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The Lion's Edge

488 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings

BetMGM handicapping expert Chase Kiddy dives into sports betting every week with knowledgeable guests. We're talking college football, NFL, hoops, baseball, tennis and more, with lines provided by the BetMGM online sportsbook. Listen for betting strategies, weekly picks and thoughtful analysis.

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Hot NFL Bets Ahead of College GameDay at JMU! Plus: The College Football Week 12 Betting Guide

November 16, 2023 10:30 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

Chase is FIRED UP for College GameDay's return to his alma mater, James Madison. Here are the picks ahead of a fun weekend on the road. Some relevant reading for this week... A written version of this episode: College Football Week 12 Best Bets Chase's weekly College Football Odds Report on Line Movement Chase's College Football Power Rankings, updated weekly CFP Odds & Analysis Your complete guide to Heisman odds College Football National Championship Odds My weekly $2,000 college f...

Best Bets For College Football Week 11 & NFL Week 10: A Week For NCAA Contrarian Favorites

November 09, 2023 10:30 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

After a very successful week, Chase is back to handicap the board, gravitating toward contrarian favorites in the college football space.  Some relevant reading for this week... A written version of this episode: College Football Week 11 Best Bets Chase's weekly College Football Odds Report on Line Movement Chase's College Football Power Rankings, updated weekly CFP Odds & Analysis Your complete guide to Heisman odds College Football National Championship Odds My weekly $2,000 colleg...

College Football Playoff Rankings Got It Right; Big-Time Bets for College Football Week 10 & NFL Week 9

November 02, 2023 09:30 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

The CFP committee got it... right? Huh. That's weird. So I guess there's not much to complain about. Let's get into bets for CFB Week 10 and NFL Week 9. Some relevant reading for this week... A written version of this episode: College Football Week 9 Best Bets Chase's weekly College Football Odds Report on Line Movement Chase's College Football Power Rankings, updated weekly CFP Odds & Analysis Your complete guide to Heisman odds College Football National Championship Odds My weekly ...

College Football Week 9/NFL Week 8 Best Bets. PLUS: Michigan Overtakes Georgia In NCAA Futures Market

October 26, 2023 09:30 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

Chase caught a cold after a bit too much partying after last week's JMU/Marshall game. Nonetheless, here's your market breakdown for CFB Week 9 and NFL Week 8, starting (as always) with Thursday Night Football.   Some relevant reading for this week... A written version of this episode: College Football Week 9 Best Bets Chase's weekly College Football Odds Report on Line Movement Chase's College Football Power Rankings, updated weekly CFP Odds & Analysis Your complete guide to Heisman ...

College Football Week 8/NFL Week 7 Best Bets. PLUS: How to Bet Thursday Night's CFB/NFL Doubleheader, Jags/Saints & JMU/Marshall.

October 19, 2023 09:30 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

It's a better-late-than-never kind of week, with Chase checking in with both CFB Week 8 and NFL Week 7 bets on a Thursday.  Some relevant reading for this week... A written version of this episode: College Football Week 8 Best Bets Chase's weekly College Football Odds Report on Line Movement Chase's College Football Power Rankings, updated weekly CFP Odds & Analysis Your complete guide to Heisman odds College Football National Championship Odds My weekly $2,000 college football parla...

NFL Week 6 Betting: Just How Square Are Big NFL Favorites?

October 12, 2023 09:30 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

On a week without many strong feelings, Chase is leaning hard into big favorites that are classically square. But can our old-school market tendencies correctly account for the differences between a team like the Dolphins and a team like the Panthers? This week's Week 6 NFL picks & leans include the following games: Thursday Night Football: Broncos at Chiefs (-10.5) Vikings at Bears (+2.5) 49ers at Browns (+7) Panthers at Dolphins (-13.5) Colts at Jaguars (-4) Giants at Bills (-14) N...

