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RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL betting for Week 18. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ bell and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL betting recap for Week 17 RJ Bell and Mackenzie Rivers closed out Week 17 with a concise but data heavy betting recap that blended market results, team motivation, and late season NFL trends, grounding every conclusion in performance metrics rather than narrative guesswork. Bell acknowledged a winning week that still felt unsatisfying due to a lost best bet and a misread on the Raiders, noting that injury related assumptions about tanking did not align with observed effort. That misread fed into a broader discussion about how perceived tank games often produce the opposite result, as teams under scrutiny tend to play harder, a pattern Bell argued is more reliable than public speculation. The conversation expanded into league wide scoring and game flow data, highlighting that Week 17 produced a season high number of games where one team never trailed, yet historical analysis since the introduction of the 17 game schedule showed no consistent late season bias toward blowouts. Bell emphasized that Week 18 stands apart, with teams typically maintaining effort regardless of playoff position, a finding supported by multi year data showing fewer one sided games in the final week. From a betting performance standpoint, the duo cited a 22 and 8 run over six weeks, reinforcing confidence heading into the season finale. Team level analysis focused heavily on net point margin and first down differential since Week 11, metrics Bell described as among the strongest predictors of future performance. Jacksonville, San Francisco, New England, Seattle, and the Rams emerged as clear leaders in point margin, while the Saints quietly ranked among the best in first down differential, contrasting sharply with struggling teams like the Jets, Raiders, and Cardinals. Quarterback form was treated with the same rigor, as Rivers detailed dramatic midseason turnarounds from Trevor Lawrence and sustained late season efficiency from other passers, while also flagging volatility in players such as Sam Darnold. Turnover efficiency further separated contenders from pretenders, with Seattle standing out as a playoff caliber team despite poor turnover luck, a profile Bell suggested could signal hidden upside. Throughout the discussion, the hosts returned to a central theme, late season betting edges come from understanding effort, efficiency, and underlying stats, not from assuming teams will quit or coast based on standings alone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and SleepyJ talk NFL Week 17 player props. The NFL regular season is winding down, and Week 17 presents a complex betting landscape shaped by playoff positioning, player motivation, and late season incentives. On the latest episode of RJ Bell's Dream Preview, Munaf Manji and SleepyJ broke down how those factors are influencing player prop markets across the board, with an emphasis on discipline and game script rather than chasing inflated narratives. They noted that with many playoff seeds already decided, sportsbooks and bettors alike are gravitating toward incentive driven props, which can cause numbers to move quickly and lose value. As a result, both stressed the importance of identifying matchups where motivation and opportunity align naturally rather than forcing plays based on headlines. One early focus was quarterback props, starting with Geno Smith under his passing yardage total against the Giants. SleepyJ argued that Las Vegas has little incentive to open up the offense, especially with Brock Bowers sidelined and Smith dealing with lingering injuries. A conservative, run heavy approach or even an early exit for Smith made the under appealing. Manji agreed, adding that the Raiders' broader organizational incentives point toward limiting risk at quarterback. On the other side of the spectrum, Trevor Lawrence was highlighted as a strong over candidate against Indianapolis. The Colts' secondary has struggled badly in recent weeks, and with the AFC South still at stake, Lawrence is expected to shoulder the offensive load again, making his passing yardage line attractive. In the running back market, SleepyJ took a contrarian stance with Chuba Hubbard under his combined rushing and receiving total, citing likely negative game script and a shifting backfield rotation that favors Rico Dowdle in passing situations. Manji countered with Chase Brown over his rushing yards against Arizona, pointing to a Cardinals defense that has consistently allowed explosive ground production and a Bengals offense capable of playing from ahead. Wide receiver props followed a similar pattern of value hunting. Romeo Doubs was identified as an over play due to his low yardage number and his established role as a downfield threat in Green Bay's offense. Manji expanded on the incentive angle with Stefon Diggs, who is chasing significant contract bonuses tied to receptions and yardage. Against a depleted Jets secondary, Diggs' receiving yardage over was framed as both situationally and statistically sound. At tight end, SleepyJ continued his season long strategy of targeting Indianapolis with opposing tight ends, backing Brenton Strange over his reception total as a reliable option for Lawrence. Manji stayed in a high total environment with Trey McBride over his receiving yards against Cincinnati, citing the Bengals' ongoing struggles defending the position and McBride's strong road splits. The episode's featured best bet centered on Saquon Barkley over his rushing yardage against Buffalo. Both hosts emphasized the Bills' vulnerability against the run and Philadelphia's recent commitment to feeding Barkley, making the over a straightforward play despite a marquee matchup. Together, the discussion reinforced a clear theme for Week 17, focus on matchup driven edges and realistic game flow rather than crowded incentive narratives, a disciplined approach as the regular season reaches its final stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this hour of Cashing Out, Scott Seidenberg previews NFL Week 17. Plus, Mackenzie Rivers, NBA Handicapper, RJ Bell's Dream Preview, and from BettorDay.com joins the show to preview Friday's NBA games.Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. Grab your first month for only $9.99 or take over 15% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD25. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Munaf Manji and SleepyJ talk NFL Week 17 player props. The NFL regular season is winding down, and Week 17 presents a complex betting landscape shaped by playoff positioning, player motivation, and late season incentives. On the latest episode of RJ Bell's Dream Preview, Munaf Manji and SleepyJ broke down how those factors are influencing player prop markets across the board, with an emphasis on discipline and game script rather than chasing inflated narratives. They noted that with many playoff seeds already decided, sportsbooks and bettors alike are gravitating toward incentive driven props, which can cause numbers to move quickly and lose value. As a result, both stressed the importance of identifying matchups where motivation and opportunity align naturally rather than forcing plays based on headlines. One early focus was quarterback props, starting with Geno Smith under his passing yardage total against the Giants. SleepyJ argued that Las Vegas has little incentive to open up the offense, especially with Brock Bowers sidelined and Smith dealing with lingering injuries. A conservative, run heavy approach or even an early exit for Smith made the under appealing. Manji agreed, adding that the Raiders' broader organizational incentives point toward limiting risk at quarterback. On the other side of the spectrum, Trevor Lawrence was highlighted as a strong over candidate against Indianapolis. The Colts' secondary has struggled badly in recent weeks, and with the AFC South still at