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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.
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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?
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.
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 Strikes 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 Morants 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
The smoke has cleared and after 4 days of chaos, we're down to 16 teams remaining. Patrick and Seth discuss the weekend that was, the upsets that took place, the impact of refereeing, and become quick experts of all things Saint Peter's basketball.
Looking ahead to the remaining games the fellas break down where the action's at, who's the biggest favorite remaining, and where the value now lies going forward. Can St. Peter's do it again? What about Miami-Iowa State? There are still 3 1-seeds alive, will any or all of them make the Final Four?
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?
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Super Bowl week!
On this edition of Bovada's "At Odds" podcast, Bovada Sportsbook head oddsmaker Patrick Morrow is joined by Chris Horwedel, filling in for Seth Everett. In a jam-packed episode, Patrick and Chris discuss everything going on in the sports world including a quick talk about Major League Baseball, some of the latest winter Olympics chatter, specifically in hockey and (of course) Jamaican bobsled odds, the disaster that was the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl, and they look ahead towards the 2022 Puppy Bowl.
The pair then get to the main event of the week, one of the biggest sporting events of the year, Super Bowl LVI, and everything that Bovada has to offer in relation to it. Chris finds it odd that the initial line of -4 seems to be holding firm and offers some guesses as to what could be causing that, while Patrick talks about the value of home-field advantage in a Super Bowl, gives us some betting advice, and shares his thoughts on some of the more interesting props that Bovada has to offer.
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.
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.
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 and 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.