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Bovada's At Odds Podcast

182 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 129 ratings

Head oddsmaker at Bovada Sportsbook Patrick Morrow joins longtime podcast host Seth Everett for a weekly podcast about the latest odds in sports gambling. They discuss the latest odds and info from the NFL as well as College Football, the NBA, MLB, NHL, and much more. The insight behind the odds and the recommendations that any player needs before placing their bets.

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Episodes

NBA Playoffs Preview with Vernon Maxwell

April 12, 2023 01:01 - 51 minutes - 28.1 MB

With the regular season complete and the play-in games about to tip former NBA champ Vernon Maxwell joins the show to help preview the NBA playoffs. Which teams are legit contenders and who will be bowing out immediately? Are the Lakers getting hot at the right time? Can the Kings continue their Cinderella run? Patrick and Seth look back at the Masters and discuss the dominance of Jon Rahm and the performance of the LIV golfers that had both the PGA and Bovada sweating on Sunday. And while...

2023 Masters Preview, NCAA Recap

April 05, 2023 01:01 - 36 minutes - 28.1 MB

It's Masters week and Seth and Patrick take a look at the favorites, the significant liabilities, and where the early money is at. Will the LIV golfers spoil the fun? Can Tiger Woods provide yet another improbable payoff for bettors? And if not, how many ways can you bet against him? The fellas look back at the NCAA Championship game and the overall highs and lows of this year's tourney that saw ratings and betting handle drop whereas the women's game set all kinds of records. And with th...

2023 Final Four! Mateen Cleaves Returns Again! MLB Opening Day

March 29, 2023 01:01 - 43 minutes - 28.1 MB

We're down to 4 teams as Connecticut, FAU, Miami and San Diego State continue their improbable run in one of the most wide-open tourneys in recent memory. Mateen Cleaves once again joins the show to discuss the tourney's highlights and which players have now become household names among casual fans. Against the show's better judgment, we once again try and predict a tourney winner. And MLB's Opening Day is upon us. Seth and Patrick look at the futures board, discuss the top teams in the l...

NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Breakdown, Mateen Cleaves Returns

March 22, 2023 01:01 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Michigan State is on to the Sweet 16 which means Mateen Cleaves again joins the show to help us preview the second weekend's games. Patrick breaks down what the opening weekend of March Madness looked like for an oddsmaker, where the upsets were, and where the house lost big. Can anyone else challenge Houston and Alabama who appear to be on a national championship collision course? Can Drew Timme and the Zags finally take that leap? Seth and Pat discuss the World Baseball Classic and lam...

NCAA Champion Mateen Cleaves Joins the Show, Brackets Revealed

March 15, 2023 01:01 - 38 minutes - 28.1 MB

It's March Madness and Patrick and Seth are joined by former Michigan State star Mateen Cleaves to help break down this year's bracket and give the inside scoop as to how impactful a coach like Tom Izzo is in March. Mateen goes way off the board for a darkhorse pick and he and Seth reminisce about the Seattle Supersonics. Bovada debuts its Million Madness bracket with $1,000,000 in guaranteed Crypto, Cash, and other Bonuses and the fellas talk bracket strategy for pools big and small. Pat...

"Live" from Prudential Center for Maple Leafs-Devils

March 08, 2023 01:01 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

Patrick has traveled south of the Canadian border, and the fellas have done their first-ever in-person recording of the podcast! Patrick and Seth record “live” from the Prudential Center in New Jersey where the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the New Jersey Devils in what could possibly be a future playoffs matchup. During the course of the podcast, Patrick breaks down the ins and out of NHL oddsmaking and what moves these numbers both pre-match and in-play while Seth was, despite the final sco...

MLB New Rules, NHL Trade Deadline

March 01, 2023 01:01 - 34 minutes - 28.1 MB

With the NHL trade deadline quickly upon us, Patrick and Seth take a look at the updated futures board. With so many Eastern Conference teams leveling up their talent, how tough will this year's path to Lord Stanley be? Conference tourney week is fast approaching and with the bulk of the season now behind us the fellas take a look at the top teams in college hoops, which teams have shocked oddsmakers, and who do the analytics and betting community both like as we head into March. And w...

