Against the Spread

The final Against the Spread is the final PFN podcast and hosts Chris Smith and George Templeton welcome back two alumni of the show, Ryan Gosling and James Aguirre. After George finds the humor in the Rams-Lions swap of picks and quarterbacks, the panel gets down to business with Super Bowl picks, and potential prop bets to target. Anytime TD and first TD scorers get a lot of air time, as well as potential non QB MVPs, the color of the Gatorade that will be dumped on the coach and weather-related props. The show signs off with an appreciation from George of the Podcast Division and everyone who was in it.

A packed show this week as a member of PFN's Free Cash Crew, James Aguirre joins regular co hosts Chris Smith and George Templeton to talk conference championship games and future landing spots for quarterbacks. George's rant bashes Sean Payton for how he utilized his quarterbacks in 2020. Where will DeShaun Watson and Carson Wentz be when the 2021 regular season begins? The trio break that down. Then it's the conference championship games where both George and Chris both engage in hedging and James gives you some good advice on in-play bets.

Cohosts Chris Smith and George Templeton load up on the teasers again after success in the Super Wild Card round with them. George discovers the perfect nickname for Chris after he hedges yet again (and you thought it was only with the Dolphins). George declares that a road team will definitely win this weekend and Chris gives you which one it will be. And can New Orleans not only beat Tampa Bay a third time but blow them out a third time? Plus a major announcement from Chris early in the show.

Host Chris Smith is dominating the NFL with teasers in the back of the season and this week gives you a two-team tease that is likely to continue his hot streak. Before that co-host George Templeton tears into Joe Judge and his comments about what the Philadelphia Eagles did in the fourth quarter against Washington. George also brings you another Infante parlay that works off Chris' teaser bet. There is also 1 playoff game that scares both hosts off. Listen to find out which one it is.

No better way to finish off 2020 with the return of Chris Smith to Against the Spread albeit with a slightly different beginning to the show. Chris has to rant about Dolphins fans and it's very justified. Co-host George Templeton wishes doom on the Colts after last week and that forms the basis for his main bet on the final weekend. Chris can't resist one more emotional hedge against the Dolphins before the season finishes. Plus a single-game Matt Infante parlay you can believe.

This week, with co-host Christopher Smith attending to Dad duties for the holiday season, George Templeton rides alone. But Chris has made bets this week and they includee a single-game (Matt Infante) parlay for the Christmas Day game between the Vikings and the Saints. There is a mini rant inside a detailing of who were Grinches in the NFL in 2020 and necessarily it includes many coworkers here at Pro Football Network.Then it's the key games on the NFL slate. Is there any hope for the Pittsburgh Steelers? Who wins the battle for the NFC West between the Rams and the Seahawks. And the anticipated shootout between Tennessee and Green Bay plus more.

With normal host Chris Smith not here to celebrate his epic Week 14 betting triumphs, George Templeton takes the captain's chair and welcomes in the self-proclaimed betting "expert" and founder of ProFootballNetwork.com Matthew Cannata to go through Week 15. Before hitting all the key games, George goes on a wild rant about Taysom Hill and the Saints. Then we listen to why Matthew resolutely backs Miami Dolphins to beat New England, one of his two big locks this week. Also George points you towards some potential live underdogs.

On this week's episode host Christopher Smith puts all his chip on the table Jim Fassel-style with not only his biggest teaser bets ever but a huge investment in one of the teams in prime time this week. George Templeton goes on a mini rant about the Philadelphia Eagles and compares coach Doug Pedersen to an underneath Looney Tunes character. Plus George takes a plunge with a team that Chris vowed never to bet on again with its current coach in charge.

Chris Smith returns from his week away to find a particularly cantankerous co-host George Templeton. In the rant George takes dead aim at the NFL and the way they accommodate the worst offenders of the COVID19 policy and discipline teams that follow the policy to the letter.Then it's the slate of games highlighted by a big disagreement on the Indianapolis-Houston and George taking another shot at Taysom Hill.

With normal host Christopher Smith dealing with Thanksgiving week family commitments, co-host George Templeton takes control and after sitting in on Fantasy Force last week brings on Tommy Garrett (also of Moneyline and Wine) from that pod to talk this week's NFL slate. Tommy also brings a very plausible theory behind the postponement of the Ravens-Steelers game from Thanksgiving night. And it concerns one of many prescient bets Chris made early in the season.

Chris Smith and George Templeton are back and while Chris blames his reappearance on the pod for a poor week last week, he aims to bounce back strong with his biggest bet of the season. George uses his rant to make the case that Minnesota's Dalvin Cook is the MVP and leads to a good back-and-forth debate on that issue. There are some live underdogs George likes this week. And Chris has some potential unders that could come in due to weather conditions you might want to jump on before the number goes down.

