Covering the Spread
684 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 74 ratingsA daily sports-betting podcast hosted by FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes and a rotating group of analysts, Covering the Spread outlines where you can find value at FanDuel Sportsbook when betting football, basketball, baseball, golf, NASCAR, and more.
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College Football Week 3 Betting Preview 2022
September 14, 2022 19:25 - 28 minutes - 27.4 MBWeek 3 in college football comes with some intriguing non-conference matchups. Where can we find betting value in these games? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss early-season movement in his betting model, how he's betting the week's featured games, and his favorite bets across the entire weekend.
NFL Week 2 First Look and MLB Strikeout Props for Tuesday 9/13/22
September 13, 2022 14:39 - 26 minutes - 25.4 MBWith Week 1 in the books, it's time to dig into Week 2 NFL betting lines. Where can we find value in the opening numbers? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down where his betting model is seeing value and whether he's betting it or not (10:02). Earlier, Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins to discuss his favorite strikeout props for Tuesday night (0:35), and Sannes recaps recommended bets from the previous week in both the NFL and college football (20:23).
Monday Night Football Betting Preview: Broncos at Seahawks
September 12, 2022 13:31 - 25 minutes - 24.6 MBTo wrap up Week 1, Russell Wilson leads the Denver Broncos back to his old stomping grounds to face the Seattle Seahawks. Can Seattle pull off an upset in the opener? FanDuel's Ryan Williams and numberFire's Jim Sannes preview Monday Night Football, discussing the traditional markets for the game and where we can find value in the player-prop market.
NFL Week 1 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022
September 08, 2022 19:30 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBWeek 1 brings plenty of ambiguous roles and uncertainty, which presents opportunity for betting player props. Which bets should we look to target based on the numbers at FanDuel Sportsbook? JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his prop-betting process, what he's looking for within a prop menu, and his favorite bets across Week 1's games.
NFL Week 1 Betting Preview 2022
September 08, 2022 13:42 - 34 minutes - 32.9 MBWeek 1 of the 2022 NFL season kicks off Thursday night. Which bets stand out across the opening week at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview Week 1's biggest games, discuss potential betting angles within them, and pinpoint the best bets to make right now across the entirety of the weekend.
College Football Week 2 Betting Preview 2022
September 07, 2022 17:46 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBWeek 2's college football slate features a couple of teams that impressed in Week 1. Can they run it back and notch another win on Saturday? Drew Martin of Wager Talk and Sports Grid joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss keeping a level head about last week's games, the biggest contests of Week 2, and his favorite bets across all of college football this week.
NFL Week 1 First Look and MLB Strikeout Props for Tuesday 9/6/22
September 06, 2022 14:34 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBWeek 1 of the 2022 NFL season is finally here. Which spreads and moneylines are currently showing value at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Jim Sannes discusses that in a first look at the opening week's numbers (12:43). Earlier in the show, Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins to discuss his favorite strikeout props Tuesday night across Major League Baseball.
Donovan Mitchell Trade Fallout and MLB Betting for Friday 9/2/22
September 02, 2022 13:23 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBOn Thursday, the Utah Jazz traded Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers for a package of players and picks. What's the Cavs' ceiling with Mitchell in the fold? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to discuss his view of the Cavs' standing in the East and their 2022-23 win total. Then, Sannes discusses his favorite moneylines and strikeout props across Friday's baseball slate (10:09).
College Football Week 1 Betting Preview 2022
August 31, 2022 23:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBWeek 1 of college football brings a loaded slate with a handful of high-profile games. Where can we find betting edges within those games? Parker Fleming of CFB-Graphs.com joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview Notre Dame at Ohio State and Oregon at Georgia before dishing out his favorite bets across all of Week 1.
