Buckle up. You're in the Fast Lane with Anthony Stalter, former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Brad Thompson, and former St. Louis Blues defenseman Jamie Rivers. The three-headed monster of sports.

Chris Kerber discusses Opening Day, Dalibor Dvorsky getting a huge opportunity vs. the Sharks, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- Biggest Question of the Day- Sports Six-Pack Part I- Sports Six Pack Part II- What We Learned & 3 Stars of the DaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- The Gauntlet- What's Trending- Sweet 16 Roundtable Questions- Bet the Board & Major change made to NFL Kickoff game See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- Is this Cardinals starting rotation sustainable? & Beat the Streak- Illinois vs. Houston: Sweet 16 Preview- Chris Kerber - Voice of the Blues- Will tonight be a test for Dalibor Dvorsky?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- How did the Cardinals get here?- What do you make of the Cardinals Opening Day lineup?- 2026 MLB Season Predictions: The American League- 2026 MLB Season Predictions: The National LeagueSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Spread Zone, Scott Rizzuto, Tim McKernan, Anthony Stalter, and Jackson break down the Sweet 16 slate from top to bottom, starting with the chaos of March Madness and the near-impossible odds of a perfect bracket before diving into game-by-game betting strategy for both Thursday and Friday matchups. The crew analyzes key games like Texas vs. Purdue, Iowa vs. Nebraska, Arkansas vs. Arizona, and Illinois vs. Houston, highlighting value on spreads, totals, and moneylines while debating where favorites may be vulnerable and where underdogs can hang or pull off upsets. They continue with Friday's slate, including St. John's vs. Duke, Alabama vs. Michigan, UConn vs. Michigan State, and Tennessee vs. Iowa State, mixing in insights on coaching trends, team matchups, and tournament pressure situations.The Spread Zone is presented by FanDuel Sportsbook!LEGAL DISCLAIMERWe provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Vitale discusses the top line of the Blues, offensive depth, goaltending, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Montgomery talks about how well the team is playing, the team camaraderie post Olympic break, and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Logan Mailloux talks about how he has dealt with the early struggles in his first year in St. Louis, team success after the Olympics, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad Thompson discusses the decision making surrounding the Opening Day roster for the Cardinals, what a successful season looks like for the pitching staff, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- Biggest Question of the Day- Bet the Board- Joe Vitale - Color Analyst for the Blues- What We Learned & 3 Stars of the DaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- The Gauntlet- What do the position players need to accomplish this MLB season? - Jim Montgomery - Head Coach of the Blues- What does the coaching staff and front office need to accomplish this MLB season?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- Brad Thompson - Former Cardinals Pitcher & Color Analyst for the Cardinals- Sports Six Pack Part I- Sports Six-Pack Part II- Logan Mailloux - Blues DefensemanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- Blues with an impressive win over the Capitals- What does the pitching staff need to accomplish this MLB season?- The youth continues to drive the Blues- What's TrendingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- Biggest Question of the Day- Sports Six Pack Part II- Sports Six-Pack Part I- 3 Stars of the DaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- The Gauntlet- Bet the Board- Does the Syracuse women's basketball coach have a point?- The 2026 March Madness Pain IndexSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- What are the projections overlooking when it comes to the 2026 Cardinals?- Fill in the blank- Will the Blues still look to trade Robert Thomas this summer?- The Cardinals said they were going to do it, but did we believe them?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- Thoughts on the Opening Day roster- Death of the Cinderella- Remembering Bobby Plager- What's TrendingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremy Rutherford talks about Logan Mailloux's recent play, the potential of Jordan Binnington playing his final games in St. Louis, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stefan Caray talks about his broadcasting career, his family ties, his new role with the Cardinals, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- Biggest Question of the Day- Should the Blues keep both goaltenders?- Bet the Board- What We Learned & 3 Stars of the DaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- The Gauntlet- Are the wheels falling off the Canadian teams? Part II- Jeremy Rutherford - Blues insider with The Athletic- Did Doug Armstrong get it right with Logan Mailloux?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- Stefan Caray - TV Play-by-Play Announcer for the Cardinals- March Madness Roundtable- Sports Six-Pack Part I- Sports Six Pack Part IISee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- Do Mizzou fans want Dennis Gates fired?