The Spread Zone

The futures market is moving—and The Spread Zone is getting there early.

Riz, Tim McKernan, and Anthony Stalter break down their betting cards for the 2026 British Open at Royal Birkdale, early NFL season-long player markets, and MLB futures as we head into the second half of the season.

On the golf board, the guys reveal their outright picks, Tim’s favorite prop, and a long shot parlay. Then onto football, Anthony's passing, rushing, and receiving leaders. Plus Riz's favorite over-unders before the season kicks off. Finally, they head to the ballpark. The teams (not named the Dodgers) that have a shot at the World Series, Rookie Of The Year Odds, and a potential Cross-Town World Series matchup.

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On this episode of The Spread Zone, Riz and Tim McKernan break down their picks for this weekend's World Cup action, The Genesis Scottish Open, and Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to the UFC.

The guys start with World Cup quarterfinal betting angles, including England to qualify against Norway, France vs. Morocco, Spain vs. Belgium, and Riz's early pick to take home the Golden Boot. Then they head across the pond for the Genesis Scottish Open, with their picks for top-10s, top-20s, and outright winners. Plus how they think notable golfers including Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Ludvig Åberg, Wyndham Clark, and a show favorite, Alex Smalley, will fare on the course's windy fairways.

Finally, it’s fight week in Vegas as Conor McGregor returns against Max Holloway at UFC 329. Does Riz think McGregor will pull off the upset in his return? Find out on this week's Spreadzone.

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Scott Rizzuto and Anthony Stalter are back on The Spread Zone heading into a packed 4th of July Weekend.

The guys break down the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, including highly anticipated matchups such as US vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium vs Senegal, Portugal vs Croatia, Argentina vs Cape Verde, and more.

Then it’s time for some football. Taking a look at big NFL future plays, including win totals on the Baltimore Ravens, Las Vegas Raiders, Houston Texans, and Washington Commanders. Plus the guys' picks to take home the hardware and the quickly approaching college football season.

And to top it all off, an American tradition like no other: Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. The real question: How much will Joey Chestnut win by? And can he beat his already jaw-dropping records?

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The Spread Zone is back with a loaded mid-summer betting board. Tim McKernan, Anthony Stalter, and Scott Rizzuto break down their picks at the Travelers Championship plays at TPC River Highlands, including first-round score angles, top-five and top-20 looks, and outright winner discussion.

Then the guys dive into the World Cup market before the U.S. closes out the group stage against Turkey. Also diving into tournament futures, Tim's live-betting strategy, and how to attack totals as the group stage tightens up. Plus, Anthony takes a look at the NFL offseason futures board, from division winners, steals, and win totals to MVP, Super Bowl value, and player props.

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In the latest episode of The Spread Zone, Scott Rizzuto and Tim McKernan break down a brutal U.S. Open setup at Shinnecock Hills, where wind, firm greens, and mental toughness shape the betting card. They hit outright, top-20, matchup, and missed-cut angles on names like Tommy Fleetwood, Cam Young, Alex Smalley, Wyndham Clark, Scottie Scheffler, and Bryson DeChambeau before shifting to World Cup futures and match bets, including France, Portugal, Argentina, Cabo Verde’s stunning draw with Spain, and USA–Australia under.

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Welcome back to The Spread Zone! Scott Rizzuto, Tim McKernan, and Anthony Stalter are here to navigate a massive week of championship finals and blockbuster futures. The guys start on the gridiron, breaking down the landscape-shifting NFL trade that sent Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams and immediately tanked their Super Bowl odds to +550. Next, Tim heads to Ohio for the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village, locking in short-board favorite Scottie Scheffler (+310) alongside targeted mid-tier and longshot plays on Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Smalley. Then, the crew builds a 2026 World Cup futures portfolio, handing out value tickets on France (+450), a Mexico knockout-stage prop, and a dominant Kylian Mbappé awards double. Finally, they lock in their positions for the championship rounds, backing the Vegas Golden Knights to ride the momentum of a historic Game 1 comeback while breaking down a rest-versus-rust NBA Finals matchup between the red-hot New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

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Welcome back to The Spread Zone! Scott Rizzuto, Tim McKernan, and Anthony Stalter are here to navigate a massive week of playoff action and concrete racing. The guys start on the ice, eulogizing their Avalanche futures ticket and pivoting hard to the Vegas buzzsaw with a slate of Stanley Cup futures, plus a +132 moneyline value play on the Canadiens. Then, it’s off to the hardwood where Anthony breaks down why the Spurs aren't dead yet, handing out a San Antonio Game 6 cover and a juicy Victor Wembanyama (+650) Finals MVP sprinkle, before explaining why the rest-versus-rust trend heavily favors the New York Knicks. Next, Tim heads to Fort Worth for the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial, locking in Rickie Fowler (+2200) to conquer the "Horrible Horseshoe" alongside an Alex Smalley top-10 value play. Finally, the crew heads to Nashville for NASCAR's Cracker Bell 400, offering a concrete-crushing outright ticket on Denny Hamlin (+470) following a heavy, emotional weekend for the racing community.

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Welcome back to The Spread Zone! The guys are shaking off a tough weekend at the PGA Championship and the Preakness to set their sights on a massive betting slate. First, they head to Texas for a "birdie fest" at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where Tim breaks down why laying heavy chalk on Scottie Scheffler at +165 is a rare sweat-free play , while handing out Pierceson Coody (+4000) as a high-ceiling dart. Next, it's time to fire up the engines for the 110th running of the Indy 500 , where Riz lays out the race strategy and offers outright value on Alex Palou at +250 , plus a +1000 sprinkle on Josef Newgarden to navigate the chaotic late-race restarts. Finally, the crew dives into the NBA and NHL Conference Finals, with Anthony making his case for Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs (+160) to win the NBA Finals , before dropping an eye-opening rest-versus-rust betting trend explaining why the undefeated Carolina Hurricanes are on upset alert against the battle-tested Montreal Canadiens.

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In this episode of The Spread Zone, Scott Rizzuto, Tim McKernan, and Anthony Stalter break down the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, including betting angles on a "bomb and gouge" course setup and outright value plays like Cam Young at +1200. The guys also shift to horse racing for the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park, highlighting the potential for a pace meltdown in the massive 14-horse field and sharing longshot outright picks on Tawken at 20-1 and Incredibolt at 5-1. Finally, they navigate the Netflix MMA spectacle between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, emphasizing a disciplined betting approach with a +1300 dart on Rousey to win by points, plus a quick check-in on a -108 futures play for a Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final.

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Welcome back to the Spread Zone! We are fresh off a red-hot betting streak and ready to keep the sportsbooks bleeding. First, we head to Quail Hollow for the Truist Championship. The crew breaks down why a motivated Rory McIlroy is primed to dominate at +550 , while also offering up value sprinkles on Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay. Then, we step into the Octagon for UFC 328. We hand out a live underdog play on Sean Strickland to drag the main event into deep waters , plus a +144 moneyline hit on Joshua Van winning the pace battle. Finally, we navigate the NBA and NHL playoffs , exposing the overreaction lines and locking in a Hurricanes-Avalanche Stanley Cup Final at +129.

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