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Super Bowl LVI Betting Picks and Super Bowl Prop Predictions -The GBI Show Feb 11, 2022

TJ Calkins and Jay Sanin from https://ATS.io break down the Super Bowl 56 prop markets and give their Super Bowl LVI prop picks.
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NFL Wild Card Weekend Betting Picks - The GBI Show Jan 14, 2022

Jay Sanin is here with Wavey Davey of @TheMushBros to break down the NFL Wild Card Weekend and give their best bets for the weekend in the NFL, along with a recap of the regular season. For more picks check out https://ats.io or for legal sportsbook promos & bonuses goto https://ats.io/sportsbook-promos/

NFL Week 18 Betting Picks - The GBI Show Jan 07, 2022

Jay Sanin is here to break down the NFL Week 18 schedule and give his best bets for the weekend in the NFL, along with some thoughts on the final week of the NFL season as a whole. For more picks and predictions covering all sports visit https://ats.io or checkout our sportsbook promotions here https://ats.io/sportsbook-promos/

NFL Week 17 Betting Picks - The GBI Show Dec 31, 2021

Jay Sanin is here to break down the NFL Week 17 schedule and give his best bets for the weekend in the NFL, along with some reflections on the year 2021. For NFL picks from the ATS team, click here: https://ats.io/nfl/

NFL Week 16 Betting Picks - The GBI Show Dec 24, 2021

Jay Sanin is here to break down the NFL Week 16 schedule and give his best bets for the weekend in the NFL, along with some holiday cheer.
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NFL Week 15 Betting Picks The GBI Show Dec 17, 2021

Jay Sanin from https://ats.io is here to break down the NFL Week 15 schedule and give his best bets for the weekend in the NFL, along with some jokes about the tenure of Urban Meyer in Jacksonville.

NFL Week 14 Betting Picks - The GBI Show Dec 11, 2021

Jay Sanin from https://ats.io is here to break down the NFL Week 14 schedule and give his best bets for the weekend

NFL Week 13 Betting Picks & Previews - The GBI Show Dec 03, 2021

Jay Sanin is here to break down the NFL Week 13 schedule and give his best bets for the weekend, for more indepth picks and previews checkout https://ats.io

NFL Week 12 Betting Picks - The GBI Show Nov 26, 2021

Jay Sanin is here to break down the NFL Week 12 schedule and give his best bets for the weekend in the NFL.
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NFL Week 11 Betting Picks - The GBI Show Nov 19, 2021

Host Jay Sanin previews week 11 in the NFL on ATS.io Radio for more tips and picks visit https://ats.io

NFL Week 10 Betting Picks - The GBI Show Nov 12, 2021

NFL Week 10 betting odds, picks, previews and predictions with host Jay Sanin

NFL Week 9 Betting Picks & Preview Nov 05, 2021

Jay Sanin is here to break down the NFL Week 9 schedule and give his best bets for the weekend in the NFL.
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NFL Week 8 Betting Picks - The GBI Show Oct 29, 2021

Host Jay Sanin is here to break down the NFL Week 8 schedule and give his best bets for the weekend in the NFL.

NFL Week 6 Betting Picks -The GBI Show Oct 15, 2021

Jay Sanin is here to break down the NFL Week 6 schedule and give his best bets for the weekend in the NFL.

NFL Week 5 Betting Picks - The GBI Show_ Oct 08, 2021

Jay Sanin is joined by guest Sharky Waters Nation (@SharksNSports) to break down the NFL Week 5 schedule and give their best bets for the weekend in the NFL.

The GBI Show - NFL Week 4 Betting Picks Oct 01, 2021

Jay Sanin is joined by guest Brian Bevo (@BrianBevo10) to break down the NFL Week 4 schedule and give their best bets for the weekend in the NFL.

The GBI Show - NFL Week 3 Betting Picks Sep 24, 2021

Jay Sanin is joined by guest @SharksNSports to break down the NFL Week 3 schedule and give their best bets for the weekend in the NFL.

The GBI Show NFL Week 2 Betting Picks Sep 17, 2021

Jay Sanin and Wavey Davey from @TheMushBros break down the NFL Week 2 slate and give their best bets.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast July 29, 2021 Jul 29, 2021

Host Adam Burke stepped into The Bettor’s Box one final time as he is on to the next chapter in his life after this weekend. Adam started with his thanks, gratitude, and appreciation for so many that have been a part of this podcast and this website. Baseball still had to take center stage, as Adam talked about the Trade Deadline, home/road splits, some interesting stats, and some takeaways that everybody should keep in mind from the past and present editions of The Bettor’s Box.
After a look Down the Lines to cover line movements, Adam shared a couple of picks and then previewed four series for this weekend. He talked about Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks, Astros vs. Giants, Reds vs. Mets, and Red Sox vs. Rays, along with some words of caution about a post-Trade Deadline hangover for some teams.
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The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast July 26, 2021 Jul 26, 2021

Host Adam Burke jumped back on the airwaves with a lot to say about baseball. He started with a big announcement and then covered the state of offense in MLB coming out of the weekend and then took a look at some Trade Deadline betting angles and considerations. He also projected out where some of the available players might go, especially those that are likely to have a huge impact.
For the rest of the show, Adam talked about recent line moves, what to watch for in the betting markets with the Trade Deadline and the never-ending news cycle, and then previewed several series for this week, including Braves vs. Mets, Blue Jays vs. Red Sox, Dodgers vs. Giants, and A’s vs. Padres.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast July 22, 2021 Jul 22, 2021

Host Adam Burke opened up the show today by talking about some major upticks in offense that have taken place since the start of the second half. We’re seeing a lot more power right now and Adam broke down the stats, his beliefs as to why all of this is taking place, and whether or not it will continue. There were some truly eye-opening stats during this portion of the show that you do not want to miss.
After breaking down all of that, Adam looked at a set of pitchers that you might want to bet on in the near future based on their batted ball types. A look Down the Lines to assess line moves also incorporated three picks for tonight’s action. Adam also previewed four series for the weekend ahead with thoughts on Braves vs. Phillies, Red Sox vs. Yankees, Cardinals vs. Reds, and White Sox vs. Brewers.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast July 19, 2021 Jul 19, 2021

Host Adam Burke always has a lot of interesting angles and things to consider to share with listeners on The Bettor’s Box and that was the case again today. Adam started out with a look at how teams did offensively coming out of the Break and then looked at teams that have done the best since that first memo was sent out on June 3.
After looking through those teams and some quality contact metrics, Adam changed his focus to the betting markets and some line moves that we saw over the weekend. Following a pick for Monday night’s action, Adam looked at four series for this week and gave his thoughts on Giants vs. Dodgers, Rangers vs. Tigers, Red Sox vs. Blue Jays, and Cubs vs. Cardinals.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast July 15, 2021 Jul 15, 2021

Host Adam Burke was excited for the All-Star Break as a chance to look at some college football stuff, but it is back to the baseball betting grind now. Adam opened the show by talking in general about the Trade Deadline, prospects and minor league call-ups in the second half, and what appears to be the start of CBA negotiations. After that, Adam looked at futures opportunities for the second half.
World Series and Division futures joined adjusted season win totals as topics of conversation on the program, as Adam looked at some of the opportunities available to bettors. After keying in on those picks and suggestions, Adam looked ahead to the weekend with thoughts on Red Sox vs. Yankees, Brewers vs. Reds, and Astros vs. White Sox.

British Open Picks & Predictions with Brian Blessing July 13, 2021 Jul 13, 2021

Host Adam Burke was happy to bring back Brian Blessing to chat about the British Open. The guys dove right into the fun with thoughts on The Open Championship at Royal St. George’s, including a profile of the course, the players that seem to fit this format, the importance of shopping around for the best prices, and so much more.
Adam and Brian gave some picks to win, talked about good bets for matchups and some group play, and other considerations for this tournament, including the winning score and how things played out the last time the British Open was at this particular course.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast July 12 2021 Jul 12, 2021

Host Adam Burke is a big fan of the Home Run Derby because it represents something different and the chance to feel like a kid again watching baseball. The daily grind is all about the business side of the spectrum, but the Derby is a whole lot of fun to follow. It can be a lot of fun to bet as well, which is why Adam broke down the important stats and some things on the first-round matchups for tonight’s event. He also gave his pick to win.
After doing all things Derby, Adam looked at some really interesting stats from the first half of the season, including lots of stuff on the Mariners, Orioles, and Yankees. He talked about underachieving and overachieving offenses, records in one-run games and with leads after five innings, and a whole lot more. Lastly, Adam did an overview of the Trade Deadline and talked about what he expects to see as teams complete their transactions.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast July 8, 2021 Jul 08, 2021

Host Adam Burke was back in the home office and back on the headset mic for today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box. Adam took a look at the overall landscape in MLB since the first memo about the substance crackdown and noted a few really interesting things and the reason why offense has jumped a bit. He also took a look at offenses that have had a lot of recent success, including two notable teams that have been topics of conversation a lot on the show.
Adam then looked for some positive and negative regression candidates by keying in on high-velocity contact and the results on those batted balls. He found four pitchers to fade and three pitchers to back based on those numbers and some guys to keep in mind as we move forward throughout the season. After a look at line movements and a discussion of tonight’s card, Adam previewed four series for the week ahead. Listen for his thoughts on Royals vs. Indians, Reds vs. Brewers, Nationals vs. Giants, and Blue Jays vs. Rays.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast July 5, 2021 Jul 05, 2021

Host Adam Burke talked about futures on this edition of The Bettor’s Box for ATS Radio. Adam looked at all six divisions in search of some betting values and also some creative angles for wagering on the pennant and World Series futures. Along the way, Adam gave out a few picks that look to be decent at this point in time, but also provided some betting tips for how to bet on futures in MLB with about half of the season left to go.
It wasn’t all about futures, as Adam finished up the show by taking a look at four series for the week ahead, with some thoughts on Phillies vs. Cubs, Red Sox vs. Angels, A’s vs. Astros, and wrapped up with Rockies vs. Diamondbacks.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast July 1, 2021 Jul 01, 2021

Host Adam Burke was ready to go with a lot of great information for today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box. Adam started by talking about the increase in home runs that we’ve seen of late and how the spin rate crackdown seems to be hurting pitchers throwing a lot of four-seam fastballs. Then it was time to talk about something new and different for the show, as Adam looked at a lot of stats at Baseball-Reference.
He highlighted the importance of baserunning and the teams that are generating and creating run-scoring opportunities based on their prowess on the basepaths. He took a look at teams that aren’t stopping stolen bases and those that are hitting for a lot of power at home, but not on the road, and vice versa. After a look at the line moves from this week, Adam previewed five series for the week ahead, with thoughts on Dodgers vs. Nationals, Astros vs. Indians, Rays vs. Jays, Red Sox vs. A’s, and Mets vs. Yankees

Stanley Cup Finals, Rocket Mortgage Classic, NASCAR with Brian Blessing June 29, 2021 Jun 29, 2021

Host Adam Burke and regular Tuesday guest Brian Blessing started off with a little bit of banter about the weather and golf, which is what it looks like the Montreal Canadiens will be doing soon. It is only a 1-0 series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, but Adam and Brian had some strong thoughts on what the rest of the series holds for those two teams and some advice on how to bet Game 2.
Moving back to golf, but this time with professionals, Adam and Brian handicapped the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club and even worked in some chatter about the Irish Open, as we’re just two weeks away from The Open Championship. After an overview of the golf betting odds and some picks for this week’s PGA Tour event, NASCAR took center stage with a road course that could benefit some long shots in the Jockey Made in America 250.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast June 28, 2021 Jun 28, 2021

Host Adam Burke was back on the airwaves following a busy MLB weekend to talk about what is happening around the league. Adam started with some thoughts on how pitchers are adjusting to the spin rate crackdown and if hitters are having more success with high-velocity contact. He also took a look at some pitching staffs that have seen K% decreases since the league sent the first memo on June 3.
After looking at a set of underachieving and overachieving teams based on the alternate standings metrics, Adam dialed it in to take a look at line moves from this past weekend and then previewed five series for the week ahead. Adam keyed in on Pirates vs. Rockies, Angels vs. Yankees, Cubs vs. Brewers, Giants vs. Dodgers, and Padres vs. Reds to give you some thoughts as the week progresses in those games.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast June 24, 2021 Jun 24, 2021

The home for detailed baseball betting analysis is The Bettor’s Box. Host Adam Burke goes into a lot of information that you aren’t going to hear anywhere else and that’s why this show should be an integral part of your MLB handicapping process. On the June 24 edition, Adam took a look at where offenses stands in the month of June and keyed on two big changes that we’ve seen relative to the rest of the season.
With offense up around the league, now is the time to look at teams in line for positive regression, so Adam cited five teams in line for that based on their contact quality and a few more based on how they’ve done with runners in scoring position. After a quick check of line movements from this week, Adam previewed the weekend with thoughts on five series. Those were Phillies vs. Mets, Yankees vs. Red Sox, Astros vs. Tigers, A’s vs. Giants, and Cubs vs. Dodgers.

NHL Playoffs, Travelers Championship, NASCAR at Pocono with Brian Blessing June 22, 2021 Jun 22, 2021

It is a point of pride on the show that host Adam Burke and regular Tuesday guest Brian Blessing can cover so much ground in such a short period of time when they get together on the podcast. On this June 22 edition of the show, the guys talked about the NHL Playoffs, the Travelers Championship, and even worked in a little bit of NASCAR talk for the weekend at Pocono.
Adam and Brian looked deep at the Canadiens vs. Golden Knights series and also Lightning vs. Islanders. Then they moved into talking about the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands with some picks for that event. Adam also put Brian on the spot about the BMW International on the European Tour side. Lastly, a scheduling quirk for NASCAR at Pocono should yield some good betting opportunities with two races this weekend in PA.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast June 21, 2021 Jun 21, 2021

Host Adam Burke was back to start off a new week of baseball coverage with this edition of The Bettor’s Box. It started with the major talking point of the week, as this is the week that Major League Baseball cracks down on those found to be using foreign substances on the baseball. Adam talked about how to handicap what we’re seeing, what to do and what not to do, and how it could impact the game going forward.
After running through a list of recent spin rate decreases, including some caveats and red flags within the data, Adam took a look at teams with some good opportunities to win games based on the schedule and looked at some team records against good teams and bad teams to see if they are some actionable angles based on the strength of schedule upcoming. Lastly, a pick for Monday and previews of Braves vs. Mets, Astros vs. Orioles, Dodgers vs. Padres, and Red Sox vs. Rays wrapped up the show.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast June 17, 2021 Jun 17, 2021

Host Adam Burke led off the show by reminding baseball bettors that it is important not to lose sight of all of the context and the things that matter with this spin rate crackdown. Adam talked about how to analyze these spin rates decreases, what to look for and what to keep in mind, in terms of actionable betting info as this whole situation plays out. Then he launched into a list of pitchers and teams that are on his radar as far as negative impacts with the crackdown.
After running through that list of names, Adam looked at some line moves on sides and totals over the last few days that we have seen and then set the stage for four interesting weekend series with some potential look-ahead picks. Adam talked about Reds vs. Padres, Brewers vs. Rockies, A’s vs. Yankees, and Cardinals vs. Braves to round out the show.

U.S. Open Picks & NHL Playoffs with Brian Blessing June 15, 2021 Jun 15, 2021

Host Adam Burke was back on the headset mic once again, this time to chat with Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline. Adam and Brian started off with a chat about the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines. This will be our second U.S. Open in nine months and the guys talked about the course, who they like, some matchup considerations, and a whole lot more surrounding the major.
On the NHL side of things, Adam and Brian dug into the two playoff series remaining, with thoughts on Islanders vs. Lightning and Game 2 tonight, as well as the rest of the series, at the top. Then they looked at what happened in Game 1 between Vegas and Montreal and previewed the rest of the Golden Knights vs. Canadiens series.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast June 14, 2021 Jun 14, 2021

Host Adam Burke was back on the air with a new edition of The Bettor’s Box and we have a hell of a lot to talk about on each and every show right now. Adam talked about some spin rate decreases from this last round of starts, why we have to be careful not to read too much into it, and some teams and bullpens that might be most at risk. Adam also looked at some Cluster Luck indicators of pitchers that have done well with the bases empty and not with men on base and vice versa.
After looking at all that pitching stuff, Adam took a look at some line movements that we’ve seen over the past few days, gave out a couple of picks for Monday night’s action, and then previewed five series and a few pitching matchups of interest to end the show. Adam hit on Rays vs. White Sox, Padres vs. Rockies, Tigers vs. Royals, Yankees vs. Blue Jays, and then a couple specific pitching matchups.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast June 10, 2021 Jun 10, 2021

Host Adam Burke started off the show by stepping up onto his soapbox and making his thoughts heard about the current state of Major League Baseball. MLB seems to be cannibalizing itself right now with CBA talks looming, so Adam talked about the player reactions to the substance crackdown and also how the league keeps changing the ball. Then Adam looked at some spin rate decreases from this week’s games and gave you a list of pitchers to keep an eye on.
After looking at some line moves from this past week, Adam shared a pick for Thursday night’s action and then previewed three series coming up this weekend, with thoughts on Cardinals vs. Cubs, Blue Jays vs. Red Sox, and Mariners vs. Indians. There was a lot crammed into just 40 minutes on today’s show.

NHL Playoffs and Palmetto Championship with Brian Blessing June 8, 2021 Jun 08, 2021

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing definitely have a difference of opinion from time to time on what matters in the NHL and they talked about the NHL Playoffs and what we’ve seen so far statistically and also with the eye test. Adam and Brian talked first about Montreal’s series win over Winnipeg and then looked at the Bruins and Islanders series. Then they moved on to Lightning vs. Hurricanes and Golden Knights vs. Avalanche.
The guys shared thoughts on the upcoming games, but also how the series have gone so far and what could happen going forward as teams clinch their spots in the Final Four for the NHL Playoffs Semifinals. To finish up the show, Adam and Brian talked golf with the Palmetto Championship at Congaree Golf Club in South Carolina. It’s a new event with a lot of questions, so they threw out some names and picks to win.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast June 7, 2021 Jun 07, 2021

Host Adam Burke had a lot to say on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box. As somebody that actually uses and pays attention to spin rates and the impact that they have on betting baseball, this has been a frustrating few days as MLB has made a fundamental change to the game in the middle of a season. Adam talked about why spin rates are important, the tangible impact that they have on offense, what we’ve seen already this month that could be part of the crackdown, and some pitchers and teams more likely to be affected than others.
It wasn’t all about spin rates on the show, as Adam also looked at recent line moves over the last few days and then previewed five series for the week ahead. Adam talked about his thoughts and some look-ahead picks for Cubs vs. Padres, Astros vs. Red Sox, Yankees vs. Twins, Blue Jays vs. White Sox, and Mariners vs. Tigers.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast June 3, 2021 Jun 03, 2021

Host Adam Burke has talked a lot this season about looking at individual pitchers for signs of positive and negative regression, but today he looked at overall teams and the signs that are there for us to play on or against. Adam had six teams that he believes are overachievers and six teams that look to be underachievers to talk about on today show.
We won’t spoil it for you by telling you the teams, you’ll have to listen to find those out, but Adam went into deep detail as to why those teams appeared on those lists. After looking back at some line moves and giving out a couple of picks for Thursday, Adam finished out the show with a preview of the weekend and some thoughts on Cubs vs. Giants, Astros vs. Blue Jays, Reds vs. Cardinals, Dodgers vs. Braves, and Red Sox vs. Yankees.

NHL Playoffs, Memorial Tournament, Belmont Stakes with Brian Blessing June 1, 2021 Jun 01, 2021

Host Adam Burke and our weekly Tuesday guest Brian Blessing covered a lot of ground once again. They always do, but today’s topics were the NHL Playoffs, the Memorial Tournament, and also the Belmont Stakes. Adam and Brian hit every playoff series and talked about the upcoming games in the NHL, including Lightning vs. Hurricanes tonight and Vegas vs. Colorado and Montreal vs. Winnipeg on Wednesday.
The Memorial Tournament will look a bit different with some alterations to the course at Muirfield Village this week, so the guys hit on those changes and also a list of players that they expect to do well and compete. On the horse racing side, the Belmont Stakes only has eight horses in the field, but Adam and Brian talked about strategies and also which horses profile the best on the longest leg of the Triple Crown.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast May 31, 2021 May 31, 2021

Host Adam Burke wanted to get a show out to the listeners on Monday and that’s exactly what he did with this edition of The Bettor’s Box. On today’s podcast, Adam talked about how offensive numbers started fast in the first half of May, but wound up regressing back towards what we saw in April in the second half. Adam talked about some potential reasons why and also about some other developments we saw in the second month of the season.
After talking about the best and worst offenses of the month, Adam looked at struggles with platoon advantages for left-handed batters and why that is such a contributing factor in the low offensive numbers that we have seen. A recap of line moves from the weekend led into some analysis of today’s card and a pick for Monday. Lastly, Adam previewed the week ahead with thoughts on Rays vs. Yankees, Red Sox vs. Astros, Marlins vs. Blue Jays, and Rangers vs. Rockies.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast May 27, 2021 May 27, 2021

Host Adam Burke had a lot to talk about, as he always does, on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box. Today’s show focused on home/road splits and park factors, two things are very important elements of the handicapping process. They also have a lot to do with how lines are made and how lines are bet, so understanding how teams do offensively at home, how they do on the road, and the characteristics of the ballparks are critically important to the bottom line.
After taking a look at the home/road splits, Adam looked at line moves that have taken place for this week and also previewed five series for the weekend ahead with some interesting thoughts and betting nuggets. He looked at Cardinals vs. Diamondbacks, Giants vs. Dodgers, Padres vs. Astros, Blue Jays vs. Indians, and Braves vs. Mets.

NHL Playoffs, Charles Schwab Challenge, Indy 500, Coca-Cola 600 with Brian Blessing May 25, 2021 May 25, 2021

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing always have good times when they get together on air, but also share a lot of useful insight and betting information with the listeners. This show was no different, as Adam and Brian discussed the NHL Playoffs to open up the podcast. The guys looked at series that have ended, series that are still going, and lines for games on Tuesday and Wednesday night.
On the golf side of things, the Charles Schwab Challenge was such a seminal moment for golf last year and we have another good field on hand at Colonial this year. Adam and Brian gave some of their picks to win on the podcast and also talked about what skills are required to play well in Fort Worth. We’ve got an IndyCar and NASCAR doubleheader on Sunday with the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 and Adam and Brian got you ready for both.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast May 24, 2021 May 24, 2021

Host Adam Burke was back on the air with The Bettor’s Box to talk about what he’s seen and what he expects to see as we go forward here. Adam discussed the offensive changes from April to May and looked at whether or not the baseball is different or if hitters are just making adjustments. He talked about extreme outliers and why those are the ones to focus on for improvements. He also looked at how big favorites are having a big month of May and why that may not change.
After a discussion of some recent line movements from the weekend and the thought processes behind them, Adam gave out a couple of picks for Monday night and then previewed five series for the week ahead. In the spotlight were Indians vs. Tigers, Rockies vs. Mets, Padres vs. Brewers, Dodgers vs. Astros, and Reds vs. Nationals.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast May 20, 2021 May 20, 2021

Host Adam Burke stepped back into The Bettor’s Box to share baseball betting information and analysis that you won’t find anywhere else. On today’s edition of the podcast, Adam looked at how offensive numbers are going up on high-velocity contact across the league, but there are three teams in particular that should be in line for some better fortunes and those are all play-on teams.
After looking at a list of teams that is better than expected and a list that is worse than expected and the reasons why with about 25% of the season completed, Adam talked about recent line moves, gave out a pick for Thursday, and then previewed five series for the weekend ahead. Those series were Twins vs. Indians, Brewers vs. Reds, Rays vs. Blue Jays, Dodgers vs. Giants, and Cubs vs. Cardinals.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast May 17, 2021 May 17, 2021

Host Adam Burke was back on the mic in a creative way with some bad wifi as an annoyance, but a hurdle to leap over on a Monday. He had a lot to discuss on this edition of The Bettor’s Box, starting with what we’ve seen offensively in the month of May and a discussion about the sustainability of those numbers. Adam then looked at small sample size stats and whether or not they are worth using in a handicapping context, like what teams have done over the last seven or 14 days.
After that discussion and a talk about Game Score, the sabermetric stat of the show, Adam did an overview on the recent line moves that we’ve seen and previewed four series for the week ahead with thoughts on White Sox vs. Twins, Tigers vs. Mariners, Astros vs. Athletics, and Red Sox vs. Blue Jays.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021

Host Adam Burke has often been put between a rock and a hard place in terms of betting the 1st 5 or the full game. On today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box, he talked through what goes into the process of making that decision, both from a side and total standpoint. Adam looked at some situations where that could be relevant today as examples.
Then he took a look at some pitchers that have either had good luck or bad luck based on their velocity numbers as we look for some pitchers to fade and some to follow. After that, he talked about the Saber Stats, yes plural, of the show, surveyed some recent line moves, and gave a pick for Thursday night. Finally, Adam previewed a few series for the weekend ahead, with Indians/Mariners, Mets/Rays, and Cardinals/Padres.

NHL Playoffs, AT&T Byron Nelson, Preakness Stakes, Drydene 400 with Brian Blessing May 11, 2021 May 11, 2021

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing covered a lot of ground in under 40 minutes on this edition of ATS Radio. Adam and Brian started by talking about the NHL Playoffs, which will begin on Saturday. They discussed the end of the regular season and the push for seeding briefly, but mostly focused on the playoff pairings that we know and those that we expect to have.
After a deep dive into the hockey playoffs, Adam and Brian checked in on the PGA Tour stop at TPC Craig Ranch for the AT&T Byron Nelson and Brian also hit on a couple of European Tour plays. Horsepower ended the show with early thoughts on the Preakness Stakes and also the Drydene 400, this week’s NASCAR race at Dover.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast May 10, 2021 May 10, 2021

Host Adam Burke has noticed that offense has ticked up quite a bit in the month of May. On this edition of The Bettor’s Box, he looked to explain why. After digging into the May numbers, he had some things to pass along to MLB bettors and also talked about whether or not these things will continue as the month goes along.
After that, Adam looked at how teams have done on their hard contact to put together a few teams that should fare better offensively and those that may end up struggling a bit as we go forward. A look at recent line moves and a pick for Monday night became a segue into a preview of the week ahead, including some pitchers to bet on or bet against and previews of Yankees vs. Rays, A’s vs. Red Sox, Twins vs. White Sox, and Marlins vs. Diamondbacks.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast May 6, 2021 May 06, 2021

Host Adam Burke has had to reinvent himself as a baseball handicapper in light of this season’s developments. He’s spent the last few shows putting together a comprehensive profile of how the baseball has changed and the adjustments that need to be made. On this edition of The Bettor’s Box, Adam talked about high-velocity contact and why what has transpired has created a higher-variance environment that benefits bad teams and bad pitchers. He looked at a few teams that have been helped and hurt by this new baseball and about their prognoses going forward.
After a look at some defensive metrics and the reasons why they may need to be more of a factor in your handicapping, Adam recapped the line moves that we’ve seen this week, gave out a pick for Thursday night, and previewed the weekend ahead with thoughts on Mariners vs. Rangers, Dodgers vs. Angels, Nationals vs. Yankees, Padres vs. Giants, and Phillies vs. Braves.

NHL, Wells Fargo Championship, Preakness Stakes with Brian Blessing May 4, 2021 May 04, 2021

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing always have a lot to talk about and that was true today as the guys got together on ATS Radio to discuss the end of the NHL regular season, golf, and horse racing. The NHL has a lot of things going on right now, as teams are jockeying for playoff spots and seeding and other teams are finishing out what’s left of the year. Adam and Brian talked about some of the situational spots and other betting angles to consider at this time of the year.
The Wells Fargo Championship has a strong field on a great golf course on the outskirts of Charlotte at Quail Hollow Club. Adam and Brian shared their picks and some of the types of players that you want to look at with the characteristics of this course and some of the past winners that have done well. Lastly, they recapped the Kentucky Derby and talked about some early bets and thoughts for the Preakness Stakes coming up on May 15 at Pimlico Race Course.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast May 3, 2021 May 03, 2021

Host Adam Burke had a lot to say on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box. It is really important to understand what is happening with this Major League Baseball season and to make the necessary adjustments to your handicapping process. Adam has a lot of them to make because the game is dramatically different from how it has been the last few seasons. He talked about what has changed, what to do with that information going forward, and just how much the game has changed during the Beyond the Box Score segment.
After looking at a few play-on and play-against teams based on a number of factors, Adam recapped line moves that we’ve seen from the last few days, talked about a couple of picks for Monday night’s action, and then previewed Blue Jays vs. Athletics, Astros vs. Yankees, and Braves vs. Nationals for the first part of this week.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast April 29, 2021 Apr 29, 2021

Host Adam Burke is saddened and disheartened by the lack of offense this baseball season and also by what we’ve been seeing. Adjustments and enhancements made by teams that led to some of the same from Adam in a betting context have gone by the wayside because of how the game has changed. Adam lamented those factors, talked about some historically low offensive outputs, and some play-on and play-against teams during the Beyond the Box Score segment.
Adam talked about totals moves and looking for context clues with those in the betting markets during the Down the Lines segment before talking about the importance of spin rate and its application in the handicapping process. Lastly, previews of four series for the week ahead featured Indians vs. White Sox, Dodgers vs. Brewers, Astros vs. Rays, and Mets vs. Phillies.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast April 26, 2021 Apr 26, 2021

Host Adam Burke looked at some more macro trends around MLB as we settle in for how the season is going to go. Adam talked about how offense is down league-wide and discussed some of the impacts that the baseball and situational hitting have had on run scoring. It doesn’t seem as though a lot of these things are going to change, so Adam talked about the teams that seem to be most affected and whether or not they will be able to come out of it.
Line movements are happening all over the place based on a variety of different statistics, including wOBA-xwOBA, so be on the lookout for that. Adam explained what xwOBA is, how it has an impact on handicapping, and how it can be used to look for buy teams and also some individual pitchers to buy and sell. Previews for Twins/Indians, Rays/Dodgers, A’s/Rays, and Red Sox/Mets wrapped up another fine edition of the best baseball betting podcast in the business.

NHL Trade Deadline & Futures; RBC Heritage; Toyota Owners 400 with Brian Blessing April 13, 2021 Apr 13, 2021

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing had a lot to cover on today’s edition of the podcast. With this April 13 ATS Radio broadcast, the guys started with a look at the NHL Trade Deadline, what happened that will set up the playoff races in certain divisions, and some odds in the futures market that look pretty intriguing for the Stanley Cup.
On the golf side, after a chat about The Masters, Adam and Brian discussed the RBC Heritage, a tournament that usually has some winners that come from off the pace a little bit or guys that don’t grab all the headlines as big hitters. They gave out several names to consider as picks to win, bets in matchups, or some of the top-five/top-10 prop stuff. Lastly, they talked NASCAR at Richmond with some picks to win the Toyota Owners 400.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast April 12, 2021 Apr 12, 2021

Host Adam Burke stepped back into The Bettor’s Box to spend some time talking about what we’ve seen so far in terms of contact quality and some teams that are off to slow starts and those that are off to good starts. It is important to understand the reasons why and to see if those things are sustainable developments or not. Adam talked a lot about regression to the mean with extreme outliers and also about the death of the platoon advantage to open the show.
The Down the Lines segment is really important for those that want to get line value and line equity each and every day in the betting markets. Adam recapped the line moves dating back to last Friday and added some context and analysis as to what happened with those games. Along the way, he talked about a few picks for Monday as well. The Sabermetric Stat of the Show was xFIP and then Adam previewed Yankees vs. Blue Jays, Rangers vs. Rays, and Indians vs. White Sox for the week ahead.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast April 8, 2021 Apr 08, 2021

Host Adam Burke was in midseason form right away on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box. Adam talked about what we’ve seen so far in terms of teams off to slow offensive starts and the reasons why. The new baseball may have a negative impact on some of the league’s best offensive teams, which led to some eye-opening analysis on offense and the teams that may end up struggling for this season. There are some big names on the list.
After looking at some other early-season outliers to talk about the concept of regression, Adam recapped some line moves that we’ve seen so far and forecasted some line moves that are likely to continue as the baseball betting market takes shape. A conversation about BABIP and a few picks for Thursday fed into a preview of the weekend ahead with thoughts on Angels vs. Jays, A’s vs. Astros, and Phillies vs. Braves.

The Masters - Picks, Predictions, and Betting Tips with Brian Blessing April 6, 2021 Apr 06, 2021

Host Adam Burke and Brian Blessing are both really fired up about The Masters at Augusta National this week. So much so that they spent a lot of time discussing it on today’s edition of ATS Radio. After some introductory thoughts discussing Baylor vs. Gonzaga and the end of the college basketball season, it was time to talk about golf. It started with a general overview of the player profile to bet on and then a lot of names were thrown around.
Adam and Brian talked about the types of players that they are looking to bet on for The Masters and the context in which they will bet on those guys. Adam and Brian broke down what makes The Masters such a tough tournament to bet and why something not seen in the metrics or the stats may be the primary thing for you to keep in mind. The guys did share picks to win, top five and top-10 props, matchup tips, and a whole lot more. Finally, they talked NHL with some thoughts on COVID pauses, teams that have run into some tough luck lately, and a few bets for Tuesday.

Baylor vs. Gonzaga Picks & MLB Betting Tips & Strategies with Kyle Hunter April 5, 2021 Apr 05, 2021

Host Adam Burke and guest Kyle Hunter dove right in to talking about the National Championship Game between Baylor and Gonzaga and made a pretty strong case for one of the two teams. Armed with stats, matchup analysis, and thoughts on how the two teams stack up, the guys went through a lot of different keys to the game, including rebounding, turnovers, and shot-making. Both teams are certainly good in the last category, but what happens with the other two may dictate the game.
To finish up on college hoops, Adam and Kyle did a year-in-review, first with the NCAA Tournament and then with the season as a whole, to discuss what was successful, what wasn’t, and what will happen in future seasons in hopes of improving upon those things. Lastly, Kyle gave some of his strategies into betting MLB, a sport that has been quite profitable for him over the years.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast April 2, 2021 Apr 02, 2021

Host Adam Burke was back on the airwaves for the first regular season edition of The Bettor’s Box. Our MLB betting podcast right here at ATS.io is unquestionably the best in the business and nobody does a better job of explaining the game better than Adam. On this edition of the show, Adam talked about some early returns from Opening Day and how likely those things are to carry over throughout the early part of the season and beyond.
Adam also talked about his handicapping process, what to look for when breaking down starting pitchers, and today’s Sabermetric Stat of the Show. A pick for tonight’s action gave way to a preview of the weekend with thoughts on Twins vs. Brewers, Braves vs. Phillies, and White Sox vs. Angels.

Final Four & National Championship Game Picks & Analysis with Brad Powers April 1, 2021 Apr 01, 2021

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com got together one final time for this college basketball season to chat a little bit about the FCS, the Final Four, the National Championship Game, and some future improvements to their college hoops handicapping. The FCS chat was short and sweet, as line value hasn’t worked out in Brad’s favor and a lot of teams have opted out of the season over the last couple of weeks, but the guys still wanted to make mention of what is happening on the gridiron.
On the college basketball side, Adam and Brad talked about what we’ve seen in the NCAA Tournament so far and if any of that will carry over in their minds to future tournaments. The guys discussed Houston vs. Baylor and UCLA vs. Gonzaga with picks, leans, and breakdowns before looking at the look-ahead lines for the National Championship Games. Finally, the guys talked about what they took away from this college basketball season and how they’ll look to use that in the future.

Final Four & National Championship Game Picks & Analysis with Kiev O'Neil March 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2021

Host Adam Burke and our Wednesday guest Kiev O’Neil from The Oddsbreakers had the chance to go in-depth in a big way on the Final Four matchups on this edition of ATS Radio. The guys gave a few quick thoughts on what we’ve seen so far and things that they will look to carry over into future tournaments before discussing Saturday’s two games.
Houston vs. Baylor and UCLA vs. Gonzaga are Saturday’s matchups with a berth in the National Championship Game on the line. Adam and Kiev had a difference of opinion on Houston vs. Baylor, but mostly fell in line with their thoughts on UCLA vs. Gonzaga. They projected out the lines for the Championship Game and then recapped the 2021 college basketball season with some good, some bad, and some things to carry over into next season.

Elite Eight, NHL, Valero Texas Open Picks with Brian Blessing March 30, 2021 Mar 30, 2021

Host Adam Burke and regular Tuesday guest Brian Blessing were reunited after a change to last week’s schedule. Adam and Brian started with college hoops right out of the gate, taking a look at tonight’s Elite Eight action with USC vs. Gonzaga in the first game and UCLA vs. Michigan in the second game. The guys also discussed some early thoughts on the Houston vs. Baylor line.
On the NHL side of things, the guys discussed the playoff picture and the futures market, including some thoughts on how the playoffs look pretty well-defined already and how home/road splits could progress going forward. Quick thoughts on the NASCAR dirt race and the standings setup sent the boys into a chat about the Valero Texas Open with a weak field and a lot of players at some decent prices that could make noise. Finally, it is a big weekend for horse racing with three Kentucky Derby prep races.

Elite Eight & Final Four Handicapping the Hardwood with Kyle Hunter March 29, 2021 Mar 29, 2021

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Kyle Hunter from HunterSportsPicks.com covered the NCAA Tournament from all angles on this edition of the show. After talking about what we’ve seen in March Madness so far, the guys took a look at all four Elite Eight matchups. They started with Oregon State vs. Houston and then moved into Arkansas vs. Baylor. They also looked at all four possible combinations for the Final Four on the right side of the bracket and projected out those lines.
Moving over to the left side of the bracket, Adam and Kyle shared their thoughts on USC vs. Gonzaga and also UCLA vs. Michigan. After breaking those games down, they talked about the potential lines for the Final Four for those teams as well.

NL West Preview - The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast March 26, 2021 Mar 26, 2021

To finish out this week on ATS Radio, host Adam Burke went solo with another edition of The Bettor’s Box. Adam started with some Spring Training news and notes, including the key injuries to Eloy Jimenez and Nick Anderson, plus some roster battles and how to interpret these last few days of Spring Training. Teams are getting their players ready for the season and that can lead to some overreactions from bettors as they look at those final stat lines.
The Five-and-Fly segment is a great way for listeners to get some information on all of the teams in a division in a short and sweet format. Adam talked about the final division of the Five-and-Fly with the NL West. That meant analysis, betting tips, and observations for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and San Francisco Giants.

FCS Spring Week 7 & Sweet 16 Picks with Brad Powers March 25, 2021 Mar 25, 2021

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com always have football on the brain, so the guys talked about spring football games and how Brad has been doing his research watching the practices and the scrimmages for FBS teams. The guys also talked about the FCS market for Spring Week 7 and a few of Brad’s picks for this weekend’s action.
Then it was all about the Sweet 16, as Adam and Brad covered all eight games from a variety of different angles. They wound up having an underdogs vs. favorites side bet on the Sweet 16 action, so you know we had some differences of opinion on Oregon State vs. Loyola Chicago, Villanova vs. Baylor, Oral Roberts vs. Arkansas, Syracuse vs. Houston, Creighton vs. Gonzaga, Florida State vs. Michigan, UCLA vs. Alabama, and Oregon vs. USC.

NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Picks & Predictions with Kiev O'Neil March 24, 2021 Mar 24, 2021

Host Adam Burke and Kiev O’Neil from The Oddsbreakers did a lot of talking about the NCAA Tournament on this edition of ATS Radio. The guys discussed the NCAA Tournament at large to start things off, including a disappointing showing for the Big Ten and a lot of unexpected success for the Big 12. Then they got down to looking at the Sweet 16 games.
Adam and Kiev hit all eight of them with both side and total thoughts for Saturday and Sunday. The guys had some disagreements, but also agreed on games, line moves, and some of the handicapping angles in play. Kiev also spent a few minutes talking about the futures market and a money line rollover that you may want to pursue before giving out his favorite pick from Thursday’s NIT games.

Sweet 16 Picks - Handicapping the Hardwood with Kyle Hunter March 23, 2021 Mar 23, 2021

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Kyle Hunter from HunterSportsPicks.com talked all things college hoops on today’s edition of the show. They gave some general thoughts and an overview on the NCAA Tournament before digging into the Sweet 16 matchups. After a look at the futures market, it was go time on the games.
Adam and Kyle gave out their picks, breakdowns, and analyses on Oregon State vs. Loyola Chicago, Villanova vs. Baylor, Oral Roberts vs. Arkansas, Syracuse vs. Houston, Creighton vs. Gonzaga, Florida State vs. Michigan, UCLA vs. Alabama, and Oregon vs. USC.

NL Central Preview - The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast March 22, 2021 Mar 22, 2021

Host Adam Burke jumped on the airwaves to talk some baseball with a look at some happenings from Spring Training and also previews of the five teams in the NL Central during the Five-and-Fly segment. Adam started out with a quick injury note and then talked about how prospective baseball bettors should be looking into bullpens as we approach the start of the season and why those carry so much importance in April, especially here in 2021.
On the NL Central side, Adam gave some overviews and betting breakdowns for the weakest division in baseball with thoughts on the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and St. Louis Cardinals. He even shared a couple of futures looks and some win total thoughts on the teams in that division over the course of his breakdowns.

