This week, Pace and Shane invite Ryan Hammer back onto the show to dive deep into the Trapezoid of Excellence; what it is, how it works, and what it all means for March Madness! Plus - breaking news in the ever-changing world of sports betting.

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This week Pace and Shane are joined by Scotty Longshot for a deep dive into the side of sports betting most people never see.

From long-shot betting and plus-money strategy to shady sportsbooks, account shutdowns, glitchy lines, and suspicious market movement, the guys break down the stories, lessons, and warning signs that sharp bettors learn the hard way. Plus - UFC fixing and more!

Episode 155

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Did Kalshi get it wrong? The market on Iran’s Supreme Leader just paid out — but bettors are arguing about whether the resolution actually followed the rules. This week Pace, Shane, and Gosu dive deep into Khamenei controversy. 

Plus! Offshore sportsbook risks, Alberta’s upcoming regulated betting market, and betting patterns around major events like March Madness.

Episode 154

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An Olympic parlay paying $25,000 suddenly became $4,000 — after the bet had already hit.

Shane and Gosu break down the viral McDavid MVP + points controversy, how correlated parlays are priced, and what this means for bettors going forward.

Plus: NBA betting angles, NHL futures with Gosu, and special guest “Hawkeye” Tim Power joins to talk data and edge.

Episode 153

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This week Pace, Shane and Gosu dive into NBA futures and how the sharp money is approaching the board right now. Pace shares some big news from Maui - they talk Olympics bets, the NBA Allstar game and more. John shares some elite futures bets, the logic behind them, and what recreational bettors consistently get wrong when betting long-term markets.

Plus: key angles to watch heading into the offseason and how early futures value is actually found.

Episode 152

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This week, Pace and Shane unpack the Super Bowl that, let’s be honest… left a lot of fans wanting more. From game flow to betting angles, coaching decisions and more, the guys unpack what made it such a tough watch and what bettors can actually take away from it. After that, a look at the NFL season as a whole, why it was Shane's worst betting season, and why it matters. 

Episode 151

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This week, and Behind The Lines' 150th episode, Dr. Brett Abarbanel returns to break down the future of sports betting. Pace and Shane dive into how AI is reshaping betting strategy, the rapid rise of prediction markets, and the growing challenges regulators face as gambling, finance, and technology continue to collide. Plus! Some spiicy book stories, an update to the NBA betting scandal, and more!

Episode 150

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This week, Shane and Pace are joined by investigative journalist Danny Funt to discuss his new book, Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling. The conversation traces the modern gambling boom — from offshore books and regulation to prediction markets, limiting, legislation, and the incentives baked into the system itself. Plus! Look ahead to the Superbowl with Gosu!

Episode 149

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On this week's episode, Shane and Pace dive into the newest controversy in the NFL - What actually defines a catch? Two nearly identical plays. ruled differently... they dive into the NFL’s catch rules, the idea of “surviving the ground,” and why subjective officiating continues to frustrate fans, bettors, and teams alike. Plus! Alberta joining the regulated market, and some picks for the Superbowl? 

Episode 148

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Why do most bettors lose — even when they feel like they’re doing everything “right”?

In this week's episode, in addition the NFL Playoffs,  Pace and Shane break down what exactly is holding bettors back heading into 2026. From misunderstanding variance and timing to misusing data and chasing short-term results, they unpack the structural reasons why common betting strategies fail — and what needs to change to stay competitive in today’s market.

If you’re serious about betting long-term, this is a conversation about how the game has shifted — and why adapting now matters more than ever.

Episode 147

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