MLB Moneylines and Strikeout Props for Wednesday 8/31/22
August 31, 2022 13:08 - 21 minutes - 20.9 MBWe get Jacob deGrom on the bump tonight for the New York Mets in a big matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Which bets should we lock in for that game? numberFire's Jim Sannes discusses two components of that game in outlining the top moneylines and strikeout props to bet for Wednesday night. Later, Sannes discusses where his numbers are showing value for the NASCAR Cup Series' Cook Out Southern 500 and Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix (10:50).
Strikeout Props for Tuesday 8/30/22 and NFL Week 1 Moneylines
August 30, 2022 14:31 - 18 minutes - 17.8 MBTuesday night features a handful of interesting pitchers across Major League Baseball. Which of them are undervalued in the strikeout prop department? Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the night and discuss his favorite props at FanDuel Sportsbook. Later, Sannes breaks down two NFL Week 1 moneylines where his numbers are showing value (11:20).
MLB Moneylines and Strikeout Props for Monday 8/29/22
August 29, 2022 13:20 - 19 minutes - 19.2 MBMonday's MLB slate is limited but still features some value in both the moneyline and strikeout-prop markets. Which bets should we look to lock in at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down what his numbers are saying in both markets, highlighting one moneyline showing value and two strikeout props. Later, Sannes recaps the bets recommended across last week's shows.
MLB Player Props for Friday 8/26/22 and an NFL Season-Long Prop
August 26, 2022 13:16 - 19 minutes - 20.6 MBWhat MLB props stand out on Friday's 15-game slate? numberFire's Tom Vecchio dives into identifying home run props along with one strikeout prop. Finally, a season-long NFL prop for a running back, who has a big opportunity this season.
MLB Player Props for Thursday 8/25/22 and NFL Season-Long Prop
August 25, 2022 13:28 - 19 minutes - 21 MBWhat MLB props stand out on Thursday's slate? numberFire's Tom Vecchio dives into identifying home run props along with one strikeout prop. Finally, a season-long NFL prop for a running back, who has a big opportunity this season.
College Football Week 0 Betting Preview 2022
August 24, 2022 12:04 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBThe 2022 college football season officially gets underway this weekend. Where can we find value across Week 0 at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his college-football betting model, his read on some of Week 0's key games, and the best bets on the board.
Strikeout Props for Tuesday 8/23/22 and TOUR Championship Betting Preview
August 23, 2022 14:39 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBTuesday features a huge offering of MLB games and some fun markets for later in the week. Where can we find the best betting values? Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down his favorite strikeout props for Tuesday night. Later, numberFire's Brandon Gdula joins to discuss which golfers are undervalued for this week's TOUR Championship (9:52). Finally, Sannes discusses bets his numbers like for Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 in Daytona (23:00).
MLB Strikeout Props for Monday 8/22/22 and AFC North Futures
August 22, 2022 13:03 - 17 minutes - 16.8 MBOn Thursday, Deshaun Watson was suspended 11 games following nearly two dozen accusations of sexual misconduct. What's the Cleveland Browns' outlook in 2022 now that we have more clarity on the situation? numberFire's Jim Sannes analyzes the futures market by looking at both the Browns' futures and the AFC North divisional odds. Sannes also details his favorite strikeout props on Monday's baseball slate.
Covering the Spread: MLB Player Props for Friday 8/19/22 and NFL Season-Long Prop
August 19, 2022 13:29Which MLB player props look good on Friday's 14-game slate? numberFire's Tom Vecchio dives into identifying home run props along with one strikeout prop. Finally, a season-long NFL prop for a quarterback, who isn't in the best situation for passing.
MLB Moneylines for Thursday 8/18/22 and NASCAR at Watkins Glen
August 17, 2022 21:58 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBWhich MLB moneylines stand out across Thursday's action? numberFire's Jim Sannes looks at opening numbers and outlines one spot where his numbers are showing value. Sannes also discusses his strikeout projections for the day and where we may be able to find value once lines open. Finally, Sannes discusses what his NASCAR betting model is saying about both the Cup Series and Xfinity Series this weekend at Watkins Glen (8:51).