AL West & NL East Previews - The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast March 19, 2021 Mar 19, 2021

Host Adam Burke had a lot to say on today’s solo edition of ATS Radio taking a look at recent Spring Training developments and some team previews now that we are less than two weeks from Opening Day. Adam discussed three teams doing some fascinating things in the Spring and then took a look at a few injury situations to monitor as we get closer to the regular season.
The Five-and-Fly segment means about five minutes on each of the five teams in each division. On today’s show, Adam saved time with a few, but did 10 team previews with a look at the Houston Astros, Los Angeles Angels, Oakland A’s, Seattle Mariners, and Texas Rangers in the AL West and then the Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington Nationals in the NL East.

College Football Preview & March Madness Picks & Predictions with Brad Powers March 18, 2021 Mar 18, 2021

High winds and a shaky power grid weren’t enough to slow down host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com on this edition of ATS Radio. The guys started with some college football chatter, as Brad put out his FBS College Football Spring Guide this week with power ratings and win total projections for every time. The guys also talked FCS for Spring Week 6 with this weekend’s action and an overview of the markets. Brad also shared a few picks.
The rest of the show was dedicated to the NCAA Tournament. The guys went through all four regions with the West, South, Midwest, and East giving first-round picks, some futures looks, some sleeper teams, and a general betting overview of the first round of March Madness.

NIT & NCAA Tournament Picks & Predictions with Kiev O'Neil March 17, 2021 Mar 17, 2021

Host Adam Burke has been joined the last several Wednesdays by Kiev O’Neil from TheOddsbreakers.com for some excellent college basketball content and we got even more of it on this March 17 edition of the show. The NIT starts on Wednesday night, so that was the starting point for the podcast as Adam and Kiev talked about betting angles, tonight’s two games featuring Toledo vs. Richmond and Western Kentucky vs. Saint Mary’s and also about a play for Saturday that Kiev has already bet.
On the NCAA Tournament side of things, Adam and Kiev started with a discussion of the first four games and then looked at each individual region to talk about some of the key games and matchups and also some ATS bets for the first round. The guys looked at the paths for the #1 seeds, talked about being wary of public underdogs, and discussed a whole lot more with regards to March Madness.

NCAA Tournament, Honda Classic, & QuikTrip 500 with Brian Blessing March 16, 2021 Mar 16, 2021

Host Adam Burke and regular Tuesday guest Brian Blessing from Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline chatted about the NFL, college basketball, golf, and NASCAR on a neat and tidy 49 minutes and change on this March 16 podcast. The guys started with some NFL Free Agency updates and early thoughts on how the futures markets will be affected. Then they went to the NCAA Tournament to talk about vulnerable #1 seeds and games of interest in the first round.
The Honda Classic has a watered-down field, but that means you can go price hunting with some names at big numbers down at PGA National. Adam and Brian shared some of their picks and strategies for that tournament and then finished up on the NASCAR side. The Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 is this week’s NASCAR race at Atlanta and the guys talked about some picks to win and some matchup and group matchup strategies for the weekend.

March Madness Picks - Handicapping the Hardwood with Kyle Hunter March 15, 2021 Mar 15, 2021

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Kyle Hunter love this time of the year and you can hear it in their voices on ATS Radio. Today’s show was pretty much all about March Madness and the NCAA Tournament. The guys gave some general betting tips and an overview of how to bet the NCAA Tournament, money line rollovers vs. futures prices, the venue changes for this year’s tournament, and so much more.
Then the guys went region by region, going West, South, Midwest, and then East to talk about potential upsets, good betting spots, futures opportunities, coaching mismatches, and a bevy of things to help you get an edge when handicapping the first and second round games. They even looked at Final Four and Elite Eight futures. And they even worked in the NIT and the CBI quickly at the end of the show as well. It was an awesome show and maybe the best of the season.

AL Central Preview - The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast March 12, 2021 Mar 12, 2021

To start off this edition of The Bettor’s Box, host Adam Burke first talked about the stats that you can actually trust in Spring Training. There are some that reach a reliability point early on and those are the ones that you want to focus on as you evaluate the performances of these players. Continuing with the Spring Training theme, Adam also addressed some injuries that have popped up, including Carlos Carrasco, Zach Britton, and Miles Mikolas.
The Five-and-Fly portion of the show focused on the AL Central. Adam spent about five minutes on each team with his thoughts on the Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, and Minnesota Twins by looking at some strengths, weaknesses, what happened in 2020, and a whole lot more.

FCS Spring Week 5 and College Basketball Picks with Brad Powers March 11, 2021 Mar 11, 2021

Host Adam Burke has had a whirlwind few days, but we’ve still brought you some fine editions of the podcast this week and Thursday was no different. Adam was joined by pro bettor and handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com to discuss this weekend’s FCS college football action and also conference tournaments. The guys certain;y had a lot to talk about on the FCS side, as Brad had some rants about the markets and the guys broke down some games and important betting concepts like buying low, selling high, and getting in front of line moves.
On the college basketball side of the spectrum, there are a few big news stories today with Duke and Villanova that have impacted the games and the conference tournaments. The guys also looked at some handicapping of coaches, team mindsets and motivations, and a whole lot more as we head towards Selection Sunday and the completion of the Field of 68 for the NCAA Tournament.

Big Ten, ACC, AAC, Big 12 Conference Tournament Picks & Odds with Kiev O'Neil March 10, 2021 Mar 10, 2021

Big Ten, ACC, AAC, and Big 12 Conference Tournament betting tips, odds, picks, and predictions were the major subjects of today’s edition of ATS Radio. Host Adam Burke was joined by Kiev O’Neil from The Oddsbreakers to chat about those four tournaments and the guys also worked in a few bulletpoints on the UFC main event for this weekend between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad.
The Big Ten Conference Tournament has a really unique venue at Lucas Oil Stadium, so Adam and Kiev talked about that and also about the futures to win the tournament. Then they moved on to the ACC to chat about what we’ve seen so far, what we could see going forward, and Kiev’s favorite pick. The guys also looked at the AAC Tournament that starts tomorrow with Kiev’s favorite team to bet and then wrapped up with the Big 12, the only tournament we missed on Monday’s show. Lastly, Belal Muhammad vs. Leon Edwards is the main event of this weekend’s UFC card and the guys shared thoughts.

NHL, PLAYERS Championship, Instacart 500 Picks & Predictions with Brian Blessing March 9, 2021 Mar 09, 2021

Host Adam Burke and jack-of-all-tradesman Brian Blessing got together for the Tuesday March 9 edition of ATS Radio. On the podcast, Adam and Brian discussed what has been happening in the NHL of late and took a look at the Tuesday night card to handicap some games and figure out some good bets for this evening’s action.
Then the guys moved over to the golf side of things as the Florida Swing continues with the PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass. A huge prize pool and a big number for winning are the stories this week, along with a top-notch field at a course that has some different elements to it than the usual courses. Finally, Adam and Brian shared some NASCAR analysis for this weekend’s Instacart 500 at Phoenix Raceway as Chase Elliott, Brad Keselowski, Denny Hamlin, and Kevin Harvick all look to get into the win column.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Betting Podcast with Kyle Hunter March 8, 2021 Mar 08, 2021

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Kyle Hunter hit a lot of college basketball conference tournaments on today’s show. The guys were able to share insight on futures betting, plus totals angles, interesting matchups, and a whole lot of pertinent betting info on the podcast. These are some of their favorite shows and that excitement level was certainly carried throughout the episode.
In order, the conference tournaments the guys discussed are AAC, ACC, Big East, Big West, Conference USA, Big Sky, Big Ten, MAAC, MAC, MEAC, Mountain West, Pac-12, SEC, Southland, SWAC, and WAC. With a late show and some scrambling because of computer problems, the Big 12 got lost in the shuffle, but the guys still shared a lot of great basketball betting information to help you this week and beyond.

AL East Preview - The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast March 5, 2021 Mar 05, 2021

Host Adam Burke flew solo today for a new edition of The Bettor’s Box, our MLB betting podcast. Adam is hoping to do six of these in preparation for the season with the popular Five-and-Fly segment to spend five minutes on each of the five teams in a division. He started that today with the AL East. First things first, Adam updated a few injury situations around Major League Baseball, including a couple that have affected teams that Adam took season win total overs on already.
The Five-and-Fly segment features helpful analysis and information on five teams and today’s teams were those in the AL East. Adam talked about an optimistic outlook for the Orioles, a pessimistic position for the Red Sox, sung the praises of the Yankees and Rays, and also took a fair and balanced look at the Blue Jays as we look ahead to Opening Day on April 1.

FCS Week 4 College Football Picks & College Basketball Tips with Brad Powers March 4, 2021 Mar 04, 2021

Host Adam Burke was joined by pro bettor and handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com to chat some college football at the top of our March 4 podcast. Adam and Brad discussed FBS strength of schedule for 2021 and then talked about what has transpired so far in the FCS and also talked about some games for the upcoming weekend, including South Dakota vs. North Dakota, Albany vs. New Hampshire, Southern Illinois vs. Youngstown State, and McNeese State vs. Southeastern Louisiana.
On the college basketball side, Adam and Brad covered some fade and follow teams in college hoops with a focus on those that are wrapping up the regular season and could do so on a high note. They also talked about college basketball conference tournament betting strategies, including second half betting and looking for spots to fade teams off of some upset victories.

A-10 & Missouri Valley Tournaments & Big Ten Picks with Kiev O'Neil March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021

Host Adam Burke was ready to talk some more hoops as Kiev O’Neil from The Oddsbreakers joined the show on March 3. Adam and Kiev talked about conference tournaments at the start, with the A-10 Tournament and the Missouri Valley Tournament both in the spotlight. The guys talked about some picks to win and some money line rollovers options, along with other betting angles. They finished college hoops talking about the four Big Ten games across tonight and tomorrow.
Quick UFC thoughts with some picks from Kiev on Amanda Nunes vs. Megan Anderson and Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling finished up the show on a high note.

NHL, Arnold Palmer Invitational, and Pennzoil 400 with Brian Blessing March 2, 2021 Mar 02, 2021

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing always talk about a lot of different topics and that’s what they did on today’s show. A few quick notes about conference tournaments and conference specialization started up the show and then the guys moved quickly into some hockey talk. They looked at a couple of results from last night and how those followed through with the schedule spot betting they’ve talked about all season and then applied some of those concepts to tonight and tomorrow’s card with free picks and betting tips.
The Arnold Palmer Invitational is this week’s PGA Tour event down at Bay Hill. The guys talked about three players each to win the tournament and then focused on some of the matchups and props that are available at the US sportsbooks. Finally, NASCAR took center stage for the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The guys had an excellent NASCAR breakdown with some picks to win and some betting tips for the group and head-to-head matchups as well.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Betting Podcast with Kyle Hunter March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Kyle Hunter talked about several conference tournaments and about how to bet them on today’s edition of ATS Radio. The guys started by criticizing the sportsbooks for not having odds out on these things and then launched into some breakdowns of the tourneys. Along the way, Adam and Kyle discussed money line rollovers, futures prices, and totals angles for the games.
The guys hit the Horizon League, Big South Conference, Atlantic Sun Conference, A-10 Conference, Ohio Valley Conference, West Coast Conference, Missouri Valley Conference, the SoCon, Sun Belt Conference, and the Patriot League on today’s shows with some teams to bet from a futures standpoint, over/under numbers about the venues, the schedule quirks, and some of the matchup pairings.

MLB, NBA, NHL, College Basketball Freestyle Friday with Host Adam Burke February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021

It was a Freestyle Friday edition of ATS Radio with host Adam Burke on his own to talk MLB, NBA, NHL, and college basketball with our loyal listeners. Adam started by talking about what readers can expect from the 2021 MLB Betting Guide and about the value he thinks it provides. There was a lot of straight talk in this segment and a lot of compelling reasons to check out this year’s publication.
On the NBA side, Adam gave out a betting angle regarding teams heading into the All-Star Break and then looked at a few games for tonight and tomorrow that look to be good bets to make. He did the same in the NHL for Friday and Saturday night and gave out a few picks and betting tips there. Finally, Adam brought ATS Radio together with a continuation of Monday’s discussion on some regression teams that pertain to tonight and tomorrow. A handful of basketball picks and predictions for the weekend rounded out the show.

FCS College Football Picks & College Basketball Best Bets with Brad Powers February 25, 2021 Feb 25, 2021

Host Adam Burke and guest Brad Powers had a lot to talk about on today’s edition of ATS Radio. Brad is posting FCS college football bets at BradPowersSports.com and talked about his process for this week’s games, in which he has fired off 17 bets! Brad talked about some of the wagers that he has made and what he is looking for out of the betting markets for this week and beyond.
As crazy as it sounds, college basketball conference tournaments begin tonight with the Horizon League. Adam and Brad discussed conference tournament betting and how to think about the matchups when we’ve got past games to reference. The guys also discussed questions of motivation at this time of the season and Brad shared a couple of bets that he made for tonight’s college hoops card.

College Basketball Big Ten Picks & UFC Vegas 20 with Kiev O'Neil February 24, 2021 Feb 24, 2021

Host Adam Burke and Kiev O’Neil spent some time together on Wednesday to chat college basketball and UFC on ESPN+ 44. They started in college hoops with a recap of Ohio State vs. Michigan and then some thoughts on the conference futures market with a couple weeks until the conference tournament. The guys hit on tonight’s Indiana vs. Rutgers game and also talked about Iowa vs. Michigan, Ohio State vs. Michigan State, and Northwestern vs. Minnesota for Thursday.
On the UFC side of the ledger, Adam and Kiev talked about Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Ciryl Gane, Nikita Krylov vs. Magomed Ankalaev, and also Pedro Munhoz vs. Jimmie Rivera for the UFC on ESPN+ 44 card coming up this Saturday. The guys gave picks on those three fights and also talked about some UFC betting strategy.

NHL, WGC-Workday Championship, & Dixie Vodka 400 Picks with Brian Blessing February 23, 2021 Feb 23, 2021

Host Adam Burke and jack-of-all-tradesman Brian Blessing got together for an entertaining edition of ATS.io on February 23. The guys dug into the NHL betting market with some hockey discussion about upcoming games on Tuesday and also some general situational and schedule betting tips from around the league. You definitely don’t want to miss their thoughts on those!
On the golf side, two events are in the spotlight this week, with the WGC-Workday Championship and the Puerto Rico Open. The guys spent more time on the WGC as the more prominent of the two events, but talked about their pre-tournament picks to win and some elements of the new course, The Concession Golf Club. They also talked about the Puerto Rico Open field and a couple of plays before shifting gears to NASCAR to discuss the Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Picks & Tips with Kyle Hunter February 22, 2021 Feb 22, 2021

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Kyle Hunter chatted about all things college hoops on the February 22 edition of the show. The guys started with some general conference tournament thoughts, plus analysis of the Horizon League, America East, and Big South Conference Tournaments that will start this week. They talked about money line rollovers and conference tournament betting strategies.
After breaking down the start of the postseason, they went into the regular season format with injury news and updates, positive and negative regression teams, fade/follow teams, and a handful of games for this week, including St. John’s vs. Villanova, Indiana vs. Rutgers, West Virginia vs. Baylor, Boise State vs. San Diego State, and Western Kentucky vs. Houston.

MLB, NBA, NHL, and College Basketball Freestyle Friday with Host Adam Burke February 19, 2021 Feb 19, 2021

Host Adam Burke spread his wings and flew like a solitary bird among the clouds on today’s edition of ATS Radio. He covered four different sports betting markets with some stats, trends, and information to support some picks and some betting angles for this weekend that apply to certain games, but can also apply to lots of games in the future.
Adam discussed what to watch for early in Spring Training on the MLB side and talked about the MLB Betting Guide that will be released on Thursday. He covered some trends and scheduling spots in the NBA and applied them to a few games this weekend, including Warriors vs. Magic tonight and Kings vs. Bulls tomorrow. Adam also looked at the NHL with thoughts on Oilers vs. Flames, Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens, and the Lake Tahoe outdoor games. Finally, college basketball took center stage with lots of talking points for Friday and Saturday games.

FCS College Football Picks & College Basketball Talk with Brad Powers February 18, 2021 Feb 18, 2021

Host Adam Burke and guest Brad Powers were excited to talk college football on today’s edition of ATS Radio. They actually started on the FBS side with a new hire at UCF of Gus Malzahn, spring practices, and some new coaches that we’ll be following as the spring practice period goes along. Then they moved over to FCS with some thoughts on this week’s games, how the betting market is setting up, and what Brad is doing to get ahead of line moves.
College basketball wrapped up the show for the most part, as the guys talked about the uncertainty of conference tournaments and the engagement levels of the bad teams around the country. They talked about big spreads in games with low numbers of possessions, like Saint Mary’s vs. Gonzaga tonight, and then Brad covered a free pick for show listeners on Colorado vs. Oregon. Late-breaking news about Carson Wentz to the Colts finished out the podcast.

College Basketball Big Ten Picks & Tips & UFC on ESPN+ 43 with Kiev O'Neil February 17, 2021 Feb 17, 2021

College basketball betting was the primary focus of today’s edition of ATS Radio, as host Adam Burke and Kiev O’Neil talked about some of the advantages to betting college basketball second halves. They shared some examples of why this makes sense and what it can do to benefit your bankroll and your bottom line. They also talked a little bit about key numbers and why line value matters so much in a sport marred by fouls and late-game free throws.
The guys also took a look at tonight’s college basketball games with a rematch between Nebraska and Maryland and then also Minnesota on the road at Indiana. Then they discussed tomorrow’s trio in the Big Ten with Iowa vs. Wisconsin, Ohio State at Penn State, and Rutgers at Michigan. Finally, Adam and Kiev wrapped up looking at Curtis Blaydes vs. Derrick Lewis and Yana Kunitskaya vs. Ketlen Vieira on this weekend’s UFC card.

NHL, Genesis Invitational, & O'Reilly Auto Parts 235 with Brian Blessing February 16, 2021 Feb 16, 2021

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing discussed a lot of different sports betting markets on today’s edition of ATS Radio. They talked NHL with some analysis of what’s happening in the league right now, the Tuesday night card, and some other betting angles of note. The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club is this week’s PGA Tour event with a lot of interesting angles and storylines.
The golf breakdown was the best part of the show with several players and names thrown out to keep an eye on to either win outright or have a good chance in matchups or props in Los Angeles. Finally, we’ve got a road course race in NASCAR this week with the O’Reilly Auto Parts 253 at Daytona. It wasn’t too in-depth of a handicap, as the favorite has no excuse for not winning, but Adam and Brian threw out some other names as well.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Picks & Tips with Kyle Hunter February 15, 2021 Feb 15, 2021

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Kyle Hunter from HunterSportsPicks.com gave out a lot of great information and helpful betting tips on the college basketball betting markets on today’s show. The guys talked about NCAA Tournament futures from a listener question, but also discussed how teams may not have conference tournaments and what kind of impact that will have on regular season betting.
After that long breakdown, the guys went into the usual talking points with some regression candidates on the positive and negative sides, fade and follow teams, coaches that excel late in the season, and then several game breakdowns, including some premium pick look-aheads from Kyle and some food for thought on other matchups.

MLB World Series Futures & Early Win Total Picks with Host Adam Burke February 12, 2021 Feb 12, 2021

Host Adam Burke flew solo for today’s edition of ATS Radio to talk all things Major League Baseball. Adam started with some thoughts on recent transactions and trades and about what kind of impact those moves could have. Then he looked at the World Series futures market with some betting tips and advice on how to approach those odds. He also talked about some outliers from the shortened 2020 season and the way to interpret them going into 2021.
PECOTA projections have been the talk of the town this week, so Adam took the time to discuss those, what they are, and what he uses them for in his season win total handicapping. After that, Adam looked at the world openers for season win total lines that were released by WynnBET earlier this week and gave some quick early picks and leans and some thoughts on why he is looking to be on or against those teams.

FCS College Football Picks & College Basketball Betting Tips with Brad Powers February 11, 2021 Feb 11, 2021

Host Adam Burke and Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com had a lot of helpful insights and betting tips on this edition of ATS Radio. The guys started with some final thoughts on the NFL and on something that they should have seen coming and will focus more on in the future. They stayed with football to talk about FCS College Football, which starts this weekend with McNeese State and Tarleton State, as Brad shared a comprehensive breakdown and a pick on the game.
The guys talked about some FCS betting strategies and also about the upcoming FBS College Football season before going into a college basketball discussion. They discussed a cautionary tale for bettors looking to fire on name-brand, blue-blood programs and then looked at some other betting angles that have been profitable before Brad shared a couple of picks for the Friday night card.

Big Ten College Basketball & UFC 258 with Kiev O'Neil February 10, 2021 Feb 10, 2021

Host Adam Burke and Kiev O’Neil from The Oddsbreakers chatted it up on today’s edition of ATS Radio. Adam and Kiev started with some final thoughts on Super Bowl LV and about how the AFC playoff picture is likely to shake out for next season. Then it was time to talk college basketball. Kiev has noticed some things that KenPom is not accounting for that the market is taking for granted and he addressed how to find some edges based on things like home/road splits and injury updates.
The guys hit all three Big Ten college basketball games for Wednesday night and also Thursday and Friday’s games, with Indiana vs. Northwestern, Rutgers vs. Iowa, and Wisconsin vs. Nebraska tonight, Purdue vs. Minnesota on Thursday, and Illinois vs. Nebraska on Friday. To round out the show, Adam and Kiev talked about UFC 258 with thoughts on Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns, Maycee Barber vs. Alexa Grasso, and Kelvin Gastelum vs. Ian Heinisch.

NFL, NHL, Pebble Beach & Daytona 500 Picks & Tips with Brian Blessing February 9, 2021 Feb 09, 2021

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline had a lot of ground to cover on today’s edition of ATS Radio. The guys started with some follow-up recap thoughts on Super Bowl LV between the Chiefs and Buccaneers and talked about how the AFC futures market could look for next season. Then they moved over to the NHL to talk about how the NHL season could be in jeopardy due to COVID and some betting tips for as long as the season is in play.
The Pebble Beach Pro-Am is now the Pebble Beach Pro with no amateurs in what is a weakened field with the withdrawal of Dustin Johnson. Adam and Brian talked about the course and some players they like from a futures standpoint, plus some matchup betting angles for the weekend. Finally, the Daytona 500 kicks off a reimagined NASCAR schedule for this season, so Adam and Brian gave Daytona thoughts and full-season futures analysis.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Betting Podcast with Kyle Hunter February 8, 2021 Feb 08, 2021

Host Adam Burke and Kyle Hunter had some laughs, some head-scratchers, and some very good thoughts on the February 8 edition of ATS Radio. The guys started by recapping some happenings from Super Bowl LV about the game and by thinking ahead to Super Bowl LVI futures. After that, it was all about college basketball.
COVID pauses and injury updates led off the segment, followed by some regression candidates, both on the positive and negative sides of the spectrum. Then the guys took a look at some fade and follow teams and talked about how well underdogs have done recently and some other late-season factors. Finally, they tried to talk about some games this week, one that was unknowingly canceled right before the show and one that could be canceled, but it was a fun segment and the guys took it all in stride.

NHL & Super Bowl LV Betting Picks and Discussion with Dave Sharapan February 5, 2021 Feb 05, 2021

Host Adam Burke and guest Dave Sharapan started out by talking about the biggest news in the sports betting world – the change of COVID protocols in the NHL that should tighten the gap between road teams and home teams. We say that in jest, but it could very well be actionable info that the guys discussed on the show. Then they talked about booking hockey in Vegas before and after the Golden Knights got started.
The conversation did end up on the Super Bowl for the second part of the show, as Adam and Dave talked about side and total, while mixing in some great stories from Dave’s time behind the counter. The guys also each gave out a couple of prop bets to add to this week’s portfolio on ATS Radio before closing up the podcast.

Brad Powers on ATS.io Radio - Super Bowl LV Picks & Props & College Basketball February 4, 2021 Feb 04, 2021

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowerSports.com had lots to talk about with regards to Super Bowl LV. The guys discussed side, total, and money line for Chiefs vs. Buccaneers at the top, discussing the early line movements we’ve seen so far and forecasting where the lines will go as kickoff approaches. Then Adam and Brad talked about prop betting strategies and some of the picks that they have for Super Bowl LV in the props market.
On the college basketball side, Adam and Brad began by talking about how some good value can be had right now in college hoops with so much emphasis from the sportsbooks on balancing the props. They talked about the COVID pause and how it has impacted teams, specifically from a betting standpoint. Lastly, they shared three picks for tonight, with Brad’s thoughts on Arizona vs. Utah and Minnesota vs. Rutgers and Adam’s on Austin Peay vs. Eastern Kentucky.

Super Bowl LV Prop Picks & College Basketball Tips with Kiev O'Neil February 3, 2021 Feb 03, 2021

Host Adam Burke and guest Kiev O’Neil from The Oddsbreakers got together to discuss Super Bowl LV from all angles, including side, total, money line, alt spreads, and props. Over the course of talking about the game, the guys addressed a lot of different factors that are holding the side and total in place, but also forecasted some of the movements we could see by the weekend. Kiev had four props to share with listeners and Adam had two more to tackle as the guys broke down lots of angles on Chiefs vs. Buccaneers.
On the college basketball side, Adam and Kiev chatted about some recent plays that Kiev has made in the ACC and about some interesting stats that he has exploited in recent games for Syracuse. They looked to see if those apply to Saturday’s Syracuse game against Clemson. Then they talked Big Ten, with a look at Maryland vs. Penn State, Illinois vs. Wisconsin, and a free pick look-ahead for Michigan State vs. Nebraska.

Super Bowl Props, NHL, Waste Management Phoenix Open with Brian Blessing February 2, 2021 Feb 02, 2021

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing from Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline got together to talk Super Bowl LV, the NHL, and two golf events on this edition of the show. The guys started with some talk about the spread and total for Chiefs vs. Buccaneers and then discussed some prop bets. Adam added two more prop bets and Brian added a couple as well to give us nine prop bets over two days this week on ATS Radio.
On the NHL side, the guys talked about a couple of games tonight and how schedule spots are extremely prevalent with this unique season. They discussed home teams and how well they’ve done so far, but how that seems to be slowing coming back to earth little by little as teams adjust to the new normal on the road. Lastly, there are two strong golf events this week, first with the Saudi International for the European Tour and the Waste Management Phoenix Open on the PGA Tour. Adam and Brian shared some picks for both to round out the show.

Super Bowl LV Props & College Basketball Picks & Predictions with Kyle Hunter February 1, 2021 Feb 01, 2021

Host Adam Burke and Kyle Hunter got together to start the month of February on what we hope is a high note with this edition of ATS Radio. Adam and Kyle talked about Super Bowl LV, the movement on the side and total, and then about some of their favorite prop bets for the game. Adam had a couple, which is what he’ll do with each segment this week, and Kyle shared three, as the guys helped listeners start putting together that prop portfolio.
On the college basketball side of things, Adam and Kyle started with some injury notes and COVID updates before launching into teams that are regression candidates, fade candidates, or follow candidates. Adam recapped the teams during each segment and the guys made a case for playing on or against several teams around the country. Finally, they finished up by looking at games for this week, including Baylor vs. Texas, Mount St. Mary’s vs. Bryant, Ohio State vs. Iowa, Minnesota vs. Rutgers, and Southern Miss vs. Rice.

Super Bowl LV Picks & Stories with Dave Sharapan January 29, 2021 Jan 29, 2021

Host Adam Burke and our Friday guest Dave Sharapan just talk like two guys in a bar BS’ing about the industry and we’ll tell you, it makes for good radio. Adam and Dave talked about Super Bowl LV from the perspective of being on the other side of the counter on this edition of ATS Radio. They talked about the initial action on the spread and total for the game and about what goes into setting that number and the initial movement that takes place.
Then it was all about the stories. The guys talked about the balancing of risk in the prop markets and about what it takes to come up with those numbers. Dave had stories about past Super Bowl decisions from the counter and from the back room. He also talked about some of his prop betting tips and strategies and about how college basketball just gets in the way when it comes to booking the Super Bowl. It was a great show and something different for our ATS Radio listeners.

Brad Powers on ATS.io Radio - Super Bowl LV Chiefs vs. Buccaneers & College Basketball Jan 28, 2021

Host Adam Burke and guest Brad Powers covered a lot of ground on Super Bowl LV between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers to start off this edition of ATS Radio. They talked about side and total thoughts and some of the line movement that could show up as we head into next week. The guys also chatted about the prop betting markets, how to organize your thoughts with so many of them, and some beneficial betting strategies with those opportunities.
The guys transitioned over to the college basketball side for a bit to talk about how some advantages can present themselves if you pay attention to the news. Injuries and COVID absences are not fully accounted for with some of the most popular college hoops sites that are out there, but the lack of originality in the college basketball betting odds means edges for you. Adam and Brad discussed that in detail with specific examples, looked at Michigan State vs. Rutgers and Memphis vs. SMU for tonight, and then finished up with some weekend takes.

Super Bowl LV & Big Ten College Basketball with Kiev O'Neil January 27, 2021 Jan 27, 2021

Host Adam Burke and Kiev O’Neil from The Oddsbreakers had a lot to touch on in a shorter period of time with some afternoon commitments, but they did so and added a lot of helpful insights for listeners on Super Bowl LV and also college basketball. The line for Chiefs vs. Buccaneers hasn’t moved a whole lot over the last couple of days, so -3 with extra juice and -3.5 reduced juice and 56 or 56.5 were the talking points during a breakdown of the game. The guys also addressed some prop betting strategies in advance of the matchup.
Kiev suffered a tough loss on Georgia Tech last night against Duke, but it served as an important reminder and learning tool for those that were on the same side. After breaking down that game and what happened, the guys talked about Wisconsin vs. Maryland on Wednesday, Michigan State vs. Rutgers on Thursday, and Iowa vs. Illinois on Friday as games of note in the Big Ten.

Super Bowl LV, Farmers Insurance Open, & NHL with Brian Blessing January 26, 2021 Jan 26, 2021

Host Adam Burke was happy to have Brian Blessing from Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline back on the program today. Adam and Brian discussed Super Bowl LV initial thoughts for Chiefs vs. Buccaneers, including the betting odds and their prop betting strategies. It sure sounds like the guys have some very strong opinions on the game and what they’ll look to do with the props as those get posted, so you’ll want to listen closely for those.
On the PGA Tour side of things, the Farmers Insurance Open is this week at Torrey Pines and that got some play on today’s show. Adam and Brian talked about some of the picks that they liked and also talked about how many alternative ways there are to bet on golf with props, matchups, and a whole lot more. Lastly, the guys talked NHL, including a few games tonight, how well home favorites have done so far, and how the schedule is your best friend right now when betting.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Betting Tips with Kyle Hunter January 25, 2021 Jan 25, 2021

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com got together to chat about the Super Bowl and college basketball on today’s edition of the show. Adam and Kyle started with Buccaneers vs. Chiefs to talk about the side and total and the early action that we’ve seen on the game thus far. They also talked about what to watch for with the line as we go forward.
On the college basketball side, the guys had a lot of notes to follow along with on positive and negative regression candidates and also some fade and follow teams. The guys each contributed some teams and stats of their own for both long-term and short-term fades in upcoming games. They also looked at several games for this week, including Dayton vs. Saint Louis, Drake vs. Missouri State, BYU vs. Pepperdine, Boise State vs. Colorado State, Stephen F. Austin vs. Abilene Christian, and Iowa vs. Illinois.

MLB, NBA, NHL, & CBB Picks & Predictions on Freestyle Friday January 22, 2021 Jan 22, 2021

Host Adam Burke put a lot into a short amount of time on this edition of ATS Radio to round out the week. He talked MLB, NBA, NHL, and college basketball on the program, starting with some thoughts on recent MLB transactions like the Francisco Lindor trade and the signing of George Springer. He also teased this year’s 2021 MLB Betting Guide, which will be released in late February.
On the NBA, NHL, and college hoops sides of the spectrum, Adam did some Buy & Sell with a buy team and a sell team for both Friday and Saturday in the pro leagues. There are some good situational spots and matchup spots in the NBA and NHL for those two nights and Adam gave the reasons why he has those thoughts. On the college basketball side, Adam had two sell spots for Friday and two buy spots for Saturday that should sound enticing to listeners.

Brad Powers on ATS.io Radio - NFC & AFC Championship Game Picks & College Basketball Jan 21, 2021

Host Adam Burke was back on the airwaves on Thursday to chat with pro bettor and handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com. Adam and Brad got right down to business looking at Buccaneers vs. Packers and Bills vs. Chiefs as the NFL Playoffs take center stage on Sunday. The guys took a deep dive into how to interpret the previous head-to-head matchups between those teams and also about the lines and where they are going for this weekend’s action. They also talked about look-ahead lines for Super Bowl LV.
Adam and Brad also talked about the importance of market entry and line value in the college basketball betting world. Conference specialization is a major talking point of ours and we got Brad’s thoughts on the topic as well. College basketball presents a lot of daily betting opportunities for those that can watch and interpret the markets and that was the main focus of this part of the show.

NFC & AFC Championship Games & Big Ten College Basketball Tips with Kiev O'Neil January 20, 2021 Jan 20, 2021

Football and basketball were the primary focuses on today’s edition of ATS Radio. Host Adam Burke welcomed back Kiev O’Neil from The Oddsbreakers to chat about the NFC Championship Game and the AFC Championship Game. The guys gave their thoughts on Buccaneers vs. Packers and Bills vs. Chiefs on both side and total, but Kiev also added some player props analysis based on the matchups and how the games could play out.
On the college basketball side, Adam and Kiev talked about conference specialization and the importance of narrowing your focus for a variety of different reasons. Whether you have time constraints or just want to attempt to beat the market and get closing line value, focusing on certain conferences is a great idea. In that same spirit, the guys talked about the Big Ten, with some interesting trends in conference play and then thoughts on Rutgers vs. Penn State, Indiana vs. Iowa, and Michigan vs. Purdue.

Buccaneers vs. Packers & Bills vs. Chiefs Betting Picks + NHL with Brian Blessing January 19, 2021 Jan 19, 2021

Host Adam Burke was happy to chat once again with Brian Blessing on the NFC Championship Game and the AFC Championship Game to start the show. The guys went in-depth on Buccaneers vs. Packers and Bills vs. Chiefs to hit on a lot of different topics and talking points for the two games. They gave side and total thoughts early in the week and discussed what bettors should be looking for as they handicap the games.
On the NHL side, Adam and Brian talked about early-season parity with the back-to-back games and how to handicap those scenarios. That also led the guys down a discussion about analytics and some box score nuggets that could lead to the creation of betting edges in the second game. Lastly, The American Express is this week at PGA West and Adam and Brian shared some quick picks and handicapping tips for the tournament.

NFL Playoffs & College Basketball Betting Tips and Picks with Kyle Hunter January 18, 2021 Jan 18, 2021

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Kyle Hunter got together with some early thoughts on Buccaneers vs. Packers and Bills vs. Chiefs to start out the show. The guys talked about the early lines and their early leans for the NFC Championship and AFC Championship before turning the show fully over to college basketball.
On the basketball side, Adam and Kyle looked at back-to-backs and how to look for box score outliers. They talked about key injuries. Then they talked about regression candidates and fade or follow teams with a bunch of great talking points and angles that you can use to get some value out of playing teams in all sorts of different conferences. As far as games, the guys hit on Alabama vs. LSU, Richmond vs. St. Bonaventure, SIU Edwardsville vs. Tennessee State, Jacksonville State vs. Murray State, and Eastern Washington vs. Northern Colorado.

Sports Betting Talk & NFL Divisional Round Picks with Dave Sharapan January 15, 2021 Jan 15, 2021

Host Adam Burke had a fun talk on Friday with Dave Sharapan. Dave has a background in booking games both offshore and in Las Vegas and that was the focal point of the first part of the show, as the guys talked about the direction of the industry, some misnomers about the business, and about whether or not experience on the other side of the counter benefits somebody on our side of the counter as a bettor.
Many people have asked Adam about getting a start in the business, so he relayed the question to Dave, who had an excellent answer for those looking to get started in the sports betting industry. To finish out the show, the guys took a look at all four games for this weekend in the NFL Playoffs with some side and total thoughts on Rams vs. Packers, Ravens vs. Bills, Browns vs. Chiefs, and Buccaneers vs. Saints.

NFL Divisional Round Picks & Predictions with Brad Powers January 14, 2021 Jan 14, 2021

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com always have a lot to say when they get together and today’s show was no different. They wrapped up the college football season by talking about Alabama’s dominance and about how to start getting into the right mindset to prep for the 2021 season.
On the NFL side, it was all about the four playoff games in the Divisional Round. Picks, predictions, and breakdowns of the betting odds for Rams vs. Packers, Ravens vs. Bills, Browns vs. Chiefs, and Buccaneers vs. Saints dominated today’s show, as Adam and Brad shared their thoughts, matchup analysis, and some insight into where these lines could move. Finally, a quick note from Brad on college basketball back-to-backs, as we’ll dive more into college hoops with him in future weeks.

NFL Playoffs Picks & Big Ten College Basketball Tips with Kiev O'Neil January 13, 2021 Jan 13, 2021

Host Adam Burke welcomed Kiev O’Neill from The Oddsbreakers to the show for this Wednesday edition of ATS Radio. Adam and Kiev started by chatting about how to get started writing and podcasting in this business, which is a question that so many other people have asked of Adam in the past. Fortunately, Kiev put his thoughts to good use to create a successful sports betting tips website.
The guys took a look at all four Divisional Round games with some Rams vs. Packers, Ravens vs. Bills, Browns vs. Chiefs, and Buccaneers vs. Saints thoughts, picks, and predictions. Spread and total were discussed on all four games, along with some key stats and matchup analysis. To finish out the show, Adam and Kiev discussed some upcoming college basketball games in the Big Ten like Wisconsin vs. Rutgers, Michigan vs. Minnesota, and Michigan State vs. Iowa.

NFL Divisional Round Picks & Sony Open In Hawaii Predictions with Brian Blessing January 12, 2021 Jan 12, 2021

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing ran through a lot on today’s show. The guys hit the NFL Playoffs to start the program with some thoughts on the Wild Card Round and how those pertain to this weekend’s Divisional Round. Rams vs. Packers, Ravens vs. Bills, Browns vs. Chiefs, and Buccaneers vs. Saints all got some airtime on the program with picks and predictions from both guys.
On the NHL side of things, the season begins on Wednesday night, but Adam and Brian had to get their thoughts out there about the West Division and then the East Division with some futures prices and some other NHL betting tips. The guys wrapped up the show talking golf with the Sony Open in Hawaii and several picks for outright winner and prop bets that they like for this week’s PGA Tour event.

Ohio State vs. Alabama & College Basketball Betting Tips with Kyle Hunter January 11, 2021 Jan 11, 2021

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Kyle Hunter joined listeners for a little over an hour to talk about the College Football Playoff National Championship and how things stand in the college basketball world. Adam and Kyle discussed Ohio State vs. Alabama, with thoughts on the side, total, and some of the derivative markets, and also gave out a couple of player prop bets each for tonight’s game. They talked about the importance of shopping around for the best prices on the player props as well.
On the college basketball side, Adam and Kyle looked first at some key injuries from around the country before focusing on some regression candidates. When all was said and done, the guys had a list of some good fade teams for listeners, including South Alabama, UTEP, and Southern Miss. They also looked at some follow teams that could have some betting value and then touched on Wisconsin vs. Michigan, Eastern Michigan vs. Toledo, Austin Peay vs. UT-Martin, and San Diego State at Utah State before signing off for the day.

Circa Million Recap & NFL Wild Card Weekend Picks with Las Vegas Cris January 8, 2021 Jan 08, 2021

Host Adam Burke was joined by a new guest, but a name known to just about everybody in Las Vegas NFL betting contest circles. Las Vegas Cris joined Adam to chat about his contest strategies and philosophies from this season in the Circa Sports Million II. The guys talked about what goes into putting together a weekly card and also about what the future holds for the contest. Cris finished tied for second and then fifth with his two entries, to go along with lots of previous contest accolades, so it was a treat to pick his brain on several subjects.
One of those subjects was the NFL Wild Card Weekend. Six games are on the docket for this weekend, with Colts vs. Bills, Rams vs. Seahawks, Buccaneers vs. Football Team, Ravens vs. Titans, Bears vs. Saints, and Browns vs. Steelers. Cris shared some thoughts on those six games and whether or not he approaches the playoffs differently than the regular season.

Brad Powers on ATS.io Radio - Ohio State vs. Alabama Picks & NFL Wild Card Weekend Jan 07, 2021

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Brad Powers shared a lot of great insights, picks, predictions, and philosophies on today’s edition of ATS Radio. The guys started by recapping the college football season to talk about what worked and what didn’t and what lessons have been learned to carry over into next season. Then the guys talked about all things Ohio State vs. Alabama, including some prop betting thoughts as we await those odds.
On the NFL side, Adam and Brad discussed all six Wild Card Weekend games, including some differences of opinion. Colts vs. Bills, Rams vs. Seahawks, Buccaneers vs. Washington, Ravens vs. Titans, Bears vs. Saints, and Browns vs. Steelers all got ample time on the show for matchup analysis and betting breakdowns of all of the NFL playoffs action.

