This is the only football show you need before placing your bets. Join host Joe Osborne and a cast of sports betting experts on Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays as they guide you through the betting landscape of the NFL and College Football. We will be giving out picks, best bets, and props, as well as breaking down all the biggest storylines from across the world of football.
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BEST NBA & MLB BETS TODAY THURSDAY APRIL 3RD! Host Joe Osborne and Jon Metler discuss their best bets, props, and SGPs for tonight's NBA & MLB action! 00:00 Intro 01:30 NBA Best Bets 12:56 Lakers v Warriors SGP! 15:00 MLB Best Bets & Home Run Props
NBA & MLB BEST BETS TODAY TUESDAY APRIL 1ST! Host Joe Osborne and Jon Metler discuss their best bets, props, and SGPs for tonight's NBA & MLB action! 00:00 Intro 02:20 NBA Best Bets 08:25 Hawks v Blazers SGP 09:29 MLB Best Bets 12:45 Home Run Bet 14:05 NBA Board/ Recap
7 BEST MLB & NBA BETS TODAY FRIDAY MARCH 28TH! Host Joe Osborne and Jon Metler discuss their best bets, props, and SGPs for tonight's MLB & NBA action! 00:00 Intro 01:20 NBA Best Bets 09:10 MLB Best Bets 12:00 NBA Tanking: What can be done? 17:23 Cavs v Pisons SGP!
BEFORE YOU BET 9 BEST MLB & NBA BETS TODAY THURSDAY MARCH 27TH! Host Joe Osborne and Jon Metler discuss their best bets, props, and SGPs for tonight's MLB & NBA action! 00:00 Intro 01:05 MLB Opening Day Best Bets 05:50 Home Run Prop 06:53 NBA Best Bets 13:50 Hawks v Heat SGP 15:10 Stephen A Smith v LeBron 20:40 RECAP
BEFORE YOU BET March 21st, 2025 Host Joe Osborne and Jon Metler discuss their best bets, props, and SGPs for tonight's NBA action! And the Knicks are falling apart down the stretch, and who's to blame? 00:00 Intro/ Last Night recap 01:02 Jon Joins the show/The Knicks are falling apart 03:30 NBA Best Bets 14:23 Cavs vs Suns SGP! 15:30 Recap
BEFORE YOU BET March 18th, 2025 Host Joe Osborne and Jon Metler discuss If Kevin Durant is a coach killer, and give their best bets, props, and SGPs for tonight's NBA action! 00:00 Intro/ Joe is 8-0 this week! 01:21 Jon Joins the show 02:48 NBA Best Bets 12:21 NBA SGP 14:30 NBA talk 17:35 Is Kevin Durant a coach Killer? 20:54 Recap
BEFORE YOU BET March 18th, 2025 Host Joe Osborne and Jon Metler discuss trending topics from around the sports world and give their best bets, props, and SGPs for tonight's NBA action, plus a bet for tomorrow's MLB opener in Japan. 00:00 Intro 01:30 Jon Joins the show/ tonight board 03:00 NBA Best Bets 11:00 SGP 11:51 MLB best bet 14:13 Warriors struggle against Nuggets 17:00 Recap
BEFORE YOU BET March 17th, 2025 Host Joe Osborne and Jon Metler discuss trending topics from around the sports world and give their best bets, props, and SGPs for tonight's NBA action, plus a bet for tomorrow's MLB opener in Japan. 00:00 Intro/Jon Joins the show 02:00 NBA Best Bets 12:00 NBA SGP 12:50 MLB Best Bet 15:36 Will the Thunder win the NBA Title? 19:33 March Madness/ UNC Outrage 21:54 Bengals pay their WR's 25:30 Outro
BEFORE YOU BET March 10th, 2025 Host Joe Osborne and Jon Metler discuss the BIG moves from NFL free agency and break down their best bets and prop picks for tonight's NBA action! Spread bets, prop picks, and SGP's! 00:00 Intro 01:06 Jon Joins the show 02:45 NFL Free Agency moves 08:41 Cole/LeBron injury news 13:00 NBA Best Bets 23:00 SGP 24:45 Reap
BEFORE YOU BET March 7th, 2025 Host Joe Osborne and Jon Metler discuss the surging Warriors NBA title chances and break down their best bets and prop picks for tonight's NBA action! Spread bets, prop picks, and SGP's! 00:00 Intro 00:59 Jon Joins the show/ Brunson injury 05:50 NBA Best Bets and Prop Picks 13:00 SGP 15:00 Recap
BEFORE YOU BET March 5th, 2025 Host Joe Osborne and Jon Metler discuss the surging Warriors NBA title chances and break down their best bets and prop picks for tonight's NBA action! Spread bets, prop picks, and SGP's! 00:00 Intro 00:54 Jon Joins the show/ NBA talk 04:37Warriors are cooking, what's their ceiling? 07:20 NBA Best Bets and Prop Picks 16:00 SGP for tonight! 17:30 Recap
