Vegas Sports Book Directors Chuck Esposito and Jason McCormick give audiences a peek behind the sportsbook counter as they discuss the week in sports and sports betting.
On this Friday edition of Book Ends, we discuss and break down each of the conference final NBA and NHL playoff matchups. As we head into Friday night, can the Knicks bounce back after a brutal collapse in Game 1 vs. the Pacers? Will the Thunder continue to dominate the Timberwolves?And in the NHL, can the Oilers even things up vs. Dallas tonight? Is there any way the Hurricanes can hang with the Panthers?Plus, a little WNBA, MLB, and NFL talk. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
With the dust settling on the NFL Draft, we break down the biggest moves and surprises that we saw from a Vegas sportsbook perspective, and how picks can effect teams from a future book perspective. We then get into some NBA and NHL playoff talk, leading into a Kentucky Derby betting preview.Live from the new STN Sportsbook at Golden Circle inside Treasure island, Book Ends is a podcast by Station Casinos.
It's DRAFT WEEK! As we head into Thursday, Chuck and Jason preview the 2025 draft with likely scenarios, storylines, bets to know, and more.We then get into playoff talk with the NHL. Do the Golden Knights have enough to make another deep run for the cup? Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
We're down to four. This Saturday, Florida takes on Auburn and Houston takes on Duke as the battle of the 1 seeds collide. We preview each matchup, what the early betting action looks like, and more.Then we move on to early baseball storylines, including the infamous torpedo bats and home runs that have the Yankees succeeding early in the season.Lastly, we tease some Masters action and preview what to look out for from a betting standpoint as we approach the NFL Draft.Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos. https://www.stnsports.com
Play ball. Baseball has started up once again and the sports are wall to wall. Chuck and Jason talk about potential "sneaky" teams that may be flying under the radar to start the season, but will might be poised for a deep run when it comes to the postseason.We also tipped things off by previewing every one of the Thursday/Friday March Hoops matchups. We talk matchups, betting odds, and much more.Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos. https://www.stnsports.com/
Here is your twenty-minute preview to the tourney. The bracket is out, and the stage is set. All eyes are on college basketball as the March Hoops Tournament tips off this week. Chuck and Jason, from Red Rock Resort in Vegas, discuss favorites, snubs, seeding surprises, bets to know, and much more.Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
We're in the middle of one of the best stretches on the sports calendar. The NFL is staying on top of the headlines with major free agency moves. We break down the moves with the biggest implications, along with the teams that surprised us the most.And what's March without College Hoops talk? With conference tournaments in full swing and brackets soon to be out, we discuss key teams and storylines, and what the sportsbook is seeing from a betting standpoint.Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos. https://www.stnsports.com/
The Big Game has arrived, and we're here to break it down. From Red Rock's sports book, Chuck and Jason give the "path to victory" argument for both teams, Big Game trends, BTS on their sportsbook process when it comes to booking the game, and props to look out for. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
We break down each game in the pro football divisional round, and what our team is seeing as far as trends and betting behaviors. We also deep dive on the national championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
The playoff picture continues to get clearer as we enter week 15 of pro football. From Red Rock casino in Las Vegas, we look ahead to the weekend slat. The schedule begins with a huge Rams/49ers matchup on Thursday night, and into a Sunday slate that includes games with some huge ramifications, headlined by possibly the most-hyped game of the regular season: Bills/Lions. We preview all key games, through to Monday night's double header. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos: https://www.stnsports.com
A holiday weekend full of huge matchups. We start with Thanksgiving, with a fun slate capping off with a Green Bay/Miami matchup. We talk Black Friday, with Kansas City taking on Vegas. We then head through the weekend previewing more key matchups, including a Sunday night matchup between Buffalo and San Francisco. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
A big weekend ahead awaits in college as UNLV cracks the Top 25 and has a huge game vs. SJSU on Friday night. We have a heated debate on the CFB rankings before jumping into other key ranked matchups including Army vs. Notre Dame and Indiana vs. Ohio State. In the pros, we cover the key primetime and Sunday games capped with a Monday night Harbaugh showdown between the Chargers and the Ravens. We preview all the games from a betting standpoint, trends, and more. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos. http://stnsports.com/podcast/
We start with a focus on some key ranked matchups this week in College Football, headlined by 6 Tennessee vs. 11 Georgia. After that we're on to week 11 in the pros, previewing the key games starting with a Thursday night matchup between the Commanders and Eagles. We then move to key Sunday games, where we see the league's oldest rivalry in Green Bay/Chicago become much more interesting with their coaching departure this week. We also preview what is sure to be the game of the week, when Kansas City takes on Buffalo. And we cap things off with previewing - love it or hate it - Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson this Friday. The fight will be shown at all Station sports books, and is also available to bet on STN Sports.
