Covering the Spread

7 NFL Teams With Easy or Difficult Early-Season Schedules

May 20, 2024 14:23 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

With the NFL's 2024 schedule now fully released, we know when teams should be expected to go through rough patches this fall. How should that impact the way we bet their futures at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into the schedule, discussing five teams with difficult early-season schedules, two with easy ones, and how that should alter when we bet their futures this season.

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk and EPL Matchweek 38

May 17, 2024 15:17 - 32 minutes - 28.1 MB

Saturday's bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will unite boxing's heavyweight title belts. Which bets stand out for the fight at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Gabriel Santiago joins Jim Sannes to preview the fight, discussing who he think has the edge and which bets stand out (4:09). Later, Austan Kas joins to preview Sunday's closing slate in the EPL (14:54), and Sannes discusses his favorite bets for NASCAR's All-Star Weekend at North Wilkesboro (27:48).

149th Preakness Stakes Betting Preview

May 16, 2024 14:46 - 25 minutes - 22.4 MB

The 149th running of the Preakness Stakes is this Saturday at Pimlico Race Course. What do we need to know before betting the second race of the Triple Crown? FanDuel TV's Todd Schrupp joins Jim Sannes to preview the race, discussing intricacies of Pimlico, Mystik Dan's chances at another win, and his favorite bets of the weekend at FanDuel Racing.

NBA and NHL Betting for Wednesday 5/15 and Thursday 5/16

May 15, 2024 14:19 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

Several NBA and NHL teams are on the brink of elimination with key playoff games looming the next two nights. Which bets stand out across those games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview the next two nights in the NBA (3:02) along with three NHL games between Wednesday and Thursday (12:45).

PGA Championship Betting Preview 2024

May 14, 2024 14:40 - 28 minutes - 27.3 MB

Golf's second major is this week's PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club. Which golfers stand out as the best betting values at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula joins Jim Sannes to preview the event, discussing the course, whether Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler can maintain their elite form, and his favorite bets of the week.

MLB Betting for Monday 5/13/24

May 13, 2024 13:52 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MB

Monday's MLB slate is robust with 14 total games on the schedule. Where can we find the best betting value at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes breaks it all down, discussing his favorite same-game parlay of the night, a dinger prop on a budding superstar, and other moneylines and totals where his models show value.

EPL Matchweek 37 and NASCAR in Darlington

May 10, 2024 14:38 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

Arsenal versus Manchester United headlines Matchweek 37 as the English Premier League season winds down. Which bets stand out for that match and others at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austan Kas joins Jim Sannes to preview that match and discuss his favorite bets of the week (4:55). Later, Sannes previews this week's NASCAR races in Darlington and discusses his favorite bets in each (13:27).

NBA and NHL Betting for Thursday 5/9/24

May 09, 2024 14:14 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

Thursday night features a pair of playoff games in both the NBA and NHL. Where can we find betting value in each game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview all four, discussing his view of a pair of Game 2s in the NBA (3:39) before digging into the night's NHL slate (10:42).

NBA and NHL Betting for Wednesday 5/8/24

May 08, 2024 14:21 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MB

Wednesday night features one NBA game and two in the NHL. Which bets stand out across each of them at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to break down all three games, discussing his view of the NBA futures market and Game 2 between the Knicks and Pacers (5:22) before diving into both of tonight's NHL games (11:19).

MLB Betting for Tuesday 5/7/24

May 07, 2024 13:32 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

Tuesday's MLB slate brings enticing value across plentiful markets at FanDuel Sportsbook, including home-run props for Dinger Tuesday. Which bets stand out most? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his favorite Dinger Tuesday bets, a strikeout prop, and three moneylines where he's showing value at FanDuel for tonight.

NBA Betting for Monday and Tuesday

May 06, 2024 15:08 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MB

The next two days feature four key second-round NBA playoff games. Where can we find betting value in each of them at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview all four games, discussing his read on each of the games and his favorite bets across Monday and Tuesday.

UFC 301 and EPL Matchweek 36

May 03, 2024 15:20 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

UFC is back with another big card this weekend, Saturday's UFC 301. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austain Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview the main events and discuss where he sees value across the card (4:13). Later, Austan Kas joins to outline his favorite bets across Matchweek 36 in the EPL (19:58).

