Covered in Glory

James Harden carrying the Nets, Steve Kerr saying horrible season was more enjoyable than KD’s last season with the Warriors. Will LaMelo’s wrist write him off from Rookie of the Year? Guest Rashad Phillips talks March Madness and Oral Roberts and Abilene’s upsets. Rob on Sister Jean and the hotline to heaven. Who is getting to the Elite 8? Watch out for Syracuse and Buddy Boeheim, the best player this weekend. The Nets have won 16 of 18 – just how good are they?

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Gina Paradiso and Drue Crookston, co-host of The West Coast Gamblers get you ready to fill out your NCAA bracket by breaking down every region.

Does Gonzaga have the easiest path to the Final Four? Drue loves to load up on a parlay bet that a number one seed won’t lose in the first round and still sees value with Gonzaga (+200) to win it all.

A breakdown of the East region, which Gina thinks could be the toughest region and the possibility of seeing all chalk in the first round. Drue warns to be careful with Georgetown, they got hot at the right time but look overrated coming out of the Big East and doesn’t like them as a Cinderella.

In the West region, Drue likes UC Santa Barbara to upset Creighton and in the East region Drue likes Florida State as a team some people are overlooking.

In the Midwest, can Loyola-Chicago make a run again? How much will Moses Wright being out hurt Georgia Tech? And can anyone stop top-seed Illinois?

Drue gives his Final Four which included a surprise #3 seed coming out of the South. Gina likes taking the field over Gonzaga to win the national championship. Who will be the first seed to lose in the tournament and why it could be Baylor.

Then it’s a quick look at the NBA, Gina likes James Harden’s rising MVP case and Drue makes a case for Charlotte being the only place Steph would ever leave Golden State for.

The Betting Academy: Hoops Edition is a collaboration between The Gaming Society and the Extra Points Podcast Network.

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This week begins with Martin admitting he was on the wrong side of Dame Lillard’s recent comeback. Will the Trailblazers make 2nd half push and what is wrong with Kawhi and the Clips? AD or KD, which team needs their injured player back first? The cover ability of the Phoenix Suns and this week’s NBA picks. NCAA tournament discussions with DeShaun Tate about matchups and which high seeded team you need to take deep into the bracket.

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Former NBA player Ryan Hollins joins to talk about Rob’s Deadspin article, NBA Finals, The difference in football and basketball hall of fames and if Chris Webber belongs in one. Rob puts up 20 Lemon Pepper Wings to Martin’s 10 on a 2/1 bet that LeBron wins MVP Who’s your favorite person on Inside The NBA….besides Rob’s appearance on The Inside Story? @RobParkerFS1 & @MartinWeiss #LemonPepperParlay

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Perk and Gina give their takeaways on All-Star Weekend and discuss the odds of if we will ever see Steph and Lebron play together in purple & gold. Perk gives his review of the new Space Jam Legacy uniforms and says to take the over for opening weekend box office take. Plus they discuss the odds of Bronnie James ever suiting up with his dad in the NBA.

Then Perk gives his take on which contender will land Andre Drummond. Plus his NCAA picks as well as a look at tonight’s NBA action (Wash @Memphis, SA @ DAL) and tomorrow as the Knicks face a tough test in Milwaukee.

Then Drue Crookston, co-host of The West Coast Gamblers joins to discuss college basketball, Ja Morant and drops some golf betting knowledge on props like top five American finishers and betting nationality on this weekend’s The Players Championship.

The Betting Academy: Hoops Edition is a collaboration between The Gaming Society and the Extra Points Podcast Network.

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Perk and Gina are ready for All-Star Weekend but first they react to the Lemon Pepper Freestyle from Drake and Rick Ross. Perk asks if Drake deserves GOAT consideration and if this is these are the best verses we’ve ever seen from him.

Thanks to Dame Lillard, Perks draws even with Gina 2-2 in the Ten Pack Challenge as they recap the Warriors/Blazers game. Perks continues the Drake love with his college basketball bets taking Drake over Northern Iowa as well as South Alabama, Florida State and Villanova.