Mid-Season Observations From the College Football Futures Markets; College Football Week 7 Best Bets

October 11, 2023 09:30 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Before launching into his best bets for Week 7 of the college football season, Chase breaks down a few observations from key NCAAF futures markets, including the national championship odds, playoff odds, and Heisman odds. This week's official picks include the following games: Louisville at Pittsburgh (+8) Illinois at Maryland (-14) Miami (OH) at Western Michigan (+8.5) UMass at Penn State (-42.5) Auburn at LSU (-11.5) Other leans and notes from this week include the following games: ...

NFL Week 5 Betting: Contrarian Favorites and Bad Numbers As the Public Keeps Winning

October 05, 2023 09:30 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

After a slow Week 4 with not much to offer, Chase is back for NFL Week 5 with a ton of picks he likes. Some even trend toward the square side of the market, but given how much the public has won so far this season, that might not be a bad thing... This week's Week 5 NFL leans include the following games: Thursday Night Football: Bears at Commanders (-5.5) Texans at Falcons (-1.5) Panthers at Lions (-9.5) Saints at Patriots (-1) Bengals at Cardinals (+3) Cowboys at 49ers (-3.5) NFL We...

College Football Week 6 Best Bets: Weeknight Underdogs, SEC Must-Bets, and the One CFB Future I Love Right Now

October 04, 2023 09:30 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MB

The podcast is hot right now! Picks and leans are coming in green across both NFL and college football, and Chase has another deep group of picks he really likes on this week's podcast. There's also the curious case of one G5 team, which is badly mispriced in its conference futures market... This week's official picks include the following games: Washington State at UCLA (-3.5) Syracuse at North Carolina (-8.5) Kentucky at Georgia (-14.5) South Alabama at UL Monroe (+12.5) LSU at Miss...

Week 4 NFL Odds: Overvalued Teams & Best Bets on an Ugly Board (W/ Nick Hennion)

September 28, 2023 09:30 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

Chase hates this week's NFL board, but at least he's in good company. BetMGM Senior NFL Writer Nick Hennion stops by the show to talk early season impressions, overrated & underrated teams, Week 4 bets, futures, and more. This week's Week 4 NFL leans include the following games: Thursday Night Football: Lions at Packers (+1.5) Commanders at Eagles (-8.5) Steelers at Texans (+3) Seahawks at Giants (-1.5) NFL Week 4 Survivor Pick: San Francisco  Other relevant reading... Chase's Super ...

College Football Week 5 Bets: Five Sides & Three Totals, Including Utah/Oregon State, Georgia/Auburn, Clemson/Syracuse, and Florida/Kentucky

September 27, 2023 09:30 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

After a really strong week of betting results, Chase is back with an excellent crop of Week 5 sides, totals, and leans.  This week's official picks include the following games: Clemson at Syracuse (+7) Florida at Kentucky (-3) Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech (+2.5) Georgia at Auburn (+14.5) Troy at Georgia State (-1.5) Plus total plays from the following games: Eastern Michigan at Central Michigan Utah at Oregon State Missouri at Vanderbilt Other leans and notes from this week include...

NFL Week 3 Betting With Ryan Horvat. PLUS: Notre Dame/Ohio State & The Imminent Colorado Football Crash

September 21, 2023 17:45 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

BetMGM Tonight cohost Ryan Horvat stops by the show to break down early NFL  reactions, Week 3 picks, the imminent demise of Colorado Football, and a Saturday night showdown between his beloved Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Ohio State Buckeyes. This week's official Week 3 NFL bets include the following games: Thursday Night Football: Giants at 49ers (-10.5) Cowboys at Cardinals (+12.5) Chargers at Vikings (-1) Bills at Commanders (+6.5) Bears at Chiefs (-13) NFL Week 3 Survivor Pi...

College Football Betting Reset: Who's a Real Playoff Contender? Who's Not? PLUS: CFB Week 4 Bets, Including Ole Miss/Alabama and Ohio State/Notre Dame

September 20, 2023 09:30 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

With conference play now kicking off across most of the college football landscape, it's time to lay down some markers on which teams are real playoff contenders and which teams are not. Get ready to kick out the old guard. LATER: as always, Chase walks listeners through his official plays for the week, adding in some more thoughts about another handful of games.  PLUS: Understanding the difference between a bad bet and an unlucky result.  This week's official picks include the following ...

Week 2 NFL Betting: Diagnosing Line Movement In Vikings/Eagles; Navigating a Tough Board; Bypassing Obvious Survivor Candidates

September 14, 2023 09:30 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

Week 2 NFL odds are here, and it's important not to overreact or bet too much. This week's lines are tough. Chase breaks down the line movement for tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Vikings and Eagles (-6.5) before highlighting his favorite bet from the game. He's also got only a couple of straight bets for this weekend's difficult board. It is a great weekend for teasers, though! This week's official Week 2 NFL bets include the following games: Jets at Cowboys (-9.5) Ra...

CFB Week 3 Best Bets, Including... Georgia Southern? Charlotte?! The G5/FCS Spotlight (With Sam Herder & Colton Pool)

September 13, 2023 09:30 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

With another week left before conference play really begins in earnest, many teams have FCS and G5 games scheduled for this week. And with only a couple of data points now in the books for most teams, that's created some really valuable spots in games that few CFB fans are paying attention to. Chase covers five official plays, three road favorites, and a host of Week 3 leans before talking G5 & FCS football with Sam Herder and Colton Pool of HERO Sports. This week's official picks include ...

Moneyline Underdogs for Week 1 NFL Betting. PLUS: Keeping It Simple in NFL Survivor Pools

September 07, 2023 09:30 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

Week 1 of the NFL is here, which means it's time to lock in for a small handful of official plays. Thursday Night Football odds for Week 1: Lions at Chiefs (-4.5). With Chris Jones and Travis Kelce both potentially missing the NFL opener, a torrent of action has pushed the line from Chiefs -6.5 to Chiefs -4.5. Should you chase the movement, counter with the Chiefs, or stay away completely? (There's a case for all three.) This week's official Week 1 NFL bets include the following games: Be...

College Football Week 2 Bets, Including App State/North Carolina, UCF/Boise State, and Nebraska/Colorado. PLUS: Unpacking the Deion Sanders Experience

September 06, 2023 09:30 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

A lot of handicappers got absolutely blasted in Week 1, so Chase is feeling fortunate to have gotten out of the long weekend with a 3-3 record on last week's official plays.  This week's official picks include the following games: App State at North Carolina (-18) Wisconsin at Washington State (+6.5) Texas State at UTSA (+12.5) UCF at Boise State (+3.5) Nebraska at Colorado (-3) Other leans and notes from this game include the following games: Utah at Baylor (+7.5) UTEP at Northwest...

College Football Week 1 Bets: Six Official Plays, Including Texas A&M/New Mexico, Ohio State/Indiana, and Georgia Tech/Louisville

August 30, 2023 09:30 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Last week was the appetizer; now, it's time for the main course. Chase returns to the classic Lion's Edge in-season schedule, offering mid-week NCAA analysis ahead of his official college football picks column dropping on the BetMGM blog. This week's official picks include the following games: Ohio State at Indiana (+30) New Mexico at Texas A&M (-38.5) Texas Tech at Wyoming (+14) Louisville at Georgia Tech (+7.5) South Alabama at Tulane (-6.5) Old Dominion at Virginia Tech (-16) Othe...

College Football Season Preview & Predictions (With Phil Steele)

August 28, 2023 09:30 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

With Week 0 now over, college football begins in earnest this week. We've got an appropriately huge show this week -- the full college football season preview & predictions episode! College football preview legend Phil Steele returns to the show to break down Ohio State vs. Michigan, Georgia vs. the SEC, Big 12 newcomers, championship sleepers, FBS new guys Sam Houston & Jacksonville State, CFP predictions, and so much more.   LATER: Chase has a number of predictions for this season, includ...

