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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Episodes
Super Bowl Trends, How to Use ATS History, College Hoops
January 28, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBEvaluating historical Super Bowl trends, the underdog dominance is over, and breaking down favorites who won BUT failed to cover. Air Horn: Philadelphia Flyers at New Jersey Devils And we review college basketball's best ATS teams and what we've learned so far this season as we approach Selection Sunday.
Kevin King, Tom Brady, Swallowing Brutal Losses, Mutual Exclusivity
January 26, 2021 00:48 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBConference Championship Reactions: Football plays are easy to swallow and accept; what Kevin King did in the Packers' loss is NOT easy to swallow and accept. We talk about the difference between football plays and abnormal, non-football plays. Also, why we need to ditch mutual exclusivity in reacting to sports and why it's okay to salute Tom Brady's legacy while acknowledging he SUCKED on Sunday.
MAHOMES IS GONNA PLAY, Tremendous Value for Packers
January 21, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBWith the public terrified of Patrick Mahomes' absence, there's a huge opportunity for value in the Chiefs' line. And why you should feel comfortable taking the Packers against the spread. AFC & NFC Champonship odds at BetMGM.com
Early AFC-NFC Odds, Loads of College Football Talk
January 18, 2021 22:33 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBEarly preview, opinions, leans on Bucs-Packers (-4) and Bills-Chiefs (-3) before jumping into college football talk: Things we saw in 2020 that DID NOT matter and things we missed or didn't talk about enough during the 2020 season. Conference Championship Odds: BetMGM.com
NFL Divisional Odds & Predictions, Home-Field Advantage is Gone
January 14, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBOdds and predictions for each Divisional Round game: -Confidence in the Saints -Is 10 points too much for KC? -Take the Ravens -Disagreements on Rams-Packers -Any appealing over/under bets? Also, home-field advantage is gone in the NFL this year. Road teams are above .500 for the first time ever and disregard the 3-point home-field betting myth.
DeVonta Smith, New National Championship Model, When to Hedge
January 12, 2021 14:52 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBDeVonta Smith's performance in the national championship felt like one of those all-time sports moments. Smith and Alabama were so good that even Clemson-level Justin Fields couldn't have led Ohio State to win. Also, is this the new championship model? Have LSU and Alabama changed the championship conversation? Does this make head-coaching hires like Steve Sarkisian and Lane Kiffin even better? Does it deepen the pool of championship contenders? And hedging: In high-exposure situations, when...
Odds and Predictions: 6 Wild Card Games Plus Alabama-Ohio State
January 07, 2021 00:27 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBNFL Wild Card Odds: Are the Bucs (-8) and Saints (-10) too high? Are the Seahawks (-3.5) and Steelers (-6) the best bets of the weekend? National Championship Odds: Why Ohio State (+7.5) is overvalued and why you should bet against another lights-out game from Justin Fields. Visit BetMGM.com for NFL and college football odds.
Texas' Home-Run Swing, Clemson Got Their Ass Kicked, Bama-Ohio State Odds
January 03, 2021 00:37 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBWhy you should love Texas' attempt at a home-run swing with Steve Sarkisian even if you don't love the hire itself. Stop searching for deep analysis on Ohio State's demolition of Clemson...they whooped Clemson's ass and that's it. And an early look at the BetMGM Alabama-Ohio State odds and why Alabama is the smart early play.
Playoff Betting: Why Clemson, Notre Dame Are Smart Bets
December 31, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIn BetMGM odds: Why Notre Dame (+20) and Clemson (-7) are the smart bets for the College Football Playoff. Also, strategy for first-half lines and timing for your underdog bets.
When to Bet on College Football Playoff Games, Best Bowl Bets
December 28, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBWhen should you bet on the two College Football Playoff games? If you want Notre Dame, should you wait until later in the week? Betting expert Chase Kiddy gives his advice and breaks down betting strategy for bowl games.
Why 2020 Means Little in Playoff Expansion Debate, Hate-Watching the Playoff
December 21, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBAs calls for College Football Playoff expansion grow louder, we need to remember the bizarre 2020 college football season shouldn't be used as a reason to expand (or remain the same). Also, hate-watching this year's playoff field, divisions are idiotic, and more.
Florida's Loss, Arizona Search, Starting the Scott Frost Hot Seat Discussion
December 14, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBFlorida's loss to LSU was shocking but how much did it matter in the playoff picture? What needs to happen for Florida to earn a playoff spot? Who benefitted from the loss? Also: Realistic expectations for Arizona in replacing Kevin Sumlin, and it's time to officially start a long and complicated Scott Frost hot seat discussion.
Iowa State's Path, Miami (FL) Should Be Pissed, Best Bets for Week 15
December 09, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIowa State's No. 7 ranking means you need to take them seriously in the playoff discussion. What needs to happen for the Cyclones to earn a berth? Also: The Big Ten's mess, Miami (FL) should be IRATE over the ACC's decision, how to talk about the Group of Five, and Chase Kiddy's best college football bets for Week 15.
Week 14 College Football Betting: Wisconsin-Indiana, Best Bets & More
December 03, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBBetting expert Chase Kiddy breaks down Week 14 college football odds, including Indiana-Wisconsin, Alabama-LSU and more. Chase gives his best bets for Week 14, games to avoid, and briefly talks early notes on college basketball betting.
Resetting the College Football Playoff Conversation After Ohio State's COVID Issues
November 30, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBWith Ohio State's season in jeopardy, we need to reset the playoff conversation. The playoff committee claims they have no hard requirements for inclusion...but do they? If Ohio State and the Big Ten are out, who benefits? Is Cincinnati back in conversation? What happens to Florida and Texas A&M?
Week 13 College Football Betting: Playoff Rankings' Effect on Strategy, Best Bets
November 26, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBIn the first week with College Football Playoff Rankings, should your betting strategy change? Are there additional opportunities as other bettors react to the rankings? Betting expert Chase Kiddy breaks that down (and explains why Cincinnati should be ranked higher than Ohio State), and gives his best bets for Week 13.
Playoff Rankings Concerns, Indiana and Northwestern's Spots Are Important
November 23, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBTuesday's playoff rankings could give us a glimpse of how the committee might handle a 1-loss Notre Dame vs. 2-loss Florida decision. We break down potential concerns and trouble spots for the committee, discuss if Northwestern's ranking is the most important, and more. Also, breaking down the overrated conversation around Oklahoma State, North Carolina, and USC. And what can we expect from a weird coaching carousel?
South Carolina Candidates, Week 12 College Football Betting
November 18, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBWhat's a realistic expectation for South Carolina's coaching search? Where do the Gamecocks sit in the college football hiring hierachy? If they can't get Fickell or another big name, who might they land? Also, betting expert Chase Kiddy breaks down Week 12 college football betting, including Indiana-Ohio State, Wisconsin-Northwestern, and Oklahoma State-Oklahoma.
Week 11 College Football Betting: Overvalued Indiana, Best Bets & More
November 12, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBCollege football's Week 11 schedule is light...but are there betting opportunities? Betting expert Chase Kiddy breaks down Indiana-Michigan State, Wisconsin-Michigan and other games as he gives advice on best bets and games to avoid.
BYU is Damn Good (But the G5 Path is Gone), Outsiders With Best Chance, Virginia Tech's Issues
November 09, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBWe know BYU is good...but are they top 6 good? Top 8? Regardless, results elsewhere closed an already narrow playoff path for BYU, Cincinnati and the Group of Five. Among outsiders still alive in the playoff hunt, which team has the best chance? Also, ranking teams who won 10 games in 2019, highly paid coaches are struggling, and will the perception of a Liberty loss drive Virginia Tech to fire Justin Fuente?
Week 10 College Football Betting: Georgia-Florida, Pac-12 Return, Best Bets
November 05, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBGeorgia-Florida is the biggest game of Week 10 in college football...but should you bet it? Betting expert Chase Kiddy breaks down that game, the Pac-12's return, two late-night games and more on the Week 10 College Football Betting episode of the High Motor Podcast.
If Not Now, When for Oklahoma State? Pac-12's Playoff Picture, Big 12 Rankings
November 02, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBIf Mike Gundy and Oklahoma State can't win the Big 12 and contend for the College Football Playoff this year, will it ever happen? And where do the Cowboys fit it in the impossible task of ranking the top five teams in the Big 12. Also, the Pac-12 spot in the playoff picture entering their return, and how should we be talking about the Group of Five?
Week 9 College Football Betting: Ohio State-Penn State, Best Bets & More
October 29, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBWhat are the best college football bets in Week 9? Betting expert Chase Kiddy breaks down games to bet and games to avoid.
BIG TEN: Penn State's Debacle, Ryan Day's Apology, Programs Moving Forward
October 26, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBWhy is Ryan Day apologizing to Nebraska? Penn State blew it...how should we talk about that game? And which Big Ten programs are undoubtedly moving forward?
Week 8 College Football Betting: Minnesota-Michigan, Illinois-Wisconsin, Best Bets
October 22, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBMichigan should NOT be a 3-point favorite over Minnesota, betting expert Chase Kiddy says on the Week 8 College Football Betting Preview. Also, breaking down Oklahoma State-Iowa State, Illinois-Wisconsin and his best college football bets.
Big Ten Playoff Picture, Who's the 5th-Best Team in College Football?
October 19, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBWith the Big Ten returning in Week 8, what is the conference's playoff picture? Is it only Ohio State? How are ACC and SEC results affecting Wisconsin? And, who's the 5th-best team in college football? Is there an argument for Texas A&M at No. 5 or No. 6?
Week 7 College Football Betting: Saban Effect, WVU-Kansas, Best Bets
October 15, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBYou'll be watching Georgia-Alabama but should you bet on it? Betting expert breaks down this week's blockbuster, including a line movement prediction after Nick Saban's positive COVID test Also, there's value in West Virginia-Kansas, Tulsa-Cincinnati, and other games in Week 7.
What We DO and DO NOT Know After 6 Weeks of College Football
October 12, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBDo we know who's the 5th-best team in college football? Do we know the ACC's 2nd-best team? Do we know if Oklahoma is a top-two team in the Big 12? Do we know who deserves the most blame for LSU's issues? And much more on this week's High Motor podcast.
Week 6 College Football Betting: K-State, Notre Dame & Best Bets
October 08, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBKansas State should NOT be 9-point favorites against TCU in Week 9, and Notre Dame should be favored by far more than 21 points against Florida State. Betting expert Chase Kiddy breaks down those lines, Texas-Oklahoma, and best college bets for Week 6.
Big 12 and SEC Power Structures, Where Does Pac-12 Fit Into Playoff Picture?
October 05, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBAfter another wild week in the Big 12, what is the conference's power structure? Is Oklahoma still the best team? Is Oklahoma State carrying the Big 12's only playoff chance? What's the SEC power structure? Is Georgia a better team than Florida (but with a tougher path)? And where on earth does the Pac-12 fit into a complicated playoff picture?
Week 5 College Football Betting: Don't Touch Georgia-Auburn, ECU Value, and Best Bets
October 01, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBIn the Week 5 college football betting preview, betting expert Chase Kiddy breaks down the best bets and stay-away games: The Auburn-Georgia game is too complicated to take, keep pounding East Carolina, and what to do with Texas after last week's comeback.
"Is It Too Early to Say..." (Miami is 2nd-Best ACC Team, Big 12 is Screwed, & More)
September 28, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIs it too early to say... The Big is screwed? The Pac-12 has a better playoff shot than the Big 12? Mike Leach is the best hire of the 2020 class? Arkansas will win a game in 2020? Florida is the clear frontrunner in the SEC East? Lincoln Riley can't field a complete team?
Week 4 College Football Betting: Best Bets, Games to Avoid
September 24, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBBetting expert Chase Kiddy breaks down the best college football bets for Week 4 and which games you should avoid. Also, we FINALLY have a late game out west: Because it's the only game on TV at that time, it'll get loads of betting attention...should you bet it or avoid it?
How Does Big Ten's Return Affect Big 12's Playoff Picture?
September 21, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBAfter blasting Nebraska's constant complaining, most recently about their unfair Big Ten schedule, we break down the Big Ten's effect on the Big 12's playoff chances. After Oklahoma State's bed-shitting vs. Tulsa, is the Big 12 in a brutal spot? Can the Big Ten play catch-up after missing the first two months?
Playoff Impact of Big Ten's Return, Week 3 College Football Betting
September 17, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBAfter breaking down the potential playoff impact of the Big Ten's announcement, we look ahead to Week 3: hould your parlay strategy change with a smaller slate? Week 3's best bets include Charlotte-North Carolina, Louisiana-Georgia State and more. And which games should you avoid?
Stop Hyping Iowa State, Big 12's Bad Week Increased Their Playoff Chances
September 14, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBThe Big 12 went 0-3 against the Sun Belt...but losses by Iowa State and Kansas State actually helped put the conference in better position for a playoff spot. Also in the Big 12: Chase is SICK of the Iowa State hype and goes OFF on those pumping the Cyclones as something they're not. Did we learn anything from the ACC? What has your attention in Week 3?
Week 2 Best Bets, "You're Wrong," Did Week 1 Feel Like College Football?
September 08, 2020 23:17 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBDid Week 1 of the college football season feel like college football? In "You're Wrong," we discuss Southern Miss, the most underrated game of Week 2, and more. And betting expert Chase Kiddy breaks down the lessons learned from Week 1 and best bets for Week 2.
15 College Football Predictions for the 2020 Season
August 31, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBBiggest September upset, biggest early-season overreaction, conference champions, playoff field, Heisman dark horse and more college football predictions for the 2020 season.
Group of Five Preview: New Year's Six Dark Horses, Is G5 More or Less Relevant After P5 Cancellations?
August 20, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBAfter Big Ten and Pac-12 cancellations, is the Group of Five more or less relevant compared to a normal season? Also: New Year's Six dark horses, hot seat, the worst good teams in the G5, and where is the G5 in three years?
SEC Football Preview: Dark Horses, Worst Good Team, Hot Seat & More
August 17, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBThe SEC is hell-bent on playing football this year...so Andrew Doughty and Chase Kiddy are breaking it down with dark horses and the worst good team. Also, Derek Mason and Will Muschamp should be on the hot seat, and who's the most irrelevant team in the conference?
OUR PETS HEADS ARE FALLING OFF: Nebraska, Overreactions, Minimum Viable CFB Product
August 13, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBThe Nebraska-Big Ten tension is NOT nothing...this is how big things start. What would happen to the Big Ten (and Big 12)? Also, have we crossed the line of having a real college football season? What is your minimum viable product? And unpacking the overreactions to "this will set back the Big Ten and Pac-12 for years" proclamations.
ACC Football: Hot Seat, Dark Horses, Worst Good Team, Most Irrelevant Team
August 10, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBOn the third episode of the conference preview series, Andrew Doughty and Chase Kiddy discuss dark horses in the ACC, why the conference's hot seat is very cool, and the ACC's most irrelevant team. Also, the conference's worst good team and what the ACC landscape might be in three years.
Pac-12 Football: Dark Horses, Hot Seat, Worst Good Team, Most Irrelevant Team
August 06, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBAndrew Doughty and Chase Kiddy preview the 2020 Pac-12 football season: Which teams are dark horses to compete for the Pac-12 Championship, and who's the worst good team? Also, Pac-12 coaches are on the hot seat, the most irrelevant team, and what the Pac-12 could look like in three years.
Big 12 Football: Dark Horses, Hot Seat, Worst Good Team, Most Irrelevant Team
August 03, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBIn the Big 12 football preview episode, Andrew Doughty & Chase Kiddy discuss why TCU and West Virginia are the worst good teams, and why Iowa State isn't getting enough credit. Also, the non-existent Big 12 hot seat, which team is the most irrelevant, and what the Big 12 will look like 3-5 years from now.
College Football Betting: Futures Strategy, What We're Learning From Baseball
July 30, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBOn this college football betting episode, Chase Kiddy breaks down strategy for the 2020 season: Approaching win totals if they're offered, what we're learning from baseball lines, conservative vs. aggressive betting in the early weeks, and more.
Would You Rather Have Conference-Only Fall Season OR Full Spring Season?
July 23, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBIn our first episode of ONLY coronavirus-related college football talk, we explain why we haven't talked about the virus, and ask, "Would you rather have an abbreviated conference-only fall season or a full spring season? Also, new playoff paths for potential contenders after Big Ten and Pac-12 cancellations
College Football Neighborhoods: The Final Part
July 13, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBIn Part 6 of the College Football Neighborhood series, we created the seventh, eighth, and ninth neighborhoods of college football teams entering this decade. Which teams are relevant? Which teams suck and are rarely in the national picture? And which four teams are so terrible it's comical?
College Football Neighborhoods: Part 5
July 09, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBIn the second-to-last episode of this College Football Neighborhoods series, we crafted the 6th neighborhood of teams entering the next decade. These programs are consistent bowl teams that can pop up for a 9-win season occasionally and sit within national relevance most years.
College Football Neighborhoods: Part 4
July 02, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBBaylor, Miami (FL), and others are locks for the 5th Neighborhood of College Football teams entering the next decade...but who else? Which Big 12 teams? Do Michigan State and Minnesota deserve inclusion?
College Football Neighborhoods: Part 3
June 29, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIn Part 3 of the College Football Neighborhoods series, we create the 4th Neighborhood: The Top 40 Neighborhood. USC, Florida State, and others are locks. Should Miami and North Carolina make this Neighborhood? Where do Group of Five teams land? What Big 12 teams?