Bet The Close: Recent Episodes
Chris Bilello / Scott Waskiewicz
With so many sports gambling Podcasts out there it's nearly impossible to keep up. Each week Chris and Scott preview the upcoming NFL games by recapping information they learned from the all of the Sports Betting and Fantasy Football Podcasts they routinely binge on. You're invited to be a fly on the wall as two regular guys share betting angles on each game in an effort to look for NFL bets and find 5 games that are going to make Chris' card for the Westgate Supercontest. Our goal is to share the information that can help you beat the NFL or have fun trying!
Chris is joined by horse racing expert Shawn Heron to handicap the Acorn and the Belmont Stakes.
Chris consults with horse racing expert Shawn Heron to break down the Derby field and Shawn adds a few bonus bets from the Oaks and Pat Day Mile!
Chris is joined by FFM's RC Fischer and Andrew DFS to break down the Conference Championship games. (and talk a bit of Travis Hunter)
Chris is joined by RC Fischer and Andrew DFS to preview sides and props for the Wild Card Round.
Chris shares an update on our future positions as we pop the champagne on Rams over 8.5 wins!
Chris is joined by the great RC Fischer to uncover props for Thanksgiving and Black Friday enteratinment!
Chris jumps on too late to share cliff notes of everything we heard and read this week!
Chris (and almost RC) share everything they heard and read to get you ready to bet week 4 NFL!
We're back! Chris is joined by the great RC Fischer and the also great Andrew DFS to break down the '24 NFL season. Division by division previews including picks for division winner, week 1 thoughts, props and much, much, more!
Chris is joined by RC Fischer and Andrew DFS to discuss everything we heard and read about the conference championship games.
Chris is joined by RC Fischer of Fantasy Football Metrics and Andrew DFS to look for bets and props for the divisional round games
Chris returns from pnemonia to share everything we heard and read to get you ready for your week 14 bets!
Chris is joined by FFM's RC Fischer and Andrew Duhan to break down sides and props for the Thanksgiving games!
Chris shares evertything we heard and read to get you ready for the your week 5 NFL bets
Chris is joined by RC Fischer and Andrew Duhan to find some bets and props for the Conference Championships.
The great RC Fischer of Fantasy Football Metrics and College Football Metrics joins the show as a guest host along with FFM coorespondent Andrew Duhan and newly minted top 5 CIRCA Millions finisher Chris Bilello. They break down the 4 NFL divisional round games in a 2 hour extravaganza.
Chris sits in a 3 way tie for 6th as the last 5 selctions determine the CIRCA Millions finish. Here's everything we heard and read for the week 18 NFL games!
The entire BTC family make an apppearance to break down the side and props for the Thanksgiving games. With a player prop you're unlikely to hear anywhere else!!!
Chris heads into week 11 in a tie for 1st in the CIRCA Millions, here's everything we heard and read to get you ready for week 11!
Before putting his 1.5 game lead in th line in CIRCA Millions, Chris shares everything we heard and read for week 9!
Chris shares everything we heard and read this week as he looks to build on a 1/2 game lead in the CIRCA Millions Contest!
After cashing in the CIRCA Millions with an 18-2 first quarter, Chris shares everything we heard and read to get you ready for NFL week 5!
Chris takes a 14-1 CIRCA Millions record into week 4 where the first quarterly prizes will be determined!
Here's everything we heard and read to get you ready for week 4!
Before letting his 10-0 CIRCA Millions record ride in week 3, Chris shares everything we heard and read about the week 3 NFL matchups
Chris returns from Vegas to share everything we've heard about the week 1 NFL matchups. Also a few props we really like (hopefully we'll still like them come Sunday night).
Chris shares his thoughts on the 2022 Houston Texans and the many bets he has on them including over 4.5 wins...also an unrelated Julio Jones Prop
Chris and RC re-visit Kenny Pickett as the top pick in the 2022 NFL and the top QB in the draft post Senior Bowl.
Chris is joined by RC Fischer and Ross Jacobs of FFM/CFM to break down the divisional round matchups
Chris is joined by RC Fischer and Ross Jacobs from FFM/CFM to preview the Super Wild Card games.
Busy week 13 preview as Chris celebrates Micah Parsons, celebrates clawing his way to 60% in the DraftKings contest, shares a new future bet on WFT to make the playoffs (+400) and previews week 13!
Chris is joined by the great RC Fischer to each other thanks for some great future bets and find some plays for Thanksgiving Day
Chris shares everything he's heard and read in order to help you make the best bets in week 5 NFL...and hopefully keep rolling in the CIRCA and Draftkings pick'um contests.
Chris makes it three solo shows in a row and looks to build on a 4-1 week in the DraftKings Contest...and get the Circa team out of quicksand (2-3 followed by 2-3)
Chris returns home from Vegas for another solo show...everything heard and read this week to find some best bets!
Chris pieces together a solo show while traveling coast to coast...Week 1 in Las Vegas!
Chris and RC Fischer talk props - M.Parsons DROY (6-1), Vic Fangio Coach of the Year (25-1) and K.Kingsbury (45-1)...also season win totals BUF over, MIA under, CHI under.
Chris flies solo to break down the Defensive Rookie of the Year field and share a bet he is very enthusiastically placing!
Chris, Scott and RC Fischer share thoughts as we look to finish the season strong with best props bets for the big game!
While Scott celebrates the arrival of his first child...Chris and RC Fisher uncover some bets for the NFL Conference Championship games!
Chris gives a solo breakdown (with Scott and RC's comments in mind) of the 4 divisional round games.
Chris, Scott and RC Fischer break down the 6 wild card games and find best bet props and future bets.
Chris gives a solo break down of the the week 17 games with a few props and opportunities to hedge some season long bets.
Chris rides solo this week sharing everything we read and heard to get you ready to bet and DFS NFL week 15.
The Bet The Close team recaps what they heard this week to preview NFL week 14 for bets, player props and DFS.
Chris and Scott prove they are no longer in 5:30am shape...but once the coffee kicks in preview the Sunday NFL games to help you make the most informed DFS and NFL bets.
The entire Bet The Close family gathers around the table to preview the Thanksgiving Games and found some props bets to get excited about.
Also, Chris commits a felony in the first 3 min of the show...
Chris flies solo for a while...then Scott joins to preview week 8 NFL...everything we've heard and read in a cliff note format!
Chris and Scott give the cliff notes on what they read and heard this week to get you ready to bet NFL week 7!
Chris and Scott preview NFL Week 6 in an effort to give you everything we've heard and seen so you can make the most informed bets. We found some sides, totals and player props that we'll be betting!
Chris and Scott preview all week 5 Sunday games and come up with a few sides, totals and player props they'll be betting this week!
Chris and Scott discuss all of the information they have to prepare you for Week 4 bets and DFS.
We usually don't cover MNF but we had to jump in with thoughts on the biggest game of the year and Chris' best bet of the week!
Chris and Scott preview NFL week 3 from a gambling and DFS perspective.
1:50 - Arizona Cardinals future bet
4:30-15:00 SF @ NYG
15:00-22:30 WAS @ CLE
22:30-31:30 CIN @ PHI
31:30-38:00 LV @ NE
38:00-43:00 CHI @ ATL
43:00-53:00 LAR @ BUF
53:00-1:00 HOU @ PIT
1:00-1:10 TEN @ MIN
1:10-1:17:30 NYJ @ IND
1:17:30-1:24 DAL @ SEA
1:24-1:30 DET @ ARI
1:30-1:34:30 TB @ DEN
1:34:30 - 1:44 GB @ NO
Chris and Scott preview NFL week 2 from a betting, prop and DFS perspective.
CHI @ NYG 3:30
LAR @ PHI 9:45
ATL @ DAL 21:45
CAR @ TB 31:15
SF @ NYJ 37:45
DEN @ PIT 44:15
JAX @ TEN 49:30
DET @ GB 55:00
BUF @ MIA 1:00:30
MIN @ IND 1:07:30
WAS @ ARI 1:14:30
BAL @ HOU 1:19:45
KC @ LAC 1:25:15
Are you sharper than a 5th grader 1:13:30
Chris and Scott preview all of the Week 1 Sunday NFL games from a betting and DFS perspective.
Chris and Scott finish the NFC division previews with team previews for betting these teams in 2020 and also uncover some potential in-season division bets.
Chris and Scott preview the NFC West and NFC East looking for value in teams to win the division or make the playoffs.