NBA and NHL Betting for Thursday and Friday

May 02, 2024 14:40 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MB

Thursday and Friday night are littered with key NBA and NHL playoff games. Where can we find betting value across them at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to break down all four NBA games (4:45) plus the three in the NHL (12:13), outlining his favorite bets for each. Later, Sannes previews this weekend's F1 race in Miami and discusses the one bet he likes there (18:54) before discussing two bets for NASCAR in Kansas (22:10).

Kentucky Oaks Betting Preview 2024

May 01, 2024 19:03 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MB

Before the 150th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, Churchill Downs will host this year's Kentucky Oaks. Which horses should we consider betting at FanDuel Racing for the Oaks? FanDuel TV's Dubbs Anderson joins Jim Sannes to preview the Kentucky Oaks, discussing his read on this year's field and his favorite bets before also giving out his Derby pick for Saturday.

NFL Draft Wrapup and NBA Betting for Wednesday

April 30, 2024 19:06 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

With the NFL Draft wrapped up, it's time to outline key betting takeaways. What should we note for futures markets and betting next year's draft? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to discuss his view of the draft and what he learned from this year's event (4:22). Later, Feng previews Wednesday's NBA playoff games and discusses his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (14:54).

150th Kentucky Derby Betting Preview

April 29, 2024 14:33 - 25 minutes - 21 MB

The field is set for this year's Kentucky Derby following Saturday's post draw. Which horses stand as the best betting values on the morning line at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel TV's Christina Blacker joins Jim Sannes to preview the race, discussing her horse-betting process, her read on Fierceness, and which horses are the best values in her eyes on the morning line.

NFL Draft Takeaways and EPL Matchweek 35

April 26, 2024 14:39 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

The first round of the NFL Draft brought some surprises and gave us landing spots for key upcoming rookies. What does this mean for betting markets at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes outlines key takeaways by looking at the Rookie of the Year markets and other futures impacted by the draft (2:09). Later, Austan Kas joins to preview EPL Matchweek 35 (12:44), and Sannes outlines three bets he likes for this weekend's NASCAR action in Dover (21:09).

Last-Minute NFL Draft Bets

April 25, 2024 14:06 - 16 minutes - 16 MB

The first round of the NFL Draft is finally here. Where can we find lingering betting value at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into the final mock drafts from key experts, outlining the biggest takeaways and discussing which bets stand out based on the information provided within them.

Sifting Through Late NFL Draft Betting News

April 23, 2024 20:30 - 28 minutes - 26.9 MB

Reporting around the NFL Draft has started to intensify the past week. Which value remains on the board after all of the movement? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview the draft, discussing his read on the top-end quarterbacks, the team-specific draft markets, and other bets he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.

MLB Betting for Tuesday 4/23/24

April 23, 2024 13:53 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Tuesday's MLB action brings us a handful of quality games to target with our Dinger Tuesday bets at FanDuel Sportsbook. Which batters should we target? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes breaks down the slate, discussing his two favorite Dinger Tuesday targets, a same-game parlay to consider, and three strikeout props he likes at FanDuel.

NBA and NHL Betting for Monday 4/22/24

April 22, 2024 14:11 - 24 minutes - 23.3 MB

Monday night features three NBA and four NHL playoff games. Where can we find betting value across those at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing his read on all three NBA games (4:01) before outlining his favorite NHL bets of the night (11:23).

NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs Previews

April 19, 2024 14:59 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Nearly all matchups for both the NBA and Stanley Cup playoffs have been set, meaning we can finally dig into futures and series prices. Which of those stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to break down both, outlining his favorite NBA futures (3:50) before digging into first-round matchups in the NHL (13:50).

EPL Matchweek 34, F1 in China, and NASCAR in Talladega

April 18, 2024 14:38 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Although Manchester City is solidifying its spot atop the English Premier League table, Matchweek 34 still presents some fun matches. Which bets stand out across FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austan Kas joins Jim Sannes to preview the slate and outline where he sees value (2:35). Later, Sannes digs into this week's Formula 1 race in Shanghai, discussing one driver he's buying into (12:34) before outlining his favorite bets for Sunday's NASCAR race in Talladega (14:44).

NFL Draft First-Round Market Betting

April 17, 2024 15:38 - 27 minutes - 23.6 MB

With the NFL Draft just eight days away, additional betting markets are trickling out at FanDuel Sportsbook. Which bets present the best value based on recent information? Betsperts' Connor Allen joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to discuss the second overall pick, which players are values to go in the first round, and his favorite bets for the draft.

