The real start of March Madness is finally upon us, so we're bringing out the heavy hitters! Action Network Predictive Analytics kingpins Sean Koerner and Nick Giffen are joined by Michael Calabrese and Doug Ziefel to give out their favorite player prop bets for the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament this Thursday and Friday. We've got all-day action coast-to-coast, so hurry up and tail these picks before the window closes, and enjoy the Madness!
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First Round Player Props | NCAA Tournament 2024

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The UFC heads to Rio for UFC 301! Action Network MMA betting experts Sean Zerillo and Billy Ward join host Brendan Glasheen to break down the main event and their favorite plays on the entire card. Tune in to hear where the guys are seeing value in this weekend's fights. The main event features Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg, find out how the crew imagines this fight turning out and more right here on the Action Network Podcast.
1 - MAIN EVENT
9 - FIGHT OF THE NIGHT
13 - FAVORITE UNDERDOGS
23 - TOP PROPS
26 - BEST BETS
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UFC 301 Betting Preview | Pantoja vs Erceg

The 150th renewal of the Greatest Two Minutes In Sports takes place in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday, as bettors rejoice in this gambling rite of spring. The Kentucky Derby is a passion for Action Network betting experts Sean Zerillo and Mike Conti, who join host Brendan Glasheen to give out their favorite horses for win wagers, multi-race exotics, exactas and more. Plus, we hear about the Kentucky Oaks, some undercard best bets and the latest on track conditions.
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Kentucky Derby Betting Preview | 2024

A record-breaking crowd in downtown Detroit for the 2024 NFL Draft has headed home, and now it's time to evaluate how every team performed. Action Network NFL expert Chris Raybon and friend of the podcast Matthew Freedman of Fantasy Life go through every team in the AFC, including another strong draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Plus, did the Broncos play themselves into drafting Bo Nix? Did the Chiefs lock themselves into another AFC West title? And how bad are things going to get in Tennessee this season? Plus, be sure to check out our NFC edition of the show, available now!
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15 - AFC NORTH
27 - AFC EAST
45 - AFC WEST
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AFC Grades | NFL Draft 2024

The dust has settled on the 2024 NFL Draft, held before a record-breaking crowd in downtown Detroit. To evaluate how every team performed, Action Network NFL expert Chris Raybon welcomes back friend of the podcast Matthew Freedman of Fantasy Life. In this episode, they go through every team in the NFC, starting with a head-scratching move by the Atlanta Falcons. Plus, are the 49ers secretly the worst team at drafting? Did the Detroit Lions climb even higher in the NFC pecking order? And what can we expect with the Dallas Cowboys draft class? Plus, stay tuned for their next episode, as they tackle the entirety of the AFC.
4 NFC SOUTH
14 - NFC NORTH
25 - NFC EAST
34 - NFC WEST
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NFC Grades | NFL Draft 2024

Action Network MMA betting experts Sean Zerillo and Billy Ward are back after a week off to break down this weekend's UFC card. Together they discuss the main event, their fight of the night, some underdogs and their favorite props to bet this weekend in Vegas. The main event features Matheus Nicolau and Alex Perez, find out how the guys are approaching this fight and the rest on the slate right here on The Action Network Podcast.
2 - MAIN EVENT
8 - FIGHT OF THE NIGHT
13 - FAVORITE UNDERDOGS
21 - TOP PROPS
26 - BEST BETS
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First Round Player Props | NCAA Tournament 2024

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