BEFORE YOU BET March 4th, 2025 Coming off an 8-0 night on Monday! Host Joe Osborne and Jon Metler discuss the Mavericks being a disaster since trading Luka and break down their best bets and prop picks for tonight's NBA action! Spread bets, prop picks, and SGP's! 00:00 Intro 00:52 Jon Joins the show/ SWEEP BOYS 01:30 The Mavs are a DISASTER 06:40 NBA Best Bets SGP and Prop Picks 17:00 Suns are COOKED 21:00 Recap
BEFORE YOU BET Super Bowl 59 Chiefs vs Eagles Best Bets The biggest game of the year is almost here! Eagles vs. Chiefs Super Bowl 59 goes down in New Orleans, and our NFL betting experts have a plethora of bets to fill up your account for the big game! Spread bets, player props, touchdown scorers & MVP bets; we've got you covered! Host: Joe Osborne Guests: Josh Inglis, John Middlekauff, and Hitman! 00:00 Intro 00:53 Josh Inglis Joins the Show 03:46 Joe and Josh's Super Bowl Best Bets 15:15 Hitman Joins the show 15:47 Hitman's Super Bowl Best Bets 20:30 John Middlekauff's Super Bowl Best Bets 32:36 Outro
BEFORE YOU BET January 30th, 2025 Host Joe Osborne and Jon Metler break down their best bets and picks for tonight's NBA action! 00:00 Intro 01:25 Jon Metler joins the show 02:05 10-minute Quarters? 06:26 Jimmy Butler: The Saga Continues 10:52 De'Aaron Fox trade possibilities 14:55 NBA All-Star Reserves 17:55 All-Star weekend participants 20:36 NBA Prop picks & Best Bets
Before You Bet! January 29th, 2025 Before You Bet, host Joe Osborne is joined by John Middlekauff to preview Eagles vs. Chiefs in Super Bowl 59. They break down all the biggest storylines heading into the big game. 00:00 Intro 01:45 John Middlekauff joins the show 03:26 Thought on the Super Bowl matchup 05:23 Is Nick Sirianni a great coach? 08:45 Will the Bills ever be able to get over the Chiefs? 10:45 Pete Carrol and the Raiders 14:05 Cowboys make a hire 17:19 49ers hire Robert Saleh 21:45 Jaguars and Liam Coen 26:36 NBA Best Bets
Before You Bet! January 28th, 2025 Before You Bet host Joe Osborne is joined by professional sports bettor Hitman to preview Eagles vs Chiefs in Super Bowl 58, as well as give some advice for betting on the big game Jon Metler then joins the show to share his NBA Best Bets! 00:00 Intro 01:45 Hitman joins the show 02:52 Championship Sunday takeaways 04:46 Betting advice for the Super Bowl 07:17 Hitman's thought on the spread and total 09:35 Biggest difference between this game and Super Bowl 56 11:19 Super Bowl MVP Market 13:17 Early prop betting market 15:00 Live betting on the Super Bowl 16:30 NBA Best Bets
Before You Bet! January 27th, 2025 Before You Bet host Joe Osborne is joined by Josh Inglis to recap Championship Sunday, and give out Winners & Losers for the AFC and NFC Championship game, then look ahead to the Super Bowl between the Chiefs and Eagles. Jon Metler then joins the show to share his NBA Best Bets! 00:00 Intro 02:20 Josh Inglis joins the show to recap the Conference Championships 04:25 Winners & Losers of the Conference Championships 15:00 Early Super Bowl bets 24:00 NBA Best bets with Jon Metler
Before You Bet! January 24th, 2025 Before You Bet host Joe Osborne is joined by Josh Inglis to preview the AFC and NFC Championship games and drop their best bets and prop picks for Bills vs Chiefs and Commanders vs Eagles! Jon Metler then joins the show to share his NBA Best Bets! 00:00 Intro 02:00 Josh Inglis joins the show/ coaching hires 15:00 Commanders vs Eagles Best Bets 21:30 Bills vs Chiefs Best Bets 29:00 NBA talks & Best Bets with Jon Metler
Before You Bet! January 23rd, 2025 Before You Bet host Joe Osborne is joined by former NFL and Michigan Tight End Jake Butt to put a wrap on the College Football season and preview the AFC and NFC Championship games, as well as drop some picks and predictions for Bills vs Chiefs and Commanders vs Eagles Jon Metler then joins the show to share his NBA Best Bets!