Chris, Scott and RC Fischer pick their AFC division winners and a couple of AFC underdogs to make the playoffs. They also spend some quality time on Darius Leonard as a long shot to win Defensive Player of the Year.
Chris and Scott share three props for the 2020 NFL Season...a nice long shot for Defensive Player of the Year, a quirky prop and a way to get a bonus on a week one money line!
Chris and Scott are joined by some pre-recorded audio from RC Fischer to discuss season win totals for the NFC West. Resulting in two Best Bets!
Chris and Scott talk through Cam to the Patriots, a little Cardinals and Rams and an over/under for Joey Chestnut hotdogs eaten.
With Scott away, Chris and RC Fischer have a tug of war over the Arizona Cardinals season win total of 7. Will the defense be improved? Can Patrick Peterson return to form? Is Kyler Murray the next great NFL QB? Can the dynamic duo of Cliff Kingsbury / Vance Joseph win in the NFL?
Also the research results for week 1 are in...and it doesn't look pretty for 7+ point favorites...and division favorites of any amount.
Chris, Scott and RC add a bit more color to the 2020 NFL rookie yardage bets and take an early look at a few week 1 NFL lines.
Chris and Scott are joined by BTC fan favorite RC Fischer (FFM & CFM Founder) to review yardage and TD prop bets for this year's recently drafted rookies. Also a little bonus talk about Gronk's return to the NFL with TOMpa Bay.
Chris shares some quick thoughts after day 1 to get a few ideas out for Day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Chris and Scott join RC Fischer on his Twitch channel to complete the discussion on the 2020 NFL Draft and fish for more best and answer some draft questions from the audience.
Chris flew solo for episode 2 of 3 after screwing up the technology...RC and Scott make a few comments in the bit of audio that was spared.
Chris, Scott and RC Fischer discuss the first 5 spots in the 2020 NFL Draft and find some actionable bets. We'll be back at it next week and then the week as we roll our Super Bowl profits into the 2020 NFL Draft Props!
Chris, Scott and RC Fischer preview the Super Bowl and share their favorite props for the big game!
Scott makes his return to a parked car in VT as the team previews betting and DFS for the NFL Conference Championship Games.
Chris and Scott talk through the NFL Wild Card games long form and give you food for thought on bets, props and DFS.
The NFL started without us! We may be late with the early Saturday info but we have all the Week 16 DFS and Gambling Matchups in time for Sat afternoon, evening and Sunday action!
Chris is in studio with sports betting info and Scott is trying to stay warm in a running car with DFS info for week 15. Brendan returns for "Are you sharper than a 5th Grader"...and his pick lines up with the sharpest handicappers in the world!
Chris and Scott preview Week 14 DFS and Betting...and sneak in a bonus bet on a college championship game (LSU-7).
Tomorrow we will be at Dolphins/Jets and looking to do our first road recording from the FanDuel Sportsbook for the 4pm games!
The entire BTC family is together for this holiday episode...Chris and Scott don't let limited info stand in their way...they put together a dynamite DFS lineup, and pick an ATS side and player prop to keep us entertained for 12 hours on Thanksgiving...pre-season guest RC Fisher join us to break down the Thanksgiving games and "Are you sharper than a 5th grader" weighs in on the sides he likes on Thursday.
Chris and Scott give you a Week 12 DFS and Gambling Preview...and Brendan in spitting fire on "Are you Sharper Than A 5th Grader"
Chris returns from Disney after a week off from the NFL so Scott carried the team with DFS. Also "Are you sharper than a 5th grader" and much, much more!
Chris shows up on time, Scott sleeps in and "Are you sharper than a 5th grader" gets you ready for NFL Week 9!
Chris and Scott break into the double digits with the 10th episode...they get you ready for NFL week 8 bets and DFS...and BTC's favorite segment "Are you Sharper than a 5th Grader" returns!
Scott returns from his 2 week cruise, for the first time in show history Brendan reacts to Chris' Supercontest picks in real time (he's not pleased)...your DFS and NFL Week 6 Gambling Preview is here!
With Scott out again, Chris rambles aimlessly through this week's games looking for a bounce back and some week 5 winners! (Think we have some!)
With Scott on a cruise in parts unknown, Chris delivers his first solo show to help prep you for NFL Week 4 bets.