Bovada's At Odds Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Head oddsmaker at Bovada Sportsbook Patrick Morrow joins longtime podcast host Seth Everett for a weekly podcast about the latest odds in sports gambling. They discuss the latest odds and info from the NFL as well as College Football, the NBA, MLB, NHL, and much more. The insight behind the odds and the recommendations that any player needs before placing their bets.Check out Bovada Sportsbook at bovada.lv.
Patrick and Seth preview the Final Four with an updated look at Bovada’s future positions, what the house is rooting for, and where the early money is. On the women’s side, Patrick notes the closing gap between the lady and men’s betting handle and continues to root for an Iowa/South Carolina final.
After Arsenal held City to a draw in Manchester how does the Premier League race look with 9 games to go? Is there a new favorite at the top of the table?
And with the Frozen Four also underway the fellas consider the curious venues selected for the regionals and the attraction of NCAA hockey to young Canadians.
Patrick and Seth look back at the first weekend of March Madness to discuss what went right, and wrong and how bettors did over the opening 4 days. And with Kentucky exiting the tournament early what are the costs and benefits to a sportsbook to have an underdog win but to have a ratings-grabber like Kentucky exit?
After one week of the women’s tourney, Patrick breaks down the betting comparisons between the men's and women’s game and why the house is very much rooting for an Iowa/South Carolina final.
The fellas look ahead to the Sweet 16 games and discuss where the early money is, who are the biggest favorites, and where the underdogs might be howling.
The bracket is set, and Syracuse is out (sorry Seth!) but another underperforming ACC team somehow snuck their way into the big dance. Despite the promotion of their own NET rankings to guide the selection process how did the NCAA once again get it wrong? And with the transfer portal already open what does the future of the NIT look like?
The fellas break down all four regions including which #1 seed is the underdog in their region and which teams are getting that early Cinderella betting love.
Patrick looks at the Women's NCAA tournament, what could end up being a dream final, and why the house will largely be cheering for chalk in the Women’s version while rooting for chaos on the Men’s side.
Caitlin Clark breaks the all-time NCAA scoring record and Patrick and Seth look at the rise of popularity in women’s hoops. Patrick breaks down the betting numbers of the WNCAA and looks back to last year’s final which did both massive TV and sportsbook numbers.
The fellas look to the NFL Combine to discuss who was there, who wasn’t, and how much can be made of an event like this when handicapping the draft itself. And what was all that talk about Xavier Worthy?
Seth laments the scheduling nightmare Arsenal finds itself in with them still in contention for 3 major trophies as he and Pat’s hypothetical travel plans are thrown into disarray.
With March Madness just a month away Seth looks at the ratings so far on the season and whether a blueblood run can help bolster the NCAA’s numbers. And is the transfer portal helping or hurting the NCAA’s attractiveness with casual fans?
Liverpool takes home the Carabao Cup with in dramatic fashion and Patrick starts plotting out how to get to Anfield one last time before Klopp leaves at the season’s end.
And with Patrick finally beginning to thaw out in Canada he and Seth look at the updated Stanley Cup odds, a 4-way race for the Hart Trophy, and a new wrinkle from Bovada – Worst Overall Record odds.
Patrick and Seth are still thawing out as Pat re-acclimatizes himself with Canadian winter. Seth embraced it fully in his attendance of the latest NHL Stadium Series game in New Jersey.
The two look back at the NBA All-Star weekend after the game itself was widely panned and wonder what future versions of the event may look like. While the Slam Dunk and other Skills contests on Saturday are becoming less and less attractive the performance of Sabrina Ionescu vs Steph Curry did prompt the Bovada traders to post some unique markets as to what she’ll do next, including whether or not any NBA team gives her any shot.
With the NBA at All-Star break, Patrick breaks down the updated futures board. And with Man City dropping points Pat and Seth take a look at the Premier League table and where City, Liverpool, and Arsenal’s odds currently lie
Pat and Seth look back at another Super Bowl win for the Chiefs that once again left the bookies smarting as the public continues to wonder “How could you make Patrick Mahomes an underdog?” In a plodding game with no breakout stars, how high did the odds get for Jauan Jennings and Harrison Butker to win MVP? And looking ahead to next season who does Bovada have as the favorites to host the Lombardi Trophy?
Seth discusses the ratings for the game, the Swift effect, the future of the league, and Mahomes’ impact.
With football behind us, the fellas peak at the current NHL standings, how their teams are holding up, and which surprises so far have the best case for keeping their current form.
Patrick and Seth take an updated look at the Super Bowl game lines to see where the line has settled in advance of Sunday’s game. Seth wonders about the impact on locals of the game being played in Vegas (thoughts and prayers to those flying in private jets). After looking at the latest MVP odds for the game Patrick goes through some of the crazier and edgier prop bets that his team has cooked up
Seth gloats about Arsenal beating Liverpool and Patrick calls for a purple jersey (kit?) purge. Patrick confesses that he’s a serial accent appropriator.
Patrick shares how Taylor Swift's conspiracy theories helped drive some of their prop creation. He and Seth put their tinfoil hats on to briefly discuss John Lennon, JFK, and Ronald Reagan.
Former NFL MVP and Super Bowl champ Marshall Faulk joins the show to help preview the big game. The guys discuss the future of the Lions and the competitiveness of the NFC North going forward. And can Brock Purdy’s supporting cast carry the 49ers offense against a recently rejuvenated Chiefs defense?
Patrick and Seth break down the Super Bowl early lines and which direction the early bets are going. Looking at the MVP odds Patrick and Marshall identify an attractive 75/1 shot. And with the first 150+ Super Bowl props already on the board at Bovada Patrick breaks down one of the most popular bets, the national anthem.
Conference championship weekend is now set with the Ravens hosting the Chiefs and the 49ers hosting the Lions. Can Lamar Jackson keep up his MVP form and send Baltimore to the Super Bowl? What will the 49ers offense look like with Deebo Samuel’s health status in question? And where do the Bills go from here?
Seth weighs in on Aaron Rodgers “alleged” hole-in-one and questions the timing of his social media release during a Packers playoff game.
And with Nick Saban retiring and Kalen DeBoer en route to Tuscaloosa Patrick gives an updated look at the college football futures board for Alabama and Washington
With the Wildcard Weekend behind us Patrick and Seth look at the remaining teams vying for this year’s Super Bowl and what went wrong with the teams that bowed out as early as they did. Are both Mike McCarthy and Nick Sirianni on the hot seat?
Their seasons have been anything but dominant but once again we have the Chiefs and Bills meeting in the playoffs in what will be Patrick Mahomes' first career road game. Can the Bills get over the hump here and continue their season’s turnaround? And will whoever’s left standing be healthy enough for the Ravens?
And in the NFC a pair of upsets have moved the 49ers right into the driver’s seat. While Detroit, Tampa, and Green Bay are playing good football at the right time will it be enough to knock off the current Super Bowl favorites?
Patrick and Seth take a look at the upcoming Super Wild Card weekend with previews of each game. The Dolphins blew their AFC East lead and face the Chiefs at Arrowhead while the Bills, who a month ago were underdogs to even make the playoffs, get a limping Pittsburgh Steelers with TJ Watt expected to miss this weekend’s game. Dallas finished the season by winning the NFC East and Mike McCarthy was rewarded with some uncertain comments about his future from Jerry Jones
The fellas do an inventory of all the various streaming services they use for sports and recreational viewing. With weekday football all but over the guys begin to cast a wandering eye towards basketball. Seth kindly acknowledges recent FA Cup performances.
Seth and Patrick usher in the new year with a recap of college football’s semi-finals and a look at what’s at stake in the last week of the NFL’s regular season.
With the Premier League at its halfway point can Liverpool continue to fend off City and Arsenal? And how do teams in multiple competitions balance fitness and tactics? Seth breaks down the NHL outdoor game in Seattle with eyes on attending his 3rd one of these games next January.
The fellas preview the national championship game, Seth begrudgingly admits the CFP committee got it right and the guys wonder which team they’ll be arguing shouldn’t have been left out next year.
The Cowboys and Eagles both stumble further opening up the path of the 49ers as both NFC and Super Bowl favorites. Patrick and Seth discuss both Dallas and Philadelphia’s limitations but also how they’re still very much in the Super Bowl mix. And does anyone want to play the Bills right now?
Seth discusses the change in branding between FIFA and what’s now ESPN FC while Patrick waxes poetic about the old Football Manager games.
With bowl season upon us and the transfer portal open Seth peacocks the recent addition of Kyle McCord to the Orange and is way too excited about the Boca Raton Bowl. Does Syracuse want ‘Bama?
Patrick pulls himself together after the Ohtani rollercoaster leaves Toronto fans w/ Blue you-know-what. He and Seth discuss the rumor mill that both excited Dodgers and Jays fans but also had bettors already taking World Series shots on the Jays in anticipation of his signing. Given the circumvention of the luxury tax, will MLB reign this in, or do the financial blue bloods of the league have yet another weapon to distance themselves from the rest of the riffraff?
In the NFL the Week 14 games saw very little separation at the top of the standings and left the playoff race even further muddied. Can Dallas’ talent overcome coaching? And can the Bills use their Kansas City escape as a boost in advance of a must-win matchup vs the Cowboys?
The college football playoff committee has once again left someone feeling slighted and wishing playoff expansion was already here. Patrick and Seth discuss the idea of fairness vs quality of playoff games and wonder how long and much more expansion is needed before Syracuse starts feeling left out.
Looking to the NFL Pat is grateful for a Packers bail out of the books on Sunday night and the fellas preview the Cowboys and Eagles and the Bills and Chiefs. The Cowboys are still fighting to make up ground in the NFC North and the Bills are now genuinely at risk of missing the postseason altogether.
The fellas shake off the turkey sweats and take a look back at college football’s rivalry week and wonder, with re-alignment, if we’ll ever get a weekend like that again. Looking ahead to the conference championship weekend what are the possible scenarios that will determine the four teams selected for the playoffs?
The guys take a look at the NBA In-Season tournament and whether that’s moving the needle for fans. Will various tiebreakers like the margin of victory continue to keep games competitive late?
With the tennis season all but wrapped up Pat takes a look at 2024 Majors odds and how Djokovic, Alcaraz, and the rest stack up on each surface
It’s Thanksgiving week and Patrick and Seth are talking turkey, the NFL and college football’s big rivalry games. Ohio State is traveling to Ann Arbor in what is a de facto play-in game for the College Football Playoff (with apologies to Iowa). Washington looks to beef up their resume as they host the Cougars in the Apple Cup and Georgia and Alabama will be looking to simply escape this weekend unscathed ahead of their matchup in the SEC Championship game.
In the NFL this is the best the Lions have looked heading into Thanksgiving in a long time and the Cowboys are no slouches themselves as double-digit favorites over the Commanders on Thursday afternoon. In the nightcap how will Geno Smith’s injury from Sunday impact his ability to move the ball against a healthy 49ers team looking to get some breathing room in the NFC West?
Somehow, the Broncos ended up besting the Bills on Monday night, and all of a sudden the Bills find themselves sitting at .500. Where have things gone wrong for a team that had preseason hopes of hoisting the Lombardi trophy? And did anyone else catch that Trevon Diggs tweet?
The fellas look at the NBA In-Season Tournament and the differences between pricing that and the NBA Championship futures and how much variance can and will impact a single elimination tournament.
And with the Michigan investigations threatening to upend the Wolverine's undefeated season, Seth wonders how much longer Jim Harbaugh will stay coaching the college ranks.
College basketball is back and Patrick and Seth discuss the utility of so many games early in the season. Can the excitement of upset wins in November hold up against their meaning for teams hoping for one of the coveted 64 March Madness spots?
After a fantastic weekend of games on both sides of the Atlantic, the fellas look ahead to Week 10. Coming off a bye can San Fran finally right the ship against the 6-2 Jaguars? And can Cleveland’s defense prove that they’re for real and slow down this Ravens offense?
Patrick checks in on his Maple Leafs who are seemingly able to score at will but defensively couldn’t stop a beach ball. Can Toronto give Bovada’s Head Oddsmaker a decent show on Wednesday evening with him in attendance against the Ottawa Senators?
With the Chiefs falling to Denver, the Eagles barely escaping the Commanders and the 49ers losing yet again your fearless podcasting heroes are once again left scratching their heads and wondering which team can we confidently call the best in the NFL.
