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 2020 Kentucky Derby With Megan Devine
September 02, 2020 17:53 - 45 minutes - 83.6 MBThe 2020 Kentucky Derby is coming up on Saturday at Churchill Downs. Will Tiz the Law come through as a favorite, or should we look to bet someone else? Megan Devine of TVG and the Horse Racing Happy Hour podcast joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss her thoughts on the 2020 Derby, including how she's viewing Tiz the Law relative to the odds, other horses to consider, and which data we should value when betting on horse racing.
Using News to Bet Player Props With Chris Raybon
August 26, 2020 17:11 - 53 minutes - 97.2 MBWith no preseason games in 2020, information on player roles has been scarce in the NFL. How can we dig through the limited information we do get in order to make informed prop bets? Chris Raybon of The Action Network joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss that, his takeaways from training camps thus far, and differences to note when transitioning to prop betting from fantasy football.
Projecting the 2020 NFL Season With Aaron Schatz
August 19, 2020 14:22 - 42 minutes - 77.7 MBEach year, Football Outsiders publishes their almanac and DVOA projections for the upcoming season. What do their numbers say about the NFL in 2020? Aaron Schatz, the creator of DVOA and Editor in Chief of Football Outsiders, joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down how Football Outsiders builds its projections, which teams they're bullish on entering the season, and where we can find value in playoff betting odds.
Betting Takeaways From the NBA's Bubble With Drew Dinsick
August 12, 2020 18:10 - 1 hour - 110 MBWith roughly two weeks in the books in the NBA's bubble, what are the big betting takeaways thus far? Drew Dinsick of the Deep Dive podcast joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss what he has seen from the NBA, adjustments he has made to his model to account for the style of play, and how he's altering his model to account for changes in the NFL this year.
The Betting Impact of No NFL Preseason Games With Orlando Scandrick
August 05, 2020 13:47 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThere are plentiful unknowns heading into the 2020 NFL season with altered training camps and no preseason games. How will that impact the betting landscape? Former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break this down from a player perspective, discussing whether offenses or defenses will suffer more, which teams could benefit, and his thoughts on player awards entering the season.
Betting on the NBA's Return to Play With Adam Stanco
July 29, 2020 14:01 - 47 minutes - 87.4 MBWith the NBA resuming play this week, what are the betting implications of playing within the Orlando bubble? Adam Stanco, co-host of the Rejecting the Screen podcast, joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to outline his thoughts on that, plus which teams may present betting value early on and for conference outrights.
Variance in Betting the 2020 MLB Season With Dan Szymborski
July 22, 2020 16:55 - 48 minutes - 88.2 MBJust how much does the variance in Major League Baseball change when a season is trimmed to 60 games from 162? FanGraphs' Dan Szymborski joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss the volatility in his ZiPS projections for the upcoming season, how that impacts betting, and which teams and players he thinks could benefit from the condensed schedule.
UFC 251 Betting Preview With Megan Nunez
July 08, 2020 14:12 - 49 minutes - 90.5 MBUFC is making its first trip to Fight Island this weekend for UFC 251. How should we bet the three fights with title implications, and where else can we find value? Megan Nunez joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down the unique circumstances around Fight Island, how that should impact our betting process, and her favorite bets on Saturday's card.
Betting Implications of a 60-Game MLB Season With Nick Kostos
July 01, 2020 15:00 - 48 minutes - 88.2 MBA shortened Major League Baseball season this year has major implications for betting futures markets. How should we adjust for this, and which bets stand out once we do? Nick Kostos of You Better You Bet joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to outline his thoughts on the MLB futures market, which NBA teams he's targeting when they return later this month, and the betting fallout of Cam Newton signing with the New England Patriots.
The Travelers Championship and Judging Current Form With Colin Davy
June 24, 2020 13:13 - 38 minutes - 70.4 MBWhat are some of the keys to judging current form in golf? Data scientist Colin Davy joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down his process there along with his takeaways from the first two post-COVID-19 tournaments, his process for determining course fit, and his favorite golfers to bet for the Travelers Championship.