NFL Wild Card Picks & Tournament of Champions Predictions with Brian Blessing January 5, 2021 Jan 05, 2021

Host Adam Burke and jack-of-all-trades Brian Blessing got together for a much longer edition of ATS Radio than they usually do, but they simply had a ton to talk about. Adam and Brian started on the NFL side with the Kevin Stefanski news and the impact it has had on Browns vs. Steelers. They ran through and talked about all six NFL Playoff games, with Colts vs. Bills, Rams vs. Seahawks, Buccaneers vs. Washington, Ravens vs. Titans, and Bears vs. Saints in that order after discussing the Cleveland vs. Pittsburgh game.
The PGA Tour returns this week with the Tournament of Champions at Kapalua. Adam and Brian handicapped that tournament and threw out a few players that they like, including a couple of guys that had a consensus opinion from the two during our golf segment. Lastly, the guys previewed the North Division in the NHL, which features all seven Canadian teams.

Ohio State vs. Alabama & College Basketball Betting Tips with Kyle Hunter January 4, 2021 Jan 04, 2021

Host Adam Burke had a good weekend with the Buckeyes and the Browns and that led to a more jovial mood on today’s edition of ATS Radio. Fellow Buckeyes fan Kyle Hunter also enjoyed the weekend, but that doesn’t stop the guys from being impartial in their Ohio State analysis. In fact, you might be surprised to hear what they said about next Monday’s National Championship Game between Ohio State and Alabama. They also talked about some prop betting strategies for the big game.
On the college basketball side, Adam and Kyle gave out a lot of excellent information from teams around the country. The guys discussed three key injuries, along with teams that have switched conferences and some betting angles that may accompany those squads. They discussed some fade and follow teams and some regression candidates, along with four games for this week, with UConn vs. Marquette and Holy Cross vs. Boston U on Tuesday, Wofford vs. UNC Greensboro on Wednesday, and UC Davis vs. UC Irvine on Friday

Circa Million NFL Betting Picks Week 17 January 1, 2021 Jan 01, 2021

Host Adam Burke is 44-35-1 on the season in the Circa Sports Million, which is pretty good, but not good enough to be in the money as Week 17 arrives. Nevertheless, it is still important to have a good showing for the sake of the site and for some personal pride. Adam started out today’s show by previewing Week 17 in the contest, as a lot of significant money will be up for grabs.
After talking about the standings and what’s at stake, Adam did some self-assessment about his NFL season and talked about some New Year’s Resolutions for the NFL in terms of what he’ll look to do differently next season. Finally, it was time for the selections and Adam seems to have his five NFL picks just about squared away for the final week of the season. Whether you fade, follow, disagree, or agree, Adam gave out his thoughts and the supporting evidence for his claims on today’s show.

Brad Powers on ATS.io Radio - College Football Bowls & NFL Week 17 Dec 31, 2020

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Brad Powers had a lot to talk about as we wrapped up our 2020 shows on ATS Radio. The guys discussed the Liberty Bowl, Peach Bowl, Citrus Bowl, Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Gator Bowl, Outback Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, and Orange Bowl on the college football side, along with some general talking points about how the bowl season has gone so far, comparing conferences, and bowl bounces for next season.
On the NFL side, Adam and Brad sorted through the different scenarios and betting considerations for Week 17, highlighting why derivative betting and live betting seems to be the way to go in these games. The guys discussed the different betting mindsets and also looked deeper at Packers vs. Bears, Cowboys vs. Giants, Jets vs. Patriots, Seahawks vs. 49ers, and Raiders vs. Broncos.

NFL Week 17 Picks & NHL Central Division Preview with Brian Blessing December 29, 2020 Dec 29, 2020

Host Adam Burke and jack-of-all-trades handicapper and radio man Brian Blessing always have a lot to say on Tuesdays. The topics today were the NFL and the NHL, as Adam and Brian did a deep dive into Week 17 of the NFL season, looking at the playoff scenarios and how those will impact the betting odds and the betting of the games. They talked about several games for Sunday, including Steelers vs. Browns, Packers vs. Bears, Dolphins vs. Bills, Falcons vs. Buccaneers, Chargers vs. Chiefs, Cowboys vs. Giants, and Washington vs. Eagles.
On the NHL side, the plan was to talk about the West Division, but some breaking news this morning about Jonathan Toews and the Chicago Blackhawks led to a switch. The guys instead talked about the realigned Central Division, a mix of Eastern Conference and Western Conference teams. Adam and Brian looked at division futures odds and talked about some day-to-day betting tips and about how the teams stack up based on those considerations

College Football Bowl Game Betting Picks & College Basketball with Kyle Hunter December 28, 2020 Dec 28, 2020

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Kyle Hunter talked about college football bowl games and college basketball on today’s edition of ATS Radio. The guys hit on Wisconsin vs. Wake Forest, Florida vs. Oklahoma, West Virginia vs. Army, Mississippi State vs. Tulsa, Ball State vs. San Jose State, Arkansas vs. TCU, Cincinnati vs. Georgia, Auburn vs. Northwestern, Notre Dame vs. Alabama, Ohio State vs. Clemson, and then Ole Miss vs. Indiana.
On the college basketball side, the guys talked about the back-to-backs that we’re seeing in conference play and how to find good betting angles and edges by looking at the first game. They also talked about two key injuries that will have a profound impact on the betting markets, some regression teams, some fade and follow teams, and then four games across Tuesday and Wednesday. Those games were Northeastern vs. West Virginia, Tennessee vs. Missouri, Murray State vs. Belmont, and VMI vs. Samford.

Brad Powers on ATS.io Radio - College Football Bowls & NFL Week 16 Dec 24, 2020

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Brad Powers thought about whether or not to do a Christmas Eve edition of the show and the answer was a clear-cut yes. The guys jumped on the air for about 63 minutes to talk about bowl games and the NFL. On the college football side, Adam and Brad discussed Hawaii vs. Houston, Marshall vs. Buffalo, Liberty vs. Coastal Carolina, Louisiana vs. UTSA, Western Kentucky vs. Georgia State, Oklahoma State vs. Miami, Colorado vs. Texas, and then our first show thoughts on Wisconsin vs. Wake Forest, Missouri vs. Iowa, and Florida vs. Oklahoma.
On the NFL side, the guys talked Christmas NFL for Vikings vs. Saints and then looked at Saturday’s trio of games, including Bucs vs. Lions, before jumping around the Sunday card for thoughts on Broncos vs. Chargers, Browns vs. Jets, Colts vs. Steelers, Panthers vs. Washington, and finally Rams vs. Seahawks.

Bowl Game Betting Picks & College Basketball with Kyle Hunter December 23, 2020 Dec 23, 2020

Host Adam Burke and pro better and handicapper Kyle Hunter got together to talk all things college football and college basketball on today’s edition of ATS Radio. They started with a discussion on how to approach the bowl games from a betting standpoint before talking in-depth on all of the games through December 29. That included Hawaii vs. Houston, Marshall vs. Buffalo, Liberty vs. Coastal Carolina, Oklahoma State vs. Miami, and Colorado vs. Texas.
On the college basketball betting side, the guys chatted about some regression teams, tempo changes, and some teams to back and fade. Adam and Kyle talked about using strength of schedule or certain filters to analyze statistical data about these teams and even highlighted some potential spots to play on or against teams as a result in upcoming games. Lastly, they talked about Wisconsin vs. Michigan State on Friday and Gonzaga vs. Virginia on Saturday.

NFL Week 16 Picks with Brian Blessing December 22, 2020 Dec 22, 2020

Host Adam Burke and Tuesday guest Brian Blessing were happy to start off today’s show talking about an actual plan for the NHL instead of hypotheticals. Adam and Brian discussed the NHL’s 56-game regular season that starts on January 13 and about the new division format. The schedule will lead to some excellent betting opportunities and it never hurts to start planning ahead to a betting market that will yield value.
On the NFL side, it is Week 16 and Adam and Brian had a lot to discuss. As far as game breakdowns, the guys chatted about Vikings vs. Saints, Bears vs. Jaguars, Buccaneers vs. Cardinals, Rams vs. Seahawks, Dolphins vs. Raiders, Colts vs. Steelers, Titans vs. Packers, and Bills vs. Patriots during a look around the playoff and betting landscapes on this edition of ATS Radio.

College Football Betting Bowl Games Update 12/21 Dec 21, 2020

Host Adam Burke was back on the airwaves with the Monday December 21 edition of ATS Radio to talk about all things bowl season. He started with some betting tips and advice about how to handle the uniqueness of this year’s set of games, including the shorter, quicker turnaround times to prepare for non-conference opponents and also what will happen with the odds and the timing in which bets are made.
Adam also talked about his power ratings adjustments in advance of the bowl games and some of the box score notes coming out of last weekend. Finally, Adam shared all of his bowl game lines and talked about which games he may be taking pregame positions on prior to kickoff.

Circa Million NFL Betting Picks Week 15 December 18, 2020 Dec 18, 2020

Host Adam Burke had to turn the page after a disappointing 2-3 showing in Week 14 and he’ll hope to do that with his Week 15 picks in the Circa Sports Million II. With the ATS.IO-2 entry just 1.5 points out of the money, this is a huge week. Adam started the show with some thoughts on what went wrong last week, how our ATS.IO-1 entry is doing, and then the standings and how everything went across the field for Week 14.
Then it was time to dig into Adam’s picks and analysis. Adam talked about three very likely picks and a set of three leans for a card in which nothing has really jumped off of the page to this point. Adam broke down why he likes what he likes with some matchup analysis, stats, and his understanding of the line moves and some of the context clues in the betting market.

Brad Powers on ATS.io Radio - College Football Week 16 & NFL Week 15 Dec 17, 2020

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Brad Powers left very few stones unturned for this weekend on the gridiron. The guys started in on the Week 16 college football card and hit all of the conference championship games plus their favorite regular season games. UAB vs. Marshall, Ball State vs. Buffalo, Oregon vs. USC, Northwestern vs. Ohio State, Oklahoma vs. Iowa State, Louisiana vs. Coastal Carolina, Clemson vs. Notre Dame, Tulsa vs. Cincinnati, Alabama vs. Florida, and Boise State vs. San Jose State all got airtime on the podcast.
On the NFL side of things, the guys jumped right into the games by talking about Chargers vs. Raiders on Thursday Night Football. They also hit on Panthers vs. Packers and Bills vs. Broncos on Saturday, followed by Texans vs. Colts, Jets vs. Rams, Bucs vs. Falcons, Dolphins vs. Patriots, Bears vs. Vikings, Browns vs. Giants, and Chiefs vs. Saints.

Week 16 CFB & College Basketball with Kyle Hunter December 16, 2020 Dec 16, 2020

On the Wednesday December 16 edition of ATS Radio, host Adam Burke talked college football and college basketball with Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com. Adam and Kyle talked in general about the college football regular season and discussed some of their potential plays and power ratings overlays in those final games. They talked conference championship games with UAB vs. Marshall, Ball State vs. Buffalo, Oregon vs. USC, Northwestern vs. Ohio State, Oklahoma vs. Iowa State, Louisiana vs. Coastal Carolina, Clemson vs. Notre Dame, Alabama vs. Florida, and Boise State vs. San Jose State.
On the college basketball side, Kyle had some sage advice about teams coming off of the COVID pause and also about some new stats and metrics to follow. Then the guys ran through some stats likely due for regression, some teams to bet or against, and some totals plays to look for before discussing Kansas vs. Texas Tech, Furman vs. Winthrop, and Gonzaga vs. Iowa to finish out the show.

NFL Week 15 Picks with Brian Blessing December 15, 2020 Dec 15, 2020

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing discussed all things NFL on today’s edition of ATS Radio. They started by talking about last night’s Ravens vs. Browns game, which is definitely the talk of the town in sports betting. Then they talked about how it could impact Jaguars vs. Ravens and Browns vs. Giants here in Week 15, plus some of the playoff scenarios and other considerations for these teams moving forward.
Then the guys moved around the rest of the NFL card, with thoughts on Chargers vs. Raiders, Bills vs. Broncos, 49ers vs. Cowboys, and Chiefs vs. Saints with leans, picks, predictions, analysis, and a good base layer with which you can start your Week 15 handicapping and betting process.

College Football Betting Week 16 Update Dec 14, 2020

Host Adam Burke started out the show by talking about how weird of a week this is in college football. We’ve got regular season games and conference championship games and a bowl game. There was a lot to discuss coming out of Week 15 and nobody does it better than Adam, as he talked about some power ratings adjustments made based on performance or the closing line and about games that he’s looking to bet for this week.
Adam talked about his lines for all of the conference championship games and his handicaps of those games as we get the betting process started for this week. Adam also shared some interesting box score notes and some words of advice on how to approach this week, especially with the regular season games that will be played.

Circa Million NFL Betting Picks Week 14 December 11, 2020 Dec 11, 2020

Host Adam Burke’s Week 14 card started with a major dilemma. After updating the stats and standings and discussing his position in the field, Adam talked about that big decision that he was forced to make on Thursday and we’ll wait now to see whether or not it hurts his chances of finishing in the money. The ATS.IO-2 entry is one point out of the money heading into this week and one of 177 entries that went 5-0 to start the Fourth Quarter.
Now, it is time to figure out Week 14. Adam talked about that decision that he was pressed into and then discussed his four very likely picks and two leans for the upcoming NFL Sunday and Monday. With stats, matchup analysis, schedule analysis, and market analysis, Adam gave out the info on why he likes the sides that he likes and gave pretty strong cases for all six of the games in the spotlight.

Brad Powers on ATS.io Radio - College Football Week 15 & NFL Week 14 Dec 10, 2020

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com went over a lot of games and a lot of important betting topics on today’s edition of the show. The guys started by talking about some weather considerations for this weekend across the Midwest and also about trying to figure out which teams will care and which teams won’t.
In terms of college football game breakdowns, the guys hit both Thursday games, all of the Friday games, and then Saturday games with Wake Forest vs. Louisville, Oklahoma vs. West Virginia, Coastal Carolina vs. Troy, Houston vs. Memphis, Utah State vs. Colorado State, Utah vs. Colorado, Alabama vs. Arkansas, the MAC, the Big Ten, and North Carolina vs. Miami.
Moving over to the NFL side of things, Adam and Brad hit Patriots vs. Rams, all of the teaser candidates on the board, Chiefs vs. Dolphins, Washington vs. 49ers, and Ravens vs. Browns.

Week 15 CFB & College Basketball with Kyle Hunter December 9, 2020 Dec 09, 2020

With a hard stop on today’s show at the one-hour mark, host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Kyle Hunter worked in as much as they possibly could over the course of the show. They hit on some notes and nuggets from across college football in the first 40 of the program, including game thoughts on Pitt vs. Georgia Tech, Nevada vs. San Jose State, Oklahoma vs. West Virginia, Oklahoma State vs. Baylor, and more.
On the college hoops side, we’re still trying to figure out what we have with a lot of these teams, but the guys talked about some early-season tempo changes that oddsmakers and bettors have not yet caught up with, a handful of different regression signs that you can play on or against, and then Friday’s Marquette vs. UCLA with a possible premium pick look-ahead from Kyle and also Saturday’s Florida vs. Florida State game.

NFL Week 14 Picks with Brian Blessing December 8, 2020 Dec 08, 2020

On the December 8 edition of ATS Radio, Adam Burke and Brian Blessing had a great time breaking down some NFL Week 14 action. They actually started with the European Tour event and a strong field over in Dubai, as Brian had a few picks to share with listeners. Then the guys talked Cowboys vs. Ravens for Tuesday Night Football tonight. Then, it was time to talk Week 14.
Adam and Brian hit on Patriots vs. Rams, Packers vs. Lions, Steelers vs. Bills, Ravens vs. Browns, Chiefs vs. Dolphins, and Vikings vs. Buccaneers on the show with lots of matchup analysis, some roundabout futures talk, and picks and predictions for this round of Week 14 games. They ended by throwing jabs at each other as a Browns fan and a Bills fan with some good old-fashioned lighthearted banter.

College Football Betting Week 15 Update Dec 07, 2020

Host Adam Burke provided some helpful sports betting insight and analysis on the college football side today with his solo segment to recap Week 14 and look ahead to Week 15. The college football season is winding down and that means that we have some more intangible factors to try and figure out. Adam opened the show by discussing those and how to handle a more subjective handicap.
Power ratings adjustments happen every week and Adam hit on some of the big adjustments that he made for Week 15 and then talked about the interesting box score nuggets that came out of Week 14, including some misleading finals and some noteworthy turnover battles. Lastly, Adam discussed the lines where his power ratings are off from the market and why those are games that he is looking to wager on.

Circa Million NFL Betting Picks Week 13 December 4, 2020 Dec 04, 2020

Host Adam Burke is 33-26-1 with his ATS.IO-2 entry in this year’s Circa Sports Million NFL handicapping contest. The hope is that he can put together one of those elusive 4-1 or 5-0 marks with these Week 13 selections. Adam kicked off the show with some updates on the standings, how things stand with our two entries, and the prizes that were just handed out for the third quarter. The fourth quarter begins this week, so it is definitely a big one for all involved.
Once it was time to talk about Adam’s likely picks and leans for this week, he talked about the three games that are at the top of the list and the four games that were also in consideration, though one of them actually fell off the list as he talked through his thoughts on the game. With stats, matchup analysis, and comprehensive breakdowns of the rationale and thought process behind this week’s picks and leans, you now have some things to consider for Week 13 as well.

Brad Powers on ATS.io Radio - College Football Week 14 & NFL Week 13 Dec 03, 2020

A great football discussion took place on today’s edition of ATS Radio between host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Brad Powers. Adam and Brad started by talking about motivation and perception on teams as the college football regular season starts to wind down, but the main focus was on game breakdowns and picks. The games discussed included LA Tech vs. North Texas, Air Force vs. Utah State, Louisiana vs. App State, Georgia Tech vs. NC State, Clemson vs. Virginia Tech, Ohio State vs. Michigan State, FAU vs. Georgia Southern, Ball State vs. Central Michigan, Florida vs. Tennessee, Oregon State vs. Utah, Colorado vs. Arizona, Oklahoma State vs. TCU, West Virginia vs. Iowa State, and Texas A&M vs. Auburn.
On the NFL side, the guys dove right into the games to chat about Saints vs. Falcons, Browns vs. Titans, Rams vs. Cardinals, Patriots vs. Chargers, and finished up by looking at Bills vs. 49ers. That is a lot of premier, and free, football betting information for this weekend.

Week 14 CFB & College Basketball with Kyle Hunter December 2, 2020 Dec 02, 2020

Host Adam Burke and professional bettor and handicapper Kyle Hunter had a really fast-paced show for today’s edition of ATS Radio, but they managed to work a ton of information into the show. The guys started in college football with some box score notes and regression signs from across the country that should factor into your game handicaps. They also talked about Louisiana vs. App State and West Virginia vs. Iowa State on highlight videos, while working in some of the other picks on their radar for Week 14.
We don’t have a lot of data points on college basketball as of yet, but there is still a lot to talk about. Adam and Kyle talked about the nature of the odds movement so far and also highlighted a strong trend about neutral court games early in the season. They talked about some coaching upgrades that have taken hold and a couple of regression signs before hitting on what could very well be a premium play for Kyle between North Texas and Mississippi State on Friday.

NFL Week 13 Picks and OHL Classic at Mayakoba with Brian Blessing December 1, 2020 Dec 01, 2020

Tuesdays are always a fun time on ATS Radio because host Adam Burke and Brian Blessing get together to chat football and have some laughs. On the December 1 edition of the show, the guys lamented winter weather and then launched into a recap of Week 12 and what stood out. They also talked about Ravens vs. Steelers as Week 12 will extend to Wednesday this week.
Then it was all about looking ahead to Week 13 with breakdowns and picks and Lions vs. Bears, Colts vs. Texans, Saints vs. Falcons, Eagles vs. Packers, and Patriots vs. Chargers before Brian had some last-minute thoughts on Browns vs. Titans. Then the guys went down to warm and sunny Playa del Carmen to talk about the OHL Classic at Mayakoba and share some of their picks for the last PGA Tour event of 2020.

Circa Million NFL Betting Picks Week 12 November 27, 2020 Nov 27, 2020

Host Adam Burke got creative without a mic and without editing software to put together today’s edition of ATS Radio. The show must go on and go on it did with Adam’s picks and leans for Week 12 in the Circa Sports Million II. With a record of 30-24-1 to this point, it has been a decent season thus far, but the hope is that last week’s 3-2 when the field hit below 41% is a good sign and a springboard for things to come going forward.
Adam took a different approach to the NFL card this week, as there are a lot of road favorites and he seems to be more inclined to be looking at teams off of the bye this week. He talked about spots, intuition, feel, and how the markets are aligning for these games for Week 12. Food for thought is always the goal on ATS Radio and we delivered on that promise once again today.

Brad Powers on ATS.io Radio - College Football Week 13 & NFL Week 12 Nov 26, 2020

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com chatted about a bunch of college football games on the Thanksgiving edition of the show. They talked about Rivalry Week and whether or not it should alter your handicap. They talked about how the betting markets are reacting to COVID. They talked about what we can take from 2020 from a betting standpoint.
And they talked about games. Lots of games. Over the course of the show, Adam and Brad hit Notre Dame vs. UNC, Iowa State vs. Texas, Nebraska vs. Iowa, Central Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan, Georgia Southern vs. Georgia State, Kentucky vs. Florida, Duke vs. Georgia Tech, Oklahoma vs. West Virginia, Kent State vs. Buffalo, Coastal Carolina vs. Texas State, Auburn vs. Alabama, LSU vs. Texas A&M, and Nevada vs. Hawaii. They ended with the NFL and some of Brad’s favorite plays this week.

Week 13 College Football & College Basketball with Kyle Hunter 11/25/20 Nov 25, 2020

Professional bettor and handicapper Kyle Hunter joined host Adam Burke for their weekly college football podcast, but with a twist. The guys also talked college hoops on this show, which was recorded on Monday afternoon to be released on Wednesday morning. Adam and Kyle discussed a bevy of different college football topics, including COVID’s effect on the betting odds, rivalry week and whether or not it should be handicapped differently, and the usual box score notes and regression candidates.
The guys hit on Notre Dame vs. UNC, Oregon vs. Oregon State, Auburn vs. Alabama, and Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss before transitioning over to college basketball. They recapped what they talked about last week in terms of resources and general college basketball strategies, while adding a look at which stats matter the most. Lastly, the guys talked about five coaching changes that could lead to totals value at the start of the season.

NFL Week 12 Picks with Brian Blessing November 24, 2020 Nov 24, 2020

Host Adam Burke and Tuesday guest Brian Blessing from Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline spent the entire show on the NFL today with an in-depth, detailed look at Week 12. Adam and Brian started with a little back-and-forth banter in advance of the holiday and then dove in to the Thanksgiving games with thoughts on Texans vs. Lions, Washington vs. Cowboys, and Ravens vs. Steelers.
Then they moved on to Sunday, where they gave picks and analysis on Raiders vs. Falcons, Giants vs. Bengals, Titans vs. Colts, Chargers vs. Bills, Chiefs vs. Buccaneers, and then finished up with Seahawks vs. Eagles. The show ran a little long today with all the NFL insights and handicaps, but you will be fully prepared for all of these games after listening to Adam and Brian on ATS Radio.

College Football Betting Week 13 Update Nov 23, 2020

Host Adam Burke flies solo on Mondays to talk all things college football. On the November 23 edition of ATS Radio, Adam shared a cautionary tale and talked about what he’s seeing about how the betting markets are handling teams that have COVID outbreaks or have recently had cancellations. This has been a very unique betting year to say the least and it’s important to keep those things in mind as we go forward.
Adam had a lot of power ratings adjustments to talk about, including some moves with Kent State, UMass, Oklahoma State, Penn State, Syracuse, Oklahoma, Ohio State, Georgia, Temple, NIU, and a slew of other teams. There were some fascinating box score nuggets coming out of Week 12 that Adam keyed in on and then he talked about his lines that are off from the market and some Week 13 plays that have already been locked in.

Circa Million NFL Betting Picks Week 11 November 20, 2020 Nov 20, 2020

Host Adam Burke had his worst week of the year in the Circa Sports Million II in Week 10. The hangover from that has bled into the handicapping of Week 11, as a crisis of confidence has led to a lot of uncertainty with a tough card. Before breaking down his thoughts and picks, Adam gave an update on how things stand in the contest as a whole in terms of how the field is doing, the full-season and third quarter standings, and the consensus numbers.
After doing some of that housekeeping, Adam talked about some totals that he likes for this week and lamented how he is limited to sides only in the Circa. With two very likely picks and a list of five leans cut down to four because the Saints are inexplicably starting Taysom Hill, Adam discussed some stats, matchup angles, and situational spots that have pushed him to settle in on the six games that he covered on today’s podcast.

Brad Powers on ATS.io Radio - College Football Week 12 & NFL Week 11 Nov 19, 2020

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Brad Powers ran up and down the college football and NFL cards looking for picks and helpful analysis for listeners on the November 19 edition of ATS Radio. After talking about COVID’s impact on opt-outs, motivation, and the spreads in the betting market, the guys started their long list of game breakdowns. The guys hit on Tulane vs. Tulsa, the Friday games, UCLA vs. Oregon, Iowa vs. Penn State, Cincinnati vs. UCF, App State vs. Coastal Carolina, Liberty vs. NC State, the Pac-12 games, LSU vs. Arkansas, Wisconsin vs. Northwester, and Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma.
Flipping over to the NFL side, Adam and Brad ran down the card once again with thoughts on Cardinals vs. Seahawks, Eagles vs. Browns, Falcons vs. Saints, Packers vs. Colts, Titans vs. Ravens, Cowboys vs. Vikings, Chiefs vs. Raiders, Dolphins vs. Broncos, and Rams vs. Buccaneers.

Week 12 College Football with Kyle Hunter November 18, 2020 Nov 18, 2020

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Kyle Hunter from HunterSportsPicks.com talked about a lot of box score news and notes, regression signs, tempo changes, and worked in game picks and breakdowns throughout as they talked college football on the November 18 podcast. The guys discussed some regression signs from teams like West Virginia, Virginia, TCU, Oregon, Illinois, Rutgers, and Colorado State, as well as some box score notes that could impact this week’s handicaps.
Over the course of the show, game thoughts included Iowa vs. Penn State, Missouri vs. South Carolina, USC vs. Utah, Indiana vs. Ohio State, and Kansas State vs. Iowa State. The guys also teased some college basketball prep with where to go in order to find information, how some sites are less appreciated than others, and why some sites aren’t going to give you much of an edge. They’ll talk a lot more college basketball on next week’s show.

NFL Week 11 Picks & RSM Classic with Brian Blessing November 17, 2020 Nov 17, 2020

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing always talk about a lot of different topics on Tuesdays and that was no different today. The guys started by shooting the breeze a little bit and then focused on the lower totals in the NFL due to weather and the COVID spikes across the country that are making it tough for leagues to get started and for bettors to decide what and when to bet.
A look at Week 11 featured thoughts on Cardinals vs. Seahawks, Falcons vs. Saints, Patriots vs. Texans, Chiefs vs. Raiders, and Rams vs. Bucs. The guys also took a look at the RSM Classic at Sea Island to discuss their picks to win and the types of players to consider on this course with only two PGA Tour events left for the 2020 calendar year.

College Football Betting Week 12 Update Nov 16, 2020

Host Adam Burke was asked by listeners to do something on Mondays to talk about college football and he’s done that for a few weeks in a row. He did it again on November 16 to discuss his updated power ratings, observations, box score nuggets, and games that are likely to see some line moves as we go throughout the week. It took just over 40 minutes, but it was a lot of good content and good preparation for the week ahead.
Adam talked about several big adjustments to his power ratings, including Michigan, Penn State, Minnesota, South Carolina, Stanford, USC, and Iowa. He also talked about how his lines compare with the betting markets and even lamented a couple of good overlay opportunities that he missed. He talked about some box score news and notes that could have influence in the betting markets and should at least have some bearing on how you evaluate the teams. Lastly, Adam talked about the philosophies of teams now as they play out the string or keep pushing forward towards their goals.

Circa Million NFL Betting Picks Week 10 November 13, 2020 Nov 13, 2020

Host Adam Burke is having a solid season in the Circa Sports Million II with a 26-18-1 mark through nine weeks worth of picks. Before diving into his picks and analysis for Week 10, Adam took some time to talk about what is happening in the contest as a whole, as the field looks to bounce back from its worst week ever in the Circa Sports Million at 41.19%. He gave an update on the start to the third quarter and the standings and leaders.
Then it was time to focus on the ATS.IO-2 entry and the five picks that will make up the Week 10 card. Adam shared three very likely picks and a list of four leans with listeners, as we await some news on the COVID and injury fronts before the picks are officially locked in with our proxy on Saturday. Whether you agree or disagree with Adam’s picks and leans, there is some great information and food for thought each and every week on this segment.

Brad Powers on ATS.io Radio - College Football Week 11 & NFL Week 10 Nov 12, 2020

Thursday editions of ATS Radio are great because you get a lot of sage advice and sound handicapping knowledge to prepare you for the weekend. Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Brad Powers kept up their ends of that bargain on the November 12 show with a lot of hard-hitting analysis. Adam and Brad started by talking about handicapping COVID concerns and line moves from both a power ratings and a betting standpoint.
The guys ran through tons of game breakdowns, including Colorado State vs. Boise State, East Carolina vs. Cincinnati, a highlight video for Arkansas vs. Florida, Florida State vs. NC State, Notre Dame vs. Boston College, Wisconsin vs. Michigan, Fresno State vs. Utah State, Hawaii vs. San Diego State, and a highlight video for Colorado vs. Stanford. They did the same in the NFL with Colts vs. Titans, Buccaneers vs. Panthers, Bills vs. Cardinals, Chargers vs. Dolphins, Vikings vs. Bears, and a highlight video on Eagles vs. Giants.

Week 11 College Football with Kyle Hunter November 11, 2020 Nov 11, 2020

Host Adam Burke and professional bettor and handicapper Kyle Hunter from HunterSportsPicks.com had a lot of college football to talk about on today’s show. After saluting veterans past and present, the guys went into the college football breakdowns to look at box score notes, signs of regression, and to touch on a lot of this week’s college football action.
Among the games discussed were the weeknight games, including tonight’s MACtion, Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky, a highlight video for TCU vs. West Virginia, Notre Dame vs. Boston College, the weekend in the Big Ten and the Pac-12, Coastal Carolina vs. Troy, and a highlight video for SMU vs. Tulsa. Other games were discussed along the way as the guys gave you a comprehensive look at Week 11 with great info and some laughs along the way.

The Masters & NFL Week 10 Picks with Brian Blessing November 10, 2020 Nov 10, 2020

Host Adam Burke and regular Tuesday guest Brian Blessing changed it up a bit this week by starting with The Masters at Augusta National. Adam and Brian talked about how the course will play a bit different and also talked about how a distance bias is playing out in the betting odds for the tournament. They discussed players they like, angles they’ll follow, why you should use the prop markets, and how Friday night might be the best time to bet outrights.
After exhausting every talking point on the Masters, the guys moved over to the NFL to discuss Week 10, including thoughts on the surprises at the midway point of the season, Colts vs. Titans, Buccaneers vs. Panthers, and Vikings vs. Bears with a good old fashioned NFC North clash on Monday Night Football. Unfortunately, due to Skype issues, we could not cut a highlight video for the games.

College Football Betting Week 11 Update Nov 09, 2020

Host Adam Burke was back on the mic to chat college football on today’s edition of ATS Radio. He flew solo to recap what we saw from the college football weekend and how it impacted his power ratings and his thought processes for Week 11. Adam started out talking about the ATS App and why you should download it and then launched into a discussion of the teams that he adjusted in his power ratings, including significant adjustments for Georgia, Oklahoma State, Cincinnati, Michigan, Marshall, Maryland, and Mississippi State.
Using his power ratings, Adam put together his spreads for the college football games this week and talked about the games where he is off the market and how he intends to bet on them or stay away from them, depending on the reasons why his lines are so much different. Finally, Adam ran through some box score study and some news and notes to highlight games that were misleading and those that will have an impact on the line moves for this week.

Circa Million NFL Betting Picks Week 9 November 6, 2020 Nov 06, 2020

The ATS.IO-2 entry of host Adam Burke is off to a 23-16-1 start, which is solid, but the time is now to start stringing together some 4-1 and 5-0 weeks. That is the hope here in Week 9, as Adam discussed the card and the games of interest on this edition of ATS Radio. Per usual, he started with an update on how things went last week and how the season has gone as a whole for the contestants before going into his picks and leans for Week 9.
Three picks, a very strong lean, and three additional leans were covered on today’s segment, as Adam shared why he likes the sides that he likes with some stats, trends, situational angles, schedule analysis, and perceived value on the lines for several of Sunday’s games in search of the five plays required to make picks in the contest.

Brad Powers on ATS.io Radio - College Football Week 10 & NFL Week 9 Nov 05, 2020

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor Brad Powers had a lot to say on today’s edition of ATS Radio. The guys talked about the start of the Pac-12, their power ratings for the conference, and some of those games coming up on Saturday. They also hit on weeknight games with Utah State vs. Nevada, Miami vs. NC State, San Jose State vs. San Diego State, and BYU vs. Boise State.
As far as Saturday games, Adam and Brad discussed UNC vs. Duke, Michigan vs. Indiana, Baylor vs. Iowa State, West Virginia vs. Texas, did a highlight video for Florida vs. Georgia, Texas A&M vs. South Carolina, and did a highlight video for Clemson vs. Notre Dame. Finally, they bounced around the NFL card to talk about different games of interest and the hardships of betting the NFL.

Week 10 College Football with Kyle Hunter November 4, 2020 Nov 04, 2020

Host Adam Burke and professional bettor and handicapper Kyle Hunter from HunterSportsPicks.com talked about the MAC and the Pac-12 to start today’s show. They went over their power ratings and talked about some of the games in those two conferences as we are now up to 127 active teams in FBS for this season. Adam and Kyle talked about differences between their ratings and some of the teams they’ve already pinpointed for adjustments based on line movement.
The guys talked about some regression stats and some box score notes that can help today, tomorrow, and down the line before focusing on several games and picks for this week. Along with those MAC and Pac-12 games, the guys hit on Wyoming vs. Colorado State and Utah State vs. Nevada, San Jose State vs. San Diego State, did a highlight video on BYU vs. Boise State, Air Force vs. Army, and another highlight video on Washington State vs. Oregon State.

NFL Week 9 Picks & Breeders Cup Classic with Brian Blessing November 3, 2020 Nov 03, 2020

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline started off with NASCAR on this edition of ATS Radio. They talked about the season finale at Phoenix Raceway for the Bluegreen Vacations 500 and talked about their picks to win the championship and also the race. Then they moved over to the NFL and began with Packers vs. 49ers before firing up a highlight video for our ATS YouTube page.
On that highlight video, Adam and Brian discussed Seahawks vs. Bills, Bears vs. Titans, Texans vs. Jaguars, and Saints vs. Buccaneers with some analysis, picks, matchup breakdowns, and some situational spot considerations so that you can make the most informed wager possible. Finally, they talked about the Breeders’ Cup Classic, where Improbable is favored in a loaded field that features Tiz The Law, Maximum Security, and Authentic.

College Football Betting Week 10 Update Nov 02, 2020

When we had to move Kyle Hunter’s segments from Monday to Wednesday, listeners voiced their displeasure. To fill the void, host Adam Burke flies solo on Mondays to chat about his updated power ratings, games on his radar for the week, and some box score news and notes that can be a huge help for you as you organize your thoughts for the week. So, that’s what Adam has done the last two weeks and he had a ton of information to pass along today.
Adam talked about a variety of power ratings adjustments, including teams like Wisconsin, Temple, Nevada, Memphis, Cincinnati, Iowa, and a whole lot more. He also shared some of the games where his lines are off from the market for this week and talked about some box score nuggets that will impact how people bet early in the week. He also hit quickly on highlight games like Michigan vs. Indiana, Florida vs. Georgia, and Clemson vs. Notre Dame to round out the show.

Circa Million NFL Betting Picks Week 8 October 30, 2020 Oct 30, 2020

Host Adam Burke is 21-13-1 so far in the Circa Sports Million II, but there is a ton of work to be done because that great start is still 2.5 points out of the money. With that in mind, Adam dug deep into this Week 8 card to find some likely picks and leans that will make up the five selections for this week in the contest. Before talking about his thoughts, Adam ran through last week’s results and updated the standings as $287,000 in second quarter prizes will be handed out in the Circa Million this week.
After a lay of the land and those updates, it was time to get to the games. Adam talked about three very likely picks and a set of four leans on this segment. He discussed some stats, trends, matchup angles, weather conditions, and some of the line values that are out there on the seven games of interest, with special attention paid to the likely picks and the strongest of the leans. Whether you agree or disagree, at least you got some good information on those sides as you look to finalize your NFL plans as well.

Brad Powers on ATS.io Radio - College Football Week 9 & NFL Week 8 Oct 29, 2020

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Brad Powers started up the October 29 show with a discussion on the MAC. They went over their power ratings and gave you the lines for next week’s Wednesday night games in the conference. After that, they talked about a bunch of games for Week 9, including Colorado State vs. Fresno State, North Carolina vs. Virginia, Kansas State vs. West Virginia, Ohio State vs. Penn State, Nevada vs. UNLV, and did highlight videos on LSU vs. Auburn and Missouri vs. Florida.
On the NFL side, the guys talked about all of the games impacted by weather for this week and then ran through rapid-fire thoughts on the card on Colts vs. Lions, Vikings vs. Packers, Patriots vs. Bills, Titans vs. Bengals, Raiders vs. Browns, Rams vs. Dolphins, Chargers vs. Broncos, and did a highlight video on Steelers vs. Ravens.

Trump vs. Biden Odds, Politics Betting Tips & Week 9 College Football with Kyle Hunter October 28, 2020 Oct 28, 2020

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Money can be made betting on the Presidential Election and host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Kyle Hunter from HunterSportsPicks.com talked about how to do that on today’s edition of ATS Radio. They talked about what trends, stats, and polls to look at when determining your bets on the election. They talked about why sure things are priced cheaper than they should be and about some of the wagers that Kyle has made in advance of November 3.
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The rest of the show was dedicated to college football beginning around the 31-minute mark. Adam and Kyle ran through some box score notes and some regression stats for several teams coming out of last week’s action before highlighting a few different games for Week 9. They talked about Colorado State vs. Fresno State, Minnesota vs. Maryland, Hawaii vs. Wyoming, Ohio State vs. Penn State, Memphis vs. Cincinnati, LSU vs. Auburn, and Texas vs. Oklahoma State.

NFL Week 8 Picks with Brian Blessing October 27, 2020 Oct 27, 2020

Host Adam Burke was happy to chat some NFL today with Brian Blessing, who is the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline. Adam and Brian spent the majority of the show looking at the NFL card for Week 8, including some thoughts on the league as a whole, the adjustments to look-ahead lines, and about line movement in general early in the week.
The focus fell onto Falcons vs. Panthers, Patriots vs. Bills, Raiders vs. Browns, and Rams vs. Dolphins with detailed breakdowns of those games on a highlight video for our ATS YouTube page. The guys also shared their thoughts on Chargers vs. Broncos as a game with a consensus opinion. Lastly, they went to Bermuda to talk about the Bermuda Championship and mentioned several players with big odds and good upside to consider betting on this weekend.

World Series & College Football Betting Week 9 Update Oct 26, 2020

Host Adam Burke was back on the air for what was a longer-than-intended edition of ATS Radio. He started with the World Series and some MLB thoughts. Rays vs. Dodgers Game 6 is tomorrow and Adam talked about the angles he’s looking to play. He also talked about how the series has played out so far and how the Rays are lucky to have gotten to this point. Finally, he wrapped up talking about how he’ll evaluate 2020 with a focus on the 2021 season.
At 18:15, it was time to talk college football. Adam launched into some injury updates from around college football, including QB injuries/illnesses at Wisconsin, Coastal Carolina, and Troy. Adam then discussed the adjustments that he made to his power ratings, some of the overlays that he has relative to the market, and shared a bunch of interesting box score nuggets that were part of his power ratings update process.

Circa Million NFL Betting Picks Week 7 October 23, 2020 Oct 23, 2020

Host Adam Burke is always honest and forthright about his handicapping process in the NFL and in any other sport and he talked at length today about his picks and leans for Week 7 in the Circa Sports Million II. So far, Adam is 18-11-1 with his NFL picks and he’s looking for some good fortune and some good handicapping to have a good showing this weekend.
After updating how the field has done overall in both the Circa and the Westgate SuperContest, Adam shared stats, trends, analysis, and game breakdowns on three very likely picks and four leans that will make up his five-play card in the contest for this weekend. Whether you agree, follow, fade, or disagree, Adam always provides solid information for listeners on this solo segment.