The NBA is still shaking off the cobwebs but we already have a big early-season trade with James Harden heading from the Sixers to the Clippers. The Clippers have seen their title odds improve slightly and with the Harden headache removed Daryl Morey can resume weighing in on global conflicts.
The Heritage Classic has come and gone and Patrick and Seth discuss the betting angles that come up with these unique outdoor events.
And the fellas look ahead to the weekend’s games with marquee matchups between the Dolphins/Chiefs and Cowboys/Eagles.
It was another banner weekend for the sportsbook punctuated by stunning upsets of the Bills and 49ers. As the fellas look back on the first seven weeks of the season they discuss the league’s surprises and where teams and players have over and underperformed so far.
The NBA returns and with it comes squeaking floors, load management, and, this season, an in-season tournament. While Pat and Seth applaud Adam Silver for his creativity they’re unsure how much this will move the needle.
And with MLB looking ahead to the World Series what kind of ratings are in store and how will the games hold up against 50 Days of Football, the Frozen Frenzy, and the return of the hardcourt?
The 49ers pushed one wide right, the Jets chased Jalen Hurts all over the field and Bovada had its best NFL Sunday of the season.
With the Dolphins righting the ship against Carolina who will come out on top when they take on the Eagles Sunday night? Can the Bills shake off a mistake-filled game against the Giants and put another nail in Bill Belichick’s coffin?
The fellas also check in on the MLB playoffs and welcome the return of the premier league after the international break. Patrick clarifies the betting rules for abandoned soccer matches. Pat and Seth resolve not to pay Aaron Rodgers to be a guest.
The colors on the leaves are changing, the Blue Jays have been eliminated and the Maple Leafs once again prepare to crush the hearts of their fans – Fall has arrived.
Pat and Seth take a look back at the top games of the weekend as Oklahoma upset Texas, USC and Caleb Williams got taken to triple-overtime by Arizona and Notre Dame once again came up short in prime time.
The fellas discuss the injury status of Joe Burrow and the risks taken by the Bengals organization, preview Kansas City-Denver and whether Sean Payton might be one-and-done in Denver, and wonder whether the Browns can keep it close hosting San Fran with a curiously low point spread.
In the NFL the Jets once again come up short but is there reason for optimism with the strides Zach Wilson made against the Chiefs? Will the Broncos' defense finally find their form this weekend or will Wilson be able to convert the many doubters?
The Cowboys travel to Santa Clara to take on the 49ers in this week's marquee matchup. Can the Cowboys show that they're a serious contender in the NFC or will San Fran solidify their frontrunner status?
In College, Texas takes on Oklahoma at the Texas State Fair in their last Big 12 matchup before departing for the SEC. With both teams having legitimate playoff aspirations who will come out on top and where's the money currently?
Finally, the MLB playoffs are here and Patrick and Seth look back on the regular season and how the various rule changes played out after 162 games.
Seth and Patrick look back at a wild weekend of football that saw the Dallas Cowboys blow a layup against Arizona and even a potential Love Story in Kansas City while the Bears were hoping to Shake It Off.
Meanwhile, the Dolphins continue their impressive start to the year dumping 70 points on Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos. Can the Dolphins keep their winning ways going as they take on the Bills this Sunday? And where do the Broncos go from here after 3 disappointing losses in a row?
And if the NFL and NCAA-F odds don’t interest you, Swifties, we’ve got you covered as well.
Pierre Garcon joins the show this week to discuss how the NFL season is shaping up after two weeks and how he feels the Washington Commanders stack up against the rest of the NFC East. We also have him size up who he thinks is the best wide receiver in the league, what head coaches are making a difference early on and who he thinks is the best team right now.
Patrick and Seth discuss the impasse the Jets find themselves at, what can they do to salvage the season and whether it’s worth trying to integrate someone new under center.
And with Arsenal back in the Champions League Seth laments the careful balancing act that comes up with juggling such a heavy schedule of meaningful contests. Patrick sadly cannot relate.
The Aaron Rodgers era in New York is over as quickly as it started. It took only 4 plays for the former MVP to exit off-broadway and, despite the stunning upset win of the Bills, the Jets are for now looking at Zach Wilson as their QB1. How long will the Jets hand him the reigns and who are the leading contenders to jump in if Wilson stumbles?
If the Jets are smarting how bad do the Bills have to feel? Josh Allen’s gunslinging ways got the better of him and if Stefon Diggs was frustrated this offseason one can only imagine what’s going through his mind after a chokejob like that.
And with the Chiefs losing a tough opening game and a strong Jags team coming up next how vulnerable is Kansas City this year? Can the return of Chris Jones right the ship? And how effective will Travis Kelce be coming off of injury?
Terrell Davis joins the show this week to help Patrick and Seth preview the start of the NFL season and what the future (and Futures board) looks like for the Denver Broncos. Will a new head coach and a full offseason of preparation for Russell Wilson right the ship or will they once again be doomed to the cellar of the AFC West? And which running back does the former Hall of Famer think has the best chance to break 2,000 yards rushing this year?
And in Flushing, we're more than halfway through a US Open that's been filled with marathon matches, a wide-open women's bracket, and Djokovic/Alcaraz once again lining up for yet another championship clash.
Thank goodness we survived the summer. Football is back.
Former NFL running back Fred Jackson joins the show this week to discuss the state of the running back in 2023, what it was like playing in front of the Bills Mafia, and how he thinks his former team shapes up this season.
The US Open is underway and Seth shares some of the conversations he’s had with players in attendance. Patrick continues to gripe about the Men’s final being played on the same day as the NFL opening Sunday.
And with the whole NCAA week 1 schedule shortly upon us, the fellas look at some of the more exciting matchups. Patrick reminds listeners about the house betting rules which may impact games that are blowouts.
The NFL Preseason is a couple weeks in and Patrick and Seth take a look at the players fighting for roster spots, the teams looking to take a step forward, and, of course, what the betting has looked like so far.
After another championship classic, the fellas look back at Alcaraz vs Djokovic and examine what, if anything, separates these two ahead of the US Open.
And with baseball looking towards September, the guys take a look at the standings, the storylines and sensations so far, and some curious front office micromanaging of their on-air talent. Seth shocks listeners with a surprise endorsement of the new-look MLB.
Football is life! Patrick and Seth celebrate the return of the English Premier League with both Arsenal and Liverpool picking up right where they left off last season. The fellas compare Messi’s recent run and the rise of the MLS to what the Saudis are looking to do with signings like Neymar.
The fellas take a look at the NFL Preseason action underway and note that while the gameplay isn’t aesthetically pleasing that there are still more than a few angles for aspiring sharps to attack.
Patrick returns from Vegas, gives his 2023 take on the city, and subsequently burns any future sponsorship possibilities with a Canadian airline
It's the 150th episode! With college realignment news what does this mean for the new super conferences and the teams left behind? Seth & Patrick break down the seismic shifts in college sports.
The US Women bow out early in the Women's World Cup and Patrick and Seth discuss the balancing act of needing the Team USA for betting handle on the event but the liabilities that came with them. While the team's early exit might be positive for so-called parity what do ratings and betting look like with them now out?
There are no rating concerns in Miami, however, as Leo Messi has taken the MLS by storm scoring seven goals in his first four games and rocketing Inter Miami into the favorite role for the Leagues Cup. How much more money has been bet on the MLS since his joining and how much money will Bovada be forced to pay out if they win the whole thing?
There are no punches pulled this week as Patrick and Seth welcome 2-time heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs to the show. With the Jake Paul and Nate Diaz fight upcoming the guys examine the state of boxing, whether the Pauls are more influencers than athletes, and what boxing needs to do to maintain relevancy in the years to come.
Shannon shares the highs and lows of his career, the density of talents in Brownsville, Brooklyn, and his new film about his famous neighborhood. You’re guaranteed to feel like a champ after this week’s episode.
After some of the league's top running backs hosted a Zoom call to discuss the disrespect at their position Patrick and Seth take a look at the evolution of arguably the most punishing job in pro football. How many of them are worth the big deals they're looking for and how can teams accommodate them in a league focused more on passing and quarterbacks that are already mobile threats?
The Basketball Tournament is underway and Seth shocks the world with his rooting interest. Patrick relies on Google to inform him as to what this is. The hosts show their solidarity with running backs and SAG-AFTRA and threaten to sit out training camp.
Patrick returns from Costa Rica and discusses the time spent with his expanding team (including a few fans of the show) as well as the ins and outs of their legal system.
He and Seth react to the Alacaraz/Djokovic final and whether that match’s quality reinforced the need for Best 3 of 5’s or whether it was just an exception.
The fellas look ahead to the Open Championship and consider a surprising tournament favorite who just months prior was looking more bridesmaid than the bride.
And with bad weather hitting both Canada and the US northeast the guys look at their favorite sports documentaries for those rainy (or smoky) days indoors.
It's the All-Star break and Patrick and Seth take a look at everyone's favorite (or least hated) star-studded exhibition game. Patrick breaks down the Home Run Derby action and how the betting has grown on the event over the years.
Shohei Ohtani continues to leave us speechless but the Los Angeles Angels have started to fade begging the question as to whether they'll be sellers at the trade deadline. If Ohtani leaves what's his most likely landing spot? And despite risk of injury or trade, did Bovada actually settle Ohtani early as the AL MVP winner?
And as Wimbledon draws towards its conclusion Pat and Seth look at the tournament gameplay so far and the potential awkwardness for the All England Club if a Russian or Belarussian ultimately wins the major.
Patrick takes some time from his Costa Rican getaway to join Seth to discuss where we’re at after a busy NBA and NHL free-agency period. Where will Dame Lillard end up landing and will Miami Heat backers be caught holding the bag?
Patrick laments the state of the Leafs after another post-season disappointment but with the Bruins losing many key members has the East finally begun to open up? What kind of impact will Taylor Hall and Connor Bedard make on the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks?
The fellas discuss their favorite Yogi Berra quotes and how his witticisms (and a certain cartoon bear) have often overshadowed his hall of fame talents on the field
Patrick and Seth catch their breath in what’s usually a quieter time of the year to look at the sports of summer. How do bookmakers keep up with the in-game odds when the Angels scored 24 runs in a game? And for low-data events like the London MLB series, how is the over/under handicapped?
In the aftermath of the NBA Draft the fellas discuss the controversy surrounding Shams Charania and the 2nd overall pick. In the light of suspensions of NFL players for betting on sports, what are the leagues (and their partners) getting right and wrong?
And while the Saudi Public Investment Fund isn’t completely over the finish line with the PGA they’re continuing to look elsewhere and flex their financial muscle. Which team (or league) will they next look to add to their trophy case?
- "The Junkyard Dog" Jerome Williams joins the show and he and Pat discuss their favorite Toronto Raptors memories including an iconic Williams dunk over an NBA hall of famer. Seth discusses Georgetown, and Syracuse and how the NIL is continuing to disrupt the college basketball landscape.
And with Bradley Beal traded to the Suns the fellas take a look at the updated futures board and debate the merits of chemistry and cohesion vs so-called Super Teams.
Pat and Seth round up the US Open where Rory was once again a bridesmaid, Wyndham Clark made the big shots when it counted, and a major golf event where you could literally hear a pin drop.
The fellas react to the PGA-LIV merger announcement and what this means for the future of pro golf. How does the PGA reconcile its past comments with the reality of this new deal? How do the “loyal” PGA players feel after the heads of the tour ultimately decided there was a price that’d be worth it?
Pat and Seth look further into the concept of sportswashing touching on World Cups, Olympic games and the current state of pro sports ownership around the world. Can we finally stop looking to large corporations and non-profits (that create a good deal of profits for their partners) as moral arbiters?
And just in case you were interested in betting content, Patrick breaks down the US Open including whose favored and where the midweek money is coming in.
The Heat have tied up the NBA Finals at one game a piece with the series heading back to Miami. What are the updated series odds at Bovada and how much is Patrick sweating a Heat win now? The fellas discuss which player is the face of the league in 2023.
In the French Open, we’re down to the quarter-finals and while Iga Swiatek’s path is wide open on the Women’s side Novak Djokovic will once again need to overcome an incredibly talented Spaniard on the clay surface if he can keep his hopes of a Grand Slam alive.
