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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Episodes
Betting the NBA Out of the All-Star Break With Ian Cameron
February 23, 2022 18:14 - 45 minutes - 42.6 MBWith the NBA readying to come out of its All-Star break, we have an inflection point to buy into the futures market. Where can we find value right now? Ian Cameron of The Ice Guys joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to outline his favorite NBA futures out of the break and give his thoughts on the men's college basketball futures market.
Daytona 500 Betting Preview With PJ Walsh
February 16, 2022 17:11 - 43 minutes - 42.1 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series will have its first point race in the Next-Gen car on Sunday in the Daytona 500. Which drivers should we bet for that race? PJ Walsh of The Action Network joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the race, discussing his favorite outrights, other bets he likes, and how he's approaching the season overall given the new car.
Super Bowl LVI Prop Betting Preview With JJ Zachariason and Ryan Williams
February 10, 2022 00:30 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBSuper Bowl LVI brings us countless markets to attack, both for the full game and individual players. Which markets present the best value? JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com and Ryan Williams of FanDuel join The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the Los Angeles Rams versus the Cincinnati Bengals and outline their favorite player props of the week in a live edition of Covering the Spread.
Super Bowl LVI Game Betting Preview With Edward Egros
February 02, 2022 20:33 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBSuper Bowl LVI will feature intriguing matchups on both sides of the ball as the Cincinnati Bengals face the Los Angeles Rams. How should we expect those matchups to play out, and can we squeeze any betting value out of it? Edward Egros of More Ways to Win joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the game's key matchups and outline his favorite bets in the traditional markets.
NFL Conference Championships Betting Preview With Cole Wright
January 26, 2022 20:32 - 51 minutes - 46.3 MBThe participants in Super Bowl LVI will be decided on Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs host the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams duel with the San Francisco 49ers. Who should we bet to win each game? Cole Wright of More Ways to Win joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview those games, outlining his read on both the traditional markets and player props within them.
NFL Divisional Round Betting Preview With George Chahrouri
January 20, 2022 19:55 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBThe NFL's divisional round of the playoffs brings four games that shape up to be competitive with tight spreads across the board. How should we bet those games? George Chahrouri of the PFF Forecast podcast joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the week, discussing all four games and outlining his favorite sides, totals, and props for the round.
Wild Card Weekend Betting Preview With Joe Ostrowski
January 12, 2022 20:47 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThe NFL's Wild Card Weekend gives us six games to bet and plenty of ways to do so. Where can we find the best value? Joe Ostrowski of BetQL Daily joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview all six games, outlining his read on each and his favorite bets of the weekend.
NFL Week 18 Betting Preview With Drew Dinsick
January 06, 2022 18:26 - 56 minutes - 53.8 MBIn Week 18, spreads widen significantly for games in which one team has motivation while the other doesn't. How can we account for this in our betting process? Drew Dinsick of NBC Sports Edge and the Deep Dive Podcast joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his approach to Week 18 and which bets stand out for him this weekend.
College Football National Championship Betting Preview With Drew Martin
January 05, 2022 20:47 - 47 minutes - 44 MBGeorgia and Alabama are set for a rematch of the SEC Championship Game Monday to determine this year's College Football National Champion. How should we bet the Championship Game? Drew Martin of WagerTalk and Sports Grid joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing both traditional markets and props. Martin also outlines key early-season takeaways from the men's college basketball season.
College Football Playoff Semifinals and NFL Week 17 Betting Preview With Pamela Maldonado
December 30, 2021 19:10 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBWith the College Football Playoff Semifinals set to kick off this weekend, where can we find betting value in each game? Pamela Maldonado of Yahoo joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview Alabama versus Cincinnati and Georgia versus Michigan before also breaking down her read on NFL Week 17.
NFL Week 16 and College Football Semifinal Betting Preview
December 21, 2021 15:44 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThe NFL's Week 16 slate features some high-profile games between teams jockeying for playoff positioning. Where can we find betting value in those games? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes preview three key games in Week 16 and discuss how they're looking to bet them. Ed also takes an initial look at the College Football Semifinals and outlines two bets he likes heading into next week.
NFL Week 15 and College Football Bowl Betting Preview With Edward Egros
December 16, 2021 21:40 - 46 minutes - 44 MBCollege football's bowl season gets underway this week, and it coincides with the stretch playoff run of the NFL. Where can we find betting value in both of those departments? Edward Egros of TVG's More Ways to Win joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss personnel changes for bowls, which bets he likes across this year's bowl slate, and his favorite bets for NFL Week 15.
NFL Week 14 Betting Preview With Fabian Sommer
December 09, 2021 21:51 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBWeek 14 features high-profile matchups between playoff contenders. Where can we find betting value on those games? Fabian Sommer of Football-Handicapping.com joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the biggest games of Week 14, outline his favorite bets of the week, and discuss how we can account for the inconsistent quarterback play across the league.
