Covering the Spread

Betting Takeaways From Super Bowl LVIII

February 12, 2024 15:46 - 21 minutes - 20.4 MB

Super Bowl LVIII saw the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers to claim their third Super Bowl in five seasons. What can we learn from this game -- and the 2023 NFL season -- from a betting perspective? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes looks back at the game and the betting markets leading into it and outlines three key takeaways to apply to our betting process in 2024.

Super Bowl LVIII Live-Betting Process

February 09, 2024 15:43 - 34 minutes - 34.4 MB

The popularity of live betting has exploded in recent years, and we can now bet on everything from spreads and totals to player props in-game. What should we be looking for when betting these markets at FanDuel Sportsbook? Ed Miller, the co-author of Interception: The Secrets of Modern Sports Betting, joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to discuss live betting in Super Bowl LVIII, how a live-betting model works, and where live-betting models can present the biggest inefficiencies.

Super Bowl LVIII Player Props Betting Preview

February 09, 2024 02:06 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MB

Super Bowl LVIII comes with a much bigger player-prop offering than we get for most games. Where can we find the best value at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams and FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio join Jim Sannes to preview the matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, discussing their view of the game, which player props they're targeting, and same-game parlays they're willing to consider.

Super Bowl LVIII Same-Game Parlays to Consider

February 07, 2024 10:30 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Building same-game parlays requires additional considerations than when targeting a straight bet. What are those considerations, and how do they pertain to Super Bowl LVIII? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes discusses key thought processes when building SGPs, angles he's considering for the Kansas City Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers, and which SGPs he thinks present the best value for Sunday's game.

Super Bowl LVIII Novelty Prop Betting Preview

February 06, 2024 10:30 - 48 minutes - 43.8 MB

Each year's Super Bowl brings us with a wide array of props to bet that we don't typically receive. Which of these unique props could be values at FanDuel Sportsbook for Super Bowl LVIII? BetQL Daily's Joe Ostrowski joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to discuss all the odd props available, including bets on the National Anthem length, halftime show, and more as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Kansas City Chiefs.

Super Bowl LVIII Spread and Total Betting

February 05, 2024 19:57 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MB

Over the past week, betting markets for Super Bowl LVIII have stabilized with the San Francisco 49ers favored by 2.5 over the Kansas City Chiefs. Where can we find value within that number and the total at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing what his numbers say about the spread and total before diving into other bets he thinks are values for Sunday's game.

NHL Futures and UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov

February 02, 2024 16:09 - 27 minutes - 26.4 MB

With the NHL at the All-Star break, the playoff picture is taking shape. Where can we find value in the futures market at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to dig into the Stanley Cup and playoff markets to outline his favorite bets (5:04). Later, Swaim previews UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov, discussing his view of the main event and where else he sees value (13:37).

EPL Matchweek 23 and the NASCAR Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum

February 01, 2024 16:01 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

Matchweek 23 in the English Premier League is around the corner with 10 matches on the schedule. Where can we find betting value within them at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austan Kas joins Jim Sannes to preview Matchweek 23, discussing his favorite bets of the week (2:16). Later, Sannes previews NASCAR's Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum and discusses which drivers are undervalued at FanDuel, according to his model (14:41).

NBA and NHL Betting for Wednesday 1/31/24

January 31, 2024 15:33 - 23 minutes - 22.3 MB

The NBA is experiencing a scoring binge, and the NHL has its final slate before the All-Star break tonight. Where can we find betting value for each at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to discuss his thoughts on both, outlining whether he thinks the spike in huge scoring outputs will continue in the NBA and where he sees value there (3:53) before breaking down tonight's three-game NHL slate (16:55).

Key Men's College Basketball Takeaways Thus Far

January 30, 2024 16:32 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

With January nearly wrapped up, we have a month of sample on men's college basketball teams in conference play. What are the key takeaways thus far? Jon Rothstein of the College Hoops Today podcast joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to dig into his observations from the past month, which teams he thinks are the top contenders to win the title, and teams he's monitoring as potential risers down the stretch.

Super Bowl LVIII First Look

January 29, 2024 15:28 - 19 minutes - 18.6 MB

With the dust settling overnight, the San Francisco 49ers are 1.5-point favorites over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII at FanDuel Sportsbook. Where can we find betting value in the early lines? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes breaks down the matchup, outlining what his model says about the spread and the total and identifying two bets he likes at the opening odds.

NFL Conference Championships Player Props and EPL Matchweek 22

January 26, 2024 14:33 - 28 minutes - 26.9 MB

Even with just two NFL games scheduled Sunday, we have plenty of player prop options at our disposal at FanDuel Sportsbook. Which of them stand out as values? LateRound.com's JJ Zachariason joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview both games and lay out his favorite props of the Conference Championships (3:58). Later, Austan Kas joins the show to dig into where he sees value for Matchweek 22 in the EPL (20:31).

NFL Conference Championships Betting Preview 2023

January 25, 2024 19:58 - 27 minutes - 26.3 MB

The Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers enter their respective Conference Championships as favorites to advance to Super Bowl LVIII. Can either the Kansas City Chiefs or Detroit Lions pull off the upset? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview both games, discussing what his numbers say about the spread and total and where he sees value at FanDuel Sportsbook.

NBA and NHL Betting for Wednesday 1/24/24

January 24, 2024 15:40 - 19 minutes - 18.6 MB

Wednesday night features robust slates for both the NBA and NHL. Where can we find betting value for each at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to dig into both, previewing a pair of national TV games in the NBA and outlining his favorite props there (3:20) before digging into player props across the NHL (11:31).

Super Bowl LVIII MVP Futures and Lookahead Lines

January 23, 2024 14:01 - 23 minutes - 22.9 MB

Prior to the Conference Championships, we have Super Bowl LVIII MVP markets and lookahead lines for all four potential matchups at FanDuel Sportsbook. Where can we find value in these markets? FanDuel Research's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel's Jim Sannes to dig into these offerings, discussing his read on the lookahead lines and which of the futures stand out most to him.

NFL Conference Championships First Look 2023

January 22, 2024 15:28 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MB

The NFL Conference Championship matchups are now set with the Baltimore Ravens hosting the Kansas City Chiefs before the San Francisco 49ers battle the Detroit Lions. Where can we find betting value within those games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews both games, digging into what his numbers say about them and outlining his favorite bets for Sunday.

NFL Divisional Round Player Props and EPL Matchweek 21

January 19, 2024 14:36 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

The NFL's Divisional Round features plentiful fun offensive pieces. Where can we find value in the player prop market across the four games? LateRound.com's JJ Zachariason joins FanDuel Researchs' Jim Sannes to dig into his favorite bets of the week at FanDuel Sportsbook (2:48). Later, FanDuel Research's Austan Kas joins the show to discuss where he sees value for this week's EPL matches (18:27).

NFL Divisional Round Betting Preview 2023

January 18, 2024 19:58 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Four games are scheduled for the NFL's Divisional Round, and all of them have a path to being exciting. Where can we find betting value within each game? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joined FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview the action, giving his read on all four games and his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

NBA and NHL Betting for Wednesday 1/17/24

January 17, 2024 15:25 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

Wednesday features a 10-game NBA slate along with 3 games in the NHL. Where can we find betting value in each at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview both, laying out his read on a pair of national TV games in the NBA and other player props he likes (4:39) before digging into the NHL market (13:40).

NFL Divisional Round First Look 2023

January 16, 2024 16:08 - 29 minutes - 28 MB

With the NFL's Divisional Round matchups now set, betting markets are up at FanDuel Sportsbook. Where can we find value early in the week? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews all four games, giving his read on each spread and total and outlining where he sees value based on his models.

NFL Wild Card Weekend Monday Double-Header Preview

January 15, 2024 16:42 - 31 minutes - 30.3 MB

Due to the postponement in Buffalo, we have a pair of NFL games left to round out Wild Card Weekend. Where can we find betting value in each at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview both games, discussing his view of the Buffalo Bills hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers (4:07) before breaking down the top props for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Philadelphia Eagles (17:41).

NFL Wild Card Weekend Player Props and EPL Matchweek 21

January 12, 2024 15:40 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MB

In the NFL, players often see role changes during the playoffs as their teams are in must-win situations. Which players may benefit from such spots this week, adding interest in their player props? LateRound.com's JJ Zachariason joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to give his view of the Wild Card Weekend prop markets, outlining his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (4:18). Later, FanDuel Research's Austan Kas joins the show to lay out his favorite bets for the first half of Matchweek 21 i...

NFL Wild Card Weekend Betting Preview 2023

January 11, 2024 19:57 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

The NFL's Wild Card Weekend has some games that look spectacular on paper. Where can we find betting value within them at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview the biggest games, detailing what his numbers say about them and discussing his favorite bets of the week.