Before You Bet! January 20th, 2025 Joe and Josh break down the fallout of his past weekend's NFL Divisional round, give out their winners and losers, + look ahead to the Conference Championship games! Brad Powers is back for a last-minute preview of the College Football National Championship between Notre Dame and Ohio State! Brad also shares a best bet or 2 for this massive CFB matchup. Jon Metler then joins the show to share his NBA Best Bets!
Before You Bet! January 17th, 2025 Joe and Josh break down their best bets and prop picks for this weekend's NFL Divisional round! Jon Metler then joins the show to share his NBA Best Bets! 00:00 Intro 02:21 Josh Inglis joins the show 03:18 Joe's NFL Teaser bet 05:00 Texans vs Cheifs Best Bets 09:00 Commanders vs Lions Best Bets 10:14 Rams vs Eagles Best Bets 13:50 Ravens vs Bills Best Bets 19:40 NBA Best Bets with Jon Metler
BEFORE YOU BET January 16th, 2025 Host Joe Osborne and Jon Metler break down their best bets and picks for tonight's NBA action! 00:00 Intro 02:05 Jon Metler Jons the Show 03:00 Nets lost by HOW MANY? 06:30 The Warrior's championship window is closed 09:00 NBA Best Bets 20:00 Outro
Before You Bet! January 15th, 2025 Before You Bet host Joe Osborne is joined by former NFL scout John Middlekauff to tee up the NFL Divisional round and discuss the top stories from around the league. John also looks ahead to the upcoming College Football National Championship Jon Metler then joins the show to share his NBA Best Bets! 00:00 Intro 02:20 John Middlekauff joins the show 02:40 Most Disappointing Head Coach in the Wild Card 05:20 Sam Darnold collapse 07:55 Herbert and Love struggle 10:33 What are the Cowboys doing? 15:28 Are the Pats and Vrable a perfect fit? 19:03 NFL Divisional Round Best Bets 32:15 NBA Best Bets and News with Jon Metler
Before You Bet January 14th, 2025 Professional sports bettor Hitman joins the show to share what he saw in the Wild Card games and get Hitman's Best Bets for the Divisional round matchups. Jon Metler joins the show to drop some NBA Best Bets. 00:00 Intro 01:45 Hitman Joins the show 02:15 Vikings vs Rams Recap 04:30 Wild Card takeaways 05:50 Super Bowl and Conference Champ futures 07:50 Super Bowl MVP Market 10:50 Ravens vs Bills Predictions 13:30 Commanders vs Lions Best Bet 17:00 NBA Best Bets with Jon Metler
Before You Bet January 13th, 2025 Josh Inglis joins host Joe Osborne to break down the fallout from this weekend's NFL Wild Card games and give out their best bets and props for tonight's final Wild Card game, Vikings vs Rams! Jon Metler Joins the show for NBA best bets for tonight. 00:00 Intro 2:15 Wild Card Winners & Losers with Josh Inglis 17:00 Vikings vs Rams Best Bets 24:45 NBA Talk and Best Bets with Jon Metler
Before You Bet January 9th, 2025 Brad Powers joins Before You Bet to discuss the College Football Playoff semifinals game between Penn State vs. Notre Dame and Texas vs. Ohio State and Bowl season and give out some best bets! Former Michigan Wolverine Jake Butt talks CFB playoffs and who's going to the national championship Jon Metler drops off some NBA Best Bets for tonight.
