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Back To The Futures Full Show from August 3rd 2025, with Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner look ahead to the opening weekend of Preseason action and discuss some of the biggest storylines to watch, including who will win the Colts wide open Quatrtebrack compeition and how will Seahawks fans react to the return of their longtime Head Coach and Quarterback. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Speague and Will Ortner go around the world of College Football and throw out some of their top sleeper teams across the country who can actually make the College Football Playoff, while there is still currently value on them in the betting market. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner react to the news surroudning a pair of star players requesting trades from their respective teams this week in Micah Parsons and Terry McLaurin, and discuss if there is actually a chance either one of them gets moved. Plus, how does this news impact our stratigies of betting Dallas and Washington, across multiple betting markets. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back To The Futures Full Show from July 27th 2025, with Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the MLB Trade Deadline taking place this week, Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner discuss some of the moves they want to see made along with a historic night for one young player. Then, one College Football related question that took over Big Ten Media Day this week, which could effect potential playoff rankings. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner react to today's news of the Washington Commanders star Wide Receiever Terry McLaurin who is looking for a new contract reporting to camp for a planned hold in, and if we think both sides will ultimatley get a deal done. Plus, can Jayden Daniels avoid a Sophomore Slump and catapolt the team to the top of the NFC East? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Ortner and Brandon Sprague set the scene for the start of the NFL Preseason with kickoff being less than a week away, and ask the question of do you bet on these exhibition games? Plus, what are our expectations for the two teams participating in the Chargers and Lions? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back To The Futures Full Show from July 20th 2025, with Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Big Ten Media Day taking palce this week, Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner take a look at the latest odds to win the conference and the College Football Playoff, discussing how many teams they actually think can win the whole thing. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner take a deep dive into the NFC North Division discussing divisonal odds and win totals for each team. Plus, can the Lions survive without Ben Johnson, will Jordan Love breakthrough, how likely is a Caleb Williams bounce back and is J.J. McCarthy bound to match Sam Darnold's production from last season? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner react to Scottie Scheffler winning The Open Championship to take home his foruth career major tournament win and if he is actually on the same trajectory as Tiger Woods. Plus, what are the biggest storylines we're watching, as all 32 NFL teams are set to begin Training Camp. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back To The Futures Full Show from July 13th 2025, with Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With SEC Media Day taking place this week, Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner discuss some of the leagues top storylines and bets, including Arch Manning, can Alabama bounce back, pressure on Brian Kelly, who wins the league and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner take a look at the odds for Monday Night's Home Run Derby, and break down who they will be betting from the loaded field to take home the win. Plus, what has caught our attention from the first handful of days of NBA Summer League action? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Major League Baseball's first half of the season offically in the books, Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner discuss their top takeaways of the season so far, and who where think the value lies when it comes to teams that can make a second half surge. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back To The Futures Full Show from July 6th 2025, with Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner react to a bold College Football take regarding Arch Manning by Paul Finebaum, and discuss if they think Arch will live up to the lofty expectations this season. Plus, what is the best way to bet the Heisman Trophy Market and is there actually value on Arch, despite being the favorite? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner dissect the latest trade in the NFL between the Steelers and Dolphins, in which both teams exhcanged big name safties, and discuss which team they think the move will age better for. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner react to the Nathan's Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest, which saw Joey Chestnut taking home the belt, after eating 70.5 Hot Dogs to hook Will's Over bet. Plus, do the additions of DeAndre Ayton and Myles Turner actually amke their new respective teams title contenders? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back To The Futures Full Show from June 29th 2025, with Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner react to a list of the top five NFL Coaches on the Hot Seat, and break down which names they agree should be on the list and a few glarring omissions, as the start of the season is rapdily approaching! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner go around the NBA and discuss the handful of moves we've seen so far this offseason including LeBron opting into his contract with the Lakers, the Rockets paying Jabari Smith and more, while discussing which one of these moves could be the most impactful next season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner take a way too early look at the odds to win the 2026 NBA Finals, and discuss which team could stand in the way of a potential Oklahoma City Thunder dynasty. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back To The Futures Full Show from June 22nd 2025, with Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner break down the Houston Rockets adding Kevin Durant, and where they now rank among Western Conference Contenders after the big move. Plus, what we're watching for during Wednedsay's NBA Draft and what will the Sixers do with the #3 pick? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner react in real time to Tyrese Haliburton's devastating injury in Game #7 of the NBA Finals and discuss how it compares to some of the other worst timed injuries in the history of sports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner, set the scene for Game #7 of the NBA Finals, with their top bets, a look into the player prop market, and answer the question of what is more likely to happen: the start of a dytnasty or one of the biggest upsets in NBA history? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner discuss how they will be betting tommorow's Game #5 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers, with the series now tied at two after Oklahoma City's Game #4 comeback victory. Plus, is there any chance Indiana can still win the series after blowing the opportunity to go up three games to one, and J.J. Spaun wins the U.S. Open! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner break down the recent reports of Kevin Dutrant revelaing his top three destinations and reveal where they think he will be playing basketball next season. Then, just how menaingful would a potnetial Durant trade be in the championship hierarchy, and why one NFL team continues to frustrate us more than ever. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back To The Futures Full Show from June 15th 2025, with Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner react to the pair of stunning trades that broke Sunday including Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants and Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic, and answer which one will be more impactful between the two. Plus, will either move put the respective team that aquired the players of note over the hump? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back To The Futures Full Show from June 8th 2025, with Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner discuss this week's biggest news in the NFL, of the Steelers signing Aaron Rodgers and what it means for how we bet Pittsburgh this upcoming season. Plus, some other news items around the league including a notable free agent close to finding a new home, Terry McLaurin still not signing an extension with Washington, and a sudden retirment for an NFC contender. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner react to this week's stunning news of the New York Knicks firing Head Coach Tom Thibodeau after three straight playoff appearances, and debate if they thought it was the correct decision. Plus, who are some of the most likely candidates to replace him, and would you consider any of them to be a worthy upgrade? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner set the scene for Game #2 of the NBA Finals, and discuss if they think Oklahoma City will bounce back from a stunning loss in Game #1, or if Indiana can keep their heroics going with another comeback. Plus, just how surprising was the Game #1 loss for the Thunder, why they should already regret their starting lineup change, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner discuss the viral video of Patriots Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs on a boat this week, and if they actually are buying the hype of New England making a possible leap this season. Then, who is currently the second best team in the AFC East, with the spot for top challenger to Buffalo being completly up for grabs. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back To The Futures Full Show from June 1st 2025, with Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner break down how they're betting the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder, discussing if the books are disrpesecting the Pacers by making them massive underdogs yet again. Plus, our top plays NBA Finals MVP, discussing if anyone outside of SGA or Haliburton take home the trophy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner eact to the Indiana Pacers beating the Knicks in last night's Game #6, to secure their first trip to the NBA Finals since 2000. Plus, just how surprised are you that Indiana is in this position, after entering the playoffs with 22/1 odds to win the East, despite making the conference finals last season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back To The Futures Full Show from May 25th 2025, with Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Sprague and Will Ortner get into an intense debate regarding the NFL decison's to keep the tush push after the Green Bay Packers wanted to ban the play, and if they think the league actually made the correct decision with this ruling. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices