Covering the Spread
685 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 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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Monday Night Football Betting Preview, Steelers at Colts
November 28, 2022 13:35 - 22 minutes - 21.6 MBWeek 12 wraps up with Monday night's match between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams and numberFire's Jim Sannes preview the game, discussing their read on the traditional markets, player props they like, and the best value in the touchdown market.
NFL Week 12 Betting Preview 2022
November 23, 2022 13:48 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBBoth Thanksgiving and the rest of Week 12 give us some fun betting opportunities in the NFL. How should we fill out our betslips at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the week, discussing his favorite bets on Thanksgiving, Sunday's biggest games, and other bets to target for this week.
College Football Week 13 Preview and Early World Cup Takeaways
November 22, 2022 20:05 - 20 minutes - 20 MBThanksgiving week is loaded with massive college football games and the early stages of the World Cup. Where can we find betting value for both at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to discuss each, outlining what his numbers are saying about Michigan versus Ohio State and other key Week 13 matchups plus his biggest takeaways from the opening few matches of the World Cup.
Monday Night Football Betting Preview, 49ers vs. Cardinals
November 21, 2022 13:37 - 23 minutes - 22.6 MBMonday night's game between the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals is set to take place in Mexico City. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook for the international affair? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing his view of the traditional markets, how to navigate the Cardinals' injuries, and top player props for the game.
NFL Week 11 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022
November 18, 2022 15:50 - 21 minutes - 20.9 MBWeek 11 features some fun games with high-profile names in the mix. Where can we find value within player prop markets at FanDuel Sportsbook? JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down the slate, discussing fluid situations he's targeting, players getting ramped up on news teams, and his favorite yardage and touchdown props for Week 11.
NFL Week 11 Betting Preview 2022
November 17, 2022 13:39 - 26 minutes - 25.2 MBWeek 11 features a handful of huge matchups with playoff implications. Where can we find betting value within those games? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the key matchups, discuss the moneylines, spreads, and totals tied to them, and his favorite bets across Sunday at FanDuel Sportsbook.
College Football Week 12 Betting Preview 2022
November 16, 2022 16:44 - 29 minutes - 25.7 MBWeek 12 in college football features some big games for teams with College Football Playoff aspirations. Where can we find betting value within those games at FanDuel Sportsbook? Brett McMurphy of The Action Network joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview TCU at Baylor and USC at UCLA and lay out his favorite bets of the week.
NFL Week 11 First Look and World Cup Group Betting
November 15, 2022 15:42 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBWhich Week 11 spreads and moneylines should we lock in now at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Jim Sannes takes his first look at the slate and outlines where his numbers are showing value and whether he's betting it now or holding off (18:22). Earlier in the show, The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins to discuss his world soccer rankings and outline where they're seeing value in the group-betting markets of the World Cup (0:53).
Monday Night Football Betting Preview, Commanders at Eagles
November 14, 2022 13:39 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBThe Philadelphia Eagles enter Monday night's matchup with the Washington Commanders as 10.5-point favorites. Can Washington keep the game tight and cover? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing the spread and total markets, yardage props for both sides, and his favorite touchdown props at FanDuel Sportsbook.
NFL Week 10 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022
November 11, 2022 15:17 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBWeek 10 promises to be a wonky one with several key quarterback injuries and teams seemingly shifting focus toward 2023. How can we navigate that when betting the player-prop market? JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing how to account for the wonkiness, fluid situations he's targeting, and yardage and touchdown props showing value at FanDuel Sportsbook.
NFL Week 10 Betting Preview 2022
November 10, 2022 13:42 - 28 minutes - 27 MBWeek 10 in the NFL features a handful of teams with massive stink on them in what would otherwise be intriguing spots. Should we plug our nose and bet them despite their baggage? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the week, discussing his view of the bad-vibes teams, a read on the week's biggest games, and his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.
College Football Week 11 Betting Preview 2022
November 09, 2022 20:31 - 30 minutes - 29.4 MBWeek 11 features some tough tests for teams on the fringe of College Football Playoff contention. How should we bet those key matchups? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the week, discussing whether TCU can cover as a seven-point underdog against Texas and his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook. Later, Feng gives a quick primer on what his numbers are saying about this year's World Cup futures (15:54).
NFL Week 10 First Look 2022
November 08, 2022 15:13 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBWith Week 9 wrapped up, it's time to dig into Week 10's betting markets. Where can we find value in checking out moneylines and spreads at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Jim Sannes runs through what his numbers are saying about the slate and digs into whether he agrees with those numbers enough to bet them. Sannes also recaps bets discussed on last week's shows.
