The Lion's Edge
488 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsBetMGM 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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AFC West Betting Preview: Playing for 2nd, Paying the Chiefs' Tax
July 08, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBIn the final NFL divisional betting preview, we break down AFC West odds, win totals, and more. -Are the Chargers overvalued? -How is the book viewing the Chargers vs. Broncos for 2nd place? -You're not gonna bet against the Chiefs -Will the Raiders be trash or competent?
AFC West Betting Preview
July 08, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBIn the final NFL divisional betting preview, we break down AFC West odds, win totals, and more. -Are the Chargers overvalued? -How is the book viewing the Chargers vs. Broncos for 2nd place? -You're not gonna bet against the Chiefs -Will the Raiders be trash or competent?
AFC East Betting Preview: Pound the Bills, Who's 2nd?
July 01, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThe Bills are a popular public team this summer ... does that mean you should bet against them? Or pound their futures? And sorting through the mess below the Bills: Dolphins/Patriots aim for Wild Card, any value in Jets' betting? ALSO: BIATHLON ODDS
AFC East Betting Preview
July 01, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThe Bills are a popular public team this summer ... does that mean you should bet against them? Or pound their futures? And sorting through the mess below the Bills: Dolphins/Patriots aim for Wild Card, any value in Jets' betting? ALSO: BIATHLON ODDS!
AFC North Betting Preview: Buying the Browns, Steelers Gonna Crater?
June 28, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBWhy a Browns' Super Bowl bet is great value, and how you can create your own AFC North Super Bowl bet with two separate wagers. Will the Steelers suck? And do the Bengals have a prayer of winning seven games against a tough schedule? That and more on this AFC North betting preview.
AFC South Preview: Low-Risk Parlay of Futility
June 24, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBWhat's the best betting strategy for a division with two good teams and two bad teams? We break down the AFC South odds and build a parlay of futility for the Texans and Jaguars (and Lions).
AFC South Preview
June 24, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBWhat's the best betting strategy for a division with two good teams and two bad teams? We break down the AFC South odds and build a parlay of futility for the Texans and Jaguars (and Lions).
NFL QB Tiers: Where Does Each Starter Sit for 2021?
June 21, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBWe put each of the 32 (projected) NFL starting quarterbacks into one of six tiers for the 2021 season. -Only Mahomes & Rodgers in Tier 1? -Did we see enough from Herbert? -Does Tannehill deserve the benefit of the doubt? -And a TON MORE
Tiers for NFL Starting QBs in 2021
June 21, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBWe put each of the 32 (projected) NFL starting quarterbacks into one of six tiers for the 2021 season. -Only Mahomes & Rodgers in Tier 1? -Did we see enough from Herbert? -Does Tannehill deserve the benefit of the doubt? -And a TON MORE
Playoff Expansion: Rather Be G5 Team or Middle-Class P5 Team with 12-Team Format?
June 17, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBWhen the College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams, would you rather be a Group of Five team or middle-class Power Five team? We discuss that and more on playoff expansion, including cynicism on the committee's sudden love for the G5, resetting expectations for programs (e.g., Wisconsin, Oklahoma State) and coaches (e.g., Jim Harbaugh, Scott Frost), and wondering if there are any losers with expansion.
Playoff Expansion: Cynicism, Expectations
June 17, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBWhen the College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams, would you rather be a Group of Five team or middle-class Power Five team? We discuss that and more on playoff expansion, including cynicism on the committee's sudden love for the G5, resetting expectations for programs (e.g., Wisconsin, Oklahoma State) and coaches (e.g., Jim Harbaugh, Scott Frost), and wondering if there are any losers with expansion.
NFC West Betting Preview
June 14, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBNFC West Preview: The entire division can't be good ... so who's gonna suck? Why we're pounding the overs for the Rams & Niners Are the Seahawks stuck in a boring limbo? This is a critical year for Kliff Kingsbury and the Cardinals' rebuild.
NFC West Preview: Pounding Rams' & Niners' Overs, Who's Gonna Suck?
June 14, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBNFC West Preview: The entire division can't be good ... so who's gonna suck? Why we're pounding the overs for the Rams & Niners Are the Seahawks stuck in a boring limbo? This is a critical year for Kliff Kingsbury and the Cardinals' rebuild. Updated NFL odds at BetMGM.com
NFC North Betting Preview (& Euro 2020 Betting)
June 10, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBNFC North Betting Preview: Where can you find value amidst the Aaron Rodgers' uncertainty? Are the Vikings' odds (and win total) the best play in the division? Is there a weird Sam Pittman-like feeling for Dan Campbell in Detroit? Euro 2020 Betting Preview: Soccer expert Alex Laing breaks down odds, dark horses, and why he believes there's value in betting against England in the group stage.