College Football Preseason Modeling and Win Totals
August 17, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBThis is the final week before actual college football games begin, meaning it's our last chance to lock in preseason win totals. Which ones stand out across the Big Ten and SEC? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss the nuts and bolts of his college football win total model, why it differs from his in-season model, and where he's seeing value in the market at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Strikeout Props for Tuesday 8/16/22 and BMW Championship Betting
August 16, 2022 14:34 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBWhich strikeout props stand out on Tuesday's loaded baseball slate? Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his favorite props of the night. Later, numberFire's Brandon Gdula joins the show to outline his favorite bets for the BMW Championship, the penultimate event of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Playoffs (10:20 mark in the podcast).
MLB Moneylines and Strikeout Props for Monday 8/15/22
August 15, 2022 13:23 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBMonday brings a healthy slate of baseball games to bet. Where can we find the best value within them based on the odds at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the night, discussing two moneylines his numbers like, one strikeout prop, and some spots to turn to for some home-run bets. Sannes later recaps bets discussed on last week's shows.
Betting Season-Long NFL Player Props With JJ Zachariason
August 12, 2022 14:07 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBWith preseason games getting underway, our window for betting season-long player props is starting to close. Where can we find the best lingering value at FanDuel Sportsbook? JJ Zachariason of the Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast and LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his projections-building process, regular-season-leader markets, and his favorite individual player props on the board for 2022.
MLB Field of Dreams Betting and NFL Week 1 Spreads
August 11, 2022 13:45 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBMajor League Baseball's second annual Field of Dreams game is tonight between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds. Where can we find betting value in that game? numberFire's Jim Sannes lays out his favorite bets for that game, focusing on a moneyline and a home-run prop. Later, Sannes outlines his two favorite bets for Week 1 of the NFL regular season (8:01) and discusses where his model is seeing value for this week's NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series races at Richmond (12:06).
NFL Preseason Week 1 Betting Preview With Joe Ostrowski
August 10, 2022 12:02 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MBWeek 1 of the 2022 NFL preseason is fast approaching. What do we need to know before we start betting preseason games? Joe Ostrowski of BetQL Daily and 670 The Score joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his process for betting the preseason and his favorite bets for Week 1 of the preseason.
Strikeout Props for Tuesday 8/9/22 and a FedEx St. Jude Championship Preview
August 09, 2022 14:33 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBBeginning this week, Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) will join Covering the Spread each Tuesday to break down his favorite strikeout props. He joined numberFire's Jim Sannes to outline his favorite selection on a loaded slate of games. Then, numberFire's Brandon Gdula joins the show to preview the FedEx St. Jude Championship and outline his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.
MLB Moneylines and Strikeout Props for Monday 8/8/22
August 08, 2022 13:20 - 20 minutes - 19 MBWith football season looming, Covering the Spread is officially transitioning into being a daily show. The party gets started Monday with a seven-game baseball slate. Where can we find the best betting values on the board? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down his favorite moneylines and strikeout props for the night and what his numbers are saying about each bet. Sannes also outlines the format for the new-look show and discusses the plan going forward.
NFL, College Football, and MLB Futures Check-In With Edward Egros
August 04, 2022 21:13 - 36 minutes - 35.2 MBWith the NFL preseason beginning, the MLB trade deadline passed, and college football just around the corner, now's a great time to dabble in the futures market. Where can we find the best value in each? Edward Egros of More Ways to Win joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to outline his read on divisional futures, the Heisman Trophy market, and the MLB playoff race entering the home stretch. At the end, Feng and Sannes discuss an exciting schedule change for the po...
Accounting for NFL and MLB News and Roster Changes With Donnie Seymour
July 29, 2022 16:10 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBIn both the NFL and MLB, news is going to fire fast this weekend. The NFL has training camps, and baseball's trade deadline is next week. How can we properly account for all of this news when making bets? Donnie Seymour of Sports Grid joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss which news at training camp matters, teams he's monitoring for news during camps, and how we can account for altered rosters when betting baseball in August.
