The Lion's Edge
488 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 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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Dan Wolken: Final Four, Coach K's Roster Errors, Chris Beard's Future
April 01, 2019 15:45 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBUSA Today's Dan Wolken: Are Big 12 titles and Final Four runs the new normal for Texas Tech basketball? Will Chris Beard stay? Coach K's roster errors, lack of one-and-dones on Final Four teams, Bruce Pearl's attempt to sustain success at Auburn. Also, lane violations! And could Virginia, Texas Tech, Auburn and Michigan State be back next year? A review of who's leaving and returning for each Final Four team.
Jeff Goodman, Jesse Newell: Coaching Carousel, Big 12 and Kansas
March 25, 2019 17:20 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBJeff Goodman updates the college basketball coaching carousel with notes on Steve Prohm, Alabama, Thad Matta, Vandy, UCLA and more. And Jesse Newell on Chris Beard, Texas Tech vs. Michigan, Kansas' personnel decisions and more.
Colgate's Matt Langel, Montana State's Disgraceful Spin, Chase Kiddy's Tourney Betting Tips
March 18, 2019 23:12 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBColgate head coach Matt Langel on the Raiders' first tourney bid in 23 years, why he took the job eight years ago and what he thinks of a first-round matchup vs. Tennessee. Chase Kiddy on NCAA Tournament betting strategy, including first-round games he loves and 12-5 matchups to avoid. Also, Montana State should be ashamed for spinning Brian Fish's firing, and stop oversimplifying the tourney selection process.
Gimel Martinez, Keith Carter, Isaiah Taylor: Losing on Tourney Buzzer Beaters
March 11, 2019 16:16 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBGimel Martinez (Kentucky), Keith Carter (Ole Miss) and Isaiah Taylor (Texas) relive the losing end of March Madness buzzer beaters from Christian Laettner (Duke), Bryce Drew (Valpo) and Paul Jesperson (Northern Iowa).
Connor O'Gara, Ross Uglem: NFL Draft, Targeting, Pac-12-Big 12 Alliance
March 05, 2019 16:30 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBRoss Uglem (247Sports) calls in from the NFL Combine to talk NFL Draft, including why Quinnen Williams is atop his Big Board, Jachai Polite's poor prepration, Devin Bush vs. Devin White and more. And Connor O'Gara (Saturday Down South) on college football's new targeting proposal, Big 12-Pac-12 scheduling proposal, confidence in Joe Moorhead and more.
Mel Kiper Jr., Mitch Light, Daniel Parlegreco
February 26, 2019 19:59 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBNFL Draft: Mel Kiper Jr. on Josh Allen, Nick Bosa and Jarrett Stidham, and Daniel Parlegreco on Josh Jacobs, Will Grier and players who could slide into the first round. College Football: Mitch Light on first-year coaches, Nebraska's Big Ten contention and under-the-radar players for 2019.
Dan Hawkins: Colorado Exit, Recruiting, Coaching Tree
February 19, 2019 14:49 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBUC Davis head coach Dan Hawkins on High Motor: Why he takes (and passes on) jobs, how he looks back on five years at Colorado, the tough days after his dismissal, Keelan Doss, issues with the hiring and firing process in college football and more. Also, college football mailbag questions and a recruiting article that crossed the "overrated" line.
Pete Blackburn: Oscars Preview, The Favourite, Green Book, Roma
February 12, 2019 16:11 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBAndrew Doughty and Pete Blackburn talk 2019 Oscars: Differing opinions on Blackkklansman. The Favourite deserves Best Picture, and Bohemian Rhapsody is trash. Also, did Timothee Chalamat get snubbed for Beautiful Boy? And why do bathroom designers ignore the placement of the toilet paper dispenser?
T.J. Otzelberger, Dan D'Antoni
February 05, 2019 18:06 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBSouth Dakota State's T.J. Otzelberger: Coaching vacancies, Mike Daum, custard withdrawal and more. Marshall's Dan D'Antoni: Lakers' contract issues that kept his brother from taking the Marshall job, Conference USA flex scheduling, Jon Elmore and more.