Pat surprises Seth with some superhero knowledge and the two wax poetic about the Ted Lasso series finale and how well it holds up vs other all-time TV greats.
Bruised but ultimately not beaten the Miami Heat survived a potentially historic Celtics comeback to claim their spot in the NBA Finals where once again they will be underdogs. Can the Nuggets knock them off to claim their first franchise title or will Playoff Jimmy burn the oddsmakers one last time?
And not to be outdone in their own backyard the Florida Panthers prepare to lace up against the Vegas Knights with both franchises looking for their first Stanley Cup win. Vegas might be the ever-so-slight favorites but after knocking off the Bruins, the Leafs (sigh), and Canes this Panthers team definitely does not feel like an underdog.
Patrick returns from his overseas excursion and he and Seth take a look back at the PGA Championship weekend as both Brooks Koepka and the LIV Tour claim a massive win.
In the NBA it’s becoming harder and harder to figure out who or what is going to stop Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. How bad is this result for the Bovada’s futures board? Can the Denver Nuggets bail out the bookies fresh off of their sweep of the Lakers?
And while the NHL may not have big market teams remaining in the quest for Lord Stanley’s Cup there’s been no complaint about the quality of the games. Can Florida continue their improbable run? And where does Bobrovsky’s playoff performance rank vs the all-time greats?
The podcast goes global as Patrick joins us from Ireland, where he continually tells everyone he is on a "work" trip.
2x WNBA All-Star Ivory Latta joined the show (not from Ireland). She had an open discussion about the state of women's basketball as the WNBA season is about to tip off. She discussed the NCAA Women's National Championship Game which saw 10 million viewers. She also expressed her excitement that Britney Griner is returning to play WNBA basketball this year, and told extraordinary tales about her 6 seasons playing overseas.
Patrick and Seth wrap up the podcast talking about the latest odds for the conference finals in both the NBA and NHL. They also break down the AL East in Major League Baseball.
The second round of the NHL Playoffs is underway and Patrick and Seth do their best to mentally recover from the early poor start of the Leafs and Devils. Can Toronto battle back from being cup favorites to the longest shot left on the board? And in the West, the Oilers have come out firing to take both the series and the overall Stanley Cup odds by force. Can McDavid and Draisatl bring Lord Stanley back to Edmonton for the first time since Gretzky and Kurri?
In the NBA the West is as wide open as it gets with the fashionably late Lakers and Warriors rounding into form at the right time and the Suns and Nuggets continuing their consistent yearlong play. And in the East can Jimmy Butler and Coach Spoelstra’s Heat keep shocking the oddsmakers? Is it Boston’s conference to lose?
Pat and Seth take a look at the last few weeks of the Premier League regular season to check on Arsenal’s title odds, Liverpool’s top-4 odds, and who’s staring down the barrel of relegation
With the Leafs and Devils both safely through the first round Patrick and Seth give an unbiased look at round two and beyond. And with Boston dropping a shocker against the Panthers who's the new Stanley Cup favorite?
And while Seth may grumble at blowouts in close-outs the boys give their due to a compelling opening round of the NBA playoffs. With Milwaukee stunned who's now got the inside track in the East? And in the West what kind of ratings and betting records with the Warriors/Lakers produce?
And it wouldn't be May without the Kentucky Derby. Patrick goes through the favorites and where the early action is.
It’s NFL Draft week and Patrick and Seth do their best to navigate the previous workouts, the current whispers, and all the other intrigue leading into Thursday night. Will it be Bryce Young, CJ Stroud, or Will Levis as the 1st QB selected?
The Packers and Jets blew up the futures board with a megadeal sending Aaron Rodgers to New York in return for picks as the former Packers QB finally gets his wish to Lambeau Leap out of Green Bay. Can the Jets make a play for the AFC East divisional crown? And what will a rebuilding Packers team look like?
After the first week of the NHL Playoffs, the fellas recap the highs and the lows (including their heart rates) of overtime thrillers, third-period comebacks, and how the playoff picture now looks.
Patrick and Seth take a look back at an exciting opening weekend of the NBA playoffs including some early post-season surprises. Can the Kings deny the doubters and keep up their winning ways against the Warriors? And how many of these early injuries will turn out to be series-defining?
The NHL playoffs are also underway and the fellas do their best to park any partisanship as they preview the Leafs, Devils, and the other 14 teams vying for Lord Stanley’s Cup. Despite Boston’s historically good season, Pat makes a case for all 16 teams winning it all.
Patrick and Seth share different sports streaming service gripes (but are willing to retract if any of them wish to buy ad space).
With the regular season complete and the play-in games about to tip former NBA champ Vernon Maxwell joins the show to help preview the NBA playoffs. Which teams are legit contenders and who will be bowing out immediately? Are the Lakers getting hot at the right time? Can the Kings continue their Cinderella run?
Patrick and Seth look back at the Masters and discuss the dominance of Jon Rahm and the performance of the LIV golfers that had both the PGA and Bovada sweating on Sunday. And while Tiger Woods is always a liability for books the fellas wonder how much he has left in the tank.
Seth looks ahead to the NHL playoffs and wonders if he’ll have to return to a building he swore never to return to.
It’s Masters week and Seth and Patrick take a look at the favorites, the significant liabilities, and where the early money is at. Will the LIV golfers spoil the fun? Can Tiger Woods provide yet another improbable payoff for bettors? And if not, how many ways can you bet against him?
The fellas look back at the NCAA Championship game and the overall highs and lows of this year’s tourney that saw ratings and betting handle drop whereas the women’s game set all kinds of records.
And with the NHL Playoffs creeping up the guys discuss their Round 1 plans, hopes (and anxieties), and whether anyone can stop the Boston Bruins.
We’re down to 4 teams as Connecticut, FAU, Miami and San Diego State continue their improbable run in one of the most wide-open tourneys in recent memory. Mateen Cleaves once again joins the show to discuss the tourney’s highlights and which players have now become household names among casual fans. Against the show’s better judgment, we once again try and predict a tourney winner.
And MLB’s Opening Day is upon us. Seth and Patrick look at the futures board, discuss the top teams in the league, and what both the on and off-field product might look like with new rules changes and ambiguous financial situations for a lot of top clubs.
Michigan State is on to the Sweet 16 which means Mateen Cleaves again joins the show to help us preview the second weekend’s games.
Patrick breaks down what the opening weekend of March Madness looked like for an oddsmaker, where the upsets were, and where the house lost big. Can anyone else challenge Houston and Alabama who appear to be on a national championship collision course? Can Drew Timme and the Zags finally take that leap?
Seth and Pat discuss the World Baseball Classic and lament that while the quality of play has been strong that the timing of the event has removed some of the shine from the event
It’s March Madness and Patrick and Seth are joined by former Michigan State star Mateen Cleaves to help break down this year’s bracket and give the inside scoop as to how impactful a coach like Tom Izzo is in March. Mateen goes way off the board for a darkhorse pick and he and Seth reminisce about the Seattle Supersonics.
Bovada debuts its Million Madness bracket with $1,000,000 in guaranteed Crypto, Cash, and other Bonuses and the fellas talk bracket strategy for pools big and small.
Patrick and Seth recap their time together in New Jersey (does anyone remember the score of that game?) and discuss the difference between Quebecois and New Jersey French.
Patrick has traveled south of the Canadian border, and the fellas have done their first-ever in-person recording of the podcast! Patrick and Seth record “live” from the Prudential Center in New Jersey where the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the New Jersey Devils in what could possibly be a future playoffs matchup. During the course of the podcast, Patrick breaks down the ins and out of NHL oddsmaking and what moves these numbers both pre-match and in-play while Seth was, despite the final score, the consummate professional. Mostly.
It’s also conference tourney week and the guys take a look at the ACC and SEC odds, where the action’s at, and which teams might be flying under the radar. And with Derek Carr signing with the Saints what does the updated futures board look like? Will the Jets be able to lock up Aaron Rodgers or any other QB1?
With the NHL trade deadline quickly upon us, Patrick and Seth take a look at the updated futures board. With so many Eastern Conference teams leveling up their talent, how tough will this year’s path to Lord Stanley be?
Conference tourney week is fast approaching and with the bulk of the season now behind us the fellas take a look at the top teams in college hoops, which teams have shocked oddsmakers, and who do the analytics and betting community both like as we head into March.
And while Bryce Young has opted to skip the NFL Combine who’s poised for a breakout performance? Will any records be broken? And whose draft stock is likely to climb before April?
With the NBA All-Star weekend behind us Patrick and Seth catch their breath and look at how the season began and where we’re at now including an updated look at the Bovada futures board. After an otherwise ho-hum event in Utah, the fellas discuss the practicality of these events (across all leagues) going forward and take issue with Adam Silver’s load management questions.
And after the first week of the XFL Patrick breaks down what he likes and dislikes about the league and the challenges of pricing lines with so little player data and the rules unique to the league.
The guys peer across the pond and look at the updated EPL futures in what’s largely a two-horse race. Can the Gunners keep their impressive season or will it be Man City yet again?
Patrick and Seth take a look back at the big game and how the final result worked for and against Bovada. How likely are we to see a return of the Eagles and Chiefs next year? Is it too early for Mahomes to be discussed as the potential greatest of all time? And was that really worth a defensive holding penalty?
With the game decided the fellas go discuss some of the crazier props, the brilliant gameplay, and the emergence of Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen as a top-tier NFL booth team.
And with both American Football seasons now coming to an end the fellas discuss where their betting board attention is now focused.
It’s Super Bowl week!
Patrick and Seth look at the updated line, where the action is, and what the final line could be come Sunday. How healthy will Patrick Mahomes be? How many of his offensive weapons will be able to play and at what capacity? And how many different ways can people bet the Super Bowl at Bovada?
In the NBA the fellas discuss the Kyrie Irving trade to the Mavericks and the shifting futures board. Can the Mavs take the next step toward an NBA title or will Irving be more distraction than an asset?
The Super Bowl is upon us and Patrick and Seth take an early look at where the line opened, where it’s currently at, who’s betting on what, and what the early prop betting action looks like.
What will Patrick Mahomes' health status be for the game? How many of his receivers will be back at 100%? And do the Eagles have a single flaw in their game for Kansas City to exploit?
Two-time Super Bowl winner Lawrence Tynes joins the show to recap his own experiences in the big game, what it’s like for kickers to prepare and what may have been happening inside Brett Maher’s head in his last two playoff games, and where he might end up next year.
It’s conference championship weekend and the odds have never been tighter with all four remaining teams all within a (slightly weighted) coinflips chance of making it to the Super Bowl. How will Patrick Mahomes’ ankle injury impact the Chiefs' offense and what would the difference in odds be for a Chiefs team with Mahomes out, limited, or at 100%?
The NFC has come down to the two best-rated teams in the conference and likely the two best coaches. What will separate these teams on Sunday and who will blink first? Can the 49ers limit Hurts’ explosive playmaking and can Purdy avoid turnovers in a game likely to be decided by a razor-thin margin?
And in Australia, the first major of the year is underway and Patrick and Seth take a look at a resurgent Victoria Azarenka and just who might be able to stand up to Djokovic.
Patrick and Seth take a look back at a fantastic Super Wildcard Weekend (still no commission for that) where the big dogs punched above their weight and largely kept things close while Tom Brady and the Bucs saw their season end the same way it started with an offense that could just never get it together.
What do we think of Doug Pederson’s aggressive 2-pt conversion attempt? What would Lamar and Tua under center mean in those close games? And what surprises await us in the Divisional Round?
The fellas discuss the best sports documentaries currently available and how it’s elevated their fandom, especially with sports outside of the traditional US sphere.
Week 18 is wrapped and we’re down to 14 teams left with dreams of hoisting the Lombardi trophy. What were the big surprises of the final week of the season? What could the NFL do better to avoid teams celebrating failure? And how much fun are Dan Campbell’s Lions?
While it’s now win-or-go home Patrick and Seth breakdown which teams have a legit chance of making a deep playoff push and which ones will likely be playing for a solitary extra game check. And how did the NFL’s “no contest” change the landscape of the AFC playoff race?
The guys take a moment to salute the efforts of the original Red Zone channel going off-air and share their thoughts on the new YouTube deal.
Patrick and Seth discuss the Damar Hamlin situation and what this means for the game, the players, the league, and most importantly, Hamlin and his family. Inside a night of tragedy what went right, who got it right and where did the league, miss?