NFL News Roundup With Kevin Cole
July 18, 2022 16:57 - 44 minutes - 42.1 MBNFL training camps are set to open across the next couple of weeks. What is the betting fallout of recent news across the league entering camp? Kevin Cole of PFF and the Unexpected Points Podcast joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss the Carolina Panthers' trade for Baker Mayfield, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' new-look offense, the Trey Lance-led San Francisco 49ers, and more.
The 150th Open Championship Betting Preview With Stephen Hennessey
July 12, 2022 16:11 - 37 minutes - 33.6 MBThe golf world heads to St. Andrews' Old Course for The 150th Open Championship this week. Where can we find betting value for 2022's final major? Stephen Hennessey of Golf Digest and the Be Right podcast joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the event, discussing intricacies of the course, his view of the favorites, and which bets he likes most based on the odds at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Takeaways From 2022 NFL Betting Models
July 08, 2022 15:04 - 50 minutes - 48 MBWith training camps just around the corner, now's a good time to dig deeper into 2022 NFL betting models. What can we learn when trying to project the upcoming season? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes dig into their individual models, outline key takeaways from building them, and discuss which bets may arise from those findings.
Wimbledon Third Round Betting Preview With Pamela Maldonado
June 30, 2022 20:25 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThe opening two rounds for the men's and women's tennis tournaments at Wimbledon are wrapping up Thursday. What are key betting takeaways from those matches? Pamela Maldonado of Yahoo! joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss her views of the opening rounds, how it impacts the futures market, and which bets she likes for Friday's round-three matches.
Stanley Cup Finals Game 5 Betting Preview With Tom Vecchio
June 23, 2022 17:54 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBThe Stanley Cup Finals could come to a close on Friday night with the Colorado Avalanche sitting one win away from defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning. Can the Avalanche seal the deal? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview Game 5, discussing his favorite prop bets within it and his read on the traditional markets.
U.S. Open Betting Preview With Brandon Gdula
June 14, 2022 16:45 - 48 minutes - 45 MBThe U.S. Open tees off at The Country Club at Brookline on Thursday. Where can we find the biggest edges in the betting market? numberFire's Brandon Gdula joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the event, discussing the course, his favorite outrights, and which golfers we should focus on in non-outright markets.
Prop Betting for the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Playoffs With Tom Vecchio
June 09, 2022 16:18 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBTwo massive games headline the sports calendar Thursday and Friday night. Where can we find value in prop bets for each? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview Game 4 between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics before also running through his favorite bets for Game 5 between the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers.
NBA Finals Betting Preview With Drew Dinsick
June 01, 2022 20:07 - 54 minutes - 54 MBGame 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics tips off Thursday. Where can find betting value on the series at FanDuel Sportsbook? Drew Dinsick of NBC Sports Edge joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the series, discussing the value of the Warriors' rest advantage, how he sees the series playing out, and his favorite series bets and props on the board.
Indianapolis 500 Betting Preview With Dr. Nick Giffen
May 25, 2022 21:18 - 50 minutes - 46 MBThe Indianapolis 500 headlines motor racing's biggest weekend with three massive races on Sunday. Which bets should we make for each? Dr. Nick Giffen of The Action Network joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss modeling motorsports, what data to emphasize in Indy, and his favorite bets for Formula 1's Monaco Grand Prix and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday.
PGA Championship Betting Preview With Andy Molitor
May 17, 2022 19:15 - 45 minutes - 40 MBThe PGA Championship is set to tee off this week at Summer Hills Country Club. Which bets present the best value at FanDuel Sportsbook? Andy Molitor of Betsperts joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his view of the course, which outrights he's eyeing, and his favorite non-outrights of the week.
Adjusting to MLB's New Scoring Environment With Drew Martin
May 10, 2022 19:55 - 43 minutes - 39.1 MBRun scoring has been down across Major League Baseball early in 2022. How should this alter the way we handicap not just totals but all markets? Drew Martin of Wager Talk and Sports Grid joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss changes he has made to account for the new scoring environment and how we can get ahead of any future changes to the baseballs.