Brian Rauf: Shaka, Georgetown, Sleepers
January 29, 2019 16:51 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBBrian Rauf of Busting Brackets on Shaka Smart's seat, Georgetown optimism, Big Ten sleepers, and CBB predictions as this week's guest picker. Also, a rundown of NET and the quadrant system, and Chase Kiddy breaks down betting strategy for the Super Bowl.
Jeff Pearlman: Trump & USFL, AAF, John Rocker
January 22, 2019 14:03 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBJeff Pearlman: Objectively evaluating Donald Trump's role in the demise of the USFL, what the Alliance of American Football (AAF) and XFL can learn from the USFL, how the AAF's USFL-inspired player allocation model worked in the USFL and if the NFL would embrace -- or need -- an independent or minor league. Also, why the NFL shouldn't make pass interference a reviewable play and a quick rundown of the college basketball hot seat.
Ben Bolch, Steffi Sorensen
January 15, 2019 19:34 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBBen Bolch of the Los Angeles Times talks Steve Alford's final days, coaching targets for UCLA and how the Pac-12's issues might be attractive for a new coach. Also, ESPN's Steffi Sorensen on transfers, NCAA transparency and challenges of football and basketball sideline reporting...and a game of contrarian poker.
Teddy Greenstein, UCF Newspaper's Collusion Claims
January 08, 2019 17:53 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBTeddy Greenstein (this week's Guest Picker) talks Alabama-Clemson (more surprised by Tide or Tigers?), NFL's eligibility rule and Pat Fitzgerald. And Eddie Messel of Knight News defends the UCF newspaper's reporting of playoff collusion "evidence." Guest Picker Questions: 1. Will Pat Fitzgerald ever leave Northwestern voluntarily? 2. Big Ten West winner in 2019? 3. Will Fred Hoiberg replace Tom Thibodeau again? 4. Who’s USC head coach in 2020? 5. Brandon Wimbush’s transfer destination? 6. ...
Tim Tebow, Ross Dellenger
January 02, 2019 16:42 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBTim Tebow on the College Football Playoff, Urban Meyer, Kyler Murray's future, money dynamic in locker rooms and more. Also, Sports Illustrated's Ross Dellenger on Trevor Lawrence, Brent Venables and college football parity. And is this the start of a trend of younger coaches retiring early?
NCAA's Justin Fields Decision, Hardaway is a Liar, Stop Complaining About Bowl Games
December 18, 2018 16:54 - 25 minutes - 39.5 MBJustin Fields is the most valuable transfer in college football history and has a legitimate case for immediate eligibility. Will the NCAA make the tough decision? Also, Bill Clark should've won AP Coach of the Year, Penny Hardaway is a liar, complaining about bowl games is idiotic, and Dabo Swinney is wrong.
AL.com's Creg Stephenson, P5 Using UCF as Pawn, NCAA Hypocrisy Strikes Again
December 12, 2018 17:05 - 39 minutes - 63.4 MBQuinnen Williams received one first-place Heisman vote. AL.com's Creg Stephenson explains that vote and if he was surprised to be the only one. Stephenson also talks Kyler Murray vs. Bama defense, Mike Locksley's departure and more. And: Power Five power brokers are pretending to care about UCF, NCAA hypocrisy strikes again and why college coaches leaving for the NFL isn't a massive risk.
Playoff Myths, Tom Herman's Hypocrisy, Tua's Dad
December 03, 2018 01:17 - 28 minutes - 44.8 MBThe College Football Playoff committee got it right...again. Debunking myths about the playoff and a reminder that college football isn't fair -- and will never be fair. Also, a couple minor beefs with the playoff committee, Tom Herman is riding his high horse again, College GameDay's bizarre segment on Tua Tagovailoa's dad and some notes on the coaching carousel.
