Get A Grip: The Official Sports Handle Betting Podcast
189 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsGet A Grip is co-hosted by 20-year sportsbook veteran Dave Sharapan and Sports Handle Editor-in-Chief Brett Smiley. The duo talk about sports betting, the industry, and a lot of other stuff: the game of life with the memorable and embarrassing experiences of betting men. We’re not talking picks!
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14. Aaron Rodgers Speculation Spells Betting Madness; All Aboard In Arizona!
July 28, 2021 02:34 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBLast Friday’s news dump about Aaron Rodgers’ possible retirement from football sent some sportsbooks spinning: what to do with win total and futures markets? Sharapan explains how some shops “book defensively” and shares tales about bag men looking to bet big... when they must have known something… and did. Then with an eye toward a big roster of sportsbooks for Arizona’s opening day, the fellas wonder, how many accounts/apps does the average guy have, and how many are funded? And we’re itchi...
13. Easy Money In Spence-Pacquiao?; Why Correlated Parlays Don’t Fly; Olympics Betting Doesn’t Move Needle
July 21, 2021 13:45 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBEric Raskin from US Bets joins to break down boxing’s status and reveals that he’s dropping a big bet on the Errol Spence-Manny Pacquiao fight. Dan is frustrated with limitations on parlay betting, so Dave explains why sportsbooks simply don’t or can’t allow most correlated parlays. Discussion of live golf betting, why Olympics betting doesn’t move the needle, and finally some words on the rise of best ball for fantasy football.
12: New York Sports Betting 'Matrix' Explained; Dan & Dave's Vacation Betting Takes
July 13, 2021 21:52 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBSports Handle reporter Matt Rybaltowski joins to explain the cryptic New York road map. The guys then predict who will be in and out of the enormous NYS market. Sharapan and Back then share observations from the road, from the physical sportsbook experience to the value of Face ID technology.
11. Interview w/ ESPN's David Purdum on future of books, sharps, betting exchanges & bad apples
June 30, 2021 18:14 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBDan Back welcomes ESPN's David Purdum on the podcast to talk about sports betting three years post PASPA. What are sharp bettors role in US regulated betting, will a betting exchange actually work in the US & thoughts on the Parlay Patz sentence.
10. Oh Canada...DB's sports betting experience in MI & Florida back in the news
June 23, 2021 21:50 - 53 minutes - 49 MBIn this week' episode Dan Back is joined by Sports Handle Editor in Chief Brett Smiley to discuss the new laws passed in Canada around sports bettting. Dan talks about an aggravating experience in mobile betting in multiple states....what do DraftKings and FanDuel have cooking in FL...and news and notes around Maine, Washington DC, and karaoke.
9: The Costs of Settling Jon Rahm Bets Either Way; MLB & Sticky Pitchers' Impact On Betting
June 09, 2021 13:24 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBIn this week's episode, Consig is joined by Sports Handle editor-in-chief Brett Smiley to discuss all sports betting aspects of Jon Rahm's COVID-forced withdrawal from the PGA's Memorial Tournament while leading by 6, and the way books handled the unusual result; also Smiley lambasts MLB for its handling of just the latest cheating scandal and they consider how rampant rule violators have impacted honest, legal betting.
8. "Fight" night, Betting Illini & Numbers DO Lie (Sometimes)
June 02, 2021 11:07 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBDave and Dan open with a throwback to start of prop betting (9:05), discuss the lack of odds at US books around the Logan Paul/Floyd Mayweather 'Fight'(12:22), the latest edition of bad betting legislation (28:50), what is the relevance of 'betting percentage' numbers (40:22) & we learn something new about producer Neuby (50:01) .
7. Knish vs. Portnoy/Barstool Beef; ESPNer Seizes on BetMGM's NFL Draft Goof
May 26, 2021 14:09 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBIn this week's episode, Consig and Dan Back carve up the slab of beef between 'Joey Knish' and Barstool Sportsbook face Dave Portnoy, with a wider look at "bonus whores" and "board washers," and then shift to late night kiosk wagers in Las Vegas that allowed an ESPN betting personalty to win $300K on BetMGM's mismanaged NFL draft prop.
6. ‘Get A Grip’ Florida sports betting, DFS Fiasco & biggest post-PASPA surprises
May 19, 2021 14:03 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBIt’s a three drink minimum as Dave Sharapan aka Sportsbook Consigliere and Dan Back of RotoGrinders examine the latest (and concerning) sports betting and DFS developments from Florida’s special session on gambling. Then post-PASPA biggest surprises and biggest non-surprises, plus a dash of ‘Cinnamon’ as the guys consider producer Neuby’s voice and career options.
