Play It As It Lies

It's been a long journey, but we're finally here. That's right, folks. The NBA Finals are officially upon us. 

Rotem and Frank are on the mic for a much-anticipated preview of the pending matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. First, the guys revisit each team's respective journey up to this point and discuss the ECF/WCF results. Then, they share their thoughts on this finals matchup, dishing on all the biggest storylines, X's and O's, personnel comparisons, and more. 

Additionally, the fellas break down the series prices for both Miami and L.A., with the Lakers coming in as a prohibitive favorite. Also included is a lengthy rundown of the odds-on favorites for Finals MVP, featuring Lebron James, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler, and Bam Adebayo. 

Care to learn who Rotem and Frank have winning the series and in how many games? You'll have to listen to find out.  

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It's that time of the week, folks . . . 

Rotem and Frank are back on the mic to dish on the Week 3 slate of games across the NFL. After a slew of injuries to key players throughout the league in Week 2, how will a handful of short-handed teams respond? Which 0-2 teams can get into the win column for the first time? Which 2-0 teams can remain undefeated? 

These are the questions you want answered and luckily, we have answers for you. As always, the guys discuss their straight up picks for each game this week, as well as which side of the point spread they're leaning towards. 

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Two episodes in one week? You're welcome . . . 

Rotem and Frank are back in the "stu" to dish on all things Week 2 in the NFL. But first, the guys have to recap some of the biggest action from Week 1, including some notable games that they correctly and incorrectly predicted. 

Week 1 was great, but Week 2 might just be even better. The guys once again run through all 16 games on this week's slate and predict the winners of each matchup, as well as discuss which side of the point spread they're leaning towards. Which 0-1 teams can bounce back and get in the win column? Which 1-0 teams can remain undefeated? Additionally, some interesting props are broken down throughout the episode, so be on the lookout for those as well. 

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After a brief pause from basketball talk, Rotem and Frank are back on bubble watch in this episode of PIAIL . . . 

The guys preview and share their thoughts on what should be an incredibly entertaining pair of conference finals series. Unfortunately, at the time of recording this episode, Game 7 of the Clippers/Nuggets series had not happened yet, so the Lakers' eventual opponent in the WCF had not yet been decided. Have no fear, though, because the fellas previewed both potential scenarios. 

Before that, though, Rotem and Frank dished on a very compelling ECF matchup between the Heat and Celtics. Which team has the advantage heading into the series and why? How should Brad Stevens and Erik Spoelstra approach their strategy? 

All that and more in this in-depth breakdown. Listen in! 

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An episode long in the making is finally here! 

That's right, folks, football is officially back -- and we couldn't be more excited. Rotem and Frank are here to bring you all the Week 1 content you're craving. The guys sift through ALL 16 games on the docket for the NFL's opening weekend, beginning with the Chiefs/Texans matchup on Thursday and concluding with Titans/Broncos on MNF. 

The guys make their straight picks for each game and choose which point spread they like better, as well as discuss some of the biggest over/under totals of the week. 

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"Deep in our bag like the fries are at the bottom" ... 

Rotem and Frank are back for another discussion of all things NBA. With the first round officially concluded, the guys break down some key observations and storylines from the past two weeks including Jamal Murray and Donovan Mitchell's breakout performances, a wildly entertaining series between the Rockets and Thunder, and more. 

Additionally, after previewing the Eastern Conference Semifinals on last week's episode, Rotem and Frank now preview Round 2 in the Western Conference. Do the Nuggets and Rockets have any chance of pulling off upsets, or are the L.A. teams still on a collision course? The fellas analyze some key matchups and developments, and of course -- the betting odds. 

Check it out! 

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A Saturday surprise? You betcha! 

Rotem and Frank are back after a brief hiatus and have a jam-packed episode on deck. First, the guys begin by paying their respects to the great Chadwick Boseman, who passed away on Friday night after a four-year battle with cancer. Rotem and Frank touch on Boseman's impact on the sports world, including his portrayal of Jackie Robinson in the movie "42." 

The biggest sports news of the week was the Lionel Messi reportedly eyeing an exit from Barcelona. Where could Messi end up playing next? Rotem and Frank dish on the odds. Then, the guys discuss where now-free agent Earl Thomas could end up after being released by the Ravens. The Cowboys are the odds-on favorite, but what other teams make sense? 

Other discussions include NBA head coaching openings in both Indiana and Philadelphia, as Nate McMillan and Brett Brown were both fired earlier this week. Which candidates make sense and what are the odds? You'll have to listen to find out. 

Finally, the fellas break down a wild week in the NBA bubble and preview the upcoming playoff series in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, featuring the Celtics vs. Raptors and Bucks vs. Heat. 

Give it a listen! 

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Greeting, sports fans ... 

On this week's episode, Rotem and Frank dish on some more NBA talk. It's the moment you've all been waiting for: playoffs! Playoffs? Yes, playoffs. 

The bubble seeding games are now concluded, which means the postseason bracket is set. The guys break down every matchup in Round 1 and offer their hard-hitting analysis. What are the odds for each team to win the series? What can we expect in terms of over/under on point totals? Who are some key players to keep an eye on? All of these questions, and more, are covered. 

Grab your popcorn and stay awhile!

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It's about that time . . . 

On this week's episode of Play It As It Lies, Rotem and Frank have a special treat for you. The guys cast their unofficial (but yet so official) NBA award ballots, for which the finalists were announced just this past week. 

The fellas make the case for and against each of the three finalists for ROTY, MIP, SMOTY, DPOY, COTY, and yes of course, MVP. Additionally, Rotem and Frank break down the betting odds for each candidate and gague which odds carry the best value. To cap off a jam-packed episode, the boys share some individuals they think were snubbed from the ballot. 

You don't want to miss this, so tune in! 

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Happy August, everyone ... 

In this week's episode, Rotem and Frank swing back into the old routine a bit for the first time in months. NBA games are back and the betting fever is real, but have no fear - the guys are here to break down some of the biggest matchups this week: Mavericks vs. Clippers, Celtics vs. Raptors, and last but not least, Spurs vs. Pelicans. 

Before that, though, the fellas discuss the future of the MLB season, which is suddenly hanging by a thread just a couple weeks after it began. The coronavirus has begun to strike within ballclubs like the Marlins and Phillies, but commissioner Rob Manfred is adamant that the season is going to proceed. Rotem and Frank share their thoughts on what might happen.

Additional topics include the NFL Top 100 list, which was announced a few days ago, as well as a brand new segment known as "What are the odds?". In this segment, the guys hypothesize some sports-related scenarios and analyze how they would bet on them. This week, the discussed matters include 76ers' HC Brett Brown getting fired, Antonio Brown's NFL future and the HBP total on Houston Astros players. 

A jam-packed episode, indeed, so don't miss out! 

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!