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Head oddsmaker at Bovada Sportsbook Patrick Morrow joins longtime podcast host Seth Everett for a weekly podcast about the latest odds in sports gambling. They discuss the latest odds and info from the NFL as well as College Football, the NBA, MLB, NHL, and much more. The insight behind the odds and the recommendations that any player nee Check out Bovada Sportsbook at bovada.lv.

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    NCAA Final Four Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 34:45


    Patrick and Seth preview the Final Four with an updated look at Bovada's future positions, what the house is rooting for, and where the early money is. On the women's side, Patrick notes the closing gap between the lady and men's betting handle and continues to root for an Iowa/South Carolina final. After Arsenal held City to a draw in Manchester how does the Premier League race look with 9 games to go? Is there a new favorite at the top of the table? And with the Frozen Four also underway the fellas consider the curious venues selected for the regionals and the attraction of NCAA hockey to young Canadians.

    NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 36:00


    Patrick and Seth look back at the first weekend of March Madness to discuss what went right, and wrong and how bettors did over the opening 4 days. And with Kentucky exiting the tournament early what are the costs and benefits to a sportsbook to have an underdog win but to have a ratings-grabber like Kentucky exit? After one week of the women's tourney, Patrick breaks down the betting comparisons between the men's and women's game and why the house is very much rooting for an Iowa/South Carolina final. The fellas look ahead to the Sweet 16 games and discuss where the early money is, who are the biggest favorites, and where the underdogs might be howling.

    NCAA Tournament Preview (plus Selection Sunday Recap)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 29:22


    The bracket is set, and Syracuse is out (sorry Seth!) but another underperforming ACC team somehow snuck their way into the big dance. Despite the promotion of their own NET rankings to guide the selection process how did the NCAA once again get it wrong? And with the transfer portal already open what does the future of the NIT look like? The fellas break down all four regions including which #1 seed is the underdog in their region and which teams are getting that early Cinderella betting love. Patrick looks at the Women's NCAA tournament, what could end up being a dream final, and why the house will largely be cheering for chalk in the Women's version while rooting for chaos on the Men's side.

    Stanley Cup Odds, State of College Basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 33:30


    With March Madness just a month away Seth looks at the ratings so far on the season and whether a blueblood run can help bolster the NCAA's numbers. And is the transfer portal helping or hurting the NCAA's attractiveness with casual fans? Liverpool takes home the Carabao Cup with in dramatic fashion and Patrick starts plotting out how to get to Anfield one last time before Klopp leaves at the season's end. And with Patrick finally beginning to thaw out in Canada he and Seth look at the updated Stanley Cup odds, a 4-way race for the Hart Trophy, and a new wrinkle from Bovada – Worst Overall Record odds.

    NHL Stadium Series, NBA All-Star Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 31:23


    Patrick and Seth are still thawing out as Pat re-acclimatizes himself with Canadian winter. Seth embraced it fully in his attendance of the latest NHL Stadium Series game in New Jersey. The two look back at the NBA All-Star weekend after the game itself was widely panned and wonder what future versions of the event may look like. While the Slam Dunk and other Skills contests on Saturday are becoming less and less attractive the performance of Sabrina Ionescu vs Steph Curry did prompt the Bovada traders to post some unique markets as to what she'll do next, including whether or not any NBA team gives her any shot. With the NBA at All-Star break, Patrick breaks down the updated futures board. And with Man City dropping points Pat and Seth take a look at the Premier League table and where City, Liverpool, and Arsenal's odds currently lie

    NCAA Conference Tournaments, NHL Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 26:10


    It's conference tourney week in college hoops as the blue bloods look to shore up their bonafides and the Cinderellas-in-waiting are already in must-win mode if they hope to be dancing this time next week. Liverpool and Man City play to an exhilarating 1-1 draw that has Patrick thinking about points left on the table and Seth gleefully cheering on a new leader at the top of the table. What will it take to separate a three-horse race as the Premier League enters its final 10-game stretch of the season? Seth finds a new thing that he hates about the Rangers and the fellas discuss the relevance of an enforcer-only player in today's NHL.

