Covered in Glory

Perk checks in to discuss last week’s severe winter storms in Texas and give an update on how things are going.

The NBA All-Star reserves have been announced, Gina and Perk show love to the deserving first-time All-Stars- Zach LaVine, Zion Williamson, Julius Randle and Jaylen Brown. Plus, Perk is hotter than fish grease over Devin Booker and Domantas Sabonis getting snubbed (03:30).

Perk and Gina bet on who Lebron will take first- as they disagree on the pick (14:45). Plus, Perk explains why Devin Booker deserves more credit for his offensive efficiency and playing on both ends. How much to bet on a Phoenix Suns Western Conference future bet (19:45)?

Perk gives his NBA and NCAA picks, plus a discussion of the Timberwolves head coaching situation as well as Brad Stevens’ future in Boston (30:00). Finally, Perk on the 10-year anniversary of his trade from Boston to Oklahoma City (44:45).

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

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Producer Martin Weiss leaves the board and jumps on the mic full-time as Lemon Pepper pivots to some NBA action. Martin immediately compares himself as a young Tyler Herro right out the gate while Rob threatens to offer “perspective” as the elder statesman. Rob and Martin talk to former NBA player and Mississippi Valley St Coach Lindsey Hunter about Draymond’s recent comments about double standards. Why his Pistons’ practices were wars and how KD and Steph could compete with any generation. Brooklyn is the best team in the NBA today and an argument over the necessity of the All-Star game.

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Gina Paradiso and Kendrick Perkins continue to back the Utah Jazz (-2.5) as they ride a 5-game win streak tonight against the Milwaukee Bucks. Perks thinks fans in arenas will make a difference, why Utah is even better than last year and Royce O’Neale is underappreciated.

Gina and Perk take a look at Defensive Player of the Year odds and need answers from FanDuel why there are no odds on Lebron James. Perk likes Ben Simmons (+1300) as he continues to make a difference on the defensive end. While Steph Curry is back in the MVP talk, Gina and Perk say it’s time to put some respect on Seth Curry’s name as well.

Perk gives out his Friday night picks: NO (+3)/DAL, ATL (-2)/SA and Boston( -4.5) first half against Detroit.

Gina and Perk hit the NBA rumor mill to discuss a possible PJ Tucker for Lou Williams trade but Perk thinks PJ could reunite with James Harden in Brooklyn. Finally, a preview of Saturday night’s primetime game between Brooklyn and Golden State as Showtime Steph may continue to up big numbers.

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Rob anoints TJ as a Super Bowl Soothsayer. A unanimous host vote that Tom Brady should not have been the MVP. Mahomes was a prisoner of the moment and Andy Reid’s five man protection schemes failed the day. TJ believes that Brady lifts the rest of the team’s confidence to a championship level and Rob thinks they could have won without Tom. Megatron and why the HOF is full of SH*T. Lemon Pepper Parlay says goodbye to football and hello to NBA chatter!

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Gina Paradiso and Kendrick Perkins wrap up the Super Bowl as Gina takes a victory lap. Perk compares Tampa’s defense to playing Tecmo Bowl and says you can’t compare GOATs of different sports.

Perk loves UTAH (-6)/BOS and continues to believe the Jazz could be a dark horse contender for the NBA Championship. Perk and Gina explain why they think the Lakers are even better than last season as KCP has that carry over confidence and how the team has settled into playing with Lebron. Plus, does Jared Dudley’s 42 page account of the NBA bubble season count as a book?

Gina and Perk disagree on PHI (-5)/SAC as Perk thinks Doc Rivers has the 76ers playing at another level right now. Perk thinks it’s time to change the name of the Center position as Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid bring so much more to the table.

Perk loves BKLYN (-6.5)/DET especially after the Pistons traded Derrick Rose and while he hates to admit it he says bet Duke over Notre Dame in college basketball.

Perk continues to say the Phoenix Suns will be a major threat to the Western Conference and why he has come around to the idea of Derrick Rose to the Knicks.

Gina and Perk discuss who could be make and miss the All-Star Game including a hard conversation for Mavs fans on Luka and finally could the Mavericks (and Heat) miss the playoffs all together.

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The final episode of this season's Waiver Wired comes via breakdown of the Super Bowl. KC was thwarted by Tampa Bay’s perfect defensive game plan. Tom Brady made the ultimate bet on himself and his internal throw clock is still running on time. How will Brady leave the game and when? The plan to handle football less Sundays. Hot off the SB and a vigorous Pelaton ride, Jerry gives the TB 12 diet a look. Fantasy targets for next season and why Jerry won’t be messing with RB’s anymore. Where will Deshaun end up and a preview of Jerry and Jen pivoting to NBA and MLB picks!

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Last episode for football this season and our hosts are split on who will win Super Bowl 55. What will the Stafford trade mean for Fantasy owners next season? Which city is the best for hosting Super Bowls and which one do you wish you attended? Why Vegas is New Orleans without the culture. Jerry revisits the time he was a Beach Bowl MVP, flew on a private jet and scored on some guy named Eddie George. Every Super Bowl prop is put under microscope for study and a correction to Cousin Sal about chicken wings.

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LPP Super Bowl edition and two GOATs must ram heads this weekend when the Future meets the Present down in Tampa. TJ and Rob go a few rounds over whether Matt Stafford was worth all the rounds in the draft. A bit more on the Texans new coaching hire. TJ sticks with his season long pick with Tampa while Rob suspects the Chiefs will be in victory formation with a cool reminder that no one remembers Brady’s 9 non-winning years. Lots of weapons on both teams for producer Martin’s Super Bowl super props. End of year salutes from both the hosts before Rob is off to Vegas to drop some shekels on all the above.

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Gina Paradiso and Kendrick Perkins are back to class as they discuss when are the Nets going to turn the corner defensively. Gina questions giving out the Defensive Player of the Year award this year; Perk thinks Ben Simmons is deserving and explains not having fans in the stands also is affecting the level of defense.

A look at Wednesday’s NBA games including DAL/ATL (+1/5) as the Hawks continue to impress, Perk thinks Luka can’t get all of the blame and people need to start taking a look at the entire team, including Rick Carlisle. Gina doesn’t even have Luka as an All-Star this year and if Zion continues to play the way he does, he may never be an All-Star.

Perk makes his college basketball picks and he makes a case of UMASS, Mizzu and Bowling Green. Then it’s a lookahead to Thursday night as Gina continues to like the Warriors and Perk puts his degree on the line with the San Antonio Spurs.

Perk explains why Klay’s comments about Rodney McGruder were childish, corney and entitled. Gina thinks now that LaMelo Ball is starting- not only is he the Rookie of the Year but also deserves to be looked at as an All-Star. Which leads to a discussion of what is the ceiling for Lonzo Ball and Gina makes a surprising comparison. Finally, Perk and Gina discuss who could be left out of the All-Star Game and the Lebron/fan incident in Atlanta.

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Gina Paradiso and Kendrick Perkins preview tonight’s NBA schedule including a Mavericks guarantee and a look at DAL/UTAH and LAC/ORL. Perk and Gina are really impressed with how Stephen Silas has turned around the Houston Rockets; John Wall has them in the mix for the playoffs.

Perk tries to explain “Farm Strength” and Gina asks Perk his thoughts on some “Over/Unders”including will Blake Griffin dunk again this season and how many games Lonzo Ball has left with the Pelicans? Bradley Beal isn’t the only one frustrated in Washington- now his wife is and Perk needs to see more out of Draymond Green. Perk gives out his college basketball picks and why this is a great way to win money.

Perk hasn’t changed his mind on the Super Bowl, says bet the house on Kansas City – and doesn’t believe DaBaby’s big bet.

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