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US Open Betting Preview 2024

Covering the Spread - June 12, 2024 14:44 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratings
Golf's third major of the season is set to tee off Thursday with the US Open at Pinehurst No. 2. Which bets stand out for it at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula joins Jim Sannes to preview the event, discussing how he views Scottie Scheffler, which outrights he likes at FanDu...

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The Athletic's 2024 MLB Player Poll w/Katie Woo

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - June 11, 2024 22:10 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Katie Woo joins Eno and DVR to discuss several takeaways from The Athletic's 2024 MLB Player Poll including a few 'others receiving votes' for Baseball Player in Baseball behind Shohei Ohtani, the players' selections for 'most overrated' player, the organizations that have bad reputations among t...

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WNBA Futures and Bets for Tuesday 6/11/24

Covering the Spread - June 11, 2024 14:01 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratings
The WNBA season has progressed to the point where we've got at least a 10-game sample on most teams. What have been the key takeaways thus far, and what does it mean for the futures market? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing key differences between b...

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A Promotion-Filled Weekend, Maximizing Development & Chasing the Second Tier

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - June 10, 2024 19:21 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno and DVR discuss a promotion-filled weekend including the debuts of Hurston Waldrep, Adael Amador and Tyler Locklear, and the expected arrival of Carlos F. Rodriguez to the Milwaukee rotation this week. Plus, they look back at where the free-agent bids were directed over the weekend.  Rundown...

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Stanley Cup Finals Game 2 and NBA Finals Game 3

Covering the Spread - June 10, 2024 15:16 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratings
Both the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals are starting to take shape as we enter Monday's action. Where can we find betting value both for individual games and for current series prices at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to dig into the Boston Celtics versus the Da...

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MLB Returns to London, Paul Skenes v. Shohei Ohtani, A Fork in the Road for the Jays & Cubs

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - June 07, 2024 21:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss baseball's return to London for a two-game weekend series between the Phillies and Mets. An exciting matchup between Paul Skenes and Shohei Ohtani that took place in Pittsburgh earlier this week, how they would game plan trying to pitch to Ohtani, and two teams -- the ...

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NBA Finals Game 2 and NASCAR in Sonoma

Covering the Spread - June 07, 2024 14:34 - 16 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratings
The Boston Celtics put a beatdown on the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook for Game 2? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to discuss his takeaways from the opener and his favorite bets for Sunday (3:53). Later, Sannes previews t...

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May Pitching Risers & Fallers, and Pitchers Waiting in the Wings

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - June 06, 2024 20:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno and DVR discuss some of the biggest risers and fallers among starting pitchers from April to May, over and underperformers compared to initial 2024 projections, pitching prospects closing in on opportunities to help their big-league clubs, and a few weekend waiver-wire targets to consider. R...

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Stanley Cup Finals Preview: Panthers vs. Oilers

Covering the Spread - June 06, 2024 14:44 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratings
The Florida Panthers enter the Stanley Cup Finals as slim favorites over the Edmonton Oilers. Where can we find value across the series at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview the series, discussing his view of the series-level markets and his favorite b...

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Belmont Stakes Betting Preview 2024

Covering the Spread - June 05, 2024 17:08 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratings
The final race of horse racing's Triple Crown is this weekend as they run the Belmont Stakes. Which horses stand out at FanDuel Racing? FanDuel TV's Christina Blacker joins Jim Sannes to preview the race, discussing what makes Saratoga Race Course unique, her view of the favorites, and which hor...

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A Lifetime Ban, May Hitting Risers & Fallers, and The Shape of a Season

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - June 04, 2024 20:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno and DVR discuss a round of suspensions from MLB for gambling -- including a lifetime ban for Tucupita Marcano, before looking at some of the biggest risers and fallers among hitters from April to May.  Rundown 1:00 Tucupita Marcano: Lifetime Ban for Betting on Baseball 16:47 Biggest Shifts i...

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2024 NBA Finals Betting Preview

Covering the Spread - June 04, 2024 14:44 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratings
The Boston Celtics are big favorites over the Dallas Mavericks in this year's NBA Finals. Is there value in betting either team outright at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview the Finals, discussing his read on the series prices, Finals MVP, and Game 1.

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Tough Decisions, Staying Ahead of Second-Half Fades & Starting Pitchers We're Worried About

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - June 03, 2024 19:53 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno and DVR discuss tough in-season decisions for the Tigers (Spencer Torkelson's demotion) and Twins (Edouard Julien's demotion), and the promotion of Connor Norby, before considering the factors to account for when trying to move on from pitchers that have performed very well during the first t...

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MLB Betting for Monday 6/3/24

Covering the Spread - June 03, 2024 13:54 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratings
Monday's MLB slate brings some enticing betting value in a variety of markets. Which bets stand out most at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the night's action, discussing two moneylines, one total, and one alt-market strikeout prop where he sees value.

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Making Sense of Atlanta's Step Back at the Plate, Career-Shaping Opportunities & One-Hit Wonders

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 31, 2024 21:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno, DVR, and Trevor analyze the surprising step back for the Atlanta lineup through the first two months of 2024, and discuss players at pivotal points in their careers with a limited window to secure their future role. Plus, they'll take live questions from viewers throughout the show! Rundown...

