Empire... State Your Mind

Matt and Chris are joined on Christmas Day by none other than Nick, a member of the Wolfpack, to discuss week 15 of the NFL season. The Jets decide to mortgage the future and win a game vs. the LA Rams as they fall to the #2 overall pick. As we approach the last two weeks of the season, who will tank harder? The Giants decide that 3 points just aren't enough on the first drive of the game, so on 4th and 5 Joe Judge decides to call a fake where the punter plays QB and the Center plays the number 1 receiver. Even though the Giants' record is now 5-9, they still remain in the hunt for an NFC LEast title. In the words of Limp Bizkit, the Bills keep Rollin' all the way to an AFC East Championship and the #2 seed in the AFC.

The Nets looked unstoppable with Durant and Kyrie on the floor opening day, but how long can they each remain injury free? The Celtics win a nail biter in their opener thanks to a miss free throw by the Greek Freak. The Knicks pick up an L vs. the Pacers yet Barrett looks promising.

All this and more discusses with the Christmas spirit and dawg mentality. Go Dawgs!

Off The Rails

Has Chris already given up on the Giant’s QB, Head Coach and GM?

Let It Ride

Matt and CM have a relatively flat week, in market terms, while Chris flops in his debut.

Matt: Chargers +3.5, Packers -8.5, Bucs -5.5, Dolphins -2, Rams -16.5, Cards -6.5

Parlay (+241) : Seahawks ML, Dolphins ML, Bucs ML

Matty Moneylines: Chargers ML, Bears ML

CM: Chargers +3.5, Bills -6.5, Dolphins -2.5, Chiefs -3, Steelers -11.5   

CM College Special Parlay: Oklahoma ML, Coastal Carolina ML, LSU ML, Clemson ML, Texas A&M ML, Ohio State ML, USC ML 

Chris (No $$$ on these bets): Raiders -3.5, Packers -8.5, Bucs -5.5, Dolphins -2, Jets +16.5, Bills -6.5

Matt and Chris review week 14 of the NFL season through a New York lens. Jamal Adams gets the last laugh as the Jets' tank continues. The likelihood of getting the 1st pick increases while the Jets fall to 0-13. Meanwhile, the Giants lay an egg in Daniel Jones' return from injury. Should Jones have started with a hampered hammy? Last but not least, New York's true team circled the wagons once again. The Bills solidify themselves as a true contender after beating the Steelers 26-15.

It's the most wonderful time of the year and the NBA preseason starts right on cue. Both the Knicks and Nets win their debut, even though each team's expectations are strikingly different. Durant and Irving return to the court for the first time as teammates, but who is steering the ship in Brooklyn? Outside of the tri-state area, Giannis proves his loyalty to Milwaukee and gets paid in the process, 5 year $228M.

As Matt and Chris mentioned on their previous podcast, the NHL season will begin on January 13, 2021. Most teams will report to camp by the end of the year and begin their preparation for the 56 game season. Due to Covid-19, the divisions will realign to limit travel as much as possible. 

On the MLB front, not much to be discussed. However, there is still a little dash at the end of the episode.

Off The Rails

Chris: NFC East > NFC West?

Matt: Getty is a good GM?

Let It Ride

Matt is on a heater while CM is still seeking redemption…will this be the week?

Matt:

Patriots +6

Texans -1.5

Seahawks -13.5

Packers/Lions Over 55

Bills -1.5

Matty Moneylines: (No money on these bets)

Giants ML

Washington ML

CM:

Chiefs -7

Cards -2.5

Bucs -6.5

Saints -7

Steelers +2.5

Chris: (No money on these bets)

Rams -6

Texans -1.5

Jets +13.5

Packers/Lions Under 55

Bills -1.5

Chiefs -7

Vikings +6.5

Saints -7

Matt and Chris recap week 13 of the NFL for the New York teams. Jets emphatically put the league on notice that the tank is still on. While the Giants and Bills take care of business on the West Coast. However, the Giants celebration was cut short by the Washington Football Team winning an upset of their own.

Additionally, the guys discuss a few big moves in the NBA, the NHL setting to start and a few big free agents left to sign in the MLB.

Matty Moneylines has become Matty Ice because his bets are as cold as ice. Chris puts his reputation on the line and although CM was hot on Thanksgiving, who does he blame for the mortgage bet going bust?

Of course, we still have picks for week 13 including a Matty Moneyline and possible parlays.

As we get closer to wrapping up the NFL's regular season, Matt and Chris discuss how the New York teams are stacking up. The Jets remain winless, Bills fall to the 4th seed and the Giants are now leading the NFC East but at what cost... Additionally, the guys talk a little bit of NBA as the Christmas Day schedule is released. While the NHL is still unsure there is going to be a season.

Matt and Chris list One overrated player from each of the Four major US leagues: NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL. Do you agree?

Thanksgiving Day Special

Matt and Chris discuss their wildly off the rail opinions regarding New York QBs, one is crazier than the other. During Let It Ride, Matty Moneylines continues his degeneracy as CM's bets make their first appearance. Not only for all (3) thanksgiving day games, but also a Sunday mortgage bet.

Matt and Chris discuss the current status of the New York Giants, New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills. Even though the Giants and Bills were on a bye week, many impactful games were played to determine their playoff hopes and seeding. Meanwhile, the Jets continue to burn bright like the dumpster fire they have become. However, the Jaguars are not far behind as they both try to claim the pick that will be Trevor Lawrence.

Additionally, there is a dash of NBA and NHL talk.