MLB Betting for Tuesday 4/16/24

April 16, 2024 14:17 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MB

With all 30 teams in action Tuesday, we have plenty of routes to betting value at FanDuel Sportsbook. Which bets stand out across the night? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing a pair of same-game parlays he likes, additional moneylines and totals showing value, and his favorite home-run props for Dinger Tuesday.

NBA Play-In Tournament Betting Preview 2024

April 15, 2024 15:17 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MB

The seeds are set for this year's NBA Play-In Tournament. Where can we find betting value at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview the tournament, discussing takeaways from the first few years of the play-in, odds to make the playoffs, and Tuesday's opening games.

UFC 300 and EPL Matchweek 33

April 12, 2024 15:13 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

UFC 300 is Saturday, and it comes with a loaded card. Where can we find betting value for it at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview it all, discussing the two main events and his favorite moneylines and props (3:12). Later, Austan Kas joins the show to discuss where he sees value across the EPL's Matchweek 33 (23:59).

NBA and NHL Betting for Thursday 4/11/24

April 11, 2024 14:28 - 21 minutes - 20.6 MB

Thursday brings a pair of national TV games in the NBA along with a massive NHL slate. Where can we find betting value for them at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview both, discussing his favorite NBA bets of the night (3:05) and where he's seeing value in the NHL (9:36). Later, Sannes previews Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race in Texas and discusses a pair of top-10s that stand out to him (17:49).

The Masters Betting Preview 2024

April 10, 2024 14:45 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MB

The 2024 Masters Tournament tees off Thursday at Augusta National, and we have a full complement of markets available at FanDuel Sportsbook. Where can we find the best value? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula joins Jim Sannes to preview the event, discussing keys to success at Augusta, his view of Scottie Scheffler, top outrights, and other bets to target for the week.

MLB Betting for Tuesday 4/9/24

April 09, 2024 14:12 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

With all 30 teams in action, we've got plenty of options for betting Tuesday at FanDuel Sportsbook. Which bets stand out most? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing a same-game parlay he likes, a total that may be too low, and a home underdog with a good shot to pull an upset.

Men's College Basketball National Championship Game Preview 2024

April 08, 2024 14:08 - 24 minutes - 24.6 MB

The stage is set for tonight's Men's College Basketball National Championship Game between UConn and Purdue. Where can we find betting value for the game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter and Riley Thomas join Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing their read on the spread and total, player props, and their favorite same-game parlay of the night.

Stefon Diggs to Houston and EPL Matchweek 32

April 05, 2024 14:12 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

The top of the table is tight in the English Premier League entering Matchweek 32. Can we find any value in betting league outrights at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austan Kas joins Jim Sannes to discuss his view of that plus his favorite bets for this weekend (2:44). Later, Sannes digs into the betting fallout of the Buffalo Bills trading Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans (13:09) and a driver he's targeting for this week's NASCAR Cup Series race in Martinsville (19:43).

Men's and Women's College Basketball Final Four Previews

April 04, 2024 19:03 - 28 minutes - 27.7 MB

The Final Four for both the Men's and Women's College Basketball Tournaments take place this weekend. Where can we find betting value for each at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview all four games, discussing his read on the markets and which bets he thinks are worth exploring.

MLB Betting for Wednesday 4/3/24

April 03, 2024 14:04 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MB

Wednesday features MLB games scattered throughout the day. Where can we find betting value across the various game times at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the day's action, discussing a pair of bets -- including a same-game parlay -- he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook in the afternoon window before also outlining his favorite bet of the night (4:07). Then, Sannes previews Sunday's Formula 1 race in Japan and details the two spots where his numbers show value (12:10).

NBA and NHL Betting for Tuesday 4/2/24

April 02, 2024 14:34 - 20 minutes - 19.5 MB

Tuesday night brings a meaty slate in both the NBA and the NHL. Where can we find value across them at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview the night's action, discussing his favorite sides, totals, and player props across the NBA (4:34) and his ideal betting targets in the NHL (14:44).

NFL Win Totals to Target for 2024

April 01, 2024 14:49 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MB

With free agency largely in the books, FanDuel Sportsbook now has win totals posted for the 2024 NFL season. Which of them should we target from the jump? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into the numbers, outlining his favorite win totals at FanDuel and why his model is showing value on those markets.

Men's College Basketball Betting for Friday 3/29/24

March 29, 2024 13:58 - 21 minutes - 18.1 MB

The Sweet 16 of the Men's College Basketball Tournament wraps up Friday with four more games. How should we bet those -- and Saturday's Elite Eight games -- at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas joins Jim Sannes to dig into all six of those games and lay out where he sees value in the betting markets (2:31). Later, Sannes previews Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race in Richmond and pinpoints a pair of top-10 bets he likes (17:07).