Brad Powers on ATS.io Radio - College Football Week 8 & NFL Week 7 Oct 22, 2020

The majority of today’s edition of ATS Radio was focused on college football, as host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Brad Powers talked about their power ratings for the Mountain West Conference and the Big Ten Conference as those two begin this week. The guys also discussed several games, including Arkansas State vs. Appalachian State, Louisiana vs. UAB, a highlight video on Notre Dame vs. Pitt, Alabama vs. Tennessee, NC State vs. UNC, Virginia Tech vs. Wake Forest, Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State, Oklahoma vs. TCU, and a highlight video for Michigan vs. Minnesota.
On the NFL side, the guys talked about their dislike of the card and some different betting strategies, including a more simplified approach. They also talked about how well double-digit favorites have done in the NFL and more while discussing the pros.

College Football Week 8 & NFL Week 7 with Kyle Hunter on ATS.io Radio Oct 21, 2020

Host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Kyle Hunter had lots and lots of notes, information, nuggets, picks, predictions, and analysis to share with listeners on the October 21 edition of ATS Radio. Adam and Kyle started in college football with regression notes and box score study before taking a look at their power ratings for the Big Ten as they start play this week.
Game breakdowns included Arkansas State vs. Appalachian State, Louisiana vs. UAB, and highlight videos of Penn State vs. Indiana and Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State. They then transitioned to the NFL to hit on a few games, including a highlight video on Jaguars vs. Chargers.

NFL Week 7 Picks with Brian Blessing October 20, 2020 Oct 20, 2020

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing got together amidst some challenging conditions today to talk NFL Week 7. After opening up the show with some words on NHL news, the Olympics, and some things to keep in mind for the future of the feeder systems for the pro sports, the guys talked NFL and highlighted several games in the process.
Adam and Brian talked about overreactions in the market with a focus on Buccaneers vs. Raiders and then turned their attentions to Bills vs. Jets, Seahawks vs. Cardinals, and 49ers vs. Patriots.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast - Rays vs. Dodgers World Series Oct 19, 2020

Host Adam Burke was excited to talk about Rays vs. Dodgers on the October 19 edition of The Bettor’s Box. It is a classic case of hitting vs. pitching, as the Dodgers bring arguably the league’s best offense and the Rays bring arguably the league’s best pitching staff. Adam talked about the edges, advantages, and disadvantages for each team in this series with deep statistical breakdowns and analysis of the personnel for each team.
Do the Rays have an edge by having their starting rotation set up? Will the Dodgers be at a disadvantage as a result of using Dustin May and Julio Urias in the ways that they did? Can the Rays hold up offensively against a Dodgers team that led the league in plenty of offensive categories and has walked more here in the postseason? Is Kevin Cash enough of a weapon to level the playing field? Lots of questions and lots of answers here on this edition of The Bettor’s Box.

Circa Million NFL Betting Picks Week 6 October 16, 2020 Oct 16, 2020

It can be scary when there are a lot of games that you like on the NFL card, but host Adam Burke would rather have that problem than not liking anything at all. On the October 16 edition of ATS Radio, Adam talked about his picks and leans for Week 6 in the Circa Sports Million with stats, trends, and matchup analysis to justify and rationalize the games on his list.
After an update on the contest field as a whole and last week’s results, which included a 5-0 from your favorite podcast host, Adam got down to it with his three very likely picks and five leans for Week 6. Some of the leans are based on injuries or just a confirmation of injury reports and others are based on the line that must be taken in the contest. Agree? Disagree? Fade? Follow? Whatever you want to do, the content and analyses are right there so give them a listen as you get ready for Week 6.

Brad Powers on ATS.io Radio - College Football Week 7 & NFL Week 6 Oct 15, 2020

Host Adam Burke and pro handicapper and bettor Brad Powers opened up the show by talking about bankroll management and everything that goes into the betting process, including market entry, being organized, and the philosophies behind being a successful bettor. After hitting on those important topics, the guys talked college football with picks, predictions, and breakdowns on Georgia State vs. Arkansas State, SMU vs. Tulane, BYU vs. Houston, an overview of the ACC, a highlight video on Auburn vs. South Carolina, UCF vs. Memphis, and then another highlight video for Georgia vs. Alabama.
On the NFL side, the guys discussed key numbers and how they fit in with all of the big totals that we’ve seen this season. The guys also talked about whether or not cards with shorter lines are easier or harder to handicap. Then they looked deeper at Texans vs. Titans, including a side bet between the guys, Browns vs. Steelers, Chiefs vs. Bills, and then a highlight video on Cardinals vs. Cowboys.

College Football Week 7 & NFL Week 6 with Kyle Hunter on ATS.io Radio Oct 14, 2020

Host Adam Burke and professional bettor and handicapper Kyle Hunter had a lot of fun on this edition of ATS Radio. They had a lot to talk about as well, including bankroll management per a listener question, updated college football power ratings, misleading box scores and interesting stats from the weekend, and then some signs of regression per request. Game breakdowns included Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana, Georgia State vs. Arkansas State, a highlight video for BYU vs. Houston, Georgia vs. Alabama, and a highlight video for Cincinnati vs. Tulsa.
On the NFL side of things, the guys talked about how a lot of games are closely lined this week and what that means in terms of betting teasers with the high totals. They also keyed in on Browns vs. Steelers and Bengals vs. Colts before wrapping up the show.

NFL Week 6 Picks & CJ Cup with Brian Blessing October 13, 2020 Oct 13, 2020

Host Adam Burke and Brian Blessing opened up by talking some NHL. Brian is most definitely a hockey guy and he’s been following the NHL Draft, the Free Agent Frenzy, and the trades, so the guys hit on the early futures market and some teams to watch with the season hopefully beginning again on January 1.
Then they moved over to the NFL, with some quick thoughts on tonight’s Bills vs. Titans game and then a bevy of Week 6 thoughts, including Falcons vs. Vikings, Browns vs. Steelers, and Packers vs. Buccaneers. Lastly, the guys went to Shadow Creek to talk about the CJ Cup and rattled off six or seven names that you might want to look at a little more closely for this week’s tournament.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast October 13, 2020 Oct 13, 2020

Host Adam Burke was excited to talk about what we’ve seen so far in the ALCS and the NLCS with listeners on this edition of The Bettor’s Box. Adam talked about Astros vs. Rays first, as the Rays have a 2-0 lead, but may be fortunate to be in the position that they are. Adam talked about some interesting stats and a bet that he likes for the remainder of the series that may disappoint those that are rooting against the Astros.
On the NLCS side, Adam broke down Game 1 and then talked about what to expect from the rest of the series as the Braves drew first blood. It would seem that they have not gotten much respect for that Game 1 victory, as they are still an underdog for the series and face longer World Series odds. Adam discussed what that means and what to watch for going forward in this series and also in the playoffs as a whole, as the ball appears to be different yet again.

Circa Million NFL Betting Picks Week 5 October 9, 2020 Oct 09, 2020

Host Adam Burke opened up the Week 5 Circa Sports Million Picks podcast on ATS Radio by recapping what happened last week, as the first of the quarter prizes was handed out in both the Circa and the Westgate SuperContest. After running through the numbers of last week’s results and how we stand with our entries, it was time to talk about the picks and leans for Week 5.
Adam had three games on his very likely list of picks to start the show, but added a fourth by pulling one of his leans up to a more coveted category. Adam discussed the stats, trends, and matchup analysis that support each of his picks, which feature only one favorite and a whole lot of underdogs. A couple of leans were also discussed, as we have COVID concerns to worry about with another week in the NFL.

Brad Powers on ATS.io Radio - College Football Week 6 & NFL Week 5 Oct 08, 2020

On the Thursday October 8 edition of ATS Radio, host Adam Burke and pro bettor and handicapper Brad Powers talked about where the industry is going and how to stay on the plus side of everything from a mental standpoint. The guys discussed what works for them, what doesn’t work for them, and the mindset that they try to suggest to subscribers of their picks or their content.
Then it was time to dig into the games, with thoughts on Tulane vs. Houston, Louisville vs. Georgia Tech, Miami vs. Clemson, Virginia Tech vs. North Carolina, a highlight video on Oklahoma vs. Texas, Arkansas vs. Auburn, Florida State vs. Notre Dame, and a best bet from Brad on Mississippi State vs. Kentucky. On the NFL side, the guys discussed high totals, coaches, Panthers vs. Falcons, Bucs vs. Bears, Rams vs. Washington, Jaguars vs. Texans, and a highlight video for Colts vs. Browns.

NFL Week 5 Picks & Shriners Open with Brian Blessing October 6, 2020 Oct 06, 2020

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing got together to chat about the NFL and some golf on this edition of ATS Radio. The guys started on the NFL side of the spectrum by talking about how last week was a good sign going forward for the NFL with regards to COVID-19. Then they looked at some Week 5 NFL picks, including Raiders vs. Chiefs, Jaguars vs. Texans, and Vikings vs. Seahawks, as Brian mixed in some insights about the Bills along the way.
On the golf side, back-to-back events in Las Vegas are the big story this week, beginning with the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open at TPC Summerlin. Adam and Brian handicapped the course, the field, and shared some of their favorite picks and best bets to win the event. They also talked about a key tip to use for next week for the CJ Cup at Shadow Creek.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast October 6, 2020 Oct 06, 2020

The Bettor’s Box train kept rolling on down the tracks on this October 6 edition of the best baseball betting podcast in the business. Host Adam Burke opened up the show with a great offer for the NBA Finals from BetMGM Sportsbook and then shifted the focus to the MLB playoffs. He talked about what we saw in Game 1 for the ALDS between the Yankees and Rays and the Astros and A’s and then discussed what he expects for the rest of those series.
The NLDS series have not yet started, but Marlins vs. Braves and Padres vs. Dodgers get underway today. Adam discussed how he would approach betting on these two series, including some thoughts on what could be some high-scoring games between two of the teams. Adam outlined the advantages and disadvantages for each team and how you can use those to make pregame wagers or to use some live betting lines to your benefit.

College Football Week 6 & NFL Week 5 with Kyle Hunter on ATS.io Radio Oct 05, 2020

The October 5 edition of ATS Radio was a really good one. Host Adam Burke and professional handicapper Kyle Hunter talked about the mental side of handicapping to open the show and some tips and tricks that they’ve found to stay in a good mindset. The guys also discussed misleading box scores, power ratings adjustments, and signs of regression with teams before doing a highlight video for Tulane vs. Houston and then bouncing around the Week 6 card.
On the NFL side, Adam and Kyle hit a few misleading scores and talked about the state of totals betting around the league before doing a highlight video for Buccaneers vs. Bears and jumping around the Week 5 card a bit to talk about games that they like and the ones that they dislike.

Circa Million NFL Betting Picks Week 4 October 2, 2020 Oct 02, 2020

Host Adam Burke is off to a 9-5-1 start in the 2020 Circa Sports Million II and he’s hoping to rebound from a disappointing 2-3 showing in Week 3. His Week 4 thoughts began on ATS Radio with a look at how the contest field has done to this point as a whole. After a recap of Week 3 across the contest landscape and a few thoughts from Adam on how last week’s picks went, it was time to turn the page and look ahead to Week 4.
Adam had a list of two likely picks and a set of leans to talk about on the show. He discussed the reasoning and the rationale behind the games that have made it on the shortlist. We would tell you what those prospective picks are, but that would take away the fun of listening to the show, so give it a listen and see if you agree or disagree with what our esteemed host had to say.

Brad Powers on ATS.io Radio - College Football Week 5 & NFL Week 4 Oct 01, 2020

Host Adam Burke and professional bettor and handicapper Brad Powers were on point today. The guys had a lot of really good discussions about a variety of different topics and games on the card for this week’s action. Adam and Brad started on the college football side and talked about early-season inconsistency and about the adjustments to power ratings. They also hit on South Carolina vs. Florida, Missouri vs. Tennessee, Oklahoma vs. Iowa State, Texas Tech vs. Kansas State, and did highlight videos on Texas A&M vs. Alabama and Auburn vs. Georgia.
On the NFL side of things, Adam and Brad discussed the high totals in the betting market for this week and how the books have adjusted to good results on overs. The guys then took a look at Broncos vs. Jets, Colts vs. Bears, and then did a highlight video of Patriots vs. Chiefs before finishing up with a best bet from Brad and some eye-opening numbers about big favorites.

NFL Week 4 Picks & Preakness Stakes with Brian Blessing September 29, 2020 Sep 29, 2020

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing talked about a lot of different sports, sports betting markets, and angles on today’s edition of ATS Radio. The guys talked about how the NHL successfully finished up its bubble and how the NBA has done well with theirs. That parlayed into the first COVID outbreak in the NFL and its impact. The guys did a long highlight video for Week 4 covering Browns vs. Cowboys, Patriots vs. Chiefs, Bills vs. Raiders, and Falcons vs. Packers.
To catch a breath between highlight videos, Adam and Brian touched on this weekend’s Yellawood 500 at Talladega and then did a highlight video with some Preakness Stakes betting analysis, where Authentic and Art Collector are the favorites.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast September 29, 2020 Sep 29, 2020

Host Adam Burke was back on the mic for his solo MLB betting podcast, The Bettor’s Box. Adam talked about some general MLB playoff betting tips and what to look for, as pitchers don’t go as deep into games, bullpens increase in importance, and live betting appears to be the way to go.
He also hit on all eight Wild Card Series with Astros vs. Twins, White Sox vs. A’s, Blue Jays vs. Rays, Yankees vs. Indians, Reds vs. Braves, Marlins vs. Cubs, Cardinals vs. Padres, and Brewers vs. Dodgers. He had picks, predictions, and analysis for all 16 teams, including some really good nuggets about the quality of competition for each of these teams with the revised regular season schedule.

College Football Week 5 & NFL Week 4 with Kyle Hunter on ATS.io Radio Sep 28, 2020

Host Adam Burke and professional bettor and handicapper Kyle Hunter got together for their usual Monday show here on ATS Radio. They actually started on the baseball side of things by discussing the MLB playoffs to kick things off. They talked about how profitable underdogs have been and also discussed how these handicaps change from what we normally see during the regular season.
With college football, Adam and Kyle went through box scores and interesting stats to find some regression to the mean opportunities. They also looked at some games, including highlight videos for Baylor vs. West Virginia and Oklahoma vs. Iowa State. On the NFL side, they talked about the totals market and then looked deeper into Seahawks vs. Dolphins for a highlight video.

Circa Million NFL Betting Picks Week 3 September 25, 2020 Sep 25, 2020

Host Adam Burke began this Week 3 Circa Sports Million II podcast on ATS Radio with some updates on how the field did last week. It was an outstanding week for the field at 55.88% and Adam talked about what transpired to make it a good week and also how things went in the SuperContest. Then it was time to discuss his picks and leans for Week 3.
Adam talked about four very likely picks with two favorites and two underdogs that are probably going to make the cut by 4 p.m. ET when picks are due to our proxy. Adam also talked about three leans, including a lead-off lean that will be his fifth pick depending on the injury news that comes out between now and that deadline. Agree? Disagree? Whatever the case, hopefully you at least get some food for thought and preferably some winners from Adam’s weekly Circa podcast.

Brad Powers on ATS.io Radio - College Football Week 4 & NFL Week 3 Sep 24, 2020

Host Adam Burke and professional handicapper Brad Powers discussed a lot during their 70 or so minutes together on today’s program. The guys started with some general thoughts in college football, including the start of SEC play, home field advantage, a highlight topic on live betting, and breakdowns of UAB vs. South Alabama, Middle Tennessee vs. UTSA, Tennessee vs. South Carolina, and a highlight game of Kentucky vs. Auburn.
On the NFL side of things, Adam and Brad talked about the rash of injuries that we’ve seen across the league to this point and which ones have been accounted for in the lines. They talked about a few games, including a highlight game for Raiders vs. Patriots and had a back-and-forth with a difference of opinion on the Chiefs vs. Ravens on Monday Night Football.
Please excuse today's audio issues that were out of our control and prevented the making of highlight videos.

NFL Week 3 Picks & Stanley Cup Finals with Brian Blessing September 22, 2020 Sep 22, 2020

On the Tuesday September 22 edition of ATS.io Radio, host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing kicked off with the NFL and finished up with some NHL Stanley Cup Finals action. On the NFL side, Adam and Brian talked about the rash of injuries and whether or not there were any overreactions with the odds or any of the games on the board.
A highlight video discussion that encompassed a lot of their Week 2 thoughts took up a good portion of the show, including breakdowns of Rams vs. Bills, Chiefs vs. Ravens, Washington vs. Browns, and Bengals vs. Eagles. Adam and Brian wrapped up with a look at the Stanley Cup Finals as a whole and our esteemed guest’s pick for Game 3.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast September 22, 2020 Sep 22, 2020

Host Adam Burke had a few epiphanies thanks to a sour close to his MLB handicapping for the 2020 regular season. A lot of changes are coming and Adam used his platform on The Bettor’s Box to discuss those changes. After talking a little bit about the playoffs, the new format, and the end of the regular season and how to handle it, he launched into several points of emphasis that will change his MLB handicapping philosophies for next season.
The focus will be shifting away from the regression analysis handicapping and will be less about the stats and what they are telling us and more about looking for expectation based on pitch selection, matchups, contact quality, and a different way of studying the game that we all love. Adam also highlighted some league trends that could carry over to next year and how those have negatively impacted this season’s capping and will have to be accounted for next season.

College Football Week 4 & NFL Week 3 with Kyle Hunter on ATS.io Radio Sep 21, 2020

On the Monday September 21 edition of ATS.io Radio, host Adam Burke and professional handicapper and bettor Kyle Hunter discuss lots of betting topics and games that will help with your handicapping for this week and beyond. The guys started by talking about when to enter the market on games and also hit on their power ratings adjustments for Week 4. They also did a breakdown of UAB vs. South Alabama and a highlight video for Tennessee vs. South Carolina.
After hitting a few other college football games, the guys transitioned to the NFL to discuss the rash of injuries from Week 2. They also did a highlight video breakdown on key numbers in the NFL and did a video breakdown of Dolphins vs. Jaguars before finishing up the show with their pick on Rams vs. Bills.

Circa Million NFL Betting Picks Week 2 September 18, 2020 Sep 18, 2020

Host Adam Burke was back on the airwaves to chat about his Week 2 NFL picks and thoughts for the Circa Sports Million. A 4-0-1 start featured a little luck and a little good handicapping and it would be nice to carry those two things into this round of games. Adam gave some stats on what happened last week in the Circa, as well as the SuperContest, before launching into his selections and rationale behind those picks for Week 2.
Three very likely picks and a set of three leans were talked about on the show with stats, trends, supporting information, and an explanation of what makes this contest so challenging week in and week out. Do you agree with Adam’s picks? Do you want to fade his picks? Whatever you decide after giving this a listen, we hope that you got some food for thought on today’s podcast.

Brad Powers on ATS.io Radio - College Football Week 3 & NFL Week 2 Sep 17, 2020

The teams may not be in midseason form yet, but host Adam Burke and Brad Powers certainly were on this edition of ATS.io Radio. Adam and Brad talked about power ratings adjustments and some general Week 3 thoughts for college football before discussing the handicapping of coaches on a highlight video over on our ATS YouTube page. They also discussed several games, including Boston College vs. Duke, Syracuse vs. Pitt, and a highlight game of App State vs. Marshall.
On the NFL side of the spectrum, Adam and Brad discussed Week 1 to Week 2 overreactions and came to a pretty interesting conclusion about the limited number of games that appear mispriced. They discussed some teams that look like play-on squads, talked about Bengals vs. Browns, and then recorded a highlight video for Ravens vs. Texans.

NFL Week 2 Picks & U.S. Open Predictions with Brian Blessing September 15, 2020 Sep 15, 2020

Host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing for a new edition of ATS.io Radio and two accompanying highlight videos that you can check out on our ATS YouTube page. Adam and Brian talked about Week 1 to Week 2 overreactions based on what we saw in terms of opening lines and also the line moves that have taken place thus far. Along those same NFL lines, the guys talked about their early picks for Week 2 and their justifications for those positions.
Adam and Brian also shared some thoughts on the U.S. Open at Winged Foot, including some background on the course and the players that they like for this weekend’s major.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast September 15, 2020 Sep 15, 2020

Host Adam Burke was back with a rather contemplative edition of The Bettor’s Box on Tuesday September 15. He talked a lot about evaluating how this season has gone and about the processes and methods that he uses to handicap. After taking a look at offense for the past week to offer up some thoughts on what to watch for as the regular season comes to a close, Adam wondered aloud whether smaller sample sizes are worth factoring into the handicap.
As an ardent believer in sabermetrics, sample sizes are critically important, but it may simply be that MLB teams go through form cycles like teams in all of the other sports. Along with those thoughts, Adam talked about handicapping mindsets of teams with just 12 days left in the regular season. He also talked about line moves in the marketplace and what he has his sights set on for some potential plays on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

College Football Week 3 & NFL Week 2 with Kyle Hunter on ATS.io Radio Sep 14, 2020

Host Adam Burke and guest Kyle Hunter started on the college football side by talking about the power ratings adjustments that they made from Week 1 to Week 2 and what that process entails. The guys then talked about box score study for a highlight video and talked about some of the misleading final scores from last week. Then they touched briefly on home field advantage and market entry before looking at Miami vs. Louisville, Houston vs. Baylor, and Navy vs. Tulane.
On the NFL side of the ledger, the guys also keyed in on some misleading final scores and then talked about Bengals vs. Browns for Thursday Night Football and then Colts vs. Vikings and also Bills vs. Dolphins to round out the show.

Circa Million NFL Betting Picks Week 1 September 11, 2020 Sep 11, 2020

Before digging into his picks for the Circa Million, host Adam Burke talked about the contest format as a whole and some of the challenges that come along with this, including having to find five sides every week in an efficient NFL betting market and also about some of the game theory that can and will come into play as we move forward.
Adam talked about his Week 1 thoughts for the Circa Million on Friday’s edition of ATS.io Radio. He ran through three very likely picks for the Week 1 card and then a list of four leans with his justifications for his opinions. Adam shared some stats, trends, and some of the handicapping angles that he hopes will bring him some victories with the Sunday and Monday matchups.

Brad Powers on ATS.io Radio - College Football Week 2 & NFL Week 1 Sep 10, 2020

Host Adam Burke and Brad Powers talked about a lot of different topics and games over the course of the show. They discussed college football preparations and power ratings and also had a highlight discussion on home field advantage that you definitely need to hear. The guys also took a look at several games, including Syracuse vs. UNC, Charlotte vs. Appalachian State, Georgia Tech vs. Florida State, Western Kentucky vs. Louisville, and a brief look at Duke vs. Notre Dame.
On the NFL side of the spectrum, the guys started with a talk about home field advantage and Brad’s NFL betting strategy before discussing three games, with picks for Browns vs. Ravens, Seahawks vs. Falcons, and then Packers vs. Vikings, which included a discussion on teasers and the value that can be had by scooping up the important key numbers.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast September 8, 2020 Sep 08, 2020

Host Adam Burke jumped on the air to talk about baseball, but not before he talked about some really important betting advice. We’ve got a lot going on right now with nearly a dozen sports betting markets, including two of the biggest in the NFL and college football. Adam shared his thoughts and advice about how to handle this incredibly challenging time of the year for all bettors.
Then he focused fully on baseball, with a look at league-wide offense from the last week and then some thoughts on contact quality, high-velocity contact, and some teams to bet on and some teams to bet against as a result. After talking about baseball betting odds movement in the market and a couple of picks for Tuesday, Adam discussed a few picks he’s looking at for Thursday and Friday to wrap up the show.

College Football Week 2 & NFL Week 1 with Kyle Hunter on ATS.io Radio Sep 07, 2020

Adam Burke and Kyle Hunter started by talking about some general college football thoughts, including power ratings, market entry, and home field advantage in what is a very strange year for that betting market. The guys also took a look at three games, with thoughts on BYU vs. Navy for Monday night, UAB vs. Miami (FL) on Thursday, and then Louisiana vs. Iowa State on Saturday.
Shifting gears to the NFL, Adam and Kyle addressed how they handle handicapping differently in the NFL market and about what they use in terms of coming to a conclusion with their bets. They also dug into Thursday’s Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs game and then the Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast September 3, 2020 Sep 03, 2020

Host Adam Burke had some big announcements to open up the show. BangTheBook Radio and The Bettor’s Box are moving. They are moving to ATS.io beginning next week. Subscribers won’t notice any changes with their links or RSS feeds, but the name will change. Adam also announced some format changes as well, so you’ll want to listen to the show in order to get all of the particulars.
Baseball was still talked about today, as Adam gave his thoughts on the Trade Deadline and also talked about platoon advantages and league-wide offense. Lefties aren’t hitting righties nearly as well as they did in the past and that has loomed large, along with the lack of line movement that we’ve seen recently in the betting markets. With a pick for Thursday and a look ahead to some of this weekend’s games, you got the news you needed and the insights you want on today’s show.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast August 27, 2020 Aug 27, 2020

Host Adam Burke may have had an epiphany this morning. After looking at some run-scoring data and how teams win, he may be looking to change his handicapping mindset to some degree. Confused? You won’t be after you listen through his thoughts on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box. Spoiler alert: We should handicap for offense more than we handicap for the opposite.
After talking about why Team Total betting may be the best approach moving forward, Adam recapped some line moves during the Down the Lines segment and talked about some of the most interesting ones of the week. To round out the show, he focused on four series for this weekend, with thoughts on Athletics vs. Astros, Giants vs. Diamondbacks, Padres vs. Rockies, and Indians vs. Cardinals.

NHL Playoffs, BMW Championship & NASCAR with Brian Blessing August 25, 2020 Aug 25, 2020

Host Adam Burke opened up the show with Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline by chatting about the NHL Playoffs and some of the surprising second round results we’ve seen so far. The guys took a look at Tuesday night’s games and Wednesday’s games and talked in general about what to expect as things move forward.
Adam and Brian shifted gears to the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields to handicap this week’s second event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. They shared their best bets, picks, and what to look for on this course. Lastly, the NASCAR regular season wraps up with the Coke Zero Sugar 400 this week and the guys hit on their favorites to win and the playoff scenarios that are in play.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast August 24, 2020 Aug 24, 2020

Host Adam Burke was locked in and refreshed on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box. After answering a couple of Monday Mailbag questions, Adam looked at what happened across the league offensively last week. He also looked at some regression candidates based on performance against right-handed pitchers and left-handed pitchers and with runners in scoring position.
After talking about a certain type of pitcher that you probably want to look to back more often than, Adam recapped some line movement, or lack thereof from the weekend, and gave out a few of his picks for tonight. Finally, Adam examined four series for the week ahead with thoughts on Twins vs. Indians, Phillies vs. Nationals, Reds vs. Brewers, and Dodgers vs. Giants.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast August 20, 2020 Aug 20, 2020

Host Adam Burke had a lot to say about some pretty advanced concepts on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box. Adam talked about BaseRuns and how to apply that alternate standings metric to your MLB handicapping and your thoughts about the teams. He isolated the Angels and Reds as underachievers and the A’s, Rays, and Diamondbacks as overachievers and explained the reasons why.
Adam also took a look at how favorites have done and why the tide might be turning with those big favorites. After a recap of some line moves from Tuesday, Wednesday, and those we’ve seen today, Adam shared a couple of picks for tonight’s card and then previewed Reds vs. Cardinals, White Sox vs. Cubs, Twins vs. Royals, and Phillies vs. Braves for this weekend.

NHL Playoffs, The Northern Trust & Indy 500 with Brian Blessing August 18, 2020 Aug 18, 2020

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing began the show with the NHL Playoffs. The guys talked about playoff surprises to this point and ran through the upcoming games on the card for Tuesday and Wednesday, including some discussion on teams facing elimination and how they may come out and play in the bubble.
After that, it was time to talk golf with The Northern Trust at TPC Boston. Brian had a list of four guys on his radar for this week and Adam added four of his own as well, as the guys talked about what’s at stake, what to watch for, and why they like their list of guys. Finally, Brian shared his two favorite picks for the Indy 500 coming up this weekend.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast August 17, 2020 Aug 17, 2020

Host Adam Burke started with a listener question about humidors and the bettor-friendly nature of baseball before launching into some eye-popping numbers about offense from around the league. Adam compared numbers week-over-week and found some stunning developments that have already impacted betting and will continue to do so.
After that, he ran through a list of pitchers to watch closely before recapping some line moves from the weekend and what we’ve already seen on Monday. Adam gave out some picks for Monday’s card and then previewed four series for this week with Nationals vs. Braves, Athletics vs. Diamondbacks, Brewers vs. Twins, and Rays vs. Yankees all in the spotlight.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast August 13, 2020 Aug 13, 2020

Host Adam Burke was in fine form with today’s show. He talked about the uptick in offense over the last seven days and pointed to a series of potential causes. He also talked about why it may not be here to stay, focusing on defensive improvements around the league and some walk rate regression. He also looked back at A’s vs. Angels, Diamondbacks vs. Rockies, and Rays vs. Red Sox with additional betting tips and insights.
After running through a list of line moves and what to watch for in the betting markets, Adam gave out a pick for Thursday night’s action and then looked at five series for the week ahead, with thoughts on Red Sox vs. Yankees, Indians vs. Tigers, Padres vs. Diamondbacks, Rangers vs. Rockies, and Dodgers vs. Angels.

NHL Playoffs & Wyndham Championship with Brian Blessing August 11, 2020 Aug 11, 2020

Burke and Blessing have been busy this week with a new round of playoffs and a new golf tournament. The first round of the NHL Playoffs start tonight, so the guys hit on those four series and also the Game 1 odds. Four more series start on Wednesday, so they touched on those and the series prices as well. Adam and Brian shared their picks and predictions for the series before moving on to golf.
We’ve got a lower-quality field for the Wyndham Championship this week, but tons of betting angles as the last event before the FedEx Cup Playoffs start next week. Adam and Brian hit on what to handicap for this course and also dug into the players that they like, some long shot strategies, and what to watch for as the tournament moves forward.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast August 10, 2020 Aug 10, 2020

This Monday show started out with a Monday Mailbag question regarding the new seven-inning doubleheaders and how to handicap those. After host Adam Burke answered that, he talked about offense being down around the league, how oddsmakers have already adjusted, and about what we saw over the weekend between the A’s and Astros, Rays and Yankees, and Royals and Twins.
Adam talked about some bullpen regression signs and some starting pitchers with noteworthy ERA/FIP splits that are likely to induce some line moves before giving a pick for Monday’s card. He wrapped up the show with thoughts on White Sox vs. Tigers, Marlins vs. Blue Jays, Diamondbacks vs. Rockies, and Athletics vs. Angels.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast August 6, 2020 Aug 06, 2020

Host Adam Burke was back on the air with a new edition of The Bettor’s Box on Thursday August 6 and he highlighted a lot of interesting developments around the league on offense. He talked about how the dynamics of scoring have changed quite a bit and how platoon advantages are not carrying the same weight as they once did. Adjustments will need to be made and some adjustments especially to Adam’s way of thinking.
After a reminder about what to look for with day-to-day betting odds, Adam previewed four series ahead for this weekend with thoughts on Astros vs. A’s, Diamondbacks vs. Padres, Yankees vs. Rays, and Cubs vs. Cardinals.

PGA Championship & NHL Playoffs with Brian Blessing August 4, 2020 Aug 04, 2020

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing had a lot to get to in a short amount of time on this Tuesday August 4 edition of the show. Adam and Brian started with the PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park to handicap the first major of the golf season. They had some strong opinions on how to analyze the event and the players that are on their list.
The NHL Playoffs have been interesting so far and the guys looked at Tuesday’s late games and then Wednesday’s slate of action on the ice as well. Then they wrapped up looking at the NASCAR Cup Series with back-to-back races in Michigan on the big track in Brooklyn, the FireKeepers 500 and the Consumers Energy 500.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast August 3, 2020 Aug 03, 2020

Monday Mailbag questions come in all shapes and sizes and host Adam Burke had three good ones today about line movement and market entry, how to mentally prepare yourself to bet underdogs, and how modelers go about their crafts. Those questions led into the Beyond the Box Score segment with recaps of Indians/Twins, Mets/Braves, and Rays/Orioles.
After a look at some line moves and the reasons why those games moved from the weekend, Adam shared a pick for Monday night’s action and then finished up the show with thoughts on Dodgers/Padres, Indians/Reds, Red Sox/Rays, and Blue Jays/Braves.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast July 30, 2020 Jul 30, 2020

The baseball season is off to a nice start for host Adam Burke and you can hear it in his voice on Thursday’s edition of The Bettor’s Box. Adam talked about why contact management metrics are so important to him and also about whether or not the ball appears different this season. After a discussion about extra innings strategy, he recapped Rockies vs. A’s, Angels vs. Mariners, and White Sox vs. Indians.
A look at line moves from Monday to Thursday led to a pick for Thursday night and Adam also broke down four series for the weekend ahead with his thoughts on Indians vs. Twins, Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks, Padres vs. Rockies, and Red Sox vs. Yankees.

WGC FedEx St Jude, NASCAR, NHL Playoffs with Brian Blessing July 28, 2020 Jul 28, 2020

Host Adam Burke was back on the air with Brian Blessing, as the two guys did their usual Tuesday thing to talk about golf, NASCAR, and the NHL. They started with the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational at TPC Southwind. We’ve got a trimmed-down field with no cut and 45 of the top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking on hand. Adam and Brian shared their thoughts and handicapping tips for the event.
On the NASCAR side, the drivers head to New Hampshire Motor Speedway this week for the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301. Adam and Brian talked about how to handicap that on the intermediate track in Loudon. Finally, they looked at the NHL Eastern Conference Qualifying Round Series, which get underway on Saturday. They handicapped all four series and discussed the prices.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast July 27, 2020 Jul 27, 2020

Host Adam Burke was back on the headset mic to chat baseball with this July 27 edition of The Bettor’s Box. Adam had a lot to discuss, including listener questions about tracking CLV and about the COVID-19 outbreak for the Marlins. He had a lot of his own talking points to add with recaps of the weekend, including Twins vs. White Sox, Orioles vs. Red Sox, Rockies vs. Rangers, and Tigers vs. Reds.
The very important Down the Lines segment not only highlighted the line moves, but explained why they happened and gave listeners a lot to consider with regards to why lines move, how to read them, when to enter the market, and a whole lot more. After a pick for Monday, Adam finished up with weekday thoughts on Blue Jays vs. Nationals, White Sox vs. Indians, Dodgers vs. Astros, and Braves vs. Rays.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast July 23, 2020 Jul 23, 2020

Host Adam Burke was back on the airwaves with a new edition of The Bettor’s Box to talk about a whole lot of different things. He started by talking about Yankees vs. Nationals and Giants vs. Dodgers, including a pick for tonight’s action. Then he talked about how the Blue Jays don’t have a place to play, but should be happy it’s not PNC Park, and about how playoff expansion will have an impact on the futures markets and the regular season.
There are a lot of stats and advanced concepts that Adam uses to handicap baseball, so he spent some time discussing those on today’s show to give you a refresher or introduce some new ideas to our new listeners. Finally, he looked at five series coming up this weekend with thoughts on Yankees vs. Nationals, Twins vs. White Sox, Brewers vs. Cubs, Angels vs. Athletics, and Diamondbacks vs. Padres.

3M Open, NASCAR Kansas, NHL Playoffs - Betting the Board Brian Blessing July 21, 2020 Jul 21, 2020

Host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline to chat golf, NASCAR, and NHL in rapid fire format on this edition of BangTheBook Radio. Adam and Brian started with the 3M Open to hit on some players that they like and some key stats to consider for the tournament. Then they set their attentions on Kansas to talk about the Super Start Batteries 400 at Kansas Speedway with some quick picks and analysis.
Finally, with the NHL playoffs set to go in a couple of weeks, the guys looked at the Western Conference playoff series with Blackhawks vs. Oilers, Jets vs. Flames, Coyotes vs. Predators, and Wild vs. Canucks. They talked about the format, what to look for when handicapping, and their picks to advance.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast July 20, 2020 Jul 20, 2020

Host Adam Burke had a lot to say, so much so that he actually started losing his voice during this edition of The Bettor’s Box. Adam started with a couple of listener questions during the Monday Mailbag with thoughts on big favorites in MLB and also the creation of betting lines.
After three general thoughts on futures and what listeners should look for as they get ready to bet on the season, Adam launched into the Five and Fly segment to discuss the NL West, with in-depth thoughts on the Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and San Francisco Giants.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast July 16, 2020 Jul 16, 2020

Host Adam Burke was happy to be back on the air chatting MLB as he took a look around the league to open the show, including the signing of Yasiel Puig and some injury announcements. He went deep on the NL Central with the Five and Fly to discuss the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and St. Louis Cardinals.
Along with those MLB talking points, Adam spent the last few minutes of the show on a look at the weekend ahead in the KBO with some analysis on Hanwha at LG, KT at NC, Lotte at Samsung, Doosan at Kia, and Kiwoom at SK.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast July 13, 2020 Jul 13, 2020

Host Adam Burke was excited to talk about the NL East on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box. Before he did that, though, he answered a listener question about college football preseason magazines and how much influence they could have with the conference-only schedules being rolled out by teams.
After that question, it was MLB time, as Adam discussed the season ahead for the Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington Nationals. Adam looked at futures prices and talked about the situations for each team. He wrapped up looking at the KBO for the week ahead, with Hanwha at KT, Kia at Samsung, LG at Lotte, NC at Kiwoom, and SK at Doosan.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast July 9, 2020 Jul 09, 2020

The AL West looks like a really interesting division for this 60-game format, as host Adam Burke discussed on today’s edition of the show. Adam took deep dives into how things look for the Houston Astros, Los Angeles Angels, Oakland A’s, Seattle Mariners, and Texas Rangers with assessments of how the 60-game format could positively or negatively affect them. He also talked about futures betting with those teams.
To finish up this edition of the podcast, Adam took a look ahead to the weekend in the KBO with NC at LG, Doosan at Lotte, SK at Hanwha, Samsung at KT, and finally Kiwoom at Kia.

Workday Charity Open & Quaker State 400 - Betting the Board with Brian Blessing July 7, 2020 Jul 07, 2020

Host Adam Burke always has a little extra pep in his step and another octave in his voice on Tuesdays. That’s because Brian Blessing joins the show to chat about golf and NASCAR. The Workday Charity Open is a very unique event in that it is the first of two events on the same course. Next week’s Memorial Tournament has a bigger purse and a stronger field, but this week’s handicap is a good head start. The guys talked about their favorite picks for this week and the players that they want to follow.
On the NASCAR side, we actually have three stock car races at Kentucky, as the Xfinity Series will run on Thursday night and Friday night and then the Cup Series will run on Sunday afternoon. Adam and Brian focused mostly on the Quaker State 400, which is the Cup Series event on Sunday, with their picks, analysis, and betting tips. They finished up with a little horse racing chatter as well.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast July 6, 2020 Jul 06, 2020

Host Adam Burke was busy this morning compiling all sorts of notes for The Bettor’s Box. He started by answering a Monday Mailbag question about teams looking to shed payroll during the season and then also asked and answered his own question about the Indians name change. Speaking of the Indians, they were part of today’s Five and Fly for the AL Central, along with the White Sox, Tigers, Royals, and Twins.
To wrap things up for the show, Adam previewed the week ahead in the KBO with some thoughts on KT at Kia, LG at Doosan, Lotte at Hanwha, NC at SK, and then Samsung at Kiwoom.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast July 2, 2020 Jul 02, 2020

Host Adam Burke was back with a new edition of The Bettor’s Box for Thursday July 2. Adam started off with a few general thoughts on MLB before launching into the Five-and-Fly segment for the AL East. Five minutes on the Baltimore Orioles, five minutes on the Boston Red Sox, five minutes on the New York Yankees, five minutes on the Tampa Bay Rays, and five minutes on the Toronto Blue Jays. Adam talked about their season win total and futures odds and what he’s looking for with this shortened season.
A quick preview of the weekend ahead in the KBO finished out the show with looks at Hanwha at Doosan, Kia at NC, LG at Samsung, SK at Lotte, and finally Kiwoom at KT.

Rocket Mortgage Classic & Brickyard 400 - Betting the Board with Brian Blessing June 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020

Host Adam Burke and jack of all trades Brian Blessing were back together on the air for the June 30 edition of BangTheBook Radio. Adam and Brian started on the golf side at Detroit Golf Club with the Rocket Mortgage Classic. This is just the second year of this event, so course history handicappers don’t have a lot to go on. Adam and Brian shared several picks and players to watch for matchups, top five, top 10, and top 20 props.
Then the guys moved on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400, which is actually the Big Machine Hand Sanitizer 400. The guys talked about the race on the 2.5-mile track and shared some quick analysis and picks for both the winner and also matchups. They wrapped up with a few quick NHL thoughts about the hub cities and Friday’s Draft Lottery.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast June 29, 2020 Jun 29, 2020

Host Adam Burke was back with another edition of The Bettor’s Box on June 29. MLB teams released their 60-man rosters on Sunday, which gave Adam a lot to talk about as he pondered prospects and their impact on this unique 2020 season. Those roster decisions could impact futures markets as teams look to get their youngsters some reps at the MLB level. Adam also discussed totals betting, money lines, and why pregame bets may not be the best course of action.
Another round of 15 games comes your way Tuesday-Thursday in the KBO and we haven’t forgotten about Korean baseball just yet. Adam gave his thoughts and analysis on Hanwha at Kia, KT at LG, Lotte at NC, Doosan at Kiwoom, and SK at Samsung to round out today’s edition of the show.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast June 25, 2020 Jun 25, 2020

Host Adam Burke opened the show by talking Major League Baseball for the first time in a long time. The MLB return plan features 60 games with a division-heavy schedule, so that was the first point of emphasis. Adam also told listeners why they shouldn’t play futures and season props, but also talked about the teams that would be on his radar if he did.
Questions surround the upcoming season and variance will be high, but the MLB is scheduled for a return and that is the best news we could get here on The Bettor’s Box. To finish out the show, Adam gave some KBO thoughts on the weekend with Kia at Kiwoom, KT at Hanwha, LG at SK, NC at Doosan, and Samsung at Lotte.

Travelers Championship & NASCAR at Pocono - Betting the Board with Brian Blessing June 23, 2020 Jun 23, 2020

Host Adam Burke was excited to be back on the air to chat with Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline about this week’s PGA Tour stop and the NASCAR Cup Series. After thrilling conclusions to the RBC Heritage and the GEICO 500, the guys talked about what those two sports could have in store for us this week. Adam and Brian shared their picks and analysis for the Travelers Championship and some betting strategies as the tournament goes along.
Then it was all about NASCAR and a doubleheader at Pocono with the Pocono Organics 325 and the Pocono 350, as the Cup Series runs on Saturday and Sunday on the 2.5-mile triangle track. Adam and Brian ran through some past results and some betting tips for this race, along with their favorite picks to win.

The Bettor’s Box KBO Betting Podcast June 22, 2020 Jun 22, 2020

Host Adam Burke was back on the headset mic once again for this look at the KBO. On this June 22 podcast, Adam answered a couple of Monday Mailbag questions about alcohol and college football before shifting gears to the baseball side of things. He talked about a couple new signings and ran through the Wins Above Average rankings for each team.
Then it was time to recap the weekend and focus on the week ahead. Adam talked about some stats and noticeable happenings from the weekend before looking at the Tuesday-Thursday games with thoughts on Hanwha at Samsung, Kia at Lotte, NC at KT, Doosan at SK, and Kiwoom at LG.

The Bettor’s Box KBO Betting Podcast June 18, 2020 Jun 18, 2020

Host Adam Burke has been sharing KBO betting tips for the last two months twice a week on The Bettor’s Box. On the Thursday June 18 edition of the pod, Adam began with a discussion of regression analysis and how and why it can be so beneficial when handicapping. He cited a couple of examples based on the recent series that just wrapped up and how some what we saw can carry over into this weekend.
Speaking of this weekend, Adam previewed all five series, with thoughts on Hanwha vs. NC, Lotte vs. KT, Doosan vs. LG, SK vs. Kiwoom, and Samsung vs. Kia with some betting tips and predictions on how those scheduled games could go from June 19-21.

RBC Heritage & GEICO 500 - Betting the Board with Brian Blessing June 16, 2020 Jun 16, 2020

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing shared a lot of names and a lot of detailed and helpful analysis for the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, SC. This tournament generally follows the Masters, but is now in June because of the altered schedule due to coronavirus. The guys had a list of pre-tournament players, matchups, and head-to-heads to follow and also some sage advice on guys to bet on during the event.
Then they moved to Talladega for the GEICO 500. It is a restrictor plate type of race that caps speed and evens out the cars, but this is a high-banked track with a lot of accident potential. As such, Brian shared some of his longer-shot gambles for the event and also his betting strategy with The Big One in mind.

The Bettor’s Box KBO Betting Podcast June 15, 2020 Jun 15, 2020

Host Adam Burke had a lot of great information to share with listeners on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box. He started with some notes on how teams have performed at home and on the road in terms of runs per game scored and runs per game allowed to help with some totals angles and some side plays based on ballpark. He also recapped the five series that just wrapped up on Sunday, including Hanwha’s series win over Doosan.
New series begin on Tuesday, with the KT Wiz at SK Wyverns, LG Twins at Hanwha Eagles, Lotte Giants at Kiwoom Heroes, NC Dinos at Kia Tigers, and Samsung Lions at Doosan Bears. Adam gave some early betting thoughts and shared some pitching matchup angles to finish up this edition of the best KBO podcast in the business.

The Bettor’s Box KBO Betting Podcast June 11, 2020 Jun 11, 2020

Host Adam Burke gave out a lot of great KBO betting information on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box. He started with a comparison of actual records and Pythagorean Win-Loss records based on run differential and then took a look at the bullpens and how they’ve stacked up so far.
After a recap of the Tuesday-Thursday series, Adam set his sights on the weekend with some betting tips and some forecasting of Kia vs. SK, KT vs. Samsung, Lotte vs. LG, Doosan vs. Hanwha, and Kiwoom vs. NC.

Charles Schwab Challenge & NASCAR - Betting the Board with Brian Blessing June 9, 2020 Jun 09, 2020

Grab-bag Tuesdays are always fun with Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline. When he joins host Adam Burke, the analysis flows quickly. The guys talked about the return of the PGA Tour and the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial with a bunch of long shot prices and some good guys to back in matchups. They talked about the players that fit the course and why they’re taking so many price plays.
Then the guys talked NASCAR, where they discussed the Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on Wednesday night. They had a lot of opinions for picks to win and group matchups and also touched briefly on the Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami coming up on the weekend.

The Bettor’s Box KBO Betting Podcast June 8, 2020 Jun 08, 2020

Host Adam Burke was excited to chat about some KBO with our listeners on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box. Adam took a look at how the teams in the league stack up in Wins Above Average with offense, baserunning, defense, starting pitching, and relief pitching and gave his thoughts on some teams in line for positive and negative regression.
After a look at some injuries and some recaps of the series that just wrapped up, including confirmation of how park factors are impacting this league, Adam previewed the first round of series for this week with his assessments and early predictions on Hanwha vs. Lotte, Kia vs. KT, Doosan vs. NC, SK vs. LG, and Kiwoom vs. Samsung.

Santa Anita Derby & QuikTrip 500 - Betting the Board with Brian Blessing June 4, 2020 Jun 04, 2020

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing talked about a lot of horsepower on today’s edition of BangTheBook Radio. After some general thoughts about the reopening of Las Vegas and the sports calendar, the guys launched into a breakdown of this week at Santa Anita, including the Santa Anita Derby, the Santa Anita Oaks, and the Hollywood Gold Cup with some picks and some horse racing tips.
Then the guys moved over to NASCAR to discuss the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 and some betting options and angles for that race on the 1.54-mile loop in Georgia. Atlanta Motor Speedway has been kind to a few drivers in the past and some of those guys and some other contenders were discussed on the podcast.

The Bettor’s Box KBO Betting Podcast June 4, 2020 Jun 04, 2020

Host Adam Burke was back on the headset once again for another edition of The Bettor’s Box. On this June 4 podcast, Adam talked about some really impressive home/road splits offensively for teams all across the KBO, including huge differences for Doosan, Kia, KT, Samsung, and Hanwha. Adam also took a look back at the series that just finished up with some thoughts and observations.
The show finished, as it always does, with a preview of the weekend series with Kia vs. Doosan, KT vs. Lotte, LG vs. Kiwoom, NC vs. Hanwha, and Samsung vs. SK. Could it be a lower-scoring weekend in the KBO? What are the pitchers and the pitching matchups on Adam’s mind? You’ll find all of that out on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box.

The Bettor’s Box KBO Betting Podcast June 1, 2020 Jun 01, 2020

Host Adam Burke was back in The Bettor’s Box for our KBO betting podcast. He had a lot to say about what went on over the weekend, both on the field and in his mind, and also took a look ahead to this week’s round of games. The Beyond the Box Score segment featured a lot of individual regression candidates among starting pitchers and some guys that Adam is looking to bet on or against in upcoming starts.
He recapped all five series that just finished up on Sunday and then took a look at the upcoming round of series with totals thoughts and betting tips for Lotte vs. Kia, Doosan vs. KT, SK vs. NC, Samsung vs. LG, and Kiwoom vs. Hanwha.

The Bettor’s Box KBO Betting Podcast May 28, 2020 May 28, 2020

Host Adam Burke was back on the mic to talk some KBO with the Thursday May 28 edition of The Bettor’s Box. Adam took a look at some early run differential metrics and examined the Pythagorean Win-Loss records for each team through 20 games and explained why there are some discrepancies. He also talked about bullpen regression and some teams to follow in that department.
After recapping the five series that were just played, including some observations and betting tips, Adam launched into a preview of the weekend ahead with what he’s looking for with Hanwha vs. SK, KT vs. Kiwoom, LG vs. Kia, Lotte vs. Doosan, and NC vs. Samsung.

Alsco Uniforms 500, NASCAR, & NHL - Betting the Board with Brian Blessing May 26, 2020 May 26, 2020

On the Tuesday May 26 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke and Brian Blessing started by talking NASCAR, as they recapped what we saw over the weekend in the Coca-Cola 600 and projected what we could see on Wednesday in the Alsco Uniforms 500. Adam and Brian gave their picks to win and also some betting tips on the matchups and other prop bets. They also touched quickly on Bristol with the Food City 500 this weekend.
After that, the guys took a look at the NHL plan for a 24-team playoff, which has been agreed to by the league and the NHLPA. A lot of details still have to be hammered out, but odds are out on the proposed first-round matchups and Brian shared his favorite picks based on the current prices. Finally, the guys ended quickly with some horse racing tips and talk about races from this past weekend and some upcoming events.

The Bettor’s Box KBO Betting Podcast May 25, 2020 May 25, 2020

Host Adam Burke managed to fit a lot into the show at just over 30 minutes today with a slightly-abbreviated Memorial Day edition of The Bettor’s Box. Adam answered a couple of questions during the Monday Mailbag segment regarding what he’s learned and what he’s still working on as a handicapper and a bettor, including market entry and the actual value of situational spots.
Then it was all KBO for the rest of the show, as Adam took a look at some ERA and FIP discrepancies on a team level and on an individual level around the league as we’re starting to get some bigger sample sizes. He talked about some pitchers that he’ll be hoping to fade or follow and about which stats stand out. Finally, Adam previewed all five series for this week, with thoughts on Kia vs. KT, LG vs. Hanwha, SK vs. Doosan, Samsung vs. Lotte, and Kiwoom vs. NC.

The Bettor’s Box KBO Betting Podcast May 21, 2020 May 21, 2020

Host Adam Burke was magic on the mic once again with a new edition of The Bettor’s Box talking all things KBO. Adam started by talking about how listeners should look back at their bets to see how they played out and whether or not it was a good or bad handicap. He also talked about team rankings for offense, base running, defense, starting pitching, and relief pitching before recapping all five series that were just played.
After a few quick thoughts on the betting market and some of the line movements that we’ve been seeing, Adam previewed this weekend’s set of games with the Hanwha Eagles vs. NC Dinos, Kia Tigers vs. SK Wyverns, KT Wiz vs. LG Twins, Doosan Bears vs. Samsung Lions, and Kiwoom Heroes vs. Lotte Giants.

NASCAR, Golf, Horse Racing - Betting the Board with Brian Blessing May 19, 2020 May 19, 2020

Host Adam Burke and revered guest Brian Blessing talked about all sorts of different sports and sports betting markets on the May 19 edition of BangTheBook Radio. The guys started on the NASCAR side with some thoughts about the Xfinity Series and the NASCAR Cup Series races at Darlington. They gave out their picks and some handicapping tips for how to break down this quick turnaround and the unique circumstances.
After looking back at last week’s Driving Relief Skins Match, the guys looked ahead to The Match II: Champions for Charity with Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning vs. Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady. They talked about betting strategies and props for that event before looking at some horse racing stuff and the potential return of the NHL. They got sidetracked before closing up the show with some breaking news about the Belmont Stakes and the modified horse racing calendar.

The Bettor’s Box KBO Betting Podcast May 18, 2020 May 18, 2020

Monday means KBO around these parts. Well, every day means KBO these days, but Monday means a new edition of The Bettor’s Box with host Adam Burke. On today’s edition of our KBO podcast, Adam started with the Monday Mailbag to answer questions about bunts, NFL crowd noise, and the legalization of sports betting across the US before turning his attention fully to the KBO.
A look Beyond the Box Score touched on what’s happening in the league as far as the changes to the baseball, including home runs, exit velocity, and bad bullpens. Adam also recapped all five series that just wrapped up with some observations, thoughts, and stats and also took a look at the week ahead for some betting tips on the next round of matchups. Tune in to hear Adam’s early thoughts on Hanwha vs. KT, LG vs. Samsung, Lotte vs. Kia, NC vs. Doosan, and SK vs. Kiwoom.

The Bettor’s Box KBO Betting Podcast May 14, 2020 May 14, 2020

Host Adam Burke was back in The Bettor’s Box for the best KBO betting podcast in the industry. On this May 14 edition, Adam took a survey of what we’ve seen from the 10 bullpens across the league so far during the Beyond the Box Score segment and gave some of his thoughts and observations on the re-juiced baseball and foreign pitchers. He then recapped all five series from last week, with some tips that will help going forward and some long-term positions that he’s developing on teams.
The Down the Lines segment featured some analysis of the betting markets as a whole, including the adjustments to totals and the importance of shopping around for the best odds. Finally, he previewed the weekend ahead with some things to watch for and some potential bets for Lotte vs. Hanwha, NC vs. SK, Doosan vs. Kia, Samsung vs. KT, and Kiwoom vs. LG.

NFL, NASCAR, Horse Racing, Golf - Betting the Board with Brian Blessing May 12, 2020 May 12, 2020

Brian Blessing joined host Adam Burke to chat about all sorts of different things. They chatted about the release of the NFL schedule and the impact it had on some win totals and division pictures. They also chatted about the return of NASCAR at Darlington Raceway for this week’s Darlington 400 and how they’ll look to approach that event from a betting standpoint.
The TaylorMade Driving Relief skins game with Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson vs. Rickie Fowler and Matthew Wolff is this weekend at Seminole Golf Club in Florida, so the guys hit on that and then also talked about horse tracks around the country opening up and some tips for betting at those different venues. The guys covered a lot, but that’s how it always goes on this show.

The Bettor’s Box KBO Betting Podcast May 11, 2020 May 11, 2020

Host Adam Burke was back on the KBO train on Monday with a new edition of The Bettor’s Box. Adam spent some time going over the stats that he compiled for the relievers in the KBO and broke it down on a team-by-team level with his analysis of the stats to really focus on. He also recapped the series from this past week and gave some quick bulletpoints on the line moves and market adjustments.
Then it was time to look ahead instead of looking back with some thoughts on the upcoming series and some pitchers on his watch list that will be making their second starts of the season this week. You aren’t going to find a more comprehensive breakdown of the KBO than what you hear on The Bettor’s Box and read at BangTheBook.com.

The Bettor’s Box KBO Betting Podcast May 7, 2020 May 07, 2020

Host Adam Burke has officially transitioned the MLB betting podcast into a KBO betting podcast with The Bettor’s Box. On the May 7 edition of the show, Adam went Beyond the Box Score to talk about his observations of the league as a whole and also to discuss what happened in the first round of series between the 10 teams.
After looking at five domestic pitchers that are on his radar, Adam recapped the line moves that we saw during the Down the Lines segment, forecasted some future market trends, and then took a look ahead to the weekend, with Hanwha vs. Kiwoom, Kia vs. Samsung, KT vs. Doosan, LG vs. NC, and SK vs. Lotte betting tips.

Horse Racing, NASCAR, NHL - Betting the Board with Brian Blessing May 5, 2020 May 05, 2020

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing had some fun and some laughs and some stories on this May 5 edition of BangTheBook Radio. The guys started on the horse racing side, where Adam had a story to tell about Saturday at Oaklawn Park and the guys talked about future Kentucky Derby odds and the schedule for upcoming prep races.
Then it was all about a different kind of horsepower to talk about the return of NASCAR on May 17, with a focus on the schedule, some betting options and opportunities, and how the return to action will impact big teams with deep pockets and smaller teams with limited resources. Finally, they hit on the NHL, a potential return, and how to make the viewing experience better for all.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast May 4, 2020 May 04, 2020

Host Adam Burke is diving headfirst into a foreign betting market, literally and figuratively. The KBO is not new by any means, but it is a sport that Adam has not handicapped before. With MLB still dark and not much else going on, why not give betting on the KBO a try? On this edition of The Bettor’s Box, Adam handicapped the five Opening Day games on May 5 and also talked about how he is going to approach the games.
Adam has spent the last couple of editions of The Bettor’s Box sharing stats and information with listeners about the players and about the numbers and metrics that seem to matter a lot in the KBO. Now we can put those to practice with the first round of games and see how things play out. Adam passed on some rankings of bullpens and team defenses and highlighted the best place to bet on KBO games on today’s show.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast April 30, 2020 Apr 30, 2020

Host Adam Burke shared a lot of good information on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box. He circled back to a listener question about betting on baseball with the same information that the sportsbooks have by shedding some more light on the process of bookmaking and why it differs so much from what we do with handicapping and betting. It was a great breakdown for those that wonder how the industry works.
Then Adam launched into something that is also uncharted territory for him, but will be of great interest moving forward. Adam took a look at the KBO with the season starting up on May 5 to talk about some potential betting opportunities in that league. He highlighted the importance of following MLB or minor league players and also talked about some of the stats that seem to matter when handicapping that league.

NFL Draft & Arkansas Derby Picks - Betting the Board with Brian Blessing April 28, 2020 Apr 28, 2020

Brian Blessing is one of our favorite guests here on BangTheBook Radio and he joins host Adam Burke every Tuesday just to chat about what’s happening in the sports world. On this April 28 show, Adam and Brian went back over the 2020 NFL Draft and some of their thoughts on the winners and the losers and how the betting markets have responded.
We’ve got a huge Saturday on tap at Oaklawn Park down in Arkansas with the Arkansas Derby x2 on Saturday. Two divisions are required with so many trainers eager to race their three-year-olds in this Kentucky Derby prep. Adam and Brian broke down both divisions for this Grade 1 race and talked about their picks and how to handicap the Saturday slate.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast April 27, 2020 Apr 27, 2020

Host Adam Burke was back on the airwaves today with a new edition of The Bettor’s Box. Some listener questions came in that led to a good discussion about being organized as a bettor with what could be a very busy fall on the horizon. Adam also shared some beer and bourbon recommendations per listener request.
A listener question regarding last season’s juiced baseball and its impact on regression analysis handicapping was a good one. Adam talked about the statistical outliers for both starters and relievers last year and how they did a number on his handicapping. He also addressed what last year’s outliers mean going forward and why it could be really tough to get started with betting on baseball this season.

First Round Recap & NFL Draft Props with John Ryan April 24, 2020 Apr 24, 2020

On the Friday April 24 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke and professional handicapper John Ryan gave their assessments of the first round of the NFL Draft. They talked about winners and losers and what it means for the betting odds and the perceptions of these teams heading into the new season, assuming we get one.
After talking about which teams did well and which teams did poorly, the guys looked at some prop bets for tonight’s two rounds, as they looked at the next wide receiver off the board, where D’Andre Swift will go, and looked at the draft possibilities for guys like Jalen Hurts and Jacob Eason.

NFL Draft First Round Props with John Ryan April 23, 2020 Apr 23, 2020

Host Adam Burke is ready for the 2020 NFL Draft to begin and he’ll finally get his wish today. Before Joe Burrow’s name gets announced, however, Adam got together with professional handicapper John Ryan to talk about some NFL Draft props of interest for this evening’s first round. The guys started their discussion about the odds for the number of players of a certain position taken in the first round.
The WR discussion is such a big part of this year’s draft, so the guys spent time on that, including the over/under for number of first-round wideouts. They also looked at whether or not a running back is worth it in the first round, what happens at the #3 pick currently held by the Detroit Lions, and they finished up this show by teasing tomorrow’s recap and reaction podcast regarding the first round.

NFL Draft Betting Podcast with Thor Nystrom of Rotoworld April 22, 2020 Apr 22, 2020

It is always a treat to chat with Thor Nystrom from Rotoworld and especially during NFL Draft time. Thor’s work is second to none with regards to ranking the players and because he knows his way around the betting world, it was a perfect opportunity to get him on with host Adam Burke on this edition of BangTheBook Radio.
Adam and Thor went through his Big Board to find risers, fallers, sleepers, and busts with a general look at the draft class. The guys then looked at the QB, WR, and OL parts of the draft to isolate some betting opportunities with Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert, Jalen Hurts, Jedrick Wills, Tristan Wirfs, Andrew Thomas, CeeDee Lamb, Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs III, and more. The guys also talked about the make-up of the virtual draft, some trade possibilities, and some of Thor’s favorite props that were not discussed over the course of the other topics.

NFL Draft First Round - Betting the Board with Brian Blessing April 21, 2020 Apr 21, 2020

Host Adam Burke hopped on the airwaves with Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline once again to chat about all things sports. The guys talked at the top of the show about how we could be nearing a return of sports with NASCAR, golf, and some of the professional leagues that could be getting going over the next six weeks or so.
The focus for most listeners will be the discussion on the NFL Draft, as Adam and Brian used the betting odds in the market to talk about the strategies that these teams may look to employ. Will technical and external factors lead to a more conservative approach? Is all of this trade buzz really going to come to pass? The guys had some interesting takes and theories on how the first 32 picks of the draft could go.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast April 20, 2020 Apr 20, 2020

Host Adam Burke got seven questions for the Monday Mailbag today and four of them served as the basis for today’s MLB betting talking points. Three additional questions on the return of sports and the betting handles that we are going to see, wiffle ball, and how Adam has been using his downtime kicked off the Mailbag, but it was the last four questions that gave us today’s baseball discussion.
How do we handicap using the same information that the books have? Why did right-handed pitchers dominate the discussion of lefty/righty splits last week? Why are big favorites so profitable in Major League Baseball? What are stabilization points for other statistics? The last question was the more detailed and in-depth response from Adam, as he talked about exit velocity, barrel rates, stabilization points for hitters and pitchers, and so much more. It was a great question and a great show.

NFL Draft & College Football Betting Tips - Powers Picks April 17, 2020 Apr 17, 2020

Host Adam Burke spent the full show with professional handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com on Friday April 17 to talk about the NFL Draft and also discuss some preparations for what we hope will be the 2020 college football season. The guys talked about following the NFL Draft markets and what bettors should be focused on when placing their wagers for next week’s first round.
Most of the show was dedicated to college football. Brad already has his power ratings, spreads for every game, and has been releasing team pages and a lot of information. The guys talked about how adjustments are made off of last season’s numbers. They also talked about projecting out season win totals and discussed how home field advantage would be affected in an environment without fans.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast April 16, 2020 Apr 16, 2020

On the Thursday April 16 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke shared his thoughts and some reviews on baseball movies. There are a few hotter takes and some stronger recommendations, but Adam ran through more than 15 baseball movies with some notes and nuggets about each one and the things he likes and dislikes about those flicks.
Major League, Major League II, The Sandlot, Rookie of the Year, Little Big League, Angels in the Outfield, Moneyball, 42, The Natural, Eight Men Out, A League of Their Own, Field of Dreams, For the Love of the Game, The Rookie, and more were all discussed and analyzed to give listeners something to watch during this brutal period of quarantine.
Apologies that the audio ran out of steam towards the tail end.

NFL Draft & Return of Sports - Betting the Board with Brian Blessing April 14, 2020 Apr 14, 2020

Host Adam Burke spent just about an hour chatting about a variety of different things with Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline. The guys started with a discussion about the NFL Draft and what will be coming over the next several days. Most of the talk right now centers around Tua Tagovailoa, but there are a lot of moving parts and the media is going to play a big role in the lead-up to the Draft.
The guys also talked about what the return of sports could look like, with thoughts on home field advantage in the NFL, the options for the NBA and the NHL with the regular season and the playoffs, and what golf could look like when it returns without a gallery. They talked about betting strategies and how those unique features could impact games and the betting lines.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast April 13, 2020 Apr 13, 2020

On the Monday April 13 edition of The Bettor’s Box, host Adam Burke had a litany of questions thanks to our good pal Rich to discuss during today’s Monday Mailbag about race tracks, beer, college football, Dumb & Dumber, and whether or not you lose it if you don’t use it.
On the baseball side of things, Adam talked about matchup-dependent handicapping and highlighted platoon splits and the importance of those. Adam mentioned how home and road splits are factored into the line, but how righty and lefty splits may not be accurately factored in. He highlighted some of the best and worst last season in those splits and talked about platoon advantages by team.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast April 9, 2020 Apr 09, 2020

Host Adam Burke took listeners through more like a 301 class on betting and evaluating pitchers on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box. Today’s topic was to look at wOBA-xwOBA, which is a Statcast metric derived from exit velocity and launch angle. This is a metric that does become the catalyst for line movement in the markets and it is something you should definitely know about.
Adam tried to navigate a challenging topic by looking at examples of pitchers in line for positive or negative regression, including several names that we’ve heard on past segments regarding ERA, FIP, xFIP, or Cluster Luck. We’re painting a comprehensive picture of handicapping starting pitchers and this is one of the most advanced ways of doing it, but looking at xwOBA and its impact on pitcher numbers and performance.

NFL Draft Betting Tips - Betting the Board with Brian Blessing April 7, 2020 Apr 07, 2020

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing from Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline spent about a half hour with our listeners today talking about the NFL Draft and the adjusted golf schedule. The guys gave some of their early thoughts on some of the betting options out there for the draft and talked about how they will be approaching the first round.
The fall could be special with several golf majors, the Ryder Cup, the Kentucky Derby, the MLB playoffs, plus the football seasons. Or so we hope. Adam and Brian talked a little bit about that and about locking money up in the betting markets for long periods of time. The guys also had story time at the end of the show.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast April 6, 2020 Apr 06, 2020

On the Monday April 6 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke answered a listener question about WAR, the calculation of the statistic, and how it accounts for different positions. If you ever wanted to know how WAR works, this was a great introduction into one of the most encompassing statistics in the world of baseball today.
Adam then followed up on Thursday’s discussion regarding Cluster Luck to bring it down to an individual level and highlight some pitchers that either got lucky or unlucky with runners in scoring position relative to the league averages or their own numbers. We’re building comprehensive statistical profiles of a lot of pitchers so that we’ll be ready to go when the games get back underway.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast April 2, 2020 Apr 02, 2020

On the Thursday April 2 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke talked about the concept of Cluster Luck. Performance with the bases empty and performance with runners in scoring position can really make or break a season and Adam wanted to use that concept to seek out some positive and negative regression candidates coming into the 2020 season, whenever that may be.
Adam had several compelling teams to discuss on today’s segment, including the New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, Tampa Bay Rays, and Cincinnati Reds because of their outcomes and why he is looking to buy or sell those teams.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing - Horse Racing Betting Tips March 31, 2020 Mar 31, 2020

Horse racing has become the flavor of the month with all other sports down for the count, but Brian Blessing has been betting horses every day for a very long time and we’re lucky to have his expertise on BangTheBook Radio. Host Adam Burke had Brian on the show to help with some more horse tips, including some tips on how to read the form.
The guys focused in on Race 8 at Tampa Bay Downs for Wednesday April 1, which you can follow along with at this link. Adam and Brian talked about some different elements of the race, going from dirt to turf, and what to look for in terms of the class and strength of past race fields.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast March 30, 2020 Mar 30, 2020

On the Monday March 30 edition of The Bettor’s Box, host Adam Burke tried to keep his regular show format as if we had games to discuss. He started with a look Beyond the Box Score to talk about first inning scoring and how to handle bullpens, including the thought process that goes into making a 1st 5 bet or a full-game wager.
He also talked about what to look for with regards to odds movement during the Down the Lines segment, with an interesting discussion on why the lines move the way that they do sometimes, especially with buyback in the other direction. The MLB betting market is a living thing for the most part and it shows through the line movement.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast March 26, 2020 Mar 26, 2020

Is it selfish to be sad that today is not Opening Day? According to host Adam Burke, not at all. It’s just one part of the greater sadness that we are experiencing around the world. Adam had no script and no notes for today’s show, but he had some thoughts and just talked on today’s program. Baseball has given a lot to those of us that follow it in a variety of different ways and that was a key theme on today’s segment.
A normal segment will be back on Monday with more stats and sabermetrics and breakdowns, but it just didn’t seem right today.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing - NFL Futures & Horse Racing March 24, 2020 Mar 24, 2020

Host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for this week’s Tuesday edition of BangTheBook Radio. Adam and Brian took a look at what’s been happening out in the NFL futures market with regards to free agency and trades, as we’ve seen a ton of player movement to this point.
Most of the show was dedicated to horse racing. As one of the only games in town during the coronavirus outbreak, Adam and Brian took a deep dive into horse racing, as they talked about how to read the program and past performances. They talked about what is important to look at with the program and how to tell if a horse looks to be on the rise or the decline.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast March 23, 2020 Mar 23, 2020

On today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box, host Adam Burke continued painting a comprehensive picture of how he breaks down starting pitchers, including a focus on some of the ones that we have already talked about. Today’s topic of discussion was about contact quality against. There are some important metrics, like exit velocity, Hard Hit%, and Barrel rates that are a big part of Adam’s handicapping and he explained the reasons why on this podcast.
Adam looked at extremes on the exit velocity sides both ways, talked about what constitutes a barreled ball and what makes them so bad, and mentioned additional names of pitchers that are on his “bet on” and “fade” lists for the upcoming 2020 baseball season.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast March 19, 2020 Mar 19, 2020

After taking a look at ERA, FIP, and xFIP regression candidates on Monday, host Adam Burke peeled back another layer of the proverbial onion on Thursday to talk about LOB% and the positive and negative regression candidates with that stat. All of this works together to form the picture of a pitcher to buy or sell for the upcoming season.
Adam looked at the top 15 in LOB%, the bottom 15 in LOB%, and then talked about whether or not their numbers are sustainable or if those numbers are likely to move one way or another. Adam highlighted six negative regression guys and six positive regression guys during this segment.

NFL Free Agency & Futures Odds - Betting the Board with Brian Blessing March 17, 2020 Mar 17, 2020

Brian Blessing was gracious enough to join host Adam Burke for a Tuesday edition of BangTheBook Radio. The guys spent the majority of their time looking at the NFL, with the free agent frenzy, the trades, the adjustments to the season win total market, and the interesting division races that have emerged through all the transactions. They discussed Tom Brady and Philip Rivers and the Stefon Diggs and DeAndre Hopkins trades and so much more.
They also took a few minutes to talk about some horse racing, with the Kentucky Derby pushed back to September 5 and how that could impact the Road to the Kentucky Derby and why the Travers Stakes could hold some serious importance this summer.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast March 16, 2020 Mar 16, 2020

On the Monday March 16 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke recorded a new segment of The Bettor’s Box, our MLB betting podcast, to discuss pitchers to have on your radar as either positive or negative regression candidates going into the season, whenever that may be.
Adam looked through a list of pitchers that could have better fortunes and better seasons and those that could see some drop-offs from last year’s numbers. He also told listeners which types of pitchers to be looking for on the positive side to help with your betting preparations or your upcoming fantasy drafts.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast March 12, 2020 Mar 12, 2020

With so much uncertainty out there in the sports world and in the world in general, it can be a little bit tricky to figure out what to focus on in a betting sense. Surprisingly, that wasn’t the case on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box, our MLB betting podcast. Host Adam Burke had a lot to talk about and a lot of different things to say about what he looks for when betting on baseball and injury updates for Spring Training. Adam discussed which Spring Training stats matter and which ones have some actual use as we head into the regular season. There are a few pitchers that stand out and Adam made sure to mention those and whether or not he believes what he is seeing.
That led to a discussion about stabilization points and why Adam uses the stats that he does in order to handicap games, including a discussion on ERA, BABIP, and LOB% and what makes them stats that are so conducive to betting on or against pitchers. He also talked about some updated injury situations for Spring Training and what their potential impacts could be heading into the regular season. Aaron Nola, Byron Buxton, Chris Sale, Carlos Carrasco, and Paul Goldschmidt were some of the names mentioned on that segment.

Big Ten Tournament, Big East Tournament, and Players Championship Picks March 11, 2020 Mar 11, 2020

On the Wednesday March 11 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds of VSIN for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. Adam and Wes spent some time talking about the Big Ten Tournament, the Big East Tournament, and the Players Championship.
With a bevy of picks, predictions, and helpful betting tips, Adam and Wes broke down the field in Indianapolis for the Big Ten Tournament, hit on the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden, and talked about the Players Championship down at TPC Sawgrass, including some guys whose names we have heard multiple times this week on the show.

College Basketball Picks & Tips with Greg Peterson March 11, 2020 Mar 11, 2020

On the Wednesday March 11 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Greg Peterson of VSIN and the Hoopin’ With Hoops podcast to chat about conference tournament games for the Wednesday night card and beyond. Adam and Greg first discussed the potential impacts of games played in empty venues and how those lines could move.
Adam and Greg took a look at a bunch of late games for Wednesday night from the ACC, MAAC, Conference USA, Sun Belt, and the Patriot League, including picks and predictions on each and every one of those games.

Pac-12, SEC, Big 12 Conference Tournament Picks & Tips – Powers Picks March 11, 2020 Mar 11, 2020

On the Wednesday March 11 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. Adam and Brad talked briefly on college football and season preparations before spending the majority of the segment on college hoops.
Adam and Brad talked in general terms about conference tournaments and then worked some of those concepts through their discussions about the Pac-12 Tournament, the SEC Tournament, and the Big 12 Tournament with picks, predictions, and analysis.

Big Ten Tournament & Big East Tournament Picks & Predictions March 10, 2020 Mar 10, 2020

On the Tuesday March 10 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper John Ryan to discuss the Big Ten and Big East Conference Tournaments with picks, predictions, and additional betting tips. Adam and John took a look at the futures prices in order to try and find some good values in that betting market.
The guys also looked day-by-day at the tournament to find the teams that match up well against each other and those that don’t in hopes of scoring some ATS wins over the course of the week as well.

NHL, Players Championship, NASCAR – Betting the Board with Brian Blessing March 10, 2020 Mar 10, 2020

On the Tuesday March 10 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, to chat about the NHL, golf, NASCAR, and college basketball on the Betting the Board segment. Brian is a jack of all handicapping trades to be sure and that is why we cover so much ground and so many sports on the segments.
Adam and Brian started in the NHL with some general thoughts on what has been going on around the league and then a look at the Tuesday night betting card. On the golf side, we have a big one this week with the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass on the Stadium Course. They shared their picks and handicaps. On the NASCAR side, the Cup Series heads to Atlanta for the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.

Conference Tournament Betting Tips – Handicapping the Hardwood March 9, 2020 Mar 09, 2020

On the Monday March 9 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com and also BetterSportsPicks.com to talk all things conference tournaments. Adam and Kyle ran through a ton of conference tournaments to talk betting tips, picks, venues, money line rollovers, and futures betting.
Adam and Kyle hit on the AAC, A-10, ACC, Big East, Big Sky, Big Ten, Big West, Conference USA, MAAC, Pac-12, SEC, Southland, SWAC, and WAC during what was a fast-paced segment chock full of college basketball betting information.

NL West Betting Tips – The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast March 9, 2020 Mar 09, 2020

On the Monday March 9 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke talked MLB betting tips for the NL West with the Five and Fly segment to hit on the Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and the San Francisco Giants. Adam spent five minutes on each of the five teams with win total thoughts and analysis.
Adam also ran through some recent Spring Training injuries to give some updates on those and what they’re going to mean for the teams.

SoCon, Sun Belt, CAA, Summit Conference Tournament Tips – Handicapping the Hardwood March 6, 2020 Mar 06, 2020

On the Friday March 6 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com and BetterSportsPicks.com to discuss five conference tournaments and some general betting strategies on the latest Handicapping the Hardwood segment. Adam and Kyle gave some angles, trends, and systems that have been profitable before diving into specific conference tournaments.
The guys hit to SoCon, Sun Belt, Colonial, Summit, and America East tournaments on this segment with some thoughts on the futures odds, some tips and picks for the tournaments, and their predictions for the winners or the teams that carry some decent value from a betting standpoint.

Big Ten, Big East, and NBA Buy/Sell with John Ryan March 5, 2020 Mar 05, 2020

On the Thursday March 5 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by BangTheBook contributor and professional handicapper John Ryan to discuss the Big Ten, the Big East, and a little NBA buy and sell. This is the last weekend of the regular season for the Big Ten and the Big East in advance of the conference tournaments that start next week.
Adam and John talked about some of the scenarios in those two conferences, including the Seton Hall situation off of last night’s loss to Villanova, and then looked at the NBA for a little bit of buying low and selling high on the teams in the Association.

NL Central Betting Tips, ST Injury Updates – The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast March 5, 2020 Mar 05, 2020

On the Thursday March 5 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke gave listeners a new edition of The Bettor’s Box, his MLB Betting Podcast, to take a look at the five teams in the NL Central and to discuss Spring Training injuries from around the league.
The Five and Fly segment means about five minutes on each of the five teams in a division and today was the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and St. Louis Cardinals. Adam also looked at several pitcher injuries and how they could impact those guys and those teams going forward.

XFL Week 5, Conference Tournaments, Golf – Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds March 4, 2020 Mar 04, 2020

On the Wednesday March 4 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds of VSIN for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. Adam and Wes talked about Week 5 in the XFL, some conference tournament college basketball betting tips, and this week’s PGA Tour event at Bay Hill, the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
The guys had a lot to get to in a short amount of time, but they managed to do it with some quick insights into the XFL, some more detailed analysis of why conference tournament betting is different from the regular season and how to approach it, and Wes’s picks and outlook for the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Conference Tournaments, NL Central, and NBA – Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard March 4, 2020 Mar 04, 2020

On the Wednesday March 4 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Sports Wagering Talk segment. Adam and Bryan talked in general terms of college basketball conference tournament betting strategies and then focused in on the NL Central and the NBA to round out the segment.
The guys gave their thoughts on the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and the St. Louis Cardinals one week after talking about the AL Central on last Wednesday’s show. They also discussed some recent happenings and news and notes from the NBA with about six weeks left in the regular season.

NHL, Arnold Palmer Invitational, NASCAR, College Basketball – Betting the Board with Brian Blessing March 3, 2020 Mar 03, 2020

On the Tuesday March 3 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline for this week’s Betting the Board segment. Adam and Brian hit the NHL, golf, NASCAR, and college basketball betting markets with a wide variety of picks, predictions, and analysis.
On the NHL side, they talked Trade Deadline, the card for Tuesday night, and the futures market. On the golf side, they hit the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill with some picks and predictions. On the NASCAR side, they talked the FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway and isolated some drivers to bet. Finally, they discussed college basketball conference tournaments, with a primary focus on the Mountain West Conference.

Conference Tournament College Basketball Betting Tips with Ralph Michaels March 2, 2020 Mar 02, 2020

On the Monday March 2 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels as a pinch hitter for Kyle Hunter to talk some conference tournaments. With Kyle out sick, Ralph filled in nicely to give general thoughts on conference tournaments vs. regular season betting and some of the conference tournaments that get underway this week.
The guys hit on the Atlantic Sun, Big South, Horizon, Patriot, Mountain West, and Ohio Valley Conference Tournaments that all get underway on either Tuesday or Wednesday.

NL East Betting Tips – The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast March 2, 2020 Mar 02, 2020

On the Monday March 2 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke shared his insights and analysis on the five teams in the National League East and also looked at some injury news and nuggets from Spring Training. Today’s Five and Fly segment on The Bettor’s Box was dedicated to the NL East with five minutes of thoughts on the Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington Nationals.
Adam also hit on injury notes for the Yankees, Angels, Phillies, and Athletics with some updates on key personnel for those teams.

College Basketball Betting Tips with Greg Peterson - February 28, 2020 Feb 28, 2020

On the Friday February 28 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Greg Peterson of the Hoopin’ With Hoops podcast and VSIN to chat some college basketball for tonight, tomorrow, and beyond. Adam and Greg talked about a lot of different games for Friday and Saturday and then shifted their focus to the conference tournaments and the betting strategies with those.
Among the games discussed were Texas State/UT Arlington, Wright State/NKU, Penn State/Iowa, Michigan State/Maryland, Duke/Virginia, ASU/USC, Auburn/Kentucky, St. Francis PA/Robert Morris, Austin Peay/Murray State and the guys talked about how conference tournament handicapping differs from the regular season. Thirteen conference tournaments begin next week.