We start with previewing big games on the college football slate this weekend including a clash between 2 Georgia vs. 16 Ole Miss, 11 Alabama vs. 14 LSU, and where UNLV football stands. We then jump into the pro schedule starting with Bengals vs. Ravens, key Sunday games, a Sunday night matchup between the seemingly unstoppable Lions vs. the Texans, and Monday night's Dolphins vs. Rams matchup. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
It's another big weekend of football ahead, led on the college side by a massive noon clash between Ohio State and Penn State. The pro slate kicks off with a potential season-defining game with the Jets on Thursday night. The guys run through key Sunday games and betting trends, capped by a great Monday night matchup between the Bucs and Chiefs. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
The betting public has rolled the last two weeks in Pro Football. Chuck and Jason quickly recap exactly where the books have been getting beat before we look ahead to Week 8 in Pro Football. We also discuss another huge slate in college football with UNLV taking on Boise State under the Friday night lights. Then, a Fall Classic preview with two big market teams squaring off: will the Yankees or Dodgers pull it out? Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos. https://www.stnsports.com/podcast/
The public had a legendary week of sports betting when it came to Pro Football this past weekend. Favorites and overs hit at an insane clip, and the public were cashing tickets left and right. Chuck and Jason recap things from their side of the sports book. We also get into another huge weekend of college football, thanks to conference realignment, before we jump into a betting preview for Week 7 in the NFL. Is the NFL North the best division in football? Was Davante Adams the right move for the Jets? Will Amare Cooper help bolster the Bills? We discuss it all. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
It's a wall-to-wall football weekend in the college and pros. We start by previewing the college slate, where conference realignment has started to bless us with incredible matchups, with marquee matchups like the Red River Rivalry and Ohio State vs. Oregon. And get your tea ready, because we have another pro football Sunday kicking off in London between the Bears and Jaguars, rolling into a full Sunday slate of huge matchups. We preview all the key games from the Red Rock sportsbook. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
We start with UNLV news, as (former) QB Matthew Sluka makes headlines. What is UNLV's next move? How will this impact their upcoming games? Plus, a HUGE Georgia at Alabama game headlines a big weekend in College Football. We then jump to Pro Football, where things have been extremely difficult to predict this early in the season. Underdogs are winning outright, favorites are falling, and Chuck and Jason try to make sense of all of it. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos. https://www.stnsports.com
Injuries, upsets, and underdogs have driven the first two weeks of the Pro Football slate. What does that mean for the Vegas sports books? Chuck and Jason discuss what they've seen from a sports betting perspective through two weeks, and previewing week 3 of the season. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos. https://www.stnsports.com/podcast/
Week 1 Pro Football is in the books. Who were the best teams coming out of Week 1? Which teams were a surprise? Which teams may have to hit the panic button? We take a brief look back as we look forward to key Week 2 matchups in Pro Football. For the Vegas sports book, we talk about what we're seeing from a betting perspective, storylines, and much more. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
It's finally here. Your full preview for Week 1 in Pro Football. From the Red Rock sports book in Vegas, Chuck and Jason cover all the key matchups starting with Thursday with the Chiefs and Ravens, all the way through Monday night with the Jets and 49ers. We talk about what we're seeing from an incoming betting standpoint, how lines have move so far, storylines, what to watch for, and more. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
Week one is here! From the Vegas sports book, we discuss the key week one games to watch on this first college football slate of the year, including ranked matchups, storylines, betting trends, and much more on this episode of Book Ends by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
We have REAL football this week! If you need to get caught up on college football storylines, betting trends, and more heading into the season, this episode is for you. We discuss it all from a Vegas bookmaker's point of view on this episode of Book Ends by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
The NFL preseason has kicked off, which typically has a slow build of storylines... but not now. From CeeDee Lamb and Dan drama with the Cowboys, to Justin Fields and Russell Wilson battling on the Steelers, to the future of the 49ers with Brandon Aiyuk, we discuss the storylines that are already surfacing as we head into the middle of August. We also discuss NFL preseason betting tips, MLB post-trade deadline, Olympics stories, and much more. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos. https://www.stnsports.com
Preseason storylines: which ones should we read into, and which should we ignore? We discuss some of the holdouts and controversies so far during NFL preseason. We then get into Olympics betting, storylines, and what to watch as the ceremonies begin this week. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
We're fresh off the heels of a surprisingly fun MLB All Star Game and weekend, as we discuss the action and the stars that shined as we head into the second half of the MLB season. And with NFL exactly 50 days away, we talk about impactful rookies and which will make the biggest splash heading into the season! Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
As we hit the midway point in July, there's still plenty to pay attention to in the sports world. We focus on baseball today where the Vegas sports books tell us that the bettors are winning big. We discuss All Star selections, and then get into some bold predictions for the 2nd half of the season. We also discuss Wimbledon, Euro 2024, Copa America, and much more on this episode of Book Ends powered by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