College Football Week 0 Bets: The Four Sides I'm On This Weekend

August 23, 2023 09:30 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

College Football is here! We're just days away now from Week 0, and Chase has a quick breakdown on the early games to target.  Some relevant reading for this week... You can check out a written version of this Week 0 college football picks episode at the BetMGM blog:  -CFP Odds & Analysis  -Your complete guide to Heisman odds -CFB odds & analysis for the national championship Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar Social media links: Lion's Edge Twitter Lion...

NFL Futures Betting: 20 Tickets To Bet Right Now. PLUS: Drew O'Dell on Data in Sports Betting

August 21, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Fresh off a later-than-everyone-else bout with Covid, Chase catches up with BetMGM data analyst Drew O'Dell about preferences and observations in the data of sports betting. LATER: Not one, not two, but TWENTY NFL Futures bets that Chase has already bet. (Hope you like the Falcons this year.) Some relevant reading: If you're looking for a written copy of the 20 NFL futures bets, check out the blog Chase's Super Bowl Odds & Analysis Who's going to the NFL playoffs in 2023? Here are the l...

Sports Betting Not-So-Secrets With BetMGM Trading Manager Christian Cipollini. PLUS: My Trip to Vegas & Week 1 of NFL Survivor

August 07, 2023 12:56 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

Chase is back from Las Vegas and has some notes. But first, check out a 25-minute conversation with BetMGM trading manager Christian Cipollini. In a conversation from late last week, Chase and Christian cover a variety of topics inside the sportsbook, including common pop gambling myths and the markets that Christian absolutely hates the most.   LATER: The case for the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1.   Some light reading for this week... Chase's Super Bowl Odds & Analysis Chase's Updated N...

College Football Playoff Odds: 2023 Market for NCAA Football Futures and National Championship Odds

July 31, 2023 09:30 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

BetMGM has a fresh futures market up: College Football Playoff odds. Sure, you can bet on the national champion... but wouldn't you rather take a softer approach and nail that Final Field of Four? AIRHORN: Jets +100. More on Thursday's Hall of Fame Game odds analysis: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/nfl/hall-of-fame-game-prediction-odds-nfl-2023-jets-browns-bm06/ CFP Odds & Analysis: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/college-football/college-football-playoff-odds-picture-bm06/ Your c...

Lion's Edge Is Back! Plus: My Offseason Epiphany

July 17, 2023 13:45 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

Lion's Edge is back! There are lots of new, exciting episodes with great guests just around the corner. But before we get to that... Chase has been thinking a lot about his status in sports betting over the last few months. He's got some thoughts, and they're relevant to the future of the show.

The Only Four Ways to be Successful in Online Sports Betting. PLUS: NBA Championship Eliminator; Sweet 16 Bets

March 22, 2023 14:05 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

Here's a LOADED podcast episode! Chase breaks down the evolving dynamic between Houston and Alabama at the top of the national championship market before highlighting the four sides he likes for upcoming Sweet 16 games. AIRHORN: Vanderbilt pk; Charlotte -4.5; Ashlyn Krueger -155. LATER: Chase has been thinking big picture lately, so he breaks down the only four ways to really be successful in online sports betting. ALSO: Some thoughts on flattening NBA Championship market. More Champion...

Every Bet I've Made for the NCAA Tournament (So Far); Sweet 16 & Final Four Futures

March 15, 2023 14:09 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Chase is updating and expanding his March Madness analysis with every bet he's made (so far) for this year's NCAA Tournament. And here's some more content to consider, from the blog: Most likely upsets/Potential Cinderella candidates: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ncaab/march-madness-upsets-ncaa-tournament-odds-college-basketball-bm06/ How to Bet the First Four: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/first-four-predictions-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-betting-odds-bm06/ Championship odds &...

March Madness Odds Are Here! Bracket Predictions, Futures Betting, and First-Round Notes for the 2023 NCAA Tournament. PLUS: How to Bet All the First Four Games

March 13, 2023 21:17 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

March Madness is here! We finally know the NCAA Tournament bracket, and Chase has been pounding the pavement for 24 hours collecting news, trends, notes, and bets. Here's your initial Monday download to help you identify some winning bets *and* get started on a winning bracket. AIRHORN: Picks of varying confidence for all 4 of the First Four games in Dayton, on Tuesday and Wednesday. And don't forget about that NIT! Most likely upsets/Potential Cinderella candidates: https://sports.betmgm.c...