NBA All-Star Weekend, XFL, EPL

February 22, 2023 01:01 - 32 minutes - 28.1 MB

With the NBA All-Star weekend behind us Patrick and Seth catch their breath and look at how the season began and where we're at now including an updated look at the Bovada futures board. After an otherwise ho-hum event in Utah, the fellas discuss the practicality of these events (across all leagues) going forward and take issue with Adam Silver's load management questions. And after the first week of the XFL Patrick breaks down what he likes and dislikes about the league and the challenges...

Super Bowl Recap, NFL Futures

February 15, 2023 01:01 - 27 minutes - 28.1 MB

Patrick and Seth take a look back at the big game and how the final result worked for and against Bovada. How likely are we to see a return of the Eagles and Chiefs next year? Is it too early for Mahomes to be discussed as the potential greatest of all time? And was that really worth a defensive holding penalty? With the game decided the fellas go discuss some of the crazier props, the brilliant gameplay, and the emergence of Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen as a top-tier NFL booth team. A...

Super Bowl LVII Preview

February 08, 2023 01:01 - 21 minutes - 28.1 MB

It's Super Bowl week! Patrick and Seth look at the updated line, where the action is, and what the final line could be come Sunday. How healthy will Patrick Mahomes be? How many of his offensive weapons will be able to play and at what capacity? And how many different ways can people bet the Super Bowl at Bovada? In the NBA the fellas discuss the Kyrie Irving trade to the Mavericks and the shifting futures board. Can the Mavs take the next step toward an NBA title or will Irving be more d...

Two-time Super Bowl winner Lawrence Tynes Joins the Show

February 01, 2023 01:01 - 39 minutes - 28.1 MB

The Super Bowl is upon us and Patrick and Seth take an early look at where the line opened, where it's currently at, who's betting on what, and what the early prop betting action looks like. What will Patrick Mahomes' health status be for the game? How many of his receivers will be back at 100%? And do the Eagles have a single flaw in their game for Kansas City to exploit? Two-time Super Bowl winner Lawrence Tynes joins the show to recap his own experiences in the big game, what it's like...

NFL Championship Game Week, Australian Open

January 25, 2023 01:01 - 33 minutes - 28.1 MB

It's conference championship weekend and the odds have never been tighter with all four remaining teams all within a (slightly weighted) coinflips chance of making it to the Super Bowl. How will Patrick Mahomes' ankle injury impact the Chiefs' offense and what would the difference in odds be for a Chiefs team with Mahomes out, limited, or at 100%? The NFC has come down to the two best-rated teams in the conference and likely the two best coaches. What will separate these teams on Sunday an...

NFL Divisional Playoffs, Sports Documentaries

January 18, 2023 01:01 - 38 minutes - 28.1 MB

Patrick and Seth take a look back at a fantastic Super Wildcard Weekend (still no commission for that) where the big dogs punched above their weight and largely kept things close while Tom Brady and the Bucs saw their season end the same way it started with an offense that could just never get it together. What do we think of Doug Pederson's aggressive 2-pt conversion attempt? What would Lamar and Tua under center mean in those close games? And what surprises await us in the Divisional Rou...

NFL Super Wild Card Weekend

January 11, 2023 01:01 - 35 minutes - 28.1 MB

Week 18 is wrapped and we're down to 14 teams left with dreams of hoisting the Lombardi trophy. What were the big surprises of the final week of the season? What could the NFL do better to avoid teams celebrating failure? And how much fun are Dan Campbell's Lions? While it's now win-or-go home Patrick and Seth breakdown which teams have a legit chance of making a deep playoff push and which ones will likely be playing for a solitary extra game check. And how did the NFL's “no contest” chan...