stake, Lawrence is expected to shoulder the offensive load again, making his passing yardage line attractive. In the running back market, SleepyJ took a contrarian stance with Chuba Hubbard under his combined rushing and receiving total, citing likely negative game script and a shifting backfield rotation that favors Rico Dowdle in passing situations. Manji countered with Chase Brown over his rushing yards against Arizona, pointing to a Cardinals defense that has consistently allowed explosive ground production and a Bengals offense capable of playing from ahead. Wide receiver props followed a similar pattern of value hunting. Romeo Doubs was identified as an over play due to his low yardage number and his established role as a downfield threat in Green Bay's offense. Manji expanded on the incentive angle with Stefon Diggs, who is chasing significant contract bonuses tied to receptions and yardage. Against a depleted Jets secondary, Diggs' receiving yardage over was framed as both situationally and statistically sound. At tight end, SleepyJ continued his season long strategy of targeting Indianapolis with opposing tight ends, backing Brenton Strange over his reception total as a reliable option for Lawrence. Manji stayed in a high total environment with Trey McBride over his receiving yards against Cincinnati, citing the Bengals' ongoing struggles defending the position and McBride's strong road splits. The episode's featured best bet centered on Saquon Barkley over his rushing yardage against Buffalo. Both hosts emphasized the Bills' vulnerability against the run and Philadelphia's recent commitment to feeding Barkley, making the over a straightforward play despite a marquee matchup. Together, the discussion reinforced a clear theme for Week 17, focus on matchup driven edges and realistic game flow rather than crowded incentive narratives, a disciplined approach as the regular season reaches its final stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL betting for Week 17 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL betting for Week 17 As the NFL calendar turns to Week 17, the conversation centers on motivation, late season data, and targeted betting angles shaped by how teams actually perform across game segments. The discussion opens with a clear theme, late season handicapping requires a different lens, particularly as playoff incentives sharpen for some teams and vanish for others. With a large sample now available, quarter by quarter and half by half scoring trends are treated as actionable signals rather than noise. That approach drives the headline recommendation of the week, Baltimore versus Green Bay, where the data shows an extreme split between early and late scoring. The first half consistently underperforms expectations while the second half consistently exceeds them, leading to a primary position that the second half will outscore the first. Supporting angles include first quarter unders and first half unders, all pointing to the same structural imbalance rather than a simple total play. Motivation analysis also plays a central role. New England is highlighted as one of the league's strongest first half teams, paired against a Jets team perceived to be prioritizing draft position, making Patriots first half minus seven a featured recommendation. Tennessee's strong recent first quarter performance contrasts sharply with New Orleans' league worst first quarter results, producing a Titans first quarter position split between plus points and moneyline exposure to reduce vig. Game script considerations dominate several player and team prop discussions. Josh Allen's passing yardage under is framed not as a talent fade but as a run heavy Bills game plan when playing from ahead, leading to a correlated parlay pairing Buffalo to win with Allen under 194.5 passing yards. Defensive pressure metrics inform the Chargers team total under against Houston, with the expectation that sustained pressure limits Justin Herbert regardless of game outcome. Additional plays lean heavily on effort and incentive. The Raiders are positioned against a Giants team viewed as actively tanking, while Jacksonville versus Indianapolis is framed as a pure scoring environment with both teams capable of pushing the total over 48.5. Tony Pollard's rushing prop is supported by Tennessee's commitment to the ground game in competitive spots, and Chiefs Broncos under 36.5 reflects quarterback uncertainty and expected conservative game plans. Throughout the analysis, the emphasis remains consistent, late season edges come from understanding who needs the game, who is willing to empty the playbook, and how scoring actually unfolds by quarter rather than relying on full game narratives alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL recap for Week 16. RJ Bell and Mackenzie Rivers recapped Week 16 NFL action with a focus on separating true performance from misleading final scores by comparing three metrics, the scoreboard result, a box score based recalculation, and two noise reduced efficiency models. They emphasized how sequencing and non repeatable events like turnovers can distort outcomes, using the Rams Seahawks game as a prime example where identical efficiency could have produced wildly different final scores. Bell discussed how betting markets have changed with legalization, syndicates, and model driven bettors, arguing that incentives often force action even without confidence, leading to distorted line moves. He noted that public analysts frequently echo trends without understanding them, creating opportunities for disciplined bettors. Rivers highlighted Bell's recent betting run and the importance of closing line value. They reviewed teams whose recent performance diverged most from season long metrics, including Jacksonville, the Rams, Chicago, and Baltimore, and discussed how midseason improvements or collapses often lag public perception. Bell argued that some teams appear to be tanking while others remain highly motivated despite poor records, which matters late in the season. Looking ahead to Christmas Day games, they expressed skepticism toward large spreads driven by must win narratives, particularly Denver laying a huge number against Kansas City, favoring the underdog due to rarity and historical performance of large home dogs. They concluded that motivation, pressure, referee tendencies, and market psychology become increasingly important late in the season, and that disciplined bettors should resist narratives, manage risk, and focus on structural edges rather than reacting to surface level results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL recap for Week 16. RJ Bell and Mackenzie Rivers recapped Week 16 NFL action with a focus on separating true performance from misleading final scores by comparing three metrics, the scoreboard result, a box score based recalculation, and two noise reduced efficiency models. They emphasized how sequencing and non repeatable events like turnovers can distort outcomes, using the Rams Seahawks game as a prime example where identical efficiency could have produced wildly different final scores. Bell discussed how betting markets have changed with legalization, syndicates, and model driven bettors, arguing that incentives often force action even without confidence, leading to distorted line moves. He noted that public analysts frequently echo trends without understanding them, creating opportunities for disciplined bettors. Rivers highlighted Bell's recent betting run and the importance of closing line value. They reviewed teams whose recent performance diverged most from season long metrics, including Jacksonville, the Rams, Chicago, and Baltimore, and discussed how midseason improvements or collapses often lag public perception. Bell argued that some teams appear to be tanking while others remain highly motivated despite poor records, which matters late in the season. Looking ahead to Christmas Day games, they expressed skepticism toward large spreads driven by must win narratives, particularly Denver laying a huge number against Kansas City, favoring the underdog due to rarity and historical performance of large home dogs. They concluded that motivation, pressure, referee tendencies, and market psychology become increasingly important late in the season, and that disciplined bettors should resist narratives, manage risk, and focus on structural edges rather than reacting to surface level results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL Week 16 betting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with RJ Bell of pregame.com explaining his best bets of the week.