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Should you lay the points with the home favorite? Or take a chance with the road underdog? Are you leaning more towards the over? Or is your gut telling you to lock in the under? Nothing But Locks is the ultimate sports betting weekly podcast that gets you ready for a weekend filled with covers, upsets and hopefully no bad beats so you can cash in your winning ticket.
Robert and Ally break down all of the games for Week 15 and give their top picks and predictions.
Ally and Robert break down all the games for Week 14 and give their picks and predictions.
Ally and Robert break down Week 13 of the NFL and give their top picks for the weekend.
Ally and Robert break down the top games of the weekend: Bills/Bengals, Dolphins/Chiefs, Cowboys/Eagles and much more!
Robert and Ally break down all of the Week 8 NFL games and give their picks and predictions.
Robert and Ally cover all the games for Week 4, including Bills-Dolphins, Patriots-Cowboys, and more!
Ally and Robert break down all the games for Week 3 of the NFL and give their hot takes on who will cover the spread.
The NFL is BACK! Ally and Robert are joined by ZenSports CEO Mark Thomas to give their picks and analysis on the games this week.
Hey y'all! ZenSports is officially licensed and LIVE in Tennessee! Ally and Robert are joined by special guest, Mark Thomas, CEO of ZenSports, to talk NFL Futures and introduce ZenSports to the great state of Tennessee.
Robert is riding the Celtics 'til the end while I'm all over the Nuggets. Listen for the latest picks for the NBA Semis.
Ally and Robert sense there is chaos brewing in tomorrow's NFL Draft. Hear why Ally believes several QBs will drop out of the top 10 and why Robert is so high on Anthony Richardson. Plus a spicy take on Aaron Rodgers to the Jets.
Robert and I give our picks and predictions for the NBA games this weekend. Plus an update on Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson.
Robert and I break down each first round series pricing and give our picks and predictions.
Robert and I preview the NCAAB Title game and give our picks - UConn or San Diego State?
Jacob and I rank the top five fantasy players for each position heading into the '23 season + where is the best landing sport for Lamar Jackson?
Robert and I give our picks for the Final Four games this weekend and we discuss whether Lamar Jackson or Aaron Rodgers will actually get traded.
No #1 seeds made it out of the Sweet 16? Robert and I discuss all the surprises, disappointments, and eye-popping moments from another chaotic March Madness weekend.
Jacob and I discuss Aaron Rodgers to the Jets, Brandin Cooks to the Cowboys, and Jakobi Meyers to the Raiders. Plus, what are the outlooks for JuJu Smith-Schuster, David Montgomery, Jamaal Williams, and Miles Sanders.
Robert and I recap a wild weekend of March Madness and give our predictions for the Sweet Sixteen.
Jacob and I talk about the biggest free agent signings and trades from this past week and how they will affect your fantasy league.
Robert and I make our final bracket predictions and give some solid tips for filling out your bracket.
Robert and I break down each region and give our top sleeper picks, upsets, and Final Four predictions.
Robert and decide to dedicate this episode to Tennessee sports. How will the Volunteers perform in March Madness? Will the Titans trade Derrick Henry? And should the Grizzlies be favored to win the Western Conference Finals?
Robert and I break down each major conference and discuss which teams are sleepers and which are overrated one week before Selection Sunday.
Robert and I take a break from the NFL and discuss which teams have the best odd or value to win the NBA Championship. We also talk awards - can anyone stop Jokic from winning MVP?
Robert and I go through the top tier free agent QBs along with some of the mid-level talent and predict where they will play Week 1 of next season.
Robert and I break down the early lines for the Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl matchup. Plus, how does Tom Brady’s retirement affect the QB market and is San Fran the best option for Aaron Rodgers?
Robert and I break down the chaotic Conference Championship games from yesterday. Did the refs doom the 49ers/Bengals? Did the Eagles’ offense fail to impress? And is there any question that Patrick Mahomes is the best QB in the league?
Robert and I break down 49ers vs Eagles and Bengals vs Chiefs and give our picks and predictions.
Robert and I break down all the NFL Divisional games & give our picks and predictions. We have some upsets brewing!
How ‘bout them Giants!!!
Robert and I break down all the NFL Wild Card games & especially give a huge shoutout to Daniel Jones and the rest of the Giants team!
