March madness is finally here, ladies and gentleman! But before the big dance comes the all-important conference tournaments. Some have already concluded and others are in the midst right now, but the Power 5 tourneys are set to begin this week. On this college hoops centric episode, Rotem and Frank preview this week’s action and offer their predictions for how the brackets will play out in the ACC, PAC-12, Big 12, SEC, and more. The guys break down the odds for every team to win their conferenc...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 62
In what is the third part of series of episodes, Rotem and Frank bring to you stock report No. 3 of the NBA season. Now just days away from the All-Star break, the guys dish on some of the most pressing developments around the league from the past few weeks. As per usual, the fellas break down a handful of teams whose stock is on the rise and others haven't been doing quite so hot. Are Eastern Conference overachievers like the Knicks and Hornets forreal? Have the Nets passed the Lakers in the NB...
Mar 01, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 61
The NFL season may have just ended, but there's still plenty to talk about. Just weeks away from the start of free agency, Rotem and Frank are here to break down all of the rumors swirling around the league - specifically as it pertains to the quarterback position. Guys like Matthew Stafford, Jared Goff, and Carson Wentz are already well on the move, while other big-name players like Deshaun Watson and Sam Darnold continue to be the subject of trade talks. Which quarterbacks could be next in lin...
Feb 22, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 60
On this episode of Play It As It Lies, Rotem and Frank break down all things NBA All-Star Game ahead of the voting cutoff this week. First and foremost, the guys discuss the odds of the All-Star game actually happening or not. Then, they go back-and-forth on their picks for the 5 starters and 7 reserves in each of the conferences. Who should make up the starting backcourt and frontcourt in the East and West? Which players have the best resumes for the reserve spots? Could there be any first time...
Feb 14, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 59
On this jam-packed episode, Rotem and Frank give you their long-awaited breakdown of Sunday's Super Bowl LV showdown between the Chiefs and Buccaneers. The guys dish on anything and everything related to the big game, so get comfy and enjoy. 02:40 -- Game analysis and predictions 31:15 -- Player Props 1:05:00 -- MVP talk 1:11:05 -- Exotic Props 1:22:45 -- Halftime Show Be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 58
In what is the second in a series of episodes, Rotem and Frank bring to you stock report No. 2 of the NBA season. Now just past the quarter mark of the 2020-21 season, the guys dish on some of the most pressing developments over the past few weeks. The fellas break down three teams whose stock is on the rise and three teams whose stock is on the decline, dishing on whether they'd buy, sell, or hold on teams like the Jazz, Rockets, Heat, etc. Are Quinn Snyder and Jordan Clarkson already locks for...
Feb 01, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 57
It takes two to tango, but it takes four to dance . . . On this episode, Rotem and Frank offer their all-encompassing breakdown of the AFC and NFC championship games. The guys dish on a number of pressing topics and storylines on the docket for this weekend's action, including -- The legacy impact for Brady and Rodgers How the Bucs can slow down the Packers offense The impact of cold temperature and snow Patrick Mahomes' health Can the Bills play a complete game? Dynamic QB and WR duos In additi...
Jan 23, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 56
A few days ago, the NBA and sports world was set on fire when news broke of a long-awaited James Harden trade. Harden was traded to the Nets, but there was a handful of other moving parts involving the Rockets, Pacers, and Cavaliers. Rotem and Frank hop on the mic to break down all the ramifications of this blockbluster deal. They discuss their first impressions, who emerged from the trade as winners and losers, and what the outlook for each team looks like post-trade. Included as well are over/...
Jan 18, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 55
What's better than Round 1? Only Round 2, of course . . . Rotem and Frank are back on the block after a SUPER Wild Card weekend in the NFL, just in time to discuss all the matchups on the schedule for Divisional Round. Between the two games on Saturday and two games on Sunday, there's no shortage of exciting storylines, matchups, and headliners to watch for this weekend. The guys dish on all four games, beginning with the Rams vs. Packers on Saturday afternoon and so on. Is the Los Angeles defen...
Jan 15, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 54
The regular season may be over, but the fun is just beginning . . . That's right, folks, the NFL playoffs are finally here. Like you, Rotem and Frank have waited a long time for this moment and are here to break down all the Wild Card action on the docket this weekend. The guys go through all SIX games and share their analysis on each one, making the case for their predictions while analyzing the moneyline and point spread for each team. Can the Bills continue to roll against the Colts? Will the...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In what is the first in a series of episodes, Rotem and Frank bring to you their first stock report of the NBA season. Now two weeks into the 2020-21 season, the guys break down some of the most pressing developments through 5-6 games. The fellas discuss five teams whose stock is on the rise and five teams whose stock is falling so far, offering their advice as to buy or sell for each one. Are the Cavaliers and Magic for real? Will the Nuggets and Raptors claw their way towards .500? Additionall...
