Play It As It Lies

It's draft week in the NBA, and we're here to bring you the content you need. 

On this special episode of the podcast, Rotem and Frank are joined by friend of the show and avid sports enthusiast Logan Lamb. The trio put on their NBA general manager hats and run through a mock draft for the lottery, dishing on what direction teams may go in and why. Who will the Timberwolves select at No. 1? Will any prospects slide down the board? These questions are discussed. 

Additionally, the guys run through a bevy of betting props for Wednesday night: overs/unders draft positions for various prospects, the number of prospects drafted from different conferences, the odds on the first overall pick, and more. 

Give it a listen! 

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As the NFL season transitions into the second half of the schedule, Rotem and Frank keep on chugging along with another weekly preview. 

This time, the guys break down an interesting slate of Week 10 games - highlighted by a few divisional showdowns and some must-see quarterback matchups in Tua Tagovailoa vs. Justin Herbert and Kyler Murray vs. Josh Allen. Which young signal-callers will prevail in these late afternoon games? 

Other noteworthy storylines include top NFC teams in Seattle and Tampa Bay seeking to bounce back after losses in Week 9, heavy favorites like the Packers and Saints looking to cover large point spreads, and some upset potential in Detroit and New York. As always, the fellas break down the spreads, moneylines, and statistics behind each matchup. 

Plug in and plug away. 

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The wait is over.

After much anticipation and a slight delay, Rotem and Frank bring to you a special, all-encompassing breakdown at the midseason mark of the NFL season. The guys go through a lengthy breakdown of where things stand for every division and team in the AFC and NFC after Week 9. Division winner odds are discussed, playoff picture predictions are made, and the fellas also revisit some of their preseason predictions and see how they're holding up.

In addition, Rotem and Frank go through the current odds for all of the NFL's key awards: MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Offensive Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Defensive Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Comeback Player of the Year. Who is currently favored to win each of these honors and which candidates represent the best value selections?

Buckle up for a jam-packed palooza of an episode.

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Seeking a distraction from the craziness of the world this week? Look no further than right here. 

That's right, Rotem and Frank are here to bring you a football-centric discussion of this week's slate of games across the NFL. Week 8 brought about a handful of upsets and close finishes, and the follow-up figures to be exciting as well. 

The fellas touch on a few pieces of trade deadline news before diving into the action. Will the Titans or Bears snap their losing skids? Can the Ravens overcome adversity and bounce back against the Colts? Will Kyler Murray or Tua prevail in an afternoon showdown? Find out the guys' takes on these questions and much more. 

This episode was released a day late, but better late than never. So tune in! 

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We're at the halfway point of the NFL season, but the PIAIL train slows down for nothing. 

Rotem and Frank are here to discuss another exciting week of football action, highlighted by a handful of divisional showdowns. Before getting into the slate, the guys dish their thoughts on three big trades that occurred last week: the Ravens acquiring Yannick Ngakoue, the Seahawks acquiring Carlos Dunlap, and the Lions landing Everson Griffen. Which of these will have the biggest impact? 

The marquee matchup of Week 8 is an AFC North tilt between the Ravens and Steelers, a game in which Rotem and Frank have some personally vested interest. However, a few other rivarly contests also figure to be compelling: Falcons/Panthers, Broncos/Chargers, and Seahawks/49ers. How will these games, as well as every other one, play out? 

The fellas dish on all of this and more. Tune in! 

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You asked for another NFL preview episode, and we had no choice but to deliver. 

Rotem and Frank dish on all things Week 7 in the NFL this episode, beginning (unfortunately) with two divisional matchups in the worst division in football - the NFC East. Including, of course, a showdown on Thursday night between the Giants and Eagles. 

Then, the guys transition into covering the rest of this week's slate of games, which includes a handful of tossup contests that are difficult to predict. Will the Steelers or Titans remain undefeated after this week? Can the Cardinals hand the Seahawks their first loss of the year? Will the Packers bounce back against Houston? 

These questions, and more, are answered. Additionally, topical NFL news is discussed by the guys, including the Dolphins making a quarterback change and the imminent return of Antonio Brown to the league. 

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The bubble is burst, but the NBA goes on regardless. 

Just over a week removed from the end of the NBA season, Rotem and Frank hop on the mic to recap a wildly entertaining series between the Lakers and Heat -- with L.A. prevailing in six games. The guys discuss what the Lakers' victory means in the big picture, what the future holds for Miami, and many other compelling storylines.

Additionally, the fellas recap not just the NBA finals but the season as a whole, with a rewind to some of the biggest moments and events during the postseason and bubble experience. 

Then, Rotem and Frank share their outlooks on the 2021 campaign, breaking down the early odds on the favorites to win the Eastern and Western conferences, as well as some early NBA title odds and MVP rankings. Will the Lakers repeat as champions? Can the Clippers and Bucks recover from disappointing finishes? Which new head coaching hires will pay dividends? 

All that and more are discussed in this hour-long episode. Tune in! 

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No Thursday Night Football, no problem . . . 

Rotem and Frank are back to break down another week of NFL action, with quite a handful of interesting storylines mixed in. What is the impact of the Jets releasing Le'Veon Bell, and who are the favorites to acquire him? The Falcons finally cleaned house and fired Dan Quinn, is Adam Gase next? And could more coaches be on their way out of the door soon, too? 

Of note on the Week 6 slate of games are some key divisional matchups between the Texans and Titans, Browns and Steelers, and a Sunday night showdown out West between the Rams and 49ers. The guys dish on the best spreads, moneylines, lines, and prop bets to lock in for this week, so don't miss out! 

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Another week, more crazy stuff . . . 

But have no fear, because Rotem and Frank are here to guide you through it. 

The fellas bring you a shakedown of this week's NFL action just after the quarter mark of the season. After forcing the cancellation and postponing of two games in Week 4, COVID-19 has continued to play a factor in scheduling -- as a few additional matchups in Week 5 are now in jeporady of being moved because of emerging positive cases around the league. Rotem and Frank share their thoughts on the developing situation and project what the future of the season might look like, including some interesting prop bets related to the coronavirus. 

Of course, though, the show must go on. The guys share their predictions for every scheduled game on the Week 5 docket and highlight some of the best spreads and moneylines to target. 

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Back to our regularly-scheduled programming . . . 

Rotem and Frank are here to once again break down all the action in the NFL for Week 4. They discuss all 16 games on the docket, including the implications of the coronavirus situation impacting teams like the Titans and Steelers, and analyze each and every matchup. The guys break down the most enticing moneylines and spreads that you might want to look into or stray away from. 

Can any of the 0-3 teams in desperation mode get their first win of the season? Will the Falcons blow yet another lead? Can teams like the Bills and Packers continue to roll? 

All this and more is covered, so be sure to tune in. 

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!