Before You Bet! December 18th, 2024 Joe Osborne and former NFL scout John Middlekauff discuss NFL news, including all the head coach firings and potential hirings. Then dive deep into Wild Card Weekend, breaking down all 6 games, and John gives his best bets Jon Metler joins the show for NBA Best Bets!
Before You Bet January 6th, 2025 Josh Inglis joins host Joe Osborne to break down the Winners and Losers of NFL Week 18, the coaching firings that have taken place on this black Monday, and look ahead to preview the NFL Wild Card round of the playoffs. Jon Metler Joins the show for NBA best bets for tonight's action. 00:00 Intro 01:53 Josh Inglis Joins the show 04:10 Week 18 Winner & Losers 16:00 Head Coaching News 18:00 NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview 22:00 Super Bowl Predictions 25:39 NBA Best Bets + Jimmy Butler/Vikings talk with Jon Metler
BEFORE YOU BET January 2nd, 2025 Host Joe Osborne and Jon Metler break down their best bets and picks for tonight's NBA action! 00:00 Intro 02:35 NBA Division Futures 05:45 Most Improved Player Future 8:00 NBA Best Bets & SGP!
Before You Bet Dec 30th, 2024 Josh Inglis helps break down the winners and losers of Week 17 plus give out picks for MNF Lions vs 49ers Brad Powers joins to discuss the College Football Playoff and Bowl season and give out some best bets! Jon Metler returns to give out his NBA Best Bets for tonight's action. 00:00 Intro 02:00 NFL Week 17 Winners and Losers with Josh Inglis 19:05 Lions vs 49ers Best Bets 25:59 CFB Playoff and Bowl Picks and Best Bets with Brad Powers 36:40 NBA Best Bets with Jon Metler
Picks and best bets for NFL Week 17 with Josh Inglis. Brad Powers joins to discuss the College Football Playoff and Bowl season and give out some best bets! Jon Metler returns to give out his NBA Best Bets for tonight's action.
Before You Bet Dec 20th, 2024 Picks and best bets for NFL Week 16 with Josh Inglis Brad Powers joins to discuss the College Football Playoff and Bowl season and give out some best bets! Jon Metler returns to give out his NBA Best Bets for tonight's action.
TNF is tonight with a battle between the Broncos and Chargers Joe and Josh break down their best bets for tonight's action Joe Osborne and former Michigan Wolverine Jake Butt discuss some College Football big games and storylines heading into the first round of the College Football Playoff. Plus, NBA Best Bets with Jon Metler
Before You Bet! December 18th, 2024 Joe Osborne and former NFL scout John Middlekauff discuss Week 16 of the NFL season, and John gives his best bets, picks, and predictions for this week's action. Plus, John gives his thoughts on the College Football Playoff and who he thinks will win the National Championship.
BEFORE YOU BET Dec 17th, 2024 Joe Osborne and professional bettor Hitman discuss Week 16 of the NFL season and some of Hitman's best early bets. NBA Cup Finals Best Bets with Jon Metler.
Before You Bet Dec 16th, 2024 Picks and best bets for the MNF doubleheader; Bears vs Vikings & Falcons vs Raiders! Brad Powers joins to discuss College Football Bowl season and give out some best bets! Jon Metler returns to give out his NBA Best Bets for tonight's action.
Before You Bet Dec 13th, 2024 Brad Powers joins to discuss College Football Bowl season and give out some best bets! Josh Inglis is back to break down all the best bets for NFL Week 15! Jon Metler returns to give out his NBA Best Bets for tonight's action. Looking for the best bets for College Football? Join Brad Powers as he shares his top picks for the upcoming games. Get Brad Powers' expert insights on the best bets to make for the College Football Playoff.
Before You Bet! December 11th, 2024 Joe Osborne and John Middlekauff discuss Week 14 of the NFL season, and John gives his best bets, picks, and predictions for this week's action. Jon Metler joins the show for NBA Best Bets 00:00 Intro 01:31 John Middlekauff on Belichick/UNC 5:14 Trouble in the Eagles Lockerroom? 8:20 Has Bryce Young turned a corner? 11:13 Which non-player team this year could be a playoff team next year? 15:14 John Middlekauffs NFL Week 15 Best Bets 22:20 Army vs. Navy Best Bet 24:29 NBA Best Bets with Jon Metler
Before You Bet Dec 6th, 2024 Brad Powers joins to discuss some College Football Conference Championship best bets. Josh Inglis is back to break down his best bets for Week 14 of the NFL Jon Metler returns to give out his NBA Best Bets for tonight's action. 00:00 Intro 01:31 Brad Powers College Football Conf Championship Picks and Best Bets 10:19 Most Underrated TV Shows 14:26 NFL Week 14 Best Bets with Josh Inglis 31:28 NBA Best Bets with Jon Metler
BEFORE YOU BET December 5th 2024 TNF is tonight with an NFC North battle between the Pacers and Lions. Joe and Josh break down their best bets for tonight's action Joe Osborne and former Michigan Wolverine Jake Butt discuss some College Football big games and storylines heading into Conference Championship Weekend. And get Jake's best bets for NFL and College football this weekend. Plus, NBA Best Bets with Jon Metler
Before You Bet! December 4th, 2024 Joe Osborne and John Middlekauff discuss Week 14 of the NFL season, and John gives his best bets, picks, and predictions for this week's action. Jon Metler joins the show for NBA Best Bets
BEFORE YOU BET Dec 3rd, 2024 Joe Osborne and professional bettor Hitman discuss Week 14 of the NFL season and some of Hitman's best early bets. NBA Best Bets with Jon Metler.
Before You Bet Dec 2nd, 2024 Josh Inglis and Brad Powers discuss Week 14 fallout and some College Football Conference Championship best bets. Jon Metler is back to recap Yesterdays NFL action and break down his best bets for tonight's MNF game between the Browns and the broncos Jon Metler returns to give out his NBA Best Bets for tonight's action.
BEFORE YOU BET November 28th, 2024 It's Thanksgiving, and the NFL has given us a 3-course feast of games to bet on, so join us for some pre-turkey betting talk! Joe Osborne and Josh Inglis break down their picks and best bets for all 3 games. Then, former Michigan Wolverine Jake Butt joins us for all thing football this week. He is giving his thoughts on today's NFL matchups and the big games of Rivalry Week in College Football, including his thoughts on Michigan vs Ohio State!
Before You Bet! November 27th, 2024 Joe Osborne and John Middlekauff discuss Week 13 of the NFL season, including the Thanksgiving NFL slate, and John gives his best bets, picks, and predictions for this week's action. Jon Metler joins the show for NBA Best Bets
BEFORE YOU BET November 26th, 2024 Coming off an 8-3 night on the show on Monday!! Joe Osborne and professional bettor Hitman discuss Week 13 of the NFL season and some of Hitman's best bets. NBA Best Bets with Jon Metler.
Before You Bet Nov 25th, 2024 Joe Osborne and Brad Powers discuss Week 13 fallout and some College Football Week 14 best bets. Josh Inglis is back to recap Sunday's NFL action and break down his best bets for tonight's Monday Night Football between the Ravens vs Chargers Jon Metler returns to give out his NBA Best Bets for tonight's action.
BEFORE YOU BET November 21st, 2024 TNF is tonight with a battle between the Browns and Steelers Joe and Josh break down their best bets for tonight's action Joe Osborne and former Michigan Wolverine Jake Butt discuss some College Football big games and storylines heading into Week 13. And get Jake's best bets for NFL and College football this weekend. Plus, NBA Best Bets with Jon Metler
Before You Bet! November 20th, 2024 Joe Osborne and John Middlekauff discuss Week 12 of the NFL season, and John gives his best bets, picks, and predictions for this week's action. Jon Metler joins the show for NBA Best Bets
BEFORE YOU BET November 19th, 2024 Coming off a 10-0 night on the show on Monday!! Joe Osborne and professional bettor Hitman discuss Week 12 of the NFL season and some of Hitman's best bets. NBA Best Bets with Jon Metler.
Before You Bet Nov 18th, 2024 Joe Osborne and Brad Powers discuss Week 12 fallout and some College Football Week 13 best bets. Josh Inglis is back to recap Sunday's NFL action and break down his best bets for tonight's Monday Night Football between the Texans vs Cowboys. Jon Metler returns to give out his NBA Best Bets for tonight's action.