Bill Bender: Urban's Future, Coaching Carousel Mistakes, Playoff Predictions
November 28, 2018 16:08 - 22 minutes - 35.9 MBBill Bender of Sporting News on: Urban Meyer's future, coaching carousel (Mack Brown, carousel mistakes), how UCF's run may affect G5 teams' approach, next outsider to break into annual playoff discussion and playoff predictions.
Irrational Outrage, UCF's Best Option for 2019, Real Reason for Swann's Helton Decision?
November 26, 2018 15:48 - 33 minutes - 53.3 MBUCF must take more control over their 2019 schedule, Kansas State can't allow Bill Snyder to control the program's future, and why do teams waste time substituting during the two-minute drill? Targeting is infuriating, North Carolina can do better than Mack Brown, and the West Virginia blocking call wasn't remotely questionable. Also, Clay Helton is back at USC, but Lynn Swann and the Trojans are still in a tough spot.
Thanksgiving for Bad Teams, USC's Decision, Big 12 vs. Big Ten, UCF is Pissed Off
November 18, 2018 17:42 - 33 minutes - 53.6 MBIf USC fires Clay Helton and they don't hire a big fish like Kyle Whittingham or Matt Campbell, which under-the-radar candidates might Lynn Swann target? For Thanksgiving, what should bad Power Five teams be thankful for? Also, UCF isn't deserving of a playoff spot but they play fun, pissed-off football, and the Big 12 vs. Big Ten playoff debate is fascinating.
Stop Whining About SEC's Cupcake Week, New Nicknames for Tigers & Wildcats of CFB
November 14, 2018 16:32 - 51 minutes - 79.4 MBEvery conference has cupcake games. Stop whining about the SEC's Week 12 slate. Also, 10 percent of all FBS teams are the Bulldogs, Tigers or Wildcats. We discuss alternatives for Auburn, Fresno State, Kansas State and all the teams with shared run-of-the-mill nicknames. Arizona Aviators? Clemson Cottontails? Fresno State Fog?
Divisions Suck, Auto-Bid Playoff is Bad Move, Big 12's Debacle
November 11, 2018 20:27 - 41 minutes - 65.6 MBWeek 11 proved, again, why college football conferences shouldn't be split into divisions and why an eight-team auto-bid playoff format is the wrong move right now. Also, Pat Fitzgerald is a great coach and everyone knows it, the Big 12 Championship debacle, coaching carousel and some Week 11 results you might've missed that could prove big in the playoff picture.
FBS Coaching Stock of Klieman, Houston, Hawkins & Other FCS Coaches
November 07, 2018 16:28 - 42 minutes - 68.3 MBFCS guru Brian McLaughlin talks Mike Houston, Chris Klieman, Brian Bohannon, Will Healy and other FCS coaches that could be in line for FBS jobs. Is Dan Hawkins happy at UC Davis? Is Houston headed to the ACC? Good fits, realistic jumps, guys who will never leave.
Bama Isn't Ruining CFB, Coaching Carousel, Playoff Cynicism
November 05, 2018 16:38 - 53 minutes - 85.4 MBCollege football's targeting rule is entering a new level of embarrassment, breaking down Kansas candidates and the coaching carousel and tough playoff scenarios. Alabama isn't ruining college football, and why is there so much playoff anger when the committee has gone 16-for-16?
Finebaum: Urban Meyer, UCF, SEC East, Syracuse & More
November 02, 2018 19:33 - 20 minutes - 34.5 MBPaul Finebaum joined The Hot Route to talk: Will Urban Meyer be Ohio State head coach in 2019? Who's an outsider program that can break into playoff conversation? Is the SEC East here to stay? Who's an under-the-radar candidate for Maryland? What should be UCF's priorities?
Apologizing to Washington State, Texas Suspension, Fall Weddings
October 29, 2018 02:05 - 47 minutes - 75.1 MBWashington State is a Pac-12 title and College Football Playoff contender and is owed an apology for a bad preseason prediction. Also, Texas' suspensions and the Oklahoma State loss, appreciating unexpected divisional contenders like Utah State and Virginia, and how about Chad Lunsford and Georgia Southern? And a fall wedding horror story for Week 10.
