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Ever wonder what the best way is to casually bet on sports? Extra Points Co-Founder Toby Mergler and a weekly guest are going to compete to find out and have some fun along the way. Is it heart (instinct), head (numbers), heater (streaks), or cred (1 bet only). We'll figure out the best trend together. Or just go with the tried and true approach - fade every pick you hear a talking head give on a podcast. That works too!

Episodes

Kevin Harlan on the NBA Finals, his best calls and a special Harry play-by-play; NBA Finals Predictions, Most Obnoxious Fans Left in the Playoffs and Eddie has a message to all the haters

The NBA Finals tip-off tonight as Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta make their pick for Race to Ten Thursday. Harry has put a lot of thought into this pick and is going with the Celtics as they have the hot hand and have been good on the road and Brother Bri agrees as the Warriors might be rusty to start the game. The guys make their picks on who will win the series and MVP, will anyone take the Celtics over the Warriors? Legendary broadcaster Kevin Harlan joins the show to discuss his stra...

Jun 03, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 241

Anson Carter on the NHL Playoffs, Working with Wayne Gretzky and Fights, Harry asks a long-winded question and NY Rangers/Tampa Bay Lighting Game 1 Bets

Cousin Sal starts the show announcing the winner of this week’s Prop Quiz as producer Babyface Joel Solomon adds another Gold Hat to his collection, while Brother Bri still awaits his first. Then the Degenerate Trifecta and Sal give out their FanDuel NBA Finals player series specials as Harry is expecting big scoring from Klay Thompson in this series. Next, the gang recaps a wild Game 1 of the NHL’s Western Conference Finals between the Avalanche and Oilers and gives their picks for the Eastern ...

Jun 02, 202252 minEp. 240

100 Days to Kickoff: Michael Lombardi on a wild NFL off-season, Sal loses a bet and his keys, Jimmy Butler’s final shot and NHL Conference Finals

Back from Memorial Day Weekend, the Against All Odds crew begins with Betaches as Cousin Sal loses a bet and also his keys! The gang recaps Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Celtics and Heat as Parlay Kid likes Jimmy Butler being aggressive and not hesitating at the end of the game. The NBA Finals are set but should the Warriors be favored in the series? The kickoff to the NFL season is 100 days away and to celebrate former NFL executive, author, and host of the GM Shuffle podc...

Jun 01, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 239

Warriors Back in NBA Finals, Did Steph Curry deserve Western Conference MVP, Sharp Tank, Riverboat Casino: Best Wingman in Sports, Harry Prom Memories

The Golden State Warriors are back in the NBA Finals as the guys recap the Western Conference Finals and if Steph Curry was the most deserving player of the Magic Johnson Western Conference Playoffs MVP trophy. Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta discuss the latest on other NBA topics including Mark Cuban’s thoughts on the play-in round leading to more injuries in the playoffs, James Worthy criticizing today’s players, and Zion Williams being cleared to play basketball again. Then it’s over t...

May 28, 202256 minEp. 238

Celtics/Heat Game 5 Picks and Props, Race to Ten, Trouba Hit II and Canelo/GGG III

Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta are back to recap yet another NBA blowout in the playoffs as the Mavericks had a huge lead against the Warriors in Game 4, but Brother Bri was hit by the Gambling Gods as they only won by 10 after he bet the Mavs to win by 11.4. The Parlay Kid says if it wasn’t for wagering these games wouldn’t be worth watching. The guys discuss last night’s huge comeback by the Mets down 8-2 and rallying to take the lead, only to lose in the bottom of the ninth to the Gia...

May 26, 202244 minEp. 237

Race to Ten Tuesday; Golden State @ Dallas Game 4 bets, can Mavericks avoid sweep? NHL Playoffs bets and Make Believe Riverboat Casino: Which Historical Piece of Music Memorabilia do you want to own?

Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta recap a good night of NBA betting but Harry still finds a way to be upset even when he wins. Heat/Celtics Game 4 provided yet another NBA playoffs blowout as the guys discuss how good this Golden State Warriors team is historically and the competition in this year’s playoffs. Then they preview Game 4, Warriors @ Mavericks as Dallas looks to avoid a sweep and the Against All Odds crew looks to avoid losing four in a row on Race to Ten Tuesday. Brother Bri pi...

May 25, 202247 minEp. 236

Monday Night NBA/NHL Bets, Betaches, Good News and Bad News for Brother Bri & a Harry Wedding Ring Update

Cousin Sal starts the show with bad news and good news for Brother Bri; he still hasn’t won an Extra Points Gold Hat but he did pick the Preakness winner correctly with Early Voting. Plus more good news, Harry found his wedding ring which he had the whole time in his computer bag. The guys jump into their weekend Betaches as Harry loses an 8-team parlay in which he hit his lacrosse bets but lost on hockey. Plus, Mavericks’ Reggie Bullock gets a huge Duh after getting zero points on 0-10 shooting...

May 24, 202244 minEp. 235

Preakness picks, Cynical Sal on betting NBA Playoff Blowouts and Harry goes off on Nick Saban

Harry had a rough night as he lost more than just sports bets; he can't find his wedding ring and apparently the buttons on his shirts. Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta get right to a PGA Championship update and recap the Celtics/Heat game which was another blowout as they discuss why there have been so many bad games this year. Cynical Sal is now a believer in these two extremes and bets the Mavericks/Warriors game that way, while Harry likes Luka to bounce back and have a big game. The g...

May 21, 202252 minEp. 234

PGA Championship Bets with Paul Koehorst, Western Conference Finals Game 1, Brother Bri hits 9 picks in a row

It was another tough loss on Race to Ten Tuesday but that hasn’t stopped Brother Bri who has won 9 in a row. Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta recap the NBA Draft Lottery Order selection as Sal leaves the Orlando Magic out of his bet and they of course get the number one overall pick. They recap Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals as the undermanned Celtics lose to the Miami Heat as not having Marcus Smart and Al Horford made a big difference but Harry says Jimmy Butler is playing at a ...

May 19, 20221 hrEp. 233

Race to Ten Tuesday, Game 1 Celtics @ Heat, ECF Larry Bird MVP, Will the Knicks once again get screwed in the NBA Draft Lottery Order?

The NBA Draft lottery order will be selected tonight and the guys know the Knicks will be screwed again and not get a higher pick. Cousin Sal wishes he could bet on this. It’s Race to Ten Tuesday and the Parlay Kid is making the pick on the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals, Boston @ Miami. The guys then make their Game 1 bets and also make their pick for the Larry Bird MVP of the Eastern Conference playoffs, Parlay Kid goes with a longshot in Jaylen Brown at +950. Then the guys make s...

May 18, 202238 minEp. 232

NBA and NHL Game 7 Weekend Recap, NBA Conference Finals Bets, Harry mushes the Maple Leafs, and can Sal bring himself to root for Boston?

Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta begin the show recapping a big weekend of Game 7’s in the NBA and NHL playoffs. Parlay Kid believes the NHL playoff games have been so much better and everyone should be watching. Quickly, Eddie Spaghetti jumps on to take joy in the Rangers win over the Penguins as he is ready to move onto a different fan base than annoying crybaby Pittsburgh. Sal gave Eddie a signed Henrik Lundqvist puck at his birthday party that might have brought him good luck. The guys...

May 17, 202246 minEp. 231

NFL Schedule Release Reactions, Way Too Soon NFL Win Over/Under Picks, NBA Playoffs Picks & Props, Harry makes it Facebook official

After nearly two weeks of being married, Harry finally makes it official on Facebook and causes confusion among his friends and family. The NFL schedule has finally been released and the guys give their thoughts on all the primetime games, the Cowboys schedule, and the Raiders. Then based on the schedule the guys each pick early wins and over/under as Brother Bri is a believer in the Jets, Harry is high on the Rams and Parlay Kid doesn’t think Matt Ryan will improve the Colts. Then, the guys dis...