Damar Hamlin Reaction

January 04, 2023 01:01 - 42 minutes - 28.1 MB

Patrick and Seth discuss the Damar Hamlin situation and what this means for the game, the players, the league, and most importantly, Hamlin and his family. Inside a night of tragedy what went right, who got it right and where did the league, miss? After brilliant semi-final games, how does the college football national championship look to shape up? Can TCU continue its Cinderella run against the top team in the nation? Can Georgia's defense rebound after Ohio State showed some cracks in i...

World Cup React, NFL Week 16

December 21, 2022 01:01 - 43 minutes - 28.1 MB

Seth and Patrick tough it out through their respective sports hangovers after what was maybe the greatest weekend in sports history. Messi's trophy case is now complete, Matt Ryan broke his own record for futility, and...seriously, what WAS that from the Jakobi Meyers?! Looking ahead to Week 16 Patrick and Seth break down the evolving NFL playoff picture including must-win games for Green Bay and New England as well as a Sunday night matchup between the top seeds in the NFC East. With the...

NFL, World Cup, NBA (Load Management!)

December 14, 2022 01:01 - 29 minutes - 28.1 MB

While fans and oddsmakers alike have gotten used to star players resting more and more during the regular season was the Nets resting 9 players on Saturday a bit of overkill? How meaningful is the NBA regular season if teams can feel comfortable resting the majority of their active roster? Looking at Qatar the fellas break down what has been an exciting (and upset-heavy) World Cup and look at what might be driving some of the more unlikely results in what has in many ways been a very uniqu...

Army/Navy, NFL Week 14

December 07, 2022 01:01 - 35 minutes - 28.1 MB

The World Cup has progressed to the knockout stage and while Canada and the United States are both out Seth and Patrick nonetheless continue with their breakdown of the tourney. Its Week 14 in the NFL and the 10-2 Vikings are road underdogs to the 5-7 Lions. Can the Vikings prove the haters (including Pat Morrow) wrong and live up to their record? Can the Dolphins bounce back against a Chargers team fighting for their playoff lives? And who exactly is Brock Purdy and how is he a 4-pt favor...

College Conference Championship Week, NFL, World Cup

November 30, 2022 01:01 - 32 minutes - 28.1 MB

The fellas break out their post-Thanksgiving stretch pants and dig into whats leftover in the college football season. Its Championship Week and this might be the most intriguing one in years with two very tight win-and-youre-in games and a couple of outsiders looking for chaos. In the NFL the boys take a look at the Dolphins regaining their early season form against the NFC West-leading 49ers in what could very well be a Super Bowl preview. Meanwhile, the Bills have a tough road matchup ...

Thanksgiving Week! NFL, World Cup, College Rivalries

November 23, 2022 01:01 - 32 minutes - 28.1 MB

Happy Turkey Week, folks! Patrick and Seth look at the buffet of betting options available as the World Cup joined the NFL and the NCAA's Rivalry Week ensuring that at seemingly all hours of the day we'll have meaningful, high-level athletic competition. In the NFL the fellas break down a Bills team that looks a bit out of whack, a Cowboys team that might be playing their best football in years, and a Vikes squad hoping that it'll be pumpkin and not another slice of humble pie this week. ...

World Cup Controversy, NFL Week 11

November 16, 2022 01:01 - 28 minutes - 28.1 MB

The World Cup in Qatar is shortly upon us and Patrick and Seth air their grievances about a winter tournament being played and the impact it has on the various European domestic leagues. In the NFL the Bills lose one for the ages against Minnesota and suddenly find themselves in 3rd place in the AFC East. While they're still Super Bowl favorites is there cause for concern after two straight weeks of Josh Allen making key missteps? Looking ahead the fellas preview the Packers and Tennesse...

2022 US Mid-Term Elections, NFL Week 10

November 09, 2022 01:01 - 33 minutes - 28.1 MB

The midterms are (mostly) all wrapped up and Senate control may once again be decided by a Georgia run-off. Patrick and Seth take a look at what went down Tuesday night and what exactly happened to turn a Red Wave into a Red Trickle. With many Donald Trump candidates failing to cross the finish line and with Ron DeSantis pulling off a blowout victory in Florida, how has the 2024 Presidential odds board moved? Will Trump think twice about running? Will DeSantis be emboldened enough to chal...