NFC North Preview & Euro 2020 Betting Preview
June 10, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBNFC North Betting Preview: Where can you find value amidst the Aaron Rodgers' uncertainty? Are the Vikings' odds (and win total) the best play in the division? Is there a weird Sam Pittman-like feeling for Dan Campbell in Detroit? Euro 2020 Betting Preview: Soccer expert Alex Laing breaks down odds, dark horses, and why he believes there's value in betting against England in the group stage.
NFC East Betting Preview
June 07, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBNFC East Preview: Where are 7 wins for the Eagles? Do the Giants have the best value for division winner odds? Are both Washington and Dallas overrated? Can you take advantage of funky order-of-finish odds? If you like the Cowboys, why you should take them to win the division (+100) instead of make the playoffs (-150). Also: Is college football better when middle-class teams are great? And a brief update on NBA Finals odds. Bet online at BetMGM.com
NFC East Preview: Eagles' Woes, Giants' Value, Washington Overrated?
June 07, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBNFC East Preview: Where are 7 wins for the Eagles? Do the Giants have the best value for division winner odds? Are both Washington and Dallas overrated? Can you take advantage of funky order-of-finish odds? If you like the Cowboys, why you should take them to win the division (+100) instead of make the playoffs (-150). Also: Is college football better when middle-class teams are great? And a brief update on NBA Finals odds. Bet online at BetMGM.com
NFC South Preview: Win Totals, Panthers in Playoffs, No One Sucks
June 03, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBNFC South Preview: Are the Bucs the only team going for something this year? Which win totals are the most attractive? Should you bet the Panthers to make the playoffs (+260)? What will be the NFC South hierarchy three years from now? Also, French Open betting: Why you should bet the French Open, how you win money off the women's bracket, and more. View updated odds for all sports at BetMGM.com
NFC South Betting Preview
June 03, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBNFC South Preview: Are the Bucs the only team going for something this year? Which win totals are the most attractive? Should you bet the Panthers to make the playoffs (+260)? What will be the NFC South hierarchy three years from now? Also, French Open betting: Why you should bet the French Open, how you win money off the women's bracket, and more. View updated odds for all sports at BetMGM.com
NFL & College Football Summer Previews
May 31, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBFor the next three months, we'll break down everything college football and NFL with a 25-episode preview series. On this episode, we talk about how we'll do previews and predictions and what specific topics we'll cover. Send mailbag questions to @HighMotorPod on Twitter.
Week 1 College Football Odds: Early Leans, Advantages of Betting Early
May 27, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBWeek 1 college football odds (plus 56 other games throughout the season) are available on BetMGM.com. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of betting early, Clemson-Georgia, and more.
Pre-Summer NFL Picture: NFC West, AFC South, Raiders, & Elite Tier of Contenders
May 24, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBWe reset the NFL table before the summer, talking about the competitive NFC West, why the AFC South will (or won't) be entertaining, the Raiders' critical juncture, and the elite tier of Super Bowl contenders.
NFL Win Totals (With BetMGM VP Jason Scott), NBA Playoffs Betting Primer
May 20, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBBetMGM VP of Sports Trading Jason Scott joins the show to talk NFL Win Totals: How they're handling the Aaron Rodgers' situation, hardest teams to handicap, what the 17th game means, and more. NBA Playoffs Betting Primer: How to approach the Knicks, Bucks-Heat value, taking a futures position on the 76ers, and more.
NFL Schedule Release: What Does & Does NOT Matter
May 13, 2021 13:22 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBWhat does and does NOT matter from the NFL Schedule Release: Reinforcing win total positions, home-field advantage, Bears, Panthers, and more.
10 Questions: CFB Playoff, Unwatchable Oscar Winners, Geography
May 06, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBBefore diving into college football and NFL summer content, we go off the map with 10 random questions. From the College Football Playoff and future Super Bowl winners to garbage Oscar winners and geography, we ask and answer 10 questions.
What is Rodgers Worth? Best Draft Classes, Win Totals Off the Board
May 03, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBWhat is Aaron Rodgers' trade value? If the Packers wanted to trade him, how many first-round picks could they get? Also: Two teams were the big winners of the NFL Draft, NFL futures betting strategy after the removal of win totals (Packers, Broncos, Lions, Bears, and Vikings), and one MLB series to closely watch this week.