    Super Bowl 58 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 29:10


    Pat and Seth look back at another Super Bowl win for the Chiefs that once again left the bookies smarting as the public continues to wonder “How could you make Patrick Mahomes an underdog?” In a plodding game with no breakout stars, how high did the odds get for Jauan Jennings and Harrison Butker to win MVP? And looking ahead to next season who does Bovada have as the favorites to host the Lombardi Trophy? Seth discusses the ratings for the game, the Swift effect, the future of the league, and Mahomes' impact. With football behind us, the fellas peak at the current NHL standings, how their teams are holding up, and which surprises so far have the best case for keeping their current form.

    Caitlin Clark Impact, March Madness Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 28:45


    Caitlin Clark breaks the all-time NCAA scoring record and Patrick and Seth look at the rise of popularity in women's hoops. Patrick breaks down the betting numbers of the WNCAA and looks back to last year's final which did both massive TV and sportsbook numbers. The fellas look to the NFL Combine to discuss who was there, who wasn't, and how much can be made of an event like this when handicapping the draft itself. And what was all that talk about Xavier Worthy? Seth laments the scheduling nightmare Arsenal finds itself in with them still in contention for 3 major trophies as he and Pat's hypothetical travel plans are thrown into disarray.

    Super Bowl 58 Preview, Latest Lines

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 31:32


    Patrick and Seth take an updated look at the Super Bowl game lines to see where the line has settled in advance of Sunday's game. Seth wonders about the impact on locals of the game being played in Vegas (thoughts and prayers to those flying in private jets). After looking at the latest MVP odds for the game Patrick goes through some of the crazier and edgier prop bets that his team has cooked up Seth gloats about Arsenal beating Liverpool and Patrick calls for a purple jersey (kit?) purge. Patrick confesses that he's a serial accent appropriator. Patrick shares how Taylor Swift's conspiracy theories helped drive some of their prop creation. He and Seth put their tinfoil hats on to briefly discuss John Lennon, JFK, and Ronald Reagan.

    Former NFL MVP Marshall Faulk Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 37:16


    Former NFL MVP and Super Bowl champ Marshall Faulk joins the show to help preview the big game. The guys discuss the future of the Lions and the competitiveness of the NFC North going forward. And can Brock Purdy's supporting cast carry the 49ers offense against a recently rejuvenated Chiefs defense? Patrick and Seth break down the Super Bowl early lines and which direction the early bets are going. Looking at the MVP odds Patrick and Marshall identify an attractive 75/1 shot. And with the first 150+ Super Bowl props already on the board at Bovada Patrick breaks down one of the most popular bets, the national anthem.

    AFC/NFC Championship Games, Nick Saban Fallout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 31:51


    Conference championship weekend is now set with the Ravens hosting the Chiefs and the 49ers hosting the Lions. Can Lamar Jackson keep up his MVP form and send Baltimore to the Super Bowl? What will the 49ers offense look like with Deebo Samuel's health status in question? And where do the Bills go from here? Seth weighs in on Aaron Rodgers “alleged” hole-in-one and questions the timing of his social media release during a Packers playoff game. And with Nick Saban retiring and Kalen DeBoer en route to Tuscaloosa Patrick gives an updated look at the college football futures board for Alabama and Washington

    NFL Division Playoffs, Iowa Caucus Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 28:21


    With the Wildcard Weekend behind us Patrick and Seth look at the remaining teams vying for this year's Super Bowl and what went wrong with the teams that bowed out as early as they did. Are both Mike McCarthy and Nick Sirianni on the hot seat? Their seasons have been anything but dominant but once again we have the Chiefs and Bills meeting in the playoffs in what will be Patrick Mahomes' first career road game. Can the Bills get over the hump here and continue their season's turnaround? And will whoever's left standing be healthy enough for the Ravens? And in the NFC a pair of upsets have moved the 49ers right into the driver's seat. While Detroit, Tampa, and Green Bay are playing good football at the right time will it be enough to knock off the current Super Bowl favorites?

    Super Wild Card Weekend 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 31:20


    Patrick and Seth take a look at the upcoming Super Wild Card weekend with previews of each game. The Dolphins blew their AFC East lead and face the Chiefs at Arrowhead while the Bills, who a month ago were underdogs to even make the playoffs, get a limping Pittsburgh Steelers with TJ Watt expected to miss this weekend's game. Dallas finished the season by winning the NFC East and Mike McCarthy was rewarded with some uncertain comments about his future from Jerry Jones The fellas do an inventory of all the various streaming services they use for sports and recreational viewing. With weekday football all but over the guys begin to cast a wandering eye towards basketball. Seth kindly acknowledges recent FA Cup performances.

    CFP Championship Game: Washington vs Michigan, NFL Week 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 29:12


    Seth and Patrick usher in the new year with a recap of college football's semi-finals and a look at what's at stake in the last week of the NFL's regular season. With the Premier League at its halfway point can Liverpool continue to fend off City and Arsenal? And how do teams in multiple competitions balance fitness and tactics? Seth breaks down the NHL outdoor game in Seattle with eyes on attending his 3rd one of these games next January. The fellas preview the national championship game, Seth begrudgingly admits the CFP committee got it right and the guys wonder which team they'll be arguing shouldn't have been left out next year.

    Holiday Football, No More FIFA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 32:43


    The Cowboys and Eagles both stumble further opening up the path of the 49ers as both NFC and Super Bowl favorites. Patrick and Seth discuss both Dallas and Philadelphia's limitations but also how they're still very much in the Super Bowl mix. And does anyone want to play the Bills right now? Seth discusses the change in branding between FIFA and what's now ESPN FC while Patrick waxes poetic about the old Football Manager games. With bowl season upon us and the transfer portal open Seth peacocks the recent addition of Kyle McCord to the Orange and is way too excited about the Boca Raton Bowl. Does Syracuse want ‘Bama?

    Ohtani, Bowl Games, NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 31:03


    Patrick pulls himself together after the Ohtani rollercoaster leaves Toronto fans w/ Blue you-know-what. He and Seth discuss the rumor mill that both excited Dodgers and Jays fans but also had bettors already taking World Series shots on the Jays in anticipation of his signing. Given the circumvention of the luxury tax, will MLB reign this in, or do the financial blue bloods of the league have yet another weapon to distance themselves from the rest of the riffraff? In the NFL the Week 14 games saw very little separation at the top of the standings and left the playoff race even further muddied. Can Dallas' talent overcome coaching? And can the Bills use their Kansas City escape as a boost in advance of a must-win matchup vs the Cowboys?

    College Football Playoff Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 24:00


    The college football playoff committee has once again left someone feeling slighted and wishing playoff expansion was already here. Patrick and Seth discuss the idea of fairness vs quality of playoff games and wonder how long and much more expansion is needed before Syracuse starts feeling left out. Looking to the NFL Pat is grateful for a Packers bail out of the books on Sunday night and the fellas preview the Cowboys and Eagles and the Bills and Chiefs. The Cowboys are still fighting to make up ground in the NFC North and the Bills are now genuinely at risk of missing the postseason altogether.

    NCAA Football Conference Championships, Tennis Futures, NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 27:17


    The fellas shake off the turkey sweats and take a look back at college football's rivalry week and wonder, with re-alignment, if we'll ever get a weekend like that again. Looking ahead to the conference championship weekend what are the possible scenarios that will determine the four teams selected for the playoffs? The guys take a look at the NBA In-Season tournament and whether that's moving the needle for fans. Will various tiebreakers like the margin of victory continue to keep games competitive late? With the tennis season all but wrapped up Pat takes a look at 2024 Majors odds and how Djokovic, Alcaraz, and the rest stack up on each surface

    NBA In-Season Tournament, Michigan Suspensions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 20:31


    Somehow, the Broncos ended up besting the Bills on Monday night, and all of a sudden the Bills find themselves sitting at .500. Where have things gone wrong for a team that had preseason hopes of hoisting the Lombardi trophy? And did anyone else catch that Trevon Diggs tweet? The fellas look at the NBA In-Season Tournament and the differences between pricing that and the NBA Championship futures and how much variance can and will impact a single elimination tournament. And with the Michigan investigations threatening to upend the Wolverine's undefeated season, Seth wonders how much longer Jim Harbaugh will stay coaching the college ranks.

    Thanksgiving Means a LOT of Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 21:56


    It's Thanksgiving week and Patrick and Seth are talking turkey, the NFL and college football's big rivalry games. Ohio State is traveling to Ann Arbor in what is a de facto play-in game for the College Football Playoff (with apologies to Iowa). Washington looks to beef up their resume as they host the Cougars in the Apple Cup and Georgia and Alabama will be looking to simply escape this weekend unscathed ahead of their matchup in the SEC Championship game. In the NFL this is the best the Lions have looked heading into Thanksgiving in a long time and the Cowboys are no slouches themselves as double-digit favorites over the Commanders on Thursday afternoon. In the nightcap how will Geno Smith's injury from Sunday impact his ability to move the ball against a healthy 49ers team looking to get some breathing room in the NFC West?

    Return of College Basketball, More NFL in Germany

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 23:22


    College basketball is back and Patrick and Seth discuss the utility of so many games early in the season. Can the excitement of upset wins in November hold up against their meaning for teams hoping for one of the coveted 64 March Madness spots? After a fantastic weekend of games on both sides of the Atlantic, the fellas look ahead to Week 10. Coming off a bye can San Fran finally right the ship against the 6-2 Jaguars? And can Cleveland's defense prove that they're for real and slow down this Ravens offense? Patrick checks in on his Maple Leafs who are seemingly able to score at will but defensively couldn't stop a beach ball. Can Toronto give Bovada's Head Oddsmaker a decent show on Wednesday evening with him in attendance against the Ottawa Senators?

    Harden Traded, NFL Week 9 Matchups

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 26:34


    With the Chiefs falling to Denver, the Eagles barely escaping the Commanders and the 49ers losing yet again your fearless podcasting heroes are once again left scratching their heads and wondering which team can we confidently call the best in the NFL. The NBA is still shaking off the cobwebs but we already have a big early-season trade with James Harden heading from the Sixers to the Clippers. The Clippers have seen their title odds improve slightly and with the Harden headache removed Daryl Morey can resume weighing in on global conflicts. The Heritage Classic has come and gone and Patrick and Seth discuss the betting angles that come up with these unique outdoor events. And the fellas look ahead to the weekend's games with marquee matchups between the Dolphins/Chiefs and Cowboys/Eagles.

    NBA Returns, NFL Week 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 25:42


    It was another banner weekend for the sportsbook punctuated by stunning upsets of the Bills and 49ers. As the fellas look back on the first seven weeks of the season they discuss the league's surprises and where teams and players have over and underperformed so far. The NBA returns and with it comes squeaking floors, load management, and, this season, an in-season tournament. While Pat and Seth applaud Adam Silver for his creativity they're unsure how much this will move the needle. And with MLB looking ahead to the World Series what kind of ratings are in store and how will the games hold up against 50 Days of Football, the Frozen Frenzy, and the return of the hardcourt?

    MLB Playoffs, NFL Week 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 27:34


    The 49ers pushed one wide right, the Jets chased Jalen Hurts all over the field and Bovada had its best NFL Sunday of the season. With the Dolphins righting the ship against Carolina who will come out on top when they take on the Eagles Sunday night? Can the Bills shake off a mistake-filled game against the Giants and put another nail in Bill Belichick's coffin? The fellas also check in on the MLB playoffs and welcome the return of the premier league after the international break. Patrick clarifies the betting rules for abandoned soccer matches. Pat and Seth resolve not to pay Aaron Rodgers to be a guest.

    Welcome to Fall, NFL Week 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 25:15


    The colors on the leaves are changing, the Blue Jays have been eliminated and the Maple Leafs once again prepare to crush the hearts of their fans – Fall has arrived. Pat and Seth take a look back at the top games of the weekend as Oklahoma upset Texas, USC and Caleb Williams got taken to triple-overtime by Arizona and Notre Dame once again came up short in prime time. The fellas discuss the injury status of Joe Burrow and the risks taken by the Bengals organization, preview Kansas City-Denver and whether Sean Payton might be one-and-done in Denver, and wonder whether the Browns can keep it close hosting San Fran with a curiously low point spread.

    Dallas-San Francisco Preview, College Football, MLB Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 27:28


    In the NFL the Jets once again come up short but is there reason for optimism with the strides Zach Wilson made against the Chiefs? Will the Broncos' defense finally find their form this weekend or will Wilson be able to convert the many doubters? The Cowboys travel to Santa Clara to take on the 49ers in this week's marquee matchup. Can the Cowboys show that they're a serious contender in the NFC or will San Fran solidify their frontrunner status? In College, Texas takes on Oklahoma at the Texas State Fair in their last Big 12 matchup before departing for the SEC. With both teams having legitimate playoff aspirations who will come out on top and where's the money currently? Finally, the MLB playoffs are here and Patrick and Seth look back on the regular season and how the various rule changes played out after 162 games.

    Calling All Swifties

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 22:33


    Pierre Garcon joins the show this week to discuss how the NFL season is shaping up after two weeks and how he feels the Washington Commanders stack up against the rest of the NFC East. We also have him size up who he thinks is the best wide receiver in the league, what head coaches are making a difference early on and who he thinks is the best team right now. Patrick and Seth discuss the impasse the Jets find themselves at, what can they do to salvage the season and whether it's worth trying to integrate someone new under center. And with Arsenal back in the Champions League Seth laments the careful balancing act that comes up with juggling such a heavy schedule of meaningful contests. Patrick sadly cannot relate.

    Aaron Rodgers Fallout, NFL Week 1 Recap, Week 2 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 30:45


    The Aaron Rodgers era in New York is over as quickly as it started. It took only 4 plays for the former MVP to exit off-broadway and, despite the stunning upset win of the Bills, the Jets are for now looking at Zach Wilson as their QB1. How long will the Jets hand him the reigns and who are the leading contenders to jump in if Wilson stumbles? If the Jets are smarting how bad do the Bills have to feel? Josh Allen's gunslinging ways got the better of him and if Stefon Diggs was frustrated this offseason one can only imagine what's going through his mind after a chokejob like that. And with the Chiefs losing a tough opening game and a strong Jags team coming up next how vulnerable is Kansas City this year? Can the return of Chris Jones right the ship? And how effective will Travis Kelce be coming off of injury?

    Former WR Pierre Garcon joins, NFL Week 3, Champions League

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 35:38


    Pierre Garcon joins the show this week to discuss how the NFL season is shaping up after two weeks and how he feels the Washington Commanders stack up against the rest of the NFC East. We also have him size up who he thinks is the best wide receiver in the league, what head coaches are making a difference early on and who he thinks is the best team right now. Patrick and Seth discuss the impasse the Jets find themselves at, what can they do to salvage the season and whether it's worth trying to integrate someone new under center. And with Arsenal back in the Champions League Seth laments the careful balancing act that comes up with juggling such a heavy schedule of meaningful contests. Patrick sadly cannot relate.

    Super Bowl XXXII MVP Terrell Davis Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 36:53


    Terrell Davis joins the show this week to help Patrick and Seth preview the start of the NFL season and what the future (and Futures board) looks like for the Denver Broncos. Will a new head coach and a full offseason of preparation for Russell Wilson right the ship or will they once again be doomed to the cellar of the AFC West? And which running back does the former Hall of Famer think has the best chance to break 2,000 yards rushing this year? And in Flushing, we're more than halfway through a US Open that's been filled with marathon matches, a wide-open women's bracket, and Djokovic/Alcaraz once again lining up for yet another championship clash. Thank goodness we survived the summer. Football is back.

    Former NFL Running Back Fred Jackson Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 32:34


    Former NFL running back Fred Jackson joins the show this week to discuss the state of the running back in 2023, what it was like playing in front of the Bills Mafia, and how he thinks his former team shapes up this season. The US Open is underway and Seth shares some of the conversations he's had with players in attendance. Patrick continues to gripe about the Men's final being played on the same day as the NFL opening Sunday. And with the whole NCAA week 1 schedule shortly upon us, the fellas look at some of the more exciting matchups. Patrick reminds listeners about the house betting rules which may impact games that are blowouts.

    Baseball Updates, NFL Pre-Season, US Open Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 21:40


    The NFL Preseason is a couple weeks in and Patrick and Seth take a look at the players fighting for roster spots, the teams looking to take a step forward, and, of course, what the betting has looked like so far. After another championship classic, the fellas look back at Alcaraz vs Djokovic and examine what, if anything, separates these two ahead of the US Open. And with baseball looking towards September, the guys take a look at the standings, the storylines and sensations so far, and some curious front office micromanaging of their on-air talent. Seth shocks listeners with a surprise endorsement of the new-look MLB.

    James Harden Saga, Premier League Returns, NFL Pre-Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 23:26


    Football is life! Patrick and Seth celebrate the return of the English Premier League with both Arsenal and Liverpool picking up right where they left off last season. The fellas compare Messi's recent run and the rise of the MLS to what the Saudis are looking to do with signings like Neymar. The fellas take a look at the NFL Preseason action underway and note that while the gameplay isn't aesthetically pleasing that there are still more than a few angles for aspiring sharps to attack. Patrick returns from Vegas, gives his 2023 take on the city, and subsequently burns any future sponsorship possibilities with a Canadian airline

    Former Heavyweight Champ Shannon Briggs on Jake Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 36:26


    There are no punches pulled this week as Patrick and Seth welcome 2-time heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs to the show. With the Jake Paul and Nate Diaz fight upcoming the guys examine the state of boxing, whether the Pauls are more influencers than athletes, and what boxing needs to do to maintain relevancy in the years to come. Shannon shares the highs and lows of his career, the density of talents in Brownsville, Brooklyn, and his new film about his famous neighborhood. You're guaranteed to feel like a champ after this week's episode.

    The End of the Pac-12? Messi Impact, USWNT Fallout

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 22:46


    It's the 150th episode! With college realignment news what does this mean for the new super conferences and the teams left behind? Seth & Patrick break down the seismic shifts in college sports. The US Women bow out early in the Women's World Cup and Patrick and Seth discuss the balancing act of needing the Team USA for betting handle on the event but the liabilities that came with them. While the team's early exit might be positive for so-called parity what do ratings and betting look like with them now out? There are no rating concerns in Miami, however, as Leo Messi has taken the MLS by storm scoring seven goals in his first four games and rocketing Inter Miami into the favorite role for the Leagues Cup. How much more money has been bet on the MLS since his joining and how much money will Bovada be forced to pay out if they win the whole thing?

    NFL Running Backs vs Quarterbacks, The Basketball Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 26:46


    After some of the league's top running backs hosted a Zoom call to discuss the disrespect at their position Patrick and Seth take a look at the evolution of arguably the most punishing job in pro football. How many of them are worth the big deals they're looking for and how can teams accommodate them in a league focused more on passing and quarterbacks that are already mobile threats? The Basketball Tournament is underway and Seth shocks the world with his rooting interest. Patrick relies on Google to inform him as to what this is. The hosts show their solidarity with running backs and SAG-AFTRA and threaten to sit out training camp.

    Wimbledon React, Open (Golf) Championship Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 42:42


    Patrick returns from Costa Rica and discusses the time spent with his expanding team (including a few fans of the show) as well as the ins and outs of their legal system. He and Seth react to the Alacaraz/Djokovic final and whether that match's quality reinforced the need for Best 3 of 5's or whether it was just an exception. The fellas look ahead to the Open Championship and consider a surprising tournament favorite who just months prior was looking more bridesmaid than the bride. And with bad weather hitting both Canada and the US northeast the guys look at their favorite sports documentaries for those rainy (or smoky) days indoors.

    Shohei Ohtani Early MVP Winner, Free Agency Odds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 32:28


    It's the All-Star break and Patrick and Seth take a look at everyone's favorite (or least hated) star-studded exhibition game. Patrick breaks down the Home Run Derby action and how the betting has grown on the event over the years. Shohei Ohtani continues to leave us speechless but the Los Angeles Angels have started to fade begging the question as to whether they'll be sellers at the trade deadline. If Ohtani leaves what's his most likely landing spot? And despite risk of injury or trade, did Bovada actually settle Ohtani early as the AL MVP winner? And as Wimbledon draws towards its conclusion Pat and Seth look at the tournament gameplay so far and the potential awkwardness for the All England Club if a Russian or Belarussian ultimately wins the major.

    NBA/NHL Free Agency, Yogi Berra, Billions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 25:16


    Patrick takes some time from his Costa Rican getaway to join Seth to discuss where we're at after a busy NBA and NHL free-agency period. Where will Dame Lillard end up landing and will Miami Heat backers be caught holding the bag? Patrick laments the state of the Leafs after another post-season disappointment but with the Bruins losing many key members has the East finally begun to open up? What kind of impact will Taylor Hall and Connor Bedard make on the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks? The fellas discuss their favorite Yogi Berra quotes and how his witticisms (and a certain cartoon bear) have often overshadowed his hall of fame talents on the field

    NBA Draft Controversy, Saudi PIF Interests in Tennis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 27:21


    Patrick and Seth catch their breath in what's usually a quieter time of the year to look at the sports of summer. How do bookmakers keep up with the in-game odds when the Angels scored 24 runs in a game? And for low-data events like the London MLB series, how is the over/under handicapped? In the aftermath of the NBA Draft the fellas discuss the controversy surrounding Shams Charania and the 2nd overall pick. In the light of suspensions of NFL players for betting on sports, what are the leagues (and their partners) getting right and wrong? And while the Saudi Public Investment Fund isn't completely over the finish line with the PGA they're continuing to look elsewhere and flex their financial muscle. Which team (or league) will they next look to add to their trophy case?

    "The Junkyard Dog" Jerome Williams Talks NBA, College Hoops

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 45:07


    "The Junkyard Dog" Jerome Williams joins the show and he and Pat discuss their favorite Toronto Raptors memories including an iconic Williams dunk over an NBA hall of famer. Seth discusses Georgetown, and Syracuse and how the NIL is continuing to disrupt the college basketball landscape. And with Bradley Beal traded to the Suns the fellas take a look at the updated futures board and debate the merits of chemistry and cohesion vs so-called Super Teams. Pat and Seth round up the US Open where Rory was once again a bridesmaid, Wyndham Clark made the big shots when it counted, and a major golf event where you could literally hear a pin drop.

    PGA-LIV, US Open (Golf) Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 27:37


    The fellas react to the PGA-LIV merger announcement and what this means for the future of pro golf. How does the PGA reconcile its past comments with the reality of this new deal? How do the “loyal” PGA players feel after the heads of the tour ultimately decided there was a price that'd be worth it? Pat and Seth look further into the concept of sportswashing touching on World Cups, Olympic games and the current state of pro sports ownership around the world. Can we finally stop looking to large corporations and non-profits (that create a good deal of profits for their partners) as moral arbiters? And just in case you were interested in betting content, Patrick breaks down the US Open including whose favored and where the midweek money is coming in.

    NBA Finals, Ted Lasso Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 30:25


    The Heat have tied up the NBA Finals at one game a piece with the series heading back to Miami. What are the updated series odds at Bovada and how much is Patrick sweating a Heat win now? The fellas discuss which player is the face of the league in 2023. In the French Open, we're down to the quarter-finals and while Iga Swiatek's path is wide open on the Women's side Novak Djokovic will once again need to overcome an incredibly talented Spaniard on the clay surface if he can keep his hopes of a Grand Slam alive. Pat surprises Seth with some superhero knowledge and the two wax poetic about the Ted Lasso series finale and how well it holds up vs other all-time TV greats.

    2023 NBA Finals/Stanley Cup Finals Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 26:35


    Bruised but ultimately not beaten the Miami Heat survived a potentially historic Celtics comeback to claim their spot in the NBA Finals where once again they will be underdogs. Can the Nuggets knock them off to claim their first franchise title or will Playoff Jimmy burn the oddsmakers one last time? And not to be outdone in their own backyard the Florida Panthers prepare to lace up against the Vegas Knights with both franchises looking for their first Stanley Cup win. Vegas might be the ever-so-slight favorites but after knocking off the Bruins, the Leafs (sigh), and Canes this Panthers team definitely does not feel like an underdog.

    PGA vs LIV, Conference Final Blowouts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 25:20


    Patrick returns from his overseas excursion and he and Seth take a look back at the PGA Championship weekend as both Brooks Koepka and the LIV Tour claim a massive win. In the NBA it's becoming harder and harder to figure out who or what is going to stop Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. How bad is this result for the Bovada's futures board? Can the Denver Nuggets bail out the bookies fresh off of their sweep of the Lakers? And while the NHL may not have big market teams remaining in the quest for Lord Stanley's Cup there's been no complaint about the quality of the games. Can Florida continue their improbable run? And where does Bobrovsky's playoff performance rank vs the all-time greats?

    WNBA All-Star Ivory Latta, NBA/NHL Conference Finals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 45:03


    The podcast goes global as Patrick joins us from Ireland, where he continually tells everyone he is on a "work" trip. 2x WNBA All-Star Ivory Latta joined the show (not from Ireland). She had an open discussion about the state of women's basketball as the WNBA season is about to tip off. She discussed the NCAA Women's National Championship Game which saw 10 million viewers. She also expressed her excitement that Britney Griner is returning to play WNBA basketball this year, and told extraordinary tales about her 6 seasons playing overseas. Patrick and Seth wrap up the podcast talking about the latest odds for the conference finals in both the NBA and NHL. They also break down the AL East in Major League Baseball.

    Stanley Cup, NBA Playoffs, Premier League

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 25:34


    The second round of the NHL Playoffs is underway and Patrick and Seth do their best to mentally recover from the early poor start of the Leafs and Devils. Can Toronto battle back from being cup favorites to the longest shot left on the board? And in the West, the Oilers have come out firing to take both the series and the overall Stanley Cup odds by force. Can McDavid and Draisatl bring Lord Stanley back to Edmonton for the first time since Gretzky and Kurri? In the NBA the West is as wide open as it gets with the fashionably late Lakers and Warriors rounding into form at the right time and the Suns and Nuggets continuing their consistent yearlong play. And in the East can Jimmy Butler and Coach Spoelstra's Heat keep shocking the oddsmakers? Is it Boston's conference to lose? Pat and Seth take a look at the last few weeks of the Premier League regular season to check on Arsenal's title odds, Liverpool's top-4 odds, and who's staring down the barrel of relegation

    NHL/NBA Round 2, Kentucky Derby

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 37:07


    With the Leafs and Devils both safely through the first round Patrick and Seth give an unbiased look at round two and beyond. And with Boston dropping a shocker against the Panthers who's the new Stanley Cup favorite? And while Seth may grumble at blowouts in close-outs the boys give their due to a compelling opening round of the NBA playoffs. With Milwaukee stunned who's now got the inside track in the East? And in the West what kind of ratings and betting records with the Warriors/Lakers produce? And it wouldn't be May without the Kentucky Derby. Patrick goes through the favorites and where the early action is.

    2023 NFL Draft, Aaron Rodgers Traded

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 27:12


    It's NFL Draft week and Patrick and Seth do their best to navigate the previous workouts, the current whispers, and all the other intrigue leading into Thursday night. Will it be Bryce Young, CJ Stroud, or Will Levis as the 1st QB selected? The Packers and Jets blew up the futures board with a megadeal sending Aaron Rodgers to New York in return for picks as the former Packers QB finally gets his wish to Lambeau Leap out of Green Bay. Can the Jets make a play for the AFC East divisional crown? And what will a rebuilding Packers team look like? After the first week of the NHL Playoffs, the fellas recap the highs and the lows (including their heart rates) of overtime thrillers, third-period comebacks, and how the playoff picture now looks.

    2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 27:08


    Patrick and Seth take a look back at an exciting opening weekend of the NBA playoffs including some early post-season surprises. Can the Kings deny the doubters and keep up their winning ways against the Warriors? And how many of these early injuries will turn out to be series-defining? The NHL playoffs are also underway and the fellas do their best to park any partisanship as they preview the Leafs, Devils, and the other 14 teams vying for Lord Stanley's Cup. Despite Boston's historically good season, Pat makes a case for all 16 teams winning it all. Patrick and Seth share different sports streaming service gripes (but are willing to retract if any of them wish to buy ad space).

    NBA Playoffs Preview with Vernon Maxwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 51:53


    With the regular season complete and the play-in games about to tip former NBA champ Vernon Maxwell joins the show to help preview the NBA playoffs. Which teams are legit contenders and who will be bowing out immediately? Are the Lakers getting hot at the right time? Can the Kings continue their Cinderella run? Patrick and Seth look back at the Masters and discuss the dominance of Jon Rahm and the performance of the LIV golfers that had both the PGA and Bovada sweating on Sunday. And while Tiger Woods is always a liability for books the fellas wonder how much he has left in the tank. Seth looks ahead to the NHL playoffs and wonders if he'll have to return to a building he swore never to return to.

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