(11:50) We wrap-up the final calls from our annual Christmas musical segment.(24:23) The guys look ahead to Christmas and their final show of the year on Monday.(33:09) Today's Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL Week 16 betting. RJ Bell hosts the NFL Week 16 Dream Preview with Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers, opening with a promotion for Pregame bulk dollars and highlighting recent hot streaks across college football, NBA, and other sports before diving into betting analysis. Fezzik is praised for an 11 2 best bet run with wide margins, leading into his first play Bears to score first versus the Packers based on scripting and coin flip leverage. Discussion centers on shortening time horizons with first score and first quarter bets, market overreactions, and the value of contrarian positions. Rivers' best bet backs Green Bay based on decades long dominance over Chicago, especially at Soldier Field, arguing motivation favors the Packers even in down seasons. Bell leans Chicago due to rest and altitude factors but passes officially. Bell's best bet is Patriots first half plus the points against Baltimore, citing New England's elite second quarter performance, Ravens poor first half ATS record, and coaching discipline under Vrabel. Fezzik supports the logic, noting strong game management signals. Additional plays include Colts first quarter plus a half on Monday night, Colts 49ers under based on limited passing upside and defensive matchups, Cowboys Chargers under due to offensive regression and Chargers line injuries, Saints Jets under due to lack of explosiveness and Jets quarterback play, and Raiders plus the points as a buy low embarrassment spot with motivational indicators despite public pessimism. Fezzik adds prop bets including Jacoby Brissett over pass attempts and Jaguars tight end Strange over receiving yards, citing usage trends and matchup weaknesses. The group discusses dream crusher scenarios like Kansas City after elimination, market overreactions to blowouts, teaser strategies, and situational angles tied to motivation and scheduling. The show closes with broader discussion on betting process, line movement discipline, and an extended AI segment exploring how large language models are transforming research, handicapping, content creation, and knowledge work, with Bell arguing AI progress may surpass historic technological shifts while leaving physical trades less disrupted in the near term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell and Mackenzie Rivers recap NFL Week 15. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell and Mackenzie Rivers recap NFL Week 15. RJ Bell and Mackenzie Rivers recap NFL Week 15 focusing on true performance versus noise and how the Super Bowl market is shifting late in the season. The Rams are now the clear top team after ranking number one in offensive EPA minus turnovers for three straight weeks without benefiting from fast pace which signals elite repeatable execution. Stafford has surged into MVP favorite territory while Josh Allen is drawing late momentum as bettors reassess value. RJ stresses the importance of separating raw scores from underlying efficiency noting that pick sixes and short fields distort results while yards first downs and play level data better predict future outcomes. The Rams comeback win over Detroit looks even stronger when adjusting for misc touchdowns and sequence bias and McVay remains excellent on short rest especially on the road. Seattle remains strong but has not meaningfully improved while the Rams have clearly ascended making the Thursday matchup pivotal for NFC seeding. Denver made the biggest move of the week jumping from long shot to contender as Bo Nix played his best pro game and Sean Payton's system is clicking with the Broncos now a legitimate threat for the AFC one seed. Buffalo remains elite and explosive while Houston is quietly one of the most dangerous teams when Stroud has protection with the Texans ranking top three in several composite metrics. The Chiefs loss with Mahomes injured raises real dynasty questions though history suggests elite quarterbacks often rebound stronger. The Bears continue to improve behind better coaching defense and run game while the Raiders look like the league's worst roster raising doubts about their direction. The Giants appear content to lose positioning themselves for the top pick while Washington still plays hard. Best bets continue to dominate with large ATS margins underscoring process over results. The episode closes with broader discussion on markets media narratives coaching value and how late season clarity separates real contenders from teams riding variance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with RJ Bell of pregame.com giving his takes on the best bets for Week 15.(10:37) We dive into the latest update on the Sherrone Moore arrest.(25:10) The crew finishes up with calls on everything from the day.(34:01) Fake Promo Friday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Munaf Manji and SleepyJ talk NFL player props for Week 15. Munaf Manji and SleepyJ break down NFL Week 15 player props on RJ Bell's Dream Preview. Munaf opens by noting the week's matchups and format—four props each, a TD pick, a pod best bet, and a Pregame.com coupon. Sleepy returns after illness, mentions fantasy playoffs, and brings extra RB and TE props. Sleepy starts QB props with Cam Ward under 191.5 passing yards, arguing late-season protection of franchise QBs on bad teams, Tennessee likely leaning run, and San Francisco's defense dominating similar QBs. Munaf supports the under and gives Josh Allen over 268.5 pass+rush yards vs New England, expecting heavy usage in a critical AFC East game and citing prior production and New England's strong run defense likely forcing more Allen attempts and scrambles. RB props: Sleepy plays Isaiah Pacheco over 30.5 rush yards, saying KC wins when he gets work, he outperformed Hunt last week, and the Chiefs need balance; he adds Derrick Henry over 88.5 rush yards vs Cincinnati due to cold weather, Ravens' RB injuries, Bengals' weak tackling, and Henry's big-run potential. Munaf agrees and plays Rhamondre Stevenson under 38.5 rush yards due to NE's committee backfield, Buffalo's recent defensive improvement, and Stevenson's inefficiency and low-touch projections. WR props: Sleepy takes Wondell Robinson over 56.5 receiving yards vs Washington's poor pass defense, expecting heavy targets from Jackson Dart and a motivating finish to NYG's season. Munaf picks Jaxon Smith-Njigba longest reception over 27.5 vs Indy, citing his frequent explosive gains at home and Colts' secondary injuries. TE props: Sleepy targets NYG again with Theo Johnson over 32.5 receiving yards, noting Washington's extreme vulnerability to TEs, Johnson's big-play tendency, and likely increased usage; he also plays Isaiah Likely over 34.5 vs Cincinnati, pointing to the Bengals' repeated failures vs TEs and Likely's speed in the Ravens' offense. Munaf supports both and chooses George Kittle over 60.5 receiving yards with Brock Purdy back, citing four straight overs, consistent targets, and SF's reliance on Kittle amid limited WR weapons. TD props: Sleepy plays Justin Jefferson +180 to score, expecting a breakout vs Dallas' weak pass defense and the Vikings' desire to feature him after minimal usage. Munaf takes Nico Collins +115 with Stroud healthy, and tentatively Devon Achane –130 if active against Pittsburgh's poor run defense. They discuss Pregame.com offers and segue to the pod best bet: Mark Andrews over 39.5 receiving yards vs Cincinnati, anchored in the Bengals' league-worst TE defense—nearly 100 yards allowed per game, double-digit targets per game to the position, and Andrews' strong historical production vs Cincinnati. They note Likely could also erupt and that Baltimore's offense should produce. They close discussing potential Ravens team-total overs, fantasy implications, and newsletter parlays, while noting Joe Burrow's comments about losing joy in football and the importance of Week 15 outcomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL betting for Week 15. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL betting for Week 15. The podcast opens with RJ Bell describing the show structure and promoting a discounted full-year picks package before shifting into Week 15 NFL betting talk with Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers. They discuss recent results, handicapping philosophies, line-movement dynamics, weather effects, and bookmaker behavior, mixing in anecdotes about old betting practices, phonemen, and language quirks around point-spread terminology. Fezzik gives his “polar vortex prop of the year,” longest field goal under 49.5 in Browns-Bears, citing brutal weather, weak kickers, conservative coaching, and low-scoring game scripts; RJ adds correlation angles tied to Chicago leads. They debate EPA versus success rate, with Fezzik preferring EPA and RJ emphasizing variance and predictability concerns. Mackenzie delivers a Chargers team total under pick based on QB injuries, offensive struggles, Kansas City's defensive resilience, and adverse weather. RJ argues the Chiefs' motivational profile, dynasty fatigue, and market perception. They dive into league-wide context, historical dynasties, roster construction challenges, aging curves, and whether Kansas City's run is ending. They discuss tight end props in Bengals-Ravens, citing Cincinnati's chronic vulnerability to the position and prior matchup evidence, plus anytime-TD correlation. The show includes debate over bad beats, especially the Raiders-Broncos ending, contentious officiating, end-game decision logic, and media reactions. They analyze Saints-Panthers, emphasizing New Orleans' defensive improvement, Carolina's inability to win as a favorite, quarterback evaluation stakes, and correlated RB usage props on Hubbard and D'Onta Foreman/Dowdle-type roles. They examine scheduling spots, letdowns, weather-driven live-betting opportunities, and in-game market inefficiencies. There are extended side conversations on quarterback development, work ethic, coaching influence, the rarity of late-career improvements, comparisons to poker variance, and examples like Caleb Williams, Sam Darnold, Richardson, Leaf, Mahomes, and coaching trees. They explore NFL history, Jerry Rice's longevity, statistical dominance, and position-based greatness debates. Additional analysis covers Rams-Lions, revenge narratives, McVay/Campbell trend conflicts, and market sharpness revealing how highly the Rams are now rated. They break down Colts-Seahawks amid QB uncertainty, massive line moves, historical precedent for non-QB quarterbacks like Kendall Hinton, and franchise-level psychological impacts of late-season injuries. They also explore Jets-Jags, weather, totals, and line influences. Throughout, they mix strategic betting heuristics, seasonal pattern tracking, notes-keeping practices, and philosophical reflections on variance, coaching, and market expectations. The episode blends picks, trends, analytics, storytelling, and humorous riffs into a wide-ranging conversation driven by handicapping logic and market interpretation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL recap for NFL Week 14. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL recap for NFL Week 14. RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik, and Mackenzie Rivers review NFL Week 14 with a focus on Pittsburgh's upset win over Baltimore, debating Tomlin's coaching, luck, and officiating while agreeing the matchup is historically tight and favors underdogs. They discuss league-wide quarterback volatility, pointing out that Mahomes, Lamar, and Burrow all risk missing the playoffs, something rare in the modern era. Fezzik calls Steelers-Ravens a “Plinko game,” essentially a coin flip, and similar dynamics are noted in Houston-Kansas City, where Fezzik criticizes Reid for an overly aggressive fourth-down try in a low-scoring script. They challenge win-probability models, especially Ben Baldwin's, arguing game flow and defensive dominance weren't reflected. The group examines AFC playoff odds, leaning toward Denver or New England due to easier paths, while seeing Houston as dangerous but limited by road-game disadvantages. They highlight Denver's late-game strategy mastery, contrasting it with a controversial Raiders field goal that shifted betting outcomes and raised questions about intent. They emphasize how margins, analytics, and coaching incentives shape end-game decisions. The conversation expands into tanking, identifying Cleveland as suspicious after odd play-calling and unusually poor run-defense metrics despite overall strong performance. They criticize offensive inefficiency in Washington and note Sam Howell's injury accelerating collapse. Miami's explosive run game and McDaniel's coaching resurgence are praised, though cold-weather struggles for Tua temper expectations. Chicago is credited for improvement under Ben Johnson, while Detroit is viewed as regressing without him. Green Bay is labeled a “stat darling,” Seattle and the Rams as the NFC's most complete teams, and Buffalo as deeply flawed despite flashes of elite quarterback play, especially with a run game ranked near bottom by EPA. They argue the NFC deserves to be favored in the Super Bowl given multiple balanced contenders versus AFC inconsistency. They assess Jacksonville's uneven season, Denver's upward trajectory, and Las Vegas' structural issues. The show ends with commentary on coaching value, GM analytics, league parody, betting markets, and narrative bias driven by win-loss ordering, not performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour with RJ Bell of pregame.com giving his best bets for Week 14.(8:14) We touch on the World Cup Draw and Tom Brady making an appearance, along with The Slack.(21:50) The guys finish the day with calls on everything and Zo's old leather pants.(31:18) Fake Promo Friday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Munaf Manji and Lonte Smith talk NFL player props for Week 14. Welcome to the NFL Week 14 Props episode on RJ Bell's Dream Preview. Munaf Manji hosts with Lonte Smith filling in. They recap Lions vs Cowboys and dive into props. QB props: Lonte takes Daniel Jones under 237 pass yards due to injury-limited mobility, quick throws, and Jacksonville's improving pass defense. Munaf takes Sam Darnold over 234.5 vs Atlanta, citing recent Falcons regression and favorable dome conditions. RB props: Lonte plays De'Von Achane over 115.5 rush+rec yards; Jets struggle vs dual-threat backs and Achane has averaged huge volume and efficiency. Munaf plays Ashton Gentry over 23.5 receiving yards thanks to steady targets, O-line issues forcing checkdowns, and Denver's strong run D pushing passes to RBs. WR/receiving props: Lonte takes Puka Nacua over 91.5 yards vs a weak Arizona secondary; high volume and breakout potential. Munaf takes Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. over 37.5 yards due to Sanders' tendency to target him and recent consistency. TE props: Lonte plays Zach Ertz over 38 yards with Jayden Daniels returning, high usage, and Minnesota's weakness vs TEs. Munaf takes Tyler Warren over 51.5 vs Jacksonville, who allow heavy TE production; Jones' limited mobility should push short throws. Anytime TDs: Lonte picks Lamar Jackson at 3-1 in a divisional matchup where he expects a spike in rushing usage. Munaf picks Kyle Monungai (+190) for Chicago as the goal-line back, and Jaden Higgins (+370) for Houston due to defensive focus on Nico Collins. Best Bet: Bucky Irving over 86.5 rush+rec yards vs the Saints. He returned last week and immediately earned lead-back usage. Saints have a strong pass D but poor run D, giving up heavy rushing volume. Irving has prior success vs New Orleans and contributes in both phases; Baker's injury and expected conservative game plan further increase opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL betting for Week 14. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL betting for Week 14. RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik, and Mackenzie Rivers break down NFL Week 14 betting, starting with RJ promoting a $50 seven-day all-access code WEEK50. Fezz's best bet is Colts to score first vs Jacksonville because of coin-toss tendencies and expected offensive advantage in a high-total game, with discussion about teams choosing to receive, scripting, first-drive props, and coin-flip-based derivative betting. RJ and Fezz debate optimal strategy, adjustments, and first-quarter dynamics. RJ describes analyzing first-drive receiver usage, highlighting Puka Nacua and Colts TE Alie-Cox/Woods/Warren (context mixed) as early-drive targets. They discuss deferring vs receiving, coaching tendencies, and how underdogs may benefit from taking the ball. They move into Fezz's prop focus shift and success. RJ and Fezz make a season-long sides/totals bet with RJ picking 30 games vs no-vig lines. Mackenzie reports RJ's recent streak (8–1 best bets, 10–2 likes). Conversation shifts to MVP odds, Stafford vs Drake Maye, injury risk, schedule strength, market pricing, and how voters behave. They also discuss Burrow's return, Bengals vs Bills line comparisons to past matchups, Cincinnati's weak defense, Buffalo's variance, McDermott's seat, and playoff stakes. Mackenzie's best bet is Bills –5.5 vs Bengals based on summer lines, defensive decline, and Buffalo urgency. RJ gives his best bet: Seahawks–Falcons under, citing Sam Darnold regression, Seattle protecting him, blitz issues vs Atlanta, scripted drives, Cousins limitations, motivation angles, and expectation of a 1995-style game. Fezz adds Chicago TE Loveland over yards due to increased targets and misleading prior stats. NBA segment: Thunder win projection, depth, injury savings, draft capital, and possible value on OKC to break the GS record; Knicks value to win the Atlantic. RJ provides more NFL picks: Packers team-total over, Bears team-total over based on Chicago offense improvement and defensive weakness; under in Chiefs–Texans due to Houston defensive surge, KC O-line issues, weather, and conservative game scripts; under first quarter Saints–Bucs because both offenses start slow and Tampa injuries limit explosiveness. They cover fire-and-ice weather mismatches, Fezz backing KC –3 vs Houston due to cold exposure issues, plus more rationale for the under. They discuss Pittsburgh–Baltimore history, third-quarter angle favoring the Ravens, Lamar's struggles outside the numbers, and prop opportunities for TEs/RBs. They note Indy's long losing streak at Jacksonville, Denver and Rams teaser options, Cleveland bad-weather unders, QB uncertainty for Washington and Chargers, and late-season bye effects. The show ends with general betting philosophy talk, variance, props, market holds, and closing banter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL recap from week 13. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL recap from week 13. RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers recap NFL Week 13, starting with Fezzik's contest standings and shifting into a long debate about Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for LSU, weighing money, reputation, player poaching, contract terms, and whether he should coach out the season, comparing it to corporate noncompetes and fan reactions; they discuss New Orleans, Baton Rouge, lifestyle differences, and how coaches and players evaluate opportunity versus loyalty. They transition to Survivor strategy, with Fezzik criticizing results-oriented praise for underdog picks and outlining math on contrarian value, distribution of picks on Philadelphia, Chicago, Baltimore and others, and how expected value—not outcome—should drive decisions. RJ pushes back that long-term projections people use may be overly certain and ignore variance in future point spreads. They then move game-by-game through the week: Bengals' win over the Ravens despite six field goals and Baltimore's four lost fumbles; Rams' statistically dominant but turnover-ruined loss to Carolina; Arizona outplaying Tampa but losing on turnovers; Atlanta statistically beating the Jets despite a close score; Seattle crushing Minnesota while the Vikings' offense posted historically awful EPA comparable to Denver's COVID no-QB game; San Francisco beating Cleveland by more than the stats suggested due to turnovers; Jacksonville blowing out Tennessee in a game that should've been closer; Houston beating Indy in a fairly accurate-to-stats final; Chargers annihilating the Raiders; Miami edging New Orleans with a pivotal defensive two-point runback; Washington-Denver ending on a two-point try showing how new OT rules increase one-point finals. They discuss power ratings, playoff odds, NFC West value on San Francisco versus Seattle and the Rams, Denver's “clutch” wins, Buffalo versus Kansas City, late-down success as a predictive metric, and coaching impacts. They close with prop-bet anecdotes, Steelers/Tomlin talk, kickoff-rule quirks, and a brief side discussion of media narratives and personal movie/TV habits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL betting for Week 13. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL betting for Week 13. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL recap for Week 12. The guys also preview Thanksgiving Day football games. RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik, and Mackenzie Rivers break down the NFL Week 12 results, focusing on phony finals, line moves, quarterback value, and upcoming Thanksgiving games. They note several games where the winner failed to cover despite controlling yards and efficiency, including the Patriots over the Bengals, where New England dominated yards per play but failed in multiple goal-line stands. They discuss the evolving market perception of the Patriots, schedule strength adjustments, and how priors reduce by late season. They review the Burrow injury line movement and how the market prices uncertainty, concluding the Bengals' performance showed the impact of disappointment when a QB ruled “possible” ultimately sits. They examine Seattle–Tennessee, emphasizing how big favorites coast late and how punt-return TDs distort stats, along with Cleveland–Las Vegas, highlighting Chip Kelly's firing and expected offensive regression under new coordinator Greg Olson. They debate Sanders' surprisingly explosive plays for the Browns and how film people upgraded him despite Fezzik's skepticism. They analyze defensive player of the year odds, Miles Garrett's sack trajectory, and how props handle fractional sacks. Detroit–Giants and Jacksonville–Cardinals illustrate end-game analytics, field-goal vs fourth-down decisions, and how many outcomes hinge on coaches avoiding going up six. They revisit Dallas–Philly, discussing the Eagles' tendency toward half-game lulls, Dallas' big-play advantage, and midseason defense regression. They consider Atlanta's underrated strength after beating New Orleans and how overreactions to one bad QB performance distort markets. They break down Minnesota's QB crisis, O'Connell's ability to scheme around backups, and the incoming third-stringer Brosmer, speculating he may be an upgrade over McCarthy. They highlight the Rams' surge behind Stafford's MVP-level play, improved running game, and elite pass rush, contrasting with Tampa's limitations. Late games include Baltimore–Cincinnati with Burrow returning on a short week but missing Higgins, leading to under considerations. Thanksgiving picks: Fezzik's best bet is Green Bay–Detroit under due to slow pace, strong defenses, and divisional