Robert and I break down all the big games from this weekend and give our thoughts on which head coaches teams with vacancies should pursue.
Robert and I break down all the games with playoff implications for Week 18 and give our picks for every game on the slate.
Robert and I break down the marquee games from Week 17 & and give our predictions for which teams will clinch the final Wild Card spots in each conference.
Jacob and I break down which players you should start/sit position-by-position for fantasy football Week 17.
Robert and I recap the marquee games of Week 16 and give some hot takes on the remainder of the season.
Jacob and I break down which players you should start/sit position-by-position in fantasy football for Week 16.
Robert and I break down the marquee games for Week 16 and give our picks and best bets.
Robert and I break down the marquee games from this weekend & give our thoughts on what each playoff contending team wants most for Christmas.
Robert and I break down the odds of every game this weekend & give our picks and best bets for each game.
Jacob and I break down which players you should start or sit on your fantasy football team position-by-position.
Robert and I break down another crazy week of NFL football and decide which players or coaches belong on the “Naughty List” for their underperforming teams.
Jacob and I break down which players you should start/sit in fantasy football for Week 14.
Robert and I break down the marquee games for Week 14 and give out picks and best bets for every game on slate.
Jacob and I reflect on which players were our biggest draft mistake, best waiver wire add, and worst drop from this season. Plus, we preview a way too early draft order for next season.
Robert and I recap the biggest games of the weekend. What will the 49ers do without Jimmy G? Are the Bengals the best team in the AFC? And were the Dolphins exposed?
Jacob and I break down who you should start or sit position-by-position for Week 13 in fantasy football.
Robert and I preview the marquee games for Week 13 and gives our predictions and best bets for every game on the slate.
Robert and I recap the marquee games from Week 12. Plus, a special Cyber Monday segment on which players or positions these contending teams would like to buy!
Robert and I host a special Thanksgiving episode breaking down all 3 Thanksgiving Day games. Plus, we give our picks for the rest of the Week 12 slate.
Jacob and I host a special Thanksgiving episode. We highlight this season’s fantasy disappointments and surprises thus far and predict which players will be the leading scorers on Thanksgiving Day.
Robert and I break down the marquee games from the weekend and decide which player or coach each surprising team is most thankful for this season.
Jacob and I are give our picks for which players you should start or sit this week on your fantasy team and who we think will be this weekend’s leading fantasy scorers.
Robert and I are back to recap Week 10, analyze the marquee games and rate which coaches are on the hot seat.
Jacob and I are back to discuss which players you should start or sit position-by-position for Week 10.
Robert and I break down the marquee games for Week 9, discuss which teams wish they could turn back the clock and play a game of buy or sell.
Jacob and I break down which players you should start and sit position-by-position for Week 9.
Robert and I break down all games on slate for NFL Week 9 and give our best bets and picks.
Jacob and I break down all the hot NFL trades from yesterday and give our trade grades to each team. Plus, how do these trades impact the players’ fantasy value?
Robert and I break down the marquee games of Week 8 and discuss which teams playoff prospects are “scary” with some great references to classic horror movies!
Jacob and I break down which players you should start or sit position by position for Week 8.
Robert and I break down the full slate of games for Week 8 and give our predictions and best bets.
Robert and I analyze the marquee games from Week 7 and play another fun game of buy or sell with the hottest topics in the NFL.
Jacob and I break down the players you should start/sit this week for your fantasy football team position-by-position.
Robert & I recap the marquee games of the weekend and play a game of buy or sell and discuss which teams are contenders or pretenders.
Robert & I break down all NFL games slated for this weekend and share our picks and best bets.
Jacob & I give our picks for which players you should start or sit this weekend for your fantasy team.
Robert & I break down the games from this weekend and play a game of better, worse, or what we expected - QB edition. Plus, another spicy round of buy or sell.
Jacob & I break down which players you should start or sit this week position-by-position.
Robert & I discuss overreactions, underreactions, surprises and disappointments from Week 4 of the NFL.
Robert & I break down the spreads and totals for all NFL games this weekend and give our picks.
Jacob and I break down the players you should start/sit this week for your fantasy football team position-by-position.
Robert & I break down a crazy Week 3. We got our biggest surprises, disappointments, overreactions & under reactions from this weekend’s games.
