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Chase is FIRED UP for College GameDay's return to his alma mater, James Madison. Here are the picks ahead of a fun weekend on the road.
Some relevant reading for this week...
- A written version of this episode: College Football Week 12 Best Bets
- Chase's weekly College Football Odds Report on Line Movement
- Chase's College Football Power Rankings, updated weekly
- CFP Odds & Analysis
- Your complete guide to Heisman odds
- College Football National Championship Odds
- My weekly $2,000 college football parlay
- CFB Betting 101: How to Read College Football Odds
- Start thinking about this year's College Basketball National Championship Odds!
- Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter
Lion's Edge Instagram
Lion's Edge TikTok
After a very successful week, Chase is back to handicap the board, gravitating toward contrarian favorites in the college football space.
Some relevant reading for this week...
- A written version of this episode: College Football Week 11 Best Bets
- Chase's weekly College Football Odds Report on Line Movement
- Chase's College Football Power Rankings, updated weekly
- CFP Odds & Analysis
- Your complete guide to Heisman odds
- College Football National Championship Odds
- My weekly $2,000 college football parlay
- CFB Betting 101: How to Read College Football Odds
- Start thinking about this year's College Basketball National Championship Odds!
- Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter
Lion's Edge Instagram
Lion's Edge TikTok
The CFP committee got it... right? Huh. That's weird. So I guess there's not much to complain about. Let's get into bets for CFB Week 10 and NFL Week 9.
Some relevant reading for this week...
- A written version of this episode: College Football Week 9 Best Bets
- Chase's weekly College Football Odds Report on Line Movement
- Chase's College Football Power Rankings, updated weekly
- CFP Odds & Analysis
- Your complete guide to Heisman odds
- College Football National Championship Odds
- My weekly $2,000 college football parlay
- CFB Betting 101: How to Read College Football Odds
- Start thinking about this year's College Basketball National Championship Odds!
- Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter
Lion's Edge Instagram
Lion's Edge TikTok
Chase caught a cold after a bit too much partying after last week's JMU/Marshall game. Nonetheless, here's your market breakdown for CFB Week 9 and NFL Week 8, starting (as always) with Thursday Night Football.
Some relevant reading for this week...
- A written version of this episode: College Football Week 9 Best Bets
- Chase's weekly College Football Odds Report on Line Movement
- Chase's College Football Power Rankings, updated weekly
- CFP Odds & Analysis
- Your complete guide to Heisman odds
- College Football National Championship Odds
- My weekly $2,000 college football parlay
- CFB Betting 101: How to Read College Football Odds
- Start thinking about this year's College Basketball National Championship Odds!
- Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter
Lion's Edge Instagram
Lion's Edge TikTok
It's a better-late-than-never kind of week, with Chase checking in with both CFB Week 8 and NFL Week 7 bets on a Thursday.
Some relevant reading for this week...
- A written version of this episode: College Football Week 8 Best Bets
- Chase's weekly College Football Odds Report on Line Movement
- Chase's College Football Power Rankings, updated weekly
- CFP Odds & Analysis
- Your complete guide to Heisman odds
- College Football National Championship Odds
- My weekly $2,000 college football parlay
- CFB Betting 101: How to Read College Football Odds
- Start thinking about this year's College Basketball National Championship Odds!
- Speaking of basketball: here's my new post out on Purdue Basketball odds (and the interesting and odd reasons why bettors like them)
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter
Lion's Edge Instagram
Lion's Edge TikTok
On a week without many strong feelings, Chase is leaning hard into big favorites that are classically square. But can our old-school market tendencies correctly account for the differences between a team like the Dolphins and a team like the Panthers?
This week's Week 6 NFL picks & leans include the following games:
- Thursday Night Football: Broncos at Chiefs (-10.5)
- Vikings at Bears (+2.5)
- 49ers at Browns (+7)
- Panthers at Dolphins (-13.5)
- Colts at Jaguars (-4)
- Giants at Bills (-14)
NFL Week 6 Survivor Pick: Buffalo Bills
Other relevant reading...
- Chase's Super Bowl Odds & Analysis
- Who's going to the NFL postseason in 2023? Here are the latest NFL Playoff odds
- Looking for Awards market analysis? Check these out: NFL Coach of the Year odds; NFL MVP; Rookie of the Year Odds
- Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter
Lion's Edge Instagram
Lion's Edge TikTok
Before launching into his best bets for Week 7 of the college football season, Chase breaks down a few observations from key NCAAF futures markets, including the national championship odds, playoff odds, and Heisman odds.
This week's official picks include the following games:
- Louisville at Pittsburgh (+8)
- Illinois at Maryland (-14)
- Miami (OH) at Western Michigan (+8.5)
- UMass at Penn State (-42.5)
- Auburn at LSU (-11.5)
Other leans and notes from this week include the following games:
- Georgia Southern at James Madison (-3.5)
- Georgia at Vanderbilt (+31)
- UTEP at Florida International (-2)
- Wake Forest at Virginia Tech (-1.5)
Some relevant reading for this week...
- Chase's weekly College Football Odds Report on Line Movement
- Chase's College Football Power Rankings, updated weekly
- CFP Odds & Analysis
- Your complete guide to Heisman odds
- College Football National Championship Odds
- My weekly $2,000 college football parlay
- CFB Betting 101: How to Read College Football Odds
- Start thinking about this year's College Basketball National Championship Odds!
- Speaking of basketball: here's my new post out on Purdue Basketball odds (and the interesting and odd reasons why bettors like them)
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter
Lion's Edge Instagram
Lion's Edge TikTok
After a slow Week 4 with not much to offer, Chase is back for NFL Week 5 with a ton of picks he likes. Some even trend toward the square side of the market, but given how much the public has won so far this season, that might not be a bad thing...
This week's Week 5 NFL leans include the following games:
- Thursday Night Football: Bears at Commanders (-5.5)
- Texans at Falcons (-1.5)
- Panthers at Lions (-9.5)
- Saints at Patriots (-1)
- Bengals at Cardinals (+3)
- Cowboys at 49ers (-3.5)
NFL Week 5 Survivor Pick: Atlanta Falcons
Other relevant reading...
- Chase's Super Bowl Odds & Analysis
- Who's going to the NFL postseason in 2023? Here are the latest NFL Playoff odds
- Looking for Awards market analysis? Check these out: NFL Coach of the Year odds; NFL MVP; Rookie of the Year Odds
- Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter
Lion's Edge Instagram
Lion's Edge TikTok
The podcast is hot right now! Picks and leans are coming in green across both NFL and college football, and Chase has another deep group of picks he really likes on this week's podcast.
There's also the curious case of one G5 team, which is badly mispriced in its conference futures market...
This week's official picks include the following games:
- Washington State at UCLA (-3.5)
- Syracuse at North Carolina (-8.5)
- Kentucky at Georgia (-14.5)
- South Alabama at UL Monroe (+12.5)
- LSU at Missouri (+6.5)
Other leans and notes from this week include the following games:
- Central Michigan at Buffalo (+3)
- Wake Forest at Clemson (-21)
- Florida/Vanderbilt Total (52)
- Notre Dame at Louisville (+6.5)
- Colorado at Arizona State (+4)
- Marshall at NC State (-6.5)
- South Florida at UAB (+3.5)
Some relevant reading for this week...
- Check out a written version of this episode: College Football Week 6 Best Bets
- Chase's weekly College Football Odds Report on Line Movement
- Chase's College Football Power Rankings, updated weekly
- CFP Odds & Analysis
- Your complete guide to Heisman odds
- College Football National Championship Odds
- My weekly $2,000 college football parlay
- CFB Betting 101: How to Read College Football Odds
- Start thinking about this year's College Basketball National Championship Odds!
- Speaking of basketball: here's my new post out on Purdue Basketball odds (and the interesting and odd reasons why bettors like them)
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter
Lion's Edge Instagram
Lion's Edge TikTok
Chase hates this week's NFL board, but at least he's in good company. BetMGM Senior NFL Writer Nick Hennion stops by the show to talk early season impressions, overrated & underrated teams, Week 4 bets, futures, and more.
This week's Week 4 NFL leans include the following games:
- Thursday Night Football: Lions at Packers (+1.5)
- Commanders at Eagles (-8.5)
- Steelers at Texans (+3)
- Seahawks at Giants (-1.5)
NFL Week 4 Survivor Pick: San Francisco
Other relevant reading...
- Chase's Super Bowl Odds & Analysis
- Who's going to the NFL postseason in 2023? Here are the latest NFL Playoff odds
- Looking for Awards market analysis? Check these out: NFL Coach of the Year odds; NFL MVP; Rookie of the Year Odds
- Check out Nick's Early Week 4 Betting Predictions and Best Teaser Legs
- Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter
Lion's Edge Instagram
Lion's Edge TikTok
After a really strong week of betting results, Chase is back with an excellent crop of Week 5 sides, totals, and leans.
This week's official picks include the following games:
- Clemson at Syracuse (+7)
- Florida at Kentucky (-3)
- Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech (+2.5)
- Georgia at Auburn (+14.5)
- Troy at Georgia State (-1.5)
Plus total plays from the following games:
- Eastern Michigan at Central Michigan
- Utah at Oregon State
- Missouri at Vanderbilt
Other leans and notes from this week include the following games:
- Oregon at Stanford (+27.5)
- Iowa State at Oklahoma (-20)
- Nebraska at Michigan (+17.5)
- Louisville at NC State (+3)
- Houston at Texas Tech (-10)
Some relevant reading for this week...
- Want the written version of today's episode? Here are Chase's College Football Week 5 Best Bets
- Chase's weekly College Football Odds Report on Line Movement
- Most Underrated College Football Teams
- Chase's College Football Power Rankings, updated weekly
- CFP Odds & Analysis
- Your complete guide to Heisman odds
- College Football National Championship Odds
- My weekly $2,000 college football parlay
- CFB Betting 101: How to Read College Football Odds
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter
Lion's Edge Instagram
Lion's Edge TikTok
BetMGM Tonight cohost Ryan Horvat stops by the show to break down early NFL reactions, Week 3 picks, the imminent demise of Colorado Football, and a Saturday night showdown between his beloved Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Ohio State Buckeyes.
This week's official Week 3 NFL bets include the following games:
- Thursday Night Football: Giants at 49ers (-10.5)
- Cowboys at Cardinals (+12.5)
- Chargers at Vikings (-1)
- Bills at Commanders (+6.5)
- Bears at Chiefs (-13)
NFL Week 3 Survivor Pick: Seattle Seahawks (-275)
Other relevant reading...
- NFL Best Bets: My Top Spreads, Parlays, and Teasers for Week 3
- Chase's Super Bowl Odds & Analysis
- Who's going to the NFL playoffs in 2023? Here are the latest NFL Playoff odds
- New market analysis from Chase: Investigating the NFL Coach of the Year odds market
- Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter
Lion's Edge Instagram
Lion's Edge TikTok
With conference play now kicking off across most of the college football landscape, it's time to lay down some markers on which teams are real playoff contenders and which teams are not. Get ready to kick out the old guard.
LATER: as always, Chase walks listeners through his official plays for the week, adding in some more thoughts about another handful of games.
PLUS: Understanding the difference between a bad bet and an unlucky result.
This week's official picks include the following games:
- Georgia Southern at Ball State (-6.5)
- Ole Miss at Alabama (-7)
- Nevada at Texas State (-17.5)
- North Carolina at Pittsburgh (+7.5)
Other leans and notes from this week include the following games:
- Colorado at Oregon (-21)
- Texas Tech at West Virginia (+6)
- Ohio State at Notre Dame (+3.5)
- Kentucky at Vanderbilt (+14)
- Boston College at Louisville ( -14)
- SMU at TCU (-6.5)
Some relevant reading for this week...
- A written version of this episode's picks: College Football Week 4 Best Bets
- A new weekly blog piece from Chase: College Football Odds Report on Line Movement
- Most Underrated College Football Teams (Including Kansas State)
- Chase's College Football Power Rankings, updated weekly
- CFP Odds & Analysis
- Your complete guide to Heisman odds
- College Football National Championship Odds
- My weekly $2,000 college football parlay
- CFB Betting 101: How to Read College Football Odds
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter
Lion's Edge Instagram
Lion's Edge TikTok
Week 2 NFL odds are here, and it's important not to overreact or bet too much. This week's lines are tough.
Chase breaks down the line movement for tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Vikings and Eagles (-6.5) before highlighting his favorite bet from the game. He's also got only a couple of straight bets for this weekend's difficult board. It is a great weekend for teasers, though!
This week's official Week 2 NFL bets include the following games:
- Jets at Cowboys (-9.5)
- Ravens at Bengals (-3.5)
Other leans and notes from this episode include the following games:
- Chiefs at Jaguars (+3.5)
- Commanders at Broncos (-3.5)
- Raiders at Bills (-9.5)
NFL Week 2 Survivor Pick: New York Giants (-250)
Other relevant reading...
- Kirk Cousins' ATS Record in Primetime
- Chase's Super Bowl Odds & Analysis
- Who's going to the NFL playoffs in 2023? Here are the latest NFL Playoff odds
- New market analysis from Chase: Investigating the NFL Coach of the Year odds market
- Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter
Lion's Edge Instagram
Lion's Edge TikTok
With another week left before conference play really begins in earnest, many teams have FCS and G5 games scheduled for this week. And with only a couple of data points now in the books for most teams, that's created some really valuable spots in games that few CFB fans are paying attention to.
Chase covers five official plays, three road favorites, and a host of Week 3 leans before talking G5 & FCS football with Sam Herder and Colton Pool of HERO Sports.
This week's official picks include the following games:
- Florida State at Boston College (+25.5)
- Georgia Southern at Wisconsin (-19.5)
- Georgia State at Charlotte (+7.5)
- New Mexico State at New Mexico (-1.5)
- Minnesota at North Carolina (-7.5)
Other leans and notes from this week include the following games:
- Alabama at South Florida (+32.5)
- Kansas State at Missouri (+5.5)
- Iowa State at Ohio (+3)
- Navy at Memphis (-14.5)
- Virginia at Maryland (-14.5)
- Central Michigan at Notre Dame (-34.5)
- South Carolina at Georgia (-27.5)
- Pittsburgh at West Virginia (+1)
- Syracuse at Purdue (+2.5)
- South Alabama at Oklahoma State (-7.5)
Some relevant reading for this week...
- Chase's College Football Power Rankings, updated weekly
- CFP Odds & Analysis
- Your complete guide to Heisman odds
- College Football National Championship Odds
- My weekly $2,000 college football parlay
- Colton Pool's G5 Top 25 Rankings
- CFB Betting 101: How to Read College Football Odds
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter
Lion's Edge Instagram
Lion's Edge TikTok
Week 1 of the NFL is here, which means it's time to lock in for a small handful of official plays.
Thursday Night Football odds for Week 1: Lions at Chiefs (-4.5). With Chris Jones and Travis Kelce both potentially missing the NFL opener, a torrent of action has pushed the line from Chiefs -6.5 to Chiefs -4.5. Should you chase the movement, counter with the Chiefs, or stay away completely? (There's a case for all three.)
This week's official Week 1 NFL bets include the following games:
- Bengals at Browns (+2.5)
- 49ers at Steelers (+2.5)
- Panthers at Falcons (-3.5)
Other leans and notes from this episode include the following games:
- Cowboys at Giants (+3)
- Raiders at Broncos (-3.5)
- Eagles at Patriots (+4.5)
- Jaguars at Colts (+5)
- Cardinals at Commanders (+7)
NFL Week 1 Survivor Pick: Baltimore Ravens (-500)
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Other relevant reading...
- If you're looking for a written copy of the 20 NFL futures bets, check out the blog
- Chase's Super Bowl Odds & Analysis
- Who's going to the NFL playoffs in 2023? Here are the latest NFL Playoff odds
- New market analysis from Chase: Investigating the NFL Coach of the Year odds market
- Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter
Lion's Edge Instagram
Lion's Edge TikTok
A lot of handicappers got absolutely blasted in Week 1, so Chase is feeling fortunate to have gotten out of the long weekend with a 3-3 record on last week's official plays.
