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 live NFL betting show Convince Me every NFL Sunday on Twitter @ActionNetworkHQ, or download the Action Network’s free award-winning mobile app for iOS and Android. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 31, 2024 • 55min
How To Bet The NFL Preseason
The month of August brings us the official start to the NFL preseason! Action Network NFL betting experts Chris Raybon and Sean Koerner team up to discuss their process on how to bet NFL preseason games. Together they go through what questions betters should ask themselves, preseason trends and other things to keep an eye on when it comes to betting NFL preseason matchups. From starters to rookies to the depth chart in general, the guys dive into it all and get you prepared to wager on preseason games. Subscribe, rate and review for more NFL content right here on the Action Network Podcast.And for any listeners who haven't signed up yet at BetMGM, remember to use Bonus code ACTION when signing up to get up to $1500 back in bonus bets if your first bet does not win. Terms and conditions apply. Must be 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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.
Jul 29, 2024 • 43min
NFL Breakout Candidates | 2024
NFL training camps are in full swing, and now is the perfect time to identify players primed to reach the next level this season. Action Network expert Chris Raybon and Matthew Freedman of Fantasy Life join host Brendan Glasheen for this annual episode, highlight the players they are bullish on to climb to new heights in 2024. They go through a few rookie quarterbacks, including a +650 Rookie of the Year they both love. They also touch on a variety of underutilized offensive weapons who should find a better fit under new coaches. Plus, we hear about a Las Vegas Raider who could become a household name this season.And for any listeners who haven't signed up yet at BetMGM, remember to use Bonus code ACTION when signing up to get up to $1500 back in bonus bets if your first bet does not win. Terms and conditions apply. Must be 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER 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.
Jul 26, 2024 • 43min
UFC Fight Night Betting Preview | Edwards vs Muhammad
It's time for more UFC best bets from Action Network betting experts Sean Zerillo and Billy Ward. Together they join host Brendan Glasheen to dive into the UFC card for the weekend. Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad go head-to-head in the main event. Tune in to hear how the guys are eyeing this one from pre-fight bets and how they'll look to bet it live. Plus, their fight of the night, favorite props, underdogs and more.2 - MAIN EVENT10 - FIGHT OF THE NIGHT16 - FAVORITE UNDERDOGS23 - TOP PROPS27 - BEST BETSAnd for any listeners who haven't signed up yet at BetMGM, remember to use Bonus code ACTION when signing up to get up to $1500 back in bonus bets if your first bet does not win. Terms and conditions apply. Must be 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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.
Jul 25, 2024 • 59min
NFC Training Camp Questions
Action Network NFL experts Chris Raybon and Sean Koerner return for the second installment of this special two-part episode. Together they examine all 16 NFC teams, highlighting their biggest concerns and looming questions across every roster. All 32 NFL teams have now begun Training Camp, with Super Bowl dreams still alive and well. But what concerns remain? What battles are still heating up? And what issues need to be solved between now and Week 1? Are the Chicago Bears for real?Plus, we hear about issues surrounding the Dallas Cowboys' depth chart, the Giants quarterback situation, the San Francisco 49ers biggest question marks, and so much more.2 - NFC EAST18 - NFC32 - NFC47 - NFCAnd for any listeners who haven't signed up yet at BetMGM, remember to use Bonus code ACTION when signing up to get up to $1500 back in bonus bets if your first bet does not win. Terms and conditions apply. Must be 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER 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.
Jul 24, 2024 • 1h 3min
AFC Training Camp Questions
The official end of the NFL offseason is upon us! All 32 NFL teams have begun Training Camp, with Super Bowl dreams still alive and well. But what questions remain? What battles are still heating up? And what issues need to be solved between now and Week 1?Action Network NFL experts Chris Raybon and Sean Koerner join forces as they survey all 16 AFC teams, highlighting their biggest concerns and looming questions across every roster. And will there be offensive line talk? Oh, I think you know the answer to that.2 - AFC EAST18 - AFC WEST32 - AFC SOUTH47 - AFC NORTHAnd for any listeners who haven't signed up yet at BetMGM, remember to use Bonus code ACTION when signing up to get up to $1500 back in bonus bets if your first bet does not win. Terms and conditions apply. Must be 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER 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.
Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 1min
Summer Olympics Betting Preview
For the first time ever, our Action Network crew can sink its collective teeth into a full-scale Summer Olympics. Host Michael Calabrese brings on a cavalcade of betting experts, each focusing on select events in Paris. Together they quickly cover bets spanning nearly 20 individual events, including basketball, tennis, handball, swimming and so much more. Women's sports betting expert Calvin Wetzel makes his Action podcast debut, joined by familiar Action voices like Michael Leboff, Joe Dellera, Bryan Fonseca, Evan Abrams and more. What will conditions be like in Tahiti for the surfing events? How can you bet the Men's Road Race time trials? Is now the time to bet water polo? All of these questions answered and so much more in this fast-paced episode.3 - TOTAL MEDALS6 - WOMENS 3X310 - WOMENS WATER POLO11 - WOMENS FIELD HOCKEY13 - HANDBALL14 - WOMENS 100M BUTTERLY15 - TRACK & FIELD17 - MENS ROAD RACE19 - WOMENS SURFING23 - MENS TENNIS25 - WOMENS TENNIS29 - BOXING38 - MENS SOCCER42 - WOMENS SOCCER43 - MENS GOLF51 - MENS BASKETBALL55 - WOMENS BASKETBALLAnd for any listeners who haven't signed up yet at BetMGM, remember to use Bonus code ACTION when signing up to get up to $1500 back in bonus bets if your first bet does not win. Terms and conditions apply. Must be 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER 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.
Jul 19, 2024 • 31min
UFC Fight Night Betting Preview | Lemos vs Jandiroba
It's time for more UFC best bets from Action Network betting experts Sean Zerillo and Billy Ward. Together they join host Brendan Glasheen to dive into the UFC card for the weekend. Amanda Lemos and Virna Jandiroba, two Brazilian women strawweight fighters go head-to-head in the main event. Tune in to hear how the guys are seeing this fight from pre-fight bets and how they'll look to bet it live. Plus, their fight of the night, favorite props, underdogs and more.2 - MAIN EVENT10 - FIGHT OF THE NIGHT16 - FAVORITE UNDERDOGS23 - TOP PROPS27 - BEST BETSAnd for any listeners who haven't signed up yet at BetMGM, remember to use Bonus code ACTION when signing up to get up to $1500 back in bonus bets if your first bet does not win. Terms and conditions apply. Must be 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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.
Jul 16, 2024 • 38min
The Open Championship Best Bets
The best golfers in the world head to Scotland this week for the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon. Action Network host Michael Calabrese is joined by golf expert Pat Mayo of the Pat Mayo Experience, as well as Links + Locks Podcast co-host Spencer Aguiar. Together they go through their top picks in the head-to-head and outright markets, discuss course conditions, break down the factors in their models, and so much more. What longshots are worth playing? How unique are these links conditions across the pond? And is Brooks Koepka a matchup underdog worth betting?And for any listeners who haven't signed up yet at BetMGM, remember to use Bonus code ACTION when signing up to get up to $1500 back in bonus bets if your first bet does not win. Terms and conditions apply. Must be 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER 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.
Jul 12, 2024 • 37min
UFC Fight Night Betting Preview | Namajunas vs Cortez
The UFC heads to the Mile High City and the Action Network Podcast is back with another look at this weekend's fights. Action Network MMA betting experts Sean Zerillo and Billy Ward team up to discuss their favorite plays from underdogs, props and everything in between. Together they look at the main event between Rose Namajunas and Tracy Cortez to determine where they see value and more. The guys like some live angles in this one so make tune in and hear everything they'll be keeping an eye and and when to fire a bet.2 - MAIN EVENT6 - FIGHT OF THE NIGHT13 - FAVORITE UNDERDOGS21 - TOP PROPS31 - BEST BETSAnd for any listeners who haven't signed up yet at BetMGM, remember to use Bonus code ACTION when signing up to get up to $1500 back in bonus bets if your first bet does not win. Terms and conditions apply. Must be 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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.
Jul 3, 2024 • 22min
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Best Bets
Happy Independence Day, gamblers! To celebrate America's 248th birthday, Action Network expert Nick Giffen joins host Michael Calabrese and Audio Director Matt Mitchell to break down the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest. The annual gambling rite of summer takes place in Coney Island, with a men's and women's competition. This year's men's contest will be without America's greatest eater Joey "Jaws" Chestnut, who has won 16 of the last 17 events. This opens up a world of betting opportunity amid hot and humid conditions.And for any listeners who haven't signed up yet at BetMGM, remember to use Bonus code ACTION when signing up to get up to $1500 back in bonus bets if your first bet does not win. Terms and conditions apply. Must be 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER 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.