Leveraging Analytics in Betting on the EPL With Ted Knutson
June 17, 2020 14:09 - 49 minutes - 90.9 MBWith the English Premier League returning to play Wednesday, how can we leverage analytics to bet it? Ted Knutson of StatsBomb joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss his work in soccer analytics, how they can be utilized in betting the EPL, and some bets he likes in the EPL's opening weekend back on the pitch.
Betting on Golf and the Charles Schwab Challenge With Brandon Gdula
June 09, 2020 19:39 - 44 minutes - 81.3 MBThe PGA Tour is ending its COVID-19 layoff this week with the Charles Schwab Challenge. What do we need to know before we start to place our bets? numberFire's Brandon Gdula joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down his golf betting process, how his golf simulations work and help him bet, and which golfers he likes most for this week's event at Colonial CC.
Betting on the EPL's Return With Austan Kas
June 03, 2020 17:07 - 53 minutes - 97.1 MBThe English Premier League is slated to return to action on June 17th, ending a three-month layoff due to COVID-19. What should we know about the EPL before we bet it? numberFire's Austan Kas joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down key metrics to emphasize, storylines that could impact betting lines, and some bets he likes once the matches resume.
Hunting for the Best Value in Sports Betting With Ed Miller
May 27, 2020 17:33 - 54 minutes - 99.4 MBBeating straight-up lines in sports betting is difficult. If we want long-term sustainability, we need a smart approach that helps us pinpoint the best number each time. What are some practices we can utilize in order to maximize our expected return? Ed Miller, co-author of The Logic of Sports Betting, joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to outline some of the keys discussed in his book, why parlays aren't as bad as their perception, related markets, and more.
Betting on Soccer and the Bundesliga With Alex Heinert
May 20, 2020 12:52 - 48 minutes - 88.1 MBThe Bundesliga returned to action last weekend and has another slate of games coming the next few days. What do we need to know before we start to bet Bundesliga matches? Alex Heinert of numberFire joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down his process for betting soccer, the makeup of the Bundesliga, and some bets he likes for this weekend's matches.
NASCAR Betting and the Darlington 400 With PJ Walsh
May 13, 2020 14:26 - 40 minutes - 74.2 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series is set to return Sunday, starting a stretch where they'll run four races in 11 days. What do we need to know before we start betting on NASCAR? PJ Walsh of The Action Network joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing his NASCAR betting process, the data he leans on when making decisions, and which drivers he likes for Darlington when the Cup Series resumes its season.
UFC 249 Betting Preview With Barry Cohen
May 06, 2020 17:40 - 56 minutes - 103 MBUFC is set to return Saturday for UFC 249. What are key things we need to know before we bet on the card? numberFire's Barry Cohen joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing key components of betting UFC, which data we should emphasize, and his favorite bets for Saturday's matches.
The Future of Betting in NASCAR and iRacing With Scott Warfield
April 30, 2020 19:53 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe emergence of iRacing and the looming return of on-track racing have made NASCAR a focal point for bettors and fantasy players of late. What does the future of betting within both offerings look like? Scott Warfield, the Managing Director of Gaming for NASCAR, joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss this, touching on additional markets NASCAR wants to explore for betting, the potential for more practice data to be released to the public, iRacing's role within NASCAR post-COVID-19, and mo...
Betting Implications of the 2020 NFL Draft With Dr. Eric Eager
April 29, 2020 17:10 - 1 hour - 113 MBWith the 2020 NFL draft now in the books, we have a good idea of what each team's roster will look like this season. Which teams made the biggest gains, and how does that impact their betting outlook? Dr. Eric Eager of Pro Football Focus joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down the betting impact of the 2020 draft, how much of a difference a draft can make in the short-term, and some win totals he likes for this year.