After brilliant semi-final games, how does the college football national championship look to shape up? Can TCU continue its Cinderella run against the top team in the nation? Can Georgia’s defense rebound after Ohio State showed some cracks in its armor?
And the fellas discuss the Winter Classic in Boston and how it stacked up vs previous iterations.
While fans and oddsmakers alike have gotten used to star players resting more and more during the regular season was the Nets resting 9 players on Saturday a bit of overkill? How meaningful is the NBA regular season if teams can feel comfortable resting the majority of their active roster?
Looking at Qatar the fellas break down what has been an exciting (and upset-heavy) World Cup and look at what might be driving some of the more unlikely results in what has in many ways been a very unique tournament
And in the NFL the boys look ahead to Week 15 where the Bills look to cement their spot atop the AFC East, the 49ers look to lock up the NFC West, and the Lions and Jets due battle to keep their wild-card hopes alive.
The World Cup has progressed to the knockout stage and while Canada and the United States are both out Seth and Patrick nonetheless continue with their breakdown of the tourney.
It’s Week 14 in the NFL and the 10-2 Vikings are road underdogs to the 5-7 Lions. Can the Vikings prove the haters (including Pat Morrow) wrong and live up to their record? Can the Dolphins bounce back against a Chargers team fighting for their playoff lives? And who exactly is Brock Purdy and how is he a 4-pt favorite over Tom Brady and the Bucs?
And it’s a quiet week in college football with just Army/Navy on the board before we dive into bowl season. Patrick sits back and lets a guest analyst preview one of the oldest and most prestigious rivalries in college football.
The fellas break out their post-Thanksgiving stretch pants and dig into what’s leftover in the college football season. It’s Championship Week and this might be the most intriguing one in years with two very tight win-and-you’re-in games and a couple of outsiders looking for chaos.
In the NFL the boys take a look at the Dolphins regaining their early season form against the NFC West-leading 49ers in what could very well be a Super Bowl preview. Meanwhile, the Bills have a tough road matchup against the Pats and the Jets may have finally found themselves a QB in their own playoff push.
And with the group stages wrapping up the boys take a look at what they’ve seen so far both on and off the pitch and where the tournament is headed next with the pretenders gone and the contenders remaining.
Happy Turkey Week, folks! Patrick and Seth look at the buffet of betting options available as the World Cup joined the NFL and the NCAA's Rivalry Week ensuring that at seemingly all hours of the day we'll have meaningful, high-level athletic competition.
In the NFL the fellas break down a Bills team that looks a bit out of whack, a Cowboys team that might be playing their best football in years, and a Vikes squad hoping that it'll be pumpkin and not another slice of humble pie this week.
Michigan/Ohio State meet once again at the stakes couldn't be higher with a College Football Playoff berth likely on the line, and can Notre Dame play spoiler against USC?
And with the World Cup underway can the games themselves successfully “sports wash” the actions of FIFA and the Qatari government?
The World Cup in Qatar is shortly upon us and Patrick and Seth air their grievances about a winter tournament being played and the impact it has on the various European domestic leagues.
In the NFL the Bills lose one for the ages against Minnesota and suddenly find themselves in 3rd place in the AFC East. While they’re still Super Bowl favorites is there cause for concern after two straight weeks of Josh Allen making key missteps?
Looking ahead the fellas preview the Packers and Tennessee as Green Bay will be in must-win mode for the rest of the season and the Titans look to secure their spot atop the AFC South standings. And can the Vikes keep their detractors down with a strong performance against the Cowboys or has their success been naught but a…Purple Haze?
The midterms are (mostly) all wrapped up and Senate control may once again be decided by a Georgia run-off. Patrick and Seth take a look at what went down Tuesday night and what exactly happened to turn a Red Wave into a Red Trickle.
With many Donald Trump candidates failing to cross the finish line and with Ron DeSantis pulling off a blowout victory in Florida, how has the 2024 Presidential odds board moved? Will Trump think twice about running? Will DeSantis be emboldened enough to challenge the former president?
And with the Democrats potentially salvaging Senate control will this cool the calls for Biden to not run again? Patrick and Seth discuss the Democratic party’s bench of potential nominees and game out which candidates could eventually find themselves battling it out in less than 2 years time.
The US Midterms are upon us and Patrick and Seth break down the key races in Pennsylvania and Georgia. Can the GOP take back both the House and the Senate? How much will voter apathy drive next Tuesday’s results?
Despite their poor results will the Houston Texans outdraw the Houston Astros ratings-wise next Thursday? Pat and Seth dive in to the Bucs and Rams as both teams look to salvage their season. And the cream of the crop in the AFC, the Bills, and Chiefs, are both 13-pt favorites this week. Is this number too high for bettors?
And in college football, we have a de facto SEC Championship play-in game between Tennessee and Georgia. Can the Vols keep their magical season going? And can Brian Kelly eliminate Alabama from postseason contention?
The Jets and Giants are a combined 11-3, as we all predicted, and the Bucs and Rams are below .500. Besides the Bills, Chiefs and Eagles are there any other contenders lurking out there? And how many teams are all of a sudden facing must-win games?
In College Football, Clemson escapes thanks to some home cooking, leaving Syracuse and Seth Everett eyeing the Orange Bowl as consolation. But they’ll have to get past Notre Dame and the rest of the ACC first. Can they continue their impressive start to the year or will the Fighting Irish begin to right the ship on what’s been a disappointing campaign?
And after leaving the sport behind Seth Everett is back covering the MLB just in time for the World Series. Nice gig if you can get it! He and Patrick look at the current World Series, MVP, and the other ins and outs available for the Fall Classic finale.
Three 100-win teams have been eliminated from the playoffs (so far!) and Patrick and Seth discuss the implications of the expanded playoffs further diluting regular season success and what this means regarding the difficulty of MLB Futures trading.
Over in college football, the boys take a look back at the incredible Tennessee/Alabama game as well as why a loss didn’t really hurt Alabama’s title hopes all that much. The boys give their condolences to Mississippi State (21-pt underdogs) who will be offered up as a sacrifice to the Crimson Tide come this Saturday.
And in the NFL both the Bills and Eagles are off giving us an opportunity to look at some of the 2nd tier teams trying to separate themselves from the Pack. Can the 49ers find some consistency at home? Will Russell Wilson ever look like #DangeRuss again? And when will the Giants finally get some respect?
The Blue Jays exit the postseason in dramatic fashion and Patrick officially hands the MLB postseason fan baton to Seth who just might be coming out of MLB reporting retirement! The fellas take a look at the current ALDS and NLDS series prices and note that while there are clear favorites the MLB playoffs are very much up for grabs.
The boys take a look back at the NFL week that was including another great game in London, another Cooper Rush victory, and an MNF thriller. Can the Cowboys continue to defy the skeptics (and the odds) on SNF? Will the Eagles continue to make their case as NFC favorites?
It’s October! The Blue Jays are headed to the playoffs, Syracuse is undefeated and the Toronto Maple Leafs are technically undefeated.
The boys take a look at Tua Tagovailoa’s health situation and how the Dolphins' feel-good start to the season now has them once again mired in a scandal with many questions still needing answers. And who’s the new favorite to win the NFC?
And in the NCAA Pat and Seth take a look at Tennessee/LSU and Kansas/TCU. Are the #8 Vols for real? Can the Jayhawks stay undefeated in Big 12 play? And how soon into Texas A&M/Bama will Jimbo Fisher regret his war of words with Nick Saban?
Aaron Judge is chasing history! Sort of. It's complicated. Pat and Seth weigh in on Judge's journey to pass Roger Maris and how meaningful it actually is. And of course what kind of odds you can get on him to go deep?
Over in the NFL, the fellas weigh in on the surprisingly robust Miami Dolphins fresh off a thrilling win over the Bills. And in Tampa, the Bucs host the Chiefs with Tom Brady's age perhaps finally starting to show. With both teams coming off a loss who's more likely to come out ahead on Sunday Night Football?
Don’t call it a comeback! Patrick and Seth take in the week that included some truly odds-defying performances from the Jets and Cardinals and another humbling loss for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Looking ahead to Week 3 the fellas look at a potential NFC Championship game preview with the Bucs and Packers clashing in Tampa. How will the Mike Evans suspension impact an already underperforming Bucs offense? Will the Packers' run game continue to pay dividends?
Over in college football, the boys break down the best top 25 matchups including A&M vs Arkansas, Florida vs Tennessee, and an upstart Wake Forest team looking to knock off #5 Clemson.
Alabama survives Texas, Notre Dame takes a step back against Marshall and Texas A&M fans are now wondering whether Jimbo Fisher’s contract or paying App State for a Week 2 humbling was the worse use of alumni donations.
NFL Week 1 is in the rearview and your fearless heroes are here with hot takes, overreactions, and maybe even a few insights. What was the most surprising result of the opening games and which late game decisions had Pat Morrow nodding in approval or shaking his head with disbelief? How much does Dak Prescott’s injury set back the Cowboys and why does yet another team not trust Russel Wilson to cook in the 4th quarter?
The US Open is in full swing and College Football has kicked off as we say goodbye to summer and hello to the busiest sports betting time of the year.
Oh, and the NFL is back.
Patrick and Seth take a look at how the futures board has played out at Arthur Ashe and whether the Men's tour is finally seeing new blood upend the Golden Age of tennis.
In the NFL the fellas preview the top games of the week including a potential Super Bowl matchup between the Bills and Rams. Can Buffalo finally take that super leap or are Bills fans once again doomed to a life of also-rans?
What exactly was Tom Brady's reason for missing so much of training camp and how did that impact the Week 1 line vs Dallas?
Say goodbye to the wife and kids, folks, because football is BACK!
While college football technically started last week, this weekend marks the first full weekend of gridiron action. Patrick and Seth preview the big games, including Sunday night's Florida-LSU matchup and Monday night's Clemson-Georgia Tech game.
The guys also lament the new broadcast rights fees for the Big 10, and the disparity that may be coming to college football. Will it change the sports' overall appeal? They also discuss the comparisons to the English Premier League and the proposed "super-conference" from a few years ago.
The final week of the NFL Preseason is (mercifully) upon us and while the game results don't matter Patrick and Seth go over some of the in-game opportunities and comebacks that left the house smarting in Week 2.
College is back! While it's not a full slate Patrick and Seth take a look at some early college football appetizers as Northwestern and Nebraska do battle in Dublin and Vanderbilt kicks off their season in Hawaii against the Rainbow Warriors.
And lastly, the US Open is underway with intrigue on both the Men and Women's sides. Can Serena Williams make one last major run? Will Novak Djokovic be granted a last-minute exemption? And can Naomi Osaka return to form after a long layoff?
College football is just around the corner and Patrick and Seth take a look at the top of a very familiar futures board. Will Alabama and Georgia return to the College Football Playoff? Will Ohio State make the most of their last season before Big Ten expansion?
The NBA tip-off and Christmas Day schedule have been released and the fellas compare the surrounding fanfare to that of the NFL. Will the NBA eventually look to reform and reconfigure its regular season?
And after 100 episodes (talk about an underdog hitting) Seth and Patrick recount some of the highlights of the last years. Will we see 100 more? Will Patrick finally accept Seth’s Facebook friend request?
Kevin Durant has met with ownership and the Brooklyn Nets may be forced to part with their star forward or their head coach. What does this mean for the Bovada NBA Futures’ board and where might Durant be playing to start the upcoming season?
After the Hall of Fame Game we’ve got a full slate of NFL Preseason games this week and Patrick and Seth take a look at the odds, where the early action’s at, and how best to attack these exhibition contests both pre and in-game.
And with Mar A Lago raided by the FBI is there a new favorite for Republican nominee in 2024? Could Trump be outright barred from even running again?
Juan Soto is off to the Padres in a blockbuster trade and Patrick and Seth look at how the Padres’ futures odds have shifted while also looking in at some very curious trade deadline sellers.
In the NFL DeShaun Watson’s suspension has been announced. How does sitting for 6 games move the needle in the AFC North and will the NFL appeal it for something more substantial?
And with NFL Preseason upon us, the boys note that while the games might be meaningless, the betting opportunities certainly aren’t.
The English Premier League is back! Liverpool’s already got one trophy under their belt and it looks like another two-horse race between them and Manchester City heading into an early opening weekend.
