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The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

iHeartPodcasts and The Volume

Sports, Fantasy Sports, News, Sports News, Football

4.81.4K Ratings

Overview

Every NFL season, Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman and professional sports gambler Simon Hunter analyze every matchup to select their best bets from the NFL slate. Utilizing Action Network's data-driven analysis, the latest injury news and insider info from Simon's network of professional bettors, together they craft their betting card for the weekend, along with moneyline parlays, totals, survivor pool picks and so much more. For the 2023 NFL season, The Favorites will have new episodes every Sunday night, Tuesday and Thursday. Proudly presented by bet365, the world's favorite sports book brand.

681 Episodes

The Favorites - Father's Day Special

Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined by producer Matt Mitchell for a very special salute to fathers episode of the show. The trio share stories about their respective fathers, and remember a very memorable Father's Day 61 years ago at Shea Stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

The Favorites - Betting, Predictions & The Simpsons

By now, most people know The Simpsons is the longest-running primetime scripted show in American TV history. And for fans of the show (and those engaged in pop culture generally) there are many examples of the iconic show correctly prediction the future, including the worlds of politics and sports. Today Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on two entertainment veterans and brother with deep ties to the show. Joel Cohen has worked on the show for decades and has written nearly 40 episodes. His brother Robert Cohen wrote Flaming Moe's, one of the show's most beloved episodes, and is a veteran of many successful Hollywood writers rooms. Together the group discusses the passionate, often ridiculous gambling culture among TV writers, how the show does or does not predict the future, and so much more. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

The Favorites - NBA Finals Betting Preview

 The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder square off in the NBA Finals, with Game 1 taking place Thursday night in OKC. The Pacers are significant underdogs, with prevailing wisdom predicting an easy path to a ring for the Thunder. But looks can be deceiving, especially when gambling is involved. So Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome back NBA expert Matt Moore, who dives deep into this matchup and delivers a number of enticing ways to bet the series. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

The Favorites - Story Time with Jason Benetti

Beloved broadcaster Jason Benetti joins the show today, telling some terrific stories to Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Jason is the television voice of the Detroit Tigers, a national broadcaster for Fox Sports and the owner of the hardest workin' vocal cords in the business. Together the boys discuss his favorite college football moment, life on the road as a MLB announcer, and so much more. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

The Favorites - Early NFL Bets with Brandon Anderson

The holiday weekend is over, summer has arrived and Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are ready to fire off some NFL bets! Longtime colleague Brandon Anderson joins the show as the trio discuss longshot MVP bets they like, along with the most impact coaching changes, Brandon's disastrous home situation, the Dallas Cowboys prospects and so much more. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025

The Favorites - 2025 NFL Schedule with Warren Sharp - Part 2

Today we return with our deep dive into the 2025 NFL schedule release and NFL Spring Meeting, as hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter speak with Warren Sharp, the impresario of Sharp Football Analysis and a NFL schedule fanatic. Together they dive into the Buffalo Bills advantages, Brock Purdy, and so much more. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

The Favorites - 2025 NFL Schedule with Warren Sharp - Part 1

The NFL schedule release is now a highlight of the NFL offseason. No expert has spent more hours pouring over it each and every year than this week's guest Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis. In this special two-part episode, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive into rest advantages, bye week eccentricities, international travel schedules and so much more. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

The Favorites - Great Moments In Gambling's History Part III

Back by popular demand, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome back their producer and colleague Matt Mitchell to discuss more great stories from gambling's wild history. How did lotteries help build America? How did horse racing give us one of betting's most enduring characters? And how did a life of endless suffering influence the betting of a Russian novelist? All these questions answered and so much more in this fast-paced episode. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

The Favorites - Death of the Underdog

This week marks the 7th anniversary of the repeal of PASPA, ushering in the widescale legalization of American sports betting we enjoy today. This week on the show, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive into a subject we’ve talked a lot about on this show the last couple years, especially this past NFL season: the decline of the underdog for bettors across multiple sports. Since the repeal of PASPA, and especially in the NFL, historically profitable underdog situations have become quite hte opposite. To help us dive into the numbers behind this trend, Evan Abrams, statistical maven and Action Network Director of Research & Media, joins the show. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025

