The Early Edge: A Daily Sports Betting Podcast

SportsLine college football experts Eric Cohen, Emory Hunt, Tom Casale, and Mike McClure share their Picks and Predictions for Week 2 of the college football season! 

Check out the SportsLine YouTube channel for more college football picks, predictions, and best bets all season long!

(0:00) Buy or Sell Top 10 Teams

(7:45) OSU vs. Texas

(12:36) Oklahoma vs. Michigan

(18:30) Alabama vs. Kentucky

(22:27) ASU vs. Texas A&M

(25:45) Arizona vs. BYU

(31:00) Week 2 Underdogs and Parlays

(38:20) Week 2 Best Bets

(48:00) Group of 6 Bets

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Join Sia Nejad, Larry Hartstein,  Will Brinson, Brad Thomas, and Matt Snyder as they dish out their picks for 49ers-Rams , MLB, Soccer, and MORE!

(0:00) Intro

(1:41) Wednesday Recap Screen

(5:49) Brad's 49ers-Rams and Champ. League Bets

(9:32) Will's 49ers-Rams Bets

(13:13) Bonus 49ers-Rams Props

(19:55) Snyper's MLB Picks

(22:05) Bonus Champions League Picks

(23:45) Sia's 49ers-Rams Prop

(25:30) Larry's 49ers-Rams Prop

(26:40) 49ers-Rams Spread Bets

(30:40) 1st TD Scorer Bets

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The Early Edge Pro Football Pick 'Em is open to Registered Users who are a legal resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia (except Louisiana, Nevada and Washington) and are at least eighteen (18) years old or the age of majority in their jurisdiction (whichever age is higher) at the time of entry. Void where prohibited by law.  Contest ends on January 12, 2027 11:59:59 p.m. ET.   Data rates may apply. See Official Rules for details at https://legal.splashsports.com/promotion-terms/early-edge-pro-football-playoff-pickem-contest. 

Kenz, R.J. White, Will Brinson, and Larry Hartstein give out their favorite NFL picks, parlays, and teasers for EVERY game of the Week 1 slate! 

(0:00) Week 1 Primetime Games

(12:53)  Bets for 1pm Games

(46:42) Bets for 4pm Games

(1:01:00) Parlays and Teasers 

(1:11:30) Week 1 Best Bets

🎙ABOUT THE SHOW

Take the Points is SportsLine's LIVE NFL betting show, streaming every Wednesday and Friday at 3 PM ET on YouTube during the football season. On Wednesdays, Claudia Bellofatto, RJ White, Mackenzie Brooks, and Larry Hartstein break down everything bettors need to know about the upcoming NFL slate, from the biggest games to the best betting opportunities. On Fridays, Eric Cohen, Dave Richard, Alex Selesnick, and Sia Nejad focus on player props, uncovering the top plays and trends before kickoff.

With expert analysis, actionable picks, and live audience interaction, Take the Points is your destination for NFL betting all season long!

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Join Sia Nejad, Larry Hartstein, R.J. White, Matt Snyder, and Buckets as they dish out their picks in the NFL, MLB, Soccer, and MORE!

(0:00) Intro

(1:54) Tuesday Recap Screen

(2:18) Free Sportsline UCL and MLB Bets

(5:04) Buckets' Champions League Bets
(7:36) Best NFL Underdog this Week

(9:43) R.J's Pats-Seahawks Bets

(11:20) Bonus Pats-Seahawks and MLB Bets

(17:40) Snyper's MLB Bets

(20:15) First TD Scorer Picks

(23:25) Sia's Pats-Seahawks Prop

(24:38) Larry's Pats-Seahawks Prop

(26:10) Bonus Pats-Seahawks Props

(37:20) Snyper's HR Picks

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The Early Edge Pro Football Pick 'Em is open to Registered Users who are a legal resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia (except Louisiana, Nevada and Washington) and are at least eighteen (18) years old or the age of majority in their jurisdiction (whichever age is higher) at the time of entry. Void where prohibited by law.  Contest ends on January 12, 2027 11:59:59 p.m. ET.   Data rates may apply. See Official Rules for details at https://legal.splashsports.com/promotion-terms/early-edge-pro-football-playoff-pickem-contest. 

Join Sia Nejad, Amags, Brad Thomas, Matt Snyder, and Buckets as they dish out their picks in MLB, Soccer, NFL and MORE!

(0:00) Intro

(1:43) Monday Recap Screen

(2:06) Free Sportsline Champions League Bet

(4:15) Buckets' Soccer Picks

(7:48) Snyper's MLB Bets

(13:15) Amags' MLB Props

(16:53) Sia's NFL Pick

(19:43) Brad's CFB and Soccer Bets

(23:55) Champions League Rapid Fire Picks

(25:43) MLB Rapid Fire Picks

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The Early Edge Pro Football Pick 'Em is open to Registered Users who are a legal resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia (except Louisiana, Nevada and Washington) and are at least eighteen (18) years old or the age of majority in their jurisdiction (whichever age is higher) at the time of entry. Void where prohibited by law.  Contest ends on January 12, 2027 11:59:59 p.m. ET.   Data rates may apply. See Official Rules for details at https://legal.splashsports.com/promotion-terms/early-edge-pro-football-playoff-pickem-contest. 