US Mid-Term Elections, NFL Week 9, TENN-GA

November 02, 2022 01:01 - 33 minutes - 28.1 MB

The US Midterms are upon us and Patrick and Seth break down the key races in Pennsylvania and Georgia. Can the GOP take back both the House and the Senate? How much will voter apathy drive next Tuesday's results? Despite their poor results will the Houston Texans outdraw the Houston Astros ratings-wise next Thursday? Pat and Seth dive in to the Bucs and Rams as both teams look to salvage their season. And the cream of the crop in the AFC, the Bills, and Chiefs, are both 13-pt favorites thi...

World Series, NFL Week 8

October 26, 2022 01:01 - 24 minutes - 28.1 MB

The Jets and Giants are a combined 11-3, as we all predicted, and the Bucs and Rams are below .500. Besides the Bills, Chiefs and Eagles are there any other contenders lurking out there? And how many teams are all of a sudden facing must-win games? In College Football, Clemson escapes thanks to some home cooking, leaving Syracuse and Seth Everett eyeing the Orange Bowl as consolation. But they'll have to get past Notre Dame and the rest of the ACC first. Can they continue their impressive ...

Tennessee/Alabama, Syracuse/Clemson & NFL Week 7

October 19, 2022 01:01 - 29 minutes - 28.1 MB

Three 100-win teams have been eliminated from the playoffs (so far!) and Patrick and Seth discuss the implications of the expanded playoffs further diluting regular season success and what this means regarding the difficulty of MLB Futures trading. Over in college football, the boys take a look back at the incredible Tennessee/Alabama game as well as why a loss didn't really hurt Alabama's title hopes all that much. The boys give their condolences to Mississippi State (21-pt underdogs) wh...

MLB Division Series, NFL Week 6

October 12, 2022 01:01 - 36 minutes - 28.1 MB

The Blue Jays exit the postseason in dramatic fashion and Patrick officially hands the MLB postseason fan baton to Seth who just might be coming out of MLB reporting retirement! The fellas take a look at the current ALDS and NLDS series prices and note that while there are clear favorites the MLB playoffs are very much up for grabs. The boys take a look back at the NFL week that was including another great game in London, another Cooper Rush victory, and an MNF thriller. Can the Cowboys co...

Tua, NFL Week 5, UT/LSU

October 05, 2022 01:01 - 31 minutes - 28.1 MB

It's October! The Blue Jays are headed to the playoffs, Syracuse is undefeated and the Toronto Maple Leafs are technically undefeated. The boys take a look at Tua Tagovailoa's health situation and how the Dolphins' feel-good start to the season now has them once again mired in a scandal with many questions still needing answers. And who's the new favorite to win the NFC? And in the NCAA Pat and Seth take a look at Tennessee/LSU and Kansas/TCU. Are the #8 Vols for real? Can the Jayhawks...

Aaron Judge, NFL/College Week 4

September 28, 2022 01:01 - 25 minutes - 28.1 MB

Aaron Judge is chasing history! Sort of. It's complicated. Pat and Seth weigh in on Judge's journey to pass Roger Maris and how meaningful it actually is. And of course what kind of odds you can get on him to go deep? Over in the NFL, the fellas weigh in on the surprisingly robust Miami Dolphins fresh off a thrilling win over the Bills. And in Tampa, the Bucs host the Chiefs with Tom Brady's age perhaps finally starting to show. With both teams coming off a loss who's more likely to come o...

Football, College and Pro

September 21, 2022 01:01 - 28 minutes - 28.1 MB

Don't call it a comeback! Patrick and Seth take in the week that included some truly odds-defying performances from the Jets and Cardinals and another humbling loss for the Cincinnati Bengals. Looking ahead to Week 3 the fellas look at a potential NFC Championship game preview with the Bucs and Packers clashing in Tampa. How will the Mike Evans suspension impact an already underperforming Bucs offense? Will the Packers' run game continue to pay dividends? Over in college football, the boy...