2022 Kentucky Derby Betting Preview With Megan Devine
May 05, 2022 18:37 - 41 minutes - 36.2 MBThe 2022 Kentucky Derby is coming up this Saturday at Churchill Downs. Which horses present the best betting value? Megan Devine of the Horse Racing Happy Hour podcast joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview this year's Derby, outlining her early-week observations from the track, her view of Zandon and Epicenter, and any longshots she thinks could win the Derby.
An Introduction to MLB Player Prop Betting With Ariel Epstein
April 25, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBWith the 2022 MLB season still freshly started, some people may be dabbling in player props for the first time. What are keys to know when betting those markets? Ariel Epstein of Yahoo! joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss her keys to betting props, lessons she has learned over the years, and key resources she utilizes to make better bets.
Analyzing Early-Season MLB Data With Dan Szymborski
April 18, 2022 19:35 - 45 minutes - 42 MBOne of the more difficult aspects of early-season baseball numbers is knowing which will stick and which are likely to regress. What are the keys to identifying legitimate changes? Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss what his ZiPS projections system looks at early in the year, which starts to 2022 he's buying into, and which may be due for regression.
2022 NFL Draft Prop Betting With Ben Brown
April 14, 2022 19:53 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MBWith the 2022 NFL draft now two weeks away, it's time to start rounding out our betslips. Where can we still find good value? Ben Brown of the PFF Betting Podcast joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview this year's draft, discussing his read on the quarterback market, whether the buzz around the first overall pick is legitimate, and his favorite bets currently on the board.
The Masters 2022 Betting Preview With Brandon Gdula
April 04, 2022 17:09 - 43 minutes - 39.3 MBGolf's first major of 2022 tees off Thursday at Augusta National. Which golfers are positioned to contend at this year's Masters? numberFire's Brandon Gdula joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview The Masters, discussing keys to the course, which outrights he's eyeing, and which props present value at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Final Four Men's College Basketball Preview With Jon Rothstein
March 28, 2022 18:15 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBThe Final Four of the 2022 Men's College Basketball Tournament is set with Kansas facing Villanova Wildcats and Duke reigniting its rivalry with North Carolina. Who should we bet to each game and win the National Championship? Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the Final Four, discussing both games, national title odds, and who he thinks will win the Most Outstanding Player award.
Sweet 16 Men's College Basketball Betting Preview With Ben Stevens
March 21, 2022 19:18 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBThe Sweet 16 of the men's college basketball tournament is set with games tipping off on Thursday. Where can we find betting value, both in the individual games and in the futures market? Ben Stevens of Sports Grid joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview each region, outlining his favorite bets on the board and discussing some undervalued teams in the regional outrights and the National Championship futures.
2022 NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament Picks and Strategy
March 15, 2022 01:27 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBWith the brackets set, who should we pick to win the 2022 Men's College Basketball National Championship? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng, FanDuel's Jessica Gridiron, and numberFire's Bennett Corcoran join numberFire's Jim Sannes to outline their view of the tournament, discussing key strategies, title contenders, where they differ from the public, and teams they think could make a surprise run.
Men's College Basketball Conference Tournament Previews With Greg Peterson
March 09, 2022 01:26 - 58 minutes - 52.2 MBConference tournament week is here for men's college basketball, giving us plentiful games and conference outrights to bet. Where can we find the best value? Greg Peterson of VSiN joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the tournaments, outlining which teams he thinks are undervalued and how he approaches betting conference tournaments.
Mid-Major Conference Tournament Betting With Andy Molitor
March 02, 2022 19:17 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBMid-major conference tournaments for the 2022 men's college basketball season are officially underway. Which teams should we bet to punch a ticket to the NCAA Tournament? Andy Molitor of Betsperts joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the mid-major tournaments, discussing his overall philosophy for betting conference tournaments, how teams tweak their approach come tourney time, and his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.