Jacob and I break down which players you should start or sit in your fantasy lineup this week position-by-position.
Robert and I break down a full slate of Week 3 lines. We both like the Packers to upset the Bucs, but we disagree on the Niners and Broncos. Plus, will the Giants start the season 3-0?
Robert and I are back to recap Week 2. Are the Dolphins for real? Are the Colts the most disappointing team in football? And will the Niners win the division with Jimmy G. You’ll want to listen to our hot takes & a game of buy or sell.
Jacob and I are back to debate which players you should start or sit for your fantasy team in Week 2.
Robert and I break down all the Week 2 NFL games & give our best bets. We already disagree on who covers in Thursday’s Chargers/Chiefs game - which other games do we disagree on?!?
Robert and I recap all the games from a crazy Week 1 of the NFL season and give our take what is an overreaction or not an overreaction from yesterday. And how 'bout them Giants!
Get your lineups ready! Jacob and I break down each position and give our advice on which players to start and which to sit in Week 1 for your fantasy football squad!
Football is back! Robert & I give our picks for every game on the Week 1 slate - we like plenty of underdogs. Plus, we share what teams you should be looking at for your Survivor Pools and which you should avoid.
Robert & I give our picks for the NFC West. Both of us agree on the Rams but one of us thinks the Niners will go under their win total while the other is picking the over. Plus, Robert gives a special tribute to Alan Denkenson, AKA Dink, one of the greatest sports bettors he ever met.
Jacob and I hold a mock draft for a 12-team standard league. We go through the first and second round with picks for every draft spot. A great listen before your winning team’s draft!
Jacob and I rank the best rookies to draft in your fantasy league this season. We know Breece Hall is a must, but Jacob will tell you why Jahan Dotson is one of his top WRs while I’m high on Jalen Tolbert. Plus are there any rookie QBs worth drafting?
It’s the GOAT’s division, but there are other teams vying for playoff contention. Ally & Robert dissect the NFC South - and they disagree on win totals more than ever! Ally loves Baker Mayfield on the Panthers while Robert is high on the Saints post the Sean Payton era. Plus, is there any hope for the Falcons? Sorry, Atlanta fans.
What is the definition of a “breakout star”? Jacob and I discuss what we think defines a true breakout star in fantasy football & predict which players we like most this season. We both love Michael Pittman to stand out as our top WR. I’m also high on Travis Etienne while Jacob is predicting Terry McLaurin will be a top wideout. We got much more…listen now!
How will the Packers offense fair without Davante Adams? Will Kirk Cousins finally step up and lead the Vikings to the playoffs? And is there any hope for the Bears or Lions? Ally & Robert are joined by ZenSports CEO & Co-Founder Mark Thomas to preview the NFC North. They all like the Over for two teams, but disagree on the other two - which ones? Listen to find out!
Ally & Jacob break down the Top 10 QB/WR/RB rankings based on standard scoring and determine which players are overrated & underrated. Ally thinks Keenan Allen is not getting the respect he deserves while Jacob can’t believe Cooper Kupp is not the unanimous No.1 over Justin Jefferson. For more, be sure to tune in!
What happens when two NY Giants fans predict the NFC East? No-brainer, neither Ally or Robert have them close to winning the NFC East. However, Ally likes Dallas to win while Robert is backing Philly. Listen to their win total over/under predictions and why there is some hope for the G-Men!
Should you draft that rookie WR or avoid rookies at all costs? Should you avoid players on the same week or draft QB-WR duos? Jacob and I list our top 10 “do’s” & “don’ts” of fantasy football - a must listen if you play fantasy! (Hint: Always go with your gut!).
It is by far the toughest division in the NFL - the AFC West. Listen as Ally & Robert debate which team should be favored to win it all. Robert is sticking with the Chiefs while Ally is buying the Chargers and Broncos to dethrone Pat Mahomes and Andy Reid. Plus, are we disrespecting Derek Carr and the Raiders? Don’t miss!
Ally & Jacob visit the TE market this week. Ally is high on Tier 3 TEs like Hunter Henry while Jacob predicts that T.J. Hockenson will have a breakout year. Plus, which Tier 4 & 5 TEs should you be on the lookout for and what round is a good round to draft your TE?
Is this the end of the line for Tannehill and the Titans? Will Matt Ryan lead the Colts to a division title? And is there a worse team in the league than the Texans? Ally and Robert break down the AFC South win totals - and there are two teams they disagree on! Listen for more!
Ally & Jacob tackle RBs this week - should you draft C-Mac, Jonathan Taylor, Derrick Henry or Austin Ekeler as your No. 1 guy? Plus what to make of Aaron Jones, Najee Harris, Damien Harris, Zeke, and more!
Are the Bengals getting disrespected again based on their win total? Are we too high on the Ravens and Steelers? Ally and Robert break down the win totals of all 4 AFC North teams and give their predictions for each. Browns, we just don’t know what to make of your team yet!
Ally & Jacob analyze which QBs you should buy and sell this season. Ally is looking at Russell Wilson having a comeback season while Jacob is high on Stafford to have another record-breaking year. We got our take on all QBs in the league - a must-listen before your draft!
Is this year Super Bowl or bust for the Bills? Will the Dolphins disappoint? Ally & Robert break down the win totals for all 4 AFC East teams and give their over/under predictions. Both are buying the Bills and selling the Dolphins, but what about the Patriots? Their disagreement may surprise you - don’t miss!
Y’all ready for some fantasy football?!? Host Ally Mielnicki is joined by Jacob Shrader, GM of Esports at ZenSports and a diehard DFS enthusiast. To kickoff their fantasy football series, Ally and Jacob take a dive into which WRs will be boom or bust this season. Will Davante Adams and Tyreek Hill’s numbers take a dive? Is Allen Robinson set for a career year in LA? A must listen for all DFS players!
Baker Mayfield is now a Carolina Panther. How does this affect Carolina’s wins total and Week 1 odds? Ally and Robert break down the trade and discuss why the Panthers are now in the Wild Card conversation. They also jump to the NBA and give their take on potential landing spots for Kevin Durant - just give it a go in Brooklyn!
Ally Mielnicki and Robert Kowalski are all about the upcoming NFL season today! They give their picks for AFC & NFC winners (both have one team from last year’s Super Bowl returning) and which teams will regress and improve. They also talk MVP odds and which players could be dark horses to win (We see you Matty Ice)!
After a post mortem on the NBA Finals, Ally & Robert jump right into futures betting. Which teams are the sleeper picks to make the Finals next season (Clippers? Grizzlies?) and where will the top free agents (Harden, Beal, LaVine) land? They also preview the NFL and give their top picks for AFC Futures - hint: it’s a team from LA and not the defending champs! Don’t miss this one!
Ally and Robert give their picks for who wins the NBA Finals - and both are predicting a Game 7! Ally is sticking with the Warriors while Robert is backing the C’s! They also discuss the factors behind homecourt advantage and how that affects odds - hint: it's not the players. Don’t miss this episode!
Ally Mielnicki and Robert Kowalski are all over the Celtics winning & covering tonight - Zigzag theory in full effect! Listen to them give their reasons why to back the C’s and how Draymond Green has been the ultimate disruptor in the series. They also talk NHL Playoffs - neither want to see that team that plays in MSG win!
The NBA Finals are here! Ally Mielnicki and Robert Kowalski break down the matchup between the Celtics & Warriors and share their predictions for who will win the Championship. Ally has the Warriors in 6 while Robert is going the opposite with Celtics in 6. They also discuss the NHL Conference Finals and why you should keep betting the Over in the Oiler/Avalanche series & fade the Rangers against the Lightning.
Why all the blowouts?!? Ally Mielnicki and Robert Kowalski break down the NBA Conference Finals - what’s the reason for all the big blowouts and how does that affect betting trend? They also explain what it means to “hedge your bet” and the pros and cons for following that strategy. Bettors, you don’t want to miss this one!
Ally Mielnicki and Robert Kowalski are calling the upsets! They dissect why the Mavs will win the Western Conference Finals in the NBA Playoffs and the Lightning will take down the No. 1 seed Panthers in the NHL. They also discuss best strategies for betting each league based on the trends we have seen so far. Think Over, Over, Over!
Host Ally Mielnicki and Robert Kowalski break down all 4 NBA semifinals matchups. They also talk series pricing - which teams have the best odds to reach the NBA Finals and which underdogs have the best value. Finally, they recap Rich Strike’s improbable Derby win and Robert shares some great betting trends you do not want to miss for the NHL Playoffs.