NFL Draft Betting and Simulations with Timo Riske
April 20, 2020 19:55 - 51 minutes - 94.5 MBWhen betting on the NFL draft, we have to account for a certain degree of randomness. When we do so, which props stand out for the 2020 edition? Timo Riske of Pro Football Focus joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down what PFF's draft simulations say, how much randomness is baked into that, and which props he likes based on the simulations.
NFL Draft Betting and an Intro to UFC With Matthew Holt
April 14, 2020 17:05 - 51 minutes - 93.9 MBWith the NFL draft just around the corner, how can we ensure we're getting an optimal line in each prop market? Matthew Holt of U.S. Integrity joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss USI's NFL draft odds comparison tool and his favorite numbers for the 2020 draft. Holt also discusses key metrics to consider when betting on UFC and new sports betting classes that Ohio University will offer this spring.
Betting 2020 NFL Player Props With JJ Zachariason
April 08, 2020 17:27 - 54 minutes - 99.8 MBInitial player props for the 2020 NFL season are up on FanDuel Sportsbook. Where can we find value within those props? numberFire's JJ Zachariason joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down his favorite bets, outline his projection process, and discuss how the NFL draft could alter the outlook for various teams.
Betting on the 2020 NFL Draft With Danny Kelly
April 02, 2020 17:39 - 59 minutes - 109 MBWith the 2020 NFL draft just around the corner, which prop bets stand out FanDuel Sportsbook? The Ringer's Danny Kelly joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to outline his thoughts, discussing the effects of COVID-19 on the draft, where the top quarterbacks may wind up, and his favorite values on the board.
An Introduction to Betting on Horse Racing With John Sheeran
March 25, 2020 17:21 - 49 minutes - 90.5 MBWith most of the sporting world on pause, horse racing is one of the few remaining active sports we can bet. What do we need to know before we start dabbling in those waters? FanDuel Sportsbook's Director of Trading John Sheeran joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss the basics of betting on horse racing and what impact COVID-19 has had on the sports-betting industry.
NFL Free-Agency Fallout With Kevin Cole
March 19, 2020 17:59 - 46 minutes - 84.8 MBWith big moves aplenty thus far in NFL free agency, which teams have improved or worsened the most? Kevin Cole of Pro Football Focus joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss the big betting takeaways with thoughts on Tom Brady joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, what the New England Patriots look like going forward, and much more.
Men's College Basketball Conference Tournament Betting With Eli Hershkovich
March 10, 2020 17:07 - 48 minutes - 88.3 MBWhich teams should we be betting to win their men's college basketball conference tournaments this week? Eli Hershkovich of You Better You Bet joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down his thoughts on each of the top tourneys and where he sees betting value for this week's games.
Men's College Basketball Conference Tournament Betting With Andy Molitor
March 03, 2020 19:38 - 55 minutes - 101 MBWith men's college basketball conference tournaments starting this week, which teams is the market currently undervaluing? Andy Molitor of the Deep Dive Podcast joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to outline where he sees value in the mid-major tournaments, why he finds success in betting on mid-major teams, and whether some of the nation's top mid-majors can make a run during the NCAA tournament.
MLB Player Props and Win Totals With Joe Ostrowski
February 25, 2020 14:44 - 51 minutes - 93.8 MBWith spring training now underway, where can we find betting value in player props and win totals for the 2020 MLB season? Joe Ostrowski of 670 The Score and You Better You Bet joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down his favorite bets to win the MVP and Cy Young awards along with teams with advantageous win totals.
Identifying Buy-Low Spots in Men's College Basketball With John Ewing
February 19, 2020 17:47 - 42 minutes - 78.4 MBWith less than a month until Selection Sunday across men's college basketball, which schools provide us with a change to buy low from a betting perspective? John Ewing of The Action Network joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down some teams he's targeting, his college basketball betting process, and some futures he likes coming out of the NBA All-Star break.