NFL Week 2!

September 14, 2022 01:01 - 28 minutes - 28.1 MB

Alabama survives Texas, Notre Dame takes a step back against Marshall and Texas A&M fans are now wondering whether Jimbo Fisher's contract or paying App State for a Week 2 humbling was the worse use of alumni donations. NFL Week 1 is in the rearview and your fearless heroes are here with hot takes, overreactions, and maybe even a few insights. What was the most surprising result of the opening games and which late game decisions had Pat Morrow nodding in approval or shaking his head with d...

NFL Week 1 Preview, US Open Tennis

September 07, 2022 01:01 - 24 minutes - 28.1 MB

The US Open is in full swing and College Football has kicked off as we say goodbye to summer and hello to the busiest sports betting time of the year. Oh, and the NFL is back. Patrick and Seth take a look at how the futures board has played out at Arthur Ashe and whether the Men's tour is finally seeing new blood upend the Golden Age of tennis. In the NFL the fellas preview the top games of the week including a potential Super Bowl matchup between the Bills and Rams. Can Buffalo finally ...

College Football Returns, NFL Pre-Season Week 3, US Open (Tennis)

August 24, 2022 01:01 - 25 minutes - 28.1 MB

The final week of the NFL Preseason is (mercifully) upon us and while the game results don't matter Patrick and Seth go over some of the in-game opportunities and comebacks that left the house smarting in Week 2. College is back! While it's not a full slate Patrick and Seth take a look at some early college football appetizers as Northwestern and Nebraska do battle in Dublin and Vanderbilt kicks off their season in Hawaii against the Rainbow Warriors. And lastly, the US Open is underway w...

Episode 100! (College Football Preview, NFL Pre-Season)

August 17, 2022 01:01 - 19 minutes - 28.1 MB

College football is just around the corner and Patrick and Seth take a look at the top of a very familiar futures board. Will Alabama and Georgia return to the College Football Playoff? Will Ohio State make the most of their last season before Big Ten expansion? The NBA tip-off and Christmas Day schedule have been released and the fellas compare the surrounding fanfare to that of the NFL. Will the NBA eventually look to reform and reconfigure its regular season? And after 100 episodes (ta...

Durant Trade Demands, Serena Nears End, NFL Pre-Season Week 1

August 10, 2022 01:01 - 26 minutes - 28.1 MB

Kevin Durant has met with ownership and the Brooklyn Nets may be forced to part with their star forward or their head coach. What does this mean for the Bovada NBA Futures' board and where might Durant be playing to start the upcoming season? After the Hall of Fame Game we've got a full slate of NFL Preseason games this week and Patrick and Seth take a look at the odds, where the early action's at, and how best to attack these exhibition contests both pre and in-game. And with Mar A Lago ...

MLB Trade Deadline, NFL Hall of Fame Game, Premier League Begins

August 03, 2022 01:01 - 29 minutes - 28.1 MB

Juan Soto is off to the Padres in a blockbuster trade and Patrick and Seth look at how the Padres' futures odds have shifted while also looking in at some very curious trade deadline sellers. In the NFL DeShaun Watson's suspension has been announced. How does sitting for 6 games move the needle in the AFC North and will the NFL appeal it for something more substantial? And with NFL Preseason upon us, the boys note that while the games might be meaningless, the betting opportunities certai...

MLB Questions, LIV Golf Odds, PGA Too

July 27, 2022 01:01 - 26 minutes - 28.1 MB

The Jays put up four touchdowns against the Red Sox and Seth and Patrick examine what happens to in-game betting odds when games get so lopsided. Looking ahead to the second half of the season the fellas take a look at updated division odds. Meanwhile, the LIV Tour has continued to add to its roster and has another tournament underway this weekend. How has Bovada's offering of the tour changed from the opening tournament to now? Which star players will leave the PGA next? Patrick and Seth...