familiarity; RJ's best bet is Dallas +3.5 vs Kansas City, citing the brutal Sunday-to-Thursday overtime trend (6–25 ATS) for road teams and KC's emotional drain after a long OT game; they also like Cincinnati team-total under 21.5. They close by warning listeners not to overbet Thanksgiving and teasing more picks on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL recap for Week 12. The guys also preview Thanksgiving Day football games. RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik, and Mackenzie Rivers break down the NFL Week 12 results, focusing on phony finals, line moves, quarterback value, and upcoming Thanksgiving games. They note several games where the winner failed to cover despite controlling yards and efficiency, including the Patriots over the Bengals, where New England dominated yards per play but failed in multiple goal-line stands. They discuss the evolving market perception of the Patriots, schedule strength adjustments, and how priors reduce by late season. They review the Burrow injury line movement and how the market prices uncertainty, concluding the Bengals' performance showed the impact of disappointment when a QB ruled “possible” ultimately sits. They examine Seattle–Tennessee, emphasizing how big favorites coast late and how punt-return TDs distort stats, along with Cleveland–Las Vegas, highlighting Chip Kelly's firing and expected offensive regression under new coordinator Greg Olson. They debate Sanders' surprisingly explosive plays for the Browns and how film people upgraded him despite Fezzik's skepticism. They analyze defensive player of the year odds, Miles Garrett's sack trajectory, and how props handle fractional sacks. Detroit–Giants and Jacksonville–Cardinals illustrate end-game analytics, field-goal vs fourth-down decisions, and how many outcomes hinge on coaches avoiding going up six. They revisit Dallas–Philly, discussing the Eagles' tendency toward half-game lulls, Dallas' big-play advantage, and midseason defense regression. They consider Atlanta's underrated strength after beating New Orleans and how overreactions to one bad QB performance distort markets. They break down Minnesota's QB crisis, O'Connell's ability to scheme around backups, and the incoming third-stringer Brosmer, speculating he may be an upgrade over McCarthy. They highlight the Rams' surge behind Stafford's MVP-level play, improved running game, and elite pass rush, contrasting with Tampa's limitations. Late games include Baltimore–Cincinnati with Burrow returning on a short week but missing Higgins, leading to under considerations. Thanksgiving picks: Fezzik's best bet is Green Bay–Detroit under due to slow pace, strong defenses, and divisional familiarity; RJ's best bet is Dallas +3.5 vs Kansas City, citing the brutal Sunday-to-Thursday overtime trend (6–25 ATS) for road teams and KC's emotional drain after a long OT game; they also like Cincinnati team-total under 21.5. They close by warning listeners not to overbet Thanksgiving and teasing more picks on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by RJ Bell of Pregame.com to discuss the best bets for Week 12.(10:01) We touch on a bunch of Thanksgiving topics and a ridiculous story involving the Cowboys.(21:16) The crew reacts to Section 10's interview with Alex Cora.(33:00) We close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

RJ bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL betting for Week 12. Best bets as always. In this Week 12 NFL betting podcast, RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik, and Mackenzie Rivers break down matchups, trends, props, and power ratings while debating quarterback value, team motivation, weather effects, and market movement. RJ opens by promoting a 90-day all-access package and highlighting recent hot handicappers. Fezzik's best bet is Raiders team total over 19.5, citing Cleveland's historically poor road-defense scoring prevention and likely short-field opportunities created by rookie QB Sanders' turnover risk. RJ and Mackenzie evaluate low totals, weather, and historical under trends but agree the Raiders angle is stronger than the full-game over. RJ's best bet is Colts +3.5 vs Kansas City, arguing the teams are essentially equal in yards per play, success rate, and win-probability metrics, with KC overrated due to legacy bias and declining defensive performance. Fezzik adds Colts to score first at plus money due to coin-toss tendencies. Mackenzie's best bet is Lions -10 over the Giants, supported by Dan Campbell's elite ATS record off a loss, the Giants' league-worst run defense, and favorable matchups for Detroit's run game. Fezzik adds Lions team total over 30.5 and an SGP on Gibbs and Montgomery rushing overs. RJ also bets Falcons +2 vs the Saints, believing market overreacted to Kirk Cousins' injury perception and that Atlanta's roster, motivation, and power ratings remain stronger than New Orleans', which may be slipping into tank mode. Later, Fezzik plays Chase Brown under 60.5 rush yards due to expected shotgun-heavy Bengals offense with Burrow limited by turf toe and a strong Patriots run defense. The crew discusses Chicago-Pittsburgh, with RJ making his play contingent: if Rodgers starts, he likes the Bears; if Rudolph starts, he likes the over. They examine Jets-Ravens, Seahawks-Titans, Vikings-Packers, Jaguars-Cardinals, Raiders-Browns, Cowboys-Eagles, Rams-Buccaneers, and broader power-rating tiers, highlighting turnover luck, declining offenses, evolving defenses, team fatigue, coaching signals, and motivational windows. They close by summarizing all official picks and reinforcing that several favorites may be inflated while injured QBs, travel spots, and disguised regression points create value on selected dogs, overs, and player props. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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(00:00) RJ Bell of Pregame.com joins the show to give us the best bets for Week 11.(10:38) We continue our conversation on the Patriots, before Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla calls in to touch on the Patriots' game from last night, the state of the C's, and being a player's coach. (30:12) We finish the day with calls on everything with the Patriots.(35:10) Today's Takeaways.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL betting for week 11. RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers break down NFL Week 11 betting, starting with RJ promoting a discounted half-season package and highlighting hot handicappers before diving into matchups, market moves and derivative angles. They discuss Fezzik's strong college football season, best bets from previous weeks, and review wins on Jets spreads, Houston-Denver unders, Washington and Cincinnati games, plus Rams and London totals, noting a streak of strong “spot seven cover” results. McKenzie recounts past real-estate ventures as the trio jokes, then they shift into Week 11 analysis: Bengals second-half performance vs Pittsburgh, predictive metrics showing large first-half/second-half splits, and why Cincinnati +3.5 in the second half is RJ's best bet. They break down Green Bay's injuries, Philly line moves, wide-receiver depth concerns, and how market shifts through key numbers signal anti-Green Bay sentiment. They analyze Tampa Bay vs Buffalo, Baker Mayfield's lack of recent rushing, and whether injury or coaching changes explain performance dips. They touch on Tennessee improving after coaching changes, Kansas City's struggles, and how situational scheduling affects motivation. Fezzik gives his picks: Miami 1Q -130, Ravens-Browns under 39.5, and props including Brock Bowers and McBride overs, with McBride's volume spike under Jacoby Brissett emphasized. RJ questions line discrepancies in receiving props and discusses weather-driven total movement. The group debates quarterback traits, offensive limitations, and matchup-specific vulnerabilities, including Arizona's resilience and aggregate point-loss profile. They note 49ers scenarios, comeback histories, late-game aggression logic and how analytics or simulations contrast with intuitive coaching decisions. They close by previewing next week's recording schedule, recapping picks, and encouraging bettors to time wagers around market-expected weather drops, emphasizing second-half mismatches, injury context and evolving team profiles while keeping the tone humorous and conversational. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL betting for week 11. RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers break down NFL Week 11 betting, starting with RJ promoting a discounted half-season package and highlighting hot handicappers before diving into matchups, market moves and derivative angles. They discuss Fezzik's strong college football season, best bets from previous weeks, and review wins on Jets spreads, Houston-Denver unders, Washington and Cincinnati games, plus Rams and London totals, noting a streak of strong “spot seven cover” results. McKenzie recounts past real-estate ventures as the trio jokes, then they shift into Week 11 analysis: Bengals second-half performance vs Pittsburgh, predictive metrics showing large first-half/second-half splits, and why Cincinnati +3.5 in the second half is RJ's best bet. They break down Green Bay's injuries, Philly line moves, wide-receiver depth concerns, and how market shifts through key numbers signal anti-Green Bay sentiment. They analyze Tampa Bay vs Buffalo, Baker Mayfield's lack of recent rushing, and whether injury or coaching changes explain performance dips. They touch on Tennessee improving after coaching changes, Kansas City's struggles, and how situational scheduling affects motivation. Fezzik gives his picks: Miami 1Q -130, Ravens-Browns under 39.5, and props including Brock Bowers and McBride overs, with McBride's volume spike under Jacoby Brissett emphasized. RJ questions line discrepancies in receiving props and discusses weather-driven total movement. The group debates quarterback traits, offensive limitations, and matchup-specific vulnerabilities, including Arizona's resilience and aggregate point-loss profile. They note 49ers scenarios, comeback histories, late-game aggression logic and how analytics or simulations contrast with intuitive coaching decisions. They close by previewing next week's recording schedule, recapping picks, and encouraging bettors to time wagers around market-expected weather drops, emphasizing second-half mismatches, injury context and evolving team profiles while keeping the tone humorous and conversational. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL recap for week 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL recap for week 10. Here's a tight, 3200-character (with spaces) no-line-break summary of RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik, and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL recap for Week 10: RJ Bell opens by recapping Sunday's NFL action with Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers, starting with Carolina's loss to New Orleans. Fezzik stayed with Carolina in Survivor and noted how the team keeps failing as a favorite. RJ highlighted the Saints' dominant defense and improved offense with six yards per play, nearly 400 yards, and late red-zone chances. Mackenzie said metrics showed New Orleans should've won by 15, confirming their superiority. Fezzik described halftime betting adjustments and rare line movements, explaining how small second-half line shifts can mislead bettors. The crew discussed the Eagles-Packers matchup and how Carolina's poor showing after beating Green Bay exposed Bryce Young's struggles, agreeing he looks like a future backup QB. Shifting to Buffalo-Miami, RJ asked how the Bills lost by 17 despite being strong favorites. Fezzik said turnovers and Miami's efficiency made the score misleading but fair. They discussed Kansas City's standing and how market perception shapes betting lines. Lions-Washington followed, with Fezzik citing Dan Campbell's record off a loss, the Lions' 546-yard offensive explosion, and Washington's inept defense. RJ and Fezzik analyzed how Detroit dominates as a big favorite, while Seattle eases off late in blowouts. Both agreed Seattle's defense and DVOA rank were elite, with Mackenzie noting they were top-ranked historically. The trio reviewed Super Bowl odds, seeing Kansas City, Rams, Seahawks, and Lions in a cluster. They debated kick distances, field goal post dimensions, and quirky rule-change ideas like multi-tiered posts for extra points. They then analyzed Colts-Falcons, where Fezzik said Indy's sacks masked dominance. RJ detailed Jonathan Taylor's game-breaking runs and argued elite backs still matter. Discussion turned to Vrabel's clock management before halftime, balancing touchdown odds with time control. RJ and Fezzik debated analytics-driven plays and the evolving tension between strategy and entertainment, warning about over-analysis diminishing football's simplicity. Fezzik proposed rule fixes like stopping the clock on intentional penalties (“The Fezzik Rule”). Later, they covered Rams-49ers, crediting the Rams' offense and questioning Trey Lance's legacy versus Mac Jones. They discussed the Bears' improvement, Caleb Williams' mobility, and how young QBs must run to succeed early. Fezzik compared run-heavy QBs' durability risks. RJ outlined the link between rushing ability, learning curves, and NFL survival. They reviewed misleading finals like the Jets game where bad offenses combined for 47 points, Cleveland's poor road offense, and statistical anomalies between yardage, success rate, and results. Finally, they debated Texans-Jaguars' late collapse, noting Houston's comeback from 19 down, and closed on Colts-Falcons, where stats favored Indy despite a close overtime finish. RJ teased his next best bet streak continuing and wrapped with a promise to deliver Thursday's betting pod picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) RJ Bell of pregame.com joins the show to give you the best bets of Week 10.(16:00) Zo & Beetle discuss everything that was missed from this week in The Slack.(25:24) Some extended Slack. Plus, Zolak gives his MIAA projections for high school football playoffs beginning tonight.(35:54) Zo and Beetle close out the week with Fake Promo Friday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL betting for Week 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji, Dave Essler and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL contests for Week 10. NFL Week 10 brought the trio of Munaf Manji, Dave Essler, and Mackenzie Rivers together once again on RJ Bell's Dream Preview to dissect contest standings and serve up their best bets. After Week 9's modest 1–2 showing, optimism was high for a bounce back. Munaf opened with updates from the Circa Survivor, Circa Grandissimo, and SuperContest leaderboards: 288 eliminations last week left 1,769 Survivor entries alive, each now worth an implied $10,587, while 11 Grandissimo survivors chase over $627,000 apiece. The Circa Millions and SuperContest “top five” consensus picks continued to flounder at below 40% against the spread — a reminder that fading public favorites remains profitable. Shifting to picks, Dave “Uncle Dave” Essler led off with the Rams (+4.5) against the banged-up 49ers, citing Los Angeles' superior defense, healthier roster, and underrated Matthew Stafford performance from their previous matchup. Mackenzie agreed, noting the Niners' injuries and questioning San Francisco's home-field edge in a rivalry where both fanbases travel. Munaf joined the chorus, backing the Rams and highlighting Stafford's MVP-caliber form. Mackenzie's own Week 10 best bet landed on the Denver Broncos (-9) over a weary Raiders squad that had just played a 70-minute overtime thriller. His trend-based handicap pointed to 31 ATS losers in 41 similar short-week, post-OT situations, and he praised Bo Nix's steady climb to mid-tier quarterback status behind Denver's elite line play and defense. Dave and Munaf concurred, calling it a bad situational spot for Las Vegas and predicting a double-digit Denver win. Munaf's best bet was Detroit (-7.5) over Washington, framing it as a “get-right” opportunity after the Lions' stumble versus Minnesota, with Jared Goff's balanced offense poised to torch a Commanders defense that has surrendered 25+ points in four straight. Both co-hosts agreed, pointing to Washington's injuries and lost season. For Survivor contests, the panel leaned Denver, Detroit, and Pittsburgh as safe Week 10 options. Dave endorsed the underdog Steelers (+3) against the Chargers, citing Mike Tomlin's historic ATS success, while Mackenzie doubled down on Denver for his own Survivor pick. Wrapping up, Munaf reminded listeners of Pregame's new College Basketball Contest (with $1,000 in potential prizes) and the “RUSHING50” promo for discounted football subscriptions. The crew signed off with their usual banter about Twitter bans and contest momentum, confident Week 10's sharper reads — Rams grit, Broncos' altitude edge, Lions' rebound — would set a winning tone heading into midseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL week 9 recap and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) RJ Bell of Pregame.com joins the show to give you the best bets for Week 9.