Daytona 500 and NASCAR Cup Series Betting Preview
February 12, 2020 15:14 - 57 minutes - 106 MBWith the NASCAR Cup Series' 2020 season about to get underway with the Daytona 500, what do we need to know about NASCAR betting? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes discuss some of the keys when betting on NASCAR, which drivers we should be bullish on entering the season, and where we can find some value for Sunday's opening race.
College Basketball Futures and Betting NBA Sides With Ken Barkley
February 04, 2020 19:37 - 46 minutes - 84.7 MBWith just over a month left until the men's college basketball tournament, is there a favorite in the field from a betting perspective? Ken Barkley of You Better, You Bet joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down how he sees the field and whether any teams with longer odds have his interest. Barkley also discusses how his betting process differs from the NBA to college and how he formulates his college basketball and NBA ratings.
Super Bowl LIV Game Betting Preview With Dr. Eric Eager
January 29, 2020 19:13 - 38 minutes - 69.8 MBHow do the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers match up with each other, and how will it impact Super Bowl LIV from a betting perspective? Dr. Eric Eager of Pro Football Focus joins The Power Rank's Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing key matchups that will help dictate the outcome, who he thinks will come out on top, and his favorite bets for the game.
Super Bowl LIV Player Prop Bets With JJ Zachariason
January 28, 2020 19:00 - 38 minutes - 69.7 MBWhere can we find value when betting player props for Super Bowl LIV between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers? JJ Zachariason, Editor in Chief of numberFire and FanDuel, joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing his favorite prop bets for Super Bowl LIV, the difficulties in projecting player output for a single game, and what he looks for when trying to identify value in a number.
NBA Midseason Futures Betting With Whale Capper
January 23, 2020 16:43 - 1 hour - 127 MBWith the NBA season effectively at its midway point, where can we find value in the futures market? Whale Capper, host of the Deep Dive Podcast, joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down his favorite futures bets currently on the board. Whale also breaks down his thoughts on the Australian Open and provides an early look at Super Bowl LIV between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.
NFL Conference Championships Betting Preview With Nick Kostos
January 15, 2020 14:34 - 1 hour - 119 MBThe matchup for Super Bowl LIV will be set this weekend as the NFL plays its conference championship games. Which will emerge on each side? Nick Kostos of You Better You Bet and Sports Illustrated joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview both games, discussing where he sees betting value, how he expects each game to play out, and his big takeaways from the 2019 regular season.
NFL Divisional Round Betting Preview With Chris Andrews
January 09, 2020 18:28 - 56 minutes - 103 MBThis weekend's divisional round of the NFL playoffs features several meaty spreads in favor of the home teams. Should we side with the favorites or underdogs in those matchups? Chris Andrews, the sportsbook director for South Point, joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the slate, discussing where he sees value, the role of recency bias in setting a line, and his new book, Then One Day: 40 Years of Bookmaking in Nevada.
College Football National Championship Betting Preview With Teddy Sevransky
January 08, 2020 18:27 - 43 minutes - 80.5 MBThe much-anticipated national championship game between Clemson and LSU is coming up on Monday night, and there are lots of betting angles to be played. Where can we find advantageous numbers? Teddy "Covers" Sevransky of Sports Memo joins The Power Rank's Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down all angles around the game, discussing the total, spread, player props, and more.
NFL Wild Card Weekend Betting Preview With John Sheeran
January 02, 2020 14:12 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBWhich bets stand out as we open the NFL playoffs with wild card weekend? John Sheeran, the director of FanDuel Sportsbook, joins The Power Rank's Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview all four games, discussing how the public has been viewing the games, how he sees things playing out, and any alterations the sportsbook made to its process throughout the 2019 season.
College Football Semifinals and NFL Week 17 Betting Preview
December 23, 2019 18:30 - 47 minutes - 86.7 MBThe upcoming week features both the college football semifinal games and Week 17 of the NFL season. Where can we find betting value in such a glorious week of football? The Power Rank's Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes break down the two semifinal games and some impactful NFL games to preview the slates and outline their favorite bets.
