The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast
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Named "Best Betting Podcast or Radio Show" by the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association, welcome to the undisputed podcast destination for serious bettors of NFL football and beyond. We dedicate ourselves to serving gamblers, and that's why we deliver four best-in-class episodes every week during the NFL season. But even after the season ends, gamblers still hear best-in-class betting content every week, so they're ready to profit on the NFL and beyond, every month of the year. So if the game means more to you, this podcast is your best bet. Under center are top Action Network's analysts and handicapping veterans like Chris Raybon, Brandon Anderson and the incomparable Stuckey. They're joined by veteran journalists, professional gamblers and data obsessives like “The Oddsmaker” Sean Koerner, Action Network’s Director of Predictive Analytics and a 3-time #1 ranked FantasyPros NFL expert. Together our crew provides the best analytics-driven projections, injury updates, and actionable gambling talk, with sage advice on betting market inefficiencies, avoiding misleading trends and so much more. Listeners can download or stream episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and other podcast platforms, where they can check out past episodes and rate, review and subscribe to the show. For more great sports gambling and fantasy content, including up-to-the-minute fantasy updates, custom bet tracking and analytics, check out ActionNetwork.com, our Twitter page @ActionNetworkHQ, or download the Action Network’s free award-winning mobile app for iOS and Android.
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May 9, 2019 • 1h 17min
2019 Fantasy Football Top 200 Rankings Preview
Matthew Freedman, Sean Koerner and Chris Raybon preview their 2019 Top 200 fantasy football rankings. Our experts break down each fantasy position and recommend players to buy or fade at their current ADP. They discuss Todd Gurley’s health issues, debate Josh Jacobs’ Year 1 potential, and discuss Sammy Watkins’ upside without Tyreek Hill. They also offer their deep sleeper picks at each position, and Raybon and Freedman hype Kyler Murray to obscene levels.General Strategy (2:35)Quarterbacks (6:06)Running Backs (22:42)Wide Receivers (38:36)Tight Ends (1:01:24)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 3, 2019 • 1h 4min
Post-NFL Draft Reaction & Analysis
Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz react to the 2019 NFL Draft, highlight standout rookies at each position and discuss dynasty fantasy rankings and strategy. The guys debate the fantasy outlook for A.J. Brown and Mecole Hardman, feature Miles Sanders as an under-rated running back prospect for the Eagles and salivate over Kyler Murray’s potential in Arizona. They also cover Freedman’s recently-released rookie rankings and top-200 dynasty rankings.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 24, 2019 • 1h 4min
2019 NFL Mock Draft & Player Props
Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz break down Freedman’s first round NFL mock draft and uncover value in the player props betting market. In the process, they tackle some of the draft’s most intriguing storylines, including: Will there be a blockbuster top-10 draft pick trade? Could the Raiders surprise everyone and trade up to take Kyler Murray at no. 1 overall? Is Josh Jacobs a first round running back? And, could the Giants seriously pass up Dwayne Haskins for Daniel Jones?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 17, 2019 • 55min
2019 NFL Win Totals & Futures
The boys are back! Matthew Freedman, Sean Koerner and Chris Raybon reunite to discuss NFL win totals and futures bets for the coming season. Our experts pull back the curtain on their projection methodology, each provides his top five win totals to bet for 2019, and they even throw in their favorite Super Bowl picks. Are the Cardinals poised for a modest comeback? Did the Texans get hosed with their difficult schedule? And – most importantly – are the Browns a Team of Destiny bound for Super Bowl greatness?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 12, 2019 • 53min
The Green Dot City Action NFL Franchise
Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz discuss NFL free agency with a curiously intriguing format. Freedman serves as the architect an owner of a fictional 33rd NFL team composed solely of players not currently on an NFL roster. That team – named the Green Dot City Action – features all kinds of interesting characters, including Terrell Owens and Johnny Manziel as players and Rob Gronkowski, Tony Romo and Steve Spurrier on the coaching staff. The guys also recap recent free agency moves and discuss some NFL Draft props.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 3, 2019 • 33min
The AAF is Dead, Long Live the AAF
Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz pour one out for the now-defunct Alliance of American Football. They reminisce over the league’s highs and lows – the rise and fall of Aaron Murray, the reintroduction of Johnny Football to American television sets, world-record dog frisbee tosses and more. They also discuss what the league got right and which players deserve a second chance in the NFL.Why did the AAF Fail? (4:15)What Happens with Futures Bets? (6:01)Orlando Apollos = League Champs? (8:07)AAF Players that Deserve an NFL Shot (11:11)Favorite Moments from the Season (20:39)What the NFL can learn from the AAF (23:53)Pivoting to the NFL Draft (26:14)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 28, 2019 • 49min
AAF Week 8 Breakdown
Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz return to break down AAF matchups for Week 8. Orlando and Birmingham stand out as big favorites to back this week, Ian highlights Greg Ward Jr. as a great value play in DFS, and Freedman climbs back aboard the Sank Tank. The guys also debate whether or not Trent Richardson deserves a second chance in the NFL, and oh yeah – Freedman also tells a horse erection story.Playoff Picture (3:52)Orlando Apollos at Memphis Express (6:07)San Diego Fleet at Salt Lake Stallions (13:30)Atlanta Legends at Birmingham Iron (23:40)San Antonio Commanders at Arizona Hotshots (33:02)DFS Strategy (41:31)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 27, 2019 • 32min
Rob Gronkowski's Retirement
Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz react to Rob Gronkowski’s retirement, reflect on his career, and look forward to the effect his absence may have on the 2019 football season. They debate whether or not Gronk is the GOAT tight end and discuss New England’s options to replace the All-Timer. They also muse on Gronk’s potential next move: Will he turn to acting? Male stripping? And could he return to football as early as this season?Gronk’s Place Among All-Time Tight Ends (2:22)What Does This Mean for New England? (10:40)2019 Fantasy Tight Ends (15:28)Patriots 2019 NFL Draft (20:25)Gronk’s Next Move (25:15)Dynasty Fantasy Strategy? (26:34)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 22, 2019 • 38min
AAF Breakdown and the Return of Johnny Football
This week in the Alliance, host Matthew Freedman welcomes Ian Hartitz as they celebrate the arrival of Johnny Football to the friendly confines of the AAF!Together the duo discusses Manziel's effect from a fantasy and spread perspective, as well as inside DFS strategy and value they see in this week's slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 20, 2019 • 59min
NFL Free Agency Recap
Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz review NFL free agency, analyzing every key trade and acquisition from on-field and fantasy perspectives. They start off with Odell Beckham’s trade to the Browns, and Freedman ends up throwing around Baker Mayfield MVP consideration. They also tackle a litany of other intriguing questions, including: Will Le’Veon Bell be undervalued in 2019 redrafts? Could the 49ers cut Jerick McKinnon? Will Tyrell Williams steal targets from AB in Oakland? And how should we project Mark Ingram in Baltimore?OBJ to the Browns (2:32)Le’Veon Bell as a Jet (7:42)DeSean Jackson Returns Home to Philly (16:29)Other Key Signings (29:02)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