NBA and NHL Betting for Wednesday 1/10/24

January 10, 2024 15:36 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MB

Wednesday night is loaded with a big NBA slate and some fun games in the NHL. Where can we find betting value for each at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to discuss his favorite player props, sides, and totals in the NBA (4:20) along with where he sees value in the NHL (13:45).

NFL Futures Entering the 2023-24 Playoffs

January 09, 2024 13:55 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MB

With Wild Card Weekend approaching, we have one final shot to snag futures before the playoffs begin. Where can we find value at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to discuss that, outlining his read on whether some longshots are viable to win their respective conferences, how to handle slumping former superpowers, and his favorite futures entering this weekend.

NFL Wild Card Weekend First Look 2023

January 08, 2024 17:03 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

The matchups for the NFL's Super Wild Card Weekend are set, and betting markets are posted. Where can we find value at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes gives his first look at all six games, outlining where his models differ from the market and discussing whether he agrees with the models enough to justify betting it.

Primetime Tom: Sunday Night Football Preview, Bills at Dolphins

January 06, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes - 12.4 MB

With the AFC East title on the line, which player props should you target when the Dolphins host the Bills? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews Sunday Night Football for Week 18 and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props

NFL Week 18 Player Props 2023

January 05, 2024 15:27 - 25 minutes - 24.2 MB

Week 18 presents tons of new variables to consider when betting player props. Which markets stand out as values after weighing those variables? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to talk the prop market at FanDuel Sportsbook, discussing his read on key situations in flux and his favorite bets of the week.

NFL Week 18 Betting Preview 2023

January 04, 2024 21:46 - 33 minutes - 31.7 MB

There is plenty left to be decided as the NFL enters the final week of the regular season. Where can we find betting value in the biggest matchups? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview Week 18, discussing his read on key matchups, how motivation impacts his process, and his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Primetime Tom: Saturday Night Football Preview, Texans at Colts

January 04, 2024 20:20 - 13 minutes - 14.2 MB

With a playoff spot on the line, which player props should you target when the Colts host the Texans? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews Saturday Night Football for Week 18 and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props

College Football National Championship Betting Preview: Washington vs. Michigan

January 03, 2024 21:36 - 25 minutes - 24.1 MB

The matchup for this year's College Football National Championship Game is set with the Michigan Wolverines taking on the Washington Huskies. Where can we find betting value within the game at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing key takeaways from semifinal games, his read on the spread and total, and his favorite player props.

NFL Futures and Week 18 First Look 2023

January 02, 2024 13:57 - 40 minutes - 38.9 MB

A few divisions and several playoff spots are still up for grabs entering NFL Week 18. Which futures should we look to snag before Saturday's games begin? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to dig into the futures market, outlining where he sees value entering the final week of the regular season (3:03). Later, Sannes looks at Week 18's spreads and totals at FanDuel Sportsbook and outlines which bets stand out to him (26:12).

Primetime Tom: Sunday Night Football Preview, Packers at Vikings

December 29, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 12.6 MB

With several key injuries, where should you look for props when the Vikings host the Packers? (NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to news that Jaren Hall would start over Nick Mullens.) FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews Sunday Night Football for Week 17 and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props

NFL Week 17 Betting Preview 2023

December 28, 2023 19:37 - 26 minutes - 25 MB

Week 17 in the NFL is headlined by two big showdowns in the NFC South and NFC North. Where can we find betting value at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview this week's biggest games and outline which bets stand out to him.

College Football Playoff Semifinal Betting Preview 2023

December 27, 2023 21:54 - 25 minutes - 24.1 MB

Monday's College Football Playoff Semifinals pit the Michigan Wolverines against the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Washington Huskies against the Texas Longhorns. Where can we find betting value within each game at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview both matchups, outlining his read on the respective sides and totals along with any player props he likes.

Primetime Tom: Thursday Night Football Preview, Jets at Browns

December 27, 2023 20:50 - 12 minutes - 13.4 MB

Which player props should you have your eye on when the New York Jets visit the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews Thursday Night Football for Week 17 and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props.

NFL Futures and Week 17 First Look 2023

December 26, 2023 13:56 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

After last night's thrashing of the San Francisco 49ers, the Baltimore Ravens are now +400 to win the Super Bowl at FanDuel Sportsbook. Is there any lingering value there, or can we turn elsewhere? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to dig into the market, discussing which futures he's looking to snag this week (2:40). Later, Sannes looks at Week 17's spreads and totals and outlines where his models show value (23:18).