Jan 04, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Happy New Year! To help reign in 2021, Rotem and Frank are here with an all-inclusive breakdown of the regular season finale in the NFL. It's been a long and exciting journey, and the Week 17 slate of games is no different. With several teams fighting for their playoff lives and seeding in both conferences yet to be determined, there's a lot on the line this Sunday. Who will snag the final Wild Card spots in the AFC and NFC? Will the Bills or Steelers earn the No. 2 seed behind Kansas City? Can ...
Jan 02, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 51
It's an episode of "eves" on the Play It As It Lies podcast. Recording on Christmas Eve, Rotem and Frank dish on what Week 16, the eve of the final week of the NFL regular season, has to offer. The guys give their predictions and analysis for every game, as always, but this time is a bit more interesting. That's because the NFL has gifted us with a game on Friday (Christmas Day) and three, yes THREE, games on Saturday. Just when you thought you didn't need more football in your life, here we are...
Dec 24, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In Part 2 of their NBA Season Preview, Rotem and Frank dive into the Western Conference. The guys examine the over/under win projections for all 15 teams in the West and give their predictions for how each team will fare. Intertwined in the discussion is how each team performed last season, what they did in the offseason, and their outlook for 2021. Give it a listen! 1:00 -- Northwest Division 25:00 -- Southwest Division 49:00 -- Pacific Division 1:12:00 -- Tier Rankings 1:19:30 -- Key Storyline...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Better late than never, right? On this week's NFL preview episode, Rotem and Frank dish on a bevy of interesting matchups -- including the first two Saturday games of the 2020 season between the Bills/Broncos and Packers/Panthers. Will Aaron Rodgers and Josh Allen lead their teams to another victory, or could a surprise upset be in store? The guys also touch on some notable storylines from the Sunday slate, including Bill Belichick vs. Brian Flores, Derrick Henry's quest for 2,000 yards, Jalen H...
Dec 19, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In Part 1 of their NBA Season Preview, Rotem and Frank dive into the Eastern Conference. The guys examine the over/under win projections for all 15 teams in the East and give their predictions for how each team will fare. Intertwined in the discussion is how each team performed last season, what they did in the offseason, and their outlook for 2021. Give it a listen and stay tuned for Parts 2 and 3 coming soon. 1:30 -- Southeast Division 28:20 -- Atlantic Division 58:00 -- Central Division 1:19:...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Keep on keeping on, folks . . . Rotem and Frank bring to you another NFL weekly preview episode, this time discussing what Week 14 might have in store. This week's slate is highlighted by some marquee coaching matchups, Sean McVay vs. Bill Belichick and Andy Reid vs. Brian Flores, as well some marquee matchups in the AFC with playoff implications on the line. Will the Bills hand the Steelers their second loss? Can the Browns continue to ride momentum against the Ravens? Will the 49ers or Washing...
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Back in action, folks. After one of wildest NFL weeks in recent memory (thanks, coronavirus), Rotem and Frank are here to weather the storm and break down all of the games on the Week 13 slate. This week's schedule features no Thursday Night Football but two games on Monday AND a rare Tuesday Night game, so there's plenty of storylines to look out for. The guys discuss what games to stay away from and which lines make for the best plays. Can the Falcons continue to frustrate betters? Will the Ja...
Dec 03, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Happy Thanksgiving! On this day of generosity, Rotem and Frank give to you another weekly preview of NFL action. The guys break down each of this year's slate of turkey day games featuring the Lions and Cowboys, of course, but also Houston and Washington. At the time of recording, the Ravens and Steelers were set to play on Thursday night before the game was postponed to Sunday afternoon -- but the guys dish on their predictions regardless. Then, the discussion transitions into this weekend's ga...
Nov 26, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 44
As the home stretch of the NFL season continues to shape up, Rotem and Frank are here to break down another week of football. Week 11 is highlighted by some compelling primetime matchups and a handful of games with playoff implications on Sunday, including the Cardinals vs. Seahawks, Ravens vs. Titans, Colts vs. Packers, and others. Who will prevail in a MVP-caliber showdown between Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray? Can the Ravens get revenge on Tennessee? Will Tom Brady continue to shine on Mond...
