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A great Tuesday edition of BangTheBook Radio came your way on December 18, as host Adam Burke hung out with two of our favorite guests. We started off the show with Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, to tap into Week 16 with thoughts and predictions on Ravens vs. Chargers, Bills vs. Patriots, and Texans vs. Eagles. The guys also took an extended look into the hockey world to discuss handicapping around the holiday break and what angles could be in play this week. Ralph Michaels from WagerTalk.com was back on the program this week to chat some college football and some NFL. Adam and Ralph hit the four bowl games coming up on Saturday to discuss the Birmingham Bowl, Armed Forces Bowl, the Dollar General Bowl, and the Hawaii Bowl. They also talked about college basketball this week, including a couple of plays from Ralph and what he's doing with home court advantage around the holidays.
A whole lot of different betting topics and markets were discussed on this Tuesday edition of BangTheBook Radio with two very smart and savvy handicapping minds. Host Adam Burke started off the program with Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline. The guys chatted about Jaguars vs. Bills and Browns vs. Bengals on the NFL side. They also took a look at this holiday week in the NHL with a busy schedule for the majority of the league's teams. How do those situational spots factor in? They also talked about Tiger vs. Phil and the showdown in Las Vegas on Friday at Shadow Creek Golf Course in the $9 million match. Ralph Michaels from WagerTalk.com joined us for some college basketball and college football betting tips and predictions. The guys talked about the challenges of neutral-site tournaments and the lack of rest that teams will face. They also touched on early adjustments and developments that have caught Ralph's attention so far. On the college football side, the guys talked about rivalry games and if they require a different handicap. They hit Colorado State vs. Air Force, Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss, and Oklahoma vs. West Virginia and Ralph's top technical and situational plays.
Tuesday editions of BangTheBook Radio are overflowing with information because we cover a wide variety of sports betting markets with two very experienced bettors. Host Adam Burke started the show with Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline. The guys chatted about Packers vs. Seahawks and Steelers vs. Jaguars on the NFL side and then moved on to college basketball, as we got Brian's tips for how to narrow down the card. The RSM Classic is this week's golf event and the last one before most players take a break, so the guys hit that event and some of Brian's picks. Ralph Michaels from WagerTalk.com joined us to chat college basketball and college football on today's show. Adam and Ralph continued yesterday's discussion with Kyle Hunter about bankroll management. They also talked about making early-season adjustments and studying box scores. They hit on some of Ralph's top games for this week and some interesting matchups before switching over to college football. The guys talked about West Virginia vs. Oklahoma State and also Arizona State vs. Oregon. Ralph added his free picks for his top situational and top technical plays of the week.
Happy College Basketball Day! We'll talk CBB today, but we'll start things off with Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline to chat some NFL, NHL, and a little bit of golf. The guys opened up the segment talking Bills vs. Jets and also Saints vs. Bengals. They talked about Vegas vs. Toronto tonight in pucks and discussed some other NHL betting tips. The OHL Classic at Mayakoba is this week's PGA Tour event and the guys had thoughts on that one as well. Then it was time for college hoops. Ralph Michaels from WagerTalk.com joined us to talk college basketball as the season kicks off tonight. They looked at college basketball home court and how to handicap early-season tournaments. The guys touched on the two huge games with Michigan State vs. Kansas and Kentucky vs. Duke. Then they looked at Ralph's top picks this evening and this week. On the college football side, the guys hit on Miami vs. Georgia Tech and Wisconsin vs. Penn State before discussing Ralph's top situational and technical plays for Week 11.
Host Adam Burke had a lot to discuss on this Tuesday edition of BangTheBook Radio with two well-respected voices in the business. We started things off with Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline to chat some Week 9 NFL and also the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open at TPC Summerlin. It's right in Brian's backyard, so he had some thoughts and takes on the tournament. Ralph Michaels from WagerTalk.com joined us for some college basketball and college football discussion. The guys hit on some nuggets that Ralph has found in his research and some of the ways in which he's looking to attack the market next week. On the college football side, the guys hit Temple vs. UCF, Pitt vs. Virginia, and Colorado vs. Arizona.
Two smart and savvy industry veterans joined host Adam Burke on the Tuesday October 23 edition of BangTheBook Radio to cover a variety of sports betting markets. Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline was first on the program, as the guys hit up the NFL for some thoughts on Jets vs. Bears and also Colts vs. Raiders. They also took a look at tonight's big NHL card for some betting angles and some of Brian's preferred bets. The WGC-HSBC Champions event kicks off tomorrow night in China, so Adam and Brian discussed some picks to win that event and some betting angles regarding European Tour players. Professional handicapper Ralph Michaels was next on the program, as the guys talked about college basketball season preparations from building power ratings to tools to use in your research. Then it was time for the NFL, with thoughts on Broncos vs. Chiefs and Packers vs. Rams. On the college football side, the guys hit Miami vs. Boston College, Georgia vs. Florida, and then Iowa vs. Penn State.