NFL Week 16 Betting Preview 2023

December 21, 2023 20:17 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

Week 16 is highlighted by a potential Super Bowl preview Monday night between the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens. Where can we find betting value there and elsewhere at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview that game and other key matchups, discussing what his numbers say and the best bets of the week.

Primetime Tom: Thursday Night Football Preview, Saints at Rams

December 20, 2023 20:25 - 10 minutes - 11.1 MB

Which player props should you have your eyes on when the New Orleans Saints visit the Los Angeles Rams? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews Thursday Night Football for Week 16 and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props.

NBA and NHL Betting for Wednesday 12/20/23

December 20, 2023 15:31 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

Wednesday night features a 10-game slate in the NBA along with four in the NHL. Which bets stand out for each at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to dig into both, outlining his favorite sides, totals, and player props in the NBA (4:29) before giving his read on the NHL offering (13:41).

NFL Futures and Week 16 First Look 2023

December 19, 2023 13:57 - 42 minutes - 39.9 MB

After Week 15, Brock Purdy has become the favorite to win MVP this year. Has that created value anywhere else on the board at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to dissect the market and outline his read on the AFC and NFC South races (4:58). Later, Sannes digs into Week 16's games and discusses where his models show value (24:58).

Monday Night Football Preview, Eagles at Seahawks

December 18, 2023 13:38 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MB

Quarterback question marks abound for Monday night's matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook after accounting for the uncertainty? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview the matchup, discussing the statuses of Jalen Hurts and Geno Smith, how their ailments impact the outlook of the skill players, and the top player props to target for the game.

Primetime Tom: Sunday Night Football Preview, Ravens at Jaguars

December 16, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

Week 15's Sunday Night Football matchup pits the Baltimore Ravens against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Where can we find betting value within the player props for that game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into each side of the matchup, outlining expanding roles for some stud wide receivers and how we can take advantage of the ways they're being used.

NFL Week 15 Player Props and EPL Matchweek 17 2023

December 15, 2023 14:41 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

NFL Week 15 has plenty of question marks for skill-position players, opening up value in the player-prop market. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? LateRound.com's JJ Zachariason joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to dig into the markets and outline his favorite bets of the week (3:57). Later, Austan Kas joins the show to preview EPL Matchweek 17 and discuss hwere he sees value (17:55).

NFL Week 15 Betting Preview 2023

December 14, 2023 19:57 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Week 15 features a bunch of key NFL games with big playoff implications. Where can we find betting value within them at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview the week's key games, outlining what his numbers say about them and his favorite bets of the week.

Primetime Tom: Thursday Night Football Preview, Chargers at Raiders

December 13, 2023 20:37 - 11 minutes - 11.8 MB

With a few lineup changes, which player props should you target when the Los Angeles Chargers visit the Las Vegas Raiders? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews Thursday Night Football for Week 15 and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props.

NBA and NHL Betting for Wednesday 12/13/23

December 13, 2023 15:24 - 21 minutes - 20.4 MB

Wednesday night features nine games in the NBA and five in the NHL. Where can we find betting value across each sport? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to dig into both, outlining his favorite NBA traditional-market bets and player props (3:30) before previewing the NHL action (14:43).

NFL Futures and Week 15 First Look 2023

December 12, 2023 13:56 - 39 minutes - 37.3 MB

Jake Browning has kept the Cincinnati Bengals' playoff hopes alive thanks to two straight impressive wins. Can he actually lead them on a playoff run this year? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to discuss this, outlining whether the Bengals are a quality bet to make the postseason and the rest of the AFC playoff picture (3:50). Later, Sannes digs into Week 15's markets and outlines where his models show value at FanDuel Sportsbook (22:14).

Monday Night Football Preview, Week 14 Double-Header 2023

December 11, 2023 13:42 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MB

Both games on Monday Night Football's double-header feature decently large spreads. Can the underdogs keep things close enough to cover? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview the Tennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers at New York Giants, outlining his favorite bets and props within each game at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Primetime Tom: Sunday Night Football Preview, Eagles at Cowboys

December 09, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 11.3 MB

Which props should you target between two high-profile offenses when the Philadelphia Eagles visit the Dallas Cowboys? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews Sunday Night Football for Week 14 and takes a look at a few key offensive players and their props

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