NFL Week 13 Betting Preview With Donnie Seymour
December 02, 2021 20:40 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBWeek 13's NFL slate features some big divisional games with playoff implications. How should we bet those contests? Donnie Seymour of Sports Grid joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down those big games and outline how he's betting them.
College Football Conference Championships Betting Preview With Parker Fleming
December 01, 2021 18:25 - 51 minutes - 47 MBThis year's college football conference championships slate features a bunch of big games with major implications on the College Football Playoff. Where can we find betting value in these games and the futures market? Parker Fleming of CFB-Graphs.com joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the SEC, Big 10, and Big 12 championship games, outline other spots where he sees value, and give his thoughts on the National Championship odds entering the weekend.
College Football and NFL Thanksgiving Week Betting Preview With Edward Egros
November 24, 2021 19:40 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBCollege football Week 13 and NFL Week 12 provide some massive games, including Michigan versus Ohio State. Where can we find betting value within those games? Edward Egros of TVG's More Ways to Win joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the week, outlining his read on The Game, Oklahoma versus Oklahoma State, and his favorite NFL bets for this week.
College Football Week 12 Betting Preview With Andrew Percival
November 18, 2021 19:51 - 46 minutes - 44.2 MBWeek 12's college football slate features big tests for College Football Playoff hopefuls in Ohio State, Cincinnati, and Oregon. Can all three win to keep their championship hopes alive? Andrew Percival joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview those three games, outline the inner-workings of his college football betting model, and his favorite bets of Week 12.
NFL Week 11 Betting Preview With Nate Tice
November 17, 2021 18:46 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBWhen betting on the NFL, we should look for any edge possible. What insights can film analysis provide us? Nate Tice of The Athletic Football Show and The Silent Count joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss what film can show that numbers may miss, how to bridge the gap between the two, and his favorite bets of Week 11's NFL slate.
NFL Week 10 Betting Preview With Brandon Gdula
November 10, 2021 20:50 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MBWith the rising prevalence of player props, it's important to understand the role variance plays in weekly outputs. How can we account for that when betting props? numberFire's Brandon Gdula joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his process for simulating player production, how that impacts the prop market, and his favorite bets across Week 10's NFL slate.
College Football Week 11 Betting Preview With Ben Brown
November 10, 2021 18:14 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MBWeek 11 in college football features some key conference games with tight spreads. Who should we bet to emerge in each? Ben Brown of Pro Football Focus joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the week, discussing his overall college football betting process and his read on those key games.
NFL Week 9 Betting Preview With Erin Dolan
November 04, 2021 17:13 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBWeek 9 features several offenses with big unknowns at quarterback. How can we account for those changes when placing our bets? Erin Dolan of Girls Who Bet joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss the Green Bay Packers' and New Orleans Saints' quarterback situations, preview the week's big games, and outline her favorite bets for Week 9.
College Football Week 10 Betting Preview With Ben Stevens
November 03, 2021 20:23 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBTuesday night saw the first reveal of the College Football Playoff committee's rankings of 2021. What ramifications do those rankings have on the futures market? Ben Stevens of Sports Grid joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss that fallout and outline his favorite bets for Week 10's biggest college football games.
NFL Week 8 Betting Preview With Kevin Cole
October 28, 2021 19:27 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBWeek 8's slate features a pair of big divisional games with the Indianapolis Colts hosting the Tennessee Titans and the New Orleans Saints bringing in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. How should we bet those games? Kevin Cole of PFF's Unexpected Points podcast joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview those games and outline which data matters when we're looking back at previous games.
College Football Week 9 Betting Preview With Drew Martin
October 27, 2021 17:21 - 47 minutes - 44.9 MBThis week's college football slate features a massive Big Ten showdown between Michigan and Michigan State. Who should we bet to come out on top? Drew Martin of Wager Talk and Sports Grid joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview Michigan-Michigan State in addition to other key games of the week and outline his favorite bets across Week 9.
NFL Week 7 Betting Preview With Drew Dinsick
October 21, 2021 13:32 - 1 hour - 64 MBWeek 7 features several unique situations with changes at offensive play-caller and with massive rest discrepancies. How can we account for that within our handicapping? Drew Dinsick of the Bet the Edge and Deep Dive podcasts joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss alterations he makes for those factors within his numbers and his favorite bets across Week 7's biggest games.
College Football Week 8 Betting Preview With Michael Rondello
October 20, 2021 15:10 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBAlthough Week 8's college football slate lacks high-profile matchups, it still has some that stand out as being interesting for other reasons. Where can we find betting value within those games? Michael Rondello of numberFire joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview Saturday's action, outlining his view of the most interesting games and his favorite bets of the week.