Monday Night Football Betting Preview, Ravens at Saints
November 07, 2022 13:36 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBThe Baltimore Ravens are missing tons of key pieces entering their matchup with the New Orleans Saints. How should that alter our view of the traditional betting markets and player props? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the game as they discuss their read on the moneyline and total, any yardage props they like amid the injuries, and the top touchdown-scorer props at FanDuel Sportsbook.
NFL Week 9 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022
November 04, 2022 15:57 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBWeek 9 features some high-flying offenses with big spreads in their favor. How should that alter our approach to betting player props on those teams? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to discuss that, fluid situations he's targeting, and his favorite yardage and touchdown props at FanDuel Sportsbook.
NFL Week 9 Betting Preview 2022
November 03, 2022 12:34 - 23 minutes - 22.5 MBWith Week 9 on the horizon, it's time to finalize our betslips. Where can we find value across the week's biggest games? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the week, discussing his read on some high-profile matchups, how he's betting them, and his favorite bets of the week at FanDuel Sportsbook.
College Football Week 10 Betting Preview 2022
November 02, 2022 19:31 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBWeek 10's college football slate includes a massive matchup between Georgia and Tennessee. Where can we find betting value in that game at FanDuel Sportsbook? Ben Brown of PFF joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview Georgia versus Tennessee, discuss other bets he's targeting this week, and outline betting implications of the College Football Playoff Committee's initial rankings.
NFL Week 9 First Look and World Series Game 3 Betting
November 01, 2022 14:14 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBWith Week 9 betting markets fully posted across the NFL, where can we find the best value? numberFire's Jim Sannes outlines what his numbers are saying and whether he agrees enough to bet it. Sannes also previews Game 3 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies and discusses which moneyline he thinks is a value at FanDuel Sportsbook (12:13).
Monday Night Football Betting Preview, Bengals at Browns
October 31, 2022 12:35 - 24 minutes - 23.6 MBThe Cincinnati Bengals square off with the Cleveland Browns Monday night, but they'll have to do it without Ja'Marr Chase. How does this impact the betting markets at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams and numberFire's Jim Sannes preview the game, discussing Chase's absence, the traditional markets, and touchdown and yardage props they like for the game.
NFL Week 8 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022
October 28, 2022 14:05 - 23 minutes - 22.5 MBWeek 8 features some changes at quarterback and the continuation of a rush-heavy approach for several teams. How should that impact our prop-betting process for those situations? JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the week, discussing how he accounts for those factors in his projections, situations he's targeting, and his favorite yardage and touchdown props at FanDuel Sportsbook.
NFL Week 8 Betting Preview 2022
October 27, 2022 12:37 - 26 minutes - 25.7 MBWeek 8 features some key games that teams may need to win if they want to remain in contention. How should we bet those big matchups? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the week's biggest games, discussing where he sees value there and his favorite bets of the week at FanDuel Sportsbook.
College Football Week 9 Betting Preview 2022
October 26, 2022 19:26 - 24 minutes - 23.4 MBWeek 9 in college football is headlined by Power 5 powerhouses attempting to remain undefeated in tough matchups. Can they get the job done and continue the march toward the playoffs? numberFire's Austin Swaim joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the week's biggest games, outlining his read on them and his favorite bets for Week 9 at FanDuel Sportsbook.
NFL Week 8 First Look and World Series Betting Preview
October 25, 2022 14:30 - 22 minutes - 21.6 MBThe World Series matchup is now set with the Houston Astros facing the Philadelphia Phillies. Who should we bet to come out on top? Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the series and discuss who he thinks will emerge victorious. Later, Sannes looks at Week 8 NFL lines at FanDuel Sportsbook and details where his numbers are showing value and whether he's willing to bet it (9:57).
Monday Night Football Betting Preview, Bears at Patriots
October 24, 2022 12:32 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MBIt looks like Mac Jones will make his return for the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football as they host the Chicago Bears. Can the Patriots cover an 8.5-point spread? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing Jones' return, ambiguous backfields, and his favorite touchdown and yardage props at FanDuel Sportsbook.
NFL Week 7 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022
October 21, 2022 14:40 - 23 minutes - 22.6 MBPlayer props for Week 7 are cropping up at FanDuel Sportsbook. Which ones present value we should pounce on and bet? JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the week, discussing situations he's targeting, yardage props he likes, and players who are undervalued in the any-time touchdown market.
NFL Week 7 Betting Preview 2022
October 20, 2022 12:36 - 25 minutes - 24.3 MBWeek 7 in the NFL features some big out-of-conference games and an AFC North showdown. How should we bet the marquee games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the week, discussing his read on those key games and his favorite bets for Sunday's action.