The Jays put up four touchdowns against the Red Sox and Seth and Patrick examine what happens to in-game betting odds when games get so lopsided. Looking ahead to the second half of the season the fellas take a look at updated division odds.
Meanwhile, the LIV Tour has continued to add to its roster and has another tournament underway this weekend. How has Bovada’s offering of the tour changed from the opening tournament to now? Which star players will leave the PGA next?
Patrick and Seth discuss the difference between work and non-work friends. In unrelated news, they’ve decided to take separate vacations this summer.
It may be the All-Star break but there’s no rest for your fearless podcast heroes. Patrick and Seth take a look back at the HR Derby odds, Julio Rodriguez's coming out party, and whether Juan Soto will be willing to take slightly less on his next contract after netting a cool $1 million in prize winnings.
After more bad polling numbers the fellas take a look at the 2022 midterm odds and Biden’s chances for 2024. Can the Republicans take back the House and Senate? Will Biden be primaried by his own party?
Special guest Lou Piniella drops by the show to share his favorite All-Star game and Ichiro memories.
Patrick and Seth take a look at the Open Championship odds and Patrick shares his assuredly losing personal plays for this weekend's tourney at St. Andrews. The Open celebrates its 150th anniversary at the home of golf this week, and its homecoming at St. Andrews couldn't have come at a better time for the game.
5 of the 8 MLB HR Derby contestants are known and the boys give a preview of the types of wagering that will be available both before and during the contest at Bovada.
Seth reminisces fondly about MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred.
Joey Chestnut grabs another 4th of July victory but what props provided big payouts for players? Also, how many hot dogs would Patrick eat in 10 minutes?
NBA Free Agency is in full swing and while players have opted to stay home at least one move has a new NBA Finals favorite at Bovada. We discuss the impact of Kevin Durant's request of a trade.
And the fellas take a look in at Wimbledon as the quarterfinals approach. Plus, they begin a summer of baseball conversation begins. How are the Angels faring with 2 of the league's best players (Mike Trout & Shoheni Otani)? Also we have updated MLB odds as we enter the second half of the season.
Paolo Banchero is the 1st overall pick in the NBA Draft. What happened to the betting board when a Woj bomb turned out to be a dud?
Patrick and Seth reflect on the Stanley Cup playoffs and the Colorado Avalanche victory. They also take a quick look at next season's odds.
Wimbledon is upon us - Can Serena make a run? Will Djokovic win back to back on Centre Court?
Is a hot dog a sandwich? Could you put away 74 or more of them in one sitting? Joey Chestnut will try and do just that and Bovada has all your odds ready for consumption.
Seth and Patrick re-visit the US Open and the continued shadow the LIV Tour has cast over the PGA with yet another star player leaving to join the upstart group.
With the Lightning thundering back in Game 3 what are the updated odds to lift Lord Stanley's Cup? And who's the updated Conn Smythe fave?
And with the Warriors finishing off the Celtics the boys look ahead to a surprisingly wide-open NBA Draft. Who'll go first overall? And why does Patrick prefer the NBA Draft to the NFL one?
You won't wanna hummus this one, folks.
Patrick and Seth take a look back at the first LIV golf event and the upcoming US Open odds. Who's the favorite to win and where's the early action headed?
Over in the NBA, the Warriors have taken a 3 games to 2 series lead. Can the Celtics extend the series to 7 with a home victory? Where do Andrew Wiggins's MVP odds currently stack up after a massive game 6?
And with the puck about to drop on the Stanley Cup Finals, the fellas take a look at the updated series odds and whether Tampa can start talking dynasty. The Colorado Avalanche face-off with the 2-time Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning.
The NBA Finals are upon us and we're all tied up after 2 games. What's the updated series price, where's the action going, and can this series please go at least 6 to help salvage the Bovada bottom line?
In the NHL the Lightning look to battle back against the Rangers and the Avs continue to show why they're the odds-on favorite to win it all.
And how will the LIV tour impact the PGA going forward? What kind of betting can players expect on these events? And how much money will Patrick and Seth accept for this show to have a new title sponsor?
Patrick gives a grim recap of the NBA Futures liabilities board as he and Seth preview the NBA Finals. Given so many playoff blowouts Patrick shares what bets are available to keep players entertained in so many otherwise "meaningless" games.
In the NHL we're down to the Conference Finals with the Avalanche/Oilers and Rangers/Lightning looking to take one more step towards a chance at lifting Lord Stanley's Cup. Who's the favorite? Who are bettors backing? Will any defense at all be played in the West?
Patrick and Seth take a look at the updated NBA and NHL Futures board as well as a look at the expanded pre-match and in-game offering for the playoffs.
The fellas also take a look at the drama of the last day of the English Premier League and how the league winner odds are updated in real-time with both Liverpool and Manchester City being favored at different spots.
Patrick refuses to share where he'll be recording from next week. He has been in 6 different countries in 2022 and was recording this show from Costa Rica.
The Leafs have bounced from the playoffs again in their Game 7 home loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1. Patrick, while bummed, reflects on the peace that comes with one of life’s few constants. Seth provides condolences.
The 2nd Leg of the Triple Crown is upon us and Rich Strike has already exited stage left. Will Epicenter make up for his Derby disappointment in a lighter field?
And the NBA conference finals are upon us. The boys talk about the games that were and the favorites left standing.
Patrick and Seth take a look at what longshot Rich Strike’s win at the Kentucky Derby meant both for the history books and for the house. They also explain why it wasn't mentioned in last week's podcast.
The NHL playoffs are halfway through Round 1 and while the Avs are safely through most other series are still very much up for grabs in an otherwise wide-open playoff race.
And in the NBA things are tight in the East whereas in the West the Grizzlies wonder if they can rally back from Ja Morant’s pivotal injury
The NHL Playoffs are underway and Patrick and Seth take a look at the favorites, the contenders, and the also-rans. Can Patrick's Leafs finally escape the first round? And when was the last time we see a 1st round favorite as big as Colorado?
Over in the NBA, the fellas look to Round 2 where the quality of play has picked up and the odds have tightened. Can Phoenix stick the landing in the West? Are the Celtics for real against the Bucks?
And a PSA for folks listening - the only locks are death, taxes, and the Globetrotters.
It's NFL Draft time! Who's going 1st overall? How difficult is this event for Bovada to trade (or conversely, how easy is it for bettors to profit from this event?) The guys talk about the draft, the odds, and the broadcast despite social media also announcing the picks.
Over in Europe, Patrick and Seth take a look at the French Presidential election and what this might mean for the upcoming US Midterms. Political gambling is growing exponentially over the years.
And, then there's Twitter. Twitter may now be private but this podcast will always belong to the public.
Patrick's back in the UK and after taking in the FA Cup he and Seth compare and contrast the various championship formats between US and European sports as well as the curious kinds of sports socialism prevalent in otherwise hyper-capitalistic US sports.
The NBA playoffs are now in full swing and while the Suns are well-positioned against their first-round opponent, how fair is it for the Celtics to have battled all season to achieve their seeding only to get the Nets in the 1st round?
And with Patrick's Blue Jays atop the AL East standings is it too early to advocate for a shortened season?
The boys of summer are back!
Patrick recounts his first live Jays game since 2019 and what the return of baseball meant to the city of Toronto.
Seth and Patrick talk about Tiger's impact on the betting odds with his hot start at the Masters and dive into the membership committee of Augusta National's complicated history.
And in the NBA the play-in games (Play-ins? You're talking about play-ins?) are upon us as seeds 6-10 fight for a spot in the postseason main event. Odds on the favorites for the NBA title are in the podcast.
“Take me out to the ballgame, take me out to the crowd”
Opening Day is upon us and while we’re still shaking off the winter shivers in the northeast the boys of summer are indeed back. Patrick and Seth take a look at what to expect this season but also where exactly does Major League Baseball fit into their current fandom?
Is this the best Blue Jays team since 1993? Is Justin Trudeau an evil genius for banning unvaccinated opposing players from Jays’ home games? And how soon will Patrick jump off the bandwagon if they lose Opening Night?
After two weekends of madness, we’re down to the Final Four! Patrick and Seth take a look at the remaining teams and the updated odds to see who’s best positioned to cut down the nets in New Orleans.
How will the loss of Justin Moore impact an already short bench in Villanova versus the depth and size of Kansas? Who will take the rubber match in the only March Madness tournament tip between North Carolina and Duke? And how happy is Patrick to get those St. Peter’s liabilities off of the books?
Snow is still on the ground in some parts but spring is here and the action is just heating up
Shake off that lousy March Weather – the Madness is here! Patrick and Seth dive in to the games to answer the important questions - who’s favored, who’s this year’s Cinderella, and is there actually any value in filling out a bracket?
After a wild week in the NFL, the boys discuss what Brady’s return means for the NFL futures odds and continue to brace for a wild free agency period. Patrick has some mild regrets about suggesting players use Twitter as part of their betting strategy.
Whether it’s 12 hours of college hoops or a little extra sunlight let’s raise a glass to longer days and for you bettors, perhaps a little luck of the Irish
We’re just over a week away from March Madness and while some tickets have been punched Pat + Seth take a look at the games still to play – who’s on the bubble, who’s a potential bid thief, and can Syracuse shock the world in the ACC Tourney? (They can’t. Sorry, Seth).
With futures, props, and game lines where is the majority of betting action taking place so far? What are the disparities between mid-major conferences and blue bloods?
And finally, with the Calvin Ridley news breaking, we remind folks that while we encourage people to bet on themselves that we mean that more figuratively than literally.
It’s March and while the college basketball Madness is Pat’s preferred kind he and Seth take a look at events in Europe and what Russia’s exclusion from international events like the World Cup means for bettors.
Back to college – conference tourneys are underway this week and mid-majors will be duking it out for coveted auto-bids. Which under-the-radar team has a chance to be a tournament Cinderella story in just a few weeks' time?
Pat discusses the challenges of trying to model post-season success based on regular-season performance in the NBA.
The NBA All-Star Weekend has come and gone. Patrick and Seth take a look at the season so far and the season still left to come with a look at the updated NBA Futures board. Can Brooklyn regain their form and what team is Bovada sweating the most?
Things are a bit tighter over in the NHL – the Avs are running away with the West but the rest of the conference is wide open and the East, led by a pair of Florida teams is any team’s to take. Do the Leafs finally have it in them to make a run? Will Patrick ever get tired of watching the Habs lose?
The Super Bowl has come and gone and Patrick and Seth recap the year that was the prop bets that were, and a half-time show that finally hit Pat with those nostalgic feels.
The fellas take a look at the Olympics underway including the contrast in wagering in 2022 versus other years and, absent NHL players, who are the favorite to win Men’s Gold in Ice Hockey? What about the women's tournament?
And Patrick is (once again) humbled as Seth’s daughter innocently takes a rake to his favorite team, the Toronto "Make-Believes."
The Super Bowl contenders are set and we’re less than 2 weeks away from the biggest betting action of the calendar year. The props have already started to trickle in but where has the early money gone so far and are some lines already on the move?
Meanwhile, the fellas take a look at the upcoming Winter Olympics and express their concerns over the event, the trickiness of consuming live sports in the middle of the night, and which Olympic event and team has the largest liability on the board.
And finally, the boys preview the Pro Bowl.
A Divisional round like no other has left your dynamic duo still in absolute awe. Seth and Patrick break down the key moments of each game, how the odds moved at pivotal moments and how Bovada narrowly avoided its largest in-play result of all time.
Looking ahead to the conference championship games the fellas break down the early action, what to watch for, and will consider themselves lucky if these games are even 1/3 as good as the ones that preceded it.
And with Brady and Rodgers, both exiting the post-season tournament speculation begins as to where they’ll end up next fall. Is Rodgers done in Green Bay and is Brady done for good?
It’s Divisional Round weekend and Seth and Patrick wave bon voyage to the pretenders and look ahead to the remaining Super Bowl contenders as the fellas size up the remaining NFL playoff teams.
Over in tennis, the boys look at the fallout of Djokovic’s deportation from Australia and what this means for his future in tennis and his pursuit of the most career slams. And how does one handicap the rest of the tennis season with so much around the world’s #1 ranked player?
