bets stand out for each match at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austan Kas joins Jim Sannes to discuss his read on top bets and props in Euro 2024 (4:00) before outlining whether Colombia can pull off the upset in Copa America (11:24).

Jul 11, 202418 min

UEFA Euro 2024 Semifinals Best Bets

The semifinals are set for Euro 2024 with Spain dueling France while the Netherlands battles England. Which bets stand out for both matches at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to discuss both matches, outlining who he thinks advances, top bets for each match, and his read on the Golden Boot market.

Jul 08, 202425 min

NASCAR Chicago Street Race Betting Picks

The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series return to the streets of Chicago for a second time this weekend. Which bets stand out across both races at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes breaks down both races, discussing an outright in Cup on a driver desperate to win, two other non-outrights for the Grant Park 165, and two bets to consider for the Xfinity Series on Saturday in The Loop 110.

Jul 05, 202413 min

UEFA Euro 2024 Quarterfinals Betting Preview

The quarterfinal matchups are set for UEFA Euro 2024. Which bets stand out across the four matches at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing current outright markets, a big match between Spain and Germany, and other bets Ed likes at FanDuel.

Jul 03, 202425 min
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