May 14, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 230

Harry’s side of the Race to Ten Disaster, NBA Playoff Bets, Can Rangers stay alive against the Penguins and where will Arch Manning choose to play college football?

Cousin Sal starts the show by explaining what happened behind the scenes on Race to Ten Tuesday as Harry went to the FanDuel Sportsbook in Phoenix but didn’t appear on the live stream until it was too late. Harry gives his side of the story blaming it on lousy wi-fi, his wife, and the manager accusing him of stacking tickets. To make matters worse his wife paid for premium parking and then they ran into her ex-boyfriend on the way out. The guys recap last night’s NBA playoffs as both games end i...

May 12, 202256 minEp. 229

Race to Ten from the Footprint Center in Phoenix!, NBA/NHL Bets, Al Horford drops career playoff high on Harry, Shaq versus Gobert and does Dallas deserve a second NFL team?

It’s Race to Ten Tuesday and Harry will be at the FanDuel Sportsbook at Phoenix Suns Footprint Center playing for some fans who watch live with him. There’s an update on the $11 Harry got cashing out his Grizzlies futures ticket as he spent it on a 6-leg parlay. The guys recap last night in the NHL and NBA playoffs starting with the Rangers getting absolutely blown out by the Penguins, to make matters worse it was Eddie’s birthday and Sal lost on the Rangers over 2.5 goals. While the Boston Celt...

May 11, 202244 minEp. 228

NBA Monday Bets, Betaches, NBA Officiating Concerns, Jokic reportedly wins MVP and Harry Keeps Cashing….Out

The Against All Odds crew begin the show by wishing producer Eddie Spaghetti a happy 30th birthday as he celebrated over the weekend by seeing Pearl Jam twice and meeting up with superfan of the show Heath Centazzo. The guys recap a strange Kentucky Derby as the #21 horse (80-1) Rich Strike wins as some people thought the number 2 horse had won. Next, the guys recap their Betaches from over the weekend but it’s not all bad as Cousin Sal hits with Nikola Jokic reportedly winning his second consec...

May 10, 202253 minEp. 227

Kentucky Derby bets with Eddie Olczyk, Rangers even series, NBA Playoff Friday bets and WNBA Futures

It’s the one-week anniversary of Harry’s wedding and he’s still bragging about giving Sal’s family gummies. Cousin Sal is riding high after the Mets rally from seven down in the ninth to beat the Phillies for their biggest comeback in over 25 years. The Cincinnati Reds continue to be terrible as Brother Bri continues to bet against them. On the ice, the New York Rangers even their series 1-1 against the Pittsburgh Penguins as Eddie and Dave continue to go at it on Twitter. Dave and Eddie both pi...

May 07, 20221 hr 14 minEp. 226

Penguins/Rangers Triple OT Reaction, Jo Koy messes up NBA Schedule, Kentucky Derby Horse or Horses&*t

Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta are back and are keeping an eye on the Mets game as Tylor Megill has a no-hitter going through four innings. Last night’s Race to Ten fell flat as the Warriors started out slow and couldn’t get much going. Plus, producer Eddie Spaghetti is upset the Rangers lost Game 1 in their series against the Penguins and makes the case why a potential Rangers game-winning goal in regulation should not have been overturned. Eddie is still confident the Rangers will win ...

May 05, 202243 minEp. 225

Race to Ten Tuesday, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Odds, NBA and NHL Picks, Robinson Cano back in Pinstripes?

It’s Race to Ten Tuesday but first Cousin Sal begins the show announcing the winner of the Harry and Angie Prop Quiz contest; Babyface Joel is devastated he lost on a tie-breaker and feels like there should be a review. The guys react to Cardinals’ WR DeAndre Hopkins's 6-game suspension and how it will possibly affect the usually competitive NFC West. With the draft over Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta look at NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds as Harry likes Falcons’ WR Drake London but Brot...