NFL Draft Preview With Thor Nystrom • Rapid Fire Draft Bets
April 26, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBNBC Sports NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom: What will be the biggest mistake of the First Round? Why he loves Rashod Bateman and why Javonte Williams should (and might) be the first running back drafted. And rapid-fire draft betting: Positional bets, team picks, ACC & SEC players, and more.
Betting on NFL Draft Defensive Players - MLB Underdogs are Crushing
April 22, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBDefensive players haven't been shut out of the top 10 in the NFL Draft since the 1940s. Does that mean you should bet the UNDER on defensive players in the First Round? Also: FCS betting picks and MLB underdogs are crushing moneylines this season.
NFL Win Totals: Early Leans on 49ers, NFC East, and Awful Texans
April 19, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBNew NFL Win Totals on BetMGM.com: Breaking down early leans on 2021 win totals, including the 49ers (10), Texans (4.5), and Colts (9.5). And we revisit last week's betting discussion on the No. 3 pick after major line movement.
Trey Lance's Betting Value, Draft Day Tumble is Coming for QBs
April 15, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBThe NFL Draft really begins with the 49ers at No. 3 ... and that means it's a good opportunity to find betting value. We explain why Trey Lance (+450) is the best value pick at No. 3. And after the Air Horn, why it's nearly certain one or multiple quarterbacks will have a serious tumble on draft day. We outline the scenarios for the quarterbacks the 49ers don't take at No. 3.
College Football: Settling for Mediocrity, Storylines Not Getting Enough Attention
April 12, 2021 15:56 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBA FULL COLLEGE FOOTBALL EPISODE for the first time since January 12: Which programs are settling for mediocrity? Should they take a swing or accept where they sit? And: Jeff Brohm, eligibility, Mississippi State, and other storylines we haven't given enough attention to over the last three months.
NCAA Tournament Disappointment Index, What's Next in Betting Calendar?
April 06, 2021 14:14 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBReactions to Baylor's dominant win over Gonzaga: Is it fair to wonder if Gonzaga's soft schedule for 3 months played a factor? Or is that a hot take? Which tourney team is the most disappointed? Gonzaga, Ohio State, Texas, others? And with the tourney over, what's next in the sports betting calendar?
Final Four Betting, Baseball Betting Strategy & Preview
March 31, 2021 23:35 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBFinal Four Betting: UCLA, who was NOT underseeded, is a 14-point underdog against Gonzaga. Is that number big enough to take the Bruins? A potential parlay, the Baylor-Houston spread, first-half Gonzaga-UCLA total. Baseball Betting: How much should you care about last year's numbers? Also, smart win totals, best bets for Opening Day, and more.
Sweet 16 Betting: Pound the Unders, Smart Parlay, Oral Roberts
March 26, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWhat's the smartest strategy for Oral Roberts amidst the public love? And should you take the Baylor moneyline? Also: Gonzaga/Creighton Total, Arkansas/Oral Roberts Total, how to build a strong Sweet 16 parlay, and more on BetMGM.com Sweet 16 odds.
Big Ten Sucks, Loyola Wasn't Underseeded, Early Sweet 16 Odds
March 23, 2021 13:47 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBThe Big Ten has sucked in the NCAA Tournament ... but does that automatically mean the conference was overrated? Also: Mark Turgeon's comments, why Loyola wasn't underseeded, early thoughts on Sweet 16 lines, and what we learned from the first two rounds of March Madness betting.
Bracket Strategy (Perfect vs. Points), Best Bets in the First Round
March 18, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBAre you entering an NCAA Tournament points-based bracket contest or a perfect bracket contest? We discuss the different strategies for each contest and levels of risk you should take. And best bets in the First Four and First Round: Missouri, Oregon, Liberty, Houston, and more.
Oklahoma State Got Screwed, Teams to Fade, 12-5 Love, Don't Bet on Big Upsets
March 15, 2021 00:47 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBShould you fade Oklahoma State and Illinois in the NCAA Tournament after high-exposure late-season runs? The committee screwed the Cowboys with a 4-seed. Also: How to approach the 12-5 games this year, why you won't see massive upsets, breaking down early BetMGM national championship odds, and more.
Breaking Down High-Major Conference Tourneys (Plus the Pac-12)
March 11, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBWe spend five minutes breaking down each high-major conference tournament ahead of Selection Sunday, including opinions on Oklahoma State, UConn, the Pac-12's irrelevance, and more.
Pat Forde: Archie Miller, Indiana Replacements, Love/Hate Tourney Teams
March 08, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBIf Archie Miller is fired, are Scott Drew, Chris Beard, and Mick Cronin realistic candidates for Indiana? Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde talks Indiana, chances of John Calipari leaving Kentucky, tournament teams he loves (and teams he's down on), and what he's watching in conference tournaments. Also: The betting value of Oklahoma State now that EVERYONE knows the Cowboys are good. And should mid-major conference tournaments change their format to favor high seeds?
Spotrac's Michael Ginnitti: NFL Free Agency, Potential Trades
March 04, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBSpotrac's Michael Ginnitti talks NFL free agency and trade possibilities: Teams in terrible shape with the salary cap, J.J. Watt's deal, potential blockbuster trades, Russell Wilson, and more. Also, the power structure in the NFC West: Does Watt move the needle? How much do the Seahawks suck without Wilson? What are the current power rankings?
YOU'RE WRONG: Baylor, Wilson-Watson, Timeouts Suck, Big 12
March 01, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBWe open with 10 minutes on Baylor's struggles and why they're massively concerning before playing You're Wrong: Russell Wilson and Deshaun Watson, Big 12 Final Four picture, college basketball timeouts suck, North Dakota State's new reality, NBA All-Star decision, and more.
College Basketball: Championship Contenders, Stock Report, Falling in Love
February 25, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 59.2 MBTwo weeks before Selection Sunday: Which teams are true national championship contenders? Whose stock is up? And which teams are you falling in love with? And we close the episode with MLB Win Totals: Breaking down totals for the Dodgers, Phillies, Red Sox, and other teams.
Championship Contenders, Stock Report, Falling in Love
February 25, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBTwo weeks before Selection Sunday: Which teams are true national championship contenders? Whose stock is up? And which teams are you falling in love with? And we close the episode with MLB Win Totals: Breaking down totals for the Dodgers, Phillies, Red Sox, and other teams.
Wentz v. Brady: What $33.8 Million Buys, Revisiting 2019 Deal, How Bucs Hit Cap Jackpot
February 22, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBThe Eagles' $33.8-million dead cap hit for Carson Wentz seems HUGE ... but how much does it matter for a bad, rebuilding team? What could $33.8 million hypothetically buy in the NFL in 2021? Revisiting Carson Wentz's $128-million deal in 2019: Why it wasn't a dumb move by the Eagles, other options at the time, and would they have made a similar deal in 2020 if they waited one year? Tom Brady has won seven Super Bowls with low salary cap hits. We break down how that happened in Tampa and w...
Ben Heisler & Sam Herder: Undervalued Teams, Futures, FCS Breakdown
February 18, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBBen Heisler (Sports Illustrated): Most undervalued college basketball teams, futures in college basketball, NBA, and golf to watch, and more. Sam Herder (HERO Sports): Breakdown of the FCS spring season, including concerns, playoff, CAA contenders, and more.
College Basketball: Blue Blood(shed), Overvalued & Undervalued
February 15, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBWe diverted to college basketball this week to discuss the struggles of blue bloods, wondering if this means anything or it's just dumb-luck timing for this many blue bloods to suck. Also: What we learned from Saturday's Top 16 Rankings, the most undervalued and overvalued teams, and what history says about blowout losses by national championship contenders.
NFL Draft Primer With Thor Nystrom: Ranking QBs, Fits for Lance, Seahawks' Stupidity
February 11, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBNFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom ranks the draft's best QB prospects and explains why he's high on Justin Fields. Also, the best system for Trey Lance, how Carson Wentz and Deshaun Watson might affect the QB draft market, the Seahawks' first-round stupidity and more.
Big Picture "Blueprint" Super Bowl Reactions, Strategy for Betting Futures
February 08, 2021 23:59 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBLevel-headed Super Bowl takeaways? We discuss blocking out the noise and on-field overreactions and why we should focus attention on how the Bucs built a Super Bowl champion. Should we apologize to the Bucs for picking against them and doubting them in the playoffs? Do they deserve an apology? And what's the best strategy for betting futures? What teams have good value for next year's Super Bowl?
Super Bowl Props: Strategy, Wild Mahomes' Stat, Rapid Fire Props
February 04, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBHow can you find value from 350+ Super Bowl Prop bets? How far should you reach for fliers? Should you ever double up within the same prop? And we rattle off several props we like for Super Bowl LV. All props available on BetMGM.com
Rams' Super Bowl Swing, Super Bowl Betting (Spread, Total, 1st Quarter, 1st Half)
February 01, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBDid the Stafford-Goff trade move the needle for the Rams as a Super Bowl contender? Was this a good deal for both sides? Super Bowl Betting: Tons of handicapping talk, covering the spread, first quarter and first half numbers, totals, and more. BetMGM.com