College Football Week 8 Betting Preview 2022
October 19, 2022 19:25 - 21 minutes - 20.4 MBComing off a huge Week 7, we've got another fun offering in Week 8 for college football. How should we bet Saturday's biggest games? The Power Ranks' Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the weekend, discussing his read on some key showdowns, where he's seeing value within them, and his favorite bets of the week at FanDuel Sportsbook.
NFL Week 7 First Look and MLB Preview for Tuesday 10/18/22
October 18, 2022 14:34 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBWeek 7 in the NFL seems to be thin on betting value. Which bets present enough of an edge to bet them early in the week? numberFire's Jim Sannes discusses that, outlining where his numbers show value at FanDuel Sportsbook and whether he's willing to bet it (12:25). Earlier, Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins to preview Game 5 between the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians and the National League Divisional Series between the San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies (0:47).
Monday Night Football and NBA Opening Night Preview
October 17, 2022 13:37 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBWeek 6 concludes Monday night as the Los Angeles Chargers host the Denver Broncos. Which bets stand out for that one at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview that game, outlining his view of the traditional markets and player props. Vecchio also gives his read on Tuesday night's NBA opening slate of games (16:17).
NFL Week 6 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022
October 14, 2022 14:29 - 23 minutes - 22.4 MBEven if we can't find value in traditional markets for the Buffalo Bills at the Kansas City Chiefs, we can still bet it via the player prop market. Which angles should we look to attack in that game and others in Week 6? JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down the week, discussing his read on Bills at Chiefs, situations he's targeting, and his favorite yardage and touchdown props at FanDuel Sportsbook.
NFL Week 6 Betting Preview 2022
October 13, 2022 13:40 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBWeek 6 in the NFL is headlined by Sunday afternoon's duel between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. Where can we find betting value within that and other key Week 6 games? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview Chiefs versus Bills and the Dallas Cowboys at the Philadelphia Eagles before discussing other bets he likes this week at FanDuel Sportsbook.
College Football Week 7 Betting Preview 2022
October 12, 2022 18:01 - 35 minutes - 34.8 MBWeek 7 is one of the biggest mid-season college football slates in recent memory. How should we bet the slate's featured games? Ben Stevens of Sports Grid joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview Penn State at Michigan, Alabama at Tennessee, and Oklahoma State at TCU before outlining his favorite bets of the week at FanDuel Sportsbook.
NFL Week 6 First Look and MLB Strikeout Props for Tuesday 10/11/22
October 11, 2022 14:44 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBWeek 6 features some huge matchups in the NFL. Can we find value in the early-week betting odds for them? numberFire's Jim Sannes takes a first look at Week 6, outlines where his numbers are seeing value, and discusses whether he's betting it or not (11:43). Before that, Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) previews Tuesday's opening games for the MLB Divisional Series and discusses his favorite strikeout props at FanDuel Sportsbook (0:43).
Monday Night Football Betting Preview: Raiders at Chiefs
October 10, 2022 13:42 - 28 minutes - 27.3 MBThe Kansas City Chiefs are 7.5-point favorites Monday night against the Las Vegas Raiders. Can the Raiders keep things close and get the cover? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing the spread, player props that stand out, and touchdown props to consider at FanDuel Sportsbook.
NFL Week 5 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022
October 07, 2022 18:32 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBWeek 5's NFL slate is one defined by larger spreads and potential role changes at running back. How should those things play into our prop-betting cards at FanDuel Sportsbook? JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to talk through player props for the week, discussing which backs could be rising or declining, how the spread impacts his process, and his favorite yardage and touchdown props.
NFL Week 5 Betting Preview 2022
October 06, 2022 13:41 - 30 minutes - 29.2 MBWeek 5 is headlined by a big divisional battle between the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals but also has some other potentially fun contests. How should we bet those key games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down the week's biggest games, discuss value bets within them, and outline other bets to target across Week 5.
College Football Week 6 Betting Preview 2022
October 05, 2022 19:24 - 20 minutes - 19.8 MBSaturday's college football slate features massive showdowns with some surprise undefeateds. How should we bet those games at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview TCU at Kansas, Tennessee at LSU, and Utah at UCLA before detailing his favorite bets across Week 6.
NFL Week 5 First Look and MLB Strikeout Props for Tuesday 10/4/22
October 04, 2022 14:44 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBWeek 5's opening NFL lines actually present some value in favorites for the first time all season. Which numbers should we actually lock in early in the week? numberFire's Jim Sannes provides his first look at Week 5 and outlines where his numbers see value and which bets he's targeting at FanDuel Sportsbook (9:58). Additionally, Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins the show to break down his favorite strikeout props for Tuesday night's baseball slate (0:39), and Sannes recaps bets recommende...