Host Adam Burke was back on the mic on Tuesday for a new edition of BangTheBook Radio. Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline was today's first guest, as the guys took a look at Week 7 in the NFL with thoughts on Patriots vs. Bears and also Texans vs. Jaguars. They looked at a big NHL betting card for Tuesday night to find some edges and some plays. Then the guys took a quick look at the CJ Cup at Nine Bridges PGA Tour event this weekend to find some betting angles. Ralph Michaels from WagerTalk.com was next on the program with some early-season NBA betting tips and strategies as that season gets underway tonight. Then the guys dug in on Week 7 in the NFL with a look at Broncos vs. Cardinals and also Titans vs. Chargers with some interesting numbers on London games. On the college side, the guys hit Cincinnati vs. Temple, UCF vs. East Carolina per listener request, Virginia vs. Duke, Oklahoma vs. TCU, and Memphis vs. Missouri. Ralph also shared his top situational and technical plays with our listeners.
We are approaching our 1,000th episode of content on BangTheBook Radio, which is quite an achievement and we're very proud of that. We got one episode closer on October 9 with host Adam Burke and guests Brian Blessing and Ralph Michaels. During the Betting the Board segment with Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, the guys talked NFL, NHL, and golf, as they looked at Bears vs. Dolphins, Bills vs. Texans, the October 9 NHL card, and the CIMB Classic at TPC Kuala Lumpur. Ralph Michaels from WagerTalk.com joined us for the Capping the Card segment, as the guys looked at Chargers vs. Browns and also Seahawks vs. Raiders, as we get our first London game this week. On the college side, the guys hit Texas Tech vs. TCU, Miami vs. Virginia, Texas A&M vs. South Carolina, Colorado vs. USC, Ole Miss vs. Arkansas, and Ralph's top situational and technical plays of the week.
Two veterans of the business join us on Tuesdays, as we chat with Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and also Ralph Michaels from WagerTalk.com. Host Adam Burke talked some NFL with Mr. Blessing to start off the show, as the guys looked at Colts vs. Patriots on Thursday Night Football and also Titans vs. Bills. The NHL season also starts on Wednesday, so Adam and Brian, who hosts Vegas Hockey Hotline, talked about some NHL betting tips to use to your advantage as the season goes along and also looked at some teams Brian is looking to back and looking to fade at the outset. With Ralph Michaels, it was a full-on football segment. The guys talked about Ravens vs. Browns and Falcons vs. Steelers on the NFL side of things and then looked at Georgia Tech vs. Louisville, LSU vs. Florida, Arizona State vs. Colorado, Kentucky vs. Texas A&M, and Oklahoma vs. Texas on the college football side. Ralph finished out the segment with his situational and technical plays of the week.
We had a jampacked show for you on Tuesday as we hit three sports betting markets with a detailed look at the Ryder Cup. Host Adam Burke opened up the show with Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline to talk about Week 4 in the NFL with thoughts on Vikings vs. Rams and Dolphins vs. Patriots. Then the guys broke down the Ryder Cup with favored Team USA against Team Europe at Le Golf National. They talked about top point scorer props and projected the overall winner. Ralph Michaels from WagerTalk.com was next on the horn, as the guys took a detailed look at Week 4 in the NFL and Week 5 in college football. They discussed Week 4 adjustments and season-to-date strength of schedule. Then they looked at Jets vs. Jaguars and Browns vs. Raiders. On the college side, they talked again about strength of schedule and mismatches for Week 5. By listener request, they hit South Carolina vs. Kentucky, Indiana vs. Rutgers, BYU vs. Washington, Oklahoma State vs. Kansas, and Stanford vs. Notre Dame. Instead of the Pick Six segment, Ralph shared his situational and technical plays of the week.
Three different sports betting markets will be covered on this Tuesday August 21 edition of BangTheBook Radio. Host Adam Burke will talk with Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline first, as the guys take a look at Week 3 of the NFL Preseason and also break down The Northern Trust, the first event in the FedEx Cup playoffs. It's "Dress Rehearsal" Week in the NFL, so Adam and Brian will look at teams with choices to make and evaluate how coaches will handle these games. On the golf side, after a near-miss at the PGA Championship, is this the week for Tiger Woods to get a win? Ralph Michaels, professional handicapper from WagerTalk.com, joins us to chat NFL Preseason and also college football. The guys will talk about some NFL betting angles for Week 3 of the preseason and then transition to the college side. Ralph has a few key betting points for Week 0 and Week 1 and the guys will also look at Wyoming vs. New Mexico State and Hawaii vs. Colorado State. A detailed breakdown of the Sun Belt Conference will wrap up today's show.
We've got a strong show coming your way on the Tuesday August 14 edition of BangTheBook Radio. Host Adam Burke will talk about Week 1 of the preseason with Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, and the adjustments that we are seeing for Week 2. Adam and Brian will talk about some important handicapping tips for this week of NFLX that you definitely do not want to overlook. Also, the guys will chat about the field for the Wyndham Championship, an event with some very good betting angles. Ralph Michaels, professional handicapper from WagerTalk.com, joins us to give some of his thoughts on Week 2 of the NFL Preseason and also Conference USA in college football. Adam and Ralph will about some betting angles that he is looking at for this week's set of games, including the adjustments in the totals market. Then the guys will take a real deep dive into a fascinating under-the-radar conference in college football with some good betting tips and analysis.
We're pushing our way through the middle of the work week and our first full week of shows on BangTheBook Radio with this Wednesday edition of the broadcast. Host Adam Burke will be joined at the start by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, to chat NFL Preseason Betting as we look ahead to Week 1 on Thursday night and also the PGA Championship at Bellerive Country Club. The guys will touch on the favorites, the prop bets, and some of Brian's top picks. Next up, Bryan Leonard joins us to talk about his outstanding MLB season and discuss what has been working for him when it comes to betting on baseball. With the transition to football underway, the guys will discus the challenges of shifting focus from a great season to prepare for the start of a new season in another sport. They'll talk about Bryan's process for setting up power ratings, his home field advantage calculations, and then touch on Bryan's all-time best conference, the MAC.
Brian Blessing, Host, Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline. Mike Brown, Executive Director, MB events. Chris Morris, Head Coach, U of A Golden Bears Football Team.
Matt Sammon, Director of Broadcasting, Tampa Bay Lightning. John Walton, Play by Play voice, Washington Capitals. Brian Blessing, Host, Sportsbook live and Vegas Hockey Hotline. It's our final show prior to the Confrence finals, Enjoy every second of the East and West finals starting tommorow night at 6pm on 630 CHED!
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Three guests joined us today on BangTheBook Radio, as we did a double show to make up for not having one on Monday. Host Adam Burke started by talking college basketball and NHL with Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline. With all of our guests, Adam talked with them about what worked and what didn't from a college basketball betting standpoint, so that was a conversation with Brian, along with some NHL. Tony George of Doc's Sports was next up, as the guys chatted about some NIT, CBI, and CIT before looking at the Final Four matchups. They talked about what worked for Tony and what didn't during both the college basketball and NBA seasons. Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com joined us to talk Final Four, March Madness, and more. The guys had a long talk about how the futures played out that they have been discussing and also about the Final Four games. They answered a listener question about futures and looked ahead to National Championship matchups. They also hit on what worked and didn't work for Kyle during the college basketball season.
A new edition of BangTheBook Radio came your way on Tuesday, as host Adam Burke and his two guests covered a variety of sports betting markets. Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline was the first to join us, as he and Adam talked NHL, with a focus on eliminated teams and the Central Division. Betting tips that included a pick from Brian tonight were a good way to start us off. Between guests, Adam took some time to chat about Major League Baseball, with some injury updates that are of note and also some minor league transactions that stand out. Adam talked about those key injuries and what they mean for season win total bets and the teams that are afflicted by the bad news. Finally, Tony George of Doc's Sports joined us to chat the right side of the bracket for the Sweet 16 and a little NBA at the end. The guys discussed Villanova vs. WVU, Purdue vs. Texas Tech, Kansas vs. Clemson, and Syracuse vs. Duke. They also hit on the NBA Western Conference, with a focus on the tough spot for the New Orleans Pelicans.
We'll be cramming basically five days worth of shows into four blocks of radio this week, which means that we have a change for today's show. Host Adam Burke will start things out with Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for some discussion about hockey, but the guys will also talk college basketball. They'll talk about betting angles following overtime games, as we had four in the NHL on Monday and a team in action that has played five straight. On the college hoops side, they'll discuss the MAC and Atlantic 10 conference tournaments. Tony George of Doc's Sports joins us next, as the guys take an in-depth look at the Big 12 Conference Tournament, which begins tomorrow. The guys will talk about the betting angles, the matchups, and the draws for these respective schools. Tony will also spend some time with us on the AAC Tournament, as team he knows well from the Missouri Valley in Wichita State tries to take down the title. Finally, we'll chat with Brad Powers of BradPowersSports.com about the Pac-12, ACC, and SEC Conference Tournaments. These are three interesting leagues with a lot of different betting considerations. Brad will tell us about the betting angles he's looking to play and some of the matchups that he is looking to exploit this week with these deep fields.