And finally, the NHL still needs to figure out how to make up these COVID games. Will Canada bend on its tight COVID restrictions? Can we just award Patrick’s Leafs the cup now?
It’s Wild Card weekend! Seth and Patrick dive into the first 6-game opening weekend in NFL playoff history with their take on the best games and where the action’s heading before kickoff.
And how will Djokovic’s vaccine-status impact the Aussie Open odds? The world's #1 is the favorite for the event but could there be value elsewhere if his playing status is in question?
Finally, the fellas lament NHL cancellations and wonder how to solve a league’s COVID policies that span two very different countries.
Week 18 (huh?) is upon us and Patrick and Seth take a look at the week’s top games and the myriad of playoff scenarios in the regular-season finale. Who’s in and who’s out and who will grab the coveted #1 seed in the AFC?
The college football season has come to an end and after two blowout semi-finals, it’s an SEC Championship rematch between Alabama and Georgia. What adjustments will Georgia have made? Can Nick Saban make this championship #8?
And finally, the fellas look back at the passing of John Madden and what he meant for the NFL, video games, and eSports in general.
It’s almost 2022 but before we say goodbye to the year that was there are still too many bowl games to count. The Sun Bowl. The Mayo Bowl. Oh and those two college football semi-final playoff games…
Patrick and Seth look ahead to Week 17 of the NFL including the playoff implications of Rams/Ravens, Cardinals/Cowboys, and the Raiders/Colts
And over in hockey Patrick laments the cancellation of the world juniors while he and Seth ponder the future of the NHL season and preview/gush over the NHL’s upcoming winter classic.
The NHL’s on pause, the Olympics are a question mark and all we want for Christmas is COVID-free sports.
The NBA welcomed back Kyrie Irving only to have him immediately enter the COVID protocol. What kind of roster will the Nets have for their Christmas Day matchup vs the Lakers? And how will the ratings hold up going against a football doubleheader?
And the boys preview Week 16 of the NFL while crossing their fingers and toes that all four college football playoff teams make it to New Year’s Eve in one piece.
Seth and Patrick take a look at the early bowl game schedule and what early opt-outs for potential pros mean for line movement so far. Can Syracuse finally win the Sarsaparilla Bowl? And why isn’t this show a bowl sponsor yet?
Over in the NFL the Chargers and Chiefs battle it out for AFC West supremacy and the current AFC 1 seed plays the role of underdog on Sunday. Who will recover first from their sprained ankle – Lamar Jackson or Morrow? And how does Urban Meyer still have a job with the Jags and can we bet on this? (of course, we can)
We’re keeping calm and carrying on for one last London show – it’s the Bovada at Odds Podcast.
Go Army! Beat Navy! The boys look ahead to a quieter college football Saturday as Bovada beefs up their betting offer for one of the oldest rivalries in college sports. And what kind of inside scoop will Seth be able to provide for his first game?
Over in the NFL, the boys wonder if anybody is actually good in the AFC North if the Bills can return to form in the East and how much post-Thanksgiving humble pie can Patrick eat for being so down on the Cardinals before the season started?
It’s the Bovada At Odds Podcast: Currently with no diplomatic boycotts
Championship Week!
The boys shake off their turkey comas and dive in for a look at the college football conference championship weekend. Will the SEC send two teams to the playoffs? Can Michigan or Oklahoma State sneak in? And how many times will Patrick need to deny that he's not interested in the Notre Dame job?
Over in the NFL Patrick and Seth take a look at the top week's matchups including an AFC East showdown between New England and Buffalo and whether the Cowboys can regain their early season form.
London Calling! Patrick’s off to the UK for a month and he’s brought his mobile command station with him.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the pond, it’s rivalry week in college football and he and Seth take a look at which teams will be battling for bragging rights and which ones still have their eye on a college football playoff spot.
In the NFL there’s no day quite like Thanksgiving and the fellas take a look at the hapless Lions, a bounce-back opportunity for the Cowboys and try and figure out what exactly this Buffalo Bills team is made of.
No turkeys were harmed in the recording of this podcast.
We’re halfway through November and the NFL is now over halfway through its first 17-game season. Patrick and Seth take a look at this week’s slate including a healthy Cowboys team taking on the Chiefs that, despite early season struggles, are now back at the top of the AFC West.
In the NCAA Alabama and Ohio State look to hold serve as big favorites in conference play while Oregon faces an underdog matchup as they head to Salt Lake City to protect their #3 ranking.
COVID continues to impact scheduling as the Ottawa Senators have had to postpone 3 games due to an outbreak and Patrick is off to England for a month so that he and Seth can be even more vigilant in their social distancing.
They might have been expected to win but after Sunday most bettors wouldn’t call them their favorites. The Bills, Rams, Cowboys failed to cover and lost outright crushing the hopes and dreams of parlay and teaser bettors and helping the house recover from their massive beating just a couple of weeks ago.
Patrick and Seth pick up the pieces and try and determine who’s actually good in a wide-open AFC and what questionable QB statuses mean for this week’s upcoming games.
Over in amateur sports college basketball returns with roughly a thousand games a day involving players you’ve never heard of and on the gridiron Oklahoma is in tough against Baylor while the only drama at the top is by how much will Alabama and Georgia win by this weekend.
The first college football playoff poll has been released and Patrick and Seth take a look at the teams still in contention as well as all the other top matchups in Week 10.
Over in the NFL, the boys examine the weekend injuries to Jameis Winston and Derrick Henry and what that means for their teams’ prospects the rest of the way (and should Patrick start Mike White in fantasy?). The Rams have also upgraded their D and the Packers return offensive starters as they head to Arrowhead in a marquis matchup that the Chiefs desperately need to win.
And finally, the World Series is wrapping up and the boys discuss their favorite and least favorite stadiums while Seth teaches Patrick some Yiddish slang
So what the Effingham, Illinois are you waiting for?
It’s almost November which means election season is once again upon us and Patrick and Seth take a look at what’s a now surprisingly close race for the governorship in Virginia while Seth gives his on-the-ground insights of the landscape in New Jersey
The boys then take a look at the top NFL matchups of the week including a banger of a Thursday night game between the Packers and still undefeated Arizona Cardinals (as well as where the best place to hang out and watch that game is).
Over in college football, Ohio State looks to beef up their postseason resume with a top-25 primetime matchup, and Auburn and Ole Miss both look to make a statement as a strong finish to the season could propel either into a prestigious post-New Years bowl game. And finally, the Gators take on Georgia in what was formally known as the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.
Which is a good reminder that this podcast has a two-drink minimum.
Bookie beatdown! Patrick and Seth go over one of the worst Sundays in recent memory for Bovada as the favorites won early and won often including some memorable come-from-behind victories. Looking ahead to Week 7 the boys break down all the top games including a pivotal AFC North matchup.
Over in the NCAA, the fellas look at the Heisman race as Caleb Williams of Oklahoma has completely shaken up the odds despite only playing 1.5 games!
And the NBA is back! Will Kyrie or the league blink first? And where will Ben Simmons end up after being sent home by the 76ers?
In the NBA the Brooklyn Nets have barred Kyrie Irving from all team activities until he’s vaccinated against COVID-19. The Nets have a lot of other star power but for a team with championship aspirations will they or Kyrie blink first?
Down goes Bama! Patrick and Seth take a look at what the upset at College Station means for the college football futures landscape and whether a team like Cincinnati has any value in what’s now a wide-open playoff race.
Over in the NFL, the boys size up the only undefeated team left and break down the top week 6 games including a look at a Chargers squad that is finally closing out tight 4th quarter games.
And finally, the NHL is back! While his Leafs once again have lofty expectations Patrick is mostly looking forward to having his heartbroken by a more diverse group of teams this year. Seth’s Devils have improved on paper but do they have enough to crack a playoff spot?
Over in college football, the fellas take a look at two top-5 ranked Big Ten teams hoping to bolster their postseason credentials while the SEC once again looks poised to send two teams to the college football playoff.
In the NFL, Patrick laments an even longer NFL Sunday that begins with a 9:30 kickoff in London. The boys break down the NFL’s international series and all the top games and plays in NFL Week’s 5.
How can a team playing a Wild Card play-in game be the World Series favorite? Patrick and Seth take a look at the MLB post-season and whether the Dodgers’ futures odds are justified.
S-E-C! S-E-C! The conference takes center stage this weekend as #1 Alabama takes on former offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin and the #12 ranked Ole Miss Rebels while down in Athens #2 Georgia hosts the upstart Razorbacks who come into the contest ranked inside the top 10 for the first since 2012.
Meanwhile in the NFL Patrick and Seth can’t help but gush at the quality of play through 3 weeks and take a look at some of the early season surprises while separating the makers and the fakers. Also after two winning weeks for the house, Patrick is forced to eat some humble pie as the Packers, Cowboys, Cards, and Titans had bettors cashing early and often.
Vote early and vote often! Canada goes to the polls and Patrick dusts off his political trading bonafides to go through the odds of Justin Trudeau’s Liberals holding on to power as well as the differences between the Canadian and US political process.
Seth and Patrick take a peek at the top NCAA-F games including Notre Dame and Wisconsin in a marquee noon matchup. After being played tight by Florida State and Toledo is there any more luck of the Irish left?
The boys recap a high-quality Week 2 in the NFL in which so many games were determined in the final moments (including the Vikings placekicker once again booting one away)
And even if the leaves are beginning to turn the golf season has one last premier global event like the Ryder Cup tees off this Friday with the best golfers from Europe and the US squaring off. Can the Europeans retain the trophy? Can Jon Rahm get through the entire event without a positive COVID test? And what event on Sunday will earn Patrick’s attention the most in what’s another packed sporting day for Bovada?
Week 1 is in the books and Patrick and Seth recap what opening weekend looked like both on the field and at the sportsbook while taking a look at early Week 2 lines.
The boys discuss the incredible runs of Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez as well the upset win of Dmitry Medvedev over Novak Djokovic, denying the latter of a grand slam.
And one week after the B1G was humbled by Ohio State’s non-conference loss can Penn State restore bragging rights to the conference with a Week 3 win against Auburn? Will Alabama be less than a double-digit favorite against any opponent this year?
As the nation approaches 20 years since September 11th the boys reflect on the ability of sports to be the great unifier in uncertain times and whether it’s possible to re-capture that sense of community and fraternity in 2021.
The NFL is back!
Patrick and Seth take a look at the Week 1 games with a peek at how the lines have moved since the initial release and where the sharp money is trending for the first full slate of meaningful professional football.
The boys recap the previous week of college football including looks back at close calls like Oklahoma / Tulane and whether Iowa State has a legit opening at the Big 12 Championship. They also take a look at Michigan/Washington in prime time with some advice from Seth: Don’t sleep on Rick Neuheisel!
It's the 50th episode! After last weekend’s appetizer, Patrick and Seth dive into a full course of college football with more than 80 games on the docket including a potential college football playoff preview.
Patrick and Seth also take a look at how the NFL Futures market has adjusted as teams finalize their rosters including the all-important starting QB spot (and take a look at the biggest mover in the Comeback Player of the Year Award market).
Finally, the boys weigh in on the PGA Tour Championship by breaking down the odds and rules format while Patrick concedes that Sunday golf has personally evolved from nap time white noise to compelling hole-by-hole betting action.
Mercifully the final week of pre-season is upon us and Patrick and Seth take a look at what’s still at stake as teams trim down their rosters and begin to sort out starting jobs come September.
Thankfully real football is also back this week with the return of college football including some power-5 conference play right out of the gate. The boys go through the latest odds and discuss the implications of the so-called Alliance as the B1G, PAC-12 and ACC look to counter the growing SEC dominance. What will this mean for the future of the sport? How relevant is the NCAA as an institution? Does a Super League (or Conference) have a better shot at succeeding in college football than it did with European soccer?
Tim Tebow has been cut by the Jaguars and Patrick and Seth look back fondly on his career including that time he completed a forward pass.
Week 2 of NFL Pre-Season is underway and the boys navigate who's starting, who's sitting, and how that's affected the line movement.
Meanwhile, Governor Newsom is facing a recall election in California. Can Larry Elder and the GOP take the governor's mansion? Is anyone really betting on Caitlin Jenner?
And finally, tennis anyone? The fellas take a look at the US Open odds. Will COVID rear its ugly head, and how will that impact players who have opted out of the vaccine so far? Does Osaka still deserve to be the women's favorite?
