Things get saucy this week as Action Network analyst Chris Raybon joins BlackJack on today's pod. They discuss their NBA playoff predictions, where they think free-agent stars will sign, the best NFL future bets to make, the latest in hockey playoffs, and much more. 
 
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BlackJack and Raybon Talk NBA, NFL Futures, and NHL Playoffs

Every NFL season, Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman and professional sports gambler Simon Hunter analyze every matchup to select their best bets from the NFL slate. Utilizing Action Network's data-driven analysis, the latest injury news and insider info from Simon's network of professional bettors, together they craft their betting card for the weekend, along with moneyline parlays, totals, survivor pool picks and so much more. For the 2023 NFL season, The Favorites will have new episodes every Sunday night, Tuesday and Thursday. Proudly presented by bet365, the world's favourite sportsbook brand.

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Are the Philadelphia Eagles bound to rebound? How badly will the Dallas Cowboys disappoint? And are the Chicago Bears destined for glory with Caleb Williams? Joining hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to answer questions like these across the NFC is a beloved Chicago media figure, and holder of "the only job Chad wants more than his own." Guest Danny Parkins is the drive-time kingpin at 670 The Score on Chicago's airwaves, and has strong opinions across the conference for gamblers and non-gamblers alike. Together they also touch on the preponderance of D3 veterans in the NBA, the chances Chicago has a superstar quarterback, and the value left on the New York Giants.
And for fans of the NBA, be sure to check out Danny Parkins' terrific new book PIPELINE TO THE PROS: How D3, Small College Nobodies Rose To Rule the NBA, available now!
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NFC Offseason Update with Danny Parkins

"Hey Patriots fans: welcome to hell!" Action Network's Simon Hunter starts the show with a bang, as he and host Chad Millman run through the betting status of every team across the AFC. Are the New York Jets ready to soar? Are the Tennessee Titans preparing for rock bottom? And can the Bengals rally behind Joe Burrow and make another Super Bowl run? Our dynamic duo answers all these questions and many more, including a dive into the AFC South and a dissection of the Chiefs' biggest adversaries out west.
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AFC Offseason Update | 2024

An gambling rite of spring, the 150th renewal of the Greatest Two Minutes In Sports is this Saturday at Churchill Downs. The Kentucky Derby is a favorite among casuals and inveterate gamblers alike, and Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome horseracing expert Sean Zerillo for his favorite picks in the Run for the Roses. We hear about his top win contenders, longshots, track conditions and so much more. Plus, Simon gets to ask him his most probing baseball questions, especially about his beloved (and red-hot) Philadelphia Phillies.
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Kentucky Derby Best Bets

In a jaw-dropping move for NFL fans everywhere, the Atlanta Falcons drafted quarterback Michael Penix Jr with the 8th overall pick in the NFL Draft. This was one of many surprises in Detroit last week, and here to break it all down is special guest Johnny Manziel. He joins Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to talk Penix, Bo Nix, Jayden Daniels, and more. Plus, we hear about the experience prospects experience on draft night, the best long-shots to win the next Heisman trophy, and what it's like to have Kyle Shanahan breath down your neck in a film room.
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NFL Draft Recap with Johnny Manziel

Calling all gamblers: you're on the clock! The 2024 NFL Draft is just hours away, and Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to give their favorite picks for the first round, including their long-awaited Sharp Calls, Executive Decision and Big Balls Bet of the Week! So dig in, hunker down, and get ready for all the madness to unfold in Detroit this evening. 
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BlackJack and Raybon Talk NBA, NFL Futures, and NHL Playoffs

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