This week's official picks include the following games:
- App State at North Carolina (-18)
- Wisconsin at Washington State (+6.5)
- Texas State at UTSA (+12.5)
- UCF at Boise State (+3.5)
- Nebraska at Colorado (-3)
Other leans and notes from this game include the following games:
- Utah at Baylor (+7.5)
- UTEP at Northwestern (+1.5)
- Illinois at Kansas (-3)
- Oregon at Texas Tech (+6.5)
- Texas at Alabama (-7)
- Jacksonville State at Coastal Carolina (-13)
- JMU at UVA (+7)
- Holy Cross at Boston College (off the board)
- Lafayette at Duke (off the board)
Some relevant reading for this week...
-Chase's College Football Power Rankings, updated weekly
-CFP Odds & Analysis
-Your complete guide to Heisman odds
-CFB odds & analysis for the national championship
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter
Lion's Edge Instagram
Lion's Edge TikTok
Last week was the appetizer; now, it's time for the main course. Chase returns to the classic Lion's Edge in-season schedule, offering mid-week NCAA analysis ahead of his official college football picks column dropping on the BetMGM blog.
This week's official picks include the following games:
- Ohio State at Indiana (+30)
- New Mexico at Texas A&M (-38.5)
- Texas Tech at Wyoming (+14)
- Louisville at Georgia Tech (+7.5)
- South Alabama at Tulane (-6.5)
- Old Dominion at Virginia Tech (-16)
Other leans and notes from this game include the following games:
- Northern Iowa at Iowa State (off the board)
- UMass at Auburn (-35)
- Boise State at Washington (-14.5)
- Clemson at Duke (+13)
- East Carolina at Michigan (-36.5)
- South Carolina vs. North Carolina (-2.5)
- West Virginia at Penn State (-20.5)
- Texas State at Baylor (-27.5)
- Fresno State at Purdue (-3.5)
- Washington State at Colorado State (+12)
- UTSA at Houston (+1.5)
- Buffalo at Wisconsin (-27.5)
- Kent State at UCF (-37)
- Stanford at Hawai'i (+3.5)
Some relevant reading for this week...
-CFP Odds & Analysis
-Your complete guide to Heisman odds
-CFB odds & analysis for the national championship
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter
Lion's Edge Instagram
Lion's Edge TikTok
With Week 0 now over, college football begins in earnest this week. We've got an appropriately huge show this week -- the full college football season preview & predictions episode! College football preview legend Phil Steele returns to the show to break down Ohio State vs. Michigan, Georgia vs. the SEC, Big 12 newcomers, championship sleepers, FBS new guys Sam Houston & Jacksonville State, CFP predictions, and so much more.
LATER: Chase has a number of predictions for this season, including the four teams he likes to make the CFP. (Big Ten fans will not be amused.)
You can buy Phil Steele's 2023 magazine -- or his outstanding FCS product, or Phil Steele Plus! -- at www.philsteele.com.
CFP Odds & Analysis: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/college-football/college-football-playoff-odds-picture-bm06/
Your complete guide to Heisman odds: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/college-football/heisman-trohpy-odds-favorites-to-win-bm06/
CFB odds & analysis for the national championship: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/college-football/college-football-national-championship-odds-bm06/
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdge Lion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/ Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
College Football is here! We're just days away now from Week 0, and Chase has a quick breakdown on the early games to target.
CFP Odds & Analysis: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/college-football/college-football-playoff-odds-picture-bm06/
Your complete guide to Heisman odds: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/college-football/heisman-trohpy-odds-favorites-to-win-bm06/
CFB odds & analysis for the national championship: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/college-football/college-football-national-championship-odds-bm06/
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdge Lion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/ Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
Fresh off a later-than-everyone-else bout with Covid, Chase catches up with BetMGM data analyst Drew O'Dell about preferences and observations in the data of sports betting.
LATER: Not one, not two, but TWENTY NFL Futures bets that Chase has already bet. (Hope you like the Falcons this year.)
Chase's Super Bowl Odds & Analysis: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/nfl/super-bowl-odds-nfl-betting-bm06/
Who's going to the NFL playoffs in 2023? Here are the latest odds: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/nfl/nfl-playoff-odds-football-futures-bm06/
New market analysis from Chase: Investigating the NFL Coach of the Year odds market: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/nfl/nfl-coach-of-the-year-odds-analysis-bm06/
And let's not forget about College Football Win Totals -- https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/college-football/college-football-win-totals-odds-ncaaf-futures-bets-analysis-bm06/
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdge Lion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/ Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
Chase is back from Las Vegas and has some notes. But first, check out a 25-minute conversation with BetMGM trading manager Christian Cipollini.
In a conversation from late last week, Chase and Christian cover a variety of topics inside the sportsbook, including common pop gambling myths and the markets that Christian absolutely hates the most.
LATER: The case for the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1.
Some light reading for this week...
Chase's Super Bowl Odds & Analysis: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/nfl/super-bowl-odds-nfl-betting-bm06/
Chase's Updated NFL Win Totals & Analysis: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/nfl-win-totals-football-odds-futures-bm06/
New market analysis from Chase: the NFL MVP odds for 2023: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/nfl/nfl-mvp-odds-football-futures-betting-analysis-bm06/
And let's not forget about College Football Win Totals -- https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/college-football/college-football-win-totals-odds-ncaaf-futures-bets-analysis-bm06/
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdge Lion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/ Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
BetMGM has a fresh futures market up: College Football Playoff odds. Sure, you can bet on the national champion... but wouldn't you rather take a softer approach and nail that Final Field of Four?
AIRHORN: Jets +100.
More on Thursday's Hall of Fame Game odds analysis: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/nfl/hall-of-fame-game-prediction-odds-nfl-2023-jets-browns-bm06/
CFP Odds & Analysis: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/college-football/college-football-playoff-odds-picture-bm06/
Your complete guide to Heisman odds: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/college-football/heisman-trohpy-odds-favorites-to-win-bm06/
CFB odds & analysis for the national championship: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/college-football/college-football-national-championship-odds-bm06/
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
Social media links:
Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdge Lion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/ Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
Lion's Edge is back! There are lots of new, exciting episodes with great guests just around the corner.
But before we get to that... Chase has been thinking a lot about his status in sports betting over the last few months. He's got some thoughts, and they're relevant to the future of the show.
Here's a LOADED podcast episode! Chase breaks down the evolving dynamic between Houston and Alabama at the top of the national championship market before highlighting the four sides he likes for upcoming Sweet 16 games.AIRHORN: Vanderbilt pk; Charlotte -4.5; Ashlyn Krueger -155.LATER: Chase has been thinking big picture lately, so he breaks down the only four ways to really be successful in online sports betting. ALSO: Some thoughts on flattening NBA Championship market. More Championship odds & Analysis: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ncaab/college-basketball-championship-odds-2023-ncaa-bm06/More Sweet 16: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ncaab/sweet-16-predictions-march-madness-odds-ncaa-tournament-bm06/NCAA Tournament odds: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/basketball-7/betting/usa-9/ncaa-264Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/Social media links:Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdgeLion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepodChampionship odds & Analysis: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ncaab/college-basketball-championship-odds-2023-ncaa-bm06/BetMGM $10 million bracket challenge: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ncaab/betmgm-bracket-challenge-win-10-million-with-tournament-predictions/NCAA Tournament odds: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/basketball-7/betting/usa-9/ncaa-264NIT odds: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/basketball-7Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/Social media links:Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdgeLion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
Chase is updating and expanding his March Madness analysis with every bet he's made (so far) for this year's NCAA Tournament. And here's some more content to consider, from the blog:Most likely upsets/Potential Cinderella candidates: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ncaab/march-madness-upsets-ncaa-tournament-odds-college-basketball-bm06/How to Bet the First Four: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/first-four-predictions-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-betting-odds-bm06/Championship odds & Analysis: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ncaab/college-basketball-championship-odds-2023-ncaa-bm06/BetMGM $10 million bracket challenge: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ncaab/betmgm-bracket-challenge-win-10-million-with-tournament-predictions/NCAA Tournament odds: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/basketball-7/betting/usa-9/ncaa-264NIT odds: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/basketball-7Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/Social media links:Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdgeLion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
March Madness is here! We finally know the NCAA Tournament bracket, and Chase has been pounding the pavement for 24 hours collecting news, trends, notes, and bets. Here's your initial Monday download to help you identify some winning bets and get started on a winning bracket.AIRHORN: Picks of varying confidence for all 4 of the First Four games in Dayton, on Tuesday and Wednesday. And don't forget about that NIT!8 Underdogs to Consider for the NCAA Tournament: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ncaab/ncaa-tournament-betting-march-madness-odds-undervalued-college-basketball-teams-bm06/NCAA Tournament odds: https://sports.wv.betmgm.com/en/sports/basketball-7/betting/usa-9/ncaa-264NIT odds: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/basketball-7Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/Social media links:Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdgeLion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
Chase is back with a fresh pod for conference tournament week. When the lines come out, here are a dozen or so teams that you might want to pay attention to... but that doesn't mean they're all teams you'll want to bet on.Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/Find college basketball odds from BetMGM here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/basketball-7/betting/usa-9/ncaa-264Social media links:Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdgeLion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
Chase reacts to the Chiefs' epic Super Bowl win over the Eagles, wondering what's next for both teams.LATER: Chase chats with BetMGM staffer Colton Pool, who was on site in Arizona throughout the week of the Super Bowl.AIRHORN: Four Thursday picks across hockey, tennis, and college hoops.Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35Social media links:Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdgeLion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
With Super Bowl LVII just two days away, Chase explains every single prop bet from the BetMGM sportsbook that he currently likes. Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35Social media links:Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdgeLion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
The full props episode is later this week! For now, Chase drops in with updated ticket & handle info for Super Bowl LVII's major betting markets. He's also got the most popular prop bets at BetMGM so far, one of which is... well, let's just say it's a waste of your money. AIRHORN: Chicago State -4.5; two bets from ATP Montpelier.Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35Social media links:Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdgeLion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
The Super Bowl content marathon marches on, as Chase has a fresh episode of Lion's Edge examining the MVP market. Here's the explanation for why you should be skeptical of Hurts/Mahomes at these prices, plus an exploration of the other names you should consider throwing darts at.AIRHORN: More winners from WTA Hua Hin.Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35Social media links:Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdgeLion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
Super Bowl LVII is set, and the early opening line movement is already dramatic. Chase walks through some of the details on the virgin numbers before explaining why modern Super Bowl history seems to heavily lean toward one side of the Chiefs/Eagles matchup. AIRHORN: Three matches to watch at the Thailand Open, WTA Hua Hin.Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35Social media links:Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdgeLion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
This week's loaded show includes analysis for all four games in the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs, plus some show bets from the third round of the men's Australian Open.LATER: why you should consider fading the AP Top 25 in college basketball.Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35Social media links:Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdgeLion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
It's time for one of our favorite sports betting weekends of the year: NFL Playoffs + Australian Open tennis!Chase walks through all eight quarters of the men's & women's singles draws at the Aussie Open in Melbourne. He also recaps some of this week's line movement in the NFL Playoff Odds market and how that's effected his betting strategies and positions.Joining the show this week to offer her opinion on both tennis and football: Pamela Maldonado from Yahoo Sportsbook! Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35Social media links:Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdgeLion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
The NFL Playoffs are set! Chase sits down with fresh odds on Monday morning to break down any opening thoughts he has on the six Wild Card playoff matchups.LATER: the obvious right side for Monday's FBS National Championship Game, TCU at Georgia (-13).Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35Social media links:Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdgeLion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
Lion's Edge hasn't closed the NFL season with a bang, posting a couple of losing weeks in a row. But Chase is confident we're going out with a bang this weekend!Here's every scenario for every NFL game in Week 18. Make sure you know your context in what is annually the weirdest NFL betting slate of the year!LATER: How to bet the FCS Championship game, both for those that took NDSU +800 in November AND those that are coming to the game with no established positions. Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35Social media links:Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdgeLion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
Chase has the internal scoop from BetMGM regarding line movement and ticket splits for the College Football Playoff games between Georgia/Ohio State & Michigan/TCU. He also explains the variety of ways he's betting the CFP this year, which includes one side, one exotic, and one 3-team moneyline parlay.He also has leans for the Alamo Bowl (Texas -3 vs Washington) and Sugar Bowl (Kansas State +6.5 vs Alabama).LATER: Four sides and two totals for the Week 17 NFL slate.Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35Social media links:Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdgeLion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
After a loaded 2022 calendar year, BetMGM betting analyst Chase Kiddy offers some reflections on the 2022 season -- including some very specific analysis from NFL, tennis, college basketball and more. Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35Social media links:Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdgeLion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
After a rare down week, Chase is heading back to the mattresses with the Week 16 Christmas betting card.AIRHORN: why I love Wake Forest -2 in the Gasparilla Bowl.THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: Jets (-1.5) vs Jaguars.Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35Social media links:Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdgeLion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
After a short, low-activity sports respite, the gambling calendar is heating back up with bowl games, high-stakes NFL, the World Cup final, NBA, NHL, College Basketball and more! Accordingly, this week's podcast is absolutely packed with actionable intel for you betting card.AIRHORN: Ducks +125 at Canadiens.BOWL LEANS INCLUDE: Cure Bowl (Troy vs UTSA); LA Bowl (Fresno State vs Washington State); New Mexico Bowl (BYU vs SMU).WORLD CUP FINAL: France (-120 to win WC) vs Argentina (-110 to win WC)THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: 49ers (-3.5) at Seahawks.Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35Social media links:Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdgeLion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
The college football regular season is over... but that doesn't mean there isn't still money to make! Chase previews Saturday's Army/Navy game before sliding into NFL Week 14 action.AIRHORN: Minnesota +5.5 vs Michigan (NCAAB)Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35Social media links:Lion's Edge Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLionsEdgeLion's Edge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionsedge/Lion's Edge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsedgepod
It's championship week in college football, which means it's time for Chase to handicap the last handful of games before bowl season. And his favorite is... wait. The MAC title game? Seriously?
PLUS: All the NFL bets I love for Week 13, including how I'm handling Thursday Night Football (Bills/Patriots).
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35
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It's not just leftovers on your plate. Chase follows up with all the remaining bets and leans for a long weekend of college football and NFL betting odds.
AIRHORN: Friday Night NBA. Kings at Celtics.
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35
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We've got a LOADED week of online sports betting opportunities, with more bets on the board than sides on your kitchen table.
FIRST: Chase handicaps the three Thanksgiving NFL games scheduled for Thursday, with iron picks for all three games.
THEN: Chase visits with friend of the podcast Sam Herder -- Senior FCS Analyst at HERO Sports -- in a discussion of the bracket and odds for the FCS Playoffs, which begin on Saturday. (And for more on the FCS Playoffs, make sure you check out Sam's podcast, FCS Football Talk.)
LATER: Chase shares a few college football bets he likes from the Thursday/Friday slate.
Make sure you come back on Friday for the weekend handicaps!
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35
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It's a VERY full Thursday show, as Chase quickly takes aims at Thursday bets in college football (Tulane/SMU), NFL (Packers/Titans) and NHL (Capitals/Blues). We're keeping an eye on those college basketball totals, too!
THEN: NFL Week 11 betting analysis for your consideration.
LATER: a brief rundown of World Cup odds and line movement at BetMGM.
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35
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Chase is back with a new crop of college football bets after an outstanding Week 11.
This week, if there's a theme, it's another week to be extremely skeptical of trendy dogs. Chase explains. But for you dog lovers, don't worry... he's got a few hidden gems, too.
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35
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There's a lot going on in my house right now... but there's a lot going on in online sports betting, too. Chase has early thoughts on betting NBA and NHL, plus some numerical analysis for betting early college hoops. Here's the takeaway: if a college basketball total moves up at least 6.5 points, you might want to think about tailing the steam. Same thing for totals that move down by at least three points.
For that reason, we're on Georgia/Wake Forest Under 144.5 on Friday night. The podcast is also playing Colorado +34.5 at USC in the college football market, too. As always, all lines per BetMGM.
As always, this week's mega betting preview includes recommendations and analysis for both college football Saturday and NFL Sunday.
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35
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Get these Thursday bets while they're hot! Chase has odds breakdowns for three huge games on the sports calendar for Thursday, November 3: Eagles (-13.5) at Texans; Astros (-160) at Phillies, and App State (-3) at Coastal Carolina.
PLUS: All the NFL plays and leans on Chase's Week 9 NFL Betting card.