It’s No Mo for Cuomo! Patrick and Seth discuss the shake-up in New York as well as the lucky bettors who backed the (former) governor’s resignation.
In Europe, Leo Messi has signed on with Paris St-Germain giving France’s top team yet another weapon in their quest for both domestic and Champion’s League supremacy. How much did Messi’s signing move the needle for PSG’s projected future success?
And after warning (pleading?) with players not to bet the NFL Hall of Fame game Patrick and Seth relent and break down the action and line movement for what’s officially Week 1 of the NFL Preseason
The Hall of Fame game signals the return of the NFL and Patrick and Seth take a look at the landscape of the first 17-game regular season and what to look forward to. Patrick suggests how to improve the NFL Pre-season (without just eliminating it).
Meanwhile, the Olympics are almost done and the boys recap the winners and losers, their favorite moments and the still outstanding events. Have Team USA hoops righted the ship? Can the Canadian women’s soccer team parlay their success over the US into Olympic Gold? How many jumps is enough to declare two winners?
The Olympics are underway and Patrick and Seth take a look at the early ups and downs for Team USA. How did Simone Biles dropping out affect the Women’s Gymnastics odds? How’s the Men’s Basketball team looking after an early loss to France? And with Osaka’s early exit who are the updated favs to win tennis gold? Will Patrick be able to stay up late enough to watch any of these events live?
Meanwhile, it looks like the Aaron Rodgers saga in Green Bay has finally sorted itself as both he and Davante Adams have returned to the team (at least for this season). Patrick and Seth speculate on where Rodgers will end up next and fondly reminisce on the 4 days in which the Vikings were NFC North favorites.
Finally, the boys take a glance at the evolving college football landscape. Will Texas and Oklahoma join the SEC? What does this mean for other conferences going forward?
Patrick returns from vacation and the guys catch up on the last week of what continues to be a packed sports schedule.
Meanwhile, the Olympic games are upon us and Patrick and Seth take a look at the betting handle on the event compared to previous years and what events are most popular in this year’s version. COVID continues to rear its ugly head and Patrick talks about the challenges of keeping up with all the athletes dropping out.
The boys do a quick check-in on the NFL to re-visit the Aaron Rodgers drama in Green Bay and discuss the impact of the Cam Akers injury with the Rams
Is it coming home? Seth and Patrick take a look at the European Soccer semi-finals as now-favorite England takes on the upstart Danish and Spain and Italy go head-to-head to secure a spot in the weekends' championship.
It’s down to two teams remaining in the NBA Playoffs and Pat and Seth take a look at the pre-season odds for both the Suns and Bucks as well as what broke right for each team along the way.
Finally, what’s a 4th of July weekend without hot dogs? The fellas recap the odds for the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating contest and discuss the differences between the US and Canadian national holidays.
Thankfully this recording was completed with all 10 fingers intact.
It’s the Stanley Cup Finals and Patrick makes an emotional plea for Seth to call in a favor to increase fan capacity at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
While the NBA's Clippers have staved off elimination in the West the Bucks appear to be getting every break in the East.
The Euros are down to the knockout stage and Patrick and Seth discuss the quality of games played so far and what to expect in the days to come.
And if the sports schedule wasn’t already an embarrassment of riches for fans and bettors the boys discuss the action underway at Wimbledon and Patrick recounts his first visit to the All England Lawn and Tennis Club.
The group stage is coming to an end and Patrick and Seth take a look at the early results of the Euros while taking a peek at the Copa America tourney in South America
The NBA is down to 4 teams with the Bucks, Suns, Clippers, and Hawks remaining just like everyone predicted.
Patrick attended his first major sporting event since August of 2019 as he parked his Leafs fandom for a night to take in game 4 of the Habs/Knights series. He and Seth discuss the pros and cons of the goalie change made afterward.
And the MLB has announced it’ll be cracking down on “foreign substances”. What impact will this have on pitching performance?
Patrick and Seth take a look at all of the suddenly wide-open NBA playoffs as with the Lakers out and the Nets hobbled it’s anyone’s race.
Political betting is (regrettably for Patrick) back as #YangGang and Eric Adams compete in the NYC mayoral race.
The Euros are underway and Pat gushes over the viewing and betting on daytime sports with more and more sporting events taking place globally in front of fans.
And finally, in the NHL, we are down to 4 teams competing for Lord Stanley’s Cup. Can the Habs once again rally against an (on paper) far-talented opponent? Is there a better coach in the NHL than Barry Trotz carrying yet another team deep into the playoffs?
Covid-19 strikes at the Memorial as Jon Rahm was forced to withdraw with a 6-shot lead after 54 holes. Patrick and Seth discuss the wagering implications as well as the player-friendly settlement made to help bail out Rahm backers.
In the NBA a clear favorite has emerged with the Brooklyn Nets firing on all cylinders in the East and the West has never been more wide open with an early Lakers exit and the Clips taken to 7 games In the opening round.
After winning 7 in a row the Montreal Canadiens are the first team in the NHL’s final four. Patrick once again laments what might’ve been with his Maple Leafs and he and Seth discuss the pros and cons of the Avs potentially playing playoff hockey in Quebec with Nordiques’ gear.
And a horse won the Belmont Stakes but with no shot at a Triple Crown Patrick and Seth assume that you, like them, didn’t watch.
Seth and Patrick discuss the gambling impact of Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the 2021 French Open. How did Bovada Sportsbook handle it with people who bet on her to win the tournament? Also, they discuss how important it is to respect Osaka's decision and her mental health issues.
Then, Patrick laments his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs blowing a 3 games to 1 lead to the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the NHL Playoffs. They also discuss the return of fans to many US cities in the playoffs. They also go over the 1st round of the NBA Playoffs.
Finally, they discuss the various odds around Aaron Rodgers and Julio Jones trade rumors.
The first round of the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs is underway (except in Canada). Seth and Patrick discuss how close the games have been, and with so many games going to overtime and its impact on the odds. Plus, is gambling numbers the best way to judge how a sport is faring with the audience? Since ratings are down on TV, does sports gambling tell a different story?
They also discuss if Canadian teams should come to the US in the semi-finals of the playoffs.
Also, the NBA Playoffs are getting underway. Are the play-in games good for the league? Why is competitive balance in the NBA different than other sports?
And they discuss the recent suspension of Bob Baffert for the NY Racing Association and the upcoming Belmont Stakes.
The controversy about Medina Spirit testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug raised questions about the betting lines for the 2021 Kentucky Derby. The conversation about that raised other questions about horse racing in general. Is the sports "outdated?" Where does Equestrian compare?
Then, the Olympics continue to get closer to happening. Still, questions remain as to whether it will be held or not. Covid-19 has forced a state of emergency in Tokyo, Japan. Are the odds on the Olympics more about Covid or the events themselves?
Finally, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are getting underway this week. Who are the favorites to come out of each of the four divisions?
This week, Seth and Patrick discuss the impact of the NFL Draft on the odds for the upcoming NFL season. They also discuss the trade rumors surrounding Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Also, they discuss the impact the top QB picks will have on their respective teams. Patrick offers specific odds news regarding Mac Jones's impact on the New England Patriots.
On the hardwood, the Lakers' injury issues and recent losing skid has had an impact on their futures' odds. Then, the guys get into a discussion about competitive balance and the play-in system the NBA is using for the second straight year.
Patrick and Seth review the break-up of the European "Super League" in Soccer. They discuss all the odds before, and how the break-up of the project affected the bets made.
Then, they discuss the NFL Draft. The question of the draft with regards to gambling is - what gets bet on more - where will a certain player go? or what will a certain team do?
Finally, its the week of the Kentucky Derby. All the latest odds on the big Triple Crown race. Plus, Seth quotes Jerry Seinfeld and asks, "do the horses even know it's a race?"
This episode focuses on European football or soccer as it's called in North America.
12 clubs -- Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Juventus had been talked about in starting a European Super League. The league could become a juggernaut in the soccer world.
However, after the recording completed, Manchester City & Chelsea reportedly began the process of pulling out of the proposed European Super League.
Still, the discussion evolved into the history of merging leagues, including a discussion of the NFL/AFL merger as well as the NBA/ABA merger.
Seth and Patrick discuss the latest standings in the NBA and how the favorites in both conferences are not currently in first place. In the East, the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks are the favorites while the Philadelphia 76ers are in first place. In the West, the Los Angeles Lakers are the favorite while the Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns are 1 and 2 in the conference.
Then, the guys discuss the NFL draft and the odds on who the San Francisco 49ers will select with the 3rd overall pick in the draft. Will it be Alabama QB Mac Jones or Ohio State QB Justin Fields.
Seth and Patrick discuss the amazing Final Four contests in both the men's and women's NCAA Tournaments. They talk about Baylor, who was a dominant team despite missing nearly a month due to a COVID shutdown during the season. They also talk about that wild Gonzaga-UCLA game, and whether that had an impact on Gonzaga two days later.
The guys also broke down the Stanford-Arizona game, and how dramatic it was. They also discuss the increased ratings for the women's tournament.
Finally, they discuss the lines after the first week of the 2021 MLB season. They touch on the Texas Rangers' home opener and the sellout crowd that they had, with no social distancing.
The Final Four is upon us, and this week Baylor takes on Houston while Gonzaga faces UCLA. Baylor and Gonzaga are the 2 #1 seeds remaining, while UCLA is the "Cinderella" of the tourney after beating top-seed Michigan in the Elite Eight.
In addition to college basketball, the NFL announced a 17th game added to the schedule. The impact it will have on players and fans is major, while the sportsbooks, including Bovada, will be impacted as well.
Finally, it's Opening Day in Major League Baseball. Seth & Patrick discuss the favorites to win the 2021 season.
The 1st and 2nd rounds of the 2021 NCAA Tournament saw a slew of upsets. How good was it for Bovada Sportsbook? Patrick and Seth discuss.
Then, it's on to the Sweet 16. Can Oral Roberts beat Arkansas? Of the remaining 3 #1 seeds, Baylor, Gonzaga, & Michigan, who is a lock to go to the Final Four? Two 11 seeds, Syracuse and UCLA face Houston and Alabama respectively.
The guys also discuss the Women's tournament which is taking place while this podcast is getting posted. They also talk about the inequity between the two tournaments, and the controversy that followed.
After a year of absence, the NCAA Tournament is back. During 2020, no major sport suffered a greater loss than the Big Dance being canceled. Now, in 2021, the brackets are back as the entire tournament is taking place in the Indianapolis area.
Patrick and Seth discuss the odds for all the key matchups. Gonzaga, Baylor, Michigan, and Illinois are the top seeds.
The guys discuss the 8-9 matchups as well as 7-10.. Plus, they target key upset potentials in the four regions.
Bovada Sportsbook has live betting on all the matchups plus countless prop bets, as discussed in the podcast.
Patrick and Seth check the latest on odds on winning the NBA title after Blake Griffin signs with the Brooklyn Nets. The Lakers, Clippers, Bucks, Jazz, Celtics, and 76ers are all in the running this year.
Then, it's the college basketball post-season as the regular season has come and gone. The conference tournaments lead up to Selection Sunday. The ACC, SEC, Pac-12, Big 12, and many more tournaments across the country.
They also discuss the merits of the NCAA Tourney to unite the viewing audience while conference tournaments are only viewed by portions of the country where the schools are located.
Seth & Patrick discuss the upcoming events that people are betting on. The regular season in college hoops is coming to an end, and conference tournaments are happening shortly. Plus, there are makeup games for many teams that have bubble implications.
The NBA All-Star game is Sunday, March 7, and many players will be there. The NHL saw Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby go on the Covid-19 protocols list before a game with the Philadelphia Flyers, affecting betting immensely.
Baseball Spring Training has started. Seasons props are in full swing, but are gamblers better on Grapefruit and Cactus League games?
Seth and Patrick discuss the odds on NCAA teams making the NCAA tournament. Who's a lock, who is most likely in, and who has work to do in the regular season and conference tournaments in order to make the field of 68. They also discuss allowing fans to attend the Big Dance in Indianapolis.
The guys also talk about the NHL Outdoors event in Lake Tahoe. Did the weather delays hurt the event and the people who bet on it? Also, they discuss the Colorado Avalanche jerseys and if they would offend the people of Quebec.
