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Dave Sharapan is The Book. Matt Perrault is The Bostonian. Together, they make up one of the most unique sports gambling shows on the internet. Props.com presents this daily dive into lines, stories, picks, and more. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode!

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    The Bostonian Vs. The Book podcast is an absolute delight to listen to. As a sports fan, I eagerly await my daily commute home just so I can tune in and hear Dave and Matt's perspectives on all things sports from a better and bookmaker's point of view. These two have incredible chemistry and their discussions are always engaging and insightful.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the unique perspective it offers. It's not often that you get to hear about sports from the viewpoint of someone who knows the ins and outs of betting and bookmaking. Dave brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, while Matt adds his own expertise and insights from his time on the Daily Juice podcast. Together, they provide valuable analysis on games, teams, and players that you won't find anywhere else.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its entertainment value. Dave and Matt are not only informative but also entertaining hosts. They have a great sense of humor and their banter keeps the show light-hearted and enjoyable throughout. Whether they're discussing game predictions or sharing personal anecdotes, their energy and enthusiasm shine through in every episode.

    While it's hard to find any negative aspects about The Bostonian Vs. The Book podcast, one slight drawback could be its focus solely on sports betting. While this may not be a problem for avid bettors or fans looking for an alternative perspective, those who are more interested in pure sports analysis might feel that some episodes lack a broader discussion on the games themselves or other related topics.

    In conclusion, if you're a sports fan looking for fresh insights into the world of betting and bookmaking, The Bostonian Vs. The Book podcast is a must-listen. Dave S. and Matt deliver highly informative content with a fun twist, making each episode an enjoyable experience. Their chemistry is undeniable, their knowledge is unmatched, and their passion for what they do shines through in every word spoken. Give this duo a follow and subscribe, you won't be disappointed!



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    Team USA begins the World Cup. DBro joins 6.12.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 85:17


    Team USA starts the World Cup tonight and Matt has his pick for who hoists the Cup. Then Dbro joins to talk NFL football and Matt makes picks for tonight 

    Biggest collapse in NBA Finals history 6.11.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 90:41


    The Knicks came back from a 29-point deficit in Gm 4 last night. Coach JY joins to recap the historic night but first, the debut of the Pitch Report with Neuby. 

    World Cup Preview and GM 4 of the NBA finals w Adam Bjorn 6.10.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 78:45


    The World Cup starts tomorrow in North America and Matt has your betting preview plus Adam Bjorn joins to help look behind the counter for the World Cup and the NBA Finals 

    Spurs fight back. Win Game 3 in NYC 6.9.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 89:25


    The Spurs showed a lot of fight in Game 3 and got back into the series with the Knicks. Then, Game 4 is tonight in Vegas for the Stanley Cup plus the latest in the Texas Tech QB gambling story 

    Gm 3 of the NBA Finals Preview with Raheem Palmer 6.8.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 94:04


    The Knicks are up 2-0 on the Spurs and Matt is back after a huge sports weekend to preview Gm 3 tonight. Raheem Palmer of The Ringer stops by to talk about his picks for the game tonight. Then, a judge in Texas has cleared QB Brendan Sorsby to play this season. Matt has a lot to say about it. 

    Vegas blows shot at 2-0 lead. Gm 2 of the NBA Finals 6.5.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 76:33


    The VGK lead 2-0 heading into the 3rd period last night but last 4-3 in OT. Matt breaks down what happens and the previews Gm 2 of the NBA Finals tonight 

    Knicks Stun the Spurs in GM 1. Cup Final Gm 2 preview 6.4.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 76:28


    The Knicks came back from a 14-point second deficit to win GM 1 of the NBA finals last night. Matt is ready to say the Knicks will win it all. GM 2 of the Cup Final is tonight as well 

    Gm 1 of the NBA Finals and Adam Bjorn joins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 78:08


    Huge game 1 tonight in San Antonio. Matt has it all broken down and then Adam Bjorn joins to preview the NBA Finals, Recap GM 1 of the Stanley Cup and preview the Belmont. 

    GM 1 of the Stanley Cup Final and Fitzy joins 6.2.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 92:34


    The Carolina Hurricanes are being talked about like Vegas isn't going to be much of an issue for them. True? We find out starting tonight. Fitzy joins to talk AJ Brown and makes an announcement about the Fall. 

    The NBA Finals, Garrett Traded, and the NL Cy Young Race 6.1.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 85:33


    Massive Monday. The Knicks will face the Spurs in the NBA Finals. The Browns traded the best defensive player in football. The Brewers have a new ace and betting age should be 21 everywhere. That and more today on PTO. 