Kirk Herbstreit on UCF, Next Outsider in Playoff, Coaching Hot Seat
October 23, 2018 14:13 - 35 minutes - 56.8 MBKirk Herbstreit talks about his criticism of UCF, which school he'd like College GameDay to visit and which program he could see joining the annual playoff conversation. Also, hot seat questions for Bobby Petrino, Larry Fedora and Clay Helton, and if he sees a dark horse team like Washington State, Iowa or Kentucky reaching the playoff this year.
Teams Who Benefited From Ohio State Loss, Lurking Contenders
October 21, 2018 16:24 - 54 minutes - 85.9 MBWhich playoff contenders benefited the most from Ohio State's loss to Purdue? Are Ohio State and Texas in the same boat? Also, Washington State and Michigan make statements, Iowa and Kentucky are lurking with favorable playoff paths, Jim Harbaugh deserves more credit and Week 9 preview.
Week 7 CFB Betting: NC State-Clemson, Interim Coaches & New Coordinators (& Ariana Grande)
October 17, 2018 13:35 - 38 minutes - 60.8 MBInteresting Week 8 college football odds include NC State at Clemson, Michigan at Michigan State and Alabama at Tennessee. Also, betting on teams with interim head coaches or new coordinators, and an illuminating discussion of odds for Ariana Grande's next suitor. Will she date an actor, singer or athlete next? Or a ruggedly handsome man from Harrisonburg, Va.?
Eliminate Divisions, Refs Suck at This Flag, Wisconsin's QB Play is Embarrassing
October 14, 2018 21:34 - 52 minutes - 83.4 MBInstead of the Big Ten East champ playing a mediocre Big Ten West champ in the conference championship, wouldn't it be better if the conference's top two teams played? Also, Wisconsin's quarterback situation is embarrassing for a program of their caliber, is Texas the favorite in the Big 12 (and why perception matters in the Big 12), and why the hell don't referees call offensive facemask?
Week 7 CFB Betting: Home Dogs in Low-Scoring Games, Win Big Off JMU
October 10, 2018 13:28 - 33 minutes - 53.7 MBWeek 7 of the college football season features several games with low over/under totals in which home teams are underdogs, including Georgia at LSU, Temple at Navy and Miami (FL) at Virginia. Chase Kiddy talks about opportunities in those potential low-scoring games, along with a big opportunity in James Madison's trip to Villanova. The Dukes are coming off a stunning home loss to 37.5-point underdog Elon and could provide a big windfall for bettors who capitalize on oddsmakers' overreaction...
Attacking Week 6 Overreactions, Texas' Playoff Path, Pac-12's Problems
October 08, 2018 02:29 - 43 minutes - 69.4 MBTexas beat Oklahoma, but are the Longhorns in a better playoff spot than the Sooners? Also, we obliterate overreactions to Week 6 outcomes, talk about the Pac-12's playoff problems (and wonder if CU and Wazzu deserve more attention) and put JMU's stunning loss in FBS terms.
IMG Academy's Adam Behrends on Recruiting, Former Players, Proof of Concept
October 04, 2018 14:33 - 27 minutes - 43.7 MBIMG Academy assistant coach Adam Behrends joined The Hot Route to discuss recruiting rules he'd like to see changed, building IMG's first roster in 2013, players' homesickness, Nolan Smith and other top 2019 prospects, the rise of Zack Annexstad, managing players' expectations and more.
Week 6 CFB Betting: Betting Bad Teams, Games in Which Wrong Team is Favored
October 03, 2018 13:42 - 35 minutes - 56.9 MBAdvice for Kentucky's trip to Texas A&M and the Red River Showdown. Also, how to make money off bad teams like UCLA, Rutgers, UTEP and others, games in which the wrong team is favored (e.g. Missouri State at South Dakota) and a $2k parlay includes 14 teams on a $5 bet to win more than $2,600.
NC State, UK and Other Dark Horse Playoff Contenders, Are You Sick of Bama Hype?