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 43
It's draft week in the NBA, and we're here to bring you the content you need. On this special episode of the podcast, Rotem and Frank are joined by friend of the show and avid sports enthusiast Logan Lamb. The trio put on their NBA general manager hats and run through a mock draft for the lottery, dishing on what direction teams may go in and why. Who will the Timberwolves select at No. 1? Will any prospects slide down the board? These questions are discussed. Additionally, the guys run through ...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 42
As the NFL season transitions into the second half of the schedule, Rotem and Frank keep on chugging along with another weekly preview. This time, the guys break down an interesting slate of Week 10 games - highlighted by a few divisional showdowns and some must-see quarterback matchups in Tua Tagovailoa vs. Justin Herbert and Kyler Murray vs. Josh Allen. Which young signal-callers will prevail in these late afternoon games? Other noteworthy storylines include top NFC teams in Seattle and Tampa ...
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 40
The wait is over. After much anticipation and a slight delay, Rotem and Frank bring to you a special, all-encompassing breakdown at the midseason mark of the NFL season. The guys go through a lengthy breakdown of where things stand for every division and team in the AFC and NFC after Week 9. Division winner odds are discussed, playoff picture predictions are made, and the fellas also revisit some of their preseason predictions and see how they're holding up. In addition, Rotem and Frank go throu...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Seeking a distraction from the craziness of the world this week? Look no further than right here. That's right, Rotem and Frank are here to bring you a football-centric discussion of this week's slate of games across the NFL. Week 8 brought about a handful of upsets and close finishes, and the follow-up figures to be exciting as well. The fellas touch on a few pieces of trade deadline news before diving into the action. Will the Titans or Bears snap their losing skids? Can the Ravens overcome ad...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 39Ep. 1
We're at the halfway point of the NFL season, but the PIAIL train slows down for nothing. Rotem and Frank are here to discuss another exciting week of football action, highlighted by a handful of divisional showdowns. Before getting into the slate, the guys dish their thoughts on three big trades that occurred last week: the Ravens acquiring Yannick Ngakoue, the Seahawks acquiring Carlos Dunlap, and the Lions landing Everson Griffen. Which of these will have the biggest impact? The marquee match...
Oct 29, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 38
You asked for another NFL preview episode, and we had no choice but to deliver. Rotem and Frank dish on all things Week 7 in the NFL this episode, beginning (unfortunately) with two divisional matchups in the worst division in football - the NFC East. Including, of course, a showdown on Thursday night between the Giants and Eagles. Then, the guys transition into covering the rest of this week's slate of games, which includes a handful of tossup contests that are difficult to predict. Will the St...
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 37
The bubble is burst, but the NBA goes on regardless. Just over a week removed from the end of the NBA season, Rotem and Frank hop on the mic to recap a wildly entertaining series between the Lakers and Heat -- with L.A. prevailing in six games. The guys discuss what the Lakers' victory means in the big picture, what the future holds for Miami, and many other compelling storylines. Additionally, the fellas recap not just the NBA finals but the season as a whole, with a rewind to some of the bigge...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 36
No Thursday Night Football, no problem . . . Rotem and Frank are back to break down another week of NFL action, with quite a handful of interesting storylines mixed in. What is the impact of the Jets releasing Le'Veon Bell, and who are the favorites to acquire him? The Falcons finally cleaned house and fired Dan Quinn, is Adam Gase next? And could more coaches be on their way out of the door soon, too? Of note on the Week 6 slate of games are some key divisional matchups between the Texans and T...
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Another week, more crazy stuff . . . But have no fear, because Rotem and Frank are here to guide you through it. The fellas bring you a shakedown of this week's NFL action just after the quarter mark of the season. After forcing the cancellation and postponing of two games in Week 4, COVID-19 has continued to play a factor in scheduling -- as a few additional matchups in Week 5 are now in jeporady of being moved because of emerging positive cases around the league. Rotem and Frank share their th...
Oct 08, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Back to our regularly-scheduled programming . . . Rotem and Frank are here to once again break down all the action in the NFL for Week 4. They discuss all 16 games on the docket, including the implications of the coronavirus situation impacting teams like the Titans and Steelers, and analyze each and every matchup. The guys break down the most enticing moneylines and spreads that you might want to look into or stray away from. Can any of the 0-3 teams in desperation mode get their first win of t...
Oct 01, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 33