May 04, 202250 minEp. 224

Harry gets hitched! A Recap of Harry’s Wedding in Phoenix and a Bet from the Altar; plus Mets Combined No-Hitter, Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Picks and Monday Night NBA Bets

Harry is officially married! The Against All Odds crew is back from Phoenix and Harry is still wearing the ring, albeit briefly. Harry talks about giving his pick during the ceremony and the tense moment when Angie made everyone wait before walking down the aisle. Harry is proud of giving Sal’s family members weed gummies at the rehearsal dinner and Angie’s brother seemed to have a crush on Brother Bri and also slept through the ceremony. Sal goes thru all the Wedding Prop Quiz questions as some...

May 03, 202254 minEp. 223

NFL Draft; Giants, Jets and Dameshek Win!, First Round Recap, Suns survive Pelicans, NBA Second Round Matchup Picks, Harry’s Wedding Cake Flavor Reveal

A euphoric Dave Dameshek joins the Against All Odds crew to celebrate the Pittsburgh Steelers taking Kenny Pickett. Harry and the Parlay Kid don’t love the pick and try to put doubt in Dave’s excitement as they discuss Pickett comparisons. Cousin Sal is impressed the Jets and Giants didn’t screw up the draft and who won the draft? Next, the guys switch over to the NBA as Cousin Sal survives his big Phoenix Suns bet as Chris Paul goes 14-14 from the field as they close out the Pelicans. The Sixer...

Apr 29, 202252 minEp. 222

NFL Draft Prop Draft!, Race to Ten and Ja Morant Dunk on the Timberwolves, Brad’s walk and talk review of Winning Time

As Harry’s wedding week continues, he officially got his marriage license- but who paid for it? The Memphis Grizzlies took care of business on Race to Ten Tuesday as the guys celebrated a winner and they discuss the end of the game against the Timberwolves as well as Ja Morant’s insane dunk. Plus, the Miami Heat close out the Atlanta Hawks as Trae Young has a disappointing series. Then the guys talk about the Suns/Pelicans series as Cousin Sal desperately needs the Suns to advance. The guys are ...

Apr 28, 202253 minEp. 221

NFL Draft Player Position Over/Under, Celtics sweep the Nets, 76ers on verge of collapse?, Race to Ten Tuesday

With Harry’s wedding less than a week away, Sal finds out that his fiancée Angie has entered the Extra Points Prop Quiz about their wedding. Cousin Sal also reads some fan emails of suggestions for wedding prop quiz questions. The guys react to the Brooklyn Nets being swept by the Boston Celtics and if Steve Nash deserved to be fired. Plus, with the Raptors beating the Sixers and the series now at 3-2 is Doc Rivers on the verge of blowing yet another playoff series lead? Then they discuss Ja Mor...

Apr 27, 202251 minEp. 220

Harry Wedding Week! NBA Playoffs Bets, NFL Draft Combo Bets, Yankees fans throw trash and how to stop fans running on the court

Cousin Sal begins the show by asking his take on all the unruly Yankees fans this weekend that got into it with Guardians’ players and threw trash on the field. Plus, as another protester stormed the court in Minnesota the guys have some ideas on how to fix this. It’s Harry’s wedding week and there’s a new Prop Quiz contest on the Extra Points website but did Angie jinx the wedding by making a statement on social media? Next, the guys discuss the latest with the NBA Playoffs as the Atlanta Hawks...

Apr 26, 20221 hrEp. 219

NBA Playoff Friday Night Bets, NFL Draft Position Markets, Will Harry write his own vows?

After going 6-0, Brother Bri looks to stay on a hot streak heading into another big night of NBA Playoffs. First, the guys recap Thursday night as somehow the Memphis Grizzlies pull off an amazing comeback against the Timberwolves as Karl-Anthony Towns only takes 4 shots. Plus, Jalen Brunson steps up again for the Mavericks as they take the lead in their series against the Jazz and Jordan Poole continues to impress as the Warriors go up 3-0 on the Nuggets. Then it’s a preview of Friday night’s N...