Host Ally Mielnicki and Robert Kowalski go in-depth in each series in the NBA Semifinal matchups. Ally is sticking with the Bucks over the Celtics while Robert backs up his case for Boston to tame the deer. They then delve in the most exciting time of the year for horse racing fans by handicapping the Kentucky Derby. They also share their love of horse racing and give some great tips for anyone who’s never been to a racetrack before.
Ally Mielnicki and Robert Kowalski break down the upcoming NFL Draft with their top prop bets and their picks for who will be drafted No. 1 overall. They also recap the past week of the NBA Playoffs, including what went wrong for the Nets, Luka’s impact, and can the Raptors pull off an 0-3 series comeback?
Host Ally Mielnicki and Robert Kowalski waste no time breaking down each series in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs with some hot takes on the Nets vs. Celtics fiery matchup. They also share some solid tips for betting the NBA, including strategies for betting the money line, spread, and totals. Don’t miss it!
Host Ally Mielnicki and Robert Kowalski dive into the first round matchups of the NBA Playoffs with their top picks and predictions. They also share the pros and cons of series betting vs. individuals games and the best value you can get in each series right now. And because it’s too juicy to pass up - what went wrong with the Lakers and who is at most to blame?!?
Host Ally Mielnicki and Robert Kowalski dive into the pros and cons of betting the run line in the MLB as well as their best futures bets for who will win the World Series. They then discuss how everyone loves to bet Tiger Woods and share which other golfers you should back to win The Masters. Want some betting tips for both the MLB and Golf? This is the podcast for you!
Host Ally Mielnicki and Robert Kowalski are back to admit where they were right and where they were wrong in their Sweet 16 & Elite 8 predictions. Ally is kicking herself for not backing her UNC Tar Heels to advance further and Robert is shaking his head for putting so much faith in his Gonzaga Bulldogs. They then preview this weekend’s highly anticipated Final Four matchups and play a game of guess the odds for the four potential Finals’ matchups. March Madness fans you don’t want to miss this!
Host Ally Mielnicki and Robert Kowalski discuss the state of their brackets and recap a wild first weekend of March Madness. They then preview this weekend’s Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games, providing a region-by-region breakdown of their top picks and upsets. Betting on the games this weekend? You don’t want to miss this episode!
Host Ally Mielnicki and Robert Kowalski get you ready for the NCAA Tournament tipoff! With a region-by-region breakdown, the two share their top upsets and picks for the Final Four and overall tournament champion. A can’t-miss episode for all March Madness fans!
Host Ally Mielnicki and Robert Kowalski give their preview and analysis of all major NCAAB conferences heading into Selection Sunday. They then share all of their top tips and strategies for creating a winning bracket along with advice for betting the games the first weekend of play. Finally, the two give their Final Four picks and ultimate winner of the championship.
Host Ally Mielnicki is joined by Robert Kowalski to preview NFL Conference Championship Weekend! With a detailed look at the opening lines and movement since then, Ally & Robert share their insight and give their predictions for both games. Also, don’t miss as they play “Predict the Line” for all four potential Super Bowl matchups!
In this week’s episode, host Ally Mielnicki and Robert Kowalski waste no time diving into their picks for the AFC & NFC Divisional Round games. With four games on the slate this weekend, listen as they share their best bets for favorites to cover, underdogs to upset, and totals to go over or under.
Following a weekend full of shocking upsets and thrilling overtimes, host Ally Mielnicki and Robert Kowalski dive into this weekend’s upcoming NFL Wild Card matchups. With detailed insight and analysis, Ally and Robert make their picks and best bets for all the moneylines, spreads, and totals for all six games. Need some help making your bets? Then you don’t want to miss this!
In the debut of the Nothing But Locks podcast, host Ally Mielnicki is joined by Robert Kowalski, the GM of Casino Operations & Sports Betting at ZenSports. They dive into both of their backgrounds of how they came to love and work in the sports betting industry before segueing into their picks for the final weekend of the NFL regular season. Tune in for predictions and analysis for the top NFL games this weekend, along with their picks for Monday night's NCAAF Championship and which NFL coaches will be out of a job come Monday.