Finally, the guys discuss the MLB Spring Training and the possibility of adding another playoff round (like last year), and the impact that has on the odds to make the post-season for various teams.
Seth and Patrick talk about the significance of the NCAA Tournament to sports betting. They also discuss how college hoops were severely impacted by Covid-19 in 2020 and how this tournament compares in gambling circumstances compared to other major sporting events.
More bets are made on the Big Dance than the Super Bowl.
The guys also discuss the upcoming NBA All-Star Game on March 7 in Atlanta. The skills competitions are being held on the same day, with the dunk contest during halftime. Also, players have complained about this event, as their off-season was very short.
The Super Bowl has come and gone and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are champions. Seth and Patrick discuss the game, the ratings, and all the prop bets that came and how they turned out, including the Weeknd halftime performance, and the props surrounding it.
They also set their sights on March Madness. The next major sports gambling event. The guys discuss how the NCAA Tournament was cancelled last year and the impact it had on the sport. They also discuss the NBA All-Star Game and the five NHL teams are currently on pause due to Covid-19.
Despite the restrictions on Super Bowl week due to COVID-19, the Super Bowl hype is building. This is one of the highest gambling events in sports, rivaling only the NCAA Tournament and the Presidential Election at Bovada.
Seth and Patrick discuss the latest odds on the game itself, plus props off the field and on. That includes the national anthem, the halftime show, the Puppy Bowl, and the popular commercials all have odds on them.
In addition to the Super Bowl, the guys discuss the odds on whether the delayed Tokyo Olympics take place, and discuss how the impact of that decision either way could have a domino effect on the NBA and the NHL ongoing seasons.
Seth and Patrick recap the NFC/AFC Championship games and preview the early lines on Super Bowl 55. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Can Tom Brady and the Bucs upset the early favorite Patrick Mahomes & the Chiefs?
The Super Bowl brings a plethora of prop bets. Patrick breaks down the early props including the anthem, the coin-toss, the halftime show, and color liquid that gets dowsed on the winning coach.
Plus, Bovada has unique odds on the new HBO Max Sex and the City show. Patrick brings odds on why Kim Catrall's character Samantha isn't returning.
Seth and Patrick have the latest odds on the 2 upcoming NFC and AFC Conference Championship Games. In the AFC, the Buffalo Bills travel to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs. The health status of Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes is a big question, and Patrick explains how it could affect the line on the game.
Then, Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to historic Lambeau Field to take on Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Can Brady win on the road in the playoffs again?
Plus, did Seth really play catch with Patrick Mahomes?
Patrick and Seth give the latest odds on the NFL Divisional Round. They break down and give the latest odds on all 4 matchups. Saturday it's the Los Angeles Rams visiting the Green Bay Packers followed by the Baltimore Ravens at the Buffalo Bills. Sunday, the Cleveland Browns visit the Kansas City Chiefs. Then, Tom Brady faces Drew Brees as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the New Orleans Saints.
The guys also discuss the ongoing NBA season and the return this week of the National Hockey League, with new realignment due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Despite all the obstacles, the NFL has reached the playoffs. "Super" Wild-Card Weekend features 6 games. The Cleveland Browns are dealing with COVID-19 issues and Patrick Morrow explains what that means for Bovada. Seth questions whether the game itself between Cleveland and Pittsburgh should be delayed.
The rest of the AFC slate features Buffalo hosting Indianapolis and Baltimore visiting Tennessee.
Then, the guys preview the NFC slate. Washington hosting Tampa Bay, LA Rams visiting Seattle, and Chicago visiting New Orleans.
Seth and Patrick also preview the National Championship game in college football Alabama vs. Ohio State and provide the latest odds.
Seth and Patrick welcome Fantasy Sports expert, Sirius/XM radio host, and internet celebrity Lisa Ann to talk about the NFL and NBA seasons, plus her experience with Fantasy Sports.
The guys also preview all the playoff scenarios for teams that need victories this week to keep their seasons alive. Matchups include Dolphins-Bills, Steelers-Browns, Cowboys-Giants, Packers-Bears, Cardinals-Rams, Seahawks-49ers, and WFT-Eagles.
They also look at the two college football playoff matchups set for New Year's Day. The Sugar Bowl between Clemson and Ohio State and the Rose Bowl (in Dallas) between Alabama and Notre Dame.
After crowning a champion in a bubble in October, the NBA tips off its 2020-2021 season. This time no bubble. Seth and Patrick discuss the odds to win the East, the West, and ultimately the NBA title.
Then, it's on to Week 16 in the NFL. There are games on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. The guys break down the latest odds for all the days, including Vikings-Saints on Friday, 49ers-Cardinals, and Dolphins-Raiders on Saturday, Colts-Steelers, Eagles-Cowboys, and Titans-Packers on Sunday.
They also discuss the announcement that the Cleveland Indians will be changing their name after the season.
Seth and Patrick lament the Monday Night Football game between the Ravens and Browns where a last-second safety affects millions of gamblers.
Then, it is on to the NFL, and the latest odds for Seattle-Washington, Philadelphia-Arizona, Cleveland-New York Giants, and the potential Super Bowl preview Kansas City visiting New Orleans. Furthermore, the latest odds to win the NFC, AFC, and Super Bowl.
On the college scene, the guys discuss the latest Bovada odds for title games in the Pac-12, SEC, Big 10, Big 12, and the ACC title game between Clemson and Notre Dame.
Plus, Seth presents Patrick with an outdoor NHL proposal to get fans to see the games in person.
Seth and Patrick speak to AJ Tyler, who was WWE Wrestler Troy McClain. They discuss the odds on better on WWE Wrestling and the inner stories about his time as a pro wrestler. They also discuss the latest dealings with the NFL, as there are only four weeks left in the regular season.
Before that, Patrick reveals the latest odds on key Week 14 games, including Patriots-Rams, Chiefs-Dolphins, Vikings-Bucs, Colts-Raiders, Steelers-Bills, and Ravens-Browns
They also discuss the art of betting on Horses.
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Seth and Patrick recap the wild COVID-impacted Week 12 in the NFL. More specifically, the delayed Steelers-Ravens game and the Saints-Broncos game where Denver didn't have a viable quarterback.
Then, the focus turns to Week 13 with the latest odds on Saints-Falcons, Browns-Titans, Colts-Texans, Rams-Cardinals, Eagles-Packers, and Bills-49ers (in Arizona).
Finally, longtime TV/Radio host Chick Hernandez joins the show to give his insight on the issues facing the NFL with COVID. He also discusses the recently completed PGA Season. Hernandez calls the PGA Tour for Sirius/XM Radio.
Patrick and Seth welcome Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson to the show. The senior writer for Heavy.com discussed the recently completed NBA season. Plus, odds on remaining free agents, and the rumors/odds of Russell Westbrook being traded from the Houston Rockets.
Patrick also reveals the latest odds on the three thanksgiving games including Ravens-Steelers, Washington-Cowboys, and Texans-Lions. Then Sunday, Kansas City visits Tampa Bay. Sunday night features Bears-Packers, and Monday sees the Seahawks visit the Eagles.
Seth and Patrick welcome Florida State Seminoles beat reporter Antwan Staley (@antwanstaley) to discuss college football dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Staley also discusses the schedule and the ACC and how it is impacted. Plus, the fate of Trevor Lawrence, his future, and the Heismann Trophy plus the upcoming Florida State-Clemson matchup.
The NFL schedule features some great matchups. They include Cardinals-Seahawks on Thursday night, Rams-Bucs on Monday night, Chiefs-Raiders on Sunday night, and Packers-Colts, Titans-Ravens on Sunday.
Patrick explains the ramifications from all the bets placed on the US Presidential Election, and how and when all bets can be closed out.
Then, it's on to Week 10 of the NFL season, including Colts-Titans, Chargers-Dolphins, Bills-Cardinals, Seahawks-Rams, 49ers-Saints, Ravens-Patriots, and much more.
Plus, cancellations in the SEC and the impact that will have both on weekly bets, as well as futures bets on the playoffs and National Championship.
Then, it may be November, but the rescheduled Masters gets underway this week, and the latest Bovada odds are revealed.
Election Day is November 3rd. If you are in the US, you have the right to vote. Anywhere else, you are allowed to bet on the results. The main bet is for the Presidency between incumbent President Donald Trump and challenger former Vice President Joe Biden.
There are also bets on state races, including key states that could balance the control of the US Senate.
Plus there are prop bets on when the race will be declared. Also, will the college football champion come from a red state or a blue state?
In the NFL, Week 9 offers a Thursday Night matchup between the Packers-49ers. Sunday there are Seahawks-Bills, Dolphins-Cardinals, and Saints-Bucs.
Patrick and Seth discuss the big money being bet on at Bovada on the US Elections. The Presidential election plus all the Senate and House races, plus local elections. The polls show that Joe Biden is leading in many polls, but President Donald Trump was behind in 2016 and pulled off the upset. There are props about how the night will go, and how mail-in and COVID will affect the results.
On the sports front, NFL Week 8 brings great matchups and great odds. Games include: Jets-Cheifs, 49ers-Seahawks, Saints-Bears,Steelers-Ravens, and Raiders-Browns.
Seth & Patrick discuss Week 7 of the 2020 NFL Season. The odds revealed for many matchups. including Seahawks-Cardinals, 49ers-Patriots, Buccaneers-Raiders, Bears-Rams, the battle of unbeaten Titans-Steelers.
The Presidential Election is 2 weeks away and the money being bet on who will win the Presidency is more than the Super Bowl and the NCAA Tournament. Also, with the upcoming final debate, will Donald Trump say "China-Virus" or "Mail-Fraud" gets as much action as a college or pro football game.
Finally, the World Series is underway between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays.
Seth & Patrick preview Week 6 of the 2020 NFL season and discuss how the schedule is affected by COVID-19 positive cases, but the playoffs and Super Bowl have not been delayed. Odds on Browns-Steelers, Chiefs-Bills, Bears-Panthers highlight a busy planned but revised schedule.
Also, the money spent on Presidential Politics is larger than the Super Bowl. Patrick explains how this will grow in the weeks leading up to the Presidential election.
Plus, they break down the big college football matchup between Georgia and Alabama.
Seth and Patrick discuss Week 5 in the NFL and how COVID-19 cases with the Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs, and New England Patriots affected the schedule and the odds for Week 4 games. They also discuss Raiders-Chiefs, Eagles-Steelers, Broncos-Patriots, and more.
They also discuss how both the Presidential Debate and President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis and the impact it has on the odds involving Presidential Politics.
They also cover college football slate, the NBA Finals, and the MLB Division Series.
Seth and Patrick return to discuss Week 4 in the NFL. Game matchups include: New England at Kansas City, Los Angeles Rams at Tampa Bay, Buffalo visiting Las Vegas, and the Thursday Night Matchup of 0-3 Denver at 0-3 New York Jets.
Plus, the SEC returns, and Georgia hosting Auburn highlights a near-full slate of college games. The MLB Post-Season is underway with the unique 3-game series called the Wild Card Round, .
Plus, the fallout from Tuesday night's US Presidential debate and the start of the 2020 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers.
Seth and Patrick break down the odds for Week 3 in the NFL. They also discuss the opening of the 2020 SEC season.
Furthermore, with the recent passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, there are odds on who will fill her SCOTUS seat. There are also odds on whether or not the seat will be filled before the US Presidential Election.
NFL Games focussed on: Dallas @ Seattle, Tampa Bay @ Denver, Green Bay @ New Orleans, San Francisco @ NY Giants, NY Jets @ Indianapolis, and the Monday night class between Kansas City visiting Baltimore.
Seth and Patrick discuss Week 2 in the NFL season including:
Games to focus on include New England at Seattle, Washington at Arizona, Denver at Pittsburgh, and New Orleans at Las Vegas.
College football discussion includes Notre Dame's joining the ACC temporarily, and the impact it will have on the conference.
They also breakdown the NBA and NHL playoffs. They discuss the incredible run by the Miami Heat.
In the premiere episode, Seth and Patrick break down Week One in the National Football League. They discuss Tom Brady’s debut in Tampa Bay, and if Buffalo is truly in the AFC elite with Kansas City and Baltimore.
They also talk over all the odds for the 2020 Presidential Election, including specific odds for Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Plus there are insights into college football and the latest odds in the NBA and NHL playoffs.