Play It As It Lies

The calendar has flipped to August, which means football season is in full swing. In the first of several 2021 NFL preview episodes, Rotem and Frank kick things off by breaking down the NFC South and NFC North divisions. 

The fellas break down all sorts of futures for the Buccaneers, Saints, Falcons, and Panthers. What odds does each team have to win the division, conference, and Super Bowl? How likely are they to make the playoffs? What are the over/under win total projections? The guys run through all of this and more before dishing their final predictions for how each division will shake out. 

Stay tuned for more NFL episodes to come before the start of the regular season! 

Give it a listen and as always -- be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter and instagram. Feel free to share this episode with those you know, leave a good rating and subscribe!

Although the NBA Finals concluded just weeks ago, the cycle basketball does not stop. The 2021 NBA Draft is here and the Play It As It Lies podcast has you covered. 

On this episode, Rotem and Frank are joined again by astute friend of the show Logan Lamb. The fellas break down their own mock draft of the first 15 selections on Thursday night, alternating selections and playing "GM" for teams in the lottery. Is Cade Cunningham a lock to be picked No. 1 overall? Which teams and picks are on the trade block? What over/under odds are the most enticing? 

This, and much more, are covered. 

Give it a listen and as always -- be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter and instagram. Also, follow Logan on twitter @L_Lamb1128. Feel free to share this episode with those you know, leave a good rating and subscribe!

On this long-awaited episode of the podcast, Rotem and Frank offer their exclusive insight on this year's NBA Finals matchup between the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks. 

The guys break down everything from position showdowns to coaching matchups. Are the Suns the ultimate "Team of Destiny?" Can the Bucks withstand Giannis' injury? Most importantly, though, they run through some of the biggest betting implications at stake. Which series price is most enticing? Who is the best value play for Finals MVP? Who will take Game 1 with the Suns as a 5-point favorite? 

You don't want to miss this jam-packed special. 

Give it a listen and as always -- be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter and instagram. Feel free to share this episode with those you know, leave a good rating and subscribe!

After a thrilling set of games in the semifinals, Rotem and Frank jump back on the mic in this episode to break down the conference finals matchups between the Suns and Clippers in the West + Bucks and Hawks in the East. The guys break down the championship odds for each of the four remaining teams and dish on what the best value play is. They of course also give their predictions for the exact result of each series. too. 

Can the Clippers stage another miraculous comeback without Kawhi? Will the Hawks' cinderella run continue into the NBA finals? 

The fellas also dish on the aftermath of Round 2 and share their thoughts on disappointing finishes for the No. 1 seeds in each conference: Utah and Philadelphia. Rotem and Frank go in on the Ben Simmons situation and try to forsee what may happen with him and the 76ers. Then, they wrap up the episode by talking about the 7 different head coaching openings in the NBA this offseason and who the top candidates are. 

Give it a listen and as always -- be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter and instagram. Feel free to share this episode with those you know, leave a good rating and subscribe!

What's up, ladies and gents? 

Rotem and Frank are back on the mic to talk more NBA playoffs. They start offering their thoughts on Nikola Jokic winning MVP and Thibodeau winning COTY. The guys then dish on what unfolded in Round 1 while also breaking down each of the four ongoing series in the Conference Semifinals. They break down the current series prices and offer their predictions for which teams will advance. Are the Bucks and Nuggets on the verge of getting swept? What will it take for the Clippers to prevail? Can the Hawks surprise again? 

Give it a listen and as always -- be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter and instagram. Feel free to share this episode with those you know, leave a good rating and subscribe!

After a 72-game NBA season unlike any other, we've officially reached postseason play. Rotem and Frank hop back on the mic to break down the upcoming play-in tournament featuring matchups between the Lakers/Warriors, Wizards/Celtics and more. From there, the fellas transition into the full slate of first-round matchups in the Eastern and Western Conference, offering their predictions and takes. They wrap up the episode by giving their final predictions for all the award winners: MVP, ROTY, DPOY, MIP, COTY. 

Enjoy and stay tuned for more NBA playoffs content in the coming weeks! 

Give it a listen and as always -- be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter and instagram. Feel free to share this episode with those you know, leave a good rating and subscribe!

After months of waiting and weeks of anticipation, the NFL draft is finally here! 

Rotem and Frank hopped on the mic to run through a final mock draft featuring trades, analysis, and much more. The guys also break down some of the most intriguing props and odds for this weekend's spectacle. 

Who will be the third overall pick? First non-QB drafted? How many offensive vs. defensive players will be drafted in Round 1? The fellas dish on all of these questions and offer their thoughts on over/under draft positions for several different players. 

Give it a listen and as always -- be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter and instagram. Feel free to share this episode with those you know, leave a good rating and subscribe!

After more than a month of no basketball talk, Rotem and Frank are back in action with their fourth edition of the NBA stock report. 

As per usual, the guys discuss some recent developments in the NBA, highlighted by a few teams whose stock is on the rise and some teams who have been struggling. The fellas then dish on an exhilarating MVP race and give their thoughts on the favorites for other awards, including Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, and more. 

Is the Western Conference now a two-horse race? Is Nikola Jokic in the driver's seat for MVP? Is MIP Julius Randle's award to lose? 

Click the play button and find out the fellas' takes! 

Be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter and instagram. Feel free to share this episode with those you know, leave a good rating and subscribe!

The calendar has turned to April, which means it's officially #DraftSzn ... 

On this episode of the podcast, Rotem and Frank bring you their first of two mock drafts. The guys go through the entire 32-team order in the first round and alternate selections with no trades. They break down some early draft props on the first player taken at every position, who will be selected in the Top-5, and more. 

Give it a listen! 

Be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter and instagram. Feel free to share this episode with those you know, leave a good rating and subscribe!

On this episode of the podcast, Rotem and Frank discuss their preliminary thoughts on all 32 teams in the NFL in the wake of a wild and entertaining free agency period. The guys break down every team's additions and subtractions in free agency and what impact they could have next season. They go through the current division-winner odds and give their take on where the best value exists. 

It's a good one for sure, so you don't want to miss it. Stay tuned for more NFL content coming soon! 

Be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter and instagram. Feel free to share this episode with those you know, leave a good rating and subscribe!