The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

Chad and Scooch are back! Who needs football?! First, a musical interlude from the greatest band to grace Las Vegas since the Rat Pack: The Skootles. (For more, search YouTube for "The Skootles.")  Then the guys talk college hoops, including Zion Williamson, the hometown Nevada Wildcats, and what kind of action Scooch is taking on the NCAA tournament already.  Plus, what the heck is going on with the Lakers?  Then Chad is joined by Matt Jones, who leads the prolific Kentucky Sports Radio blog, who is partnering with The Action Network for March Madness.  He talks about his background - another former lawyer turned sports guy, what are the odds? - in addition to what he likes to bet, and if he views Kentucky as a viable contender for the national title. 

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BlackJack and Paul Lo Duca join forces today to discuss more on the Bryce Harper deal and whether he'll succeed in Philly. What do they like among Harper's over/unders - batting average, HRs, RBIs? 

Then, they preview a few conference tournament slates. Is there any value betting on Duke to win the ACC tournament? Or is there another play? Also, is it possible for the Big 12 tourney to end without Bill Self holding the trophy? 

Finally, it's time for more Story Time with Paul Lo Duca. Today's features an escape from minor league camp and, perhaps more importantly, more shenanigans at a California Denny's, including the most ludicrously named menu item of all time. 

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NOTE: This was taped before Bryce Harper signed with the Phillies

Paul and BlackJack try to think through Bryce Harper's options and lay out your best bets as a result, and Paul explains what he thinks is best for the MVP slugger. 

Then they wonder about Antonio Brown's next stop (SF is the current favorite), if Kyler Murray made the right call, and where Nick Foles might land. 

Finally, we close with "Story Time with Paul Lo Duca," which includes a memorable visit with Ron Jeremy and a reveal of Paul's alias when checking into hotels on the roads. Hint: It's extremely silly.

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Chad, Stuckey and Lauren Joffe from the Action Network catch up on the latest big storylines in college basketball, including if they saw Kansas coming against K-State, and some situational plays (towards the end) for tonight.

Plus, Lauren Joffe talks about her most prominent Twitter war, Chad continues to fail in his year of kindness, and Stuckey answers trivia about any college basketball school you can think of (seriously). 

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BlackJack and Paul team up for a special MLB futures version of the Favorites, tackling the over/under win totals they like the most. Plus, Paul reveals the ballparks he loved and hated to play in and gives some tax advice to Manny Machado. Please rate and review the podcast, and Georgina will read her favorites on next Friday's show. 

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First up, Chad talks with Action Network NFL Analyst Ian Hartitz about his most recent obsession, the AAF. Ian walks Chad through what teams to look out for and how to bet on a new league we know little about. 

Then, College Basketball Analyst for the Action Network and fellow Chicagoan Eli Hershkovitch stops by the pod to talk the latest on college hoops and sleeper teams you can get great value on. 

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Chad and Blackjack are back, and while the sports they discuss have changed, their loving relationship remains both familiar and beautiful. This week, the guys delve into the NBA All-Star game—game odds, dunk contest odds, three-point contest odds—all of it, and Blackjack has a compelling reason (via Geoff Schwartz) for why LeBron is going home with the MVP trophy. Also, the guys are joined, once again, by A Star is Born writer Will Fetters, who provides a window into what award season has been like for him, ahead of next weekend’s Oscars. And in case it wasn’t clear, we’re all betting on, and wishing luck to A Star is Born. Bring home the gold!

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Chad and Scooch recap the handle on the Get Your Prop Up in Vegas contest and some other props. And then Chad and Scooch talk about the flow of information related to player injuries and how it will affect sports betting as it gets more prevalent across different markets. 

Then Chad asks Scooch if he would get more bets on the Oscars or an AAF game. 

Then, after a very special ad read, Chris Raybon comes in to talk Super Bowl futures with BlackJack Fletcher. Why bet Super Bowl futures now? Is it worth betting on anyone other than the Patriots? What outside teams could make a play? Who is the "favorite" according to Chris' model? 

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In the final episode of The Favorites before Super Bowl 53, Chad and Scooch shared a few final takes and insights on the game, before revealing, and talking to, the winner for this year's Get Your Prop Up in Vegas contest!

Congrats to David on the win, and for thinking up the Refs vs. Kickers prop.

Enjoy the game, everyone!

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Welcome to the Favorites! It's Super Bowl week, so the whole team--Geoff, Paul, Chad, and Blackjack--descended upon Foley's in NYC to record a live podcast, and this one had it all. Seriously. Don't laugh. This one had it all. There was Super Bowl line analysis and picks, a three-round prop bet draft, a Q&A with some of our most loyal fans, and surprise appearances from two (one, if you ask Blackjack) special guests. Oh, and Paul gave the crowd an obscure basketball game to bet on as well. Thanks to everyone who came out, and listen to our Wednesday show with Scooch to see who won the Get Your Prop Up in Vegas contest!

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