The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

After the Divisional Round led to a big weekend in Vegas, Chad and Scooch take a look at the lines for the upcoming Conference Championships, discuss the risks and rewards of live in-game betting, and the future of player prop bets For information about the live Favorites in two weeks, please go to actionnetwork.com/favorites.  Please rate and review the podcast, and Georgina will read her favorites on Friday's show.  Thanks to today's sponsor, Audible. Get a 30-day free trial by visiting audible.com/action, or text ACTION to 500500 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geoff, Paul and Blackjack recap the NFL Divisional Round, including a debate on whether Jason Garrett should have gone for two, down 15 in the 4th quarter. Then the guys go through this week's games, and pick this year's Super Bowl matchup (is there any better pick than KC/NO +165?) Also, will Nick Foles be the Eagles starter next year? is he better than Carson Wentz? And Paul and Geoff go back and forth on what Kyler Murray--the dual-sport threat out of Oklahoma--as he decides between the MLB and the NFL.  For information about the live Favorites in two weeks, please go to actionnetwork.com/favorites.  Please rate and review the podcast, and Georgina will read her favorites on Friday's show.  Thanks to today's sponsor, Audible. Get a 30-day free trial by visiting audible.com/action, or text ACTION to 500500. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL field may be shrinking but Chad & Blackjack are more fired up then ever as they try to agree on this weeks picks (and a format) for the upcoming divisional round playoff games Plus details on the live podcast Jan. 28 in NYC (actionnetwork.com/favorites). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad opens the show by talking about how well the year is going for him so far, with the exception of a few instances where his family hasn't adhered to the rules and standards of "The Year of Kindness." Scooch then joined to talk about the Bama-Clemson National Championship Game line, before analyzing the lines, and where the smart money is, for each and every NFL Divisional game. Spoiler alert: Scooch has a couple of line changes up his sleeve. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the National Championship tonight and round one of the NFL playoffs coming up, Geoff, Paul, and BlackJack go over the sharpest plays of each game. The guys discuss Kansas City's horrendous playoff record, whether or not the Patriots can make another run in the postseason, and what Adam Sandler song best describes Cody Parkey's double-doink missed field goal Sunday night. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supercontest show is back, now with a slightly different format since the actual Supercontest is over. That said, Blackjack and Chad's love for each other hasn't changed at all, which is truly all that matters. The guys breakdown the NCAAF National Championship Game and the NFL's Wild Card slate, deciding which games they are most and least confident about. Plus details on the live podcast Jan. 28 in NYC (actionnetwork.com/favorites). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad and Scooch relive their (lame) New Years Eves and then look back on the year in NFL betting, including Chad taking out his betting vengeance on a colleague.  Then Chad and Scooch talk through the Wild Card games. In what game are the public and wise guys aligned? Why are the Bears laying 6?  Also, how many points is Lamar Jackson worth, compared to Joe Flacco? What is Baker Mayfield worth? And how many points is Nick Foles worth, compared to Carson Wentz? The answers will absolutely surprise you.  Plus details on the live podcast Jan. 28 in NYC (actionnetwork.com/favorites). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad and Blackjack do their usual battle for five picks in the last week of meaningful games of the NFL season. But they're joined by a special guest, who's budding rivalry with BlackJack is becoming ... problematic. But it'll get settled.  The guys agree quickly on a few games (NE-BUF) and are on opposite sides of a few others (SEA-KC).  Plus, BlackJack has a message to the Patriots, after backing them all year - but fading them preseason.  For more on the live podcast Jan. 28, please go to actionnetwork.com/favorites!   Follow us @thefavoritespod for bonus content during the holiday week! 2:27 WSH-TEN 2:33 BAL-LAC 3:34 CIN-CLE 5:41 TB-DAL 6:03 MIN-DET 7:07 BUF-NE 12:15 GB-NYJ 12:50 HOU-PHI 19:22 ATL-CAR 20:14 IND-NYG 21:40 JAX-MIA 21:56 LAR-ARI 22:19 CHI-SF 23:44 PIT-NO 25:19 KC-SEA Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, another song from the Skootles that will enrage Mrs. Scooch (should she listen, which she probably won't). Then, Chad and Scooch go through the entire slate of Week 16 games. What is the most lopsided game on the board? Are the pros really siding with Buffalo against New England? Is Minnesota for real, or just the next example of recency bias?  Then... Fresh off both winning in Scooch Roulette, what trendy home dog does Chad like, and where does Scooch come out on Philly/Houston?  Plus details on the live episode of the Favorites in NYC! To get tickets, please go to ActionNetwork.com/Favorites and you will get more info. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After cracking the formula for how to win the parlay (pick on the moneyline), the boys are back and are dying to cash a ticket.  What does Geoff think of his brother's Chiefs chances in Seattle this week? Why did Paul resurface on baseball Twitter this week? What is going on with Sean McVay and the Rams? And can the boys finally cash a nine-teamer?! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.