October 01, 2018 15:45 - 48 minutes - 76.8 MBAlabama, Georgia, Clemson, Ohio State and the other usual suspects in the playoff race are in good position for another run this season, but what dark horse teams should we watch? If Kentucky, NC State and Colorado aren't legit playoff contenders yet but their schedules and situations are very favorable. Also, Notre Dame's playoff prospects if they lose one game, and are you sick of the Alabama hype? If Bobby Petrino is on the hot seat, are the circumstances fair? And is UCF the clear New Y...
Week 5 CFB Betting: Navigating In-Game Betting, 13-Game Parlay, When to Hedge
September 26, 2018 12:39 - 38 minutes - 62 MBThe North Carolina A&T-South Carolina State game has a total of 34 points. Does that mean you must take the over? What about the 77-point total in West Virginia-Texas Tech? Also, Chase Kiddy talks about navigating live in-game betting, when to hedge your bets and a low-risk $5 parlay with 13 games.
Kentucky's Playoff Path, West Virginia, Low-Reward Road Games
September 24, 2018 00:42 - 59 minutes - 94.1 MBAndrew Doughty and Chase Kiddy wonder why Virginia Tech is playing a road game vs. Old Dominion. Why do teams voluntarily schedule low-reward road games? In the Big 12, is West Virginia that good or does Kansas State suck? Where do the Mountaineers fit into the conference race and playoff picture? Also, when do we take Kentucky seriously? It's only Week 5 but their schedule is extremely favorable for playoff flirtation.
Week 4 CFB Betting: 15-Game Parlay, Jumping on Mistake Lines, Best Days of Week to Bet
September 19, 2018 18:10 - 34 minutes - 54.8 MBEntering Week 4 of the college football season, Chase Kiddy is 18-6 with his weekly FBS and FCS picks and hit a 14-team parlay in Week 2. He has another low-risk, high-reward parlay for Week 4 , along with betting tips for FCS games, jumping on early lines and which days of the week are best for certain lines.
Connor O'Gara on Penn State, Big Ten Playoff Outlook; Shehan Jeyarajah on North Texas, TCU and More
September 18, 2018 19:44 - 50 minutes - 87.7 MBConnor O'Gara of Saturday Tradition and Saturday Down South believes Joe Moorhead saved James Franklin's job in 2016. If that's true, who would be Penn State head coach in 2018? Also, was the Big Ten's bad Week 3 that bad? Shehan Jeyarajah of Dave Campbell's Texas Football talks about North Texas and Seth Littrell's coaching stock. Also, SMU's rocky transition from Chad Morris to Sonny Dykes, impressed with TCU in their loss to Ohio State, and breaking down the Big 12's playoff chances.
Big Ten Overreactions, Pac-12's Playoff Problem, Week 4 Preview
September 16, 2018 23:09 - 1 hour - 105 MBEight Pac-12 teams are still technically alive for the College Football Playoff but even with Washington, Stanford and potentially others, the conference is in a tough spot entering Week 4. Also, the Big Ten was demolished for seven losses to AP unranked teams in Week 3 (yes, Wisconsin's loss to BYU was bad) but was the criticism overdone? Also, previewing potential bets in Week 4, Florida State sucks, and despite TCU's loss to Ohio State, the Big 12 is in good shape.
Week 3 CFB Betting: Juicy FCS Lines, Hurricane Florence, Safe Bets
September 12, 2018 06:53 - 31 minutes - 50.6 MBChase Kiddy went 8-0 in his Week 2 college football picks and hit a 14-team parlay. If you want to make money off college football, you need to listen to him. In Week 3, he likes several FCS lines, gives some safe bets for the conservative bettors and gives advice on games impacted by Hurricane Florence, including Ohio-Virginia in Nashville.
Week 2 Recap, Week 3 Preview: CFP Eliminator, Fumble-Touchback Rule, Replacement for Fedora
September 09, 2018 21:45 - 51 minutes - 81.6 MBNorth Carolina head coach Larry Fedora is square on the hot seat after the Tar Heels' baffling blowout to East Carolina. If North Carolina is willing to pay his buyout and fire him, could they look to an FCS coach? Also, eliminating teams from College Football Playoff contention, the touchback-fumble rule, Boise State needs to crush Oklahoma State in Week 3 and other Week 3 games we're looking at.