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35
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Chase drank some super-caffeinated tea and stayed up until the wee hours of Wednesday morning to react to the inaugural edition of the College Football Playoff Rankings for this 2022 college football season. Haven't we been here with the Big 12 before? And you can't convince me that Alabama would be ranked at No. 6 with this resume if the name on the jersey was literally anything else.
Plus, of course, we have the weekly crop of excellent college football handicaps. Official picks went 4-2 last week.
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35
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Straight to business in Part 2 of this week's handicapping episodes. It's a favorite-heavy card on this week's NFL episode, with public bettors chasing trendy dogs like the Bears, Panthers and Commanders. All of them are sub-.500 teams that won last week. But do we really think the party is going to continue into this week?
Plus: Previewing the Bucs/Ravens game on Thursday Night Football. Here's why Chase kind of likes a specific play on the Ravens... but prefers a Thursday college bet on Louisiana/Southern Miss.
Don't forget to check out those college football picks for this weekend, too! They're back in the Wednesday episode.
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35
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It happens every year. The mid-season adjustment to ugly, horrible sides that's great for your wallet and terrible for your eyeballs.
We've reached that point in the 2022 college football betting calendar. Here are six plays that will win you money, but lose your appetite.
PLUS: Why are we so sure that Alabama is a playoff team? Chase wonders aloud.
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35
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On this special Monday edition of The Lion's Edge, Chase invites on New York Times best-selling writer Jeff Pearlman to discuss his new book, "The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson."
LATER: Evaluating the odds market for tonight's Monday Night Football game between the Bears and Patriots.
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35
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On this week's podcast, we stan for a college football team from the great state of Tennessee... and it's probably not the one you think. Stand up, Skyhawks!
FIRST: More crappy NFL odds on Thursday Night Football, as the New Orleans Saints head to Arizona to play the Cardinals. Just like last week, I'm recommending you turn off the garbage pro game and take a look at a far superior college game. Troy (+3) heads to South Alabama in a game with huge Sun Belt championship implications.
THEN: My five best bets from the Week 8 College Football slate, including contrarian favorites at Baylor and Clemson.
LATER: The NFL picks have had several straight winning weeks at this point, and I see no reason they'll slow down with another sharp card for this weekend. Don't listen to all the other podcasts out there banging the drum for the Detroit Lions... I've got the smartest way to attack this game. And it isn't a full-game side!
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
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No fluff and no BS in Part 2 of this week's handicapping episodes. I don't like a lot of NFL spots this weekend, and I'm not going to give back any of the money we've made over the last month and change by trying to force it.
I do really like a couple of first-half lines on Sunday, though...
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: Commanders (pk) at Bears. Ugh. This game is awful.
Don't forget to check out those college football picks for this weekend, too! They're back in the Wednesday episode.
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You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
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I got lots of positive feedback last week on the split-episode formatting, so we're back this week with a Wednesday podcast exclusive to college football! As usual, Chase explains his five best bets of the Week 7 college football betting card. He also outlines how many of the week's top games feature public underdogs that are being hammered by the public. In many cases, the lines aren't moving at all. Beware the public dog!
Our college football best bets are 14-6-1 over the past month! Tough to do better than that, my friends.
Come back on Thursday for the NFL Week 6 episode!
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You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
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Here's Part 2 of this week's experimental podcast -- broken up into two sections, for those of you who prefer to keep your college handicaps separated from your NFL picks!
FIRST: How to bet Colts (+3.5) at Broncos on Thursday Night Football. Chase does have a play in the game.
LATER: Best Bets for Week 5, including an argument for laying the whopping 14 points in Sunday's Bills/Steelers game.
Don't forget to check out those college football picks for this weekend, too! They're back in the Wednesday episode.
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35
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Trying something a little different this week. Here's the full Week 6 college football card -- 5 official picks, plus 10 more leans to consider -- and I'm dropping it in a solo, CFB-specific podcast a full day earlier than usual. You've got 72 hours to marinate on this information and decide what you like!
Our college football best bets are 12-4 over the past three episodes!
AIRHORN: Southern Methodist (+3) travels to Orlando for a weeknight make-up game with UCF that was scattered by Hurricane Ian. Sharp bettors clearly prefer one side.
LATER: As the world's literal foremost expert on how to bet JMU Football, I am here to tell you that this market is still wildly inefficient.
Come back on Thursday for the NFL Week 5 episode!
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You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
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PICKS ARE STILL HOT! Chase has a new slate of College Football and NFL picks for this weekend's action.
This week, Chase invites Trysta Krick to the show for an extended conversation about her background in sports, finance, and... caddying for senators? Trysta explains the angles and data points she prefers to evaluate before making bets in NFL and college football markets.
AIRHORN: no tennis picks for this episode, since Chase's favorite pick for Thursday actually takes place in Estonia at 4am EDT. But we do have a great prop of 14 CFB picks & leans. Yes, we're still betting Ole Miss under. Penn State (-27) will roll Northwestern; a MAC team is now way overvalued; an AAC underdog that's going to win outright. And more!
NFL: Bengals -4 on TNF. Keep riding with the undefeated Dolphins, or lay the points with Cincy? Chase does have a side, and it's one of his favorite plays of the week. Plus: Four more NFL sides!
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35
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PICKS ARE STILL HOT! Chase has a new slate of College Football and NFL picks for this weekend's action.
This week, Chase invites Trysta Krick to the show for an extended conversation about her background in sports, finance, and... caddying for senators? Trysta explains the angles and data points she prefers to evaluate before making bets in NFL and college football markets.
AIRHORN: no tennis picks for this episode, since Chase's favorite pick for Thursday actually takes place in Estonia at 4am EDT. But we do have a great prop of 14 CFB picks & leans. Yes, we're still betting Ole Miss under. Penn State (-27) will roll Northwestern; a MAC team is now way overvalued; an AAC underdog that's going to win outright. And more!
NFL: Bengals -4 on TNF. Keep riding with the undefeated Dolphins, or lay the points with Cincy? Chase does have a side, and it's one of his favorite plays of the week. Plus: Four more NFL sides!
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35
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You can't do better than perfect! Chase's college football picks were perfect last week, and we're looking to keep that momentum rolling into Week 4 of the college football schedule.
This week's solo pod starts with three great Thursday handicaps right out of the gate. Be very wary of Steelers +4.5, as nearly 80 percent of the tickets are backing Pittsburgh as a huge public dog. Despite the ticket count, the line has moved from Browns -3 to Browns -4.5. There are better Thursday night football opportunities!
Airhorn: Georgia State +2.5 is about as smelly as they come. We're also backing Daniel Evans to win in straight sets (-105) at ATP San Diego on Thursday afternoon.
NCAAF Odds: Five more official picks from Chase (plus Georgia State), including another team total and another Ole Miss under. And you can call him a homer if you like, but JMU is getting too many points in boone. JMU has shrunk from +10 to +7 over the last five days.
NFL: Kansas City is square... and we don't care. Lay the -6.5. Plus three more sides, two leans, and a total.
It's a STACKED episode with more than two dozen bets and leans for this weekend!
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35
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You can't do better than perfect! Chase's college football picks were perfect last week, and we're looking to keep that momentum rolling into Week 4 of the college football schedule.
This week's solo pod starts with three great Thursday handicaps right out of the gate. Be very wary of Steelers +4.5, as nearly 80 percent of the tickets are backing Pittsburgh as a huge public dog. Despite the ticket count, the line has moved from Browns -3 to Browns -4.5. There are better Thursday night football opportunities!
Airhorn: Georgia State +2.5 is about as smelly as they come. We're also backing Daniel Evans to win in straight sets (-105) at ATP San Diego on Thursday afternoon.
NCAAF Odds: Five more official picks from Chase (plus Georgia State), including another team total and another Ole Miss under. And you can call him a homer if you like, but JMU is getting too many points in boone. JMU has shrunk from +10 to +7 over the last five days.
NFL: Kansas City is square... and we don't care. Lay the -6.5. Plus three more sides, two leans, and a total.
It's a STACKED episode with more than two dozen bets and leans for this weekend!
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35
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Week 1 of the NFL betting slate was brutal; we made money anyway.
We don't want to overreact (or underreact!) to what we saw in Week 1, though, so Chase welcomed Allan Bell (CBS/Sportsline/Early Edge Podcast) onto the show to break down some of the juiciest games from the Week 2 NFL betting schedule.
Later: My five best bets from Week 3 of college football, including how to bet teams like App State and Marshall, one week after massive upset wins.
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35
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Week 1 of the NFL betting slate was brutal; we made money anyway.
We don't want to overreact (or underreact!) to what we saw in Week 1, though, so Chase welcomed Allan Bell (CBS/Sportsline/Early Edge Podcast) onto the show to break down some of the juiciest games from the Week 2 NFL betting schedule.
Later: My five best bets from Week 3 of college football, including how to bet teams like App State and Marshall, one week after massive upset wins.
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
NFL here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35
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This might be a Thursday podcast, but I'm always going to hop on to talk college football if something crazy happens.
Something crazy did indeed happen during Week 2 of the 2022 college football season, as Sun Belt football stole center stage from Alabama/Texas. App State beat Texas A&M Marshall beat Notre Dame; Georgia Southern beat Nebraska and got Scott Frost fired. All three wins were on the road.
The Fun Belt has become the Stun Belt in a very short amount of time... so I called up Chris Vannini of The Athletic to react to what it all means.
Airhorn: Talking through odds and picks for Week 1 of Monday Night Football: Broncos (+6.5) at Seahawks.
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You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
NFL Betting: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35
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This might be a Thursday podcast, but I'm always going to hop on to talk college football if something crazy happens.
Something crazy did indeed happen during Week 2 of the 2022 college football season, as Sun Belt football stole center stage from Alabama/Texas. App State beat Texas A&M Marshall beat Notre Dame; Georgia Southern beat Nebraska and got Scott Frost fired. All three wins were on the road.
The Fun Belt has become the Stun Belt in a very short amount of time... so I called up Chris Vannini of The Athletic to react to what it all means.
Airhorn: Talking through odds and picks for Week 1 of Monday Night Football: Broncos (+6.5) at Seahawks.
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
NFL Betting: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/nfl-35
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Former Lion's Edge cohost Andrew Doughty returns to the show to help preview NFL Week 1.
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Former Lion's Edge cohost Andrew Doughty returns to the show to help preview NFL Week 1.
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
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If you've been listening to the podcast, you've heard everyone say it.
"Which conference do you think is the most interesting right now?" I ask.
"It's the Big 12," everyone says.
So, rather than blather on about whether my Mountaineers can finally do something worth talking about this season, I called up one of the best Big 12 guests I know -- Phillip Slavin, the kingpin of the Ten12 media network. Err, empire. Sorry, Phillip.
Here, Phillip and I do about 20 minutes on which Big 12 favorites & sleepers we like for the 2022 college football season. Are his Cowboys a legit conference contender after losing a ton from last year's team? Should you lay the 37 with Texas? And just what should we expect from Brent Venables & Co. during his opening foray into head coaching in Norman? Phillip has the answers.
Airhorn: My official ATS picks (plus one moneyline parlay!) for Week 1, plus an extra crop of leans for good measure.
Later: Let's appreciate the Backyard Brawl! And, if you want to bet it... c'mon. You've gotta take the points with West Virginia.
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the college football betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211
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Week 1 of the college football season has arrived, and we've got the absolute perfect guest for it: Phil Steele. For 28 years, Steele's summer magazines have set the gold standard for summer preview magazines, in part by giving fans and bettors and absolute dump truck of information.
Here, Phil identifies a couple of potential win total targets that the betting market is off on. He also goes into detail on his preview process and handicaps some of his favorite upcoming Week 1 college football games.
Later: My six best bets from the first round of the US Open. With all this college football flying around, don't forget about all that money that's available to win in Flushing Meadows!
Phil Steele: https://plus.philsteele.com/
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The Lion's Edge usually publishes new episodes on Thursday, but I just couldn't wait one more day to talk about college football. I was on vacation last week, trudging around the Sandbridge sand with my girlfriend's family. And as the week went on, my CFB anxiety was hitting all-time highs.
When I got back on Saturday, I immediately called up Colby Dant from the College Football Experience -- part of the Sports Gambling Podcast Network -- for some desperately needed CFB medication.
Here's our extended conversation, with several actionable highlights, including: betting the Kansas Over win total; Will Anderson to Win the Heisman +2000; all things New Mexico State; plenty of NC State slander. (Go Pirates?) Lots of Week Zero action here, too!
That, and so much more, on this week's extra-long episode of The Lion's Edge.
Airhorn: Heading to WTA Cleveland, where top-seeded Barbora Krejcikova is a noticeable first-round dog.
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Did the Rams win the Super Bowl in February, or did I just dream that?
In sports betting, we're used to reigning champs being priced at the top of the market when a new season rolls around. That's thanks in part to shaky-but-popular syllogisms like, "the champ is the champ until someone beats them."
The Rams are something of an exception. The Chiefs and Bills are both bigger favorites to win the Super Bowl. The Rams aren't even the favorite to win the NFC -- that's Tampa.
Why are the Rams viewed so skeptically, compared to other recent Super Bowl winners? As is often the case, an unpopular favorite may ultimately be a sharp one.
Later... a conversation on one of the most misused words in sports betting: value.
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You can view the NFC West betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/events/2022-23-nfl-futures-12707936?market=96
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We all know the Deshaun Watson stuff is weird and creepy. But the Cleveland Browns are still going to suit up for 17 NFL games this season, with or without him available to play quarterback.
And here's the thing... while we've all been concentrating on the (obviously horrible) Watson news, we seem to have forgotten something that's been in front of our faces now for 2+ years -- the Browns are actually pretty good. Sure, Baker Mayfield tore his labrum in the middle of last season, but beyond that, the Browns have a top-5 offensive line, a genuinely good head coach, good skill guys, and arguably the best pass rusher in the league. They've also got a schedule that should give them six or seven easy wins, regardless of who hands the ball off to the running back.
This week on The Lion's Edge, Chase makes a compelling case for betting the cast-offs of the AFC North: Cleveland (+300) and Pittsburgh (+900). You're going to want to hear this before placing your final divisional bets.
Airhorn: taking advantage of Sean McVay's infamous preseason apathy. The pod explains why Chargers -3.5 is still a bet, even on the far side of a key number.
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the AFC North betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/events/2022-23-nfl-futures-12707936?market=90
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The AFC West is the only NFL Division where absolutely any team could finish first, and absolutely any team could finish last. The Chiefs (+155) are the obvious favorite, given their recent team history, but the Chargers (+230) and Broncos (+260) are both very live. Even the Raiders (+650!) were a playoff team in 2021.
The Broncos may have made the most dramatic offseason upgrade when they finally fixed their longstanding quarterback woes by acquiring Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson. Wilson makes the Broncos instant championship contenders... assuming that Denver can stay healthy, that is.
This week, I asked Cody Roark (Mile High Sports; Locked on Broncos Podcast) to join me to discuss Wilson, Broncos odds, and all things AFC West.
Airhorn: a small play on the total in this week's 2022 NFL Hall of Fame Game, plus a recap of some very profitable tennis plays from Wednesday night.
Make sure to read our team's content on BetMGM's blog, The Roar: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/
You can view the AFC West betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/events/2022-23-nfl-futures-12707936?market=92
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Of all the NFL divisional championship prices available at BetMGM, the number for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is the one that dramatically stands out. Many favorites have modest prices, somewhere between -120 and +150; Tampa is -300.
The NFC South is not particularly competitive, with Carolina looking listless and Atlanta still rebuilding. But the Saints still look good, and there's crazy value on New Orleans at +375 -- especially considering that the Saints have owned Tampa throughout the regular season during the Brady era.
Is it worth buying Tampa at such an insane cost? How does the Julio Jones signing mesh with the current depth chart? And what on Earth happened with Tom Brady this offseason?
For all that and more, Chase invites on Tampa Bay reporter Bobby Thompson (Bucs Report) to set the record straight.
You can view the NFC South betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/events/2022-23-nfl-futures-12707936?market=95
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We're all the way back, baby! Quinton Mayo (BetMGM Tonight) joins the show to help Chase break down the NFC East odds market.