Conference Tournament Preview: 11 Teams to Bet (Or Fade?) During This Week's March Madness Preview

March 06, 2023 12:39 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Chase is back with a fresh pod for conference tournament week. When the lines come out, here are a dozen or so teams that you might want to pay attention to... but that doesn't mean they're all teams you'll want to bet on. Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ Find college basketball odds from BetMGM here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/basketball-7/betting/usa-9/ncaa-264 Social media links: Lion's Edge Twitter: https://tw...

Is the Eagles' Championship Window Already Over? Super Bowl Reaction (W/ Colton Pool)

February 16, 2023 13:35 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Chase reacts to the Chiefs' epic Super Bowl win over the Eagles, wondering what's next for both teams. LATER: Chase chats with BetMGM staffer Colton Pool, who was on site in Arizona throughout the week of the Super Bowl. AIRHORN: Four Thursday picks across hockey, tennis, and college hoops. Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35 Social media links: ...

Super Bowl Prop Bets! Emptying the Briefcase with All 22 Bets I Have for Chiefs/Eagles

February 10, 2023 10:30 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

With Super Bowl LVII just two days away, Chase explains every single prop bet from the BetMGM sportsbook that he currently likes. Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35 Social media links: Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdge Lion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/ Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@li...

The Most Idiotic Prop You Can Bet for Chiefs vs. Eagles; Updated Ticket & Handle Data for Super Bowl LVII. PLUS: Tuesday Night College Basketball & ATP Montpelier

February 07, 2023 19:07 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

The full props episode is later this week! For now, Chase drops in with updated ticket & handle info for Super Bowl LVII's major betting markets. He's also got the most popular prop bets at BetMGM so far, one of which is... well, let's just say it's a waste of your money. AIRHORN: Chicago State -4.5; two bets from ATP Montpelier. Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/bet...

Super Bowl MVP Odds: Looking Beyond Hurts/Mahomes for Viable Candidates, and the Strange Player Available at +6600. PLUS: More Tennis Betting From Thailand

February 02, 2023 10:30 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

The Super Bowl content marathon marches on, as Chase has a fresh episode of Lion's Edge examining the MVP market. Here's the explanation for why you should be skeptical of Hurts/Mahomes at these prices, plus an exploration of the other names you should consider throwing darts at. AIRHORN: More winners from WTA Hua Hin. Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/n...

Super Bowl Odds Reaction: The Side I've Already Bet for Eagles vs. Chiefs in Super Bowl 57. PLUS: Tennis Betting Opportunities at the Thailand Open

January 30, 2023 05:05 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Super Bowl LVII is set, and the early opening line movement is already dramatic. Chase walks through some of the details on the virgin numbers before explaining why modern Super Bowl history seems to heavily lean toward one side of the Chiefs/Eagles matchup. AIRHORN: Three matches to watch at the Thailand Open, WTA Hua Hin. Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/u...

NFL Divisional Round Betting Analysis; Australian Open Reaches Third Round; Fading the College Basketball AP Top 25

January 19, 2023 14:18 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

This week's loaded show includes analysis for all four games in the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs, plus some show bets from the third round of the men's Australian Open. LATER: why you should consider fading the AP Top 25 in college basketball. Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35 Social media links: Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/...

Epic Sports Betting Weekend: Australian Open Odds & NFL Playoffs W/ Pamela Maldonado

January 13, 2023 10:30 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

It's time for one of our favorite sports betting weekends of the year: NFL Playoffs + Australian Open tennis!   Chase walks through all eight quarters of the men's & women's singles draws at the Aussie Open in Melbourne. He also recaps some of this week's line movement in the NFL Playoff Odds market and how that's effected his betting strategies and positions.   Joining the show this week to offer her opinion on both tennis and football: Pamela Maldonado from Yahoo Sportsbook!     Make...

Instant NFL Playoff Odds Reaction: Early Bets & Leans I Like for Super Wild Card Weekend. PLUS: A Very, Very Easy Handicap for Tonight's College Football National Championship Game (TCU/Georgia)

January 09, 2023 14:03 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

The NFL Playoffs are set! Chase sits down with fresh odds on Monday morning to break down any opening thoughts he has on the six Wild Card playoff matchups. LATER: the obvious right side for Monday's FBS National Championship Game, TCU at Georgia (-13). Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211 NF...

A Deep Dive on Odds & Scenarios for Every Week 18 NFL Game. PLUS: How to Bet the FCS Championship Game (SDSU vs. NDSU)

January 06, 2023 10:30 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Lion's Edge hasn't closed the NFL season with a bang, posting a couple of losing weeks in a row. But Chase is confident we're going out with a bang this weekend! Here's every scenario for every NFL game in Week 18. Make sure you know your context in what is annually the weirdest NFL betting slate of the year! LATER: How to bet the FCS Championship game, both for those that took NDSU +800 in November AND those that are coming to the game with no established positions. Make sure to read our...

How I'm Betting the College Football Playoff; NFL Week 17 Odds Preview

December 29, 2022 10:30 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

Chase has the internal scoop from BetMGM regarding line movement and ticket splits for the College Football Playoff games between Georgia/Ohio State & Michigan/TCU. He also explains the variety of ways he's betting the CFP this year, which includes one side, one exotic, and one 3-team moneyline parlay. He also has leans for the Alamo Bowl (Texas -3 vs Washington) and Sugar Bowl (Kansas State +6.5 vs Alabama). LATER: Four sides and two totals for the Week 17 NFL slate. Make sure to read our...

Sports Betting Reflections: 11 Things I Learned (or Re-Learned) About Handicapping in 2022

December 26, 2022 20:07 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

After a loaded 2022 calendar year, BetMGM betting analyst Chase Kiddy offers some reflections on the 2022 season -- including some very specific analysis from NFL, tennis, college basketball and more. Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211 NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-1...

Week 16 NFL Odds Preview. PLUS: The Side I Love in the Gasparilla Bowl (Missouri/Wake Forest)

December 22, 2022 10:30 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

After a rare down week, Chase is heading back to the mattresses with the Week 16 Christmas betting card. AIRHORN: why I love Wake Forest -2 in the Gasparilla Bowl. THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: Jets (-1.5) vs Jaguars. Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211 NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/spor...

Early College Football Bowl Bets; A Huge NFL Week 15 Betting Preview. PLUS: France vs. Argentina Odds in the World Cup Final

December 15, 2022 10:30 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

After a short, low-activity sports respite, the gambling calendar is heating back up with bowl games, high-stakes NFL, the World Cup final, NBA, NHL, College Basketball and more! Accordingly, this week's podcast is absolutely packed with actionable intel for you betting card. AIRHORN: Ducks +125 at Canadiens. BOWL LEANS INCLUDE: Cure Bowl (Troy vs UTSA); LA Bowl (Fresno State vs Washington State); New Mexico Bowl (BYU vs SMU). WORLD CUP FINAL: France (-120 to win WC) vs Argentina (-110 to ...

NFL Week 14 Betting Guide; Army/Navy Odds Preview. PLUS: College Basketball Update

December 08, 2022 10:30 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

The college football regular season is over... but that doesn't mean there isn't still money to make! Chase previews Saturday's Army/Navy game before sliding into NFL Week 14 action. AIRHORN: Minnesota +5.5 vs Michigan (NCAAB) Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211 NFL here: https://sports.betmg...

Betting Targets for College Football's Championship Week; NFL Betting Preview for Week 13

December 01, 2022 10:30 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

It's championship week in college football, which means it's time for Chase to handicap the last handful of games before bowl season. And his favorite is... wait. The MAC title game? Seriously? PLUS: All the NFL bets I love for Week 13, including how I'm handling Thursday Night Football (Bills/Patriots). Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports...

