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The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

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Action Network hosts Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz return on this long-running sports betting podcast for yet another season. With Action Network"s Director of Research, Evan Abrams in tow, the crew discusses the latest NFL news and notes, craft winning wagers, and have a lot of fun along the way! With interviews that run the gamut of beat writers, doctors, psychics and more, plant your flag with us for pop culture deep dives, betting analysis and a lot of laughs. From the thrills and chills

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30:45

Sports Betting Mailbag Part 1

The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast ·

2022/03/01

After receiving thousands of questions during the NFL season, Action Network's Chad Millman and professional sports bettor Simon Hunter finally sit down to answer a few of our listeners' most burning inquiries in this special two-part episode. Today, Simon describes his journey from the blue collar English town of Burnley to living in America as a full-time NFL bettor, and everything in between. We also hear about Simon and Chad's biggest wins and losses as bettors and how Simon was tested early in

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33:09

NFL Combine with Matthew Freedman

The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast ·

2022/02/24

The first event of the NFL offseason begins on March 1st in Indianapolis, as NFL coaches and executives gather for the annual NFL Combine. Agents and more than 300 draft-eligible players descend on the Hoosier State, jockeying for draft position through a gauntlet of physical and mental tests. Together Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network discuss the betting implications of this annual talent showcase, and are joined by NFL Draft expert (and former Action Network stalwart) Matthew

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35:49

NBA MVP Best Bets w/Jason Timpf and Matt Moore

The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast ·

2022/02/22

The NFL season may be over, but the sports betting season never sleeps! As Action Network honcho Chad Millman toils away in chilly Connecticut, he's joined as always by his professional sports bettor co-host Simon Hunter, who is sunning his pale British buns in beautiful Cozumel, Mexico. Together they welcome two NBA experts for a rousing conversation about the betting state of the NBA season thus far. Jason Timpf, host of The Volume's Lakers Tonight podcast, chats up Action's senior NBA writer (and

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41:46

Analytics vs Expertise with Author Chris Jones

The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast ·

2022/02/17

Host Chad Millman describes today's guest as "possibly the greatest magazine writer of his generation." He's gushing about his longtime friend and colleague Chris Jones, now the author of a new book titled The Eye Test: A Case for Human Creativity in the Age of Analytics. With co-host Simon Hunter off on a well-deserved vacation, Chad and Chris discuss the book and its argument for human inputs of experience and "embodied analysis" in an era where data has been treated as infallible. In a spirited

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32:04

Super Bowl Betting Review

The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast ·

2022/02/14

The confetti has fallen, and the Los Angeles Rams are Super Bowl champions. But bettors of the Bengals +4 are the ultimate winners from last night's game, with Joe Burrow and Company giving it everything they had to cover the spread. Chad Millman and Simon Hunter recap all the bets they made on the big game, and reflect on what the game said about both teams now and moving forward. Plus, we get a sneak preview of Super Bowl futures bets to make for the 2022 NFL season, and so much more. Learn

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25:44

Super Bowl LVI Best Bets

The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast ·

2022/02/09

It all comes down to this. Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman is joined by professional sports bettor Simon Hunter for this final episode of the NFL Season as they firm up their final bets for Super Bowl LVI between the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams. Together they go through the side and total, examining the market movements and professional gambler intel Simon received throughout the week. They discuss betting strategies and the risks inherent in what is often a flukey game

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46:26

Super Bowl LVI Top Prop Bets

The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast ·

2022/02/08

With the greatest spectacle in American sports just a few days away, Chad Millman and professional bettor Simon Hunter of the Action Network welcome their colleagues Chris Raybon and Sean "The Oddsmaker" Koerner to the show. Every week this NFL season, Chris and Sean joined the guys on their live NFL betting show "Convince Me," and this week they're lending their expertise on prop betting and player projections. Together they go through their favorite prop bets for the Super Bowl, including longest

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31:08

Super Bowl Betting Trends

The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast ·

2022/02/03

Just ten days remain before Super Bowl LVI, so Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman and professional sports bettor Simon Hunter bring on Stuckey (host of The Action Network Podcast and Big Bets On Campus) to break down the game from a historical perspective. The NFL has been hosting Super Bowls since 1967, so what analytical trends has Stuckey unearthed that could inform our betting decisions next Sunday? Does the spread actually matter in this game? Do the Bengals have the profile of a

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37:09

Early Super Bowl LVI Gambling Preview

The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast ·

2022/02/01

The dust has settled, and the Rams head back to Los Angeles to face the most unlikely Super Bowl contender in a generation. Together the Action Network's Chad Millman and professional sports bettor Simon Hunter break down what they saw in the Conference Championship games, where they disagreed, and how this informs how their initial bets on Super Bowl LVI. Plus, they track the early line movements on the games and discuss how big professional bets have already impacted the line and total. Later this

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29:39

NFL Conference Championship Best Bets

The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast ·

2022/01/27

The dizzying highs and terrifying lows of another NFL season are drawing to a close, and Chad Millman of the Action Network once again welcomes pro bettor Simon Hunter to discuss all things betting across two premiere NFL playoff matchups this weekend as they narrow down their favorite bets. Together they finish their review of the Cincinnati Bengals visiting Arrowhead to take on the Kansas City Chiefs, and ultimately disagree on the best way to approach gambling on the game. Later they wrap up