No team has won the NFC East in back-to-back years since the Eagles did it in 2003-04, nearly 20 years ago. The Dallas offense got noticeably worse in the offseason, while Philadelphia and Washington made major upgrades. So why should anyone bet Dallas at the top of the market? Quinton and Chase hash it out.
NFL Divisional odds at BetMGM as of this episode's publication:
Dallas Cowboys +120 Philadelphia Eagles +190 Washington Commanders +500 New York Giants +650
You can view that betting page here: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11
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We're making some big changes. Come see what's on the horizon for BetMGM's flagship gambling podcast.
Resetting the college football table with 10 questions:
- Which team nailed their coaching hire? And which team blew it?
- Favorite Alabama future?
- Buying Big 12 favorites or down-ballot teams?
- Favorite conference championship favorite odds?
- Where do you draw the line in national championship odds?
- Is JMU a top-half FBS team in 2022?
- Which current or former USC QB to buy in Heisman odds?
- Is Clemson's run over?
- Will the new Big 12 be better or worse?
- Long term, would you rather be Big 12, American, or Sun Belt?
Air Horn: NBA Finals Game 1
With Andrew taking some time off, Chase has an hour-long dive into one of the show's most consistently requested topics: how does Chase consistently identify all these seemingly random winning tennis bets?
In today's exploratory episode, BetMGM writer & analyst Chase Kiddy explains his proven method of betting on tennis. With absolutely nothing held back, here's the full explanation of how a system of contrarian favorites, modest underdogs, and smart parlays have scored a 65% win rate and 12% ROI.
NFL Draft odds at BetMGM:
- Huge movement at No. 1
- Malik Willis props
- First WR selected
- Evaluating Kyler Gordon's draft invite
- Not buying Pickett
On this NBA Playoffs episode:
-Andrew is a useless piece of shit.
-Chase drops his favorite series bets, including a "There's no chance the Bucks lose this series" proclamation.
-And guest Colton Pool gives his analysis of Nets-Celtics, Grizzlies-Wolves, and more
Playoff Odds: BetMGM
Mailbag: @TheLionsEdge
We go division-by-division with our favorite MLB futures bets at BetMGM, including:
- NL West: Value on Padres?
- NL Central: Pounding the Brewers
- NL East: Massively overvalued Mets
- AL West: Angels or Mariners to challenge Astros?
- AL Central: Twins & White Sox numbers
- AL East: Baffling prices for Blue Jays
Mailbag: @TheLionsEdge
Final Four Betting:
- Our favorite bets
- Villanova team total?
- Public is pounding KU and UNC
- UNC title odds
Also: Predicting national championship odds for the potential matchups, and Chase drops a WTA pick for this weekend.
Twitter Spaces: @BetMGM on Saturday (4pm ET) and Monday (8pm ET)
Mailbag: @TheLionsEdge
First: Chase has an NBA pick for Monday
Second: Early odds, leans, and public betting info for Villanova-Kansas and Duke-North Carolina.
After Chase breaks down historical trends for underdogs in the tournament, we run through each Sweet 16 game with our favorite bets, leans, and more.
Mailbag Questions: @TheLionsEdge
We run through BetMGM odds for every First Round game, giving picks, leans, and other analysis:
2:28 - West Region
19:55 - East Region
39:53 - South Region
57:35 - Midwest Region
Betting Questions: @TheLionsEdge
Twitter Spaces: 11am ET Thursday and Friday (@BetMGM) before First Round games tip off.
Before we drop a massive tourney betting episode on Wednesday, we discussed early odds, including:
- Bizarre line for Providence-SDSU
- Moneyline dogs
- Narratives for Chattanooga and Loyola Chicago
- Fading public narratives
1:45 - Russell Wilson: Broncos' expectations, the irrelevancy of Noah Fant.
11:22 - Aaron Rodgers: The circus is done.
15:29 - Carson Wentz: Is Washington better now? Should their NFC East odds have improved?
25:04 - March Madness: Debunking myths, using narratives to your advantage.
Twitter Spaces: Immediately following the Selection Show from the @BetMGM Twitter account.
Before an onslaught of NCAA Tournament coverage starts next week, Chase Kiddy and Colton Pool discuss the NBA futures market, including notes on the Sixers, Heat, and Suns.
View updated NBA odds at the BetMGM sportsbook.
Haven't been paying attention to the college basketball season until now?
We run through some strategies for betting on conference tournaments and the NCAA Tournament, including fading narratives, betting the dogs, and taking unders.
Mailbag Questions: @TheLionsEdge
Odds: College basketball odds at the BetMGM sportsbook.
We take a 1-week deviation from betting to ask and answer 10 questions, including:
- Toilet paper alternatives
- Why Rome does or doesn't suck
- Bowling with Seinfield, SVP, Jennifer Lawrence, or Michael Cera
- Future Super Bowl-winning QBs
- Next team to make the CFP
Mailbag Questions: @TheLionsEdge
Free Bet: Leave a review on your podcast player, screen shot the review, and send to us on Twitter for a $5 Free Bet.
We discuss each of the 23 Super Bowl bets we've taken thus far, including:
- Super Bowl MVP
- Opening Kickoff Touchback
- Joe Mixon Receiving
- First-Half Spread
- Jalen Ramsey Tackles
Check out all Super Bowl odds at the BetMGM sportsbook.
We run through our early Super Bowl bets, including the Rams' spread and props for Matthew Stafford and Tee Higgins.
Also: Chase drops picks for ATP Cordoba, and we discuss a college basketball betting trend for Final Four Cinderella teams.
Mailbag Questions: @TheLionsEdge
0:44 - Bengals at Chiefs
- Alt-spread parlay, over/under trends, Joe Mixon prop bet.
15:22 - 49ers at Rams
- Disagreement on correct side, taking the under, Deebo Samuel prop bet.
23:15 - Bet on William & Mary
- The Lion's Edge: The only place for Tribe betting breakdowns.
26:47 - Overs for slow CAA teams
- Three games for Thursday night.
29:50 - Bloodbath in Melbourne
- Chase needs tennis therapy.
We discuss odds, props, and trends for each playoff game this weekend:
2:33 - Bengals at Titans
10:55 - 49ers at Packers
22:46 - Rams at Bucs
33:21 - Bills at Chiefs
PLUS: Chase's best bets for the early rounds of the Australian Open.
Chase breaks down all six games from the first round of the 2022 NFL Playoffs and offers picks, including three straight bets, a +150 teaser, and two undervalued futures positions
Chase gives his final thoughts on Georgia (-2.5) vs. Bama before discussing early odds for Wild Card weekend.
After breaking down FCS national championship odds (and revisiting the Montana State hedging opportunity), Chase runs through NFL Week 18 betting, including why he's picking the Chiefs (-10), Dolphins (+6.5), and Bills-Jets over (41).
Mailbag Questions: @TheLionsEdge
With Georgia and Alabama facing off in another title game, Chase explains why most of the championship narratives you'll hear this week are lazy, wrong, or just plain dumb.
Plus: How to bet the Texas Bowl between LSU and Kansas State, and a new podcast update for 2022.
After opening with Monday Night Football (Dolphins at Saints), we discuss 22 bowl games through New Year's Day and explain plays on Cincinnati, Georgia, Air Force, Wisconsin, and more teams.
Mailbag Questions: @TheLionsEdge
Starting with Thursday Night Football (49ers at Titans), we break down games for NFL Week 16 and discuss our favorite bets, including:
- Packers (-7) vs. Browns
- Colts-Cardinals: Under 49.5
- Bills (+2.5) at Patriots
- Bucs-Panthers: Under 47.5
View updated NFL odds at the BetMGM sportsbook and send mailbag questions to @TheLionsEdge on Twitter.
After Chase explains why he's taking the Bears (vs. the Vikings) on Monday Night Football, we break down this week's bowl betting, including notes on:
UCF vs. Florida (-6.5)
Missouri vs. Army (-4)
Ball State vs. Georgia State (-4.5)
Kent State vs. Wyoming (-4)
Hawaii vs. Memphis (-7.5)
Thursday Night Football
One side and one prop for Chiefs-Chargers.
NFL Week 15
Breaking down our favorite bets for Rams-Seahawks, Falcons-49ers, Cardinals-Lions, and more games this weekend.
FCS Playoffs
Why Chase is on James Madison and Montana State this weekend.
Celebration Bowl
Betting against the narrative of Jackson State?
We open with Monday Night Football (Rams at Cardinals -2.5) before breaking down odds for the first wave of bowl games, including our favorite bets for:
L.A. Bowl: Oregon State vs. Utah State
Cure Bowl: Northern Illinois vs. Coastal Carolina
Boca Raton Bowl: App State vs. Western Kentucky
Gasparilla Bowl: Florida vs. UCF
Thursday Night Football
Injuries and buy-low, sell-high spots for Steelers at Vikings (-3).
Army-Navy
Total plummeted but is now climbing ... can you take advantage of a public narrative on Unders for service academy games?
FCS Playoffs
Chase Kiddy gives betting advice on this weekend's four FCS games, including Montana at James Madison.
NFL Week 14
Why we love the Bears-Packers under, debating the sides in Bucs-Bills, rolling with Washington, and making sense of funky numbers.
Monday Night Football
Is it finally time to bet against the Patriots (+3)? What's the right side for an over/under total that's plummeting for a cold, windy night in Buffalo?
CFB Playoff Odds
Breaking down our early leans for Alabama (-14) vs. Cincinnati and Georgia (-7) vs. Michigan. Should you bet Georgia because a different book had a look-ahead line of -9?
NFL Bye Trends
The bye week is often overvalued in NFL betting, but there's a sweet spot with road favorites after a bye.
After opening with Thursday Night Football betting (Cowboys at Saints), we discuss our favorite odds for conference championships, including the SEC Championship and AAC Championship.
Also, in Week 13 NFL betting: First-half plays on the Colts and Vikings, some ugly dogs, and more.
Free Bets: $5 Free Bet if you leave a review for The Lion's Edge on your podcast player, screen shot and send to us on Twitter (@TheLionsEdge).
Twitter Spaces: Friday at 3:30 p.m. ET
College Football Playoff
We go line-by-line with seven College Football Playoff contenders – Georgia, Michigan, Alabama, Cincinnati, Oklahoma State, Notre Dame, and Baylor – with the most likely scenario that guarantees each a playoff spot.
Monday Night Football
Trends and betting strategy for Seattle at Washington.
Lincoln Riley
Riley's impact on the Pac-12, and what's the next program to take a gigantic swing on a hire?
Conference Championship Odds
An early look at odds, including a Bama-Georgia line hat (predictably) jumped after last weekend's games.
We give our favorite college football and NFL bets of the weekend, which include the Chase Kiddy STAMP OF GUARANTEE.
Among them: Thanksgiving NFL unders, bizarre underdog lines for Michigan and Auburn, sharp money on the Broncos, and more.
Twitter Spaces: Saturday at 11 a.m. ET
Mailbag Questions: @TheLionsEdge
MNF: Trends for dog of 10+, Tom Brady's ATS numbers as a big favorite, why Chase likes the Bucs to cover.
NFL Dogs: Using trends to predict success for underdogs over the final seven weeks, the sweet spot for money line dogs, and more.
Air Horn: KANSAS!
CFB Playoff: Oklahoma State's playoff path is clear ... can they climb to the 3-seed?
Florida: Ripple effect of Dan Mullen's firing.
We open with Thursday Night Football betting (NE-ATL) and the Virginia Tech opening before discussing our favorite college football and NFL bets this weekend, including:
-Three hideous NFL underdogs
-Back on Ohio State and Clemson?
-Capitalizing on narrative games
-Bizarre Pac-12 and Mountain West trend
Twitter Spaces: Sunday at Noon ET
Mailbag Questions: @TheLionsEdge
From Texas and Florida to the Jets and UMass, we discuss which college football and NFL fans are the most pissed off right now.
Also: Predictions for Tuesday's College Football Playoff Rankings, and 5 bets across college football, college basketball, and the NHL.
Mailbag Questions: @TheLionsEdge
Breaking down our favorite NFL and college football bets this weekend, including notes on Chiefs-Raiders, Ohio State-Purdue, Rams-Titans, and Tennessee-Georgia.
Join us at 11 a.m. ET Saturday on Twitter Spaces (@BetMGM) for more college football betting talk. And send any mailbag questions to @TheLionsEdge on Twitter.
Monday Night Football: Breaking down trends, sides, and a potential first-half bet for the Bears-Steelers.
What the F*ck was that? The Chiefs are trash, nice effort Bills, maybe the Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers aren't good...
Air Horn: Vikings-Chargers, Louisiana-Troy
Playoff Debate: Simplifying the scenarios by highlighting 6 remaining games.
Mailbag Questions: @TheLionsEdge
BetMGM Odds: NFL Odds & College Football Odds
We discuss our favorite NFL and college football bets this weekend, including breakdowns for the Packers-Chiefs, Titans-Rams, Auburn-Texas A&M, and Michigan State-Purdue.
Twitter Spaces: Thursday at 7 p.m. ET
Mailbag Questions: @TheLionsEdge
Predictions for the first CFP Rankings on Tuesday: Sorting through the mess behind Georgia, and why Chase believes Cincinnati will be No. 2.
Buying & selling NFL teams: Explaining why we're selling the Browns and Packers (seriously...just listen), buying the Steelers and Seahawks.
Also: Revisiting the right read but wrong result on UL Monroe-App State.
Air Horn: Army-Air Force UNDER
Mailbag Questions: @TheLionsEdge
Twitter Spaces: Thursday at 6:30 p.m. ET
We run through Week 8 NFL and Week 9 college football betting, including breakdowns for Michigan-Michigan State, Iowa-Wisconsin, Cowboys-Vikings, and Titans-Colts.
Also: Why Chase believes UL Monroe +27.5 is a steal and the book is begging you to take Boise State -2.5.
Twitter Spaces: Saturday at 10:30 a.m ET
Mailbag Questions: @TheLionsEdge
Eight weeks into the college football season, it's time to reset the betting table:
-Strategy of predicting covers for winless ATS teams
-Historical rends for ATS winning & losing streaks
-Garbage teams can cover
-Checking in on our children, including Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Oregon State
-Over/under trends
Twitter Spaces: Saturday at 10:30 a.m. ET
Mailbag Questions: @TheLionsEdge
We run through more than 20 bets for this weekend, including UCLA-Oregon, Pittsburgh-Clemson, and Oklahoma-Kansas in college football odds, and Bucs-Bears, Raiders-Eagles, and Packers-Washington in NFL odds.
Twitter Spaces: 10:30 a.m. ET on Saturday
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: NFL Odds & College Football Odds
After opening Monday Night Football betting (Bills at Titans) we discuss Ed Orgeron's departure from LSU:
Has a championship coach ever received less credit than Orgeron? LSU has money but is it actually a better job for someone like Luke Fickell? How do you bet on teams with fired/interim head coaches?
And NFL teams are better and worse than their record?
Air Horn: Colorado State at Utah State
Mailbag: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: College Football Odds & NFL Odds
We run through more than 20 college football and NFL games to discuss our favorite bets for the weekend, including several unders, the Chargers in Baltimore, Colorado's team total, and Air Force at Boise State.
Air Horn: Indian Wells & Pacers' win total
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: NFL Odds & College Football Odds
After the Alabama and Penn State losses, what is the most likely scenario that gets Cincinnati – with 100% certainty – into the College Football Playoff? We discuss the lowest possible threshold for the Bearcats.
Also: Cashing out, weighing on-field concerns and scheduling for the Chiefs, revisiting NFL underdog trends, and asking who's a real contender in the NFC.
Air Horn: Chiefs-Washington and Indian Wells
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: NFL Odds & College Football Odds
From Rams-Seahawks on Thursday Night Football to Bills-Chiefs on Sunday Night Football, we run through NFL and college football betting for the entire weekend. Penn State-Iowa, Boise State-BYU, Alabama-Texas A&M, Packers-Bengals, Bears-Raiders, and more.
Air Horn: Bills' team total
Mailbag: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: College Football Odds & NFL Odds
We start with Monday Night Football betting and discuss:
-PSA: Never pay for picks
-NFL underdogs are winning at a staggering rate
-NFL Tiers: 8+ teams in top tier of contenders
-College Football Tiers: Parity below Bama-Georgia?