5. 'Get a Grip': What is Sports Betting Innovation, Futures Betting & Booking
May 12, 2021 15:29 - 56 minutes - 103 MBThis week Sharapan is joined by Dan Back of RotoGrinders.com. They talk about how sports betting has grown with fantasy sports. The guys also spend some time discussing futures betting, innovation in regulated sports betting and if exchanges will work in the US.
4. 'Get a Grip': What is Sports Betting Innovation, Futures Betting & Booking
May 12, 2021 15:29 - 56 minutes - 103 MBThis week Sharapan is joined by Dan Back of RotoGrinders.com. They talk about how sports betting has grown with fantasy sports. They also spend some time discussing futures betting.
'Get a Grip': Action Network's $240M mega sale to Better Collective, And Smiley's Cross Examination
May 05, 2021 13:18 - 51 minutes - 94.3 MBThis week Sharapan and Smiley make sense of Better Collective's acquisition of U.S. competitor The Action Network for nearly a quarter billion dollars. A brief look at the Triple Crown races, horse racing's future and its relationship with sports betting. Plus Smiley's cross examination of Sharapan with a grab bag of random, cutting questions.
4. 'Get a Grip': Action Network's $240M mega sale to Better Collective, And Smiley's Cross Examination
May 05, 2021 13:18 - 51 minutes - 94.3 MBThis week Sharapan and Smiley make sense of Better Collective's acquisition of U.S. competitor The Action Network for nearly a quarter billion dollars. A brief look at the Triple Crown races, horse racing's future and its relationship with sports betting. Plus Smiley's cross examination of Sharapan with a grab bag of random, cutting questions.
3. 'Get a Grip': Florida sports betting? Not so fast; NFL Draft & Lightning(ish) Round
April 28, 2021 12:54 - 1 hour - 115 MBThis week Sharapan and Smiley discuss the deal in Florida: Is sports betting really coming, where, and who's taking the bets?! Some talk about NFL Draft betting and making futures numbers. An extended lightning round covering zombie apocalypse weapons and hockey goons, and some talk about fatherhood and the guys' fathers.
2. 'Get a Grip': The NFL got Sportbooks, Arizona adds betting & lightning round w/ Dave
April 21, 2021 12:26 - 52 minutes - 96.7 MBIn the debut episode, Sharapan and Smiley make introductions, break down the NFL’s ‘tri-exclusive’ official sportsbook deals; consider when enough sports betting advertising is enough; discuss the Askren-Paul boxing debacle; Smiley cross examines Sharapan with a wide-ranging Lightning Round; and they guys look at the Arizona sports betting market after its recent legalization.
1: 'Get A Grip` Podcast: Sharapan and Smiley get the ball rolling
April 14, 2021 14:24 - 2 minutes - 4.9 MBIn just under 3 minutes, Sharapan previews the show (debuts next week) and how the Consig-Smiley friendship began with love at first DM.
The Online Casino - Why There is no True End Game
March 31, 2020 16:07 - 8 minutes - 7.45 MBJJ From Sports with Facts talks on the Online Casino and why you really need to avoid it at all costs. This discussion is more on the mental aspect of the Online Casino and not so much on the specific games themselves. You'll want to make sure you click away from the Online Casino long before you find yourself in the Lobby. SharpSide is the home of the sports betting community, from the team that brought you RotoGrinders. SharpSide's content, leaderboards, promotions, and contests all cater ...
Reverse Line Movement - The Double Edged Sword
March 25, 2020 21:45 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBJJ From Sports with Facts talks on Reverse Line Movement in Sports Betting and why it's not always as good as many assume. SharpSide is the home of the sports betting community, from the team that brought you RotoGrinders. SharpSide's content, leaderboards, promotions, and contests all cater to sports bettors who are looking to have a fun and profitable betting experience! Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler
Why It's Almost Never Warranted to Buy Points in Sports Betting
March 24, 2020 20:35 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MBWhy a sports bettor should rarely ever buy points betting sports. Also, the rare scenario where buying points may be found to be +EV SharpSide is the home of the sports betting community, from the team that brought you RotoGrinders. SharpSide's content, leaderboards, promotions, and contests all cater to sports bettors who are looking to have a fun and profitable betting experience! Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler
FREE College Basketball Betting Pick: Arizona vs Washington
March 11, 2020 02:49 - 6 minutes - 12.3 MBIn College Basketball (NCAAB), the Arizona Wildcats go up against the Washington Huskies in the PAC12 Conference Tournament. Can Washington beat Arizona in back to back games to keep their March Madness hopes alive or will Arizona be able to avenge their recent loss? Betting Spread - Arizona -4.5. Total 139. Free Prediction SharpSide is the home of the sports betting community, from the team that brought you RotoGrinders. SharpSide's content, leaderboards, promotions, and contests all cater...