    MLB work stoppage coming? Vegas Cup Preview 5.29.26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 81:30


    The MLBPA and MLB owners are already fighting over the 2027 collective bargaining agreement. Are we playing in 2027? Then SinBin.Vegas joins to talk Cup for the Golden Knights 

    Adam Bjorn and Kenny Mayne join the show today 5.27.26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 90:56


    Small market baseball teams are dominating right before the Labor Fight really heats up. Matt has thoughts on it before he welcomes Adam Bjorn of BetCris and Kenny Mayne to talk about his new line of greeting cards 

    VGK is the best expansion ever. Back in the Cup Finals 5.27.26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 83:04


    The Vegas Golden Knights have made their 3rd Cup finals in 9 seasons. Matt thinks that is the best expansion record ever. Then, we recap the Thunder winning game 5 and previewing MTL/Car Game 4 

    Knicks are back in the Finals for first time since 1999 5.26.26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 89:21


    The Knicks won the East over the weekend and Matt talks to Coach James Young about the big news. Then Tom Carroll of VegasFootballProxy.com joins to make a big announcement. 

    GM 3 WCF OKC vs SA and GM 2 of WCF VGK vs Avs 5.22.26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 82:09


    Thunder even up the series at 1. Adam Bjorn joins 5.21.26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 75:11


    The Thunder took care of Game 2 over the Spurs to even up their series at 1 game each. Adam Bjorn joins to talk about the handle for the playoffs 

    Knicks with a historic comeback in Gm 1 5.20.26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 68:40


    A 44-11 run for the Knicks in Gm 1 was incredible. Matt is back to recap it all and to look ahead to Gm 2 of the Spurs/Thunder. Plus, College Football fighting over size of the playoffs. 

    Wemby goes off in historic fashion. Spurs win Gm 1 5.19.26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 71:20


    How about a 40-20 game in the Western Conference Finals? Wemby just did. Matt has big thoughts and Raheem Palmer from The Ringer joins to talk about it as well. 

    NBA Final 4 is set + Buff/MTL Gm 7 5.18.26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 75:48


    The Cavs blew out the Pistons and thus, we have the final 4 in the NBA. Gm 1 between the Spurs and Thunder is tonight and Gm 7 between Buffalo and MTL as well. 

    Can the Pistons stay alive vs the Cavs tonight? 5.15.26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 74:20


    Game 6 in Cleveland tonight as the Pistons try to stay alive. Then Emerson Lotzia joins to talk about his fundraiser and Matt breaks down 4 NFL schedules that are making news 

    NFL Schedule: What we know and Adam Bjorn joins 5.14.26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 82:19


    Happy NFL Schedule Release Day. Matt has all the latest news about the schedule including Thanksgiving and Christmas games. Then Adam Bjorn joins to preview PGA and Preakness this weekend. 

    NFL announces 9 International Gms this yr 5.13.26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 71:31


    The NFL has announced a record 9 games that will be played overseas this season. Matt isn't in love with it. Then a recap of the NBA and NHL games from last night and a bets on games tonight 

    PGA Championship Preview and Lebron's future 5.12.26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 82:14


    The PGA Championship starts in PA on Thursday and Ryan Ballengee of the Golfnewsnet.com joins the show to preview it. Then Lebron's future and picks for tonight's games 

    Wemby will not be suspended for elbow 5.11.26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 75:29


    Breaking News during the show - Wemby will play game 5 for the Spurs. Matt is back to recap the entire sports weekend and make plays for tonight's action. 

    Will Embiid Play? Marc Malusis of WFAN joins 5.8.26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 80:52


    Game 3 tonight between the Knicks and the Sixers and everyone is wondering about Embiid's status. Marc Malusis of WFAN and SNY joins to talk Knicks basketball. Plus, a look at the games tonight and the NCAA Tournament expanding 

    Spurs Blowout, Adam Bjorn and Michael Duarte Join The Show 5.7.26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 86:41


    The Spurs killed the Twolves last night and Matt is back to recap it. Then Adam Bjorn of BetCris Arizona joins from somewhere on the globe and Michael Duarte of The California Post joins from OKC ahead of Gm 2 tonight vs. the Thunder. 

    Can anyone stop OKC? 5.6.26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 67:58


    The Thunder have played the Lakers 5 times this year and are 5-0 ATS. Is that series over? Plus, a look at the action tonight in baseball with a 17-0 ML trend and college football is thinking about killing the conference title games. 

    Another Double-Digit Favorite loses outright in the NBA Playoffs 5.5.26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 72:45


    The Spurs were supposed to walk all over the Twolves. Someone forget to tell that to Minnesota. Matt is back to recap the big win last night for MN and preview the games tonight including Pistons v Cavs. 

    Matt's Back! Celtics and Magic Choke 3-1 leads 5.4.26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 83:02


    Matt is back from vacation to recap everything that happened while he was off. Also, a new sponsor segment plus a look at the NBA odds after Boston blew a 3-1 lead to Philly. 

    Kentucky Derby Preview w Adam Bjorn 4.27.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 71:29


    Matt is back after a big weekend of sports to recap it all and then before he goes on vacation, Adam Bjorn joins to preview the Kentucky Derby 

    NFL Draft 1st Round and Todd Fuhrman Joins 4.24.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 81:14


    The biggest winners and losers of the 1st Round of the NFL Draft starts the show and then Todd Fuhrman of CBS Sports joins to talk about the NHL playoff games tonight and this weekend. 