Chris Smith is back to helm the ship and he and George Templeton start off with a few tips for The Masters golf tournament. Then George rants about two pieces of conventional wisdom he's sick of hearing repeated over and over again.Then they go through the schedule. George has a lot of confidence in Tennessee on Thursday night and in a lot of points when Justin Herbert and Tua Tagovailoa face off this Sunday. Chris and George go head-to-head on two different games, one of which is one of Chris' strongest plays of the week. So who will be right on those this time?

With fearless leader Chris Smith under the weather this week, George Templeton takes the conn but because of the 2020 presidential election he needed help figuring out what direction he should take for week 9 of the NFL. Enter friend of the program Jarrett Bailey who helps him go through the entire schedule. Jarrett even starts preaching a bit on giving up on quarterbacks too early, much to the approval of the host.

Host Chris Smith and George Templeton take a deep dive into the huge Seattle-San Francisco matchup and pick a side on who will win. And one of them calls out lack of faith in the 49ers by the hosts of the 4th and Gold podcast, Javier Vega and Matt Barr.The hosts also disagree about the massive game in the AFC North between the Steelers and the Ravens plus a quick discussion of horror movies with Halloween this weekend.

This week host Chris Smith and co-host George Templeton face off on a series of issues. Who is the right team to take on Thursday night? Was Houston right to go for 2? Did the Dolphins make the right decision to turn to Tua? All that plus a Chris rant and a look at all the games this week.

Chris Smith returns and pulls the reins in on co-host George Templeton after his wild rant about Ron Rivera last week. George does take another shot at Rivera in this week's rant and one at one of his predecessors in the Washington hot seat.After that Chris tries to help George figure out which side to take on the big game between Cleveland and Pittsburgh and explains why he may take the Jets and the points this week against his beloved Dolphins.

With normal lead host Chris Smith out for this week, George Templeton takes the controls and discusses a plethora of subjects with James Aguirre, Free Cash Crew member, and long-time PFN betting analyst.George blows his top with a long rant about Ron Rivera's benching of Dwayne Haskins and why it means nothing's changed in Washington. James has a lot of praise for Justin Herbert, explains how closing line value works, and some of the analytics he uses to gain an advantage of gambling on the NFL.

Chris Smith and George Templeton start the episode with a look back at some terrible near misses in week 3 before moving on to some big disagreements in week 4. One of those involves a specific game, the other is about totals and whether the trend of overs will continue or not. George has another rant at the Falcons which includes a cameo appearance from a sitting member of the British parliament. Chris not only makes a compelling case for the Dolphins to cause the Seahawks some problems this week, but he also breaks down a sweetheart teaser and how to structure it correctly.

This week Chris Smith and George Templeton are joined by the former lead host and great friend of the program Ryan Gosling. The panel says which predictions look good and which ones don't after 2 weeks. George is sick and tired of coaches trying 2-point conversions too early in games. Chris actually loves the Dolphins, for once? And Ryan Gosling says things about the Dallas Cowboys that have to be heard to be believed.

After starting the NFL's opening week with some excellent predictions, host Chris Smith and co-host George Templeton both got bruised up by some near misses and surprising results. But they are confident of coming back this week. Chris loves beating the public's overreaction to certain results and gives you a week 1 loser that will win as an underdog. George leans into the overreaction with 1 big favorite that will get to 2-0 plus he defends both controversial offensive pass interference calls.

This week's episode sees Chris Smith and George Templeton introduce another new member of Pro Football Network's Free Cash Crew, Jarrett Bailey and gives his view on week 1 lines. There's also a celebration of Chris' winning bet on Mitchell Trubisky starting week 1, George dissecting the Saints attempt to get Jadaveon Clowney and a look at strategies to win your survivor pool.

This week Ryan Gosling returns not as a co-host, but as a guest, and pilot Chris Smith and co-pilot George Templeton are thrilled to welcome him back as he adjusts to dad life. The panel breaks down the predictions made by Pro Football Network staff and voices several disagreements. George stands up for the value of running backs in Rat's rants. Ryan also sheds his Captain Chalk mantle with some very bold predictions, one that will undoubtedly capture the attention of the 4th and Gold pod here at PFN.

This week co-hosts Chris Smith (@ChrisSmithPFN), and George Templeton (@temptherat) are joined by the newest member of the PFN Bets team, Jessica (@GridironandWine) and she tells us how she got her start in gambling and her method of handicapping. This week co-hosts Chris Smith (@ChrisSmithPFN), and George Templeton (@temptherat) are joined by the newest member of the PFN Bets team, Jessica (@GridironandWine) and she tells us how she got her start in gambling and her method of handicapping. Then, the panel dives into the Week 1 betting lines, delivering their predictions and which bets you should make.

Chris Smith pilots the controls again this week and joining him is usual cohost George Templeton and a member of Pro Football Network's Free Cash Crew, James Aguirre. They will discuss the philosophy on betting, whether you do it for fun or whether you are serious about making a living. Then it's curses, jinxes and superstitions. Can you really bring your team luck by doing certain things at the right time? Plus George rants in favor of college football in the Spring.