FREE College Basketball Betting Pick: Hofstra vs Northeastern
March 10, 2020 13:26 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBIn College Basketball (NCAAB), the Hofstra Pride go up against the Northeastern Huskies in the Colonial Athletic Association Conference Finals. Can Hofstra end their tremendous regular season with a trip into March Madness or will Northeastern be able to avenge both its losses? Betting Spread - Hofstra -2. Total 140. Free Prediction SharpSide is the home of the sports betting community, from the team that brought you RotoGrinders. SharpSide's content, leaderboards, promotions, and contests ...
FREE College Basketball Betting Pick: Ohio vs Buffalo
February 25, 2020 14:34 - 5 minutes - 7.97 MBIn College Basketball (NCAAB), the Ohio Bobcats host the Buffalo Bulls. Can Ohio avenge their loss to Buffalo from earlier this time at home, or will Buffalo stretch their winning streak up to 5 games? Betting Spread - OHIO -1 vs BUFF. Total 150. Free Prediction
FREE College Basketball Betting Pick: Oklahoma vs Baylor
February 18, 2020 16:05 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBIn College Basketball (NCAAB), the Oklahoma Sooners host the Baylor Bears. Can Oklahoma bounce back after their Kansas loss at home or will Baylor continue to dominate through the Big12 as they have all year. Betting Spread - BAY -3.5 vs OU. Total 134. Free Prediction
FREE College Basketball Betting Pick: Toledo vs Miami OH
February 11, 2020 15:32 - 5 minutes - 7.42 MBIn College Basketball (NCAAB), The Toledo Rockets host the Miami Ohio RedHawks. Can Toledo get right at home after struggling in their recent games or will Miami Ohio give them a hard time? Betting Spread - TOL -10 vs MIA-OH. Total 145. Free Prediction
FREE College Basketball Betting Pick: Northern Illinois vs Kent State
February 07, 2020 16:07 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBIn College Basketball (NCAAM), the Northern Illinois Huskies (NIU) host the Kent State Golden Flashes. Can NIU continue their winning streak here at home or will Kent be able to avenge the home loss a few weeks ago?
FREE Super Bowl 54 Picks and Predictions: Chiefs vs 49ers
January 31, 2020 13:14 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBIn the NFL, Super Bowl liv (54) will be played between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers on 2/2/2020. Can Pat Mahomes and the Chiefs continue to roll offensively towards a ring or will Jimmy G and the 49ers defense prove too much? Betting Spread - KC -1.5 vs SF. Total 54.5. Free Prediction + Props
FREE College Basketball Pick: Clemson vs Syracuse
January 28, 2020 14:47 - 6 minutes - 9.38 MBIn College Basketball (CBB), in the ACC, the Clemson Tigers host the Syracuse Orange. Can Clemson bounce back off a bad road loss or will Syracuse extend their winning streak? Betting Spread - CLEM -1.5 vs CUSE. Total 134.5. Free Prediction
FREE College Basketball Pick: Ohio vs Toledo Jan 21
January 21, 2020 13:47 - 6 minutes - 9.16 MBIn College Basketball (NCAAB), the Ohio Bobcats host the Toledo Rockets. Can Toledo build on their recent win or will Ohio be able to pull the upset at home? Betting Spread - Toledo -2.5 vs Ohio. Total 142. Free Prediction
FREE College Football Betting Pick: LSU vs Clemson 1-13-20
January 13, 2020 16:08 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBFree Prediction for The National Championship in College Football (NCAAF) between the LSU Tigers and the Clemson Tigers. Can Joe Burrow end his epic season at LSU on a high note or will Trevor Lawrence and Clemson prove they are still the team to beat? Betting Spread - LSU -5.5 vs CLEM. Total 68.