November Sports Betting Finale: Rivalry Week in College Football; Week 12 NFL Betting Odds & Analysis

November 25, 2022 15:40 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

It's not just leftovers on your plate. Chase follows up with all the remaining bets and leans for a long weekend of college football and NFL betting odds. AIRHORN: Friday Night NBA. Kings at Celtics. Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211 NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11...

Betting on Thanksgiving: Breaking Down NFL odds and College Football Bets for This Week's Loaded Schedule. PLUS: Betting the FCS Playoffs w/ Sam Herder

November 23, 2022 10:30 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

We've got a LOADED week of online sports betting opportunities, with more bets on the board than sides on your kitchen table. FIRST: Chase handicaps the three Thanksgiving NFL games scheduled for Thursday, with iron picks for all three games. THEN: Chase visits with friend of the podcast Sam Herder -- Senior FCS Analyst at HERO Sports -- in a discussion of the bracket and odds for the FCS Playoffs, which begin on Saturday. (And for more on the FCS Playoffs, make sure you check out Sam's pod...

NFL Week 11 Betting Preview: Thursday Night Football Odds Analysis for Titans/Packers and Tulane/SMU. The Full Sunday Betting Card. BONUS: Putting Aside Our Patriotism With a Quick World Cup Betting Odds Preview

November 17, 2022 15:40 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

It's a VERY full Thursday show, as Chase quickly takes aims at Thursday bets in college football (Tulane/SMU), NFL (Packers/Titans) and NHL (Capitals/Blues). We're keeping an eye on those college basketball totals, too! THEN: NFL Week 11 betting analysis for your consideration. LATER: a brief rundown of World Cup odds and line movement at BetMGM. Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ You can view the college football betting pa...

Best Bets For College Football Week 12. Another Great Week for CFB Contrarian Favorites, Including Clemson, Texas, and Fresno State

November 16, 2022 10:30 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

Chase is back with a new crop of college football bets after an outstanding Week 11. This week, if there's a theme, it's another week to be extremely skeptical of trendy dogs. Chase explains. But for you dog lovers, don't worry... he's got a few hidden gems, too. Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-footb...

The Friday Sports Betting Smorgasboard: Handicapping Analysis for NCAAF Odds Week 11/NFL Odds Week 10, Plus Early Thoughts on NBA/NHL/College Basketball

November 11, 2022 14:24 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

There's a lot going on in my house right now... but there's a lot going on in online sports betting, too. Chase has early thoughts on betting NBA and NHL, plus some numerical analysis for betting early college hoops. Here's the takeaway: if a college basketball total moves up at least 6.5 points, you might want to think about tailing the steam. Same thing for totals that move down by at least three points. For that reason, we're on Georgia/Wake Forest Under 144.5 on Friday night. The podcas...

Week 9 NFL Odds Betting Preview! All The NFL Betting Spots I love for Sunday

November 03, 2022 14:58 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

Get these Thursday bets while they're hot! Chase has odds breakdowns for three huge games on the sports calendar for Thursday, November 3: Eagles (-13.5) at Texans; Astros (-160) at Phillies, and App State (-3) at Coastal Carolina. PLUS: All the NFL plays and leans on Chase's Week 9 NFL Betting card. Original Title: A Busy Thursday of Betting: Handicaps for Thursday Night Football (Eagles/Texans), World Series Game 5 (Astros/Phillies), and College Football (App State/Coastal Carolina). PLUS...

College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction: Tennessee is Deserving; Big 12 Rage; Alabama Remains Overrated. PLUS: Your College Football Betting Guide to CFB Week 10

November 02, 2022 09:30 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

Chase drank some super-caffeinated tea and stayed up until the wee hours of Wednesday morning to react to the inaugural edition of the College Football Playoff Rankings for this 2022 college football season. Haven't we been here with the Big 12 before? And you can't convince me that Alabama would be ranked at No. 6 with this resume if the name on the jersey was *literally* anything else. Plus, of course, we have the weekly crop of excellent college football handicaps. Official picks went 4-...

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