Lineups Podcast

The NFL has expanded its deal with Sportradar that will allow sportsbooks to have access to 'official' league data this season. But what does that really mean? Matt Brown, Brett Collson and FairwayJay debate whether in-play sports betting even benefits from these official data deals. Plus, another state has launched online sports betting in time for college football season.

Following the huge announcement of the first-ever NFL betting contest coming to Pennsylvania this fall, Mattias Stetz from Rush Street Gaming joins the show to talk about contest details and his expectations. Plus, Matt, Brett and FairwayJay talk point spread betting strategy, key numbers, and teasers as we inch closer to the regular season.

We're back! And so is the NFL! FanDuel's Nik Bonaddio joins this week's show to talk about what FanDuel has planned for DFS and sports betting this season. Matt, Brett and FairwayJay also talk preseason betting strategies and analyze some of the NFL win totals being offered by books in the US.

How do oddsmakers set a futures market ahead of the wildest NBA offseason in memory? Johnny Avello, Head of Sportsbook at DraftKings, joins the show to talk NBA free agency. We also try to get him to tease any big things coming to the sportsbook for NFL season.

Brett Collson, Matt Brown and FairwayJay recap a busy week in sports that included the wrap of the Stanley Cup Finals, NBA Finals, and US Open. Then Jay Rood joins the show to talk about his new role with Bet.Works and how the shape of the industry is changing with the massive technological improvements on mobile devices.

Matt Brown, Brett Collson and "FairwayJay" Ginsbach break down the past week in sports betting and look ahead to the US Open at Pebble Beach. Why is this golf major so different and how can bettors take advantage? Plus, a conversation about the 'Hard Knocks' betting hype surrounding the soon-to-be Las Vegas Raiders.

Jay Ginsbach, better known as FairwayJay, returns to the show to talk about his experience running deep in the record-setting event at the World Series of Poker. Jay then offers his insight and top bets for this weekend's Belmont Stakes. Plus, Matt and Brett discuss the NBA Finals and the grand opening of a new sportsbook in Las Vegas.

Sam Simmons, President at PokerGO, joins the show to talk about the 2019 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas and the expanded streaming coverage of the event. Hosts Brett Collson and Matt Brown also hit on the start of the NBA Finals, the Stanley Cup Finals, and a new sportsbook coming to Vegas on June 1.

Healthy, hurt, or injured? Gamblers are often left guessing about injury reports provided by sports franchises. Matt Brown and Brett Collson talk with Virginia Zakas, head of operations at Inside Injuries, about injury transparency and why leagues should be holding teams accountable. Plus, a recap of the Preakness Stakes and PGA Championship, and thoughts on the new marketing code released by the American Gaming Association (https://www.americangaming.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Responsible-Marketing-Code-for-Sports-Wagering.pdf)

Jan Anik, the play-by-play voice for the UFC, joins this week's show to talk about the fighting industry's progressive views on sports betting and why the major sports league are lagging so far behind. Matt Brown and Brett Collson also preview this week's Preakness Stakes and PGA Championship, and discuss the huge media deals that are changing the gambling space.