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UFC 302 Betting Preview

Covering the Spread - May 31, 2024 15:04 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratings
Saturday's UFC 302 is headlined by a match where Islam Makhachev is a big favorite over Dustin Poirier. Where can we find betting value in that match and others at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to break down the main event, discuss his favorite bets within ...

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Starting Pitcher Fallers, Prospect News & Weekend Waiver Preview

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 30, 2024 20:17 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno and DVR discuss the news that MLB has integrated stats from the Negro Leagues into its official records, a bad day for the Mets, fallers from Eno's latest Starting Pitcher Rankings update, prospect news, and a few names to consider as waiver-wire targets this weekend. Rundown 1:18 Negro Leag...

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MLB Futures and NASCAR in Gateway

Covering the Spread - May 30, 2024 14:47 - 17 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratings
With two months in the books, we have a firm grasp on what to expect from each MLB team. Where can we find value in the futures market with this knowledge? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into FanDuel Sportsbook's MLB futures and discusses which bets he thinks stand out most (3:25). Later, Sa...

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NBA and NHL Betting for Wednesday 5/29 and Thursday 5/30

Covering the Spread - May 29, 2024 14:09 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratings
Wednesday and Thursday feature key playoff games across the NBA and NHL Conference Finals. Which bets stand out across all three at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to break down the next two night's in the NHL (4:08) and his read on Game 5 between the Minnesot...

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Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Second ACL Tear, Carroll Questions & May Starting Pitcher Risers

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 28, 2024 23:09 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno and DVR discuss a brutal diagnosis for Ronald Acuña Jr., who suffered another torn ACL over the weekend. Plus, they consider the ongoing struggles of Corbin Carroll, Ángel Hernández's abrupt retirement, and a few May risers from Eno's updated Starting Pitcher Rankings.  Rundown 2:06 Ronald A...

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MLB Betting for Tuesday 5/28/24

Covering the Spread - May 28, 2024 13:42 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratings
This week's Dinger Tuesday comes with plenty of potential value across various markets on the diamond. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the action, discussing his favorite homer bet for Dinger Tuesday, a same-game parlay to consider, and other be...

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5 Early NFL Week 1 Bets to Consider

Covering the Spread - May 24, 2024 09:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratings
With the NFL's schedule now released, betting markets for all Week 1 games are up at FanDuel Sportsbook. Which bets are worth locking in now? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes breaks it all down, discussing the thought process to go through before betting a game this far in advance and five spots wh...

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Tipping Pitches, Best Strikeouts We've Seen & A Case For Massive Expansion

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 23, 2024 20:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno, DVR and Trevor go live at 1p ET/10a PT to discuss pitch tipping, the 'fighters' we did not choose last week and their long-term outlook -- Tanner Bibee, Kyle Harrison, Hunter Greene, Taj Bradley, and Christian Scott -- the best strikeouts they have seen so far this season, and a case for mas...

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NBA and NHL Betting for Thursday 5/23 and Friday 5/24

Covering the Spread - May 23, 2024 14:12 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratings
All four conference finals series across the NBA and NHL are in action across Thursday and Friday. Where can we find betting value for each game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to break them all down, discussing his favorite bets across Game 2 in the NBA's ...

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Playing the Long Game with Stars, The Aging Curve & Delayed Breakouts

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 22, 2024 22:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno and DVR discuss aging stars whose long-term value might be on the cusp of falling, as well as a few players to target despite an overall body of work that leaves something to be desired.  Rundown 10:07 Freddie Freeman Is the Power & Speed Drop a Sign of Things to Come? 18:02 Marcus Semien & ...

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Indy 500, Coca-Cola 600, and Monaco Grand Prix 2024 Preview

Covering the Spread - May 22, 2024 19:48 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratings
The year's best day in motorsports is Sunday as the Indianapolis 500, Monaco Grand Prix, and Coca-Cola 600 are all set to take place. Which bets stand out for all three races? Dr. Nick Giffen of The Action Network joins Jim Sannes to give his thoughts on where he sees value for both Indy (4:30) ...

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Episode 223

Ben & Chris Talk Sports - May 22, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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A Break for Edwin Díaz, Buying A Luis Gil Breakout & Leveraging Pitching Depth

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 21, 2024 20:52 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno and DVR discuss Garrett Whitlock's injury and the prolonged opportunity for Cooper Criswell in the Red Sox's rotation, expectations for Edwin Díaz's break from the closer role, Luis Gil's impressive stretch to begin 2024, ways to consider leveraging pitching depth, where the money went this w...

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NBA Conference Finals Betting Preview

Covering the Spread - May 21, 2024 14:19 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 74 ratings
The matchups are set for the NBA's Conference Finals with the Boston Celtics facing the Indiana Pacers as the Minnesota Timberwolves square off with the Dallas Mavericks. Where can we find betting value across both series at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to ...

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Stuff+, the latest on bat tracking stats and making your mark Max Bay

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - May 20, 2024 23:11 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno is joined by co-parent of Stuff+ and former member of the Houston Astros' analytics department Max Bay. The guys dive into the state of analytics in the sport... Rundown: 4:09 - The past, present and future of Stuff+ 29:45 - How should we be using the new bat tracking data 41:44 - How can peo...