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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

Best 2025 Super Bowl Player Prop Bets and Touchdown Picks for Chiefs and Eagles

Super Bowl LIX presents us infinite markets for betting player props at FanDuel Sportsbook. Which ones stand out most as the Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton join Jim Sannes to break down the game, discussing their favorite player props, touchdown picks, novelty bets, and much more.

Feb 06, 202537 min

Best Same Game Parlay Bets for Super Bowl 2025 Between the Chiefs and Eagles

When crafting a same game parlay, it's important to build around an assumption and find legs that correlate well together. Which assumptions can we make about the Kansas City Chiefs versus the Philadelphia Eagles, and which SGPs could we consider based on those? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes discusses three SGPs he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook and outlines his rationale behind each.

Feb 05, 202519 min

Key Matchups for the Chiefs and Eagles in the 2025 Super Bowl

In a game as tight as Super Bowl LIX could be, individual matchups have the potential to swing who wins. Which matchups should we be monitoring for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Philadelphia Eagles? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to break down which matchups stand out most to him and bets he likes because of that at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Feb 04, 202525 min

Best 2025 Super Bowl Spread, Total, and Team Total Bets

Now that we're officially into Super Bowl week, it's time to start filling out our betslips. Beginning with traditional markets, where can we find value at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into what his model says about the spread and total, his preferred routes for taking advantage of any edges, and other bets he likes for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Feb 03, 202519 min

Super Bowl LIX Spread and Total Predictions for Chiefs vs. Eagles

The matchup for Super Bowl LIX is now set as the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles. How should we view the opening spread and total for the game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into what his model says, laying out its predictions for the contest and where he sees value in the traditional markets.

Jan 27, 202517 min

Best NFL Player Props and Touchdown Bets for the Conference Championships

Both NFL Conference Championship Games have dynamic players tied to fun prop markets. Which player props stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to preview both the AFC and NFC Conference Championship Games, laying out his top props and touchdown picks of the week.

Jan 24, 202530 min

NFL Conference Championships Best Bets and Predictions

The NFL Conference Championships are approaching with two exciting games just a couple days away. Which bets stand out in each at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to preview both games, discussing whether the Washington Commanders can pull off another upset against the Philadelphia Eagles and who will come out on top between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs.

Jan 23, 202522 min

NFC and AFC Conference Championship Games NFL Spread and Total Predictions

Now that the matchups are set, where can we find betting value in the AFC and NFC Conference Championship Games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews both games, discussing which moneyline he likes as the Washington Commanders face the Philadelphia Eagles and his read on the next great duel between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs.

Jan 20, 202515 min

Best NFL Divisional Round Player Props and Touchdown Bets

We've got tons of superstar players set to take the field in the NFL's Divisional Round. Which props stand out across the action at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to preview the slate, discussing her favorite player props, which touchdown bets she likes, and an SGP worth considering.

Jan 17, 202523 min

NFL Divisional Round Best Bets and Predictions

The NFL's Divisional Round presents us with four intriguing matchups, headlined by the Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. Which bets stand out for each game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to preview all four games, laying out her read on each and her favorite bets of the week.

Jan 16, 202527 min

NFL Divisional Round Spread and Total Predictions for Every Game

All four matchups for the NFL's Divisional Round are now set. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook when we dig into the initial betting odds? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the action, going through all four games and discussing where his model's spread and total predictions sit before outlining his favorite bets of the week.

Jan 14, 202519 min

Best NFL Best and Player Props for Vikings vs. Rams on Wild Card Weekend

NFL Wild Card Weekend wraps up Monday night as the Minnesota Vikings take on the Los Angeles Rams. Which bets stand out within that game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the game, discussing his model's read on the spread and the total, which player props he likes, and an SGP he thinks is worth consideration.

Jan 13, 202517 min

Best NFL Wild Card Weekend Player Props and Touchdown Bets

We've got six games scattered across NFL Wild Card Weekend, all with high-profile players attached. Which props stand out within them at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview the weekend's action, discussing his top player props, best touchdown picks, and favorite same game parlay of the slate.

Jan 10, 202529 min

Best Bets and Predictions for NFL Wild Card Weekend

The NFL's Wild Card Weekend slate comes with some fun matchups and potentially thrilling games. Which bets stand out within it at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to preview the weekend, discussing her read on the opening round's biggest games and her best bets of the week.

