Beating The Book with Gill Alexander
370 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 437 ratingsSports betting expert and Host of VSiN's "A Numbers Game", Gill uncovers the best of sports handicapping including free picks, the ins and outs of gambling strategies, and the truth behind sports book and casino operations. Together with industry high stakes handicappers and sports wagering experts, Gill covers NFL, college football, MLB baseball, golf, horse racing, and more. Listen to this entertaining and informative podcast for a winning edge.
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Beating The Book: The 82nd Masters Preview
April 03, 2018 19:53 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBIt's a betting podcast tradition unlike any other. Host Gill Alexander welcomes golf handicapper Brady Kannon to highlight key stats that you won't get anywhere else, courtesy of Dave Tindall and Steve The Punter from Betfair, and which golfers chasing the green jacket are teeming with value at this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta. It's golf's first major of the season, replete with long shots, head-to-head thoughts, and props, as well, on Tuesday's Beating The Book (April 3, 2018).
Beating The Book: The 2018 NCAA Tournament Special with Dr. Bob, DrBobSports on Giant Killers/Pools, Adam Stanco, Pac 12 Network and Greg Peterson, VSiN on Play-In/Round 1 ATS
March 13, 2018 23:08 - 1 hour - 147 MBIt's time to dance! The 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is here and Gill talks with the best in the business to break down each game for your bracket and betting needs. First, Bob Stoll of Dr. Bob Sports goes through the criteria of what makes a "giant killer" and discusses game theory in your office pools. Then, with Greg Peterson of the Vegas Stats & Information Network in studio and Adam Stanco of the 40 Year Coach Podcast and Pac 12 Network calling in, the guys break down each and ...
Beating The Book: MLB Season Win Totals w/ Paul Sporer of FanGraphs, NBA Tanking w/ Dan Besbris
February 28, 2018 18:08 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBIt’s a compilation of segments from recent shows on “A Numbers Game” at The Vegas Stats & Information Network (VSiN), hosted by Gill Alexander. First, Gill shares his experience trying to get down on MLB season win totals at CG Technology. Then, it’s a dissertation on MLB season win totals and what bettors should keep in mind as they look to make wagers. Next, Paul Sporer from FanGraphs gives us his thoughts on the season wins market and where he thinks there may be value. Lastly, it’s Tanka...
Beating The Book: NFL MegaPod Super Bowl LII Props Edition
January 31, 2018 21:02 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBAnd so, it comes to this. Before the Philadelphia Eagles take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, enjoy the final NFL MegaPod of the season, replete with game and prop analysis. 2011 Hilton SuperContest winner, Brady Kannon (Sans Souci), joins Host Gill Alexander, WagerTalk.com's Marco DAngelo, and Ace to give insight from behind the book on game and props betting behavior, while the panel breaks down the game itself and offers up wh...
Beating The Book: The 7th Annual Vegas Lifestyle Show: A Man's Guide to Sin City
January 25, 2018 19:59 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBIt's the only non-sports betting episode of the calendar year, but for some, it's the most anticipated. If you're planning a trip to Vegas, let this be your guide. Host Gill Alexander, Marco D'Angelo, and man about town, Ace, take off their handicapping hats and are joined by Marc Meltzer of Covers.com and a variety of Vegas websites to discuss the best restaurants, sportsbooks, nightclubs, and strip clubs in Las Vegas. The Super Bowl's not for awhile. In the meantime, enjoy a man's guid...
Beating The Book: NFL MegaPod Championship Round 2018
January 17, 2018 05:59 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBClearDataSports’ Metrics Mike joins Host Gill Alexander in looking back at the NFL Divisional Round, and breaking down both the AFC Title Game (Jacksonville Jaguars at New England Patriots), and the NFC equivalent (Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles). Of course, WagerTalk's Marco D'Angelo and the sports betting diaspora's Ace are here to give their Vegas perspective, as well. It's a Championship Round episode of Beating The Book (January 16, 2018). 6:20 Super Bowl LII Potential Li...