MLB All-Star Recap, US Politics Latest Odds

July 20, 2022 01:01 - 34 minutes - 28.1 MB

It may be the All-Star break but there's no rest for your fearless podcast heroes. Patrick and Seth take a look back at the HR Derby odds, Julio Rodriguez's coming out party, and whether Juan Soto will be willing to take slightly less on his next contract after netting a cool $1 million in prize winnings. After more bad polling numbers the fellas take a look at the 2022 midterm odds and Biden's chances for 2024. Can the Republicans take back the House and Senate? Will Biden be primaried by...

(British) Open Preview, MLB Home Run Derby, All-Star Game

July 13, 2022 01:01 - 24 minutes - 28.1 MB

Patrick and Seth take a look at the Open Championship odds and Patrick shares his assuredly losing personal plays for this weekend's tourney at St. Andrews. The Open celebrates its 150th anniversary at the home of golf this week, and its homecoming at St. Andrews couldn't have come at a better time for the game. 5 of the 8 MLB HR Derby contestants are known and the boys give a preview of the types of wagering that will be available both before and during the contest at Bovada. Seth remini...

Hot Dog Recap, NBA Free Agency, Wimbledon Championship

July 06, 2022 01:01 - 27 minutes - 28.1 MB

Joey Chestnut grabs another 4th of July victory but what props provided big payouts for players? Also, how many hot dogs would Patrick eat in 10 minutes? NBA Free Agency is in full swing and while players have opted to stay home at least one move has a new NBA Finals favorite at Bovada. We discuss the impact of Kevin Durant's request of a trade. And the fellas take a look in at Wimbledon as the quarterfinals approach. Plus, they begin a summer of baseball conversation begins. How are the ...

Wimbledon, NBA Draft Recap, Hot Dog Odds

June 29, 2022 01:01 - 19 minutes - 28.1 MB

Paolo Banchero is the 1st overall pick in the NBA Draft. What happened to the betting board when a Woj bomb turned out to be a dud? Patrick and Seth reflect on the Stanley Cup playoffs and the Colorado Avalanche victory. They also take a quick look at next season's odds. Wimbledon is upon us - Can Serena make a run? Will Djokovic win back to back on Centre Court? Is a hot dog a sandwich? Could you put away 74 or more of them in one sitting? Joey Chestnut will try and do just that and Bov...

US Open Recap, LIV Golf, Stanley Cup Final, NBA Draft

June 22, 2022 01:01 - 18 minutes - 28.1 MB

Seth and Patrick re-visit the US Open and the continued shadow the LIV Tour has cast over the PGA with yet another star player leaving to join the upstart group. With the Lightning thundering back in Game 3 what are the updated odds to lift Lord Stanley's Cup? And who's the updated Conn Smythe fave? And with the Warriors finishing off the Celtics the boys look ahead to a surprisingly wide-open NBA Draft. Who'll go first overall? And why does Patrick prefer the NBA Draft to the NFL one? Y...

US Open (Golf) Preview, LIV Recap, NHL/NBA Finals

June 15, 2022 01:01 - 24 minutes - 28.1 MB

Patrick and Seth take a look back at the first LIV golf event and the upcoming US Open odds. Who's the favorite to win and where's the early action headed? Over in the NBA, the Warriors have taken a 3 games to 2 series lead. Can the Celtics extend the series to 7 with a home victory? Where do Andrew Wiggins's MVP odds currently stack up after a massive game 6? And with the puck about to drop on the Stanley Cup Finals, the fellas take a look at the updated series odds and whether Tampa can...

NBA Finals, Hockey Playoffs, LIV Golf

June 08, 2022 01:01 - 22 minutes - 28.1 MB

The NBA Finals are upon us and we're all tied up after 2 games. What's the updated series price, where's the action going, and can this series please go at least 6 to help salvage the Bovada bottom line? In the NHL the Lightning look to battle back against the Rangers and the Avs continue to show why they're the odds-on favorite to win it all. And how will the LIV tour impact the PGA going forward? What kind of betting can players expect on these events? And how much money will Patrick an...