NFL Week 16 Betting Preview With Edward Egros
December 19, 2019 17:17 - 43 minutes - 79.2 MBThere's a lot on the line in Week 16 with four games featuring massive playoff seeding implications. How should we bet those games and others in the penultimate week of the regular season? Edward Egros of More Ways to Win and Vokal joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down where he sees value in the week's biggest games and whether he sees any value in the futures market as the playoff picture takes shape.
College Football Bowl Season Betting Preview
December 18, 2019 19:11 - 48 minutes - 89.4 MBWith the 2019 college football bowl season approaching, where can we find betting value in the biggest games? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes break down some of the season's biggest contests and outline key factors to consider when betting on bowls.
NFL Week 15 Betting Preview With Joe Fortenbaugh
December 12, 2019 20:19 - 51 minutes - 47 MBHow should we expect Week 15's biggest NFL games to break from a betting perspective? Joe Fortenbaugh of ESPN's Daily Wager joins The Power Rank's Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the week's major contests, how he's betting those games, and which other bets stand out to him across Week 15.
Betting NBA Totals With Carl Sack
December 10, 2019 17:28 - 46 minutes - 84.5 MBWith the football season winding down, more bettors will start to shift their focus toward the NBA. What are key factors in the process for betting totals in NBA games? Carl Sack of Sixth Sense Sports joins The Power Rank's Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down his process for betting totals and much more.
NFL Week 14 Betting Preview With Whale Capper
December 05, 2019 19:22 - 1 hour - 110 MBWeek 14's NFL slate features a trio of games with major playoff implications. How should we bet those games and others? Whale Capper of The Deep Dive Podcast joins The Power Rank's Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down how he's betting the weekend's high-profile games. Additionally, the three discuss the biggest takeaways from the first quarter of the NBA season and what it means going forward.
College Football Championship Week Betting Preview With Bob Stoll
December 04, 2019 19:17 - 46 minutes - 85.1 MBWith several high-profile games during college football's championship week, where can we find betting value this weekend? Bob Stoll of Dr. Bob Sports joins The Power Rank's Ed Fend and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down the Pac 12, Big 12, SEC, and Big 10 championship games and how he's betting each game.
NFL and College Football Thanksgiving Betting Preview
November 26, 2019 18:55 - 46 minutes - 85.1 MBWith rivalry week on tap in college football and a loaded slate of NFL games, which bets stand out the week of Thanksgiving? The Power Rank's Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes go through all the action and detail where they see value across both the NFL and college football.
NFL Week 12 Betting Preview With Donnie Seymour
November 21, 2019 19:16 - 46 minutes - 85.8 MBWhere can we find betting value in Week 12 across the NFL? Donnie Seymour of RightWager.com joins The Power Rank's Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down his favorite bets and discuss how he decides whether to buy into a small sample when a team changes during the season.
College Football Week 13 Betting Preview With Ian Cameron
November 20, 2019 18:48 - 50 minutes - 92 MBWhere can we find value in Week 13 across college football? Ian Cameron of Sportsbook Review and VSiN joins The Power Rank's Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the slate and discuss his favorite bets of the week. Cameron also discusses early takeaways from the men's college basketball season and how he balances betting on several sports in action all at the same time.
NFL Week 11 Betting Preview With Edward Egros
November 14, 2019 14:45 - 45 minutes - 83.3 MBWeek 11 features a much-anticipated duel between Lamar Jackson and Deshaun Watson that could have major MVP implications. How should we bet that one and other games this weekend? Edward Egros of More Ways to Win and Vokal joins The Power Rank's Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview Week 11, discussing his favorite bets on the board and more.
College Football Week 12 Betting Preview
November 13, 2019 19:25 - 50 minutes - 92.6 MBThere are a couple of big college football conference games on tap in Week 12 with playoff implications. How should we be looking to bet those games? The Power Rank's Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes preview the games and discuss some of their favorite bets of the week. Feng also gives an in-depth look at how his men's college basketball models work and where they help him find value.