Perk makes a case that players should have the option and ability to buy into the franchise that they’ve helped raise the value of and thinks KG has gotten a raw deal in Minnesota.

The All-Star Teams are set, Gina and Perk called that Rudy Gobert would go last but were a little surprised Lebron took Giannis first. They disagree over to bet the over/under 308.5 as Perk thinks the players play defense now. Plus, picks for 3-Point Contest, Skills Challenge and Slam Dunk Contest.

Then Perk and Gina look at the latest odds for NBA Regular Season Awards as Joel Embiid is playing at a MVP level, LaMelo is a lock for Rookie of the Year, plus Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man and why Julius Randle has separated himself from the rest of the pacl for Most Improved. Perk discusses his teams on the rise for the second half as the Knicks and Suns continue to impress and he gives his Carry-On award to a deserving Memphis Grizzlies’ guard.

Finally, would Blake Griffin make any difference on the Brooklyn Nets?

The Betting Academy: Hoops Edition is a collaboration between The Gaming Society and the Extra Points Podcast Network.

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Rob and Martin go at it over whether the Rockets should retire James Harden’s jersey. Is Steph the most influential player in the NBA in the past 30 years? Rob bets Martin some lemon pepper wing over who will go further in the 3 contest, Donovan Mitchell or Zach LaVine. Who will have a 2nd half collapse, Knicks or Jazz? Ranking the top 3 in the Three Point contest and for the dunking, there ain’t no stopping Obi Toppin.

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Kendrick Perkins can’t wait for the NCAA Tournament and already likes Georgia Tech as sleepers and calls Wisconsin frauds.

Perk and Gina show brotherly love to Philly as they like the Sixers odds to win the Eastern Conference plus Perk says Big Philly, Joel “Olajuwon” Embiid has now jumped to his favorite for MVP, Ben Simmons for Defensive Player of the Year and the Sixers to cover against Utah.

The Rockets Revenge game against James Harden and the Nets, Perk thinks the Nets blow them out but Gina disagrees and has Houston covering.

Then Gina and Perk get into a heated conversation over Dame Lillard and Steph Curry as the two face off tonight. Perk loves the Melo resurgence and thinks the Warriors are going to get smacked, Gina rides with the Warriors.

As #FreeJJ continues in the NBA, Gina can’t believe JJ Watt went to Arizona. However, Perk won’t allow for Arizona Cardinals slander and says we could see a Tom Brady effect with the Cards.

Finally, Perk and Gina draft their All-Star starters and also Bet to the Future on who could be the last pick as Rudy Gobert might be waiting for a while.

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Jazz are Legit, Lakers Possible Moves, Boogie’s Future, Perk’s Picks, Who Gets Next Ring First?

Gina and Perk try to make sense of the NBA Top Shot card craze.

As the Jazz continue to impress, Perk predicts they will also be a problem in the postseason and will win a 7-game series against the best in the west. Perk thinks AD and Dennis Schroder’s injuries could be a blessing in disguise as it’s allowed the Lakers to see their flaws. Perk thinks the Lakers made mistakes in not keeping Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee and now need to find a replacement.

Perk and Gina put odds on who could be headed to the Lakers and why they like Hassan Whiteside, why the Cavaliers will never help Lebron by sending the Lakers Andre Drummond and why Boogie Cousins may not land anywhere. Plus, what are the odds Damian Lillard ever leaves Portland?

Perk’s Picks include – the red-hot Utah Jazz, the Clippers to lay the smackdown, Norman Powell is ballin’ for the Raptors and why the Boston Celtics can’t be trusted.

Finally, should Kawhi Leonard be getting more MVP consideration and a Bet to the Future on who will get their next ring first: Lebron, KD, Danny Green or Kim Kardashian.

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Rob and Martin give their picks for three upcoming games and go deep with former NBA 3-point sniper Eddie House to talk the Lakers repeat chances and will the Nets be fine till they have a human problem? All-Star rosters spark a feisty discussion over media/player voting and the snubs of Devin Booker and Trae Young.

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