The Favorites - History Of Betting The Pope

Hours before the selection of a new pope at the Sistine Chapel, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcomed back Anthony Dabbundo of The Ringer to provide the history of betting on this sacral event. That history stretches back more than 500 years, and Dabbundo dives deep into all the angles in his highly-entertaining article this week. Hear their thoughts on the candidates, the process and Simon's checkered Catholic past. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

The Favorites - Spring Mailbag

Who will win Offensive Rookie of the Year this NFL season? What is one stadium you're dying to visit? Who starts for the Cleveland Browns at quarterback? Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive into a pile of listener emails, answering the burning questions we've all wanted to know. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

The Favorites - Kentucky Derby Best Bets

This Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, hundreds of thousands of gleeful gamblers will wager on the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, the Greatest Two Minutes In Sports. The Derby is a betting highlight of the spring calendar and here to break it all down with hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter is Action Network racing contributor Mike Conti. Together they discuss all things betting for both the Kentucky Derby, including who he likes to win, his favorite longshots, and informed opinions for exotic wagers like exactas and trifectas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

The Favorites - AFC Draft Recap

The throngs of raucous NFL Draft fans have departed Green Bay, but Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to recap all the activity in the final part of this special two-part Draft recap episode. Today, the guys go through every team across the AFC. The Browns are strong-armed into Shedeur Sanders. The Buffalo Bills' GM gets testy. The Baltimore selects their kicker of the future. Bets were won, bets were lost, and Chad and Simon are excited to dive into it all. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

The Favorites - NFC Draft Recap

The NFL Draft is done and dusted, and Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to recap all the activity in a special two-part episode. Today, the guys go through the biggest storylines, and then touch on every team across the NFC. Nobody wants Shedeur Sanders. The Dallas Cowboys start at the offensive line. The San Francisco 49ers select another 7th round quarterback. Bets were won, bets were lost, and Chad and Simon are excited to dive into it all. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

The Favorites - NFL Draft Best Bets

The NFL Draft is just hours away, and Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are here to provide their final bets before Round One begins. Today they are joined by colleagues Chris Raybon and Evan Abrams, who share their insights into what promises to be a tumultuous Thursday night affair. Plus, we hear about the latest specials at bet365 for the big night, a landing spot for Ashton Jeanty, and so much more. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

The Favorites - NFL Draft Betting with Thor Nystrom

Just 48 hours remain until the Tennessee Titans are on the clock in Green Bay. Here to discuss the latest NFL Draft betting markets are Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, who are joined by Draft maven Thor Nystrom of Fantasy Life, whose infamous Thor 500 list ranks the draft's top 500 prospects with a player comparison for each one. Together they go through Thor's Big Board, discuss the potential for trades and mayhem, and speculate on longshot bets still worth making as the draft comes into sharper focus. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

The Favorites - Todd McShay Talks NFL Draft

One of the preeminent NFL Draft experts alive joins Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Todd McShay is a pioneering figure in Draft coverage, with over two decades of mock draft experience. He’s one of the longest-running and most respected Draft voices, and his excellent newsletter The McShay Report has quickly become a must-have for bettors of the NFL Draft. Together the trio discusses potential landing places for quarterback prospects, the prospects with the highest floor, Travis Hunter's chances as a two-way NFL player, and so much more. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

The Favorites - Guest Anthony Dabbundo

The April sports calendar means The Masters, NBA Playoffs, MLB and NFL Draft. Here to touch on all these and more is Anthony Dabbundo of The Ringer, who joins his former Action Network colleagues for a fun conversation covering the Phillies, Anthony Richardson, dangerous Amtrak behavior and so much more. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

The Favorites - NFL Coaching and The Masters with Kevin Clark

The NFL is evolving. The Draft is approaching. So too is "A Tradition Unlike Any Other." Here to discuss everything from Cam Ward's draft stock to best bets at The Masters is beloved ESPN media personality Kevin Clark, host of Omaha Productions' THIS IS FOOTBALL. He joins Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter for a lively conversation about changes taking place among NFL head coaches, plus all the latest happenings in Augusta. . #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

The Favorites - NFL Talk with guest Danny Parkins

Popular media personality Danny Parkins returns to the show, joining Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter for a lively conversation about quarterbacks, the torpedo bat, and so much more. Parkins transitioned from a longstanding job on Chicago talk radio to co-hosting a daily long-form television talk show: Breakfast Ball on FS1. This was a huge jump in his national profile, and he discusses the reasoning behind it and how his life has changed. Plus, he gets in a fight with Simon about Jalen Hurts vs Lamar Jackson. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

The Favorites - Guest Chris Fallica & Chicago Event Recap

After a wild, rowdy and successful Chicago live event, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter begin today's show recapping all the Windy City festivities with producer Matt Mitchell. But more importantly, they also welcome very special guest Chris "The Bear" Fallica, formerly an ESPN producer and GameDay personality and today the biggest sports betting personality on Fox Sports. Chad and Chris reminiscence about their time together on the Behind The Bets podcast more than a decade earlier, before discussing the state of NFL quarterback play, the ever-changing American sports betting marketplace, Fallica's Bear Bets podcast and so much more. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

The Favorites - MLB Opening Day with Sean Zerillo

The real Opening Day for Major League Baseball is this Thursday, an annual Rite of Spring for fans and sports gamblers alike. Joining his Action Network colleagues Chad Millman and Simon Hunter is baseball betting expert Sean Zerillo, fresh off his panel at the prestigious MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference earlier this month. Together they discuss betting on MLB this season, the dreadfulness of the Chicago White Sox, how to embrace rule changes from a betting perspective, and so much more.  For those looking to join our FREE podcast live event in beautiful Chicago this Saturday for the Elite 8, don't forget to RSVP now by clicking here. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

The Favorites - March Madness and Gambling Talk with Stanford Steve

March Madness is officially underway! To celebrate, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on a pioneering member of the sports gambling media universe. "Stanford Steve" Coughlin was a longtime guest on Behind The Bets, Chad's original ESPN podcast. Today he's the producer of SportsCenter with SVP, on top of being the voice of gambling reason on ESPN's College GameDay. He joins the podcast to talk life at ESPN, his start in betting, and the wild changes in his career.  And if you want to see all of us INCLUDING Jim Root at our live show, RSVP now to join us for our free Chicago live event, Elite 8 Saturday March 29th at the beloved venue Joe's On Weed. Looking to make more money from your sports betting? Sign up now for EdgeBoost, the financial platform that pays you back for all your betting transactions! Just visit EdgeBoost.com/bet and use promo code FAVORITES to receive a $25 deposit match and Tier 2 status for faster bank deposits and more cash back. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

The Favorites - March Madness Betting Preview

March Madness is upon us, and Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter couldn't be more excited. Today they welcome Big Bets On Campus podcast contributor Jim Root to the program to talk all things betting in The Big Dance, including upsets, moneyline favorites, Final Four picks and more.  And if you want to see all of us INCLUDING Jim Root at our live show, RSVP now to join us for our free Chicago live event, Elite 8 Saturday March 29th at the beloved venue Joe's On Weed. Looking to make more money from your sports betting? Sign up now for EdgeBoost, the financial platform that pays you back for all your betting transactions! Just visit EdgeBoost.com/bet and use promo code FAVORITES to receive a $25 deposit match and Tier 2 status for faster bank deposits and more cash back. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

The Favorites - NFL Free Agency with Chris Raybon

A fast and furious start to NFL free agency has Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter excited to break it all down. They welcome colleague Chris Raybon to the program ask him about potential destinations for remaining free agents, the biggest signings, the most overrated moves so far, and more. And if you want to see the show live, RSVP now to join us for our free Chicago live event, Elite 8 Saturday March 29th at the beloved venue Joe's On Weed. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

The Favorites - Gambling's Wild History with David Schwartz

Did Pennsylvania start as the payment of a gambling debt? Why did American sports betting take so long to legalize? And what do Congress and deadly river accidents have to do with betting? Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter get answers to these questions and many more from today's guest. He's the nation's preeminent gaming historian David Schwartz, a long-time UNLV professor and author of Roll The Bones and Something For Your Money, two of producer Matt Mitchell's favorite books. He loves these books so much he has joined today's episode, and our Action Network trio pepper Professor Schwartz with questions to unearth some of gambling's rich history.  And to RSVP for The Favorite's free live event in Chicago on March 29th, be sure to follow this link to reserve your spot! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

The Favorites - NFL Update with Field Yates

ESPN NFL Draft expert Field Yates returns to talk mock drafts, top prospects, free agency and so much more. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter ask him about potential destinations for D.K. Metcalf, the Chicago Bears' recent moves, dynasty drafting and the upside of running back Ashton Jeanty. And if you want to see the show live, RSVP now to join us for our free Chicago live event, Elite 8 Saturday March 29th at the popular venue Joe's On Weed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

The Favorites - March Mailbag

Listeners have submitted dozens of questions, and Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are here to answer some of their favorites. Together they discuss the most hopeless franchises in the NFL, the biggest changes in sports betting since PASPA's repeal, the proper way to fight Chris Long, and so much more. Plus, they invite all Chicagoland fans far and wide to RSVP NOW for the free Favorites March Madness live event, March 29th at Joe's on Weed in Chicago. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

The Favorites - Academy Awards Betting Preview with Michael Lasker

The 97th Academy Awards are this Sunday night, as Hollywood's elite wait nervously for the most iconic trophy in American entertainment: the Oscar. Today is also a huge day, because Action Network host Chad Millman gets to welcome on his favorite annual guest! Michael Lasker is a true Hollywood insider, a top talent manager at Mosaic in Los Angeles, and one of Hollywood Reporter's 40 Most Powerful People in Comedy. He returns to the show for his 4th annual Oscars preview, and provides plenty of insights into races across the eight major categories. And for those looking to join us for our FREE podcast live event in Chicago next month, be sure to RSVP now! Events starts at 4pm on March 29th, at Joe's on Weed in Chicago for the Elite 8 Saturday games of March Madness. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

The Favorites - NFL Combine, Draft and Analytics with Cynthia Frelund

How did an illegal Toledo casino jumpstart the future of today's guest? Cynthia Frelund fills us in, as the NFL Network's original data expert joins Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to talk NFL Draft mocks, the Combine in Indianapolis, her offseason awards for statistical phenomenons at her platform Number's Game and so much more.  Also, the Favorites Podcast Live Show Event in Chicago is officially open to RSVP! This free event will take place for the Elite 8 March Madness games on Saturday March 29th at Joe's Bar on Weed Street in beautiful Chicago, Illinois. RSVP for free now to reserve your spot. #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025

The Favorites - Great Moments In Gambling's History

On this special episode of the podcast, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on their producer Matt Mitchell to share two epic betting tales from America's past. Together they examine an epic 30,000 mile bad beat aboard a ship called Neptune's Car, before diving into Andrew Jackson, America's maniac gambler president. #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025

The Favorites - Great Moments In Historical Gambling History

On this special episode of the podcast, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on their producer Matt Mitchell to share two epic betting tales from America's past. Together they examine an epic 30,000 mile bad beat aboard a ship called Neptune's Car, before diving into Andrew Jackson, America's maniac gambler president. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025

The Favorites - Super Bowl LIX Recap

The confetti has been swept, Bourbon Street has emptied out, and the Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl LIX champions! What a season it was, and Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter recap all the betting highs and lows from an anticlimactic Super Bowl in New Orleans. The guys discuss all their bets, how they fared in the big game, the reaction in downtown Philadelphia and more. #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025

The Favorites - Super Bowl LIX Best Bets

It's all led up to this. The final episode of the NFL season has arrived, as Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss their top picks for Super Bowl LIX along with their colleagues Brandon Anderson and Evan Abrams. Brandon provides the plays he'll be betting on Sunday, including a handful of plus-money spots he'll be targeting. Later on, Evan Abrams takes us home with his favorite bets based on his extensive research, including a Halftime/Full-time wager with plenty of value. And to all the listeners who have joined us this season, thanks to each and every one of you for making The Favorites Podcast the most popular sports betting podcast in the land! Best of luck on all your wagers, and we'll catch you right back here for our Super Bowl LIX Recap episode next week! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025

The Favorites - Super Bowl LIX Prop Bets

The popularity of Super Bowl props and exotics has exploded in recent seasons. To dive into the tens of thousands of available bets and select some of their favorites, Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome two of the best NFL player projectionists in the business: their colleagues Chris Raybon and Sean Koerner. Together this foursome goes through the best markets and juiciest prices at bet365, ahead of Chris and Sean's Super Bowl Prop-A-Palooza live show at 6pm ET on Wednesday, only on the Action Network YouTube channel. So listen closely and tail along! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2025

The Favorites - Super Bowl Trends with Evan Abrams

Patrick Mahomes has played 50 total games at home or on a neutral field in November or later. He's won an incredible 44 of those 50 games. This is just one of the marvelous statistical nuggets Action Network Director of Research Evan Abrams unearths for us in this episode. Together with hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, Evan goes through his top trends and data finds for Super Bowl LIX, kicking off in New Orleans next Sunday. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025

The Favorites - Super Bowl LIX Betting Preview with Nick Giffen

The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles square off next Sunday in Super Bowl LIX. But as New Orleans awaits the biggest game of the sports calendar, Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to discuss their preferred side in this matchup. Later, they are joined by Action colleague Dr. Nick Giffen, who discusses his top prop bet for the game so far, along with a dive into the Luck Rankings, his take on the Kansas City offense, and so much more. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2025

The Favorites - NFL Betting Recap Conference Championships

The Super Bowl stage is now set, with the Kansas City Chiefs looking for a championship three-peat against the Philadelphia Eagles. Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are elated with the results, cashing big futures tickets as well as sweeping their selections from earlier in the week. As producer Matt Mitchell picks up the broken pieces of his life and tries to move forward, the guys recap both conference championship contests and quickly preview a Super Bowl LIX matchup full of betting intrigue. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

The Favorites - NFL Best Bets Conference Championships

In this extra prickly episode of the podcast, producer Matt Mitchell shouts at Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter about his Buffalo Bills and their date with destiny. Later on, Chad and Simon break down the AFC and NFC Championship games, with two tickets to the Super Bowl (and Mitchell's precarious sanity) hanging in the balance. We also get their takes on hedging, their leans on the totals, and much more. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025

The Favorites - NFL Conference Championships Betting Preview

Only four teams remain in pursuit of Super Bowl LIX and the Lombardi Trophy, as the Washington Commanders visit the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Buffalo Bills square off against their playoff rivals the Kansas City Chiefs. Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are here to dive deeply into both games, giving their favorite sides. Later, we hear a montage of fake ad reads from back in August, when Chad was tricked into read imposter sponsorship scripts by producer Matt Mitchell. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2025

The Favorites - NFL Betting Recap Divisional Weekend

Underdogs dominated in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs this past weekend, highlighted by an incredible Washington upset in the Motor City. The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs are set to square off in the AFC Championship game, with a KC Super Bowl champion three-peat up in the air. Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to recap all four games of the weekend, as they go through the matchups and then look ahead to the Conference Championship lines for next weekend's games. Plus, producer Matt Mitchell even provides words of wisdom from one of the world's foremost novelists. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025

NFL Best Bets Divisional Round

The final NFL weekend of multi-day action has arrived, with two spine-tingling games set for both Saturday and Sunday. Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are here to break each game down, and hand out their final picks, including their Big Balls Bet of the Week, presented by Tommy John. They dive into a round of Sharp Calls from professional bettors, they size up the chances of a Washington upset over Detroit, and they get down and dirty handicapping a freezing cold Orchard Park Sunday evening affair. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025

The Favorites - NFL Divisional Round Betting Preview

After the Rams finished dismantling the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night, the stage was set for the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. Now, we've got four excellent matchups in store across the AFC and NFC, and Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive into every side and total. Together they select Executive Decision and Simon Says bets, speculate about Conference Championship matchups, and worry about producer Matt's mental health heading into an epic Ravens at Bills showdown in Orchard Park. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2025

The Favorites - NFL Betting Recap Wild Card Weekend

Favorites rolled early and often over Wild Card Weekend, highlighted by the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens steamrolling their AFC opponents. Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to recap the first four games of the weekend before an exciting Sunday night playoff showdown in Tampa. Together they go through the matchups and then look ahead to the Divisional Round lines that are popping for next weekend's games. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025

The Favorites - NFL Best Bets Wild Card Weekend

Josh Allen. Lamar Jackson. Matt Stafford. Jalen Hurts. So many great NFL quarterbacks are in action this weekend, as Wild Card Weekend kicks off on Saturday afternoon. Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are here to talk best bets, including opportunities for Jim Harbaugh fanatics, Eagles backers, and Baker Mayfield true believers.  Plus, we hear their boosted moneyline parlay courtesy of bet365, their Big Balls Bet of the Week presented by Tommy John, and so much more. #Volume    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025

The Favorites - NFL Wild Card Weekend Betting Preview

The NFL Playoffs have finally arrived! Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to preview every matchup, with games spread across Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Can the Steelers rebound in yet another battle with Baltimore? Are Saturday afternoon Wild Card regulars the Houston Texans destined for failure? And is an Eagles vs Packers game the best matchup of the weekend?  And for bet365 users on mobile devices looking to instantly tail Chad's bet on the Chargers, just click this link: https://bit.ly/ExecDecisionLAC And for bet365 users on mobile devices looking to instantly tail Simon's bet on the Steelers, just click this link: https://bit.ly/SimonSaysPIT  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2025

The Favorites - NFL Betting Recap Week 18

Another NFL regular season is in the books as Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter faithfully return to discuss all things betting for NFL Week 18. Together they talk about a disappointing season in their contest, a cakewalk in the Mile High City, and the fresh NFL Super Wild Card Weekend lines. We get a recap of all their weekly picks, good and bad, as they take accountability before a massive Sunday Night Football game kicks off in the Motor City. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2025

The Favorites - NFL Best Bets Week 18

A New Year for gamblers has arrived, just in time for the wackiest annual week of the NFL regular season. Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are here to talk best bets for NFL Week 18. Together they discuss a number of opportunities for long-suffering underdogs to finally win outright, including a huge number on the Kansas City Chiefs. Plus, we hear their boosted moneyline underdog parlay courtesy of bet365, their Big Balls Bet of the Week presented by Tommy John, and so much more.  And as a reminder, The Favorites $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest is wrapping up! Presented by bet365, this totally free-to-play contest has over $100,000 in cash prizes up for grabs to our listeners ending this weekend. Just visit  Favorites.ActionNetwork.com to sign up for free and make your picks today. #Volume   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2025

The Favorites - NFL Betting Recap Week 17

As we turn the lights off on the year 2024, Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter faithfully return to discuss all things betting for NFL Week 17. Together they talk about yet another weekend dominated by favored teams, a shocker in the Meadowlands, and unmitigated domination by the Philadelphia Eagles. We get a recap of all their weekly picks, good and bad, as they take accountability before Sunday Night Football kicks off in our nation's capital. Plus, we get their early looks at Week 18 matchups. And for new listeners, The Favorites $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest is almost over! Presented by bet365, this totally free-to-play contest has over $100,000 in cash prizes up for grabs to our listeners this NFL season. Just visit  Favorites.ActionNetwork.com to sign up for free and make your picks today. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2024

The Favorites - NFL Best Bets Week 17

As the dust settles from two underwhelming Christmas matchups, Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to talk NFL Week 17. Together they discuss an underdog spot for the Dallas Cowboys, the Chargers in a foxhole, and an intriguing spot for the Denver Broncos. Plus, we hear their boosted moneyline underdog parlay courtesy of bet365, their Big Balls Bet of the Week presented by Tommy John, and so much more.  And as a reminder, The Favorites $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest is almost ready to crown a first place finisher! Be sure to submit picks this week by SATURDAY at 1pm ET, not Sunday! Earlier cut off time for this week only. Just visit  Favorites.ActionNetwork.com to make your picks today. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2024

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