Apr 23, 202253 minEp. 218

NFL Draft talk with Daniel Jeremiah, Steelers Pickett or Willis?, Giants Salary Cap Problems, DK Metcalf on Move?, Wednesday night NBA Playoff Bets and Warriors now favorites in the West

Harry begins the show wishing everyone a happy 4/20 as Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta react to Race to Ten not hitting and Gerrit Cole struggling again for the Yankees. Parlay Kid suggests his huge contract should be null and void if he is no longer the same pitcher after the Spider Tack controversy and the Yankees should look into hiring a lawyer. The guys recap last night’s NBA Playoff games as the Pelicans even their series against the Suns and Devin Booker suffered a hamstring injury...

Apr 21, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 217

Race to Ten Tuesday: Atlanta @ Miami, NBA Playoff Bets and Megan Connolly on running the Boston Marathon

It’s Race to Ten Tuesday as Parlay Kid is looking to hit three in a row but first, the guys recap last night’s games as Toronto drops another game to Philadelphia, Jalen Brunson has a career night as the Mavericks even their series with the Jazz and the Warriors go on a crazy scoring run as Harry declares the Splash Brothers are back and now have a Poole party. Then Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta make their picks for Tuesday night’s NBA games and their Race to Ten pick in Atlanta @ Miami...

Apr 20, 202254 minEp. 215

NBA Tuesday Night Game 2 Bets, Clippers Screw Sal, Parlay Kid on Yankees Issues and Harry finds his degree!

It was a monster weekend of betting for the Against All Odds crew as the Los Angeles Clippers screwed everybody- except for Harry! However, Harry’s bragging once again comes back to hurt him. The guys discuss Game 1 between the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets and the incredible buzzer-beater by Jayson Tatum. Parlay Kid loves that Kyrie has embraced becoming a villain and feeds off the distraction. The guys make their Monday night, Game 2 bets, and player props for Utah @ Dallas (+5), Toronto @ ...

Apr 19, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 214

3-Time NBA Champion BJ Armstrong on Lebron versus MJ, Fixing the LA Lakers, Protocol P: Paul George out Must-Win Clippers, NBA First Round Bets andNBA Finals Predictions

Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta react to the breaking news that Paul George will miss the play-in game after testing positive for Covid-19. Sal desperately needs the Clippers to win and makes the argument this game should have been played yesterday and blames the schedule makers. Brett Koremenos pays off his Cap of Consequences bet on Covered in Glory and had a surprise visitor as Harry joined him. Thankfully, to distract him from the Paul George news, Sal can focus on his Mets same game ...

Apr 16, 20221 hr 45 minEp. 213

USFL Season Preview, Week 1 Breakdown, Plus Michigan Panthers Coach Jeff Fisher joins to discuss new rules, new technology and his new quarterbacks; Wednesday Night NBA Play-in Games Bets and Race to Ten

The guys start the show with Brother Bri’s reaction to Derek Carr getting a 3-year, $121.5 million extension from the Raiders as they continue to go all-in on the upcoming season. Sal hits 3 of 4 on picks on the first night of the NBA play-in games but Patrick Beverly was the real big winner as the guys discussed his over-the-top celebration. Sal still needs the LA Clippers to make the playoffs to hit on his futures bets. Plus, the Brooklyn Nets won but didn’t cover. Next, the guys preview Wedne...

Apr 14, 20221 hr 8 minEp. 212

NBA Playoff Play-In Games Picks, Early Mets Heartache, Cap of Consequences and Harry is back on American Idol

Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta begin the show discussing last night’s tough New York Mets loss; while Guardians outfield Steven Kwan has quickly become a rookie of the year favorite. However, Harry is already over baseball and is betting on the “Long Island kid” to win American Idol. The guys discuss Tuesday night’s NBA Play-In round games as the Cavs take on the Nets and the Clippers try to knock off the Timberwolves. Then Covered in Glory’s Brett Koremenos joins to face the Cap of Cons...

Apr 13, 202240 minEp. 211
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