NFL Week 6 Betting Preview With Joe Ostrowski
October 14, 2021 13:41 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBWeek 6 in the NFL features some high-profile games between contenders in both the NFC and AFC. Who should we expect to emerge in each game? Joe Ostrowski of BetQL joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview Cardinals vs. Browns and Chargers vs. Ravens before detailing his favorite bets across Week 6.
College Football Week 7 Betting Preview With Collin Wilson
October 13, 2021 14:49 - 53 minutes - 48.4 MBWeek 7's college football slate features a battle of undefeateds in the SEC with Georgia hosting Kentucky. Can Georgia continue its domination, or can Kentucky keep things close and cover a large spread? Collin Wilson of The Action Network joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview that game plus others on the Week 7 slate and discuss his favorite bets for Saturday's action.
NFL Week 5 Betting Preview With John Sheeran
October 07, 2021 13:18 - 44 minutes - 42.5 MBThere have been key differences between the 2021 NFL season and 2020 from a betting perspective. How have sportsbooks reacted to new data without going too far? FanDuel Sportsbook's Director of Trading, John Sheeran, joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss that before outlining Week 5's biggest NFL games from a bookmaker's view.
College Football Week 6 Betting Preview With Edward Egros
October 06, 2021 13:56 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBThe Week 6 college football slate features big games across the SEC, Big 10, and Big 12. How should we bet all those marquee matchups? Edward Egros of TVG's More Ways to Win joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the slate, outlining his view of Penn State versus Iowa, Georgia versus Auburn, Oklahoma versus Texas, and much more.
NFL Week 4 Betting Preview With Andy Molitor
September 30, 2021 15:50 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBWeek 4's NFL slate features several key divisional games in addition to Tom Brady's reunion with the New England Patriots. Where can we find betting value in those games? Andy Molitor of Betsperts joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview those games, outlining where he's seeing value there and discussing his favorite bets across the rest of this weekend's action.
College Football Week 5 Betting Preview With Ryan McCrystal
September 29, 2021 16:19 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MBSaturday's college football slate involves four high-profile matchups between undefeated teams. Where can we find betting value in those games? Ryan McCrystal of Sharp Football Analysis joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview those big games and outline his favorite bets across them before running through other bets he likes for Week 5.
NFL Week 3 Betting Preview With Ariel Epstein
September 23, 2021 17:27 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBWeek 3 features a massive divisional showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers plus a battle of NFC heavyweights with the Los Angeles Rams hosting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. How should we bet those games? Ariel Epstein of Sports Grid joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss her read on those games, other games she likes in Week 3, and her process behind better both offensive and defensive player props.
College Football Week 4 Betting Preview With Pamela Maldonado
September 22, 2021 14:52 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MBThe Week 4 college football slate features a pair of neutral-site games between big-time programs. How should we bet those games and others? Pamela Maldonado of Yahoo joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview Notre Dame versus Wisconsin and Texas A&M versus Arkansas, discuss which early-season data we can trust, and pinpoint other value spots she sees on the board.
NFL Week 2 Betting Preview With Donnie Seymour
September 16, 2021 15:45 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBWeek 1 gave us a glimpse at each team in their current state and how the league landscape will look this year. What are the takeaways from that opening week, and what does it mean for betting Week 2? Donnie Seymour of Sports Grid joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his Week 1 takeaways, the outlook for teams that surprised in the opener, and his favorite bets to make across the entire Week 2 slate.
NFL Week 1 Betting Preview With Dr. Eric Eager
September 08, 2021 14:37 - 52 minutes - 51.4 MBThe NFL season kicks off Thursday night with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosting the Dallas Cowboys. How should we bet that game, and where is the best value across the rest of Week 1? Dr. Eric Eager of Pro Football Focus joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his view of Bucs versus Cowboys along with his favorite bets for Sunday's games. Dr. Eager also briefly discusses his favorite college football bets for Week 2.
College Football Week 1 Betting Preview With Ben Stevens
September 01, 2021 15:20 - 51 minutes - 50.3 MBWeek 1 is a unique beast for college football given all the year-over-year turnover at each program. What are keys in our research to account for this? Ben Stevens of Sports Grid joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his process for Week 1, his outlook for Georgia versus Clemson, and where he sees the best value across all games this weekend.
Super Bowl LVI Futures Betting With Nick Kostos
August 25, 2021 12:51 - 46 minutes - 43.8 MBThe Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the heavy favorites to win Super Bowl LVI followed their meeting in the big game last year. Is there any lingering value in those two teams, or should we look to bet someone else? Nick Kostos of You Better You Bet joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his favorite Super Bowl outrights, how many teams can realistically win it all in 2021, and any key takeaways from the first two weeks of the preseason.
Betting 2021 NFL Win Totals With Edward Egros
August 18, 2021 14:25 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBWith the NFL season just a month a way, now's our last chance to snag any win totals we like. Is there any lingering value we can grab? Edward Egros of the Odds and Eds Podcast joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his process for betting win totals, how much value he needs to justify locking up bankroll that long, and his favorite win totals on the board at FanDuel Sportsbook.
