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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Mar 15, 2019 • 51min
AAF Week 6 Breakdown
Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz return to break down AAF matchups for Week 6. Now at the halfway point in the season, our experts take a look back at preseason win-totals and title odds to re-examine each team’s first-half. As always, they also take a deep dive on each matchup – this week with particular interest in Memphis-Salt Lake and Birmingham-San Diego. The guys close the show by talking DFS strategy, including minimum-priced players to target and price-hike players to potentially fade.Midseason Review (1:52)Memphis Express at Salt Lake Stallions (18:33)Arizona Hotshots at Orlando Apollos (23:20)San Antonio Commanders at Atlanta Legends (32:00)Birmingham Iron at San Diego Fleet (37:34)DFS Strategy (43:31)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 11, 2019 • 45min
Free Agency News, Rumors & Analysis (aka The Antonio Brown Podcast)
Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz break down looming NFL Free Agency, focusing heavily on Antonio Brown’s trade to the Oakland Raiders. They break down what the deal means for AB’s fantasy stock and speculate on what his absence may mean for remaining pieces of the Steelers offense. Our experts break down top free agents for each skill position group, including speculation on Nick Foles to the Jags, Le’Veon Bell to the Jets, and more.Antonio Brown to the Raiders (1:56)Fallout for Steelers Players (8:16)Free Agents Who Have Already Signed (11:41)Best Available Free Agents (15:11)Le’Veon Bell & Other FA Running Backs (21:16)Wide Receivers (31:42)Tight Ends (40:14)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 8, 2019 • 57min
AAF Week 5 Breakdown with guest Cynthia Frelund
Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz are joined by special guest Cynthia Frelund, Analytics Expert at the NFL Network, to discuss AAF Week 5. Cynthia leverages her data science to offer insight on team power rankings and the AAF’s best offensive and defensive units. Our experts speculate about a changing of the guard between Birmingham running backs Trent Richardson and Brandon Ross. Cynthia also hammers home her love for Sherman Badie, and everyone mixes in some NFL talk by discussing Antonio Brown’s potential landing spots if the Steelers indeed trade their All-Pro receiver.Top Team Units (5:20)Potential NFL Talent on AAF Rosters (12:25)Orlando Apollos at Birmingham Iron (15:05)Salt Lake Stallions at San Diego Fleet (24:22)Memphis Express at Atlanta Legends (32:06)San Antonio Commanders at Arizona Hot Shots (41:41)DFS Strategy (48:03)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 6, 2019 • 53min
NFL Combine Winners and Losers
Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz review the big winners and losers from the NFL Combine. The two hottest names going into the combine were quarterback Kyler Murray and wide receiver D.K. Metcalf, both of whom hit key measurables and vaulted their draft stock. Other skill position players such as Alex Barnes and Andy Isabella stood out for their athleticism and could provide sneaky sleeper value in the draft.Individual Drills Recap (1:40)Day 1: Offensive Linemen & Running Backs (7:49)Day 2: Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers & Tight Ends (17:55)Day 3: Defensive Linemen & Linebackers (31:42)Day 4: Defensive Backs (45:26)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 1, 2019 • 43min
AAF Week 4 Breakdown with guest Scott Barrett
Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz are joined by special guest Scott Barrett, Senior Fantasy Analyst at Pro Football Focus, to discuss AAF Week 4. Our experts break down each matchup from both DFS and betting angles and also debate whether Orlando, Birmingham or Arizona is the AAF’s best overall squad. They also debate the Iron’s defense – whether it’s the real deal, or just a weak early schedule – and Scott and Ian stan hard for quarterback Zach Mettenberger.San Diego Fleet at Memphis Express (2:40)Orlando Apollos at Salt Lake Stallions (10:34)San Antonio Commanders at Birmingham Iron (18:30)Atlanta Legends at Arizona Hotshots (27:02)General Fantasy Strategy (35:23)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.
Feb 27, 2019 • 51min
2019 NFL Combine
Expert degenerates Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz take a special detour from AAF regular season action to break down the 2019 NFL Combine. Freedman plays the part of surly curmudgeon by dispelling all hope of any all-time individual drills records being broken, but he and Ian instead offer their favorite drills props to bet in the “Underwear Olympics.” The guys break down props for the biggest names in this year’s draft class, including Kyler Murray, Greedy Williams, Nick Bosa, Devin Whtie, D.K. Metcalf and more.All-Time Combine Records (3:02)Best Drills Props to Bet (9:43)Quarterbacks (16:04)Running Backs (20:58)Wide Receivers (23:48)Secondary (28:51)Defensive Line (34:28)Miscellaneous Props (43:00)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.
Feb 21, 2019 • 51min
AAF Week 3 Breakdown with guest Evan Silva
Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz are joined by Rotoworld Senior Football Editor Evan Silva to discuss AAF Week 3. Our experts look back at the big trends and takeaways from the first two weeks of the regular season. They debate whether or not the Birmingham Iron and San Antonio Commanders are for real and explain why the Salt Lake City Stallions could surprise some people this week. They also discuss what Carolina Hurricanes’ owner Tom Dundon’s $250M investment means for the future of the AAF. And, is Trent Richardson a must-start in Fanball DFS?Thoughts on Tom Dundon (2:10)Early-Season Takeaways (5:31)Week 3 Preview: Saturday Games (13:32)Week 3 Preview: Sunday Games (29:54)Fanball Daily Fantasy Strategy (41:44)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.
Feb 14, 2019 • 47min
Alliance of American Football (AAF) Week 2 Breakdown
The NFL season may be over, but don’t worry degenerate nation: The Alliance of American Football (AAF) is in full swing -- and now, Fanball is offering DFS games as well! Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz return to break down Week 1 in the AAF, debate the best and worst teams in the league, and preview our Week 2 matchups. They also weigh in on Fanball DFS strategy and re-consider their futures bets after a one-week sample size of AAF football.AAF Week 1 Review (2:43)Week 2 Preview: Saturday Games (4:41)Week 2 Preview: Sunday Games (22:10)Fanball Daily Fantasy Contests & Strategy (38:35)Futures Bets (45:18)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.
Feb 8, 2019 • 42min
Alliance of American Football Week 1 Breakdown
The NFL season may be over, but don’t worry degenerate nation: The Alliance of American Football (AAF) kicks off this weekend. Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz break down AAF league rules and provide breakdowns for each of the eight teams in the league. They offer team power rankings, weigh in on futures and win totals worth betting, and break down matchups for Week 1.AAF League Rules and Teams (2:43)Team Breakdowns and Power Rankings (5:17)Futures, Win Totals and Prop Bets (32:21)Week 1 Matchups (37:25)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.
Feb 6, 2019 • 1h 6min
Fantasy Flex NFL Super Bowl 53 Recap and 2019 Look-Ahead
Matthew Freedman, Sean Koerner and Chris Raybon reflect on the 2018 NFL season and look forward to next year. Freedman bemoans Greg Zuerlein for emptying his kids’ college fund, while our panel of experts discuss their favorite Super Bowl prop bets that hit and missed. They also review the 2018 fantasy season and discuss player rankings for 2019.A special thanks to today’s sponsors, Mack Weldon, Robinhood and Audible. Get a 30-day Audible free trial by visiting audible.com/action, or text ACTION to 500500.Super Bowl Betting Recap (4:13)2018 NFL Season in Review (19:10)Favorite Sports Betting Moments in 2018 (32:00)2019 Fantasy Draft Trends & Strategy (36:35)First Round Fantasy Rankings for 2019 (45:07)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.