FREE College Football Betting Pick: Louisiana vs Miami Ohio Lending Tree Bowl
January 06, 2020 13:30 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBIn College Football (NCAAF), the Louisiana Lafayette Rajin Cajuns travel to the Lending Tree Bowl to face the Miami Ohio RedHawks. Can Miami Ohio keep pace with Lafayette's robust offense or will the Cajuns prove too much to handle? Betting Spread - LAF -14 vs MIA(OH) Total 55. Free Prediction
FREE College Football Betting Pick: Tennessee vs Indiana Gator Bowl
January 02, 2020 14:42 - 7 minutes - 9.88 MBIn College Football (NCAAF), the Indiana Hoosiers travel to the Gator Bowl to face the Tennessee Volunteers. Can Tennessee and their stout pass defense add to their 5 game winning streak or will Indiana's passing attack prove too much? Betting Spread - TENN -2.5 vs IND. Total 54.5. Free Prediction
FREE College Football Betting Pick: Virginia Tech vs Kentucky Belk Bowl
December 31, 2019 14:03 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBIn College Football (NCAAF), the Kentucky Wildcats travel to the Belk Bowl against the Virginia Tech Hokies. Can Lynn Bowden Jr. continue to lead a dominant run game or will the Hokies be able to give him trouble and grind out a win? Betting Spread - Virginia Tech -2 vs Kentucky. Total 46. Free Prediction SharpSide is the home of the sports betting community, from the team that brought you RotoGrinders. SharpSide's content, leaderboards, promotions, and contests all cater to sports bettors...
FREE College Football Betting Pick: Florida vs- Virginia Orange Bowl
December 30, 2019 14:24 - 8 minutes - 17 MBIn College Football (NCAAF), the Virginia Cavaliers travel to the Orange Bowl for the Florida Gators. Can Bryce Perkins keep the Cavaliers in this or will Kyle Trask and that Gator pass rush prove to much? Betting Spread - FLA -14.5 vs UVA. Total 54.5. Free Prediction.
FREE College Football Betting Pick: BYU vs Hawaii 12-24
December 24, 2019 16:19 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBIn College Football (NCAAF), the BYU Cougars travel to the Hawaii Bowl in 2019 to play the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. Can Hawaii hold the fort at home and cap off a 10 win season or will BYU prove to be too much? Betting Spread BYU -1.5 vs HAW. Total 64. Free Prediction
FREE College Football Pick: Utah State vs Kent State 12-20
December 20, 2019 13:35 - 9 minutes - 12.3 MBIn College Football (NCAAF), in the Frisco Bowl, the Utah State Aggies go up against the Kent State Golden Flashes. Utah State comes into this game winning 3 of 4 games, and Kent State comes in winning 3 straight games. Which team will better ride their momentum in the Frisco Bowl and leave with a victory. Betting Spread - Utah State -6.5 vs Kent State. Total 67.5. Free Prediction.
FREE College Basketball Pick - Auburn vs NC State 12/19
December 19, 2019 13:22 - 7 minutes - 9.98 MBIn College Basketball (NCAAB), the Auburn Tigers host the NC State Wolfpack. Can Auburn hold the fort and remain undefeated or will NC State be able to continue their strong play and pull the upset here? Betting Spread - AUB -8. Total 151.5. Free Prediction. SharpSide is the home of the sports betting community, from the team that brought you RotoGrinders. SharpSide's content, leaderboards, promotions, and contests all cater to sports bettors who are looking to have a fun and profitable bet...
FREE College Basketball Pick - Illinois vs Michigan 12/11
December 11, 2019 15:00 - 8 minutes - 12 MBn Men's College Basketball (NCAAB), the Illinois Fighting Illini host the Michigan Wolverines. Can Illinois bounce back after a few close losses or will Michigan be able to grab their first road win? This game airs at 9:00 PM EST on the BTN Network. Betting Spread - MICH -1.5 vs ILL. Total 142.5. Free Prediction
FREE College Football Pick: LSU vs Georgia SEC Championship
December 06, 2019 12:45 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBIn College Football (NCAAF), the SEC Championship is between, the LSU Tigers and the Georgia Bulldogs. Can LSU continue to cause havoc to everyone behind Joe Burrow or will Georgia's top defense be able to cause trouble for LSU? Betting Spread - LSU -7. Total 55.5 Free Prediction
FREE College Football Pick: Oklahoma vs Baylor BIG 12 Championship
December 05, 2019 14:33 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBIn College Football (NCAAF), the BIG 12 Championship is between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Baylor Bears. Can Baylor once again keep pace with Oklahoma and maybe pull the upset or will Oklahoma with a slight shot at the BCS be heavily motivated and focused to win big here? Betting Spread - OU -9 vs BAY. Total 9. Free Prediction
FREE Friday Night College Football Pick - San Diego State vs Fresno State
November 15, 2019 14:51 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBIn College Football (NCAAF) in the Mountain West Conference on Friday Night, the San Diego State Aztecs host the Fresno State Bulldogs. Both teams are coming off a loss, but which team will grind out the win in what's epected to be a low scoring affair? Betting Spread - SDS -1 vs FRES. Total 43. Free Prediction
FREE NFL Thursday Night Football Betting Pick - Browns vs Steelers
November 14, 2019 15:58 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBIn NFL, on Thursday Night Football (TNF), the Cleveland Browns host the Pittsburgh Steelers. Can Baker Mayfield lead his team to a much needed home win or will Mason Rudolph and the stout Steeler defense be able to pull the road upset. Betting Spread - CLE -2.5 vs PIT. Total 41. Free Prediction.