AL West Betting Tips - The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast February 27, 2020 Feb 27, 2020

On the Thursday February 27 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke recorded a new edition of The Bettor’s Box, his MLB betting podcast, to take a look at the AL West and some Spring Training news on notes. Adam utilized his new Five and Fly segment to spend just about five minutes on each of the five AL West teams to give some insights into the Houston Astros, Los Angeles Angels, Oakland A’s, Seattle Mariners, and Texas Rangers.
On the Spring Training front, he talked about the Luis Severino and Giancarlo Stanton injuries for the Yankees and key losses for the Red Sox and Phillies.

Big Ten & Big East Betting Tips & NBA Buy/Sell with John Ryan - February 27, 2020 Feb 27, 2020

On the Thursday February 27 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper John Ryan to talk a whole lot of hoops. Adam and John discussed some buy and sell in the NBA on some overvalued and undervalued teams, the Big East, and the Big Ten for this weekend and beyond.
The guys focused in on the Big Ten card for Thursday night, including a couple of plays that John really likes. Then the focus shifted to the Big East to discuss this weekend’s action before the guys wrapped up with a little bit of an NBA Buy and Sell segment.

AL Central Betting Discussion with Bryan Leonard - February 26, 2020 Feb 26, 2020

On the Wednesday February 26 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard from WagerTalk.com for this week’s Sports Wagering Talk segment. Adam and Bryan decided to focus on the AL Central with today’s segment as they discussed the Twins, Indians, White Sox, Tigers, and Royals in that order.
The guys also spent a few quick minutes on some NBA to discuss the Wednesday night and something that bettors may want to keep an eye on as the regular season winds down.

XFL Week 4, Maryland vs. Minnesota, Honda Classic - Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds February 26, 2020 Feb 26, 2020

On the Wednesday February 26 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds to talk some XFL for Week 4, tonight’s Maryland vs. Minnesota game, and the Honda Classic at PGA National. Adam and Wes ran through all four XFL games for this week with some picks and predictions and also talked about some of the hardships and challenges for both bettors and oddsmakers.
On the college basketball and golf sides of things, the guys hit Maryland vs. Minnesota, a coin flip game of two teams in very different spots, and then talked Honda Classic, where Wes is taking a long, hard look at a lot of different players as the Florida Swing begins.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Betting Podcast February 24, 2020 Feb 24, 2020

On the Monday February 24 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s Handicapping the Hardwood segment. Adam and Kyle talked about late-season college basketball betting with conference tournament formats and motivation as big considerations for these teams and for bettors.
They also talked about a handful of games for this week’s action, including Akron vs. Bowling Green, Iowa vs. Michigan State, Virginia vs. Virginia Tech, Furman vs. UNC Greensboro, ETSU vs. Wofford, South Dakota State vs. North Dakota State, New Mexico State vs. Grand Canyon, and Wright State vs. Northern Kentucky.

AL Central Betting Tips – The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast February 24, 2020 Feb 24, 2020

On the Monday February 24 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke did another edition of The Bettor’s Box, his MLB betting podcast with a focus on the AL Central Division. During his new “Five and Fly” segment, Adam spent just about five minutes on each of the five teams in the AL Central, with betting tips, thoughts, and analysis on the Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, and Minnesota Twins.
Adam also spent a few minutes on some injury updates for Spring Training and the impact that they could have as we move forward towards the regular season.

CBB Situational Betting Tips for the Weekend with Host Adam Burke February 21, 2020 Feb 21, 2020

On the Friday February 21 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke wrapped up Friday’s show and the week with some of his own college basketball betting insights and some situational spots that are on his radar for this weekend’s action. Adam talked about Cal Baptist vs. Chicago State, Villanova vs. Xavier, Troy vs. Appalachian State, UCLA vs. Colorado, and Southern Illinois vs. Northern Iowa.
He also hit the ice for a few NHL spots to be wary of for this weekend as well.

College Basketball Betting Tips for the Weekend with Greg Peterson February 21, 2020 Feb 21, 2020

On the Friday February 21 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Greg Peterson of the Hoopin’ With Hoops podcast to chat about this weekend and beyond in college basketball. The guys talked about Senior Day and what that means as teams play out the string and then looked at a whole bunch of games for Friday and Saturday night.
Adam and Greg talked about VCU vs. Saint Louis, Buffalo vs. Kent State, Rider vs. Iona, Gonzaga vs. BYU, Kansas vs. Baylor, Florida State vs. NC State, Florida vs. Kentucky, Montana vs. Montana State, and Louisiana Tech vs. North Texas with some projected lines, picks, and insights.

NBA Buy/Sell, Big Ten & Big East Betting Tips with John Ryan February 20, 2020 Feb 20, 2020

On the Thursday February 20 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper John Ryan to talk about the NBA coming out of the All-Star Break, and the games in the Big Ten and Big East Conferences for this weekend. Adam and John started in the NBA to find some buy and sell teams as games get back underway.
On the college side, they looked at Ohio State vs. Iowa for tonight, as well as Michigan State vs. Nebraska. Then they looked at the Saturday and Sunday slates for both conferences, including some key games in the Big East on both Saturday and Sunday.

AL East Betting Tips - The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast February 20, 2020 Feb 20, 2020

On the Thursday February 20 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke opened up the show with a new edition of The Bettor’s Box, his MLB betting podcast. On a day when Adam started posting his MLB season win total picks and previews, he spent the majority of the segment talking about the AL East and spent a few minutes on some Spring Training injury notes at the end.
In a new segment called “Five and Fly”, Adam spent about five minutes on each team in the AL so he could break down the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, and Toronto Blue Jays, including his favorite season win total picks of the bunch. He’ll do that on every segment going forward until all six divisions have been covered.

XFL Week 3 Betting Picks & Golf Predictions – Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds February 19, 2020 Feb 19, 2020

On the Wednesday February 19 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds of VSIN to talk Week 3 of the XFL season and this week’s two golf tournaments, the WGC-Mexico Championship and the Puerto Rico Open. Adam and Wes shared their picks, predictions, and analyses for all four XFL games and both golf events.
Roughnecks vs. Vipers, Renegades vs. Dragon, Guardians vs. BattleHawks, and Defenders vs. Wildcats is your schedule for Week 3 and Adam and Wes hit all four of those games. They also gave picks for the WGC-Mexico Championship and the Puerto Rico Open to finish out the segment.

Spring Training MLB Betting & NBA Tips – Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard February 19, 2020 Feb 19, 2020

On the Wednesday February 19 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Sports Wagering Talk segment. Adam and Bryan talked about some betting tips for Spring Training, which starts on Saturday, and also NBA betting coming off of the All-Star Break.
Adam and Bryan broke down what to watch for and what matters the most in Spring Training for those that are looking to bet baseball’s exhibition games. They also talked about the return of the NBA on Thursday night and whether or not to ease back into things or take advantage of the opportunities that are out there.

NHL Trade Deadline, WGC-Mexico, NASCAR – Betting the Board with Brian Blessing February 18, 2020 Feb 18, 2020

On the Tuesday February 18 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline for this week’s Betting the Board segment. The guys talked about the NHL card for Tuesday night and also looked ahead to the Trade Deadline next Monday.
On the golf side, we actually have two events this week, with the WGC-Mexico Championship and the Puerto Rico Open, so the guys had two golf tournaments to handicap on this week’s show. Finally, they talked about the upcoming NASCAR weekend in Las Vegas with the Boyd Gaming 300 on the Xfinity Series side and the Pennzoil 400 on the Cup Series side.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Betting Podcast February 17, 2020 Feb 17, 2020

On the Monday February 17 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s Handicapping the Hardwood segment. Kyle is still easing back into his regular routine, so this week’s segment was a little shorter once again, but featured notes on some regression candidates and breakdowns of seven games for this week.
Adam and Kyle addressed some conference play stats from teams around the country, including big names like Michigan State and Washington and smaller names like UC Davis and UC Riverside. As far as games go, they guys talked about Robert Morris vs. Saint Francis (PA), Dayton vs. VCU, Boston U vs. Lafayette, Furman vs. ETSU, and Vermont vs. Stony Brook. Nobody does under-the-radar games better than these guys.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast February 17, 2020 Feb 17, 2020

On the Monday February 17 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke talked individual player regression and some additional betting tips on The Bettor’s Box, his MLB betting podcast. We’ve incorporated The Bettor’s Box into our weekly routine on Mondays and Thursdays now in the lead-up to the season and interested listeners can email adam(at)bangthebook(dot)com to get the segment notes.
On this particular segment, Adam talked about individual player regression candidates and how we use the metrics to attempt to isolate some of those players. He talked about how that factors into the season win total handicapping and the game-by-game handicapping. Finally, Adam updated some injury news and notes from Spring Training.

College Basketball Spot Plays & NHL Tips with Host Adam Burke February 14, 2020 Feb 14, 2020

On the Friday February 14 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke did a short segment on his own to finish out this week on the show with some chatter about college basketball situational spots for this weekend and the top NHL spots to consider.
This was a good follow-up to our opening segment with Greg Peterson and a good opportunity to point out some games that should be on your radar. Situational spots in the article have been very kind to us this week and we’ll try to carry that over into the weekend as well.

College Basketball Betting Tips with Greg Peterson February 14, 2020 Feb 14, 2020

On the Friday February 14 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Greg “Hoops” Peterson of the Hoopin’ With Hoops podcast and VSIN to chat some college basketball for this weekend. The guys started by talking about the mental side of handicapping and how to deal with the swings of good days and bad days. They also looked at Friday’s card to single out the most intriguing games of the evening.
Most of the focus on the segment was for Saturday’s action, as the guys took detailed looks at West Virginia vs. Baylor, VCU vs. Richmond, LSU vs. Alabama, Northern Iowa vs. Loyola Chicago, and a clear-cut look-ahead spot with Binghamton vs. Vermont.

NBA, Big Ten, and Big East Betting Tips and Picks with John Ryan February 13, 2020 Feb 13, 2020

On the Thursday February 13 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper John Ryan to discuss the NBA going into the All-Star Break and this week in college basketball in the Big Ten and the Big East. Adam and John talked about tonight’s two games in the NBA and John shared what he does over the All-Star Break to work on his NBA stuff.
Then the focus shifted to the college hardwood, as the guys discussed Iowa vs. Indiana tonight, the Big Ten slate for the weekend, and then the Big East card for Saturday with some picks and analysis.

PECOTA, MLB Injuries, Astros - The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast February 13, 2020 Feb 13, 2020

On the Thursday February 13 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke opened up the show solo with a new edition of The Bettor’s Box, our MLB betting podcast. Adam talked about the PECOTA projections that came out this week and the application of those in his handicapping. He also talked about the Spring Training injuries that we have seen so far and also about the continued fallout from the Astros’ sign-stealing scheme.
Adam will be doing some of these Bettor’s Box segments this month before our college basketball coverage ramps up for conference tournaments and March Madness, so you’ll get your fill of MLB content as we head into the season that begins on March 26.

XFL Week 2 and Genesis Invitational Picks – Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds February 12, 2020 Feb 12, 2020

On the Wednesday February 12 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds of VSIN for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. Adam and Wes recapped Week 1 in the XFL and looked ahead to Week 2 with thoughts on Guardians vs. Defenders and Vipers vs. Dragons on Saturday and also Renegades vs. Wildcats and BattleHawks vs. Roughnecks on Sunday.
They also took a look at the Big Ten in college hoops and then focused on this week’s Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club with Wes’s favorite picks for this weekend’s PGA Tour event.

MLB Futures Betting & NBA Picks – Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard February 12, 2020 Feb 12, 2020

On the Wednesday February 12 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard from WagerTalk.com for this week’s Sports Wagering Talk segment. Adam and Bryan discussed MLB betting, with a focus on the futures markets for divisions, pennants, and the World Series, and also talked about the PECOTA projections that came out on Tuesday.
On the NBA side, the guys discussed the final big night of action this evening and tomorrow’s games to discuss pre-All-Star Break betting and then talked about how people can get in trouble with college basketball if they get too involved with the NBA going dark for a week.

NHL, Genesis Invitational, and Daytona 500 Picks & Tips – Betting the Board with Brian Blessing February 11, 2020 Feb 11, 2020

On the Tuesday February 11 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline for this week’s Betting the Board segment. We use our Tuesday segments with Brian to talk about a lot of different sports betting markets and that was the case here with NHL, golf, NASCAR, and horse racing.
The guys talked about Tuesday’s NHL card and some long-term betting spots and situational angles that have been profitable all season long. Adam and Brian also looked at this week’s Genesis Invitational for some betting picks and then focused in on the Daytona 500 and the upcoming NASCAR season. Finally, they talked a few minutes of horse racing to consider the Road to the Kentucky Derby and the prep races over the next two months.

College Basketball Betting Tips – Handicapping the Hardwood with Kyle Hunter February 10, 2020 Feb 10, 2020

On the Monday February 10 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com and BetterSportsPicks.com to talk about college basketball. As Kyle works his way back into rhythm, the guys had a shorter version of the segment today, but still wanted to get some good CBB knowledge out to the listeners.
The guys talked about a handful of regression candidates, an awesome box score from the weekend, and then previewed five games for the week ahead with looks at Penn State vs. Purdue, Rhode Island vs. Dayton, Alabama vs. Auburn, and Creighton vs. Seton Hall.

MLB Season Win Total Betting Tips with Host Adam Burke February 10, 2020 Feb 10, 2020

On the Monday February 10 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke went with a solo segment as a version of The Bettor’s Box to talk some MLB season win totals and betting concepts. Adam went through and talked about looking for positive and negative regression based on the standings and the alternate standings metrics and discussed some concepts that can be carried over to all sports leagues and markets.
He talked about Pythagorean Win-Loss and BaseRuns and also about understanding the reasons why teams finished the way that they did last season and the impact it could have on the following season.

College Basketball Free Picks & Betting Tips with Greg Peterson February 7, 2020 Feb 07, 2020

On the Friday February 7 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Greg Peterson of the Hoopin’ With Hoops Podcast and VSIN to chat some college basketball action for Saturday’s card and to get some overviews on some of the major conferences. After a quick discussion about Greg’s Super Bowl experience in Iowa, it was all CBB, all the time for the rest of the segment.
Adam and Greg talked about rivalry games and if there are any differences in handicapping those games, using Michigan State vs. Michigan, Purdue vs. Indiana, Kentucky vs. Tennessee, Oregon vs. Oregon State, and Duke vs. North Carolina as the examples. They also talked about Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary’s and Northeastern vs. Hofstra to cover a wide spectrum of games for February 8.

MLB, NBA, College Basketball, & NHL Grab Bag Betting Tips with Host Adam Burke February 7, 2020 Feb 07, 2020

On the Friday February 7 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke flew solo in the opening segment to give his thoughts for this weekend and beyond in MLB, NBA, college basketball, and the NHL. Adam told listeners and readers what they can expect from his MLB Betting Guide later this month and talked about how he evaluates transactions.
On the basketball and hockey sides, Adam talked about situational betting spots for this weekend in the NBA, college basketball, and the NHL, including several great spots for Saturday in the low and mid-major conferences.

Big East College Basketball Tips & NBA Buy and Sell with John Ryan February 6, 2020 Feb 06, 2020

On the Thursday February 6 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper John Ryan, who you can find on Twitter @JohnRyanSports1 and read right here at BangTheBook.com. Adam and John wrapped up their Super Bowl LIV thoughts and then focused on the hardwood to chat Big East college hoops and some NBA buy and sell.
Adam and John talked about last night’s Big East results and how they could impact what we see on Saturday with another round of games. The guys also dug into the NBA with some thoughts on recent trades and some buy and sell going into the All-Star Break, including a system that has really produced some fine results.

Super Bowl 54 Wrap-Up & Pac-12 College Basketball Tips – Powers Picks February 6, 2020 Feb 06, 2020

On the Thursday February 6 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. Adam and Brad wrapped up the Super Bowl 54 discussion, talked Pac-12 college basketball, and took a quick look at National Signing Day and some teams to be excited about going into 2020.
Adam and Brad talked about their props and how the game worked out for them between the 49ers and Chiefs. They looked at the Pac-12 as a whole, including some quick futures talk, and then handicapped some games for tonight and this weekend. Finally, Brad had some really interesting things to say about National Signing Day and some of the programs that signed strong classes and one that signed a really weak one.

Super Bowl 54 Recap, Big Ten College Basketball, & Pebble Beach Pro-Am Betting Tips February 5, 2020 Feb 05, 2020

On the Wednesday February 5 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment to chat three different sports betting markets. Adam and Wes recapped Super Bowl 54 for themselves and across the industry, talked some Big Ten college hoops, and then went to the Left Coast to talk about the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
Super Bowl LIV was a big win for the books in Vegas, but not so much around the country. Adam and Wes talked about that and the implications of the Super Bowl going forward. They looked at tonight’s Big Ten card with Iowa vs. Purdue and Wisconsin vs. Minnesota while also taking an overall look at the conference. Finally, they finished up at Pebble Beach with some outright picks and predictions for this week’s PGA Tournament.

Mookie Betts Trade Reaction, MLB Betting, & NBA Tips with Bryan Leonard February 5, 2020 Feb 05, 2020

On the Wednesday February 5 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard from WagerTalk.com for this week’s Sports Wagering Talk segment. The guys had a lot of baseball to discuss with a follow-up to the Mookie Betts trade and all of the parties involved and some betting tips on how to handicap what teams did during the offseason when looking ahead to season win totals.
On the NBA side, Adam and Bryan talked about the impact of the Trade Deadline on the betting markets and also the upcoming All-Star Break that is just over a week away. You’ll definitely want to hear what a seasoned handicapper with over 25 years worth of experience had to say.

Super Bowl 54 Recap, NHL Tips, and Pebble Beach Picks – Betting the Board with Brian Blessing February 4, 2020 Feb 04, 2020

On the Tuesday February 4 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline for this week’s Betting the Board segment. The guys recapped Super Bowl 54 and the results of their picks and props, talked about this week in the NHL, and handicapped the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
Adam and Brian talked about Super Bowl future betting strategies and talked about how everything went with the 49ers vs. Chiefs game in the open of the show. They spent a lot of time on the NHL to look at the futures market with some betting tips and then some picks for Tuesday night on the ice. Finally, they handicapped the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am with picks to win and other betting tips for the week.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook Super Bowl LIV January 31, 2020 Jan 31, 2020

On the Friday January 31 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook for this week’s version of The Odds Report. Adam and Brent discussed the sharp action that has come in for Super Bowl 54 to this point, including side, total, and the props. Quite frankly, they just talked all things Super Bowl.
Adam and Brent forecasted where this line could go with a lot of money yet to come in on the big game. They talked about side, total, money line, and about some of the different props that have gotten sharp action, with a focus on quarterback props and how that seems to be an indicator of what will happen with the total on the game. They spent some extra time on first touchdown scorer and MVP and Brent gave some of his own takes on the game and the approach to his live 35/1 49ers future.

Super Bowl 54 & College Basketball Betting Tips with Greg Peterson January 31, 2020 Jan 31, 2020

On the Friday January 31 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Greg “Hoops” Peterson for some Super Bowl LIV talk and some college basketball betting tips for this weekend and beyond. Adam and Greg discussed Super Bowl 54, the prop bets that Greg has locked in, and how the betting action for the game is shaping up. They also discussed Ivy League college basketball and three big games for this weekend.
Greg will actually be covering the game for VSIN in Iowa, so that was a focus of discussion during the NFL segment to talk about how different this line will look in different parts of the country. Greg shared his thoughts on the side for the game and also a few prop bets he has made.
The guys also talked college basketball with a look at how to handicap the Ivy League with its back-to-backs on Friday and Saturday. They also hit a marquee, major conference game between Michigan State and Wisconsin, but also gave some love to the low majors to talk UNC Greensboro vs. East Tennessee State and Stephen F. Austin vs. Sam Houston State.

Super Bowl 54 Picks & NBA Buy Low/Sell High with John Ryan January 30, 2020 Jan 30, 2020

On the Thursday January 30 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper John Ryan for a chat about Super Bowl 54 and also a stock market look at the NBA. Adam and John discussed a strong position on the Super Bowl, some prop betting opportunities, and then finished up on the NBA side with a free pick for Thursday and some teams to buy and some teams to sell.
John had one of the strongest opinions on the side for the game that we have had on the show so far. We won’t spoil it for you, so you’ll want to listen and hear who he likes and how he is looking to bet the game. The guys also talked some prop bets, some MVP hopefuls, and then finished with a buy low and sell high in the NBA, including a couple of teams in action tonight.

Super Bowl 54 Picks, Predictions, and Prop Bets – Powers Picks January 30, 2020 Jan 30, 2020

On the Thursday January 30 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. Adam and Brad talked all things Super Bowl for their half hour together, with an in-depth breakdown of the side and total, some thoughts on where the line might move, and some prop bets from the professional bettor.
The side and total haven’t moved much, but there are some indications that we could see some investment and adjustment as we get closer to kickoff in this one. Adam and Brad also went over some game flow theories, prop betting strategies, and Brad shared three of his favorite prop bets for the big game between the 49ers and Chiefs on February 2.

Super Bowl Prop Bets & Phoenix Open Picks – Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds January 29, 2020 Jan 29, 2020

On the Wednesday January 29 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds of VSIN for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. Adam and Wes talked all about Super Bowl LIV, the prop bets that they are looking to play, and this week’s Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Adam and Wes revisited last week’s discussion on the spread and total with very little movement in the markets before discussing the plethora of props on the big game, including some of their favorite picks. Wes also answered a listener question about golf bankroll management before talking about his top picks for this week’s Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale.

Super Bowl 54 & MLB Betting Tips – Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard January 29, 2020 Jan 29, 2020

On the Wednesday January 29 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard from WagerTalk.com for this week’s Sports Wagering Talk segment. Adam and Bryan took a look at Super Bowl LIV to discus the side, total, and player props and also looked at some initial MLB season win total lines.
The guys dug deep into the February 2 football game to give some thoughts on the side and total for the game and also to look at some of the team, game, and player prop bets of intrigue. They also talked about MLB season win totals and some of the early futures market to break down how they are getting ready for the season.

Super Bowl 54 Prop Bets, NHL, and Phoenix Open Betting the Board with Brian Blessing January 28, 2020 Jan 28, 2020

On the Tuesday January 28 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for this week’s Betting the Board segment. Adam and Brian talked all things prop betting for Super Bowl LIV, including some of their favorites. They also talked NHL and this week’s Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Brian has done a ton of prop bets breakdowns on our BangTheBook YouTube page this week and shared some of that insight with us on the show. The guys also talked about some of the other prop bets that they are looking to play and also broke down more thoughts on the side and total of the game. Three of Adam’s favorite NHL situational spots are this week on Saturday, so the guys discussed those and everything else about the NHL.
Finally, a listener question on the golf betting side was a good segue into the Waste Management Phoenix Open and some picks for the tournament.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Betting Podcast January 27, 2020 Jan 27, 2020

On the Monday January 27 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s Handicapping the Hardwood segment. Adam and Kyle talked about fade and follow teams, regression candidates, tempo changes, and a whole lot of games for this week in college basketball.
The guys hit on some major conference teams and some small-conference teams, as they always do, over the course of the show, including a Big 12 fade team, a Big South follow team, and several games for this week. Richmond vs. VCU and Buffalo vs. Akron on Tuesday, Loyola Chicago vs. Southern Illinois, San Diego State vs. New Mexico, and Saint Louis vs. La Salle on Wednesday, and some CAA for later in the week.

Kobe Bryant Discussion & Super Bowl LIV Prop Bets January 27, 2020 Jan 27, 2020

On the Monday January 27 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter from HunterSportsPicks.com and BetterSportsPicks.com to talk about the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant and also to take a look at some prop bets and the current landscape for Super Bowl LIV.
It was not an easy transition to make, but after discussing Kobe Bryant, the guys shifted gears to the NFL to look at 49ers vs. Chiefs for Super Bowl 54 to discuss the side and total in a little more detail and also to take a look at the prop bets that they are interested in for the big game on February 2.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook Super Bowl LIV January 24, 2020 Jan 24, 2020

On the Friday January 24 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook, for this week’s version of The Odds Report. Adam and Brent took a look at Super Bowl LIV between the 49ers and the Chiefs and the early sharp money that we’ve seen on the game thus far.
There is sharp money out there on the side and Brent also talked about what we’ve seen so far on the total for the February 2 game. The guys also looked into this weekend’s UFC Fight Night 166 / UFC on ESPN+ 24 down in Raleigh to look at the sharp action that fight card has received thus far.

MLB, NBA, College Basketball, and NHL Grab Bag with Host Adam Burke January 24, 2020 Jan 24, 2020

On the Friday January 24 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke flew solo to share some betting tips, picks, and predictions across four different sports betting markets in his weekly “Grab Bag” segment. Adam talked MLB, NBA, college basketball, and NHL to open up the last broadcast of the week.
MLB season win total odds are popping up in a lot of places and Adam was able to talk about those and their value, even if you don’t bet on them. He also talked about situational spot plays and other good betting opportunities in the NBA and college basketball for this weekend and then talked about some of the things he has his eye on for next week in the NHL.

NBA Betting Tips & Big East Basketball Predictions with John Ryan January 23, 2020 Jan 23, 2020

On the Thursday January 23 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by pro handicapper and new BangTheBook.com contributor John Ryan for his first segment on the podcast. Adam and John took a look around the NBA to get a feel for his process and to see what he likes to use to handicap in the Association. They also looked at the Thursday card to get a feel for how he breaks down the game.
Lastly, Adam and John took a look at the Big East Conference for this weekend to discuss the matchups involving the teams in the “Sixth Power Conference” and to try and find some profitable betting angles to exploit.

Super Bowl LIV 49ers vs. Chiefs & CBB Betting Tips Powers Picks January 23, 2020 Jan 23, 2020

On the Thursday January 23 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. The guys talked at length about their initial reads on Super Bowl LIV between the 49ers and Chiefs and about their prop betting strategies.
They also talked some college basketball and highlighted some games for this weekend and some betting tips to keep in mind as more public bettors get involved in the world of college hoops.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – Super Bowl LIV, CBB, & Golf January 22, 2020 Jan 22, 2020

On the Wednesday January 22 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds of VSIN for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. Adam and Wes took a look at Super Bowl LIV between the 49ers and Chiefs to get some early betting thoughts at the top of the segment. They also talked about Wes’s early approach to prop betting markets for the big game on February 2.
A look around the Big Ten in college basketball gave way to handicapping advice for both of this week’s big golf tournaments, the Dubai Desert Classic on the European Tour and the Farmers Insurance Open on the PGA Tour. Wes shared his outright picks and some betting tips for both courses.

College Basketball Betting Tips & Super Bowl LIV Thoughts with Greg Peterson January 22, 2020 Jan 22, 2020

On the Wednesday January 22 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Greg “Hoops” Peterson to talk some college basketball and get some early thoughts on Super Bowl LIV. Adam and Greg talked about how to evaluate teams from a sample size standpoint in college basketball and also discussed the side and total for 49ers vs. Chiefs on February 2.
Adam and Greg talked about conference sample sizes against the whole body of work and also talked about some buy and sell teams that are on Greg’s radar for this week and beyond. After a look at Rutgers vs. Iowa, Memphis vs. Tulsa, and UNLV vs. Nevada, the guys rounded out the show by talking about the Super Bowl.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – Super Bowl LIV, NHL, & Farmers Insurance Open January 21, 2020 Jan 21, 2020

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – Super Bowl LIV, NHL, & Farmers Insurance Open January 21, 2020
On the Tuesday January 21 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for this week’s Betting the Board segment. Adam and Brian talked all things Super Bowl LIV, including the changes in the industry that will create one of the most interesting Super Bowls from a betting standpoint ever.
They also looked at the NHL with five games tonight and two tomorrow in advance of the All-Star Break before finishing out the segment with a detailed look at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, which has a star-studded field that includes Tiger Woods. Finally, they talked about horse racing, the Road to the Kentucky Derby, and the Pegasus World Cup.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Betting Podcast January 20, 2020 Jan 20, 2020

On the Monday January 20 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com and BetterSportsPicks.com for this week’s Handicapping the Hardwood segment. It wasn’t all about basketball, as Adam and Kyle gave some initial thoughts on Super Bowl LIV between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, but most of the show was dedicated to college hoops.
On the college hoops side, the guys had a ton to discuss. They share some important news, notes, and betting nuggets about teams from all across the country. They discussed regression candidates and fade and follow teams. They also looked at a bunch of games for this week, including Winthrop vs. Radford tonight, Butler vs. Villanova on Tuesday, Duquesne vs. Rhode Island and Saint Louis vs. Davidson on Wednesday, and then Belmont vs. Murray State and Washington vs. Utah for Thursday.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook NFL Playoffs Conference Championship Games January 17, 2020 Jan 17, 2020

On the Friday January 17 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook, for this week’s version of The Odds Report. After a recap of how the book did for Clemson vs. LSU, Adam and Brent discussed sharp action on Packers vs. 49ers and also Titans vs. Chiefs and took a look at what we’ve seen in terms of line movements on the two games.
As an added bonus for listeners today, Adam and Brent took a look at UFC 246, including the main event between Cerrone and McGregor and the sharp plays that have been bet for the card, including round props and a couple of fighters.

MLB, NBA, College Basketball, and NHL Betting Tips with Host Adam Burke January 17, 2020 Jan 17, 2020

On the Friday January 17 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke had a grab bag segment to talk about four different sports markets as he flew solo to open up the last show of the last week. Adam started with some thoughts on the sign stealing fallout and some of its betting impacts and also MLB season win totals in advance of next month’s MLB Betting Guide.
Adam then launched into his favorite situational spots for the NBA, college basketball, and the NHL for Friday night and Saturday night with several suggestions for picks and predictions, including Dayton vs. Saint Louis and a couple of NHL plays for Friday night’s action.

Powers Picks – NFL Conference Championship Games & College Basketball January 16, 2020 Jan 16, 2020

On the Thursday January 16 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. Adam and Brad spent most of the show talking about the two NFL playoff games, but they also worked in plenty of college basketball talk for those just getting started in the market or those looking for a new perspective.
The NFC Championship Game between the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers and the AFC Championship Game between the Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs were in the spotlight this week, as Adam and Brad shared all sorts of handicapping tips and their picks on the games. They also talked college hoops, with a focus on conference specialization and some good ways to jump into the market or take advantage of what’s been happening in the CBB betting world.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – Packers vs. 49ers, Titans vs. Chiefs, and Golf January 15, 2020 Jan 15, 2020

On the Wednesday January 15 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds, host and contributor to VSIN, for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. Adam and Wes took deep dives in the NFC Championship Game between the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers and also the AFC Championship Game between the Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs.
We also have two golf events this week, so Adam and Wes got to discuss the HSBC Abu Dhabi Championship and also take a long look at The American Express, formerly known as the Desert Classic and CareerBuilder Challenge, in an effort to pick the winner of that three-course event.

College Basketball Betting Picks & Tips with Greg Peterson January 15, 2020 Jan 15, 2020

On the Wednesday January 15 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Greg “Hoops” Peterson from his own Hoopin’ With Hoops podcast and also a regular contributor to VSIN for some college basketball and NFL playoffs talk. Most of the segment was dedicated to this week and beyond in college hoops, but the guys closed up the segment talking NFC and AFC Championship Games.
Adam and Greg talked about betting on totals and also took a look at how coaching factors into the handicap. They talked about three games for Wednesday night, with thoughts on Kentucky vs. South Carolina, Creighton vs. Georgetown, and Stanford vs. UCLA. Finally, Adam and Greg wrapped up the show talking Packers vs. 49ers and Titans vs. Chiefs.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – NFL Playoffs Conference Championships January 14, 2020 Jan 14, 2020

On the Tuesday January 14 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for this week’s Betting the Board segment. Adam and Brian talked all things conference championship with picks, analysis, and a whole lot of detailed information on Packers vs. 49ers and Titans vs. Chiefs for this weekend’s NFL playoffs round.
The guys also spent some time chatting about the NHL and took a few moments to look at The American Express, this week’s PGA Tour event formerly known as the CareerBuilder Challenge and also touched briefly on the Abu Dhabi Championship.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Betting Podcast January 13, 2020 Jan 13, 2020

On the Monday January 13 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com and BetterSportsPicks.com for this week’s Handicapping the Hardwood segment. After doing the National Championship in the first segment, the guys shifted gears to talk college basketball for this week and beyond.
Adam and Kyle took a look at injuries, fade/follow teams, and some regression candidates during the Quick Hitters segment. Then they took a look at a few games for this week, including Portland State vs. Montana on Monday, VCU vs. Dayton on Tuesday, Cal State Bakersfield vs. UMKC and then Chicago State on Thursday and Saturday, and then Louisville vs. Duke on a huge college basketball Saturday.

College Football “Last” Look Clemson vs. LSU CFP National Championship January 13, 2020 Jan 13, 2020

On the Monday January 13 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com and BetterSportsPicks.com for the College Football “Last” Look for the 2019 season. The guys dug into all things National Championship with thoughts on side, total, and prop bets for Clemson vs. LSU.
Adam and Kyle talked about the line movement we’ve seen to drag Clemson down to +5 and also talked about the high total on the game. Then they discussed their favorite prop bets, how they think the game will play out, and then wrapped up the segment with a year-in-review of what they did well, what they can do better, and how they’ll start to prep for the 2020 season.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook NFL Playoffs Divisional Round January 10, 2020 Jan 10, 2020

On the Friday January 10 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook, for this week’s version of The Odds Report. The guys talked about the National Championship Game between Clemson and LSU and also hit on all four games for the Divisional Round Weekend in the NFL playoffs.
Adam and Brent discussed what we’ve seen so far for Clemson vs. LSU and what any additional line moves are likely to mean in the market. They also hit all four Divisional Round games – Vikings vs. 49ers, Titans vs. Ravens, Texans vs. Chiefs, and Seahawks vs. Packers – and isolated the two that have sharp action driving the markets thus far.

National Championship Clemson vs. LSU Betting Preview & Picks with Thor Nystrom January 10, 2020 Jan 10, 2020

On the Friday January 10 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Thor Nystrom of Rotoworld to talk all things National Championship Game between Clemson and LSU. The guys discussed the spread and the total and the matchups that will decide the game. They also talked about the game in the context of prop bets.
You’ll hear some really strong opinions from both Thor and Adam on this segment regarding the side and total and also about how they will look to attack the game from a prop betting standpoint as some of those lines start to get released.

Powers Picks – Clemson vs. LSU & NFL Divisional Round Weekend Picks January 9, 2020 Jan 09, 2020

On the Thursday January 9 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. Adam and Brad discussed all things National Championship Game, including the side, total, the line movement we’ve seen so far, and their thoughts on how the game could play out and the prop bets that they are looking to play once lines get posted.
The guys also hit all four NFL Divisional Round games with thoughts on Vikings vs. 49ers, Titans vs. Ravens, Texans vs. Chiefs, and Seahawks vs. Packers on side, total, and the key matchups that will decide those games.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – NFL Playoffs Divisional Round January 8, 2020 Jan 08, 2020

On the Wednesday January 8 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds, a regular contributor to VSIN and @WesReynolds1 on Twitter, for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. The guys talked all about the NFL Playoffs for this weekend’s divisional round and also worked in a little Sony Open in Hawaii chatter at the end.
The games this weekend have plenty of interesting angles and Adam and Wes tackled as many as they could by chatting about Vikings vs. 49ers, Titans vs. Ravens, Texans vs. Chiefs, and Seahawks vs. Packers. With the remaining time in the segment, Wes gave a few thoughts on the Sony Open and some guys on his radar.

College Basketball Betting Tips & NFL Playoff Picks with Greg Peterson January 8, 2020 Jan 08, 2020

On the Wednesday January 8 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Greg Peterson of the Hoopin’ With Hoops Podcast and also VSIN for some college basketball and NFL betting picks, tips, and predictions. Adam and Greg talked about home court advantage in college basketball, the full-on transition to conference play, and also three games for tonight’s action, including Arkansas vs. LSU and Kansas vs. Iowa State.
On the NFL playoffs side of the spectrum, the guys talked about what Greg has already played and what he is looking to play in the Divisional Round weekend with Vikings vs. 49ers, Titans vs. Ravens, Texans vs. Chiefs, and Seahawks vs. Packers.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – NFL Playoffs Divisional Round, NHL & Sony Open January 7, 2020 Jan 07, 2020

On the Tuesday January 7 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for this week’s Betting the Board segment. Adam and Brian talked NFL playoffs Divisional Round, College Football Playoff National Championship Game, NHL, and golf.
On the NFL side, the guys looked at Vikings vs. 49ers, Titans vs. Ravens, Texans vs. Chiefs, and Seahawks vs. Packers after a recap of what we saw in the Wild Card Weekend. The guys also looked at Clemson vs. LSU to get some game thoughts from Brian on the Natty. Finally, they looked at Tuesday’s NHL card, some league-wide news and notes, and finished up the show with the Sony Open in Hawaii.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Betting Podcast January 6, 2020 Jan 06, 2020

On the Monday January 6 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter from HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s Handicapping the Hardwood segment. Adam and Kyle talked a lot about conference play, about fade and follow teams, injury notes, and then previewed some games coming up for this week.
Fade and follow teams come in all shapes and sizes at this time of the year and there are always reasons for and against. Some of them are short-term and some are long-term, so you’ll have to listen each week to hear them. The guys talked about Florida vs. South Carolina, East Tennessee State vs. UNC Greensboro, and Memphis vs. Wichita State in their game breakdowns.

College Football First Look CFP National Championship Game January 6, 2020 Jan 06, 2020

On the Monday January 6 edition of BangTheBook Radio, professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com joined host Adam Burke for this week’s College Football First Look segment. The guys talked about the Lendingtree Bowl, focused on the CFP National Championship, and reviewed and recapped their 2019 college football seasons.
Miami of Ohio vs. Louisiana and Clemson vs. LSU are all that we have left from an FBS standpoint for the 2019 season, so the guys discussed those games. They also looked back at the college football season to see what they did well, what they did poorly, and what they’ll look to do going into next season, especially with win totals and Games of the Year coming out in just a few months.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook NFL Playoffs Wild Card Weekend January 3, 2020 Jan 03, 2020

On the Friday January 3 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook, for this week’s version of The Odds Report. Sharp money is out there in both the college football and NFL betting markets as the guys hit on the National Championship Game between Clemson and LSU and also surveyed the betting action for Wild Card Weekend.
After looking at the Natty, including the catalog of prop bets that will be available, the guys looked hard at all four Wild Card Weekend games to discuss sharp bets and forecast the lines for Bills vs. Texans, Titans vs. Patriots, Vikings vs. Saints, and Seahawks vs. Eagles.

SuperContest Recap & College Basketball Betting Tips with Host Adam Burke January 3, 2020 Jan 03, 2020

On the Friday January 3 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke flew solo to talk about his NFL season during the Westgate SuperContest and some rule changes and prize changes coming to next year’s contest. He also shared some college basketball betting tips going into a busy weekend on the hardwood.
Adam got on a roll and went for a little longer than he expected discussing the importance of confidence as a handicapper and how that hurt him in the NFL. He talked about the adjustments that he will look to make next season and also about the adjustments that the SuperContest officials are making to the prize pool and the rules. Finally, Adam shared some college basketball shortcuts that he is looking to take advantage of early in conference play.

Powers Picks – Bowls, National Championship Game, & NFL Playoffs Wild Card Weekend January 2, 2020 Jan 02, 2020

On the Thursday January 2 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. Adam and Brad went over the remaining college football bowl games and also took a look at the Wild Card Weekend for the NFL playoffs.
The guys gave their handicapping thoughts on the Birmingham Bowl, Gator Bowl, Potato Bowl, Armed Forces Bowl, Lendingtree Bowl, and the National Championship Game between Clemson and LSU. Then they looked at the NFL playoffs and Wild Card Weekend with Bills vs. Texans, Titans vs. Patriots, Vikings vs. Saints, and Eagles vs. Seahawks.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – NFL Playoffs, NHL, & Bowl Games December 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2019

On the Tuesday December 31 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, to chat NFL playoffs, the NHL, the Sentry Tournament of Champions, and college football bowl games. The guys covered a lot of ground and hit a lot of different sports betting markets on the show.
The Wild Card Weekend features Bills vs. Texans, Titans vs. Patriots, Vikings vs. Saints, and Seahawks vs. Eagles and the guys had picks and predictions on all of those games. They also talked about the current state of the NHL and went to Hawaii for this week’s Sentry Tournament of Champions on the PGA Tour. Finally, with a little extra time left, Brian shared his thoughts on some January 1 bowl games.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Betting Podcast December 30, 2019 Dec 30, 2019

On the Monday December 30 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s Handicapping the Hardwood segment. Adam and Kyle talked about how to handicap conference play differently from the non-conference portion of the season since that will be the plan for the next few months prior to the NCAA Tournament.
They also looked at a key injury in the Missouri Valley Conference and checked in on some fade and follow teams as conference action begins for most and continues for others.

College Football First Look Bowl Season Part 3 December 30, 2019 Dec 30, 2019

On the Monday December 30 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s College Football First Look. The guys hit as many bowl games as they could in more of a rapid fire fashion during the first segment on their full hour together.
The guys hit the Orange Bowl, Sun Bowl, Liberty Bowl, Alamo Bowl, Belk Bowl, Citrus Bowl, Outback Bowl, Rose Bowl, and Sugar Bowl during their discussions on this segment with some picks and analysis.