Jan 09, 202526 min

Best Bets and Player Props for the CFP Semifinals

The College Football Playoff Semifinals are nearly here with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish battling the Penn State Nittany Lions on Thursday before the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Texas Longhorns Friday. Which bets stand out for each game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas joins Jim Sannes to preview each game, discussing his read on the traditional markets and his favorite player props of the week.

Jan 07, 202524 min

NFL Wild Card Weekend Spread and Total Predictions for Every Game

With the matchups now set for the NFL's Wild Card Weekend, it's time to dig in. Where can we find initial value in the betting markets at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into all six games, laying out his model's spread and total predictions, and discussing which bets he likes most early in the week.

Jan 06, 202520 min

Best NFL Week 18 Player Props and Touchdown Picks

Motivation plays a key role in betting player props across NFL Week 18. Which props stand out once we weigh all the key factors? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to preview Week 18, discussing her process in the final week, her favorite props for the Minnesota Vikings at the Detroit Lions, and other props and touchdown bets she likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Jan 03, 202520 min

NFL Week 18 Best Bets and Predictions

The NFL Week 18 slate is headlined by a banger matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions. Where can we find betting value there and elsewhere at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews that Vikings-Lions matchup, discusses two bets he likes there, and lays out other bets he likes across the final slate of the regular season.

Jan 02, 202521 min

Best Bets for the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals

The quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoffs is here. Which bets stand out across all four games? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview each game, laying out his read on the markets and which bets stand out to him at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Dec 30, 202423 min

NFL Week 17 Best Player Props and Touchdown Bets

Even with just two weeks left in the regular season, plenty of teams still have playoff hopes and seeding at stake entering Week 17. Which player props should we target after considering all the key factors? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to break it down, discussing his favorite props on Saturday's slate, which yardage props he's targeting, and his favorite touchdown bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Dec 27, 202426 min

NFL Week 17 Best Bets and Predictions

Week 17's NFL slate is headlined by a massive NFC North battle between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. Which bets stand out there and elsewhere across the slate? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing Meghan's view of Packers at Vikings, other key Week 17 matchups, and her favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Dec 26, 202422 min

Best NFL Bets and Player Props for Christmas Day

We've got a two-game slate coming up for the NFL on Christmas Day as the Kansas City Chiefs visit the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens take on the Houston Texans. Which bets stand out across both games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the two-gamer, discussing his model's read on the spreads and totals, which bets he likes there, and his favorite player props of the day.

Dec 23, 202416 min

NFL Week 16 Best Player Prop and Touchdown Bets

Some of Week 16's biggest NFL games feature bright stars who could pop in the player prop market. Which props are worth considering at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing his favorite props for Saturday's games, which yardage and touchdown bets he likes, and a same game parlay that he thinks is a value.

Dec 20, 202426 min

NFL Week 16 Best Bets

NFL Week 16 features a handful of key divisional matchups that will go a long way toward deciding playoff seeding in both the AFC and NFC. Which bets stand out within those matchups and elsewhere? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to preview the slate, discussing her read on the week's biggest games and her favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Dec 19, 202420 min

Best Bets for the First Round of the College Football Playoff

We're now just a couple days from the opening game of the College Football Playoffs. Which bets stand out across all four games in the first round? FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas joins Jim Sannes to break down his read on each game and his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Dec 18, 202429 min

NFL Week 16 Spread and Total Predictions for Every Game

Week 16 in the NFL features games scattered across four separate days. Which bets stand out across the entirety of the slate? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes goes game-by-game, detailing his model's spread and total predictions for each contest and his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Dec 17, 202426 min

NFL Week 15 Best Player Props and Touchdown Bets

Which player props are worth considering across a loaded NFL Week 15 slate? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing props she likes for the showdown between the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions, her favorite yardage and touchdown bets, and a same-game parlay at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Dec 13, 202424 min

NFL Week 15 Best Bets, Picks, and Predictions

Week 15 in the NFL is headlined by a potential Super Bowl preview between the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions. Which bets stand out within that game and elsewhere at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing her view of the Bills at Lions, other key games across the slate, and her favorite bets of the Week.

Dec 12, 202425 min
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