We're keeping this BangTheBook Radio train rolling down the tracks with the Tuesday edition of the show. Host Adam Burke will be joined by two guests today to talk some NHL, college basketball, and NBA. We'll start things off with Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, as we recap the Trade Deadline and look to see if there are any new futures of interest on the board. The guys will also take a look at Tuesday night's card to find some value. Tony George of Doc's Sports will join us for a breakdown of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament and some NBA betting thoughts for Tuesday's card. Arch Madness tips off on Wednesday, so we'll get Tony's thoughts on the odds, the matchups, and the top team in the league in Loyola-Chicago. He'll also share some of his betting tips for Tuesday night's NBA card with six games, including some tankers and some teams with a lot to play for.
We keep pushing forward this week on BangTheBook Radio with a new Tuesday edition of the show. Host Adam Burke will be joined by two Vegas veterans, as Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline joins us, and we'll also chat with professional handicapper Tony George from Doc's Sports. Adam and Brian will start with a look at the futures board for the Stanley Cup, with Tampa Bay and Vegas out in front as the Trade Deadline approaches. They'll talk about some derivative bets like playing the puck line or the first period lines and the possible values that can come along with that. They'll also look at tonight's card and throw in some Trade Deadline thoughts along the way. Tony George will chat some post-All-Star Break NBA with us on today's show. We'll get Tony's thoughts on how to approach the games coming out of the only prolonged time off for NBA players over the course of the season. Play resumes on Thursday, so you'll have a lot of time to ponder these talking points. The guys will also talk about some general NBA betting tips that Tony has and then take a look at a couple of games on tonight's college basketball card with West Virginia vs. Baylor and Indiana vs. Nebraska.
Two guests will join us on the Valentine's Day Eve edition of BangTheBook Radio, as host Adam Burke fires up the show for another day. Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline will be today's first guest. The guys will chat about all of the goal scoring that we're seeing this season with three more overs last night. They'll also hit on the Pacific Division and the Vegas Golden Knights. The Trade Deadline is coming, so they'll hit on the big deals that would have the most impact for teams. Finally, they'll look at the big Tuesday night card. Tony George from Doc's Sports will also join us to chat Missouri Valley Conference college basketball. We've been talking about conference specialization as we transition to college hoops and this is one of Tony's specialties. The guys will talk about home court advantages in this league and also look at Tuesday's only game and preview the games coming up on Wednesday as well.
The world of sports keeps moving forward, even without the NFL, as we move a day farther away from Super Bowl 52, but a day closer to the start of a new season. Two guests will join host Adam Burke on the Tuesday edition of BangTheBook Radio, as Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline and old friend Tony George of Doc's Sports share their insights on a variety of topics. With Brian, the guys will put a wrap on Super Bowl LII from the perspective of both teams and the sportsbooks. It is also a busy night in the NHL with a lot of intriguing spots for teams. Tony George makes his return to the program to chat some Big 12 college basketball as we continue our focus on that betting market. An exciting game between West Virginia and Oklahoma last night and two more games in that conference tonight will be the basis for a discussion of the conference as a whole and the challenges of betting a league in which everybody beats everybody. Tony has a lot of experience in college hoops and will be a valuable resource for a breakdown of this league.
A day closer to Super Bowl LII and we're ready to keep bringing the insight and analysis that you've come to expect from BangTheBook Radio. Host Adam Burke will have two guests today, as he chats with Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, about Super Bowl 52, the prop bets, and the return of the NHL from the All-Star Break. The guys will discuss how little Patriots money we've seen in the marketplace and how some Vegas books have already gone to -4. They'll also hit some of Brian's favorite Super Bowl props and talk about the NHL games for Tuesday night's card. Adam recorded a segment with Marc Meltzer, a freelance man about town in Vegas to discuss some of the restaurants and viewing parties that those heading out to Sin City for the Big Game or for March Madness may want to consider. This was a good segment for anybody that hasn't been out to Las Vegas for a while or those that are unsure about how it works for big events like this.
On we go into another edition of BangTheBook Radio. Host Adam Burke will start things off with Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, to chat about the early Super Bowl LII lines and the movement that we've seen so far. Prop bets are also out very early this year, so we have a lot of those to consider already as well. They also discussed the NHL All-Star Break and if the NHL should be handicapped differently this week. Adam asked Brian if he sees any teams coming out hot following the layoff and if he sees some teams coming out sluggish as we head towards the Trade Deadline. We also welcomed back Ed Feng of The Power Rank to discuss Super Bowl LII and spend a little bit of time on tonight's college basketball card. Adam and Ed chatted about what the betting market has said about the Eagles vs. Patriots game thus far and also highlighted some key matchups that look likely to influence the way this game is broken down. They also talked about Ed's approach to prop betting and what his early thoughts are. On the college basketball side, the guys looked at a few of tonight's marquee games and looked for some other edges in the data that is out there.
Host Adam Burke has some interesting topics to chat about with today's guests, Brian Blessing and Ed Feng, as we touch on some key handicapping concepts in different markets. We'll start with Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, to chat some NFL playoffs and NHL betting. The Conference Championship games are coming up with Jaguars vs. Patriots and Vikings vs. Eagles, so we got Brian's thoughts on the lines and those matchups. On the NHL side, the guys talked about handicapping goaltenders, whether "having a team's number" matters, and day games. Ed Feng of ThePowerRank.com joined us to chat about some college basketball betting futures. With Selection Sunday now less than two months away, looking ahead to March Madness betting opportunities makes a lot of sense. Ed has his own set of metrics and models to evaluate college basketball teams, so we'll ask him about the data that he uses and then take advantage of that data to isolate some teams that are good futures bets to make in hopes of turning a nice profit.
It is a slow go for a lot of people this morning after last night's big game, but we're ready to get it going once again on BangTheBook Radio. Host Adam Burke will start things off with Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline. The guys will touch on yesterday's game and then take a look ahead to this weekend's Divisional Round in the NFL playoffs with Falcons vs. Eagles, Titans vs. Patriots, Jaguars vs. Steelers, and Saints vs. Vikings. They'll also hit on the bye week betting angles in the NHL to help listeners with their hockey betting. Philip Rossman-Reich from Orlando Magic Daily joins us for an update on the NBA. There are a lot of key players dealing with injuries right now, so the guys will highlight some of those specific players and what their absences mean for their teams. They'll also look at how teams adjust to injuries and see if there are any injuries that are really flying under the radar. The midpoint of the season has passed, so Adam and Philip will talk about some surprises and some disappoinments and hit on some buy low teams and some sell high teams.
A great Tuesday show comes your way on BangTheBook Radio with host Adam Burke this week. We'll welcome back last week's first-time guest Brian Blessing from Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline to chat some NFL for Week 16. The guys will chat about how favorites are simply crushing the books this season and about how we see some indication of that in this week's betting lines. They'll also hit on handicapping NFL motivation and three games this week, with the Falcons vs. Saints, Rams vs. Titans, and Bills vs. Patriots. Philip Rossman-Reich from Orlando Magic Daily joins us to chat some NBA in the second part of today's show. They'll talk about this week in the NBA, with the league-wide off day on Saturday and Sunday's marquee set of games for the Christmas holiday. They'll talk about which teams are best equipped to handle the scheduling spots around the day off with lots of scheduling spots. The NBA is a star-driven league, but outside of those stars, some guys have a huge impact. Philip will discuss some of those guys that really have a big input in how things happen and they'll also look at several games over the next two days.
We've got three new voices coming your way on BangTheBook Radio for this Tuesday edition of the show. Host Adam Burke will start things out by talking hockey with Brian Blessing, who is the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline out in Sin City. We'll chat with him about the Vegas Golden Knights and what expansion to Las Vegas has done in terms of the hockey betting market. He'll also shed some light on some of his NHL betting tips. Next up, we'll chat with Dave Mason of BetOnline Sportsbook. The first round of bowl games are coming up on Saturday, so we'll get a betting odds report from BetOnline and see where the public and where the sharp guys are coming in for the New Orleans Bowl, Las Vegas Bowl, New Mexico Bowl, and Camellia Bowl. He'll also shed some light on the NFL betting action for Broncos vs. Colts, Chargers vs. Chiefs, and Rams vs. Seahawks. We'll wrap things up with Ed Feng of The Power Rank with some interesting thoughts on college football bowl pools. Those bowl contests are always interesting and many require confidence points for your college football picks. Ed has a strategy that he wants to share with us that taps into his analytics background and that should make for some good radio.
Brian Blessing, Host of Vegas Hockey Hotline on AM 1400 KSHP.