NBA Finals Preview, Stanley Cup Conference Finals

June 01, 2022 01:01 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MB

Patrick gives a grim recap of the NBA Futures liabilities board as he and Seth preview the NBA Finals. Given so many playoff blowouts Patrick shares what bets are available to keep players entertained in so many otherwise "meaningless" games. In the NHL we're down to the Conference Finals with the Avalanche/Oilers and Rangers/Lightning looking to take one more step towards a chance at lifting Lord Stanley's Cup. Who's the favorite? Who are bettors backing? Will any defense at all be played...

NBA/NHL Playoffs Futures, Premier League Recap

May 25, 2022 01:01 - 23 minutes - 28.1 MB

Patrick and Seth take a look at the updated NBA and NHL Futures board as well as a look at the expanded pre-match and in-game offering for the playoffs. The fellas also take a look at the drama of the last day of the English Premier League and how the league winner odds are updated in real-time with both Liverpool and Manchester City being favored at different spots. Patrick refuses to share where he'll be recording from next week. He has been in 6 different countries in 2022 and was reco...

Horse Racing, Hockey, Hoops

May 18, 2022 01:01 - 24 minutes - 28.1 MB

The Leafs have bounced from the playoffs again in their Game 7 home loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1. Patrick, while bummed, reflects on the peace that comes with one of life's few constants. Seth provides condolences. The 2nd Leg of the Triple Crown is upon us and Rich Strike has already exited stage left. Will Epicenter make up for his Derby disappointment in a lighter field? And the NBA conference finals are upon us. The boys talk about the games that...

Kentucky Derby Fallout, NHL/NBA Playoff Update

May 11, 2022 01:01 - 19 minutes - 28.1 MB

Patrick and Seth take a look at what longshot Rich Strikes win at the Kentucky Derby meant both for the history books and for the house. They also explain why it wasn't mentioned in last week's podcast. The NHL playoffs are halfway through Round 1 and while the Avs are safely through most other series are still very much up for grabs in an otherwise wide-open playoff race. And in the NBA things are tight in the East whereas in the West the Grizzlies wonder if they can rally back from Ja M...

Stanley Cup Playoffs, NBA Round 2, Globetrotters!

May 04, 2022 01:01 - 19 minutes - 28.1 MB

The NHL Playoffs are underway and Patrick and Seth take a look at the favorites, the contenders, and the also-rans. Can Patrick's Leafs finally escape the first round? And when was the last time we see a 1st round favorite as big as Colorado? Over in the NBA, the fellas look to Round 2 where the quality of play has picked up and the odds have tightened. Can Phoenix stick the landing in the West? Are the Celtics for real against the Bucks? And a PSA for folks listening - the only locks are...

NFL Draft, Russian Tennis Players, French Elections

April 27, 2022 01:01 - 22 minutes - 28.1 MB

It's NFL Draft time! Who's going 1st overall? How difficult is this event for Bovada to trade (or conversely, how easy is it for bettors to profit from this event?) The guys talk about the draft, the odds, and the broadcast despite social media also announcing the picks. Over in Europe, Patrick and Seth take a look at the French Presidential election and what this might mean for the upcoming US Midterms. Political gambling is growing exponentially over the years. And, then there's Twitter...

NBA Playoffs, FA Cup, MLB

April 20, 2022 01:01 - 27 minutes - 28.1 MB

Patrick's back in the UK and after taking in the FA Cup he and Seth compare and contrast the various championship formats between US and European sports as well as the curious kinds of sports socialism prevalent in otherwise hyper-capitalistic US sports. The NBA playoffs are now in full swing and while the Suns are well-positioned against their first-round opponent, how fair is it for the Celtics to have battled all season to achieve their seeding only to get the Nets in the 1st round? An...