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42:18

NFL Conference Championship Gambling Preview

The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast ·

2022/01/25

After an exhilarating weekend of NFL playoff betting, Chad Millman and professional sports bettor Simon Hunter are here to preview the penultimate weekend of the NFL playoffs. Together they preview both Conference Championship games, going deep on trends for both the sides and totals. Do the 49ers have what it takes to beat the Rams again? Will the Bengals keep it close in Arrowhead? Plus, after the Buffalo Bills lost a gut-wrenching game to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night, producer Matt

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40:51

NFL Divisional Playoffs Best Bets

The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast ·

2022/01/20

There are just 7 games left in the NFL season, and the Action Network wants you to get the most out of every game. That's why Chief Content Officer Chad Millman welcomes back his most cherish friend, professional bettor Simon Hunter, to narrow down their bets on all four Divisional Round playoff games this weekend. We hear about their love for the Kansas City Chiefs and their fade of the crumbling Buccaneers' offensive line. We also hear an update from producer and Buffalo Bills superfan Matt

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48:38

NFL Divisional Playoffs Gambling Preview

The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast ·

2022/01/18

Fresh off a humiliating loss for Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury on Monday night, hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network preview the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. But first, they tip their cap to their producer Matt Mitchell. Mitchell enjoyed the best weekend of his life, as his beloved Buffalo Bills stomped out rival New England on Saturday night, before Arizona proved his years-long rant about Kingsbury overwhelmingly correct just 48 hours later. Together Chad

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41:07

NFL Wildcard Weekend Best Bets

The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast ·

2022/01/13

We've reached the postseason! And as always, Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman is joined by his best friend, professional sports bettor Simon Hunter as they run through their favorite bets of the NFL Super Wildcard Weekend slate. First they discuss what calls Simon's professional betting buddies have made to him this week, including widespread disagreement in the 49ers at Cowboys game, plus lots of trends to unpack about short road underdogs in the playoffs. We also discuss weather's

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46:08

NFL Wildcard Weekend Gambling Preview

The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast ·

2022/01/11

The playoffs are finally here! After an extra long NFL regular season, a postseason full of intrigue kicks off on Saturday, and Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network are here to break it all down. Producer Matt's beloved Buffalo Bills host the New England Patriots in a thrilling Saturday night matchup, we have the Eagles soaring to Tampa, and so much more. The guys go through every game and make their favorite early week bets, as they narrow down their betting card for an exhilarating

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42:41

NFL Week 18 Best Bets

The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast ·

2022/01/06

What a magical season it's been. Hopes raised, dreams dashed. Pockets filled, emptied, then filled again. Through all of it the Action Network's Chad Millman and Simon Hunter have continued a winning season of analyzing NFL games from a betting perspective while maintaining a friendship at a steady "Hallmark Channel Movie Of The Week" level. Also inspiring strong emotions this week are some lowly underdogs, including the Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars and Miami Dolphins as division rivals

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52:16

NFL Week 18 Gambling Preview

The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast ·

2022/01/04

For the first time ever, the NFL has a Week 18 slate and Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network are ready for it! Together they go through a wild slate of strange divisional matchups steeped in intrigue around player availability, injury and COVID concerns. But just like Antonio Brown, they are ready to whip off their metaphorical shirts and dance off the field of battle as an adoring crowd cheers! So gear up for the last 16-game menu of the season, and prepare to bet some big numbers,

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56:32

NFL Week 17 Best Bets with Bob Scucci of Boyd Gaming

The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast ·

2021/12/30

Now a VP at Boyd Gaming in Las Vegas, Bob Scucci is considered by many to be the godfather of the Favorites podcast. For the final episode of 2021, Bob rejoins the show alongside his old friend, Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman and his podcast replacement, professional gambler Simon Hunter. They discuss the sports betting business, the sea change that's taken place since 2018, and so much more. But first, Chad and Simon play a round of Sharp Calls, narrow down their favorite bets

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51:35

NFL Week 17 Gambling Preview

The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast ·

2021/12/28

It's the last week of the year to bet the NFL, and The Favorites is here to give 2021 a better sendoff than it deserves! Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network break down a packed Week 17 slate and find more than a handful of games they feel great about... as long as healthy and safety protocols don't throw a wrench in their plans. They run through the entire schedule and select their Foxhole and Simon Says Bets of the Week. Will Miami's incredible run continue? Can anyone knock off

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41:40

NFL Week 16 Best Bets

The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast ·

2021/12/23

The weather outside is frightful, but the holiday action is so delightful! Chad Millman and professional sports bettor Simon Hunter of the Action Network come together in the season's spirit of giving to provide their favorite picks for NFL Week 16, including a few spots Simon's professional gambling buddies have called him about. We've got more fun with Mike Tomlin, the makings of a Kliff Kingsbury Khristmas Kover, and even some love for the unpredictable Buffalo Bills. So cozy up by the fire with

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