The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

It’s a college football spectacular! Chad Brings back bookmaker to the world Bob Scucci to talk College Football! USC, yes USC, is getting more action than anyone else to win the College Football Playoff. But that’s not the team that has Scooch worried. Plus, Scooch gives us the five season-win totals wiseguys have been betting the most. Next Chad welcomes ESPN college football insider Phil Steele, who reveals his improved teams, including the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The guys also discuss coaches that thrive as underdogs but struggle as favorites and how that will bode for coaches like Tom Herman in the long run. Finally Phil gives us his Playoff and Championship prediction with a new face sneaking in at the four seed!

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Chad welcomes back beloved “Bookmaker to the World”  Bob Scucci to talk NFL. Scooch reveals his biggest liabilities, which include the new-look Denver Broncos.  Later, they discuss how Baker Mayfield’s success has influenced the Kyler Murray Hype Machine, and the role Zeke Elliott’s holdout is having on win totals and spreads. Scooch also gives us the inside scoop on what futures professional bettors love, and adds his insight into what may happen between the Chiefs and Chargers in the AFC West.

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Chad and BlackJack are joined by Brad "The Big Noise" Evans of Yahoo! Sports to talk all things NFL. The trio discusses season win totals and possible Super Bowl picks, along with potential fantasy studs and duds. Later, Brads talks about rookie Kyler Murray and his place among the best fantasy quarterbacks this season, before diving into his running back and wide receiver rankings. 

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First Senior golf writer Jason Sobel joins the guys to talk The Open Championship at Royal Portrush this week. Sobel reveals his rankings of the entire field with some pretty big surprises in first and last and the guys talk about the legacy of Tiger Woods and the future of Golf. Next, Darren Rovell interviews Philadelphia 76ers star Tobias Harris and his father, who also happens to be his agent. Tobias and Darren discuss how Tobias bet on himself and made an extra $100million. They talk money management, NBA free agency and much more. 

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First Kentucky Sports Radio co-host Drew Franklin joins Chad to talk all things Kentucky from bourbon to SEC Football, the guys share stories about the late legendary Kentucky QB Jared Lorenzen, and potential season win totals for SEC contenders. Next Senior Writer for Action Network and co-host “Colleges Podcast” of Collin Wilson comes on the podcast to continue the discussion on win totals. They discuss other potential title contenders like Ohio states and the potential problems they face going forward with Georgia transfer Justin Fields, and potential surprises in Missouri with Clemson transfer Kelly Bryant.

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First, Action Network Senior Writer Matt Moore joins the guys to talk about the upcoming NBA draft, where he thinks top prospects will be signed, and whether or not The Pelicans are the winners or losers in their trade with the Lakers. 

Then, Chad and Blackjack begin their new Summer Movie series with Turner Classic Movies' Ben Menkiewicz. They discuss the enigma that is the movie Owning Mahony and what other movies define what it's like to be a professional gambler.

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Today, Chad and BlackJack are joined by World Wide Wob to discuss the ridiculous roller coaster of Game 5 of the NBA Finals, plus some thoughts on Kevin Durant, the future of the Raptors, and how to play Game 6. 

Then, The Ringer's Dave Hill joins to discuss his recent epic story about the modern professional gambler, and how they are having an increasingly hard time finding an edge as gambling becomes more popular. Chad, BlackJack and Dave talk about sports gambling as an investment, how sports books are treating big bets, and whether sharps even really exist.

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First, Internet heel/Action producer Darren Rovell joins to talk about spoiling Jeopardy James' run for the entire Internet. Somehow, BlackJack is on his side. They also touch on the annoyance of celebrating teams that get second place and hang banners, or certain college football teams that celebrate low GPAs. 

Then Chad and BlackJack try to figure out a reason not to bet the Raptors +6 against Golden State on Wednesday. What side are the pros on? Is there a good angle on the total? 

Plus, Chad gives a shoutout to the underrated Kyle Lowry, who has arguably been the heartbeat of the Raptors this Finals. 

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ESPN Senior Writer and former employee of Chad, Brian Windhorst, joins the duo for this week's pod. Windhorst gives his take on why LeBron decided to go to LA, who he thinks will sign with the Lakers this offseason, the smartest bets to make during the Finals, and much more. 

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Chad takes a break from board meetings and forces BlackJack to join him on this week's pod. The two disagree on who will win the Eastern Conference Finals, debate why Kevin Durant would want to leave Golden State, and BlackJack reveals his miserable list of MLB future tickets. 

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