    NFL Draft is boring this yr and Adam Bjorn Joins 4.23.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 73:49


    The 1st Round of the NFL draft is tonight in Pittsburgh and Matt Perrault thinks it's boring. Plus, Adam Bjorn joins to talk about the betting handle on the draft tonight and the playoff schedule 

    3 NBA Upsets shock the betting world 4.22.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 78:14


    After Matt thought the NBA playoffs were boring, 2 double-digit dogs won outright on Tuesday. Matt is back to review the games and preview tonight's action. 

    Quality of the NBA vs NHL Playoffs and Coach JY joins 4.21.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 82:33


    The NHL playoffs have been awesome but the NBA has something to say as well. Matt takes a look at the difference between the two. Then Coach James Young joins to breakdown the NBA. 

    NHL and NBA Playoffs were awesome over the wkend 4.20.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 69:54


    On this Patriots Day, Matt Perrault has you covered for everything that happened this weekend 

    NFL Draft Talk and Sports Media Controversies for 4.17.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 79:09


    Big Friday show for Matt and the Brigade. First, DBro for FantasyPros/BettingPros stops by the preview next week's NFL Draft, then Matt looks at the NHL playoffs. Demetri Ravanos of Awful Announcing joins the show to talk about the Russini/Vrabel controversy and then Matt jumps down the Rabbet Hole about tonight's Play-In Games. 

    Steph Curry goes off, Adam Bjorn and Emerson join 4.16.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 68:05


    Big night in the NBA as the Warriors knocked out the Clippers. Adam Bjorn of BetCris joins as does Emerson Lotizia live from the golf course 

    NBA Play-In Tourney Continues and Coach James Young joins 4.15.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 71:22


    Charlotte and Portland both won their games in the Play-In last night. 2 more games tonight. Matt welcomes the host of The Coach's Edge with JY, Coach James Young to talk about the NBA today. 

    NBA Play-In Tournament begins tonight 4.14.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 75:28


    The NBA Play-In Tournament starts tonight but Matt also looks at the Stanley Cup playoff odds and who might be worth a bet 

    Rory Wins The Masters and Does 2026 Suck? 4.14.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 77:15


    Rory took down his second green jacket and Matt has that moment as part of his 5 favorite things from the weekend. Then Matt asked if the year 2026 sucks? Nostalgia is dominating again. 

    RD 2 of The Masters and MLB teams in trouble early 4.10.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 80:53


    It's the second round of The Masters and Matt has some stats you need to know about who will win the green jacket. Plus, the NBA Playoffs are nearly set and Matt looks at MLB teams that are already in trouble. 

    Masters RD 1 and NBA Eastern Conference playoffs 4.9.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 72:57


    The Masters has begun and Matt has a lot to say about the field and Rory McIlroy's attempt to go B2B. Then Matt will look at the Eastern Conference playoff picture in the NBA 

    Masters Preview with Adam Bjorn and NBA playoff markets 4.8.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 77:45


    Matt is back to continue the talk about the Atlantic article on sports betting and then Adam Bjorn joins to preview the betting on The Masters. Plus, a look at the NBA Western Conference betting markets. 

    Michigan wins it all and Masters Preview 4.7.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 78:36


    Michigan won their first national title since 1989 last night. Matt is back to recap it and then Pat Fitzmaurince from BettingPros joins to talk about The Masters. Matt jumps down the Rabbet Hole to tell what you need to know before you bet The Masters 

    National Title Game Preview UConn vs Michigan 4.6.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 76:40


    It's the national title tonight between UConn and Michigan. Matt has you covered with all the betting angles and Jim Root from Basket Under Review joins as well. 

    No. 1 Prospect in baseball called up, Final 4 betting 4.3.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 77:19


    It's the day before Matt's birthday and Matt has a ton of things to talk about. The Pirates are calling up the No. 1 prospect in baseball today. The Final 4 is tomorrow and Matt has a lot to say about birthdays. 

    Cousins is a Raider, Adam Bjorn and Jesse Merrick joins 4.2.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 76:59


    Full show on Tuesday as Matt talks about the news that Kirk Cousins is the new Raiders QB. Jesse Merrick of The Silver and Black Sports Network joins to talk about it. First, Adam Bjorn joins to talk about the betting on the Final 4. 

    Debut of PTO and Coach Greg McDermott joins 3.30.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 101:50


    Matt debuts the new show name and then recaps the weekend. HC of Creighton basketball Greg McDermott is the first ever guest of the new show 

    Final Roll Call Friday and the end of the BvB name 3.27.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 105:01


    It's been an amazing ride but come Monday, this show will now be known at Pushing The Odds with Matt Perrault. 

    MLB Opening Day and Sweet 16 Picks 3.26.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 74:35


    Big show! Happy Opening Day! Matt has future bets for the MLB season plus plays on tonight's 4 Sweet 16 games 

    NBA Expansion to Vegas, Sweet 16 betting trends 3.24.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 76:21


    NBA is expected to award Vegas and Seattle teams today. Matt then jumps down the Rabbet Hole for your Sweet 16 betting trends and then Daniel from Regen joins the show 

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