FREE Friday College Football Betting Pick - Washington vs Oregon State
November 08, 2019 14:23 - 5 minutes - 8.04 MBIn College Football (NCAAF) on Friday Night, the Oregon State Beavers host the Washington Huskies. Can the Beavers keep up their good play despite an upgrade in competition or will Washington correct itself here after a few tough PACK12 match-ups? Betting Spread - WAS -10 vs OSU. Total 65. Free Prediction
FREE Thursday Night Football NFL Betting Pick - Raiders vs Chargers
November 07, 2019 14:47 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBOn Thursday Night Football (TNF) in the NFL, the Oakland Raiders host the Lost Angeles Chargers. Can Philip Rivers and the Chargers build off their two game winning streak in Oakland or will the surprising Raiders behind Josh Jacobs and Derek Carr be able to pull a win out at home? Betting Spread - LAC -1 vs OAK. Total 49. Free Prediction
FREE Friday Night College Football Pick Navy vs UConn
November 01, 2019 14:56 - 6 minutes - 9.28 MBIn College Football (NCAAF), the Navy Midshipmen host the Connecticut Huskies. Can Navy's triple option dominate this game or will UConn be able to keep this close? Betting Spread - Navy -27 vs UConn. Total 54.5. Free Prediction
FREE Friday Night College Football Pick - Colorado vs USC
October 25, 2019 17:59 - 6 minutes - 8.34 MBIn College Football (CFB) in the PAC12, the Colorado Buffaloes hosts USC Trojans. Can Colorado bounce back after some bad losses or will USC be able to build off their big win vs Arizona? Betting Spread - USC -11.5. Total 64. Free Prediction
FREE Thursday Night NFL Pick - Vikings vs Redskins
October 24, 2019 13:06 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBOn Thursday Night Football (TNF) in the NFL, the Minnesota Vikings host the Washington Redskins. Kirk Cousins goes up against Case Keenum in which both QBs are playing against their old teams. Can Keenum keep the Skins in it or will Cousins and his plenty of weapons around him prove too much? Betting Spread - Vikings -16.5 vs Redskins. Total 42. Free Prediction
FREE Friday Night College Football Pick - Oregon vs Colorado
October 11, 2019 11:04 - 5 minutes - 11.6 MBIn College Football (CFB) in the PAC12, the Oregon Ducks host the Colorado Buffaloes. Can Justin Herbert and this Oregon offense finds it's stride here or will Colorado continue to be a thorn in the PAC12 conference? Betting Spread ORE - 21 vs UC. Total 59.5. Free Prediction
FREE Thursday Night NFL Betting Pick: Patriots vs Giants
October 10, 2019 14:10 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBOn Thursday Night Football (TNF) in the NFL, the New England Patriots host the New York Giants. Can Tom Brady and his defense continue their dominance against a depleted Giants team or will Daniel Jones be able to pull off some magic and keep this close late? Betting Spread - NE -17 vs NYG. Total 41. Free Prediction.
FREE Friday Night College Football Betting Pick - San Jose State vs New Mexico
October 04, 2019 19:55 - 8 minutes - 17.5 MBIn College Football in the Mountain West, The San Jose State Spartans host the New Mexico Lobos. Can San Jose hold down the fort minus about a touchdown or will New Mexico be able to keep pace against San Jose's poor defense? Betting Spread - San Jose - 6.5 vs New Mexico. Total 67. Free Prediction.
FREE Thursday Night NFL Betting Pick - Seahawks vs Rams
October 03, 2019 15:26 - 16 minutes - 31.7 MBOn Thursday Night Football (TNF) in the NFL, the Seattle Seahawks host the Los Angeles Rams. Can the Sean McVay's Rams with Jared Goff bounce back on the road or will Pete Carroll's Seahawks with Russell Wilson hold down the fort. Betting Spread - SEA -2 vs LAR. Total 49.5. Free Prediction. Also, added a player prop bet for Jared Goff