The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

There are just 7 games left in the NFL season, and the Action Network wants you to get the most out of every game. That's why Chief Content Officer Chad Millman welcomes back his most cherish friend, professional bettor Simon Hunter, to narrow down their bets on all four Divisional Round playoff games this weekend. We hear about their love for the Kansas City Chiefs and their fade of the crumbling Buccaneers' offensive line. We also hear an update from producer and Buffalo Bills superfan Matt Mitchell about how to strip a hospital room of its assets, and how to win the hearts and minds of your neighbors during playoff season. We get a round of Sharp Calls from Simon's professional betting cohort, and we end with a combination Foxhole / Big Balls Bet of the Week.

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Fresh off a humiliating loss for Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury on Monday night, hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network preview the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. But first, they tip their cap to their producer Matt Mitchell. Mitchell enjoyed the best weekend of his life, as his beloved Buffalo Bills stomped out rival New England on Saturday night, before Arizona proved his years-long rant about Kingsbury overwhelmingly correct just 48 hours later.

Together Chad and Simon discuss the Bengals at Titans game, plus the rest of a tasty slate of this quarterfinal round of the playoffs, covering sides and totals as they look to narrow their focus on Thursday to their final betting selections.

CIN TEN - 20 MIN

SF GB - 27 MIN

LAR TB - 34 MIN

BUF KC - 38 MIN

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We've reached the postseason! And as always, Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman is joined by his best friend, professional sports bettor Simon Hunter as they run through their favorite bets of the NFL Super Wildcard Weekend slate. First they discuss what calls Simon's professional betting buddies have made to him this week, including widespread disagreement in the 49ers at Cowboys game, plus lots of trends to unpack about short road underdogs in the playoffs. We also discuss weather's impact across the board, totals to bet now, and so much more.

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The playoffs are finally here! After an extra long NFL regular season, a postseason full of intrigue kicks off on Saturday, and Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network are here to break it all down. Producer Matt's beloved Buffalo Bills host the New England Patriots in a thrilling Saturday night matchup, we have the Eagles soaring to Tampa, and so much more. The guys go through every game and make their favorite early week bets, as they narrow down their betting card for an exhilarating weekend of action.

CIN LV - 12 MIN

BUF NE - 15 MIN

PHL TB - 21 MIN

SF DAL - 29 MIN

PIT KC - 35 MIN

AZ LAR - 49 MIN

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What a magical season it's been. Hopes raised, dreams dashed. Pockets filled, emptied, then filled again. Through all of it the Action Network's Chad Millman and Simon Hunter have continued a winning season of analyzing NFL games from a betting perspective while maintaining a friendship at a steady "Hallmark Channel Movie Of The Week" level.

Also inspiring strong emotions this week are some lowly underdogs, including the Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars and Miami Dolphins as division rivals clash to end the NFL regular season. Looking to head into the playoffs with hefty bankrolls, together Chad and Simon discuss the bets sharp gamblers are hitting this week, where the money is moving, and so much more.

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For the first time ever, the NFL has a Week 18 slate and Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network are ready for it! Together they go through a wild slate of strange divisional matchups steeped in intrigue around player availability, injury and COVID concerns. But just like Antonio Brown, they are ready to whip off their metaphorical shirts and dance off the field of battle as an adoring crowd cheers! So gear up for the last 16-game menu of the season, and prepare to bet some big numbers, folks.

KC DEN - 13 MIN

DAL PHL - 14 MIN

PIT BLT - 16 MIN

CIN CLE - 19 MIN

TEN HOU - 21 MIN

WFT NYG - 24 MIN

CHI MIN - 26 MIN

IND JAX - 28 MIN

GB DET - 35 MIN

BUF NYJ - 36 MIN

NO ATL - 38 MIN

LAR SF - 40 MIN

NE MIA - 42 MIN

SEA AZ - 43 MIN

CAR TB -43 MIN

LAC LV - 46 MIN

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Now a VP at Boyd Gaming in Las Vegas, Bob Scucci is considered by many to be the godfather of the Favorites podcast. For the final episode of 2021, Bob rejoins the show alongside his old friend, Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman and his podcast replacement, professional gambler Simon Hunter. They discuss the sports betting business, the sea change that's taken place since 2018, and so much more.

But first, Chad and Simon play a round of Sharp Calls, narrow down their favorite bets for Week 17, and dive into why this is on the juiciest weeks of the year for professional NFL bettors.

And on behalf of the entire Favorites team, a very Happy New Year to you all, dear listeners. And best of luck heading into 2022!

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It's the last week of the year to bet the NFL, and The Favorites is here to give 2021 a better sendoff than it deserves! Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network break down a packed Week 17 slate and find more than a handful of games they feel great about... as long as healthy and safety protocols don't throw a wrench in their plans. They run through the entire schedule and select their Foxhole and Simon Says Bets of the Week. Will Miami's incredible run continue? Can anyone knock off Patrick Mahomes in the home stretch? Tune in and find out what the experts are saying!

TB @ NYJ 9 MIN

KC @ CIN 12 MIN

LV @ IND 15 MIN

PHI @ WFT 17 MIN

LAR @ BAL 21 MIN

ATL @ BUF 24 MIN

JAX @ NE 26 MIN

NYG @ CHI 28 MIN

MIA @ TEN 31 MIN

HOU @ SF 34 MIN

DEN @ LAC 36 MIN

CAR @ NO 37 MIN

ARI @ DAL 38 MIN

DET @ SEA 40 MIN

MIN @ GB 43 MIN

CLE @ PIT 46 MIN

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The weather outside is frightful, but the holiday action is so delightful! Chad Millman and professional sports bettor Simon Hunter of the Action Network come together in the season's spirit of giving to provide their favorite picks for NFL Week 16, including a few spots Simon's professional gambling buddies have called him about. We've got more fun with Mike Tomlin, the makings of a Kliff Kingsbury Khristmas Kover, and even some love for the unpredictable Buffalo Bills. So cozy up by the fire with a hot mug of parlay tickets, and enjoy another festive episode!

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Is legal sports betting coming to your state? In this special bonus episode, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome attorney Daniel Wallach, the preeminent figure in the gaming and sports betting legal world. He fills our hosts in on the developing status of sports betting in New York State, as well as the rocky road in his native Florida. Plus, we hear updates on Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia and many more as the ripple effects of PASPA's repeal in 2018 continue to be felt at state levels nationwide.

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