Although July is usually a slow month for sports, there's no shortage of action on and off the field as we head into the dog days of summer. We first talk, sadly, about the parting of Jonathan Marchessault and other free agency moves in the NHL and NBA. Who does the sports book believe deserve a huge bump in future betting? Plus: MLB check-in, exploding handle for Copa America and Euro 2024, Wimbledon and much more. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
With NBA and NHL in the books, we turn our attention to baseball! We discuss the best and worst teams in the game right now, the most exciting teams to watch, and who bettors are winning (and losing) on the most. If you haven't been paying attention to baseball so far this season, this is the perfect episode for you. Plus: soccer talk, Powerslap preview, and much more. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
With NBA and NHL in the books, we turn our attention to baseball! We discuss the best and worst teams in the game right now, the most exciting teams to watch, and who bettors are winning (and losing) on the most. If you haven't been paying attention to baseball so far this season, this is the perfect episode for you. Plus: soccer talk, Powerslap preview, and much more. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
We return the to Red Rock sports book with the Boston Celtics as the 2024 NBA Champions. The guys talk about how the surprising betting trends led to a series that people thought would be closer than it was. We then skate to Game 6 of the NHL Finals. The Oilers have brought the series back... can Connor McDavid seal the deal? Plus, baseball's latest, weekend bets, and much more. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos. https://www.stnsports.com
From Sunset Station's brand new STN Sports book in Henderson, we get into a huge sports slate ahead for Memorial Day Weekend! We start in the NBA, as two great series tip off between the Celtics and Pacers in the East, and the Timberwolves and the Mavericks in the West. We then preview the NHL Conference finals, with the Oilers and the Stars duking it out alongside the Panthers and Rangers. How is the public betting? Who are the Vegas bookmakers scared of? We discuss it all and more on this episode of Book Ends. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos. https://www.stnsports.com
From Sunset Station's brand new STN Sports Book in Henderson, it's a new era at what is now one of the best sports books in Vegas! After we discuss the features of the new book that guests have to see to believe, our sports book pros go deep on the latest in NBA playoffs, NHL playoffs, NFL schedule release, The Preakness, PGA Championship, and much more! Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos. https://www.stnsports.com
The playoffs continue to be must-see TV in both the NBA and the NHL. The guys break down each matchup and what they've seen so far from a betting perspective. They then get nostalgic at the VGK season comes to an end, before diving into hockey playoffs betting. We close with baseball as the guys talk about the hammering that the public has dealt the sports books so far this season, and what you can do to win money as the season progresses. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
Smack dab in the middle of a FULL weekend upcoming of sports betting, it's time for the fastest two minutes in sports! The STN Sports team in Vegas gives you a full preview of the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby, including favorites, long shots to look out for, betting tips, and more. We also quickly review the state of the NBA Playoffs, VGK hockey, NFL Draft fallout, and more. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
It's prime time for sports fans as the playoffs kick off in both hockey and basketball. Jason and Chuck preview the key series' to watch and which matchups might have surprising outcomes. But we can't forget the NFL draft, and the massive amount of prop bets that are available for Vegas locals as we head to next week. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
When one major sporting event ends, another is right around the corner. Coming off an incredible March Hoops tournament for both the men and women, it's on the Masters. Chuck and Jason talk about who they maybe DON'T want to win (from a public liability standpoint). Then we talk very early baseball storylines. Last, a quick preview of the rest of the weekend, including UFC 300, Powerslap, and Sumo. Yes, Sumo. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos. https://www.stnsports.com/
College Hoops comes down to this final weekend for the mens and women's and betting excitement is close to an all-time high, especially when you factor in the women's side of things. From Vegas, Chuck and Jason discuss betting trends for the men's and women's college basketball tournament, storylines, and much more. Will Iowa's women's run continue? Will we have a UConn and NC State in the finals for both the men's and women's tournaments? What is Vegas seeing from a betting perspective? We break it all down. Book Ends is a podcast powered by STN Sports by Station Casinos. https://www.stnsports.com/
The public absolutely cleaned up during weekend one of the March Hoops tournament. College basketball's greatest time of the year was exciting, and pretty chalky. Chuck and Jason discuss what they saw in the first weekend but more importantly look ahead to preview what's in store for weekend 2. Plus, pro baseball begins and much more. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos. https://www.stnsports.com/
This. Is. March. From Red Rock Sportsbook in Vegas, Chuck and Jason preview the March Hoops Tournament. From what they're seeing from a betting perspective, to storylines, to what the committee got right and wrong, and everything in between. Be sure to check out this episode before the first round games tip off. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
From Red Rock Resort's STN Sportsbook in Vegas, Chuck and Jason catch us up as we head into March with the peak of college basketball in full swing. Sleeper teams, surprises, Cinderellas, and so much more as we prepare for the big tournament in March.