Beating The Book: Warren Sharp, Sharp Football Analysis & NFL MegaPod Divisional Round 2018
January 11, 2018 21:31 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBWarren Sharp of SharpFootballAnalysis.com, SharpFootballStats.com, and the Sharp Football Analysis Podcast joins Host Gill Alexander and offers up his thoughts on an array of topics, including what he believes is the stat getting the least attention in today’s NFL. Then, it's MegaPod time as Matthew Holt, COO at CG Analytics, Head Oddsmaker and Vice President of Business Development for CG Technology, returns to the pod alongside WagerTalk’s Marco D'Angelo and Ace to give insights on the Atl...
Beating The Book: Aaron Schatz, Football Outsiders & NFL MegaPod Wild Card Round 2018
January 04, 2018 21:45 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBMaking his annual NFL postseason appearance with Host Gill Alexander, now in both Sirius XM satellite radio form on “A Numbers Game” at VSiN and podcast form here, Aaron Schatz, Creator and Editor-in-Chief of Football Outsiders and Insider at ESPN.com offers up his thoughts on a host of topics, including his team to watch for betting value in next season’s futures markets, based on his advanced metrics. Then, it’s MegaPod time, as pioneer in predictive modeling in sports betting, Dr. Bob of...
Beating The Book: 2017-2018 College Football Bowl Season Handicapping Special Part 4
December 28, 2017 20:21 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the year. College Football Bowl season is here and we leave no stone unturned. Preston Johnson of VSiN's "Call-in Pod" and Joe Lisi of GoForThe2.com uncover any and all betting edges in the lines. With 40 games in all prior to the National Championship, Part 4 finishes the last of the matchups on December 30th and New Years Day, including the college football playoff semifinals (Oklahoma v Georgia, Alabama v Clemson). It's a bonafide annual tradition, on this...
Beating The Book: The Week 17 NFL Guessing Lines Show featuring Story Time with Chris Andrews
December 27, 2017 20:33 - 1 hour - 122 MBSouth Point Hotel Casino Sportsbook Director Chris Andrews brings nearly 40 years of bookmaking experience to the table in this weekly series, designed to find an edge in the upcoming week's NFL betting lines. Going into a perennially squirrelly week 17, Andrews and Host Gill Alexander give their thoughts on every game on the slate for which lines are available, then segue into another edition of StoryTime. This week, Chris shares a story involving his uncle and a famous mobster. on Monday...
Beating The Book: 2017-2018 College Football Bowl Season Handicapping Special Part 3
December 26, 2017 11:51 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the year. College Football Bowl season is here and we leave no stone unturned. Host Gill Alexander and Preston Johnson of VSiN's "Call-in Pod" uncover any and all betting edges in the lines. With 40 games in all prior to the National Championship, Part 3 tackles the next 9 matchups on December 28th and 29th. It's part 3 of a bonafide annual tradition, on this week's Beating The Book (December 26, 2017). December 28: (4:10) Military Bowl - Navy vs Virgin...
Beating The Book: 2017 NFL MegaPod Week 16 Preview
December 21, 2017 21:14 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBKnown for their prowess in baseball over the years but now applying their same approach to the NFL and experiencing similar success, Metrics Mike from the analytics site ClearDataSports.com drops in on Host Gill Alexander, WagerTalk.com's Marco D'Angelo, and Ace to break down this coming weekend's NFL lines. Included on the docket are the Oakland Raiders at Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers at Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens, Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Pack...
Beating The Book: The Week 16 NFL Guessing Lines Show featuring Story Time with Chris Andrews
December 19, 2017 01:35 - 1 hour - 110 MBSouth Point Hotel Casino Sportsbook Director Chris Andrews brings nearly 40 years of bookmaking experience to the table in this weekly series, designed to find an edge in the upcoming week's NFL betting lines. Off of a Week 15 of NFL play during which controversial calls took center stage and books lost on just about every teaser, Andrews and Host Gill Alexander give their thoughts on every game on the Week 16 slate for which lines are available, then segue into another edition of StoryTime....
Beating The Book: 2017-2018 College Football Bowl Season Handicapping Special Part 2
December 18, 2017 18:48 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the year. College Football Bowl season is here and we leave no stone unturned. Host Gill Alexander and Preston Johnson of VSiN's "Call-in Pod" uncover any and all betting edges in the lines. With 40 games in all prior to the National Championship, Part 2 tackles the next 11 matchups ranging from December 23rd to December 27th. It's a a bonafide annual tradition, on this week's Beating The Book (December 18, 2017). December 23 2:57 Birmingham Bowl - Texas...
Beating The Book: 2017 NFL MegaPod Week 15 Preview
December 14, 2017 20:45 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MBThe winner of more documented Top 10 handicapping achievement awards than anyone in the nation, Marc Lawrence of Playbook.com joins host Gill Alexander and show pillars Marco D'Angelo of WagerTalk.com and Ace of the sports betting diaspora to analyze the Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys at Oakland Raiders, Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles at the NY Giants, LA Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs, and more matchups from a handicapping perspective. ...
Beating The Book: The Week 15 NFL Guessing Lines Show featuring Story Time with Chris Andrews
December 12, 2017 01:54 - 1 hour - 125 MBSouth Point Hotel Casino Sportsbook Director Chris Andrews brings nearly 40 years of bookmaking experience to the table in this weekly series, designed to find an edge in the upcoming week's NFL betting lines. Off of a spate of injuries to key players, Andrews and Host Gill Alexander first give their thoughts on every game on the Week 15 slate for which lines are available, then segue into the sensation that is StoryTime. This week, Chris tells us a story about the good old days of casino su...
Beating The Book: 2017-2018 College Football Bowl Season Handicapping Special Part 1
December 11, 2017 18:39 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the year. College Football Bowl season is here and we leave no stone unturned. First, Host Gill Alexander reviews the fundamental tenets of Bowl season. Then, Preston Johnson of VSiN's "Call-in Pod" and Joe Lisi of GoForThe2.com uncover any betting edge in the lines. With 40 games in all prior to the National Championship, Part 1 tackles the first 11 matchups ranging from December 16th to December 22nd. It's a a bonafide annual tradition, on this week's Beat...
Beating The Book: 2017 NFL MegaPod Week 14 Preview
December 07, 2017 21:07 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MBEveryone has a podcast nowadays, but make no mistake, this is the one that started it all and set the bar. The NFL's flagship sports betting podcast series is once again in full effect with Host Gill Alexander, WagerTalk.com's Marco D'Angelo, and Vegas Runner, primed to break down another week of NFL lines. And, as always, a who's who of industry and handicapping experts join the fray. 2011 Hilton SuperContest champion Brady Kannon joins the roundtable for Week 14, breaking down the New Eng...
Beating The Book: The Week 14 NFL Guessing Lines Show featuring Story Time with Chris Andrews
December 05, 2017 02:15 - 1 hour - 103 MBSouth Point Hotel Casino Sportsbook Director Chris Andrews brings over 30 years of bookmaking experience to the table in this weekly series, designed to find an edge in the upcoming week's NFL betting lines. Andrews and Host Gill Alexander first give their thoughts on every game on the Week 14 slate, then segue into the sensation that is StoryTime. This week, Chris tells us about an awkward discovery in a Las Vegas bathroom, on Monday's Beating The Book (December 4, 2017).
Beating The Book: 2017 NFL MegaPod Week 13 Preview
November 30, 2017 21:52 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MBHe hosts the morning show, “Joe, Lo, and Dibs”, at 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, but more germane to our cause, hosts Covers.com’s “The Sharp 600” podcast. It’s Joe Fortenbaugh, the Remix, returning to the pod he frequented quite often in more simple times, only taking 10 weeks to reappear this time around. Alongside Host Gill Alexander and staples Marco D’Angelo and Ace, the quartet breaks down the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks, New E...