Week 2 CFB Betting: Why You Should Bet FCS Games, Games to Avoid
September 05, 2018 15:42 - 22 minutes - 35.5 MBChase Kiddy on why there are big opportunities to win money on FCS games, games he's avoiding in Week 2, late-night games like Boise State-UConn to consider and a $5 14-team parlay to win more than $2,800.
Hot Seat, Cole McDonald, What the Hell is Sumlin Doing With Tate?
September 02, 2018 19:17 - 56 minutes - 88.9 MBAfter Week 1, several coaches are on the hot seat, including Kliff Kingsbury, David Beaty and Larry Fedora? Could Seth Littrell, Blake Anderson and Willie Fritz be candidates if those jobs open up? Cole McDonald is running Hawai'i's run and shoot offense to perfect, Kevin Sumlin broke Khalil Tate, FAU and Troy were among Group of Five teams who failed to deliver. And would an undefeated Boise State make the playoff?
Week 1 CFB Gambling: Conservative Bets, $2,600 Parlay, Games to Avoid
August 29, 2018 15:53 - 23 minutes - 37.8 MBWant to make $2,600 on a $5 dollar bet during Week 1 of the college football season? Gambling expert Chase Kiddy joined The Hot Route to break down how to do just that, along with tips for games to avoid and FCS games to bet. Also, should you bet on a team making a cross-country trip? And how to bet an FCS-Division-II game.
Big 12 Predictions; Sam Herder on Week 1 FCS-FBS Upsets
August 28, 2018 14:39 - 52 minutes - 83.3 MBDerek Duke, Big 12 writer for Heartland College Sports, and Sam Herder, FCS writer for HERO Sports, joined The Hot Route this week to talk Week 1 and make tons of predictions. Duke talked West Virginia's defense, floor and ceiling for Texas, and sympathy for David Beaty. How many wins does Kliff Kingsbury need to keep his job? Who's a Big 12 dark horse Heisman contender? What freshmen could have big seasons? Will a Big 12 team make the College Football Playoff? Herder broke down notable FCS...
College Football Predictions: Coaches Fired, G5 in the Playoff, Overrated
August 23, 2018 20:57 - 50 minutes - 78.8 MB25 College Football Predictions, including: Who's the first head coach to be fired? Which top-25 team loses in Week 1? Which 2017 non-bowl team wins 10 games? Which 10-win team misses a bowl game? Who makes the College Football Playoff?
ESPN Says CFB Isn't CFB; Previews for Georgia, Clemson, Bama
August 22, 2018 12:33 - 20 minutes - 32.3 MBESPN loudly declares that college football OWN THEIR NETWORK doesn't count as college football. We finish the HERO Sports Preseason Top 100 with previews for Georgia, Clemson and Alabama. Does Alabama have an actual concern on defense?
Utah OC Troy Taylor, Predictions from Connor O'Gara of Saturday Down South
August 17, 2018 20:04 - 43 minutes - 70 MBUtah offensive coordinator Troy Taylor talks about his return to college football after 15 years coaching high school football, the development of quarterback Tyler Huntley, and his facing former high school player Jake Browning. Saturday Down South's Connor O'Gara on why Mississippi State is going 10-2 and why Wisconsin is making the playoff this year. Also, predictions for 2019 head coaches at Maryland and Ohio State, and if a Group of Five team will ever make the four-team College Footba...
G5 Teams With Playoff-Worthy Schedules, Teams & Coaches as "Office" Characters
August 14, 2018 21:59 - 51 minutes - 80 MBWhich Group of Five teams have a strong enough schedule to be considered for the playoff? And which college football teams and head coaches are most like characters from characters from "The Office"? Is Mike Leach like Dwight Schrute or Creed Bratton? Is Ryan Howard like Notre Dame?