-There are only 8 win-and-you're-in teams
Air Horn: Early play on Bucs (-10.5) in Week 5
Mailbag: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: NFL Odds & College Football Odds
Teaser bet on Lions-Bears, crazy movement for Chiefs-Eagles, funky lines for Wisconsin-Michigan and Boston College-Clemson, and more in this weekend betting preview for NFL and college football.
Air Horn: Round Robin Under on Rookie QBs
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: NFL Odds & College Football Odds
After breaking down Thursday Night Football odds, we discuss college football:
-We're done talking about Clemson
-Oregon in a pole position for a playoff spot
-There's a pool of 7 contenders beyond Bama, Georgia, Oregon
-Are Arkansas and Ole Miss being unfairly evaluated because of upcoming schedule?
And we look back at NFL Week 3:
-Who are the top two teams in the AFC?
-The Chiefs have real issues in a loaded division
-Reality check for Bucs' team with flaws
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: NFL Odds & College Football Odds
From the Thursday Night Football over/under and NFL game props to Wisconsin-Notre Dame and buying low on college football teams, we discuss our favorite bets for this weekend.
Air Horn: Steelers vs. Bengals First-Half Total
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: NFL Odds & College Football Odds
Should we ease the "Feels like 2007" comparisons for college football? But if this is 2007, who's Kansas?
Which college football stock and are we buying and selling entering Week 4?
It's not too early to say Clemson's problems are real.
Who's the best 0-2 team in the NFL?
And who's the worst 2-0 team?
Shaky defense and AFC West landscape are concerning for Chiefs.
AND: Early picks for Bucs-Rams and West Virginia-Oklahoma.
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: College Football Odds & NFL Odds
From the 89 NFL and college football games this weekend, we discuss 25 bets we're taking.
Including: Chiefs (-3.5), Boise State (-3.5), Cardinals (-4.5), Notre Dame (-7), Toledo (-14.5), and the under in the Raiders-Steelers game.
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: NFL & College Football
We ask and answer 10 questions after Week 1 of the NFL and Week 2 of college football, including:
- How strong is the Pac-12 playoff picture?
- Long-term concern for Iowa State?
- Are the Chiefs and Browns clearly the best teams in the AFC?
- What's the power structure in the SEC West?
- Level of concern for Packers and Bills?
Coming Thursday: Week 2 NFL betting, Week 3 college football betting
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: NFL & College Football
Andrew Doughty and Chase Kiddy run through their favorite bets for Week 1 in NFL odds and Week 2 in college football odds, including Packers-Saints, Chargers-Washington, Broncos-Giants, and Iowa-Iowa State.
$2K Parlay: $5, 16 legs, $2,200 payout
Air Horn: Rutgers-Syracuse
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
Visit the BetMGM sportsbook for updated NFL odds and college football odds.
After Week 1 in college football, we go conference-by-conference in resetting the table and asking how much stock should be put into certain results, including Clemson's loss, Iowa's demolition of Indiana, and underwhelming wins from Iowa State & Oklahoma. Also, victory laps on UCLA, Vandy, and betting the Unders.
The AIR HORN is back: How to create a unique parlay bet for Thursday Night Football.
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
Visit the BetMGM sportsbook for updated college football and NFL odds.
Chase Kiddy and Andrew Doughty discuss nearly 50 college football games (and giving 38 bets) and dropping the first $2K Parlay of the season. From the Minnesota-Ohio State UNDER and Indiana -3.5 (at Iowa) to Liberty -41 (vs. Campbell) and San Diego State (-31.5) vs. New Mexico State, listen to 54 minutes of rapid-fire college football betting breakdowns.
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: College Football Odds
Scott Frost might've lost his job in Week 0 but Saturday was otherwise uneventful from a pure football standpoint. It was, however, an important day for betting lessons. Chase Kiddy breaks down good lessons, takeaways, and reminders from the first five college football games of the season.
And for Week 1: Reacting to line movement for LSU-UCLA after the Bruins' beatdown of Hawaii, and leans for Jacksonville State-UAB, Ohio State-Minnesota, and South Florida-NC State.
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: College Football Odds
Andrew Doughty and Chase Kiddy break down betting odds for each Week 0 game and give their favorite bets for the first weekend of college football, among them: Illinois +7 (vs. Nebraska), Fresno State -27.5 (vs. UConn), and San Jose State -22.5 (vs. Southern Utah).
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: College Football Odds
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Which under-.500 team from 2020 is most likely to win 10 games in 2021?
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Which team with a win total of fewer than 6 is most likely to win 10 games in 2021?
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Which 10-win team won't be THAT good?
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Which preseason top-10 team is most likely to implode?
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Who will be the first coach fired?
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Which P5 program are you most certain will have a new coach in 2022?
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What are your playoff predictions?
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What's your favorite win total bet?
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What's your favorite non-win total futures bet?
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Over/Under on 8.5 wins for Notre Dame?
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What will be the playoff debate everyone is having during the final weeks of the season?
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If I tell you a first-time playoff team will make the field in 2021, who will it be?
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Who will be the top three G5 teams, in order, in the final playoff rankings?
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Who will win Big 12 Coach of the Year?
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Who's the most likely conference champion from this group: UCLA, Iowa, Miami, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, Houston, Kent State, FAU, San Diego State, or Troy?
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What will be the three best divisions in 2021?
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Are there zero playoff stakes in the Clemson-Georgia game?
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What will be the most shocking Week 1 upset?
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What's your favorite Week 1 bet?
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What will be the game of the year in college football?
BetMGM Odds: College Football Odds
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
We break down our favorite bets in Heisman odds, College Football Playoff odds, conference division winner odds, and more that we didn't discuss in our conference previews.
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: College Football Odds
Sam Herder (HERO Sports) joins the show for an FCS preview, talking about the FCS' most likely wins over FBS teams this year, the effects of a bizarre fall/spring season on this year's outlook, top tier of national championship contenders, and more.
Sam Herder on Twitter: @SamHerderFCS
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: College Football Odds
Cincinnati is the G5's best-ever chance at a playoff bid ... does that mean you should bet on it at +1100? We discuss Cincinnati futures and other odds in the American in a conference-by-conference Group of Five Preview that includes notes on Houston, ECU, Nevada, Coastal Carolina, and more.
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: College Football Odds
Chase Kiddy explains why he's all over Ole Miss this season and willing to throw a dart on the Rebels to win the SEC. Also: Buying the Texas A&M over, trying (and failing) to find four wins on Vandy's scheduling, explaining why Georgia is the best value pick in SEC odds, and more.
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: College Football Odds
In BetMGM's Big 12 Championship odds, there's a gigantic gap between Oklahoma/Iowa State and everyone else. Is it that simple? Will the Sooners and Cyclones roll to the championship game?
Also: Debating over vs. under on Kansas, if Oklahoma's win total (11) is too big to take, and searching for value with TCU, West Virginia, and others.
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: College Football Odds
Why we're taking the unders on Arizona and Colorado, and overs on Oregon, Arizona State, and UCLA. And differing opinions on Stanford.
Chase Kiddy is buying ALL the Indiana stock this year, picking the Hoosiers to hit the over on 7.5 wins, beat Ohio State, and make a dark horse run at the Big Ten title. Also: Under on Nebraska, parlaying the Oklahoma ML vs. the Huskers, under on Purdue, and more in the BetMGM Big Ten betting preview.
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: College Football Odds
Why we're buying North Carolina (over 9.5), Boston College (over 7), and Miami (over 9.5), but not Florida State (under 5.5), Duke (under 4), and others. Also: Are North Carolina and Miami worth dart throws in ACC Championship odds?
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: College Football Odds
From conference realignment and the hot seat to concerns about Alabama's departures and a potentially great season from the Pac-12, we ask and answer 10 questions on college football.
Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: College Football Odds
From types of bets and watching for reverse line movement to mindset and things to avoid, Chase Kiddy reviews the Betting Guide for Idiots entering the football season.
Submit Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPod
BetMGM Odds: NFL Odds and College Football Odds
We break down NFL futures by revisiting some BetMGM odds from the divisional previews and giving new futures we like, including a Bucs-Panthers finish atop the NFC South, 49ers-Browns Super Bowl, and more.
In the final NFL divisional betting preview, we break down AFC West odds, win totals, and more.
-Are the Chargers overvalued?
-How is the book viewing the Chargers vs. Broncos for 2nd place?
-You're not gonna bet against the Chiefs
-Will the Raiders be trash or competent?
The Bills are a popular public team this summer ... does that mean you should bet against them? Or pound their futures? And sorting through the mess below the Bills: Dolphins/Patriots aim for Wild Card, any value in Jets' betting?
ALSO: BIATHLON ODDS!
Why a Browns' Super Bowl bet is great value, and how you can create your own AFC North Super Bowl bet with two separate wagers.
Will the Steelers suck? And do the Bengals have a prayer of winning seven games against a tough schedule?
That and more on this AFC North betting preview.
What's the best betting strategy for a division with two good teams and two bad teams?
We break down the AFC South odds and build a parlay of futility for the Texans and Jaguars (and Lions).
We put each of the 32 (projected) NFL starting quarterbacks into one of six tiers for the 2021 season.
-Only Mahomes & Rodgers in Tier 1?
-Did we see enough from Herbert?
-Does Tannehill deserve the benefit of the doubt?
-And a TON MORE
When the College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams, would you rather be a Group of Five team or middle-class Power Five team?
We discuss that and more on playoff expansion, including cynicism on the committee's sudden love for the G5, resetting expectations for programs (e.g., Wisconsin, Oklahoma State) and coaches (e.g., Jim Harbaugh, Scott Frost), and wondering if there are any losers with expansion.
NFC West Preview:
The entire division can't be good ... so who's gonna suck?
Why we're pounding the overs for the Rams & Niners
Are the Seahawks stuck in a boring limbo?
This is a critical year for Kliff Kingsbury and the Cardinals' rebuild.
NFC North Betting Preview: Where can you find value amidst the Aaron Rodgers' uncertainty? Are the Vikings' odds (and win total) the best play in the division? Is there a weird Sam Pittman-like feeling for Dan Campbell in Detroit?
Euro 2020 Betting Preview: Soccer expert Alex Laing breaks down odds, dark horses, and why he believes there's value in betting against England in the group stage.
NFC East Preview:
Where are 7 wins for the Eagles?
Do the Giants have the best value for division winner odds?
Are both Washington and Dallas overrated?
Can you take advantage of funky order-of-finish odds?
If you like the Cowboys, why you should take them to win the division (+100) instead of make the playoffs (-150).
Also: Is college football better when middle-class teams are great? And a brief update on NBA Finals odds.
Bet online at BetMGM.com
NFC South Preview:
Are the Bucs the only team going for something this year?
Which win totals are the most attractive?
Should you bet the Panthers to make the playoffs (+260)?
What will be the NFC South hierarchy three years from now?
Also, French Open betting: Why you should bet the French Open, how you win money off the women's bracket, and more.
View updated odds for all sports at BetMGM.com
For the next three months, we'll break down everything college football and NFL with a 25-episode preview series. On this episode, we talk about how we'll do previews and predictions and what specific topics we'll cover.
Send mailbag questions to @HighMotorPod on Twitter.
Week 1 college football odds (plus 56 other games throughout the season) are available on BetMGM.com. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of betting early, Clemson-Georgia, and more.
We reset the NFL table before the summer, talking about the competitive NFC West, why the AFC South will (or won't) be entertaining, the Raiders' critical juncture, and the elite tier of Super Bowl contenders.
BetMGM VP of Sports Trading Jason Scott joins the show to talk NFL Win Totals: How they're handling the Aaron Rodgers' situation, hardest teams to handicap, what the 17th game means, and more.
NBA Playoffs Betting Primer: How to approach the Knicks, Bucks-Heat value, taking a futures position on the 76ers, and more.
What does and does NOT matter from the NFL Schedule Release: Reinforcing win total positions, home-field advantage, Bears, Panthers, and more.
Before diving into college football and NFL summer content, we go off the map with 10 random questions. From the College Football Playoff and future Super Bowl winners to garbage Oscar winners and geography, we ask and answer 10 questions.
What is Aaron Rodgers' trade value? If the Packers wanted to trade him, how many first-round picks could they get?
Also: Two teams were the big winners of the NFL Draft, NFL futures betting strategy after the removal of win totals (Packers, Broncos, Lions, Bears, and Vikings), and one MLB series to closely watch this week.
NBC Sports NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom: What will be the biggest mistake of the First Round? Why he loves Rashod Bateman and why Javonte Williams should (and might) be the first running back drafted.
And rapid-fire draft betting: Positional bets, team picks, ACC & SEC players, and more.
Defensive players haven't been shut out of the top 10 in the NFL Draft since the 1940s. Does that mean you should bet the UNDER on defensive players in the First Round?
Also: FCS betting picks and MLB underdogs are crushing moneylines this season.
The NFL Draft really begins with the 49ers at No. 3 ... and that means it's a good opportunity to find betting value. We explain why Trey Lance (+450) is the best value pick at No. 3.
And after the Air Horn, why it's nearly certain one or multiple quarterbacks will have a serious tumble on draft day. We outline the scenarios for the quarterbacks the 49ers don't take at No. 3.
A FULL COLLEGE FOOTBALL EPISODE for the first time since January 12: Which programs are settling for mediocrity? Should they take a swing or accept where they sit?
And: Jeff Brohm, eligibility, Mississippi State, and other storylines we haven't given enough attention to over the last three months.
Reactions to Baylor's dominant win over Gonzaga: Is it fair to wonder if Gonzaga's soft schedule for 3 months played a factor? Or is that a hot take?
Which tourney team is the most disappointed? Gonzaga, Ohio State, Texas, others?
And with the tourney over, what's next in the sports betting calendar?
Final Four Betting: UCLA, who was NOT underseeded, is a 14-point underdog against Gonzaga. Is that number big enough to take the Bruins? A potential parlay, the Baylor-Houston spread, first-half Gonzaga-UCLA total.
Baseball Betting: How much should you care about last year's numbers? Also, smart win totals, best bets for Opening Day, and more.
What's the smartest strategy for Oral Roberts amidst the public love? And should you take the Baylor moneyline? Also: Gonzaga/Creighton Total, Arkansas/Oral Roberts Total, how to build a strong Sweet 16 parlay, and more on BetMGM.com Sweet 16 odds.
The Big Ten has sucked in the NCAA Tournament ... but does that automatically mean the conference was overrated?
Also: Mark Turgeon's comments, why Loyola wasn't underseeded, early thoughts on Sweet 16 lines, and what we learned from the first two rounds of March Madness betting.
Are you entering an NCAA Tournament points-based bracket contest or a perfect bracket contest? We discuss the different strategies for each contest and levels of risk you should take.
And best bets in the First Four and First Round: Missouri, Oregon, Liberty, Houston, and more.
Should you fade Oklahoma State and Illinois in the NCAA Tournament after high-exposure late-season runs? The committee screwed the Cowboys with a 4-seed.
Also: How to approach the 12-5 games this year, why you won't see massive upsets, breaking down early BetMGM national championship odds, and more.
We spend five minutes breaking down each high-major conference tournament ahead of Selection Sunday, including opinions on Oklahoma State, UConn, the Pac-12's irrelevance, and more.
If Archie Miller is fired, are Scott Drew, Chris Beard, and Mick Cronin realistic candidates for Indiana? Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde talks Indiana, chances of John Calipari leaving Kentucky, tournament teams he loves (and teams he's down on), and what he's watching in conference tournaments.
Also: The betting value of Oklahoma State now that EVERYONE knows the Cowboys are good. And should mid-major conference tournaments change their format to favor high seeds?
Spotrac's Michael Ginnitti talks NFL free agency and trade possibilities: Teams in terrible shape with the salary cap, J.J. Watt's deal, potential blockbuster trades, Russell Wilson, and more.
Also, the power structure in the NFC West: Does Watt move the needle? How much do the Seahawks suck without Wilson? What are the current power rankings?
We open with 10 minutes on Baylor's struggles and why they're massively concerning before playing You're Wrong: Russell Wilson and Deshaun Watson, Big 12 Final Four picture, college basketball timeouts suck, North Dakota State's new reality, NBA All-Star decision, and more.
Two weeks before Selection Sunday: Which teams are true national championship contenders? Whose stock is up? And which teams are you falling in love with?
And we close the episode with MLB Win Totals: Breaking down totals for the Dodgers, Phillies, Red Sox, and other teams.
The Eagles' $33.8-million dead cap hit for Carson Wentz seems HUGE ... but how much does it matter for a bad, rebuilding team? What could $33.8 million hypothetically buy in the NFL in 2021?
Revisiting Carson Wentz's $128-million deal in 2019: Why it wasn't a dumb move by the Eagles, other options at the time, and would they have made a similar deal in 2020 if they waited one year?
Tom Brady has won seven Super Bowls with low salary cap hits. We break down how that happened in Tampa and where the Bucs spend that savings elsewhere.
Ben Heisler (Sports Illustrated): Most undervalued college basketball teams, futures in college basketball, NBA, and golf to watch, and more.
Sam Herder (HERO Sports): Breakdown of the FCS spring season, including concerns, playoff, CAA contenders, and more.
We diverted to college basketball this week to discuss the struggles of blue bloods, wondering if this means anything or it's just dumb-luck timing for this many blue bloods to suck.
Also: What we learned from Saturday's Top 16 Rankings, the most undervalued and overvalued teams, and what history says about blowout losses by national championship contenders.
NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom ranks the draft's best QB prospects and explains why he's high on Justin Fields. Also, the best system for Trey Lance, how Carson Wentz and Deshaun Watson might affect the QB draft market, the Seahawks' first-round stupidity and more.
Level-headed Super Bowl takeaways? We discuss blocking out the noise and on-field overreactions and why we should focus attention on how the Bucs built a Super Bowl champion.
Should we apologize to the Bucs for picking against them and doubting them in the playoffs? Do they deserve an apology?
And what's the best strategy for betting futures? What teams have good value for next year's Super Bowl?
How can you find value from 350+ Super Bowl Prop bets? How far should you reach for fliers? Should you ever double up within the same prop?
And we rattle off several props we like for Super Bowl LV.
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Did the Stafford-Goff trade move the needle for the Rams as a Super Bowl contender? Was this a good deal for both sides?
Super Bowl Betting: Tons of handicapping talk, covering the spread, first quarter and first half numbers, totals, and more.
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Evaluating historical Super Bowl trends, the underdog dominance is over, and breaking down favorites who won BUT failed to cover.
Air Horn: Philadelphia Flyers at New Jersey Devils
And we review college basketball's best ATS teams and what we've learned so far this season as we approach Selection Sunday.
Conference Championship Reactions: Football plays are easy to swallow and accept; what Kevin King did in the Packers' loss is NOT easy to swallow and accept. We talk about the difference between football plays and abnormal, non-football plays.
Also, why we need to ditch mutual exclusivity in reacting to sports and why it's okay to salute Tom Brady's legacy while acknowledging he SUCKED on Sunday.
With the public terrified of Patrick Mahomes' absence, there's a huge opportunity for value in the Chiefs' line. And why you should feel comfortable taking the Packers against the spread.
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Early preview, opinions, leans on Bucs-Packers (-4) and Bills-Chiefs (-3) before jumping into college football talk: Things we saw in 2020 that DID NOT matter and things we missed or didn't talk about enough during the 2020 season.
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Odds and predictions for each Divisional Round game:
-Confidence in the Saints
-Is 10 points too much for KC?
-Take the Ravens
-Disagreements on Rams-Packers
-Any appealing over/under bets?
Also, home-field advantage is gone in the NFL this year. Road teams are above .500 for the first time ever and disregard the 3-point home-field betting myth.
DeVonta Smith's performance in the national championship felt like one of those all-time sports moments. Smith and Alabama were so good that even Clemson-level Justin Fields couldn't have led Ohio State to win.
Also, is this the new championship model? Have LSU and Alabama changed the championship conversation? Does this make head-coaching hires like Steve Sarkisian and Lane Kiffin even better? Does it deepen the pool of championship contenders?
And hedging: In high-exposure situations, when to hedge and how to balance your football brain and hedging brain.
NFL Wild Card Odds: Are the Bucs (-8) and Saints (-10) too high? Are the Seahawks (-3.5) and Steelers (-6) the best bets of the weekend?
National Championship Odds: Why Ohio State (+7.5) is overvalued and why you should bet against another lights-out game from Justin Fields.
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Why you should love Texas' attempt at a home-run swing with Steve Sarkisian even if you don't love the hire itself. Stop searching for deep analysis on Ohio State's demolition of Clemson...they whooped Clemson's ass and that's it. And an early look at the BetMGM Alabama-Ohio State odds and why Alabama is the smart early play.
In BetMGM odds: Why Notre Dame (+20) and Clemson (-7) are the smart bets for the College Football Playoff. Also, strategy for first-half lines and timing for your underdog bets.
When should you bet on the two College Football Playoff games? If you want Notre Dame, should you wait until later in the week? Betting expert Chase Kiddy gives his advice and breaks down betting strategy for bowl games.
As calls for College Football Playoff expansion grow louder, we need to remember the bizarre 2020 college football season shouldn't be used as a reason to expand (or remain the same). Also, hate-watching this year's playoff field, divisions are idiotic, and more.
Florida's loss to LSU was shocking but how much did it matter in the playoff picture? What needs to happen for Florida to earn a playoff spot? Who benefitted from the loss?
Also: Realistic expectations for Arizona in replacing Kevin Sumlin, and it's time to officially start a long and complicated Scott Frost hot seat discussion.
Iowa State's No. 7 ranking means you need to take them seriously in the playoff discussion. What needs to happen for the Cyclones to earn a berth?
Also: The Big Ten's mess, Miami (FL) should be IRATE over the ACC's decision, how to talk about the Group of Five, and Chase Kiddy's best college football bets for Week 15.
Betting expert Chase Kiddy breaks down Week 14 college football odds, including Indiana-Wisconsin, Alabama-LSU and more. Chase gives his best bets for Week 14, games to avoid, and briefly talks early notes on college basketball betting.
With Ohio State's season in jeopardy, we need to reset the playoff conversation. The playoff committee claims they have no hard requirements for inclusion...but do they? If Ohio State and the Big Ten are out, who benefits? Is Cincinnati back in conversation? What happens to Florida and Texas A&M?
In the first week with College Football Playoff Rankings, should your betting strategy change? Are there additional opportunities as other bettors react to the rankings?
Betting expert Chase Kiddy breaks that down (and explains why Cincinnati should be ranked higher than Ohio State), and gives his best bets for Week 13.
Tuesday's playoff rankings could give us a glimpse of how the committee might handle a 1-loss Notre Dame vs. 2-loss Florida decision. We break down potential concerns and trouble spots for the committee, discuss if Northwestern's ranking is the most important, and more.
Also, breaking down the overrated conversation around Oklahoma State, North Carolina, and USC. And what can we expect from a weird coaching carousel?
What's a realistic expectation for South Carolina's coaching search? Where do the Gamecocks sit in the college football hiring hierachy? If they can't get Fickell or another big name, who might they land?
Also, betting expert Chase Kiddy breaks down Week 12 college football betting, including Indiana-Ohio State, Wisconsin-Northwestern, and Oklahoma State-Oklahoma.
College football's Week 11 schedule is light...but are there betting opportunities? Betting expert Chase Kiddy breaks down Indiana-Michigan State, Wisconsin-Michigan and other games as he gives advice on best bets and games to avoid.
We know BYU is good...but are they top 6 good? Top 8? Regardless, results elsewhere closed an already narrow playoff path for BYU, Cincinnati and the Group of Five.
Among outsiders still alive in the playoff hunt, which team has the best chance? Also, ranking teams who won 10 games in 2019, highly paid coaches are struggling, and will the perception of a Liberty loss drive Virginia Tech to fire Justin Fuente?
Georgia-Florida is the biggest game of Week 10 in college football...but should you bet it? Betting expert Chase Kiddy breaks down that game, the Pac-12's return, two late-night games and more on the Week 10 College Football Betting episode of the High Motor Podcast.
If Mike Gundy and Oklahoma State can't win the Big 12 and contend for the College Football Playoff this year, will it ever happen? And where do the Cowboys fit it in the impossible task of ranking the top five teams in the Big 12. Also, the Pac-12 spot in the playoff picture entering their return, and how should we be talking about the Group of Five?
What are the best college football bets in Week 9? Betting expert Chase Kiddy breaks down games to bet and games to avoid.
Why is Ryan Day apologizing to Nebraska? Penn State blew it...how should we talk about that game? And which Big Ten programs are undoubtedly moving forward?
Michigan should NOT be a 3-point favorite over Minnesota, betting expert Chase Kiddy says on the Week 8 College Football Betting Preview. Also, breaking down Oklahoma State-Iowa State, Illinois-Wisconsin and his best college football bets.
With the Big Ten returning in Week 8, what is the conference's playoff picture? Is it only Ohio State? How are ACC and SEC results affecting Wisconsin?
And, who's the 5th-best team in college football? Is there an argument for Texas A&M at No. 5 or No. 6?
You'll be watching Georgia-Alabama but should you bet on it? Betting expert breaks down this week's blockbuster, including a line movement prediction after Nick Saban's positive COVID test Also, there's value in West Virginia-Kansas, Tulsa-Cincinnati, and other games in Week 7.
Do we know who's the 5th-best team in college football? Do we know the ACC's 2nd-best team? Do we know if Oklahoma is a top-two team in the Big 12? Do we know who deserves the most blame for LSU's issues? And much more on this week's High Motor podcast.
Kansas State should NOT be 9-point favorites against TCU in Week 9, and Notre Dame should be favored by far more than 21 points against Florida State. Betting expert Chase Kiddy breaks down those lines, Texas-Oklahoma, and best college bets for Week 6.
After another wild week in the Big 12, what is the conference's power structure? Is Oklahoma still the best team? Is Oklahoma State carrying the Big 12's only playoff chance?
What's the SEC power structure? Is Georgia a better team than Florida (but with a tougher path)? And where on earth does the Pac-12 fit into a complicated playoff picture?
In the Week 5 college football betting preview, betting expert Chase Kiddy breaks down the best bets and stay-away games: The Auburn-Georgia game is too complicated to take, keep pounding East Carolina, and what to do with Texas after last week's comeback.
Is it too early to say... The Big is screwed? The Pac-12 has a better playoff shot than the Big 12? Mike Leach is the best hire of the 2020 class? Arkansas will win a game in 2020? Florida is the clear frontrunner in the SEC East? Lincoln Riley can't field a complete team?
Betting expert Chase Kiddy breaks down the best college football bets for Week 4 and which games you should avoid. Also, we FINALLY have a late game out west: Because it's the only game on TV at that time, it'll get loads of betting attention...should you bet it or avoid it?
After blasting Nebraska's constant complaining, most recently about their unfair Big Ten schedule, we break down the Big Ten's effect on the Big 12's playoff chances. After Oklahoma State's bed-shitting vs. Tulsa, is the Big 12 in a brutal spot? Can the Big Ten play catch-up after missing the first two months?
After breaking down the potential playoff impact of the Big Ten's announcement, we look ahead to Week 3: hould your parlay strategy change with a smaller slate? Week 3's best bets include Charlotte-North Carolina, Louisiana-Georgia State and more. And which games should you avoid?
The Big 12 went 0-3 against the Sun Belt...but losses by Iowa State and Kansas State actually helped put the conference in better position for a playoff spot. Also in the Big 12: Chase is SICK of the Iowa State hype and goes OFF on those pumping the Cyclones as something they're not. Did we learn anything from the ACC? What has your attention in Week 3?
Did Week 1 of the college football season feel like college football? In "You're Wrong," we discuss Southern Miss, the most underrated game of Week 2, and more. And betting expert Chase Kiddy breaks down the lessons learned from Week 1 and best bets for Week 2.
Biggest September upset, biggest early-season overreaction, conference champions, playoff field, Heisman dark horse and more college football predictions for the 2020 season.
After Big Ten and Pac-12 cancellations, is the Group of Five more or less relevant compared to a normal season? Also: New Year's Six dark horses, hot seat, the worst good teams in the G5, and where is the G5 in three years?
The SEC is hell-bent on playing football this year...so Andrew Doughty and Chase Kiddy are breaking it down with dark horses and the worst good team. Also, Derek Mason and Will Muschamp should be on the hot seat, and who's the most irrelevant team in the conference?
The Nebraska-Big Ten tension is NOT nothing...this is how big things start. What would happen to the Big Ten (and Big 12)? Also, have we crossed the line of having a real college football season? What is your minimum viable product? And unpacking the overreactions to "this will set back the Big Ten and Pac-12 for years" proclamations.
On the third episode of the conference preview series, Andrew Doughty and Chase Kiddy discuss dark horses in the ACC, why the conference's hot seat is very cool, and the ACC's most irrelevant team. Also, the conference's worst good team and what the ACC landscape might be in three years.
Andrew Doughty and Chase Kiddy preview the 2020 Pac-12 football season: Which teams are dark horses to compete for the Pac-12 Championship, and who's the worst good team? Also, Pac-12 coaches are on the hot seat, the most irrelevant team, and what the Pac-12 could look like in three years.
In the Big 12 football preview episode, Andrew Doughty & Chase Kiddy discuss why TCU and West Virginia are the worst good teams, and why Iowa State isn't getting enough credit. Also, the non-existent Big 12 hot seat, which team is the most irrelevant, and what the Big 12 will look like 3-5 years from now.
On this college football betting episode, Chase Kiddy breaks down strategy for the 2020 season: Approaching win totals if they're offered, what we're learning from baseball lines, conservative vs. aggressive betting in the early weeks, and more.
In our first episode of ONLY coronavirus-related college football talk, we explain why we haven't talked about the virus, and ask, "Would you rather have an abbreviated conference-only fall season or a full spring season? Also, new playoff paths for potential contenders after Big Ten and Pac-12 cancellations
In Part 6 of the College Football Neighborhood series, we created the seventh, eighth, and ninth neighborhoods of college football teams entering this decade. Which teams are relevant? Which teams suck and are rarely in the national picture? And which four teams are so terrible it's comical?
In the second-to-last episode of this College Football Neighborhoods series, we crafted the 6th neighborhood of teams entering the next decade. These programs are consistent bowl teams that can pop up for a 9-win season occasionally and sit within national relevance most years.
Baylor, Miami (FL), and others are locks for the 5th Neighborhood of College Football teams entering the next decade...but who else? Which Big 12 teams? Do Michigan State and Minnesota deserve inclusion?
In Part 3 of the College Football Neighborhoods series, we create the 4th Neighborhood: The Top 40 Neighborhood.
USC, Florida State, and others are locks. Should Miami and North Carolina make this Neighborhood? Where do Group of Five teams land? What Big 12 teams?
On the second part of this series, we built the 2nd and 3rd neighborhoods of college football teams entering this decade. Does Notre Dame deserve the 2nd neighborhood? Do we give LSU the benefit of the doubt? Should Wisconsin be considered for the 2nd? Should Texas and Texas A&M be in the 3rd together?
Entering a new decade, where does every college football program stand? We don't care if you won a championship 20 years ago...where do you stand RIGHT NOW? On the first episode in a multi-part series, we began creating neighborhoods for college football hierarchy. Which programs are in the elite neighborhood? And which programs are in the second-tier neighborhood?
Brandon Marcello (247Sports) joins the show to break down his Big 12 football predictions for 2020:
Is Oklahoma State still No. 2 after the Hubbard/Gundy dust-up?
Is it Oklahoma or bust for the Big 12's playoff chances?
What's the most likely coaching change?
Where's the cut off for title-game contenders?
Which team is the hardest to get a read on?
If Oklahoma makes the playoff, will they get smashed again?
Where does Texas sit in the national picture?
Which college football teams will be the MOST overrated in the AP Preseason Top 25? We made predictions and cases for LSU, North Carolina, USC, and others.
After reliving the 1998 Iowa coaching search, Sean Bock (247Sports) joins the show to talk about the racial issues within the Hawkeyes program. Bock says they were tipped about allegations before players spoke out and why he believes Chris Doyle won't resign.
Last year, Minnesota rode one marquee win (Penn State) and a soft schedule into College Football Playoff contention. Which similar team could use a favorable schedule to enter the playoff conversation this year? We make cases for Arizona State, Virginia Tech, Indiana, and others.
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Steven Lassan of Athlon Sports drops by to break down their College Football Rankings: Oklahoma is No. 4 but isn't the 4th-best team in the country. Where is the playoff contender drop-off? Where are the other drop-offs? Could No. 14 Oklahoma State be higher? Is USC a strong or weak No. 19? Is Clemson still No. 1 without Justyn Ross?
On the 100th episode of the High Motor podcast, we ask and answer 20 questions, among them: Would you rather give up cheese or standing-up urinating? What's the largest animal you could kill with your bare hands? If there's a first-time playoff team in 2020, who is it? If you had to eliminate 1 school from each Power Five conference, who is it?
Patrick Conn (USA Today's Longhorns Wire) on Texas football: Why they could go 11-1 and beat Oklahoma, talent gap between Texas and Oklahoma, and if Tom Herman criticism is fair. Also, the Longhorns' problem recruiting in-state players, and when Herman's seat could warm.
We needed and deserved The Last Dance. We don't need the Tom Brady documentary in 2021. What else in sports do we NOT need? College basketball timeouts, 12-team College Football Playoff, onside kick reform, and more.
Also, podcasting in closets and chain restaurants.
Curt Weiler (Tallahassee Democrat): How much blame does Jimbo Fisher deserve for Florida State's collapse? Breaking down Willie Taggart's disastrous moves, when Florida State could return to national contention, and if the Norvell feels the same as Taggart's arrival.
Also, over the next five years, who's the ACC's second-most-likely playoff team? Louisville, North Carolina, or Florida State? And could Louisville, Clemson, and FSU sit atop the ACC for a long time?
11 different teams from five different conferences have reached the College Football Playoff. Which conference is the next to send a NEW team to the playoff?
Behind Ohio State, who's the next most-likely Big Ten team to reach a playoff in the next five years? Penn State, Michigan, Wisconsin, or someone else?
Which teams are you glad you're not a fan of? Arguments for Texas, Nebraska, Boise State, UConn, Texas A&M, and others.
Dennis Dodd (CBS Sports): Why he believes there's a 35% chance college football is played, bizarre disconnect between conferences/teams/NCAA, and what price are schools and states willing to pay to play college football? What death total and/or number of cases do they believe is worth playing?
Sam Herder (HERO Sports): Is NDSU-Oregon the most anticipated FBS-FCS game ever? What does that game mean to FCS world? Can South Dakota State beat Nebraska in Week 3?
Shawn Liotta, a longtime indoor football coach, tells stories of the underbelly of indoor football: Urine in pizza boxes on an old hockey team's bus, buses breaking down, guns left behind in hotel rooms, 14-hour trip to Golden Corral and more.
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Which college football fan base are you the MOST jealous of? We make arguments for App State, Oregon, Texas A&M, UAB, and Wisconsin.
K-State AD Gene Taylor laid out 7 options the Big 12 is considering for the 2020 college football season. Which option do you like the most? Why did Taylor release that info?
SEC sommish Greg Sankey said conferences could still play football if all their members didn't. If some schools (or entire conferences) don't play in 2020, at what point does the season not feel like a real season? At what point should an asterisk accompany the College Football Playoff?
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New Old Dominion head coach Ricky Rahne: At what point in his career was he able to be more selective with job opportunities? The Old Dominion interview process included a phone interview in an In-N-Out Burger parking lot (and why he badly wanted the ODU job). How he's planning for the 2020 season and more.
Thor Nystrom (Rotoworld): Biggest surprises, best fits, most confusing picks, the Panthers' stupid explanation for passing on Isaiah Simmons. Also, Tyler Johnson was a steal, as was Curtis Weaver, and other Day 3 picks.
Peter Bukowski (Locked On Packers): Was it a mistake to draft Jordan Love? What's the most likely scenario for Love and Rodgers?
This High Motor episode goes off the deep end with our most unpopular opinions. Also, why betting on NFL Draft props is a waste of money, Jalen Green's $500k G League contract isn't a step toward ruining college basketball, and how much would it take to fly to India (and return immediately) at this exact moment?
Ben Bartch, a Division-III offensive lineman from St. John's University, on the NFL Draft: What to expect on draft night in terms of logistics, where he expects to be drafted, feeling comfortable with teams and more.
And an NFL Draft teleconference with ESPN VP Seth Markman and NFL Network VP Mark Quenzel on the logistics of the draft: What fans can expect, why this is the most complicated event Seth has ever done, and more.
Brett McMurphy on College Football Playoff expansion: Why it's unlikely to expand before deal expires in 2025, coronavirus impact on expansion, and who's ultimately making the expansion decision? Also, why he believes college football will have a spring season.
Sam Schwartzstein (XFL Director of Football Operations) on creating XFL rules, being Oliver Luck's first hire, what "garbage" rules they considered before throwing them out, and more.
Barry Alvarez told Wisconsin's spring student-athletes to move on and they're not welcomed back despite NCAA ruling. Am I overreacting in calling it a pompous, pathetic ruling?
Ranking the best college football hires since 2000: Is Chip Kelly (Oregon) a top-25 hire? Where is Ed Orgeron? Should Harbaugh (Stanford) be higher?
And college football win totals: Texas A&M, LSU and more.
Connor O'Gara (Saturday Down South) talks SEC and Big Ten win totals: Is 10.5 too low for Alabama? 9.5 too high for Texas A&M? Is over 7 an easy pick for Iowa?
Also, lost faith in Scott Frost, Jimbo's huge season, Mike Leach, and College Football Playoff predictions
Non-revenue sports are great for athletic and academic opportunities...but are they worth a multimillion-dollar loss for athletic departments struggling with coronavirus fallout? What if Title IX exempted revenue sports? Will other schools follow Old Dominion's lead in cutting non-revenue sports?
You're Wrong: Best college football hires (was Cutcliffe a better hire at Duke than Saban at LSU?), best bad movies, and post-coronavirus coaching changes in college basketball.
Mel Kiper's NFL Draft teleconference: Trade scenarios for top-5 picks and notes on several WRs (Lamb, Jeudy, Hamler). Also, Jalen Hurts' future, Jake Fromm's arm strength, Jordan Love landing spots, and Tom Flacco's stock.
Why are Danny Kanell, Jason Whitlock & others outraged over Kirk Herbstreit's coronavirus comments?
Ranking the best college basketball hires since 2000: Is Bo Ryan higher than Roy Williams & John Calipari or Bill Self?
And storytime: If you lie on your driver's license form, don't use it to buy 100 beers at the horse track.
Alex Kirshner (Banner Society) and Conor O'Neill (Winston-Salem Journal):
-Confidence level that college football will be played as scheduled
-Oregon is the best bet to be 12th team to win a national championship this millennium
-Will college basketball teams claim the 2020 championship?
-Do teams refuse to schedule Liberty? Are they Independent by choice?
-Danny Manning's contract
-Is the coronavirus affecting Wake Forest's decision?
-If Manning is fired, who might they target?
-Is there concern Dave Clawson could leave?
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Who lost the most with the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament? Did mid-majors like San Diego State or Dayton lose more than Kansas or Baylor? How can we bring closure to the college basketball season?
And recommendations for under-the-radar movies and TV shows to watch during your coronavirus quarantine: Chance, Magic City, Honey Boy, The Girlfriend Experience, and more.
Teddy Greenstein (Chicago Tribune): How much of the slow college basketball coaching carousel can be attributed to the coronavirus? Why is DePaul extending Dave Leitao after disastrous season? What is Fred Hoiberg's plan at Nebraska: Waiting for another NBA offer? Can he win at Nebraska?
Nick Coffey (Louisville's 790 KRD Radio) on Rick Pitino's return to college basketball: Did Pitino deserve another job? Did the recent FBI investigation change public opinion of Pitino ? Can he avoid a show-cause while coaching Iona?
And with Chase Kiddy: Toilet paper stockpiling and poop scares. Other impacts of NCAA cancellations: Scholarships, roster limits, recruiting, and the coaching carousel.
Todd McShay's entire NFL Draft teleconference: Could a team trade up to No. 2 to draft Tua Tagovailoa? Derrick Brown is worth the No. 3 pick. Will the Colts draft Justin Herbert? How do you evaluate left vs. right tackles?
Also: Cole McDonald, Laviska Shenault, D'Andre Swift, Justin Jefferson, and more on the 2020 NFL Draft from Todd McShay.
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Merrimack won the conference regular-season championship but, as a first-year Divison-I member, isn't eligible for the conference tournament, NCAA Tournament, or NIT. Head coach Joe Gallo: Is it frustrating? Is the NCAA taking away opportunities from student-athletes? How do you recruit?
Also, with Chase Kiddy: Is it foolish to assume a hot team will remain hot in the NCAA Tournament? And in "based on a true story" movies, do you care when they lie? How much leeway do you give them to stretch truth?
Until 2015, Liberty University fined students $50 for watching an R-rated movie. Two podcast games this week: Liberty University rule or made-up rule? And Super Tuesday basketball teams.
Also, everyone falls in love with a tourney darling...how do you pick and who is it? And Michael Cera's amazingly hilarious career arc.
Dan Wolken (USA Today): Coronavirus and the NCAA Tournament, hot seat, Memphis and Penny Hardaway, Duke concerns, and more.
Mitch Light (The Athletic): Work-from-home hygiene, Vandy struggles, Derek Mason and Jerry Stackhouse, and more.
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What makes you fall in (and out of) love with a tourney team? And could Dayton be both a popular darling and upset pick?
Hot Seat: Should Andy Enfield be on the hot seat? Should USC be better? What about Minnesota?
Mel Kiper's NFL Draft teleconference in its entirety:
Who's WR1?
Biggest smokescreens of all time?
Is Jacob Eason a first-rounder?
What if Isaiah Simmons falls?
Is Okudah a clear-cut top-3 prospect?
Where is Jalen Hurts?
Big thanks to Allie Stoneberg and ESPN for allowing High Motor to share the call.
What are you sick of in college basketball and college football? Why are we saying there aren't elite teams this year?
Also, movies that take dramatic genre turns midway through, Texas should fire Shaka Smart and hire john Beilein, and what's the college basketball equivalent of the Astros' sign-stealing scandal?
Former Carolina Panthers safety and current Campbell head coach Mike Minter on his college recruitment, Scott Frost, draft day, and laying out Raghib Ismail on his first day of training camp. Also, estimating the number of concussions in his career, why he wanted the worst job in college football, NDSU's dynasty, and more.
If Rob Manfred ran college football and college basketball, what radical changes would he propose?
Also, You're Wrong: 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Michigan State's botched search, college basketball hot seat, Big Ten's title drought.
David Shaw: Why he's never considered the NFL, concerns with college football, and confidence in politicians. Also, why Stanford makes few scholarship offers and more.
Graham Couch (Lansing State Journal): Why did Dantonio wait so long? What if Michigan State doesn't get Luke Fickell? Will Tom Izzo be involved?
College basketball's regular season needs a makeover to make it more exciting with higher stakes. How can that be done? We run through several proposals to make it better, including flex scheduling, a mid-major tournament, updates to conference tournaments and more.
B.J. Rains (Idaho Press-Tribune) breaks down the disagreement between Boise State and the Mountain West and why Boise State might leave the conference in the near future. Where would they land? Would they prefer to wait for an invitation from the Pac-12 or Big 12?
Andrew Doughty and Chase Kiddy answer, "What do you want from Boise State and conference realignment?" Do you want Boise State out of the Mountain West? Would that kill the conference? And more.
Jesse Newell (Kansas City Star) breaking down the Kansas/Kansas State fight: Were the suspensions enough? Was this the inevitable boiling point? And yet another controversy for Bill Self and Kansas.
Also, audio from Bill Self and Bruce Weber teleconference.
John Fanta (Fox Sports, Big East Digital Network): When broadcasters have to pee and when they're too sick to call a game. Which Big East team is best suited for a Final Four run? How long can Seton Hall hang onto Kevin Willard? What's the feeling around Mike Anderson's first year?
Also Chase Kiddy with college basketball betting advice: Why you shouldn't buy points in basketball, picking your parlays, and more.
Mike Leach: John Cohen's trip to Florida to offer him the Mississippi State job, why he took the job, notifying Washington State, if he considers himself a grenade launcher, and more.
Also, Andrew Doughty and Jason Churchill talk things that didn't get enough attention during the college football season and, in the wake of the Astros debacle, the most hated college football and college basketball teams.
Ed Orgeron deserves an apology (along with Justin Fuente, Pac-12 refs and more), and breaking down the future national championship potential for Ed Orgeron and LSU after Joe Burrow and Joe Brady's departure. And "You're Wrong" includes CFB complaints, kickoff time, targeting and more.
And Sam Herder talks about North Dakota State's FBS picture. Why haven't Bison jumped to FBS? Will they? How good would they be?
This episode is the National Championship teleconference with Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler, which ESPN kindly allowed High Motor to share in its entirety. Herbstreit and Fowler break down Clemson-LSU and Joe Burrow vs. Trevor Lawrence but also talk playoff expansion, Matt Rhule, Urban Meyer, why Michigan is so far behind Ohio State, and much more.
Special thanks for ESPN's Derek Volner.
Joel Coleman (Starkville Daily News) on Joe Moorhead's firing and Mississippi State candidates. Why he believes Billy Napier is still a candidate (and his prediction) and why the Bulldogs could hire someone out of nowhere.
And Chase Kiddy drops by for You're Wrong, a chat about Baylor (can they sustain success with or without Matt Rhule) and other nonsense.
Ari Temkin (105.3 The Fan, Big 12 This Morning): Breaking down the NFL picture for Lincoln Riley and Matt Rhule. Will Riley get (and take) a Cowboys' offer? If Rhule leaves, could Jason Garrett be a candidate for Baylor? And was Oklahoma's ass-kicking part of a bigger problem for the Big 12 in championship quest?
Bill Bender (The Sporting News): Blown fumble call, concern over explanation and replay system, would Ohio State have won? Is Trevor Lawrence somehow underrated?
Steven Lassan (Athlon Sports): College football teams going in the right and wrong direction and ranking all 24 QBs in playoff history. Also, what's the dominating storyline one year from today?
Chase Kiddy: If JMU and NDSU were in the FBS this season, how good would they be? Bowl eligible? 10-win teams? And attractive bowl game lines.
Of the tens of thousands of plays during the 2019 college football season, which five built the four-team College Football Playoff field more than any others? And if those plays had a different outcome, who would've made the playoff instead?
LSU became the 11th different team to make the College Football Playoff. With the Tigers off the board, who's the next first-time team to make the playoff?
And after this season, do you want an 8-team playoff more or less than before the season?
Eddie George talks about his college career, including his recruitment to Penn State, Ohio State and Virginia. Considering transferring from Ohio State, why Chase Young deserves the Heisman, and when NFL players are in it only for the money. Also: Jim Harbaugh, Urban Meyer, if he's ever been offered a coaching job, and his new movie, Another Version of You.
Also: Chase Kiddy breaking down conference championship and FCS playoff lines.
Week 15 College Football Playoff Predictions: Can Oklahoma jump Utah? Where is Baylor ranked? And what is Baylor's path? Are they too far behind Georgia to pass them if Georgia loses a close game to LSU?
Mizzou candidates after Barry Odom's dismissal: Who's the big fish? Is Willie Fritz the best option? Where does Mike Leach come into play?
And in "You're Wrong:" Nebraska, ACC, Akron (seriously), and more.
Kirk Herbstreit on P.J. Fleck's future at Minnesota, playoff scenarios (is 12-1 Minnesota in?), and if Alabama is deserving of a top-5 spot. And he answers Hurry-Up questions: Is Urban Meyer back in 2020? Is Bob Stoops back? Will Herman ever led Texas to the playoff? Does the Big Ten regret adding Rutgers? If Rutgers is kicked out, who would they want?
And betting expert Chase Kiddy on smartest Week 14 college football bets, including an "Empty the savings accounts!" play in the FCS.
If you wanted the Oregon loss, do you also want Alabama in the playoff? Do you want a Pac-12 team in the playoff? Do you want the four best teams? What do YOU want?
Also: Playoff predictions, Tom Herman is not doing well, there's no need for divisions, and how can we punish teams for faking injuries?
Ryan Burns (247Sports) reacts to the Week 13 College Football Playoff Rankings: Is he surprised Minnesota is below Penn State? Is Minnesota guaranteed a spot if they go 12-1? Also, P.J. Fleck's penalty, the Gophers' QB situation, realistic long-term expectations and more.
And Chase Kiddy on Week 13 odds, including Indiana-Michigan, Penn State-Ohio State and SEC Cupcake Week.
College Football Playoff Rankings predictions: What WILL happen and what SHOULD happen in the Week 13 Rankings.
The Big 12 is in a terrible playoff spot, potential rule change after Iowa-Minnesota game, who would replace Mike Norvell at Memphis and more.
Mike DeCourcy (Sporting News) talks College Football Playoff and college basketball: Why the CFP is a sham, and why Alabama shouldn't be No. 5. Under-the-radar college basketball teams to watch, and mid-major coaches.
Also, Chase Kiddy with college football Week 12 betting preview: Minnesota-Iowa, rapid fire and more.
College Football Playoff Rankings predictions after Week 11: If the committee had Alabama No. 3, why would they drop much after a loss to (presumably) No. 1 LSU? Also, can Minnesota jump 10 spots? Does OU's near collapse matter?
Who would Michigan State hire if Mark Dantonio is fired? MAC coach? ACC coach?
Jay Bilas talks NCAA hypocrisy: If Mark Emmert said tomorrow he wants more benefits for student-athletes, would things change? If not, who are the major stakeholders to make a change? And pushing back on the narrative that one-and-dones can't win national championships.
Also, betting expert Chase Kiddy breaking down college football bets, including the Florida State coach odds and why you should never bet on coaching odds.
If Florida State fires Willie Taggart, who might they hire? We discuss candidates, along with a crazy stat for another potential hot-seat coach, Chad Morris. Also, the best Group of Five team (and remarkable G5 depth), arguing against Illinois' success this season, Scott Frost's issues, and more.
Connor O'Gara (Saturday Down South) on nightmare playoff scenarios for the SEC, and his recent Gene Chizik article. Will Chizik return to college football? If so, where? What is Chizik's coaching stock right now?
Chase Kiddy breaks down Week 10 lines, including why he's betting BIG on the West Virginia-Baylor game.
Also, is Scott Frost a top-10 Big Ten coach?
Is LSU the most well-liked playoff contender? And where does Oregon have an inside track to the playoff? Also: Oklahoma could miss the Big 12 title game. Who would Boise State hire if Bryan Harsin leaves. Who would New Mexico hire if Bob Davie is fired? And Saturday was a brutal day for overrated programs like Texas, Nebraska, Michigan State, and Purdue.
Tim Tebow answers, "Is the off-the-field Urban Meyer criticism fair?" and runs through some playoff scenarios.
B.J. Rains (Idaho Press-Tribune) talks potential Mountain West realignment after Troy Calhoun's comments. Also, Bryan Harsin's coaching stock, Boise State's place among the Group of Five, and more.
And Chase Kiddy plays "Who would they hire?" with Arkansas and breaks down Week 9 college football betting and World Series odds.
Brad Crawford (247Sports) on the SEC playoff picture (and overall playoff picture) after Georgia's loss, Will Muschamp's job security, SEC hot seat, and more.
Chase Kiddy talks Week 8 college football betting: How to smell fishy lines, rapid-fire picks, conservative parlay, and why you should bet FCS.
Is the Big Ten a possible two-bid playoff league after losses by Georgia and Florida? Does Wisconsin have two playoff shots vs. Ohio State?
Also: Biggest locks for the playoff, best (and worst) playoff paths, why Mizzou is a real SEC East contender, and potential Vanderbilt candidates if they fire Derek Mason.
Former UCF punter Mac Loudermilk: Scott Frost's departure, why UCF deserved a playoff spot in 2017 and why they are national champions, student-athlete compensation (and if he's seen or heard of illegal payments to players), and more.
And Chase Kiddy with the Week 7 college football betting preview: Conservative 3-team parlay, Florida at LSU, and making money off late-night games
Wake Forest, Baylor, and Minnesota aren't considered playoff contenders but there's no denying their favorable paths. Could they actually enter the playoff conversations?
Also, fixing the play-clock issue and the NCAA's stupid rushing stats, who would Illinois hire if they fired Lovie Smith, and other coaching scenarios.
Brett McMurphy on fallout from last year's Ohio State story: Is Urban Meyer still at Ohio State if the story isn't reported? Will Meyer return in 2020? Baffling fan reactions and more. Also, potential candidates for Rutgers: Is Schiano actually the top choice? Will the Scarlet Knights take a big swing? Also, how far away is Nebraska from Big Ten contention?
And Chase Kiddy with Week 6 betting advice, including UCF-Cincinnati, Wisconsin-Kent State and games to avoid.
The dumbest things we saw in Week 5: Pat Fitzgerald's 2-point playcall, reactions to UNC's failed 2-point attempt, Troy's 10-second injury runoff, and Mike Leach's comments. Also, who's the third-best team in the Big 12? Is Justin Fuente actually on the hot seat? And how can we care more about Group of Five games?
Sports Illustrated's Ross Dellenger talks playoff and rankings (is LSU better than Georgia?), Willie Fritz's coaching stock, Wisconsin rising quickly, Will Muschamp's hot seat, and more.
Chase Kiddy with Week 5 betting advice, strategy for teams coming off a bye week, and $2k parlay.
Steven Lassan (Athlon Sports) drops by to talk Jim Harbaugh replacements if he's fired, Justin Wilcox and Cal, the Ole Miss replay debacle, Ohio State vs. Nebraska, Texas' defensive issues and more.
Former Penn State tight end Adam Breneman talks about Bill O'Brien's departure and legacy, his recruitment when the sanctions came down, and how Joe Paterno is viewed in Happy Valley.
And college football betting expert Chase Kiddy on Week 4 odds and parlays, including his $2k parlay. He breaks down opportunities in Michigan-Wisconsin, Auburn-Texas A&M, Northwestern-Michigan State and more.
Should Mark Dantonio be on the hot seat? Debating Willie Taggart's Kendal Briles comment, Kansas football finally doesn't suck, and Pat Narduzzi's terrible 4th-and-goal decision. Also, Lovie Smith, Wisconsin vs. Michigan, and (if you remove Ohio State) is the Big Ten the Pac-12?
Kirk Herbstreit and Ben Bolch on the High Motor podcast: Herbstreit talks about considering coaching (if he's been offered a job), hot seat coaches, Matt Campbell, College GameDay travel logistics, and a mayhem prediction for Week 3. And Bolch on the sad state of UCLA football, Chip Kelly's job security, and if there's any glimmer of hope for the Bruins.
(Episode presented by MyBookie)
Breaking down the Pac-12's playoff picture after Oregon's loss, the Willie Taggart conundrum (can Florida State afford to KEEP him?), what changed our minds in Week 1, and what could change our minds in Week 2 -- Episode Presented by MyBookie.
Army head coach Jeff Monken talks recruiting to a service academy, why he loves President Trump's pro sports proposal, 2019 season and more.
Also, Andrew Doughty and Jason Churchill chat college football: Lack of parity (do you care?), USC's impending coaching search (do you trust Swann?), and play "You're Wrong."
Music: Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Mark Mangino talks about his career stops, why he initially rejected Kansas, the days after his dismissal, college football rules he'd like to see changed, and one hilarious recruiting story.
Music: "Poofy Real" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Steven Lassan (Athlon Sports) joins High Motor to make 22 college football predictions, including: Who is USC head coach one year from today? Week 1 upset pick? Biggest September overreaction? Group of Five team with best playoff shot? More likely to win 10 regular-season games: Missouri, Nebraska or Iowa State?
Music: "Funkorama" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Seth Vander Tuig of "Mission: College Football" joins the show to break down our two versions of the 2019 Ultimate College Football Road Trip. Our trips combined for 98 games and 62,000 driving miles over 115 days.
Music:"Malt Shop Bop" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
SMU head coach Sonny Dykes says Cal wasn't a good fit and that he considered leaving after AD Sandy Barbour was fired. Also, he wanted the Texas Tech job and talks about Shane Buechele, transfer portal, recruiting changes, and more.
Betting expert Chase Kiddy talks college football win totals: Why he loves the Cincinnati over (and the Purdue under), totals to avoid and bankroll management.
Music:"Malt Shop Bop" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Dean Blandino talked about his career, from NFL Officiating intern to leading the instant-replay system to becoming Director of Officials. Also, revisiting the lockout debacle, pass interference, how the league handles bad calls, women officials and more.
Music: All Night by Peyruis https://soundcloud.com/peyruis
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Mike Leach talks listening to job offers (including the Tennessee situation), issues with recruiting, changes that should be made in college football, Washington State's quarterback competition and more.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Jim Weber joins High Motor to talk coaches we want (and don't want) back in college football and programs we'd like to see on a college version of Hard Knocks.
Also, reviewing my Big 12 media ballot: Iowa State is the conference's third-best team, Baylor is rising and more.
Music: "Upbeat Forever" and "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod.
Todd Graham wants to return to college football. What he's looking for, why he passed on jobs, getting fired by Arizona State, the transfer portal, if he'd consider an NFL job and more.
Also, college football programs' love/hate relationship with preseason predictions and why Kentucky assistant Vince Marrow is way off with his criticism.
Music Courtesy: "Dvorak Polka" and "Ice Flow" by Kevin MacLeod
Melora Hardin talks 'The Office' reboot rumors (and her preference for a movie vs. reboot show), Back to the Future debacle, dinner party with Jan Levinson and Jacqueline Carlyle, career regrets and more.
Music Credit: "Pilot Error" from Kevin MacLeod
Ted Slauson from Perfect Bid. The man behind the perfect showcase bid on The Price is Right addresses the controversy, Drew Carey's comments, under-the-table payment from Terry Kniess and more.
Also, my take on Art Briles' return to the sideline.
Music Credit: "Summon the Rawk" by Kevin MacLeod.
Steven Lassan (Athlon Sports): College football job rankings, dark horse conference title contenders, Big Ten QB rankings.
Kyle Rowland (Toledo Blade): Michigan candidates, taking a big swing, and is Juwan Howard a real candidate?
Movie Review: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile.
New Utah Valley head coach Mark Madsen talks his return to college basketball, opinion on the corruption trials, Shaq's shopping spree, LDS faith, why he wanted the Utah Valley job and more.
Seven FBS head coaches (Mike Gundy, Philip Montgomery, Tom Herman, Les Miles, Randy Edsall, Lincoln Riley and Luke Fickell) talk about the transfer portal and necessary transfer changes moving forward. Also, NFL Draft analyst Daniel Parlegreco puts a bow on the 2019 NFL Draft with notes on Daniel Jones, defensive line trends, Devin Bush, Clelin Ferrell and more.
Rapp (2:36): Perceptions of Asian-American football players, versatility, draft process and more.
Kiper (11:46): Favorite 2nd round prospects, Day 3 steals at WR. who could be steals
McLaughlin (14:49): FCS prospects, including Nasier Adderley and Tytus Howard, and who could be the next Darius Leonard.
Dane Brugler (The Athletic): Dream first-round picks for teams, CBs could get shut out of top 25, and how many QBs in the top 17 picks?
Thor Nystrom (Rotoworld): Inject Hakeem Butler into Thor's veins, third-round WR value, late first-round defensive linemen.
John Fanta: Appreciating Texas Tech's run, changes coming to college basketball, early 2019-20 top 25, stock of top Big East teams. Todd McShay: NFL Draft, Dwayne Haskins vs. Drew Lock, Jachai Polite's tumble.
USA Today's Dan Wolken: Are Big 12 titles and Final Four runs the new normal for Texas Tech basketball? Will Chris Beard stay? Coach K's roster errors, lack of one-and-dones on Final Four teams, Bruce Pearl's attempt to sustain success at Auburn.
Also, lane violations! And could Virginia, Texas Tech, Auburn and Michigan State be back next year? A review of who's leaving and returning for each Final Four team.
Jeff Goodman updates the college basketball coaching carousel with notes on Steve Prohm, Alabama, Thad Matta, Vandy, UCLA and more. And Jesse Newell on Chris Beard, Texas Tech vs. Michigan, Kansas' personnel decisions and more.
Colgate head coach Matt Langel on the Raiders' first tourney bid in 23 years, why he took the job eight years ago and what he thinks of a first-round matchup vs. Tennessee. Chase Kiddy on NCAA Tournament betting strategy, including first-round games he loves and 12-5 matchups to avoid. Also, Montana State should be ashamed for spinning Brian Fish's firing, and stop oversimplifying the tourney selection process.
Gimel Martinez (Kentucky), Keith Carter (Ole Miss) and Isaiah Taylor (Texas) relive the losing end of March Madness buzzer beaters from Christian Laettner (Duke), Bryce Drew (Valpo) and Paul Jesperson (Northern Iowa).
Ross Uglem (247Sports) calls in from the NFL Combine to talk NFL Draft, including why Quinnen Williams is atop his Big Board, Jachai Polite's poor prepration, Devin Bush vs. Devin White and more. And Connor O'Gara (Saturday Down South) on college football's new targeting proposal, Big 12-Pac-12 scheduling proposal, confidence in Joe Moorhead and more.
NFL Draft: Mel Kiper Jr. on Josh Allen, Nick Bosa and Jarrett Stidham, and Daniel Parlegreco on Josh Jacobs, Will Grier and players who could slide into the first round. College Football: Mitch Light on first-year coaches, Nebraska's Big Ten contention and under-the-radar players for 2019.
UC Davis head coach Dan Hawkins on High Motor: Why he takes (and passes on) jobs, how he looks back on five years at Colorado, the tough days after his dismissal, Keelan Doss, issues with the hiring and firing process in college football and more.
Also, college football mailbag questions and a recruiting article that crossed the "overrated" line.
Andrew Doughty and Pete Blackburn talk 2019 Oscars: Differing opinions on Blackkklansman. The Favourite deserves Best Picture, and Bohemian Rhapsody is trash. Also, did Timothee Chalamat get snubbed for Beautiful Boy? And why do bathroom designers ignore the placement of the toilet paper dispenser?
South Dakota State's T.J. Otzelberger: Coaching vacancies, Mike Daum, custard withdrawal and more. Marshall's Dan D'Antoni: Lakers' contract issues that kept his brother from taking the Marshall job, Conference USA flex scheduling, Jon Elmore and more.
Brian Rauf of Busting Brackets on Shaka Smart's seat, Georgetown optimism, Big Ten sleepers, and CBB predictions as this week's guest picker. Also, a rundown of NET and the quadrant system, and Chase Kiddy breaks down betting strategy for the Super Bowl.
Jeff Pearlman: Objectively evaluating Donald Trump's role in the demise of the USFL, what the Alliance of American Football (AAF) and XFL can learn from the USFL, how the AAF's USFL-inspired player allocation model worked in the USFL and if the NFL would embrace -- or need -- an independent or minor league.
Also, why the NFL shouldn't make pass interference a reviewable play and a quick rundown of the college basketball hot seat.
Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times talks Steve Alford's final days, coaching targets for UCLA and how the Pac-12's issues might be attractive for a new coach. Also, ESPN's Steffi Sorensen on transfers, NCAA transparency and challenges of football and basketball sideline reporting...and a game of contrarian poker.
Teddy Greenstein (this week's Guest Picker) talks Alabama-Clemson (more surprised by Tide or Tigers?), NFL's eligibility rule and Pat Fitzgerald. And Eddie Messel of Knight News defends the UCF newspaper's reporting of playoff collusion "evidence."
Guest Picker Questions:
- Will Pat Fitzgerald ever leave Northwestern voluntarily?
- Big Ten West winner in 2019?
- Will Fred Hoiberg replace Tom Thibodeau again?
- Who’s USC head coach in 2020?
- Brandon Wimbush’s transfer destination?
- Next college head coach to become an NFL head coach?
- Michigan basketball’s first loss this season?
- 2019 Masters winner?
Tim Tebow on the College Football Playoff, Urban Meyer, Kyler Murray's future, money dynamic in locker rooms and more. Also, Sports Illustrated's Ross Dellenger on Trevor Lawrence, Brent Venables and college football parity. And is this the start of a trend of younger coaches retiring early?