College Football 2021 Futures Betting With Drew Martin
August 12, 2021 16:36 - 48 minutes - 45.7 MBBetting the college football futures market can be daunting given all the year-over-year turnover at each program. What are keys to accounting for these changes entering 2021? Drew Martin of Wager Talk and Sports Grid joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to talk about his offseason research process, how many teams can realistically win the national championship, and his favorite futures bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Betting 2021 NFL Divisional Winners With Erin Dolan
August 04, 2021 15:12 - 41 minutes - 39.1 MBWith the 2021 NFL preseason set to begin, now is the final push to bet futures before the regular season begins. Where can we find value in the divisional outright markets? Erin Dolan of FanDuel joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss her read on the league's tightest divisions and where she sees the most value in the futures market.
Betting 2021 NFL Player Props With JJ Zachariason
July 28, 2021 16:12 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MBThe 2021 NFL season presents a unique challenge with an extra week of games for each team. How does that alter our process when building projections and betting player props? numberFire and FanDuel Editor in Chief JJ Zachariason joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his projection-building process, teams that could deviate from expectations, and his favorite player props for this year.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics Betting Preview With Drew Dinsick
July 23, 2021 14:59 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBWith the Tokyo 2020 Olympics now starting, we have a heaping of new sports to bet. What do we need to know before diving into those markets? Drew Dinsick of the Bet the Edge podcast joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the games, discussing his read on the medals market, where to find data for individual sports, and where we can find value in men's and women's swimming.
The Open Championship Betting Preview With Brandon Gdula
July 13, 2021 15:13 - 46 minutes - 45.1 MBGolf's final major of 2021 is set for this week with The Open Championship teeing off at Royal St. George's Golf Club. Where can we find betting value for the event? numberFire's Brandon Gdula joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview The Open, discussing what to expect from Royal St. George's, which outrights he's eyeing, and non-outright markets that present the biggest edges.
Euro 2020 Final Betting Preview With Edward Egros
July 09, 2021 16:55 - 47 minutes - 86.2 MBEngland and Italy will square off Sunday in the Euro 2020 final. Who should we bet to win the match? Edward Egros of the Odds and Eds Podcast joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the match, outlining his thoughts on the moneyline and some alternate markets. Egros also discussed his thoughts on Game 3 of the NBA Finals and whether there's any value in the series prices for the Suns or the Bucks.
Euro 2020 Quarterfinals Betting Preview With Alex Heinert
July 01, 2021 15:46 - 45 minutes - 84 MBWith the Euro 2020 quarterfinals starting on Friday, where can we find betting value in those matches and the futures market? Alex Heinert of numberFire joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the round, discussing his read on each match, which team he thinks should be favored to win the championship, and other futures markets with lingering value.
Betting Impact of the Kawhi Leonard and Chris Paul Absences With Coach Nick
June 16, 2021 22:38 - 52 minutes - 96.8 MBThe news that Kawhi Leonard would miss time due to a knee injury while Chris Paul was placed in the health and safety protocols shook up the NBA playoff picture Wednesday. How does that impact the Los Angeles Clippers' series with the Utah Jazz and the Western Conference playoffs? Coach Nick of Basketball Breakdown joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss the absences of both Leonard and Paul, what it means for the Western Conference, and his read on both Eas...
Betting the Second Round of the NBA Playoffs With Hakeem Profit
June 09, 2021 14:35 - 43 minutes - 37.1 MBWith each series in the NBA playoffs' second round now underway, what can we learn from the opening couple games? Hakeem Profit of Profit Picks, Wager Talk, and Pub Sports Radio joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his early takeaways from each series, his thoughts on the series prices, and keys to betting the WNBA for those looking to do so for the first time.
NBA and NHL Playoff Betting Plus the Belmont Stakes With John Sheeran
June 02, 2021 14:30 - 35 minutes - 65 MBWith the NBA and NHL playoffs hosting fans, it has altered the way bookmakers have to set the lines. What was the process behind accounting for fans like for sportsbooks? John Sheeran, the Director of Trading for FanDuel Sportsbook, joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to outline this process and where those futures markets currently lie. Sheeran also discussed his thoughts on this weekend's Belmont Stakes.
Hockey Betting Models and the NHL Playoffs With Dom Luszczyszyn
May 26, 2021 14:38 - 45 minutes - 84 MBWhat are the keys to building a profitable NHL betting model? And how do we have to tweak that model when betting the playoffs? Dom Luszczyszyn of The Athletic joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss this, outlining why his model is player-based, the nuts and bolts behind the model, his view of the NHL playoffs entering Wednesday's action, and whether there's still value on the Colorado Avalanche to win the Stanley Cup.