Monday Night Football Betting Preview: Rams at 49ers
October 03, 2022 13:47 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBMonday Night Football brings a big NFC West duel as the Los Angeles Rams visit the San Francisco 49ers. Which bets should we make for the game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the matchup as the two discuss traditional markets, their favorite player props, and which touchdown-scorer bets are showing value to them.
NFL Week 4 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022
September 30, 2022 14:27 - 20 minutes - 19.6 MBWeek 4 in the NFL comes with some player turnover and potentially blustery weather. How should that impact our player-prop-betting process? JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing how those factors play into his approach, which situations he's attacking this week, and his favorite yardage and touchdown props across Sunday's action.
NFL Week 4 Betting Preview 2022
September 29, 2022 13:37 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBWeek 4's NFL action features several matchups between teams with Super Bowl aspirations. Who should we bet to come out on top in those games? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview those games, discussing how he thinks they'll play out, bets he's targeting within them, and his favorite bets across all of Week 4.
College Football Week 5 Betting Preview 2022
September 28, 2022 19:57 - 36 minutes - 31.7 MBWeek 5 in college football features a couple key SEC games with Ole Miss hosting Kentucky and Arkansas hosting Alabama. How can we attack betting markets in those games? Collin Wilson of The Action Network joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview those games, lay out his favorite bets of the week, and discuss which data he emphasizes when betting college football.
NFL Week 4 First Look and MLB Strikeout Props for Tuesday 9/27/22
September 27, 2022 14:57 - 41 minutes - 39.2 MBWeek 4 markets are now fully open across the NFL. Which bets should we lock in now before numbers move? numberFire's Jim Sannes takes a first look at the Week 4 lines and identifies where his numbers are seeing value (20:30). Earlier, Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins to discuss his favorite strikeout props for Tuesday night (0:42), and numberFire's Brandon Gdula provides a betting preview of the Sanderson Farms Championship (9:03).
Monday Night Football Betting Preview: Cowboys at Giants
September 26, 2022 13:33 - 23 minutes - 22.5 MBMonday night's matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants may not be the flashiest, but it does present some opportunities for betting. Where can we find edges at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the contest, discussing his view of the traditional markets, which props stand out, and other bets he's looking to make tonight. (UPDATE: Michael Gallup will reportedly be inactive tonight.)
NFL Week 3 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022
September 23, 2022 13:58 - 18 minutes - 17.9 MBWeek 3 once again features some ambiguous situations across the NFL. How can we exploit those situations when betting player props? JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the week, discussing the impact of game environment on player props, players due for regression after two games, and his favorite props across all of Week 3's remaining games.
NFL Week 3 Betting Preview 2022
September 22, 2022 13:36 - 26 minutes - 25 MBWeek 3 in the NFL features some big matchups for teams with Super Bowl aspirations. Where can we find betting value within those games? FanDuel's Ryan Williams joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the week's biggest games, outlining how teams match up with their opposition, key bets within those games, and other bets they're targeting in Week 3.
College Football Week 4 Betting Preview 2022
September 21, 2022 19:32 - 28 minutes - 27.6 MBWeek 4's college football slate features some big early-season conference games. How should we bet the big showdowns? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the biggest matchups, discuss where he's seeing value within them, and lay out his favorite bets across the entire week.
NFL Week 3 First Look and MLB Strikeout Props for Tuesday 9/20/22
September 20, 2022 14:55 - 38 minutes - 36.2 MBWith Week 2 fully in the rearview mirror, it's time to look ahead to Week 3. Which bets stand out across FanDuel Sportsbook this week? numberFire's Jim Sannes discusses where his model is seeing value and whether he's willing to bet it or not (24:10). Earlier, Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) joins to discuss his favorite strikeout props for Tuesday night (0:42), and numberFire's Brandon Gdula hops on and previews this week's Presidents Cup from a betting perspective (9:30).
NFL Week 2 Monday Night Football Preview 2022
September 19, 2022 13:30 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBWeek 2's Monday Night Football slate brings two games to the table with the Buffalo Bills hosting the Tennessee Titans and the Philadelphia Eagles squaring off with the Minnesota Vikings. How should we bet both games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Ryan Williams and numberFire's Jim Sannes preview the two games, discussing their view of the games, any traditional markets they're betting, and which player props stand out to them.
NFL Week 2 Player Prop Betting Preview 2022
September 16, 2022 14:31 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MBWeek 2's player-prop markets allow us to take advantage of new information before it's fully baked into the market. Which situations are worth pouncing on at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to discuss his single-game prop-betting process, situations he's looking to attack this week, and his favorite bets on the board.