We're days away from the biggest football matchup of the season. Chuck and Jason, from Red Rock Casino in Vegas, give us an inside look at everything they're seeing from a sports betting perspective. Who the public likes, the most popular props, surprising stats, and so much more is covered in this must-listen episode. Book Ends is presented by STN Sports by Station Casinos. stnsports.com
Vegas locals, the Big Game is here - so it's important to prepare early! Chuck and Jason give you a preview of the Kansas City Vs. San Francisco matchup, betting options including a prop featuring a certain pop star, and much more. But most importantly, they share with you how easy it is to bet the Big Game - if you plan ahead. It's never been easier to skip the stress of the actual day of the Big Game, February 11, by getting signed up for the new STN Sports App by Station Casinos. stnsports.com
From Santa Fe Station Sportbook, Chuck and Jason preview two of the biggest games of the season: it's Conference Championship Weekend! We talk about Baltimore vs. Kansas City and Detroit vs. San Francisco, in two heavyweight matchups. We discuss what we're seeing from our side of the betting counter heading into the games, trends, thoughts on how the games might play out, and much more. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos. https://www.stnsports.com/
We head into Wild Card Weekend in Pro Football, and there is NO shortage of action both on and off the field! First, fresh off a College Football National Championship with Michigan, Jim Harbaugh joins the coaching carousel discussion as multiple pro football coaches have been fired or stepped down this week. What will the coaching vacancies bring and what's the fallout for the league? As this happens, we gear up for the actual play on the field as the pro football playoffs begin this Saturday. From a betting perspective, we discuss the best matchups of the weekend and which teams should possibly be on upset alert. Book Ends is brought to you by the new STN Sports App by Station Casinos. Download today.
We start with College Football as Michigan and Washingon have both won their semifinal games and are moving on the championship on Monday. We preview the matchup from a betting perspective. After that, it's a huge Week 18 in the pros, with only 4 games over the weekend without playoff consequences. Lots of implications, with winners moving on and losers going home, all capped with a Sunday night showdown between Buffalo and Miami. We look at all the key games, what the public is betting, and more. This podcast is brought to you by the NEW STN Sports App. https://www.stnsports.com/
It's officially Bowl Season! We discuss the college football playoffs, UNLV, and a few upcoming bowls. We then preview Week 14 in Pro Football as a few marquee matchups have this weekend poised to be one of the most exciting weeks so far this season.
A huge weekend of football approaches as one of the most exciting times on the college football schedule is this weekend: Conference Championship Week. We talk about all the key games: Oregon at Washington, Oklahoma at Texas, Georgia at Alabama, and UNLV Football talk! We then jump into our pro football weekend preview with some big headline games including Seahawks at Cowboys, Bengals at Jaguars, Chiefs at Packers, and one of the most anticipated games of the year as the 49ers take on the Eagles. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos.
It's an early episode of Book Ends from Red Rock in Vegas as we preview a jam-packed Thanksgiving weekend of football! We start with key college matchups, highlighted by Ohio State at Michigan in what could be one of the best college football games of the year. And we had to preview UNLV, heading into a huge game against San Jose State. Heading into the pros, we preview all three games on the Thanksgiving slate, along with the first Black Friday game in history, followed by key games on Sunday. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos. https://stnsports.com/podcast
Here in our own backyard, F1 is finally here, and they guys start the show talking about the options available to bet the race. We then discuss some key ranked matchups in College Football: 16 Utah @ 19 Arizona, 1 Georgia @ 21 Tennessee, 5 Washington @ 10 Oregon State, and UNLV continues to roll! It's then into the pros, starting with an exciting divisional Thursday night game with the Bengals @ Ravens. We talk about Sunday's slate including a sneaky good Sunday night matchup in Vikings @ Broncos, and Monday night's marquee matchup of Eagles @ Chiefs. Book Ends is a podcast by STN Sports by Station Casinos. https://stnsports.com/podcast