(11:06) We catch up on all the stories we missed from the week with The Slack.(23:57) The crew finished the show with calls on everything from the day.(36:31) Fake Promo Friday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers dive into NFL Week 9 betting. RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers deliver an intense, fast-moving breakdown of NFL Week 9 betting, loaded with sharp insights, humor, and veteran perspective. (0:00–2:44 RJ) RJ opens with a limited-time $20 for $100 Pregame.com promo, setting a self-aware tone after a cold streak before pivoting to the “six-seven” inside joke. (2:45–9:38 RJ & Fezzik) They riff on culture and YouTube memes, then dig into Fezzik's documented record, the reality of variance, and public scrutiny—RJ publicly offers to bet $1K with anyone doubting Fezzik's winning ways. They stress long-term perspective, bankroll discipline, and Fezzik's 9-of-12 winning seasons. (9:39–15:14 Fezzik) Fezzik unveils his best bet: Atlanta Falcons +0.5 first quarter vs Patriots, citing motivation, coin-toss edges, and mismatch value. RJ challenges him on quarterback health and run-defense matchups, while McKenzie supports with EPA and DVOA metrics. (15:15–24:36) They debate totals, QB injuries, and the “grand salami” of leaguewide overs, revealing how context and psychology shape numbers. (24:37–35:06 RJ) RJ fires his best bet: Houston–Denver Under 40, explaining how both teams' offenses collapse under defensive pressure, why line moves misprice QB injuries, and how coaching style (Sean Payton's conservatism) locks games into “rock fight” mode. (35:07–38:25 Mackenzie) Mackenzie counters with Colts –3 vs Steelers, supported by data showing the Steichen offense outperforming Tomlin's blitz-heavy D; RJ and Fezzik debate side vs team-total angles and line value between –2.5 and –3. (38:26–44:46 Fezzik) Fezzik adds Saints +3.5 4Q vs Rams and Panthers +3.5 4Q vs Packers, explaining how blowouts, motivation, and end-game math make late-quarter dogs profitable. RJ dissects situational trends, home/road splits, and QB rotations, endorsing both plays. (44:47–59:15) They tangent hilariously into Shakespeare, “Back to School,” and North Texas–Navy live-betting logic, turning first-quarter tempo into a masterclass in betting time segments. (59:16–1:03:38 RJ) RJ's second best bet: Arizona Under 26.5 points at Dallas (MNF), citing Kyler Murray's road, primetime, and post-injury struggles; Fezzik cautions against underestimating Dallas's weak D. (1:07:14–1:10:22 Fezzik) Fezzik's player prop: Mahomes Over 4.5 rushes, Allen Over 7.5 rushes, backed by game-flow data and high-leverage situational running. (1:14:45–1:20:27 RJ) RJ leans Chiefs –2.5 vs Bills, defending KC's underrated defense and Mahomes's playoff-like motivation. (1:25:03–1:30:04) They hit Chargers –3 vs Titans, praising Harbaugh's 15-4 ATS record on East-coast trips, and (1:30:05–1:33:12) explore 49ers run game props vs Giants. (1:33:53–end) Final lightning round: Bears to score first vs Bengals, quick-hit leans, and closing banter on variance, sharp edges, and humility in handicapping. Featuring: RJ Bell (@RJinVegas) | Steve Fezzik (@FezzikSports) | Mackenzie Rivers (@mackinRivers)Topics: NFL Week 9 best bets, first-quarter/4Q angles, totals logic, QB prop edges, and how to read line value like a pro.

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers break down everything that happened for NFL Week 8. RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik, and Mackenzie Rivers recap NFL Week 8, beginning with RJ joking about bagels before diving into betting trends. They note that favorites dominated and spreads barely mattered, leaving teasers and parlays heavy on Kansas City exposure. Fezzik observes that this week's final scores were mostly fair reflections, without many misleading results. The trio then shift into a long discussion about gambling integrity, comparing insider sports info to stock-market crimes. RJ argues that injury and lineup leaks are like insider trading and should carry harsh penalties. They cite NBA and college cases—LeBron injury rumors, Billy Walters, trainers leaking info—and imagine coded Twitter “dead drops” for illicit tips. RJ stresses that while some data like “LeBron out” has modest betting value, when players underperform deliberately or fake participation it becomes true corruption. They call for severe lifetime bans for manipulating personal stats, while leaks should draw lighter suspensions. Prop-bet abuse and small limits follow; Fezzik suggests $200 caps to deter fixing. They praise monitoring systems such as U.S. Integrity that now flag irregular betting instantly, citing the caught Alabama baseball coach. RJ says AI and DraftKings-style tracking would have exposed Donaghy within weeks. After that, they pivot to NFL: criticizing Harbaugh and the Ravens' handling of Lamar Jackson's surprise absence, speculating that transparency rules need enforcement. They analyze that game, calling the 30-16 Ravens win a “phony final” where Baltimore overperformed. Next comes Tampa Bay's misleading 22-3 over New Orleans—“ten-three at best,” Fezzik says—before RJ celebrates a same-game-parlay win. They review the Jets-Bengals comeback, noting lucky two-point conversions and that modern analytics justify going for two down eight. They dissect Bills, Giants, Steelers, and Packers games, emphasizing how late-game yardage can distort stats. RJ calls Cincinnati's defense “donezo.” They highlight teams awful versus the run (Giants, Bengals, Ravens) and conclude Pittsburgh's defense is overrated. Green Bay's D, by contrast, grades top five by EPA. The pair debate coaching: RJ says O'Connell is top five but mysteriously poor in night games, while Fezzik defends him. They agree the Vikings' O-line injuries keep them fragile. Closing out, they praise Belichick's Patriots for exposing Cleveland's travel defense, mock Dallas's showboating after Denver's blowout, and observe that great offense vs. great defense matchups often yield one-sided results. The show ends with schedule notes for next week's taping and RJ joking about his underdog pick and podcast timing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and SleepyJ dive into NFL Week 8 player props. Description: NFL Week 8 is here and @MunafManji teams up with @SleepyJ to break down their top player props, best bets, and anytime touchdown scorers across the weekend slate! From Daniel Jones' pass attempts to Bijan Robinson's rushing + receiving yard total, the guys hit every position — QB, RB, WR, and TE — with stats, trends, and betting logic you can trust.

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers recap NFL Week 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL Week 7 betting and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Bell and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL week 6 recap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices