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Sports betting simplified. That's the goal of BettingPros as we aim to bring advice from the most accurate sources while setting up a strong foundation for future wagers. Host Joe Pisapia adeptly navigates the nuances of sports betting from individual player analysis, to team form, coaching habits, and more. Filled with strong analysis, humor, and a diverse group of guests, we'll be your guide each and every week.
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May 27, 2022 • 27min
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid: Final UEFA Champions League - Best Bets, Free Picks and Predictions! (Ep. 173)
One team will lift the Champions League trophy on Saturday when Liverpool and Real Madrid collide in the 2022 UEFA Champions League final at Stade de France in Paris. Liverpool is looking to pull off a treble of trophies -- FA Cup, the Champions League, and the EFL Cup -- something that hasn't been done by any team since Manchester United in 1999. So Thomas Viola and Nigel Staley are here to help you find the best betting opportunities to help you cash! Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Who will win the Champions League? - 0:02:06 UCL Final Odds - 0:06:34 What is 3-Way Betting? - 0:09:00 Real Madrid: Behind the Scenes - 0:10:40 Betting the Total Market - 0:13:00 What Impact will the Refs Have? - 0:15:40 Goal Scoring Props - 0:19:30 Final Predictions - 0:24:45 Closing Arguments - 0:25:45See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 17, 2022 • 25min
COMPLETE Betting Guide to the 2022 PGA Championship: Odds, Pairings & FREE PICKS (Ep. 172)
Thomas Viola is joined by Josh Perry of Action Network to break down the field for the PGA Championship this week at Southern Hills, give out their best bets, hear from the course's Senior Caddie and more! Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Who are the Betting Favorites? - 0:01:50 Josh’s Favorites - 0:02:30 Weather Factors - 0:05:00 Viktor Hovland - 0:08:15 Importance of Short Game - 0:09:45 Expected Final Score Range - 0:13:00 Tiger Woods - 0:16:45 Picking Matchups - 0:19:35 Favorign Scramble Players - 0:21:20 Recap - 0:23:10 Closing Arguments - 0:26:00See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 17, 2022 • 34min
2022 NFL Schedule Release Breakdown, Team Predictions & NFL Win Totals (Ep. 171)
Thomas Viola is joined by Jeff Parles to talk about the NFL schedule release, break down some team win totals, and talk about the best strategies for team win total betting! Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Knowing the Schedule - 0:01:00 How to bet Win Totals: - 0:02:00 New York Jets Win Totals - 0:08:30 Kansas City Chiefs Win Totals - 0:14:00 San Francisco 49ers Win Total - 0:19:30 Green Bay Packers Win Total - 0:23:20 Cincinnati Bengals Win Total - 0:29:50 In-Season Adjusted Totals - 0:31:00 Closing Arguments - 0:33:00See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 2022 • 27min
Why You CAN'T Parlay Props and Other Betting Mistakes You're Making [How To Lock in Profit] (Ep. 170)
Thomas Viola is joined by former Las Vegas Bookmaker Aaron Kessler to discuss why you can't bet correlated parlays, betting with models, creating middles, when to hedge, and more! Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 What is a Correlated Bet? - 0:00:50 Why you CAN'T parlay props - 0:04:00 The Benefit of Same Game Parlays - 0:06:04 How to Get an Edge vs. The Sportsbook - 0:08:20 The Best Betting Models to Follow - 0:11:27 How to Middle your bets - 0:16:20 When Should You Hedge your bets? - 0:23:45 Can You Trust Free Picks on Social Media? - 0:24:45 Closing Arguments - 0:26:16See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 6, 2022 • 23min
UFC 274 Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions (Ep. 169)
Thomas Viola is joined by Louis Finocchiaro to discuss the best bets on the entire UFC 274 card!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 5, 2022 • 32min
Your COMPLETE Betting Guide to the Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown | How to Bet + WIN! (Ep. 168)
Thomas Viola is joined by Dan Silver (Racetrack Television Network) to break down the Kentucky Derby field. Find out the best horses to bet on, what strategies to use to bet on the Kentucky Derby, and more! Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Betting The Top 3 Finishes - 0:04:20 Who are the Derby Favorites? - 0:08:45 Bob Baffert Trained Horses - 0:12:20 Longshots You Should Keep an Eye On - 0:13:20 The Importance of Prep Races - 0:21:35 How Weather Affects the Race - 0:24:30 The Most Common Betting Mistakes - 0:26:45 The Final Lap - 0:32:00See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 2022 • 27min
NHL Playoff Betting Preview: Picks, Predictions and Odds (Ep. 167)
NHL expert Ian Cameron of The Ice Guys Podcast joins Thomas Viola to break down the best futures bets, series prices, props, and more for the Stanley Cup Playoffs Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Stanley Cup Predictions - 0:02:45 Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators - 0:05:00 Good Goalies, Better Odds - 0:06:55 LA Kings vs Edmonton Oilers - 0:09:10 Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning - 0:11:07 Who's The Biggest Sleeper in the Playoffs? - 0:16:50 The President’s Trophy Curse - 0:19:52 Finding Value in the Long Shots - 0:22:43 Closing Arguments - 0:25:15See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 2022 • 43min
10 Best Prop Bets and Free Picks for the 2022 NFL Draft (Ep. 166)
Thomas Viola is joined by Matt Freedman and Eliot Crist to get each of their top 5 favorite bets for the 2022 NFL Draft! Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 How many Draft Props do the guys have? - 0:2:20 Matt’s First Bet - 0:7:00 Betting the First Overall Pick - 0:8:45 No RBs Selected in Round 1 - 0:11:33 John Metchie III Draft Position - 0:13:20 Sam Howell Draft Position - 0:15:00 Quay Walker Draft Position - 0:17:53 Sky Moore Draft Position - 0:19:12 Drake London Draft Position - 0:22:11 First Safety Taken Off the Board - 0:25:41 Skyy Moore Parlay Opportunities - 0:32:11 Tyler Linderbaum Draft Position - 0:34:06 Tips on Betting the NFL Draft - 0:35:24 Closing Arguments - 0:37:01 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 22, 2022 • 39min
Why No-Run First Innings Are a Trap (Ep. 165)
Thomas Viola is joined by Jason Weingarten, also known as Spreadapedia, to discuss what makes no run first innings a bad bet and to find out why so many bettors keep falling for those bets. Sponsors: Sleeper - Download the Sleeper app today to play their new over/under game. Use promo code "bettingpros" when you deposit and Sleeper will match your deposit up to $100. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 20, 2022 • 17min
How to Make Money Betting on the USFL (Ep. 164)
Thomas Viola makes his BettingPros Podcast debut and is joined by Superbook at the Westgate's John Murray to break down Week 1 of the USFL, and talk about how bettors could find an advantage in leagues like this. Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 Finding an Edge to Bet - 0:00:27 How You Can Win - 0:02:12 Who Are These Guys? - 0:04:12 How Can Rule Changes Effect Your Bet? - 0:05:21 Arbitrage Betting - 0:08:00 Is This Just Another AAF? - 0:10:20 Are There High Scoring Opportunities - 0:13:20See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