Chris Smith takes the reigns joined by George Templeton and they talk about how they miss their fearless leader Ryan Gosling then discuss George's NFL hubs article and Chris' own NFL hub idea. Then it's Matt Williamson's top 25 running back article. How should you bet the RBs listed and where do Chris and George disagree?

With Ryan Gosling still taking care of his new baby girl, Chris Smith takes the controls again but we introduce another member of the Free Cash Crew this week, Ben Rolfe from the United Kingdom tells us how he got into the NFL, what he thinks on the Steelers, Giants and Jets prospects this season and some analytical tools to help you win your season-long prop bets.

The Against the Spread podcast hosts Ryan Gosling, George Templeton, and Chris Smith are joined by fellow PFNBets expert handicapper Drew Haynes to discuss some of his favorite player props and bets heading into the 2020 season. We are also graced with a George rant regarding the possible Washington Redskins name change.

Taking over the reins of Against the Spread this week is PFN senior betting analyst Chris Smith as he is joined by Ryan Gosling and George Templeton to break down the interesting NFC East. The guys give you all of their favorite plays and break down whether or not the Dallas Cowboys could actually be Super Bowl contenders in 2020.

Hosts Ryan Gosling, George Templeton, and Chris Smith break down the AFC East with a surprise performance of one team's fight song. They guys give you some of their favorite plays and tell you who they think can win an all of a sudden competitive division.

Hosts Ryan Gosling, George Templeton, and Chris Smith break down all things NFC North related, with an extensive breakdown of the Dalvin Cook situation and QB controversy in Chicago. Will the Packers regress and could Detroit be on the hunt for a new head coach?

You're favorite degenerates, Ryan Gosling, George Templeton, and Chris Smith return this week to break down the AFC North. Will the Ravens easily repeat, or is there a surprise team that can take away their crown?

Our Against the Spread hosts Ryan Gosling, Chris Smith, and George Templeton break down the NFC South and who has the best chance to win the division this year. They give you some season-long props they like and end the show with some best bets.

Our Against the Spread hosts Ryan Gosling, Chris Smith, and George Templeton break down the AFC South and who has the best chance to win the division this year. They give you some season-long props they like and end the show with some best bets.

This week host Ryan Gosling starts a new era of the Against the Spread podcast with new co-hosts Christopher Smith and George Templeton.

The 2020 NFL Draft is only a couple of days away, so the Against the Spread podcast decided to break down an in-depth mock draft with some player prop analysis. Host Ryan Gosling is joined by Handle Your Business host George Templeton and senior gambling writer for PFN, Chris Smith. The three of them take the time to break down the brand new PFN Mock Draft Simulator and use it to get an idea of what draft night could look like. They also add some props based on where some prospects fell.Also, make sure to follow our hosts on Twitter @rygosling, @temptherat, and @ChrisSmithPFN. If you are looking for more betting advice or a consensus of all of our plays, make sure to follow @PFNBets as well.

This week marks the return of the new and improved Against the Spread podcast for Pro Football Network. After a couple of weeks off after the demise of the XFL, host Ryan Gosling is joined by Handle Your Business host George Templeton and senior gambling writer for PFN, Chris Smith. The three of them take the time to break down a number of popular props regarding the 2020 NFL Draft and give their insight into some plays that they are on. Also, make sure to follow our hosts on Twitter @rygosling, @temptherat, and @ChrisSmithPFN. If you are looking for more betting advice or a consensus of all of our plays, make sure to follow @PFNBets as well.

The Against the Spread podcast returns with host Ryan Gosling and special guest George Templeton, from PFN's Handle your Business podcast. After another successful betting week going 3-0, Ryan and George break down what they learned from Week 3 and how they will apply that to their upcoming picks. For their Week 4 best bets, the guys take a look at some home underdogs and expect to see more and more points scored. The under was 2-2 last week but is still sitting at 8-4 on the season. With low totals such as 38 and 39 this week, could we finally see the overs with a strong bounce-back? The Pro Football Network betting crew currently sits at 24-8 for +15 units on the season.

The Against the Spread podcast is back discussing XFL Week 3 and breaking down all of the action from the prior weekend. In this episode, host Ryan Gosling welcomes special guest George Templeton from the Handle you Business podcast, to share all of his XFL knowledge and some of his best bets. They break down each game from last week, including the absolute awful performance from the New York Guardians and another impressive D.C. Defenders victory. They also look at this weekend, giving you the betting odds for each matchup and some of the plays that they like.

The first week of the inaugural XFL season has come and gone, and the Against the Spread hosts are ready to turn the page on Week 1. We witnessed some surprising results in the first four games, with some teams rising to the occasion while others crumbled under the pressure of it all. Ryan was once again disappointed by a Dallas team, while Jason enjoyed a New York Guardian victory, both for in his bank account and person. Taking a look at XFL's Week 2 betting odds, the gentlemen give their best bets and a preview of their DFS lineups.