Men's College Basketball Betting for Thursday 3/28/24

March 28, 2024 14:09 - 29 minutes - 29 MB

The Sweet 16 of the Men's College Basketball Tournament tips off Thursday with four games. Where can we find betting value at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to preview Thursday's games, discussing his read on each of them and his favorite spreads and player props of the night.

MLB Opening Day Betting Preview 2024

March 27, 2024 15:34 - 18 minutes - 19.4 MB

MLB Opening Day is tomorrow and it brings a full slate of games at the FanDuel Sportsbook. Which player props should you target with so many teams in action? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio breaks it all down going through some pitching and hitting props to get the season started.

2024 College Football Futures First Look

March 26, 2024 12:00 - 25 minutes - 27.4 MB

With spring football starting up around the country, which college football futures might be undervalued entering the 2024 season? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim breaks down four teams -- one from each Power 4 conference -- that he's targeting in the markets now released on FanDuel Sportsbook.

MLB Futures Betting for the 2024 Season

March 25, 2024 15:34 - 20 minutes - 23.9 MB

With Opening Day just around the corner, now's our last chance to lock in futures before games get underway. Which ones stand out as being the best values at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio breaks it all down, discussing player season-long props and league leader markets.

Men's College Basketball Betting for Friday 3/22/24

March 21, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 28.2 MB

The second day of the Men's College Basketball Tournament brings 16 more games we can bet on. Where can we find the best value at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to preview the action, discussing his favorite bets across each region and any futures he wants to snag before the opening tip.

Men's College Basketball Betting for Thursday 3/21/24

March 20, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes - 20.3 MB

The Round of 64 in the Men's College Basketball Tournament begins Thursday with 16 games on tap. Where can we find betting value across them at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas joins Jim Sannes to preview the opening slate of games, outlining his favorite bets in each region.

Women's College Basketball Tournament Preview

March 19, 2024 16:27 - 19 minutes - 17.3 MB

South Carolina is the heavy favorite to win this year's Women's College Basketball Tournament, but Iowa and Caitlin Clark are lurking. Where can we find betting value across the tourney at FanDuel Sportsbook? Her Hoop Stats' Justin Carter joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to break down the bracket, discussing whether anybody can top South Carolina, the loaded South Region, and his favorite futures to lock in before things get underway.

2024 Men's College Basketball Tournament Bracket Breakdown

March 18, 2024 19:26 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

The bracket is now set for the 2024 Men's College Basketball Tournament. What are the keys to filling out a quality bracket in your pools this year? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and ShotQuality's Bennett Corcoran join Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing strategy for your pools, their view of the National Championship contenders, teams that could make a surprise run, and much more.

Men's College Basketball Betting for Friday 3/15/24

March 15, 2024 14:09 - 29 minutes - 25.1 MB

The men's college basketball conference tournament play heats up Friday with both the ACC and Big 12 into their semifinals. Where can we find value in those games and others at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas joins Jim Sannes to preview Friday's biggest games and discuss his favorite bets of the day (3:06). Later, Austan Kas joins the show to give his read on Matchweek 29 in the EPL (16:11).

NFL Free Agency Takeaways and NASCAR in Bristol

March 14, 2024 13:43 - 31 minutes - 29.7 MB

Most of the NFL's key free agents have found new teams, giving us a good lay of the land across the league. What should we make of all of it in the futures market? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins Jim Sannes to recap the week's key signings, discuss which teams have seen their stock go up or down, and outline where he sees value at FanDuel Sportsbook (4:07). Later, Sannes previews this week's NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 in Bristol and discusses his two favorite bets (26:14).

Men's College Basketball Betting for Wednesday 3/13/24

March 13, 2024 14:07 - 25 minutes - 25 MB

The men's college basketball conference tournaments heat up on Wednesday. Where can we find betting value at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to preview the day's slate, discussing his favorite bets across the ACC, Big 10, and Big 12 tournaments.

NFL Free Agency Day One Reactions

March 12, 2024 14:49 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

The opening day of the NFL's legal tampering period several key moves, headlined by Kirk Cousins' move to the Atlanta Falcons. What does all of this mean for betting markets at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes breaks it all down, discussing the key moves, how they altered his win total model for 2024, and where we can find betting value in the divisional markets.

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