Start the week with winners! Join  Sia Nejad, Amags, Eric Cohen, Martin Green, and David Bearman as they dish out their picks for MLB, Soccer, and MORE!

(0:00) Intro

(2:42) Weekeend Recap Screen

(7:23) David's SMU-FSU Bet and NFL Pick

(11:05) MLB Rapid Fire Picks

(13:15) Martin's Soccer Bets

(21:02) EC's MLB Pick and CFB Bet

(23:42) AMags' MLB Bets

(27:20) BONUS Bets in CFB, MLB, and Soccer

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The Early Edge Pro Football Pick 'Em is open to Registered Users who are a legal resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia (except Louisiana, Nevada and Washington) and are at least eighteen (18) years old or the age of majority in their jurisdiction (whichever age is higher) at the time of entry. Void where prohibited by law.  Contest ends on January 12, 2027 11:59:59 p.m. ET.   Data rates may apply. See Official Rules for details at https://legal.splashsports.com/promotion-terms/early-edge-pro-football-playoff-pickem-contest. 

Happy Friday! Start your weekend with Sia Nejad, Chip Patterson, Mike McClure, Amags, and Buckets as they dish out their picks for College Football Friday, MLB, Soccer, and MORE!

(0:00) Intro

(1:20) Thursday Recap Screen

(1:40) Free Sportsline MLB, CFB, Soccer Bets

(5:10) Buckets' Soccer Picks

(7:25) Toledo-Michigan State Bets

(8:55) Amags' MLB Prop

(18:50) Mike's US Open Picks

(21:02) Chip's College Football Bets

(27:35) Buckets' Rapid Fire Soccer Bets

(28:45) Sia's NFL Future

(30:00) College Football Rapid Fire Picks

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The Early Edge Pro Football Pick 'Em is open to Registered Users who are a legal resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia (except Louisiana, Nevada and Washington) and are at least eighteen (18) years old or the age of majority in their jurisdiction (whichever age is higher) at the time of entry. Void where prohibited by law.  Contest ends on January 12, 2027 11:59:59 p.m. ET.   Data rates may apply. See Official Rules for details at https://legal.splashsports.com/promotion-terms/early-edge-pro-football-playoff-pickem-contest.

SportsLine college football experts Emory Hunt, Tom Casale, and Mike McClure share their Picks and Predictions for Week 1 of the college football season! From the marquee matchups to the top betting opportunities on the board, hear their favorite plays, key insights, and predictions before kickoff.

Check out the SportsLine YouTube channel for more college football picks, predictions, and best bets all season long!

(0:00) Clemson vs. LSU

(6:47) Boise State vs. Oregon

(11:20) Louisville vs. Ole Miss

(14:35) Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame

(17:40) SMU vs. FSU

(22:03) Week 1 Underdogs and Parlays

(31:03) Week 1 Best Bets

(40:35) FCS and Group of 6 Bets

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Join Sia Nejad, Chip Patterson, Tom Casale, Matt Snyder, and Danny Brasco as they dish out their picks for College Football Thursday, MLB, UFC, and MORE!

(0:00) Intro 

(1:41) Wednesday Recap Screen

(2:06) Free Sportsline MLB and Soccer Bets

(6:43) Snyper's MLB Bets

(9:50) Tom's College Football Picks 

(18:30) Danny's UFC Picks

(25:21) Chip's College Football Pick

(31:05) Bonus College Football and MLB Bets

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The Early Edge Pro Football Pick 'Em is open to Registered Users who are a legal resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia (except Louisiana, Nevada and Washington) and are at least eighteen (18) years old or the age of majority in their jurisdiction (whichever age is higher) at the time of entry. Void where prohibited by law.  Contest ends on January 12, 2027 11:59:59 p.m. ET.   Data rates may apply. See Official Rules for details at https://legal.splashsports.com/promotion-terms/early-edge-pro-football-playoff-pickem-contest. 

Our NFL props crew of EC, Propstarz, Dave Richard, and Sia Nejad give their favorite NFL Prop future bets, their favorite Early Week 1 props, and MORE! 

(0:00) Intro

(5:40) Receiving Props

(33:16) Rushing Props

(47:15) Passing Props

(1:05:40) Opening Night Props + TNF Props 

🎙ABOUT THE SHOW

Take the Points is SportsLine's LIVE NFL betting show, streaming every Wednesday and Friday at 3 PM ET on YouTube during the football season. On Wednesdays, Claudia Bellofato, RJ White, Mackenzie Brooks, and Larry Hartstein break down everything bettors need to know about the upcoming NFL slate, from the biggest games to the best betting opportunities. On Fridays, Eric Cohen, Dave Richard, Alex Selesnick, and Sia Nejad focus on player props, uncovering the top plays and trends before kickoff.

With expert analysis, actionable picks, and live audience interaction, Take the Points is your destination for NFL betting all season long!

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