- Should the Blues keep their top line together for next year?- What's Trending- Are the wheels falling off the Canadian teams? Part ISee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Daniel Isom talks about his local ties to St. Louis, winning with the Birmingham Stallions, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ricky Proehl joins the show to talk all things coaching, the 2026 Battlehawks season, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- Biggest Question of the Day- Sports Six-Pack Part I- Sports Six Pack Part II- What We Learned & 3 Stars of the DaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- The Gauntlet- Ricky Proehl - Newest Head Coach of the Battlehawks- Daniel Isom - Defensive Back for the Battlehawks- What's TrendingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- Mizzou vs. Miami: Round of 64 Preview - Bet the Board- Jim Montgomery - Head Coach of the Blues- The Baltimore Ravens saga continuesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- SLU thrives and advances past Georgia- Illinois beats down on Penn to advance - Do the Mid-Major teams deserve more credit?- Does the Cardinals rotation order come as a surprise?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Montgomery talks about the NCAA Tournament, the road trip for the Blues, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Kerber discusses the leadership within the Blues locker room, the success of the first line, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- Sports Six-Pack Part I- Sports Six Pack Part II- Bet the Board- What We Learned & 3 Stars of the DaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- The Gauntlet- What's Trending- Chris Kerber - Voice of the Blues- Biggest Question of the DaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- What is your favorite March Madness moment?- Is Major League Baseball getting ahead of themselves?- Hot Take or Hot Garbage- SLU vs. Georgia: Round of 64 PreviewSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- March Madness Bracket Inspection- Are the Blues running out of magic this March? - Which Cardinals starter can crack the next Aces Project?- Illinois vs. Penn: Round of 64 PreviewSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Spread Zone, Scott Rizzuto and Jackson Burkett break down the start of March Madness with picks and betting angles from the First Four through the Round of 64, including Prairie View A&M as a short underdog, a look at the Miami (OH) vs. SMU total, and several key matchups like VCU vs. North Carolina and St. Louis vs. Georgia. The guys also highlight double-digit underdog value, large spread considerations, and a strong lean toward Northern Iowa as a live 12-seed with upset potential.The Spread Zone is presented by FanDuel Sportsbook!LEGAL DISCLAIMERWe provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Wainwright discusses the World Baseball Classic, the 2026 starting rotation for the Cardinals, March Madness, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad Thompson discusses Matthew Liberatore being named the Opening Day starter, question marks surrounding the offense, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Vitale discusses the Blues battling through adversity, Joel Hofer's role moving forward, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- Biggest Question of the Day- Which college hoops head coach can gain the most this March?- Joe Vitale - Color Analyst for the Blues- What We Learned & 3 Stars of the DaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- The Gauntlet- What's Trending- Sports Six-Pack Part I- Sports Six Pack Part IISee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- Do the Blues need to find their identity before the end of the season?- What do the Blues need to do in order to beat the Flames?- Brad Thompson - Former Cardinals Pitcher & Color Analyst for the Cardinals- Bet the BoardSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- Matthew Liberatore named Opening Day starter- Adam Wainwright - Former Cardinals Pitcher & FOX MLB Analyst- First Four Review: Early Drama in Dayton- Venezuela wins the World Baseball ClassicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kyle Gibson discusses the World Baseball Classic, the expectations for the 2026 Cardinals, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- Biggest Question of the Day- What We Learned & 3 Stars of the DaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- The Gauntlet- When the Blues are out of their rebuild, who will be the CORE?- Bet the Board- Fill in the blankSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- NFL Four Downs- Sports Six-Pack Part I- Sports Six-Pack Part II- Should pitching be the focal point for the Cardinals this year?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- Are the Cardinals hellbent on fixing Jordan Walker before it's too late?- Will the World Baseball Classic Final deliver for the fans tonight?- Kyle Gibson - Former Cardinals Pitcher & Host of Cardinal Territory- What's TrendingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremy Rutherford talks about the success of the first line, Logan Mailloux's play as of late, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- Biggest Question of the Day- What We Learned & 3 Stars of the DaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.