The Odds Report CFB Bowl Season & NFL Week 17 December 27, 2019 Dec 27, 2019

On the Friday December 27 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook, for this week’s version of The Odds Report. Sharp money is out there in the college football and NFL betting markets and the guys talked about where it is and where those lines are likely to go as kickoff approaches.
A new round of bowl sharp action got added to the games previously discussed on the segments and the guys also took a look at a very popular totals betting trend in the NFL for Week 17 and a couple of sharp sides that have drawn interest as the regular season comes to a close.

Week 17 NFL SuperContest Picks December 27, 2019 Dec 27, 2019

On the Friday December 27 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke shared his Week 17 picks and predictions for the final week of the Westgate SuperContest and the Circa Sports Million. Adam discussed four very likely picks and a couple of leans that will make up his final five picks in those two contests.
Adam supported his thoughts with some stats, betting tips, and some assessments of what is at stake for these teams in the final week of the season and also talked about what is at stake for those near the top of the board in both contests.

Powers Picks – Bowl Season & NFL Week 17 December 26, 2019 Dec 26, 2019

On the Thursday December 26 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. Adam and Brad ran through as many bowl games as they could during this week’s segment and then gave some betting strategies and tips for Week 17 in the NFL.
Among the bowl games discussed were the Military Bowl, Pinstripe Bowl, Texas Bowl, Holiday Bowl, Cheez-It Bowl, Camping World Bowl, Cotton Bowl, Peach Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Orange Bowl, Sun Bowl, Alamo Bowl, Belk Bowl, Citrus Bowl, Outback Bowl, Rose Bowl, and Sugar Bowl.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Betting Podcast December 23, 2019 Dec 23, 2019

On the Monday December 23 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com and BetterSportsPicks.com for this week’s Handicapping the Hardwood segment. With a light week in terms of games, the guys focused on some positive and negative regression candidates and some teams to watch as conference play begins after the New Year.
Adam and Kyle isolated positive and negative regression candidates based on performance, strength of schedule, and also looked at some follow and fade teams that are worth keeping an eye on as the conference portion of the season really gets going.

College Football First Look Bowl Season Part 2 December 23, 2019 Dec 23, 2019

On the Monday December 23 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com and also now BetterSportsPicks.com for this week’s College Football First Look. The guys ran through the weekday bowl games for this week and had a lot of ground to cover with no shows on Tuesday and Wednesday for the holidays.
Adam and Kyle discussed the Hawaii Bowl, Independence Bowl, Quick Lane Bowl, Military Bowl, Pinstripe Bowl, Texas Bowl, Holiday Bowl, and Cheez-It Bowl with their picks, predictions, and analysis of the betting odds movement.

The Odds Report CFB Bowl Season & NFL Week 16 December 20, 2019 Dec 20, 2019

On the Friday December 20 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook for this week’s version of The Odds Report. Adam and Brent discussed for new college football bowl games with sharp action and four NFL games with some sharp involvement for Week 16.
After a refresher on the bowl games that were covered last week, Adam and Brent hit the Cure Bowl, Boca Raton Bowl, Redbox Bowl, and Belk Bowl to address some sharp money that has moved the lines. They also looked at two sides and two totals for Week 16 in the NFL that have been hit by respected money and forecasted where those lines will go as kickoff approaches.

Week 16 NFL SuperContest Picks December 20, 2019 Dec 20, 2019

On the Friday December 20 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke shared his Week 16 NFL betting picks and predictions for the Westgate SuperContest and the Circa Sports Million. Adam had three very likely picks and three leans to discuss on the show and he supported those thoughts with stats, matchup angles, and his opinions on how Week 16 could play out based on the situations for the teams.
As always, Adam updated the contest as a whole, discussed line differences between the two contests, and also shared some advice for those that are in SuperContest pools based on the spreads that we are seeing this week.

Powers Picks – Bowl Games & NFL Week 16 December 19, 2019 Dec 19, 2019

On the Thursday December 19 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. Adam and Brad ran through several bowl games in depth and also talked about the bowl picture as a whole before finishing up in the NFL.
The guys discussed the Bahamas Bowl, Frisco Bowl, New Mexico Bowl, Cure Bowl, Camellia Bowl, New Orleans Bowl, Gasparilla Bowl, and Hawaii Bowl, along with other bowl games with some line moves and other bits of news. On the NFL side for Week 16, the guys talked about Bills vs. Patriots, Cowboys vs. Eagles, and Chiefs vs. Bears.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – Cure Bowl, Boca Raton Bowl, & NFL Week 16 December 18, 2019 Dec 18, 2019

On the Wednesday December 18 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds of VSIN for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. Adam and Wes dug into four games for this weekend on the gridiron, with thoughts on two bowl games and two NFL games.
The guys hit the Cure Bowl between Liberty and Georgia Southern and also the Boca Raton Bowl between SMU and FAU. On the NFL side, they discussed Saints vs. Titans and also Giants vs. Redskins as two games with great betting opportunities on Sunday.

Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard – Bowl Games & NFL Week 16 December 18, 2019 Dec 18, 2019

On the Wednesday December 18 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Sports Wagering Talk segment. Adam and Bryan took a look at four bowl games and two NFL games for this weekend’s action.
After a quick overview of bowl season and Bryan’s approach, the guys took a look at the Bahamas Bowl with Buffalo vs. Charlotte, Frisco Bowl with Kent State vs. Utah State, New Mexico Bowl with Central Michigan vs. San Diego State, and Las Vegas Bowl with Washington vs. Boise State. They also talked Ravens vs. Browns and Packers vs. Vikings in the NFL.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – NFL Week 16 & NHL December 17, 2019 Dec 17, 2019

On the Tuesday December 17 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of his own shows Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, to chat Week 16 in the NFL and also take a look around the NHL. Adam and Brian opened by looking back at the Presidents Cup and last weekend in the NFL for some future betting advice and then went into some Week 16 discussion.
The guys looked at five Week 16 NFL games, with thoughts on Saturday’s Rams vs. 49ers, Bills vs. Patriots, and Texans vs. Buccaneers and then looked ahead to Sunday with breakdowns of Saints vs. Titans and Cowboys vs. Eagles. To wrap up the segment, they talked some hockey about some good betting spots tonight, what to watch for in terms of the holiday break, and the never-ending search for dads trips.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Betting Podcast December 16, 2019 Dec 16, 2019

On the Monday December 16 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com and BetterSportsPicks.com for this week’s Handicapping the Hardwood segment. The guys talked about the overall landscape of college basketball at this point in the season with the holidays approaching and then focused on this week’s top games.
The guys hit midweek on-campus games between Tennessee and Cincinnati and also North Carolina and Gonzaga. They also looked ahead to the weekend for two huge games in Indianapolis with Purdue vs. Butler and Indiana vs. Notre Dame and then looked at Ohio State vs. Kentucky in Las Vegas.

College Football First Look Bowl Season Part 1 December 16, 2019 Dec 16, 2019

On the Monday December 16 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com and also BetterSportsPicks.com to take a look at the first round of bowl games. The guys discussed their process and all of the angles and factors that they are considering with the first set of games.
They talked about December 20 and December 21 bowl games with picks and predictions on the Bahamas Bowl, Frisco Bowl, New Mexico Bowl, Cure Bowl, Boca Raton Bowl, Camellia Bowl, Las Vegas Bowl, and New Orleans Bowl.

The Odds Report CFB Bowl Season & NFL Week 15 December 13, 2019 Dec 13, 2019

On the Friday December 13 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager down at DSI Sportsbook, for this week’s version of The Odds Report. The guys had a lot to talk about today, as they hit on early sharp action in the bowl season and the sharp positions that stand out for Week 15 in the NFL.
After a quick look at Army/Navy and a discussion of managing risk for bowls, the guys touched on four early sharp positions for the bowl games and then talked about what has happened so far with the semifinals between Oklahoma vs. LSU and Clemson vs. Ohio State. Then they switched gears to the NFL to discuss four sharp positions that stand out this week, including Texans vs. Titans and Falcons vs. 49ers.

Week 15 NFL SuperContest Picks December 13, 2019 Dec 13, 2019

On the Friday December 13 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke flew solo to open the show with his weekly Westgate SuperContest Selections segment for Week 15. Adam had a list of very likely picks and a set of leans, as he touched on seven of the remaining games for the Week 15 card.
Along with his thoughts on those seven games, Adam updated the leaders in the SuperContest, looked at line differences between it and the Circa Million, and shared a lot of different stats and situational spots for listeners to consider for their own Week 15 picks.

Powers Picks – Army/Navy, Bowl Season Overview, & NFL Week 15 December 12, 2019 Dec 12, 2019

On the Thursday December 12 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. Adam and Brad talked about Army/Navy, gave some early thoughts on the bowl season, and then looked at a handful of Week 15 games in the NFL.
After a look at this week’s Army/Navy game and a look back at how the regular season went for Brad, the guys dug into the bowl season and talked about some early positions that they’ve taken and some games of interest for a variety of different reasons. To finish up the segment, they talked NFL with thoughts on Texans vs. Titans, Seahawks vs. Panthers, Bills vs. Steelers, Browns vs. Cardinals, Falcons vs. 49ers, and Rams vs. Cowboys.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – NFL Week 15 & College Basketball December 11, 2019 Dec 11, 2019

On the Wednesday December 11 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds of VSIN for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. Adam and Wes talked about some early bowl season thoughts, including some of the more intriguing matchups, Week 15 in the NFL, and some college basketball observations from the Big Ten.
On the college side, Wes highlighted his thoughts on some bowl games, including motivation, coaching and coordinator changes, market entry, and how to read into the market manipulation. With Week 15 in the NFL, the guys discussed Jets vs. Ravens, Texans vs. Titans, and Falcons vs. 49ers. Then they finished up the segment chatting about the Big Ten in college basketball and what we’ve seen so far.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – Bowl Season, NFL Week 15, & NHL December 11, 2019 Dec 11, 2019

On the Wednesday December 11 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined once again by Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline. It was so nice that we’ll do it twice after a strong Tuesday segment. Actually, Adam forgot that Bryan Leonard had a previous engagement, but Blessing was happy to step in at a moment’s notice.
The guys talked about some early college football bowl season thoughts, three more Week 15 NFL games with Eagles vs. Redskins, Bears vs. Packers, and Rams vs. Cowboys, and then finished up with some NHL thoughts with a small slate, but some observations from last night’s games.

College Basketball Betting Tips with Greg Peterson December 10, 2019 Dec 10, 2019

On the Tuesday December 10 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Greg Peterson of VSIN and the Hoopin’ With Hoops college basketball podcast to talk some college hoops about his style and a couple Tuesday night matchups. The guys discussed Greg’s high-volume style, bankroll management, and market entry to see how he maximizes his edges by playing every game on the card.
They also focused in on Louisville vs. Texas Tech and UConn vs. Indiana in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden to get an idea of how Greg handicaps the games.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – NFL Week 15, NHL, & Presidents Cup December 10, 2019 Dec 10, 2019

On the Tuesday December 10 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for this week’s Betting the Board segment. The guys talked at length about Week 15 in the NFL and worked in the NHL and the Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne during their discussion.
On the NFL side, the guys discussed Week 14 to look back at what we saw and look ahead to how it could impact this week and beyond. They also looked at Jets vs. Ravens, Bills vs. Steelers, Titans vs. Texans, and also worked in some thoughts on the Patriots. On the NHL side, they talked about the rash of coach firings and investigations and looked at a profitable NHL system. Finally, the guys hit the Presidents Cup with some good situational betting tips from Brian on the first round.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Betting Podcast December 9, 2019 Dec 09, 2019

On the Monday December 9 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s Handicapping the Hardwood segment. The guys discussed several interesting handicaps for this week’s games and also talked about some adjustments that need to be made at this time of year.
The guys looked at situational spots surrounding exam weeks and some of the other opportunities that present themselves at this time of the year. They also looked at a couple of key injuries and then a handful of games with Butler vs. Baylor, Maryland vs. Penn State, and Northern Colorado vs. Wyoming.

College Football First Look – Army/Navy & Bowl Games Overview December 9, 2019 Dec 09, 2019

On the Monday December 9 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter from HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s College Football First Look. The guys took a look at Army/Navy in Week 16 and then discussed the early college football bowl game lines and isolated some of the most interesting.
They talked about how to handicap the bowl season and what some of the different factors are that come into play. They talked about coaches that have really struggled in bowl games and about Washington vs. Boise State, Texas vs. Utah, and Michigan vs. Alabama, among other games.

The Odds Report CFB Week 15 & NFL Week 14 December 6, 2019 Dec 06, 2019

On the Friday December 6 edition of BangTheBook Radio, Brent from DSI Sportsbook rejoined the program and host Adam Burke for this week’s version of The Odds Report. As the head risk manager, Brent is always looking out for sharp action that moves the lines and he talked about those moves and discussed where those lines are now and where they could go in college football and the NFL.
Adam and Brent discussed championship games in the MAC, Sun Belt, Big 12, SEC, and Big Ten before taking a look at Ravens/Bills, 49ers/Saints, Chiefs/Patriots, and Seahawks/Rams for Week 14 in the NFL.

Week 14 NFL SuperContest Picks December 6, 2019 Dec 06, 2019

On the Friday December 6 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke shared his NFL betting picks for Week 14 in the Westgate SuperContest and the Circa Sports Million. Coming off of a good week in both contests, Adam discussed four very likely picks and a couple of leans that are on his radar for Sunday in the NFL.
With statistical support, spot analysis, and a whole bunch of food for thought, Adam ran through the picks and highlighted his strongest opinions of the bunch on the first segment of the Friday show.

Powers Picks – CFB Week 15 Championship Games & NFL Week 14 December 5, 2019 Dec 05, 2019

On the Thursday December 5 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. The guys spent the whole show together, as they discussed all 10 conference championship games plus a handful of NFL action for Week 14.
We got some more thoughts on all of the games, including Oregon vs. Utah, Baylor vs. Oklahoma, Cincinnati vs. Memphis, Georgia vs. LSU, and Wisconsin vs. Ohio State. On the NFL side, Adam and Brad hit on Broncos vs. Texans, 49ers vs. Saints, Colts vs. Buccaneers, Chiefs vs. Patriots, and Seahawks vs. Rams.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Podcast December 4, 2019 Dec 04, 2019

On the Wednesday December 4 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter from HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s Handicapping the Hardwood segment. Adam and Kyle took deep dives into four of this week’s college basketball games and also talked about some corrections in the betting market.
After discussing situational spots and the importance of those at this time of the year, Adam and Kyle surveyed four games for this week, including Cal vs. San Francisco tonight, Providence vs. Rhode Island on Friday, Cincinnati vs. Xavier on Saturday, and Gonzaga at Washington on Sunday.

College Football First Look Week 15 December 4, 2019 Dec 04, 2019

On the Wednesday December 4 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s College Football First Look. It was more like a Third Look this week with two CFB segments prior to Kyle’s, but the guys had a lot of excellent analysis on four of this week’s conference championship games.
Adam and Kyle broke down Baylor vs. Oklahoma, Cincinnati vs. Memphis, Hawaii vs. Boise State, and also Georgia vs. LSU with their opinions on what to bet, how to bet, and some good stats and trends regarding these eight teams.

Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard – NBA, CFB Week 15, & NFL Week 14 December 4, 2019 Dec 04, 2019

On the Wednesday December 4 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Sports Wagering Talk segment. Adam and Bryan talked NBA, college football, and the NFL with picks, betting tips, and a whole lot of sharp analysis across those three markets.
The guys looked at tonight’s NBA card and the league in general with some betting tips on key numbers and market entry. On the CFB side, they talked Miami Ohio vs. Central Michigan, Georgia vs. LSU, and Wisconsin vs. Ohio State and then on the NFL side talked Panthers vs. Falcons and Steelers vs. Cardinals.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – CFB Week 15 & College Basketball December 3, 2019 Dec 03, 2019

On the Tuesday December 3 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels from WagerTalk.com for this week’s Capping the Card segment. Adam and Ralph talked about college football first and college basketball second to share a bunch of picks, predictions, and analysis.
On the CFB side, the guys talked about conference championship handicaps, including Oregon vs. Utah, and then Louisiana vs. App State and Baylor vs. Oklahoma in regular season rematches. On the CBB side, the guys took a look around the country for some news, notes, and interesting developments. Then they looked at Michigan vs. Louisville and Duke vs. Michigan State tonight before focusing on Penn vs. Villanova and Virginia vs. Purdue tomorrow.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – NFL Week 14 & NHL December 3, 2019 Dec 03, 2019

On the Tuesday December 3 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for this week’s Betting the Board segment. Adam and Brian looked back at Week 13, looked ahead to Week 14, and discussed three NFL games before taking a look around the NHL.
After a recap of Week 13, the guys talked about Week 14 with thoughts on Cowboys vs. Bears, Ravens vs. Bills, and also 49ers vs. Saints as three games with a lot of importance on this week’s NFL card. After that, the guys took a look around the NHL, including the Tuesday night card and a mom’s trip this week for a Western Conference team.

The Odds Report CFB Week 14 & NFL Week 13 November 29, 2019 Nov 29, 2019

With Brent unable to join us because of the holiday schedule, host Adam Burke passed along sharp money info straight from Brent for Week 14 in college football and Week 13 in the NFL, including Arizona vs. Arizona State, Wisconsin vs. Minnesota, Oregon State vs. Oregon, Browns vs. Steelers, and Vikings vs. Seahawks.
Brent added some analysis and some line forecasts in the email that he sent over to Adam and your favorite host relayed that information to help you evaluate the sharp money in the marketplace and also the sharp vs. public splits that are present for this week.

Week 13 NFL SuperContest Picks November 29, 2019 Nov 29, 2019

On the Friday November 29 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke shared his Week 13 Westgate SuperContest and Circa Million picks with supporting evidence, stats, trends, and other betting angles that have helped shape the five plays that are likely to make his contest cards.
Missing out on two Thursday winners has put an even darker cloud over this week following the results from last weekend’s action, but Adam had three picks and two leans that look like the strongest of the plays for this weekend in his mind as he looks to get back on track with the BangTheBook Podcast entry.

Week 14 College Football Betting Tips & Picks with Host Adam Burke November 28, 2019 Nov 28, 2019

On the Thursday November 28 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke filled in the gaps on the college football side by tackling some of the games that we didn’t get to this week on the show with our other guests to share his picks and power ratings on the Week 14 action.
Kent State vs. Eastern Michigan, Missouri vs. Arkansas, West Virginia vs. TCU, Georgia vs. Georgia Tech, FIU vs. Marshall, New Mexico State vs. Liberty, Texas A&M vs. LSU, and Miami vs. Duke were some of the games that Adam addressed during his segment.

Powers Picks – College Football Week 14 & NFL Week 13 November 28, 2019 Nov 28, 2019

On the Thursday November 28 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers of BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. Adam and Brad used the Thanksgiving holiday to share a giant spread of college football and NFL betting information.
Game breakdowns included Virginia Tech vs. Virginia, Iowa vs. Nebraska, Iowa State vs. Kansas State, Ohio State vs. Michigan, Wisconsin vs. Minnesota, Alabama vs. Auburn, Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State, Notre Dame vs. Stanford, BYU vs. San Diego State, and Army vs. Hawaii. For a little extra NFL flare, the guys discussed 49ers vs. Ravens, Titans vs. Colts, Raiders vs. Chiefs, and finished out the show with Browns vs. Steelers.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – CFB Week 14 & NFL Week 13 November 27, 2019 Nov 27, 2019

On the Wednesday November 27 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds of VSIN for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. The guys took a look at the Week 14 college football card and the Week 13 NFL card to find sides and totals that make sense in those two betting markets.
Among the games discussed on today’s segment were Ohio State vs. Michigan and Alabama vs. Auburn on the college football side in two huge rivalry games and then Patriots vs. Texans and Vikings vs. Seahawks on the NFL side in primetime action.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – CFB Week 14 & College Basketball November 27, 2019 Nov 27, 2019

On the Wednesday November 27 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels from WagerTalk.com for this week’s Capping the Card segment. Adam and Ralph took a look at rivalry games and early-season tournaments as part of a general discussion before tackling three games in each sport.
Louisville vs. Kentucky, Wisconsin vs. Minnesota, and Oregon State vs. Oregon were the college football games that were analyzed in-depth and then Oregon vs. Seton Hall, Iowa vs. Texas Tech, and Florida State vs. Tennessee were the games covered on the college basketball side.

Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard – NBA, CFB Week 14, & NFL Week 13 November 26, 2019 Nov 26, 2019

On the Tuesday November 26 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Sports Wagering Talk segment. Adam and Bryan shared their thoughts on handicapping around holidays, some Week 14 college football games, and a couple of Week 13 NFL games.
The guys focused specifically on the NBA around the holidays, including tonight’s two games and tomorrow’s 14-game card. Then they moved to college football to talk Texas Tech vs. Texas, Boise State vs. Colorado State, and UNLV vs. Nevada. Finally, in the NFL, the guys hit on 49ers vs. Ravens and Browns vs. Steelers Part Deux.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – NFL Week 13 & NHL November 26, 2019 Nov 26, 2019

On the Tuesday November 26 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline for this week’s Betting the Board segment. Adam and Brian hit on all three Thanksgiving Day NFL games and this week’s compacted NHL schedule.
Bears vs. Lions, Bills vs. Cowboys, and Saints vs. Falcons are the orders of the day on November 28 and Adam and Brian broke down all three games for you with analysis, picks, and predictions. On the NHL side, 17 teams play three games in four days from Wednesday to Saturday and 11 of them started a run of 4-in-6 last night. Adam and Brian talked about what that means and how to handicap it.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Betting Podcast November 25, 2019 Nov 25, 2019

On the Monday November 25 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s Handicapping the Hardwood segment. Adam and Kyle looked at early-season college basketball tournaments to talk about neutral sites and motivation angles, as well as home court advantage in on-campus games around the holidays.
There was a lot of information in a fairly short amount of time because the college football part of the show ran over, but the guys covered a lot of bases, including Michigan vs. Iowa State, Oregon vs. Seton Hall, and Utah State vs. Saint Mary’s.

College Football First Look Week 14 November 25, 2019 Nov 25, 2019

On the Monday November 25 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s College Football First Look. The guys talked about rivalry week, coaches that do well at the end of the season, and about how to handicap all the extra factors like bowl eligibility and conference implications.
Game breakdowns included Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois, Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State, Virginia Tech vs. Virginia, Cincinnati vs. Memphis, and an impassioned discussion on Ohio State vs. Michigan.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook – CFB Week 13 & NFL Week 12 November 22, 2019 Nov 22, 2019

On the Friday November 22 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook, for this week’s version of The Odds Report. Sharp money is omnipresent in the college football and NFL betting markets and Brent joined the show to tell us where it is, what it means, how he reacted to it, and where those lines are likely to go.
It was a loaded segment this week, with five college football games, including Texas A&M vs. Georgia and Penn State vs. Ohio State, and five more games in the NFL, including the marquee matchups of Cowboys vs. Patriots, Packers vs. 49ers, and Ravens vs. Rams.

Westgate SuperContest NFL Picks Week 12 November 22, 2019 Nov 22, 2019

On the Friday November 22 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke shared his NFL betting picks and predictions for Week 12 in the Westgate SuperContest and also the Circa Sports Million. Adam had a set of four very likely picks and three leans that will compile his five-play card in both contests and expressed the reasons why on this segment.
After an update on our entries and how the field is doing in both contests, Adam launched into his short list of picks for this week, as he had most of his card ready to go well before the deadline in Week 12. In all, seven games were discussed with stats, trends, and supporting evidence on what will hopefully be a winning set of NFL picks.

Week 13 College Football Betting Tips & Picks with Host Adam Burke November 21, 2019 Nov 21, 2019

On the Thursday November 21 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke finished up the show with a solo segment to hit the college football games that we didn’t get to on previous segments this week. Adam shared his power ratings lines, picks, betting angles, and a whole lot more to help you organize your thoughts on the Week 13 CFB card.
Among the games discussed were Memphis vs. USF, BYU vs. UMass, Troy vs. Louisiana, Liberty vs. Virginia, Minnesota vs. Northwestern, South Alabama vs. Georgia State, Cal vs. Stanford, Oregon State vs. Washington State, San Jose State vs. UNLV, and Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana-Monroe.

Powers Picks – CFB Week 13 & NFL Week 12 November 21, 2019 Nov 21, 2019

On the Thursday November 21 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. The guys went over more than 15 college football games and two primetime NFL matchups during their time together on the podcast.
Among the college football games discussed were tonight’s NC State vs. Georgia Tech and tomorrow’s Colorado State vs. Wyoming. Saturday games included Temple vs. Cincinnati, Oregon vs. Arizona State, UCLA vs. USC, Texas vs. Baylor, UCF vs. Tulane, SMU vs. Navy, and Boise State vs. Utah State. Packers vs. 49ers and Ravens vs. Rams were the NFL games that caught some airtime.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – CFB Week 13, NFL Week 12, & RSM Classic November 20, 2019 Nov 20, 2019

On the Wednesday November 20 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by VSIN host Wes Reynolds for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. Adam and Wes went over some of his favorite sides on the gridiron this weekend and also the RSM Classic and DP World Championship on the golf side.
Adam and Wes hit on Oklahoma State vs. West Virginia, TCU vs. Oklahoma, and Illinois vs. Iowa on the college football side and then dug into Broncos vs. Bills and Cowboys vs. Patriots on the NFL side before getting a trio of picks for each of the golf events this week.

Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard – NBA, CFB Week 13, & NFL Week 12 November 20, 2019 Nov 20, 2019

On the Wednesday November 20 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Sports Wagering Talk segment. Adam and Bryan started in the NBA and then moved over to the gridiron to share a lot of thoughts, picks, and breakdowns of this week’s action.
After looking at some NBA betting angles and considerations, the guys shifted gears to Week 13 in college football with analysis of Ball State vs. Kent State, Texas A&M vs. Georgia, and Pitt vs. Virginia Tech. On the NFL side, they hit Raiders vs. Jets and also Seahawks vs. Eagles as key matchups in Week 12.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – CFB Week 13 & College Basketball November 19, 2019 Nov 19, 2019

On the Tuesday November 19 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels from WagerTalk.com for this week’s Capping the Card segment. Adam and Ralph hit on key talking points and some free picks in college football and college basketball.
On the CFB side, they talked about bowl eligibility, look-ahead spots, and the like for Week 13. They also talked UCF vs. Tulane and TCU vs. Oklahoma. On the CBB side, the guys talked about what we’ve seen so far this season, Ralph’s thoughts on the start to the year, and then Furman vs. Alabama, Georgia Tech vs. Georgia, and Texas vs. Georgetown.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – NFL Week 12, NHL, & Golf November 19, 2019 Nov 19, 2019

On the Tuesday November 19 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline for this week’s Betting the Board segment. Adam and Brian recapped Week 11 in the NFL, looked ahead to Week 12, and also talked hockey and golf on today’s segment.
On the NFL side, the guys talked Colts vs. Texans, Buccaneers vs. Falcons, and Giants vs. Bears. On the NHL side, they looked at Tuesday’s big card and the alternating schedule. On the golf side, they talked PGA Tour for the RSM Classic and European Tour for the DP World Championship with outright picks and predictions.

Week 13 College Football First Look November 18, 2019 Nov 18, 2019

On the Monday November 18 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s College Football First Look segment. It is Week 13 and the guys had a lot to discuss, including a look at the weeknight action and a whole lot of stats, trends, and analysis.
Misleading box scores, stats, a recap of last weekend, and some spots to consider for this week and future weeks were all topics of discussion. Then the guys looked at games for this week like Texas vs. Baylor, Penn State vs. Ohio State, and San Diego State vs. Hawaii.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Betting Podcast November 18, 2019 Nov 18, 2019

On the Monday November 18 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s Handicapping the Hardwood segment. The guys took a look at how totals continue to get bet down, teams with some noteworthy tempo changes, and some trends on how teams perform at this time of the year.
Get used to hearing about under-the-radar games on Handicapping the Hardwood because that is where the guys excel. On this week’s show, they talked about Montana State vs. Grand Canyon, Belmont vs. Lipscomb, and New Mexico vs. New Mexico State with breakdowns, picks, and leans.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook – CFB Week 12 & NFL Week 11 November 15, 2019 Nov 15, 2019

On the Friday November 15 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook, for this week’s version of The Odds Report. Sharp action in the college football and NFL betting markets is always worthy of a discussion and that’s exactly what these fine gentlemen did on today’s segment.
Adam and Brent looked over Week 12 in college football, including Indiana vs. Penn State and Oklahoma vs. Baylor, for sharp activity and did the same for Week 11 in the NFL, including the Patriots vs. Eagles game and some interesting sharp money on the Tampa Bay total and the Bengals/Raiders game.

Westgate SuperContest NFL Picks Week 11 November 15, 2019 Nov 15, 2019

On the Friday November 15 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke flew solo to share his NFL betting picks for Week 11 in the Westgate SuperContest and the Circa Sports Million. After taking a look at the progress of our two entries and the success rates of the field as a whole in recent weeks, Adam launched into some impassioned pleas about how favorite games.
Three very likely picks and a set of three leans were highlighted by Adam on the segment, but as things went along, he made it pretty clear that two of the three leans stood out and that you may have his full five-play card already. Adam shared stats, matchup analysis, and insights on the betting market in support of his NFL picks for Week 11.

Week 12 College Football Betting Tips & Picks with Host Adam Burke November 14, 2019 Nov 14, 2019

On the Thursday November 14 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke finished up the show flying solo to cover the college football games that we missed over the course of the week on our previous shows. It is a very busy college football weekend and the games that Adam covered included Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech, Tulane vs. Temple, UCLA vs. Utah, Appalachian State vs. Georgia State, USC vs. Cal, South Carolina vs. Texas A&M, Hawaii vs. UNLV, and Wisconsin vs. Nebraska.
In all, we hit over 25 college football games on this week’s version of BangTheBook Radio. You’re not going to find that on most other shows.

Powers Picks – College Football Week 12 & NFL Week 11 November 14, 2019 Nov 14, 2019

On the Thursday November 14 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. Adam and Brad ran through over 15 college football games for Week 12 with breakdowns, picks, predictions, stats, and trends and then did the same with three NFL Week 11 games.
The guys broke down a lot of games, including Minnesota vs. Iowa, Navy vs. Notre Dame, Texas vs. Iowa State, Oklahoma vs. Baylor, Memphis vs. Houston on Saturday. On the NFL side, they hit Patriots vs. Eagles, Bears vs. Rams, and Chiefs vs. Chargers in Mexico City.

Week 12 College Football First Look with Kyle Hunter November 13, 2019 Nov 13, 2019

Per listener request, host Adam Burke has edited the Kyle Hunter segment on BangTheBook Radio into separate college football and college basketball segments. On the College Football First Look on November 13, 2019, Adam and Kyle, a professional handicapper from HunterSportsPicks.com, discussed betting on CFB at this time of the season and also talked about two of this week’s most interesting handicaps.
The guys did a deep dive into Michigan State vs. Michigan and also took an extended look at Navy vs. Notre Dame with some analysis, betting angles, and predictions for these Week 12 matchups.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Betting Segment November 13, 2019 Nov 13, 2019

On the Wednesday November 13 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter from HunterSportsPicks.com for the Handicapping the Hardwood segment. Per listener request, the Handicapping the Hardwood and College Football First Look segments have been separated.
On the college basketball portion of the segment, Adam and Kyle discussed the early-season under trend in college hoops. They also talked about home court advantage and unique travel situations early in the season. Breakdowns of Purdue vs. Marquette for Wednesday night and Washington vs. Tennessee in Toronto on Saturday finished up the segment.

Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard – NBA, CFB Week 12, & NFL Week 11 November 13, 2019 Nov 13, 2019

On the Wednesday November 13 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard for this week’s Sports Wagering Talk segment. The guys took a look around the NBA before digging into the Week 12 college football card and the Week 11 NFL slate.
A general assessment of the NBA, including some betting tips and angles that Bryan has used this season, started off the segment. On the college football side, the guys talked about MAC matchups with Bowling Green vs. Miami of Ohio and Northern Illinois vs. Toledo. They also hit on Indiana vs. Penn State for Saturday. In the NFL, Broncos vs. Vikings and Cardinals vs. 49ers were the games in the spotlight.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – CFB Week 11 & College Basketball Tips November 12, 2019 Nov 12, 2019

On the Tuesday November 12 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels for this week’s Capping the Card segment to talk college football and college basketball. The guys started in college football, with general handicapping advice and tips for this time of year and also looked at some MACtion, North Carolina vs. Pitt, and Oklahoma vs. Baylor.
Plenty of college basketball insights followed, with some analysis of the early-season trend to the under and game breakdowns of Memphis vs. Oregon, LSU vs. VCU, and Villanova vs. Ohio State. Ralph also shared a couple of good systems for this week as well.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – NFL Week 11, NHL, & OHL Classic at Mayakoba November 12, 2019 Nov 12, 2019

On the Tuesday November 12 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for this week’s Betting the Board segment. Adam and Brian recapped Week 10 in the NFL, looked ahead to Week 11 and shared some picks, predictions, and tips for the NHL card and this week’s two golf events.
After recapping Week 10, the guys looked at Steelers vs. Browns, Bills vs. Dolphins, and Texans vs. Ravens in the NFL for Week 11. Then they talked about Tuesday’s hockey card and some excellent betting angles to watch for, including one in play tonight in San Jose. Finally, the OHL Classic at Mayakoba and the Nedbank Challenge are this week’s golf events and Brian had picks on both of them for us.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook – CFB Week 11 & NFL Week 10 November 8, 2019 Nov 08, 2019

On the Friday November 8 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook, for this week’s version of The Odds Report. Adam and Brent had a lot of games to talk about in both college football and the NFL with sharp action and even some of the marquee games made the list this week.
On the college side, games included Penn State vs. Minnesota, LSU vs. Alabama, and Iowa State vs. Oklahoma. Sharp action in the NFL has been coming in this week, including Giants vs. Jets and Rams vs. Steelers, plus the guys took a quick look at the two primetime marquee matchups for Week 10.

Westgate SuperContest NFL Picks Week 10 November 8, 2019 Nov 08, 2019

On the Friday November 8 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke spoke about the Week 10 NFL card with his picks for the Westgate SuperContest and the Circa Sports Million. Adam had one lock for his card to go along with two very likely picks and a set of three leans that will come together to make up this week’s five-play card.
Adam talked about his rationale and reasoning behind all six games that made the cut for the show today with stats, matchup analysis, and an analysis of the betting market based on everything surrounding the Week 10 games.

Week 11 College Football Betting Tips & Picks with Host Adam Burke November 7, 2019 Nov 07, 2019

On the Thursday November 7 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke filled in the gaps we missed on the college football side throughout the week. Adam took a look at several of the Week 11 college football sides and totals, including Texas Tech vs. West Virginia, Notre Dame vs. Duke, big favorite roles for Ohio State, Army, and Cincinnati, Illinois vs. Michigan State, Purdue vs. Northwestern, Stanford vs. Colorado, Liberty vs. BYU, UAB vs. Southern Miss, Kansas State vs. Texas, Georgia State vs. UL Monroe, Washington State vs. Cal, and San Jose State vs. Hawaii.
That’s a lot of games on our Thursday edition of the show, with more than 20 college football games and some NFL flare for good measure.

Powers Picks – College Football Week 11 & NFL Week 10 November 7, 2019 Nov 07, 2019

On the Thursday November 7 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. Adam and Brad ran through 15 college football games for this weekend, including Louisville vs. Miami, Penn State vs. Minnesota, USC vs. Arizona State, Baylor vs. TCU, LSU vs. Alabama, and Iowa State vs. Oklahoma.
On the NFL side for Week 10, the guys discussed Vikings vs. Cowboys on Sunday Night Football and Seahawks vs. 49ers on Monday Night Football as the two marquee games of the week.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – CFB Week 11 & NFL Week 10 November 6, 2019 Nov 06, 2019

On the Wednesday November 6 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by VSIN host Wes Reynolds for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. The guys took a look around the NBA and college basketball betting boards with a whole bunch of games on Wednesday night, but primarily focused on college football and the NFL.
Adam and Wes went over some sides that Wes has his eye on for Week 11 in CFB and Week 10 in the NFL based on the handicap and a survey of what the betting market has to offer in terms of line movement on those games.

NHL, NBA, and College Basketball Betting Tips with Host Adam Burke November 6, 2019 Nov 06, 2019

On the Wednesday November 6 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke encouraged listeners to take a deep breath and organize their thoughts on a solo segment that tackled the NHL, NBA, and college basketball. With Bryan Leonard unable to join the program, Adam took the reins and discussed situational betting spots, shortcuts, and the need to be organized with so much going on at this time of the year.
Adam talked about some of the things that work for him at this time of the year to handicap the daily winter sports. He used specific examples of things that have happened recently in the market and about what he prioritizes when looking for betting spots. He also talked about a low-risk, potentially high reward option for college basketball betting early in the season.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – CFB Week 11 & College Basketball Tips November 5, 2019 Nov 05, 2019

On the Tuesday November 5 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels from WagerTalk.com for this week’s Capping the Card segment. It is the start of the college basketball season, so the guys spent a lot of time on that and also worked in some college football discussion.
On the CFB side, they hit Washington vs. Oregon State, LSU vs. Alabama, and Iowa vs. Wisconsin. On the CBB side, they hit the ACC starting with conference play, Drexel vs. Temple in an example of Little Brother vs. Big Brother, Saint Mary’s vs. Wisconsin, Kansas vs. Duke, and Michigan State vs. Kentucky.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – NFL Week 10, NHL, & Turkish Airlines Open November 5, 2019 Nov 05, 2019

On the Tuesday November 5 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for this week’s Betting the Board segment. The guys took a look back to Week 9 and then a look ahead to Week 10 in the NFL, as they discussed Chargers vs. Raiders, Bills vs. Browns, and Falcons vs. Saints with free picks and prediction.
Brian shared his analysis and thoughts on this evening’s action in the NHL after surveying the card and the guys looked at the Sabres and Lightning playing over in Stockholm later in the week. Finally, a strong field is ready for this week’s European Tour event, the Turkish Airlines Open and Brian shared some of his picks.

Week 11 College Football First Look / Handicapping the Hardwood November 4, 2019 Nov 04, 2019

On the Monday November 4 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined for the full show by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for our first College Football First Look and Handicapping the Hardwood mash-up segment of the season.
After a few quick NFL thoughts, including Cowboys vs. Giants predictions, Adam and Kyle talked Week 11 college football with a focus on the return of MACtion, LSU vs. Alabama, and some stats and trends for the start of November. Then the guys moved into college basketball to talk about new head coaches, teams that could be most affected by the new rule changes, and some early-season betting tips.

Breeders Cup Classic Weekend Preview with Brian Blessing November 1, 2019 Nov 01, 2019

On a special November 1 edition of BangTheBook Radio, Brian Blessing joined host Adam Burke for the second time this week to talk about the weekend of horse racing coming up at Santa Anita. The guys touched on several races throughout the weekend, including the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, the Dirt Mile, the Turf, and, of course, the main event Breeders’ Cup Classic.
Adam and Brian shared some horse racing tips when looking at trainers and jockeys and talked about Brian’s two favorite picks in the Turf and the best bets and horses under consideration for the Classic.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook – CFB Week 10 & NFL Week 9 November 1, 2019 Nov 01, 2019

On the Friday November 1 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook. You know him as Brent and we know him as one of our favorite weekly guests on the show. The guys spent some time talking about the differences in balancing risk in college basketball and then looked at the sharp activity for this week in the football markets.
Adam and Brent hit on five games in college football and five games in the NFL, including some marquee games like Georgia vs. Florida and the Sunday Night Football game between the Ravens and the Patriots. It was another fascinating segment and a fun look at the other side of the counter.

Westgate SuperContest NFL Picks Week 9 November 1, 2019 Nov 01, 2019

On the Friday November 1 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke went through his process for Week 9 in the NFL with a focus on his five picks for the Westgate SuperContest and the Circa Sports Million. Adam talked about the hardships of this week based on last week’s results and also took a look at where we stand in both contests.
Three very likely picks and a set of leans, including a couple of stronger stances, were covered on the show with a lot of stats, angles, and other considerations that will help Adam put together his cards for both contests.

Week 10 College Football Betting Tips & Picks with Host Adam Burke October 31, 2019 Oct 31, 2019

On the Thursday October 31 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke flew solo to hit on a bunch of college football games that we didn’t get to or the ones that deserved a little more attention on this week’s shows. Adam hit Georgia Southern vs. App State and West Virginia vs. Baylor in terms of tonight’s action and then covered Navy vs. UConn, NC State vs. Wake Forest, Nebraska vs. Purdue, Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina, MTSU vs. Charlotte, Arkansas State vs. UL Monroe, and Fresno State vs. Hawaii.
There are a lot of games and we try to get to all of them in one way or another on the shows each week. Adam had a few of his favorite plays and some sage advice to share on today’s show.

Powers Picks – College Football Week 10 and NFL Week 9 October 31, 2019 Oct 31, 2019

On the Thursday October 31 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers of BradPowersSports.com. Adam and Brad started with some Halloween thoughts and an Ohio State discussion before really digging into the Week 10 games. The picks and breakdowns included Pitt vs. Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech vs. Notre Dame, Oregon vs. USC, Kansas State vs. Kansas, SMU vs. Memphis, Tulsa vs. Tulane, Utah vs. Washington, and Brad also shared a best bet top pick on Florida Atlantic vs. Western Kentucky.
A few minutes were also spent on the NFL, including a best bet from Brad on Titans vs. Panthers and some thoughts on Packers vs. Chargers and Patriots vs. Ravens.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – NBA, CBB, CFB Week 10 & NFL Week 9 October 30, 2019 Oct 30, 2019

On the Wednesday October 30 edition of BangTheBook.com, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds of VSIN for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. Adam and Wes started on hardwood with some early-season NBA and college basketball betting thoughts before turning their attentions to the gridiron to hit five of this weekend’s games.
After some betting tips in the NBA and college, the guys looked at Michigan vs. Maryland, Army vs. Air Force, and Georgia vs. Florida in college football before finishing out the show with some breakdowns of Texans vs. Jaguars and Patriots vs. Ravens.

Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard – WS Game 7, NBA, CFB Week 10 & NFL Week 9 October 30, 2019 Oct 30, 2019

As the title implies, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard from WagerTalk.com to discuss four different sports betting markets on the October 30 edition of BangTheBook Radio. The guys started with Game 7 of the World Series before taking a look at the NBA and some of Bryan’s early season observations.
On the college football side, the MAC was in focus with insight and analysis on Akron vs. Bowling Green and Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan. The Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions vs. Oakland Raiders were the NFL Week 9 games in the spotlight.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – CBB, CFB Week 10, & NFL Week 9 October 29, 2019 Oct 29, 2019

On the Tuesday October 29 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke talked with professional handicapper Ralph Michaels of WagerTalk.com about college basketball, college football, and the NFL. The guys talked about some things that Ralph has found in his prep work for the college hoops season that starts next week and some teams to watch. They also discussed this year’s rule changes.
On the football side, the guys looked at Week 10 in college football, including BYU vs. Utah State, Oregon vs. USC, Kansas State vs. Kansas, and SMU vs. Memphis. The guys also talked about a key bowl eligibility betting angle to follow the rest of the season.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – NFL Week 9, NHL, & WGC-HSBC Champions October 29, 2019 Oct 29, 2019

On the Tuesday October 29 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, to talk some NFL, NHL, and golf. The guys talked NFL Week 9, including 49ers vs. Cardinals and Texans and Jaguars across the pond in London.
They looked around the NHL to chat about what we’ve seen so far and also took a look at Tuesday night’s busy card, including some of the injuries that are having an impact on the lines. Finally, the WGC-HSBC Champions event brings a strong field to China in search of a big win and a big prize pool. Brian shared his picks and tips for all of these events.

Week 10 College Football First Look with Kyle Hunter October 28, 2019 Oct 28, 2019

On the Monday October 28 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined for the full show by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s segment of the College Football First Look, including thoughts on the NFL to open up the segment.
Primarily, the guys talked college football, after they took a look at Dolphins vs. Steelers and shared a few Week 8 NFL thoughts. On the college football side for Week 10, they discussed Georgia Southern vs. App State, West Virginia vs. Baylor, and Navy vs. UConn as weeknight games and also looked at Oregon vs. USC and Georgia vs. Florida.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook – CFB Week 9 & NFL Week 8 October 25, 2019 Oct 25, 2019

On the Friday October 25 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook for this week’s version of The Odds Report. Plenty of sharp money has hit the college football and NFL betting lines this week and we are fortunate to get a look at the other side of the counter each week on the show.
Adam and Brent ran through the college games with sharp action and also discussed Wisconsin vs. Ohio State, Auburn vs. LSU, and Notre Dame vs. Michigan as marquee games with some large handles. Several NFL sides and totals were also discussed, including some line forecasting based on what Brent has seen so far and his expectations going into the weekend.

Westgate SuperContest NFL Picks Week 8 October 25, 2019 Oct 25, 2019

On the Friday October 25 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke shared his Week 8 NFL betting thoughts for the Westgate SuperContest and the Circa Million. With a record of 19-15-1 in the SuperContest and 18-16-1 in the Circa Million, Adam is hoping for a big Week 8 and he supported his thoughts, picks, and leans with a lot of good points and statistical evidence.
Adam had three picks and a set of five leans from which his five-play SC and Circa cards are likely to come. Some eye-popping stats and some schedule analysis played a big role in narrowing down the card and coming to a decision with a lot of big favorites on the board for this weekend.

Week 9 College Football Betting Tips & Picks with Host Adam Burke October 24, 2019 Oct 24, 2019

To finish off the Thursday October 24 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke shared his thoughts on the college football games for Week 9 that we didn’t get during our previous segments throughout the week. In total, that meant analysis on over 20 college football games on this broadcast, including more than a dozen with Brad Powers to open the show.
Among those games, Adam talked about Illinois vs. Purdue, San Jose State vs. Army, UCF vs. Temple, Indiana vs. Nebraska, Syracuse vs. Florida State, Cal vs. Utah, FIU vs. MTSU, and Arizona State vs. UCLA.

Powers Picks – College Football Week 9 & NFL Week 8 October 24, 2019 Oct 24, 2019

On the Thursday October 24 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers of BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. It was one of the longer segments we’ve had with Brad, but time flies when you’re having fun and the guys had a lot of it talking college football and NFL on today’s segment. Hopefully you had a lot of fun listening.
Lots of games were discussed, including UConn vs. UMass, Troy vs. Georgia State, Utah State vs. Air Force, Washington State vs. Oregon, Penn State vs. Michigan State, Wisconsin vs. Ohio State, Auburn vs. LSU, and Notre Dame vs. Michigan. The guys hit Raiders vs. Texans, Broncos vs. Colts, and Browns vs. Patriots on the NFL side.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – NBA, NFL Week 8, CFB Week 9, Zozo Championship October 23, 2019 Oct 23, 2019

On the Wednesday October 23 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by VSIN host and contributor Wes Reynolds for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. The guys hit four different sports betting markets in about a half hour, as they talked NBA betting, three NFL games for this week, two college football games, and this week’s PGA Tour event in Japan.
It was definitely a lot to cover, but the guys talked about early-season NBA strategies, Redskins vs. Vikings, Jets vs. Jaguars, and Giants vs. Lions, Memphis vs. Tulsa and Miami FL vs. Pitt, and then finished up with Wes’s golf picks for this weekend’s Zozo Championship, an inaugural event in Japan.

Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard – World Series, CFB Week 9, & NFL Week 8 October 23, 2019 Oct 23, 2019

On the Wednesday October 23 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard from WagerTalk.com for this week’s Sports Wagering Talk segment. Adam and Bryan started with thoughts on Game 2 of the World Series and their takes on how the rest of the Fall Classic will play out.
On the college football side, Adam and Bryan chatted about Eastern Michigan vs. Toledo, Tulane vs. Navy, and Notre Dame vs. Michigan as some Week 9 matchups. Over in the NFL, they talked Chargers vs. Bears and Jets vs. Jaguars in Week 8 action on Sunday.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – CBB, CFB Week 9 & NFL Week 8 October 22, 2019 Oct 22, 2019

On the Tuesday October 22 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Capping the Card segment. The guys discussed an update on Ralph’s college basketball prep work with the season just two weeks away from starting.
They stuck with the college theme to talk some college football, including a rivalry game between Duke and North Carolina, Texas vs. TCU, and Auburn vs. LSU. On the NFL side of the ledger, the guys talked about some Week 8 reactions and then Giants vs. Lions and Buccaneers vs. Titans.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – NFL Week 8, NHL, & Zozo Championship October 22, 2019 Oct 22, 2019

On the Tuesday October 22 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for this week’s Betting the Board segment. Adam and Brian started in the NFL with some Week 7 reactions and then thoughts on Redskins vs. Vikings, Eagles vs. Bills, and Browns vs. Patriots.
Then they transitioned into the hockey world for some thoughts on Tuesday night’s card, including a look at Sharks vs. Sabres and some really interesting information on that game. The Zozo Championship is a brand new PGA Tour event and features a strong field in Japan. Brian shared his picks and analysis for this week’s tournament.

Week 9 College Football First Look with Kyle Hunter October 21, 2019 Oct 21, 2019

On the Monday October 21 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke spent the whole show with professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for the Week 9 College Football First Look. Although it says college football, the guys also have been working in some NFL talk, as they looked at what we saw in Week 7 and also gave their thoughts on Monday Night Football between the Patriots and the Jets.
On the college football side of the spectrum, lots of stats, injury notes, and regression signs were topics of conversation, as the guys tried to help listeners isolate teams to fade and teams to follow based on what we’ve seen so far in key situations. The guys gave thoughts and game breakdowns for UConn vs. UMass, SMU vs. Houston, USC vs. Colorado, and San Diego State vs. UNLV.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook – CFB Week 8 & NFL Week 7 October 18, 2019 Oct 18, 2019

On the Friday October 18 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook, for this week’s version of The Odds Report. The guys started with a discussion about the NBA and college basketball and how risk management is different in the daily sports than it is with the weekly ones.
Then it was all about the gridiron, as sharp action is moving numbers around in college football and the NFL. Several college football games were discussed, including Michigan vs. Penn State, and totals were really popular for sharp bettors this week on the NFL side, including Eagles vs. Cowboys.

Westgate SuperContest NFL Picks Week 7 October 18, 2019 Oct 18, 2019

On the Friday October 18 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke shared his insights and his picks for Week 7 of the Westgate SuperContest. Adam started with a recap of where we are in both the SuperContest and the Circa Million and discussed the line differences between the two contests.
He then launched into his picks for this week, with three very likely contenders for the card and a set of four leans as well. Adam gave supporting statistical evidence for all of the picks and leans and also analyzed the spots and what the injury reports look like for the sides he likes and the sides he’s looking to fade.

Week 8 College Football Betting Tips & Picks with Host Adam Burke October 17, 2019 Oct 17, 2019

On the Thursday October 17 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke finished up the show by hitting on a lot of this week’s college football games that we did not get to with our other guests over the course of the week. Adam shared his lines, his thoughts, and updated the line moves for several games, as we wound up talking about over 20 games on the Thursday show.
Those games included Georgia Tech vs. Miami, Buffalo vs. Akron, Central Michigan vs. Bowling Green, NC State vs. Boston College, Purdue vs. Iowa, Nevada vs. Utah State, Oregon State vs. Cal, LSU vs. Mississippi State, UNC vs. Virginia Tech, and Middle Tennessee vs. North Texas.

Powers Picks – College Football Week 8 & NFL Week 7 October 17, 2019 Oct 17, 2019

On the Thursday October 17 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers of BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. The guys hit well over a dozen college football games on the card, including Marshall and FAU and Pitt vs. Syracuse to start and then rolled through the Saturday card hitting games like Duke vs. Virginia, Tulsa vs. Cincinnati, Boise State vs. BYU, Oregon vs. Washington, Florida vs. South Carolina, and Tulane vs. Memphis.
The guys also dug into some NFL action with thoughts on Jaguars vs. Bengals, Raiders vs. Packers, and also Eagles vs. Cowboys on Sunday Night Football with some pro football flare.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – CFB Week 8 & NFL Week 7 October 16, 2019 Oct 16, 2019

On the Wednesday October 16 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds, @WesReynolds1 on Twitter and weekly contributor to VSIN, to talk some college football and some NFL. Adam and Wes took a look at several games in college football and a couple of games in the NFL to get some free picks and analysis out there.
On the college football side, the guys talked about UCLA vs. Stanford, Clemson vs. Louisville, Baylor vs. Oklahoma State, and also UL Monroe vs. Appalachian State. On the NFL side, the guys discussed Rams vs. Falcons and Ravens vs. Seahawks, as Wes had strong opinions on all of those games.

Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard – MLB Playoffs, CFB Week 8 & NFL Week 7 October 16, 2019 Oct 16, 2019

On the Wednesday October 16 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke talked with professional handicapper Bryan Leonard of WagerTalk.com about the MLB playoffs and then about the upcoming college football and NFL games. The guys talked about what it means for the Nationals to get a lot of downtime and how they expect Yankees vs. Astros to play out going forward.
Then it was all about football, as the guys talked about South Alabama vs. Troy, Ohio State vs. Northwestern, Kent State vs. Ohio, Temple vs. SMU, and Michigan vs. Penn State. On the NFL side, they talked Vikings vs. Lions and the Chiefs vs. Broncos.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – CFB Week 8 & NFL Week 7 October 15, 2019 Oct 15, 2019

On the Tuesday October 15 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke chatted with professional handicapper Ralph Michaels of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Capping the Card segment. After an early look at an NHL trend to apply to tonight’s action and some thoughts on Ralph’s college basketball prep, the guys talked three games in college football and two in the NFL.
Ralph had a good angle for tonight’s Coyotes vs. Jets game on the ice and discussed some of the stats he’s using to set up his college basketball thoughts. The guys then talked about Arizona State vs. Utah, TCU vs. Kansas State, and Air Force vs. Hawaii before switching gears to the NFL to talk about Texans vs. Colts and Saints vs. Bears.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – NFL Week 7, NHL, & CJ Cup October 15, 2019 Oct 15, 2019

On the Tuesday October 15 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for some NFL, NHL, and golf betting talk. The guys looked at two games in the NFL, two games for Tuesday in the NHL, and some free picks for the CJ Cup at Nine Bridges.
After a good rant about the officials in the NFL, the guys broke down Chiefs vs. Broncos and Rams vs. Falcons. Brian shared his top pick in the NHL tonight on the Hurricanes vs. Kings game and also shared thoughts on Predators vs. Golden Knights. Finally, the CJ Cup at Nine Bridges is an exclusive event with a strong field and some good price plays to consider.

Week 8 College Football First Look with Kyle Hunter October 14, 2019 Oct 14, 2019

On the Monday October 14 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s College Football First Look. After a brief recap of Week 6 in the NFL and some thoughts on Lions vs. Packers, it was all college football for Week 8.
The guys talked about some injury updates, regression stats, and other betting angles before taking a look at all seven weeknight games, including Louisiana vs. Arkansas State, Pitt vs. Syracuse, and Ohio State vs. Northwestern. The guys also looked briefly at Oregon vs. Washington and Michigan vs. Penn State to round out the show.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook – CFB Week 7 & NFL Week 6 October 11, 2019 Oct 11, 2019

On the Friday October 11 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook for this week’s version of The Odds Report. Brent had a long list of games in college football and the NFL that have drawn sharp action for this week and the guys discussed where the lines have moved and forecasted where they are likely to go for this weekend.
Some of the college games even fell on the marquee side of the spectrum, as Washington State vs. Arizona State and Florida vs. LSU were two of the games that have drawn sharp interest. The guys also talked about four NFL sides and totals with some sharp involvement for Week 6 in the professional ranks.

Westgate SuperContest NFL Picks Week 6 October 11, 2019 Oct 11, 2019

On the Friday October 11 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke shared his NFL betting picks and the supporting stats and research for Week 6 in the Westgate SuperContest. Along the way, Adam also looked at line differences between the SuperContest and the Circa Million, how the field did last week and overall, and talked about some of the challenges in contests like this and why those half-points can really matter.
Adam had two very likely picks and a set of five leans to share with listeners on a week where there are more games that he likes than spots on the card. He’ll have to get down to five picks, but he gave the stats, research, betting angles, and thoughts that have come together to form the seven plays under consideration for Week 6 in both Vegas contests.

Week 7 College Football Betting Tips & Picks with Host Adam Burke October 10, 2019 Oct 10, 2019

To finish up the Thursday October 10 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke gave listeners his thoughts and some analysis on the college football games that we didn’t get to on previous segments this week. Adam hit on a variety of different games, including Nebraska vs. Minnesota, Iowa State vs. West Virginia, Washington vs. Arizona, Ole Miss vs. Missouri, San Jose State vs. Nevada, and Fresno State vs. Air Force.
He shared his power ratings lines, breakdowns of the games, analysis of situational spots, and a whole lot more on this segment.

Powers Picks – CFB Week 7 & NFL Week 6 October 10, 2019 Oct 10, 2019

On the Thursday October 10 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. Adam and Brad managed to work in thoughts on 17 college football games for this weekend, with marquee games and also under-the-radar games, including Oklahoma vs. Texas, Washington State vs. Arizona State, Texas Tech vs. Baylor, Florida vs. LSU, USC vs. Notre Dame, and Florida State vs. Clemson.
The guys rounded out the segment with some thoughts on Eagles vs. Vikings and also Titans vs. Broncos on the NFL card.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – CFB Week 7, NFL Week 6, & Houston Open October 9, 2019 Oct 09, 2019

On the Wednesday October 9 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds of VSIN for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. Adam and Wes shared some thoughts on Week 7 in college football, Week 6 in the NFL, and also the Houston Open, this week’s PGA Tour event.
The guys talked at the outset about some NBA and college basketball prep before looking at Virginia vs. Miami, Colorado State vs. New Mexico, Alabama vs. Texas A&M, and Penn State vs. Iowa on the college football side. They also discussed Seahawks vs. Browns and Rams vs. 49ers on the NFL side. Wes shared some picks and predictions for the Houston Open with some long shot price plays.

Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard – MLB Playoffs, CFB Week 7, NFL Week 6 October 9, 2019 Oct 09, 2019

On the Wednesday October 9 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Sports Wagering Talk segment. The guys talked MLB playoffs, including tonight’s two Game 5 matchups, college football for Week 7 and some NFL for Week 6.
Cardinals vs. Braves and Nationals vs. Dodgers are tonight’s two games. They handicapped those and also gave some quick thoughts on NLCS and ALCS pairings. On the college football side, App State vs. Louisiana was mentioned, along with Kent State vs. Akron, before the guys dug deep into Alabama vs. Texas A&M and Penn State vs. Iowa. In the NFL, Saints vs. Jaguars and Redskins vs. Dolphins were today’s spotlight games.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – College Football Week 7 & NFL Week 6 October 8, 2019 Oct 08, 2019

On the Tuesday October 8 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels from WagerTalk.com for this week’s Capping the Card segment to talk college football and the NFL. The guys actually started with a college basketball list of new head coaches and talked about Ralph’s approach to getting ready for the season with those unknowns.
On the college football side, the guys recapped some Week 6 thoughts and power ratings adjustments. They also went in-depth on Louisville vs. Wake Forest, Oklahoma vs. Texas, and Washington State vs. Arizona State. On the NFL side, they looked at Seahawks vs. Browns off of a terrible performance for Cleveland on Monday Night Football and also dug into Texans vs. Chiefs.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – NFL Week 6, NHL, Houston Open October 8, 2019 Oct 08, 2019

On the Tuesday October 8 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for this week’s Betting the Board segment. The guys talked NFL Week 6, early-season NHL tips, and then the Houston Open on the PGA Tour.
On the NFL side, Adam and Brian discussed what we saw in Week 5 and then looked ahead to Week 6, with a pick and some thoughts on Giants vs. Patriots on Thursday Night Football and the same for Sunday’s Titans vs. Broncos game. The guys talked about some early-season NHL angles and also looked at Tuesday’s card to find some picks, including Bruins vs. Knights. Finally, the Houston Open precedes the Asian Swing on the PGA Tour and has a weaker field, but there are some good price plays available.

Week 7 College Football First Look with Kyle Hunter October 7, 2019 Oct 07, 2019

On the Monday October 7 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s College Football First Look segment. The guys actually took their first look on the show at the Monday Night Football game between the Browns and 49ers, but predominantly focused on college football.
On the CFB side, the guys talked regression candidates and some stats and trends during the Quick Hitters segment that will help for Week 7. They also touched on all six FBS weeknight games, going in deeper detail about some of Appalachian State vs. Louisiana, UL Monroe vs. Texas State, Syracuse vs. NC State, Virginia vs. Miami (FL), Colorado State vs. New Mexico, and Colorado vs. Oregon.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook – CFB Week 6 & NFL Week 5 October 4, 2019 Oct 04, 2019

On the Friday October 4 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook, for this week’s version of The Odds Report. After some pleasantries and a talk about the NHL betting market, the guys launched into their familiar routine of talking football by focusing on line moves based on sharp action.
Adam and Brent talked about a lot of games in college football and the NFL with a variety of different sharp positions on sides and totals. Along the way, they talked about some of the lesser-known games of the week, but also managed to discuss marquee games like UCF vs. Cincinnati, Iowa vs. Michigan, Auburn vs. Florida, Colts vs. Chiefs, and Browns vs. 49ers.

Westgate SuperContest NFL Picks Week 5 October 4, 2019 Oct 04, 2019

On the Friday October 4 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke flew solo to discuss his NFL betting picks and handicapping thoughts for Week 5 of the Westgate SuperContest. Adam also shared his thoughts for the Circa Million and looked at the line differences for this week between the two contests and what they could potentially mean for his picks.
Adam had three very likely picks and a set of four leans for consideration that he supported with stats, trends, news, nuggets, and situational angles that could come into play with this weekend’s action. You may be very surprised with the picks and also the leans that Adam has in mind for this Week 5 card.

Week 6 College Football Betting Tips & Picks with Host Adam Burke October 3, 2019 Oct 03, 2019

On the Thursday October 3 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke used the last segment of the show to cover some of the college football games that we missed on previous segments throughout the week. Adam talked about situational betting angles, his power rating numbers, and the matchups for the games on this week’s card that didn’t get run on the show.
Among the games discussed were USF vs. UConn, Boston College vs. Louisville, UNC vs. Georgia Tech, Purdue vs. Penn State, Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech, Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan, Illinois vs. Minnesota, and UTSA vs. UTEP.

Powers Picks – College Football Week 6 & NFL Week 5 October 3, 2019 Oct 03, 2019

On the Thursday October 3 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. The guys covered more than a dozen college football games and a couple of NFL games to get you fully ready for the weekend.
Among the college football games discussed were UCF vs. Cincinnati, Texas vs. West Virginia, Pitt vs. Duke, Baylor vs. Kansas State, Iowa vs. Michigan, Air Force vs. Navy, Auburn vs. Florida, and Michigan State vs. Ohio State. On the NFL side, the guys hit Colts vs. Chiefs and Packers vs. Cowboys to finish out the segment.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – CFB Week 6, NFL Week 5 & Shriners Open October 2, 2019 Oct 02, 2019

On the Wednesday October 2 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by VSIN host Wes Reynolds for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. The guys had a lot to discuss, as they talked about how to handle all of the sports that are going on at one time, this week in college football and the NFL, and the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.
Adam and Wes talked about some of this week’s top college football and NFL games and some of Wes’s favorite sides in those matchups. They also talked about this week’s PGA Tour event at TPC Summerlin, which has a strong field, but also a lot of good candidates to win.

Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard – MLB Playoffs, CFB Week 6 & NFL Week 5 October 2, 2019 Oct 02, 2019

On the Wednesday October 2 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard of WagerTalk.com. Adam and Bryan talked the AL Wild Card Game, the MLB playoffs, two college football games, and two NFL games on a jampacked segment on the podcast.
Adam and Bryan talked Rays vs. A’s, Twins vs. Yankees, and Cardinals vs. Braves to get some thoughts out there on the MLB playoffs. They also talked Ball State vs. Northern Illinois and Western Michigan vs. Toledo in college football, followed by Ravens vs. Steelers and Browns vs. 49ers in the NFL.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – CFB Week 6 & NFL Week 5 October 1, 2019 Oct 01, 2019

On the Tuesday October 1 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels from WagerTalk.com for this week’s Capping the Card segment. It was all football, all the time on this segment, as the guys looked back at college football Week 5 and then looked ahead to Week 6, including three game breakdowns. They did the same, but with Week 4 and Week 5 in the NFL.
Adam and Ralph talked about power ratings adjustments and some of their other observations from Week 5 of the college football season and then applied them to Week 6 with thoughts on Texas vs. West Virginia, Cal vs. Oregon, and Tulsa vs. SMU, a game requested by a listener. Then they talked NFL, including breakdowns of Bears vs. Raiders in London and Jaguars vs. Panthers.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – NFL Week 5, NHL & Shriners Open October 1, 2019 Oct 01, 2019

On the Tuesday October 1 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for this week’s Betting the Board segment. The guys talked NFL Week 5, including Rams vs. Seahawks and Bills vs. Titans, the start of the NHL season, and the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open at TPC Summerlin.
Adam and Brian went in-depth on Thursday Night Football and looked to see how Buffalo might be able to rebound against Tennessee after a tough loss to the Patriots. They looked for NHL betting tips and angles to consider as that season gets underway tomorrow. A strong field is at TPC Summerlin for the Shriners Open in advance of the Asian Swing, so the guys ran through the favorites, the field, and the price plays for this week.

Week 6 College Football First Look with Kyle Hunter September 30, 2019 Sep 30, 2019

On the Monday September 30 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s College Football First Look segment. As the name implies, the guys focused primarily on college football, but they did work in a quick NFL recap and some thoughts on Bengals vs. Steelers for Monday Night Football.
A lot of great stats, trends, and additional information for college football came through in the form of Quick Hitters, regression analysis, and just some overall betting systems for this time of the year. The guys talked about adjustments that they made to their power ratings and also shared free picks and game previews of Temple vs. East Carolina, UCF vs. Cincinnati, Tulane vs. Army, and Utah State vs. LSU.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook – CFB Week 5 & NFL Week 4 September 27, 2019 Sep 27, 2019

On the Friday September 27 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook, for this week’s version of The Odds Report. The guys had a ton of games to discuss with sharp money in both college football and the NFL and, like always, listeners learned something new about balancing risk on the other side of the counter.
Some marquee games and some lesser games were discussed on the college football side, including Wake Forest vs. Boston College, Akron vs. UMass, and Washington State vs. Utah. On the NFL side, sharp money is on both sides and totals and Brent shared his own perspective on Cowboys vs. Saints and what he thinks will happen with the betting activity for that game.

Westgate SuperContest NFL Picks Week 4 September 27, 2019 Sep 27, 2019

On the Friday September 27 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke shared his Week 4 picks for the Westgate SuperContest. Adam’s BangTheBook Podcast entry is off to an 8-7 start and he had three very likely picks and a set of five leans to discuss with listeners today for the Week 4 card.
Adam’s likely NFL picks and his set of leans were supported by stats, trends, betting angles, injury updates, and a variety of other factors. Along with his thoughts on the Week 4 games, he also recapped our progress in the SuperContest and gave updates on the field as a whole at the beginning of the segment.

Week 5 College Football Betting Tips & Picks with Host Adam Burke September 26, 2019 Sep 26, 2019

On the Thursday September 26 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke ended the show with his thoughts on the Thursday night NFL game between the Eagles and Packers and also the Thursday night CFB game between Navy and Memphis. Then he took a look at several of the Week 5 college football games that we did not get to throughout the week during other segments.
Adam ran through games like San Jose State vs. Air Force, UConn vs. UCF, NC State vs. Florida State, Louisiana vs. Georgia Southern, Indiana vs. Michigan State, Clemson vs. North Carolina, Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma, New Mexico vs. Liberty, and Arkansas vs. Texas A&M.

Powers Picks College Football Week 5 & NFL Week 4 September 26, 2019 Sep 26, 2019

On the Thursday September 26 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers of BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. As always, the guys hit as many college football games as time would provide. After talking about conference play, revenge, and betting trends, those games included Arizona State vs. Cal, Georgia Tech vs. Temple, Washington State vs. Utah, Mississippi State vs. Auburn, Cincinnati vs. Marshall, Ohio State vs. Nebraska, and UCLA vs. Arizona.
The guys also worked in a few minutes on the NFL, including some banter on Chiefs vs. Lions and also a look at Jaguars vs. Broncos.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – CFB Week 5, NFL Week 4 & Safeway Open September 25, 2019 Sep 25, 2019

On the Wednesday September 25 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by VSIN host Wes Reynolds for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. The guys took a long look at Week 5 in college football, Week 4 in the NFL, and this week’s PGA Tour event, the Safeway Open at Silverado Resort in Napa Valley.
Adam and Wes jumped around the CFB and NFL cards to highlight his favorite picks for this weekend’s action across both leagues and to also discuss trends, home field advantage, and a variety of different football betting angles. Wes was also kind enough to stick around and share some golf plays with us as well.

Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard – CFB Week 5 & NFL Week 4 September 25, 2019 Sep 25, 2019

On the Wednesday September 25 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard from WagerTalk.com for this week’s Sports Wagering Talk segment. The guys looked at Week 5 in college football with thoughts on conference play and then non-conference games between BYU and Toledo, Northern Illinois and Vanderbilt, and Virginia and Notre Dame.
On the NFL side of the ledger, the guys talked about some more reasonable lines in the betting market and Vikings vs. Bears and Cowboys vs. Saints.
Be sure to tune in next week as the guys will talk some MLB playoffs, including betting tips for those games and some series previews.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – CFB Week 5 & NFL Week 4 September 24, 2019 Sep 24, 2019

On the Tuesday September 24 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels from WagerTalk.com for this week’s Capping the Card segment. Adam and Ralph talked about conference play in college football, including three predictions for conference games coming up this week, and also talked about the NFL for Week 4.
Adam and Ralph discussed how your handicapping should change for conference play and about some of the strength of schedule mismatches out there this week. They also looked at Iowa State vs. Baylor, Stanford vs. Oregon State, and Kansas State vs. Oklahoma State. On the NFL side, the guys talked about a lack of home field advantage league-wide and looked at Panthers vs. Texans and Browns vs. Ravens.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – NFL Week 4, NHL Futures & Safeway Open September 24, 2019 Sep 24, 2019

On the Tuesday September 24 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline for this week’s Betting the Board segment. The guys talked Week 4 in the NFL, the upcoming start of the NHL season and some Stanley Cup futures bets, and this week’s PGA Tour event, the Safeway Open.
Adam and Brian started in the NFL with some thoughts on what we’ve seen so far and then some assessments of Eagles vs. Packers, Patriots vs. Bills, and Bengals vs. Steelers. The guys then shifted from the gridiron to the ice to talk Stanley Cup futures with the NHL season less than two weeks away. Finally, the PGA Tour is back again with the Safeway Open at Silverado and Brian shared his free picks.

Week 5 College Football First Look with Kyle Hunter September 23, 2019 Sep 23, 2019

On the Monday September 23 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s College Football First Look. It is Week 5, so sample sizes are getting larger and we’re getting more of an idea about these teams. That means we can also look for regression, which is what the guys did with several teams on today’s show.
The guys also discussed a lot of games, both in passing and in-depth. They looked at Navy vs. Memphis, Duke vs. Virginia Tech, Penn State vs. Maryland, Arizona State vs. Cal, and then Akron vs. UMass, a game by listener request that most shows aren’t going to even touch this week.

MLB & Monday Night Football Betting Tips with Host Adam Burke September 23, 2019 Sep 23, 2019

On the Monday September 23 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke shared his MLB betting thoughts for the last week of the regular season and gave a quick breakdown of Bears vs. Redskins on Monday Night Football. Adam also added an MLB opinion for tonight’s action and talked about some betting angles to consider as this week’s results go in the books.
The Bears and Redskins line is back up to -5.5, so Adam had some thoughts on the side and also the total with a road favorite tonight in the NFL.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook – CFB Week 4 & NFL Week 3 September 20, 2019 Sep 20, 2019

On the Friday September 20 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook, for this week’s version of The Odds Report. Adam and Brent had a lot to talk about this week, as sharp money has affected many games in terms of the betting odds for College Football Week 4 and NFL Week 3.
On the college side, the guys talked about some marquee games like Utah vs. USC, Michigan vs. Wisconsin, and Notre Dame vs. Georgia, but they also talked about lesser games like Bowling Green vs. Kent State and UCLA vs. Washington State. On the NFL side, a lot of sides and totals are moving as a result of sharp money, including Bears vs. Redskins on Monday Night Football.

Westgate SuperContest NFL Picks Week 3 September 20, 2019 Sep 20, 2019

On the Friday September 20 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke shared his NFL betting picks and analysis for Week 3 of the Westgate SuperContest. His picks are off to a 5-5 start through two weeks, but he shared three picks and a set of leans from which this week’s five-play card will come.
After a recap of what we saw last week and how our BangTheBook entries did, Adam gave stats, trends, situational angles, and other supporting info to justify the NFL predictions that will be on his card for this week in the SuperContest and likely the Circa Million as well.

NFL & College Football Betting Tips & Picks with Host Adam Burke September 19, 2019 Sep 19, 2019

On the Thursday September 19 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke finished up the show on his own, as he shared his thoughts for Houston vs. Tulane and Titans vs. Jaguars on Thursday night and then hit some of the college football games we didn’t get to on other segments this week.
Those college football games we didn’t hit, but hit today, included Louisiana-Monroe vs. Iowa State, UConn vs. Indiana, Troy vs. Akron, Georgia State vs. Texas State, SMU vs. TCU, and UCLA vs. Washington State.

Powers Picks College Football Week 4 & NFL Week 3 September 19, 2019 Sep 19, 2019

On the Thursday September 19 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers of BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. Adam and Brad hit on 15 college football games on this segment and also shed some light on the mess that is Week 3 in the NFL.
Game breakdowns on the college side included Utah vs. USC, Auburn vs. Texas A&M, Oklahoma State vs. Texas, and Notre Dame vs. Georgia as marquee games, but also lesser games like New Mexico State vs. New Mexico, Cal vs. Ole Miss, and West Virginia vs. Kansas. On the NFL side, Rams vs. Browns and Bears vs. Redskins were specifically addressed, but the whole NFL card was considered with all the QB injuries and everything else going on.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – CFB Week 4 & NFL Week 3 September 18, 2019 Sep 18, 2019

On the Wednesday September 18 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by VSIN contributor Wes Reynolds for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. The guys analyzed the sports betting market and the nature of line moves before digging into some Week 4 college football picks and some NFL Week 3 predictions.
Adam and Wes discussed early-week line moves and the push-and-pull in the market that seems to define the numbers. The guys also looked at Michigan State vs. Northwestern, Michigan vs. Wisconsin, and Louisiana vs. Ohio before tackling some of Wes’s favorite NFL picks, including Ravens vs. Chiefs and the backup quarterback situations.

Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard – CFB Week 4 & NFL Week 3 September 18, 2019 Sep 18, 2019

On the Wednesday September 18 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard of WagerTalk.com for a discussion about late-season MLB betting, college football Week 4, and NFL Week 3. The guys also talked about the ever-changing betting market and how to decipher some line moves.
Adam and Bryan took a look at three listener-requested college football games with thoughts on Michigan State vs. Northwestern, Tennessee vs. Florida, and Bowling Green vs. Kent State. The guys also took a look at Week 3 in the NFL, including Lions vs. Eagles and Texans vs. Chargers.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – CFB Week 4 & NFL Week 3 September 17, 2019 Sep 17, 2019

On the Tuesday September 17 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Capping the Card segment. Adam and Ralph talked about Week 3 in college football and then transitioned into Week 4, including breakdowns of Michigan vs. Wisconsin, Washington vs. BYU, and Auburn vs. Texas A&M.
The guys also spent some time on the NFL, looking at some of this week’s historic lines and also all of the injuries around the league. Breakdowns of Ravens vs. Chiefs and Falcons vs. Colts were the anchors of this strong segment with Ralph.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – NFL Week 3, BMW PGA Championship September 17, 2019 Sep 17, 2019

On the Tuesday September 17 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for this week’s Betting the Board segment. Adam and Brian talked about what we’ve seen so far through two weeks in the NFL and also covered two golf tournaments for our listeners.
The guys ranted about Week 2 and about how tough it is to beat the NFL market now before trying to do that with Titans vs. Jaguars, Bengals vs. Bills, and Giants vs. Buccaneers. They also handicapped the BMW PGA Championship on the European Tour and the Sanderson Farms Championship on the PGA Tour.

MLB & NFL Betting Discussion with Host Adam Burke September 16, 2019 Sep 16, 2019

On the Monday September 16 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke got as far as Kyle Hunter would help him get before finishing off the show himself. Adam took a look at what’s been going on in the MLB world and then talked about NFL, including his thoughts on tonight’s Browns vs. Jets Monday Night Football matchup.
The MLB season has about two weeks left and things remain status quo, but there are some betting angles still available to exploit. Then Adam looked at the NFL side, as he wrapped up Week 2 with some MNF thoughts and talked about how to handle a Sunday in which nothing seems to go right. How do you evaluate your bets? What is out of your control and what isn’t? It was an important commentary as we head into Week 3.

Week 4 College Football First Look with Kyle Hunter September 16, 2019 Sep 16, 2019

On the Monday September 16 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke talked Week 4 college football with professional handicapper Kyle Hunter on this week’s First Look segment. The guys closed the book on Week 3 and transitioned into Week 4 with a look at what is actually an excellent slate of college football action.
The guys focused on weeknight games with Houston vs. Tulane, Utah vs. USC, Air Force vs. Boise State, and then a couple of Saturday games with thoughts and predictions on Michigan vs. Wisconsin and Oklahoma State vs. Texas.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook – CFB Week 3 & NFL Week 2 September 13, 2019 Sep 13, 2019

On the Friday September 13 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook, for this week’s version of The Odds Report. Adam and Brent had a lot of sharp action to cover in both the college football and the NFL betting markets over a wide range of games.
It has been a busy week for Brent, with a lot of injury news in both college football and the NFL and a lot of lines to adjust. It has also been a busy week with sharp action, as the guys had no shortage of games with respected money to talk about for Week 3 in CFB and Week 2 in the NFL.

Westgate SuperContest NFL Picks Week 2 September 13, 2019 Sep 13, 2019

On the Friday September 13 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke shared his NFL betting picks and thoughts for Week 2 of the Westgate SuperContest, as well as the Circa Million. Adam talked about the strategy that goes into both contests, as well as Week 2 of the NFL with so many overreactions.
He talked about his favorite picks of the week and included a lengthy discussion about the Cleveland Browns, where the SuperContest line is -2.5 and the Circa Million line is -6.5. Along with four very likely picks, Adam shared a list of four leans for the Week 2 action with stats, trends, betting tips, and analysis.

Powers Picks – Week 3 College Football & NFL Week 2 September 12, 2019 Sep 12, 2019

On the Thursday September 12 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined for the full hour by professional handicapper Brad Powers of BradPowersSports.com. Adam and Brad covered 16 college football games in detail with picks, analysis, stats, trends, and predictions. Those games included matchups like Air Force vs. Colorado, USC vs. BYU, Florida vs. Kentucky, Florida State vs. Virginia, and Texas Tech vs. Arizona.
With the extra time on today’s segment, Adam and Brad spent some additional moments on the NFL, as they looked at adjustments from Week 1 to Week 2 and also broke down Cowboys vs. Redskins and Seahawks vs. Steelers.

Wednesday Wagering with Adam Burke September 11, 2019 Sep 11, 2019

On the Wednesday September 11 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke filled in for the last 20 minutes of the show after Wes Reynolds was unable to join us. Adam freestyled for a bit talking about the importance of information for betting on football and how we need to evolve as handicappers. He talked about the complexities of the industry, what situational spots mean, and a whole lot to round out this podcast.

Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard CFB Week 3 & NFL Week 2 September 11, 2019 Sep 11, 2019

On the Wednesday September 11 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Sports Wagering Talk segment. Adam and Bryan talked about adjustments in both college football and the NFL and broke down five games in detail to help you bang the books this weekend.
Adam and Bryan talked about Week 2 to Week 3 college football adjustments. They also looked at Eastern Michigan vs. Illinois, FAU vs. Ball State, and Georgia Southern vs. Minnesota. On the NFL side, the guys talked Week 1 to Week 2 adjustments and then broke down 49ers vs. Bengals and Vikings vs. Packers.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – College Football Week 3 & NFL Week 2 Sep 10, 2019

On the Tuesday September 10 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Capping the Card segment. The guys covered college football Week 3 and NFL Week 2 to talk about adjustments, football picks, and a whole lot more.
The guys discussed their power ratings adjustments from Week 2 to Week 3 and also looked at Ohio State vs. Indians, NC State vs. West Virginia, and Maryland vs. Temple. On the NFL side, Adam and Ralph talked about coaching problems once again and then Chargers vs. Lions and Bills vs. Giants, while adding some nuggets about the 49ers and Bengals along the way.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – Week 2 NFL & A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier Sep 10, 2019

On the Tuesday September 10 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for this week’s Betting the Board segment. Adam and Brian discussed NFL Week 2 and also this week’s PGA Tour event at The Greenbrier.
The guys had a good, long rant about coaching decisions in the NFL and about how you need to handicap coaches and also special teams to find edges. Along with that, the guys covered Buccaneers vs. Panthers and Colts vs. Texans. On the golf side, the new PGA Tour season begins with A Military Tribute at the Greenbrier and Brian shared his top pick for the event.

Week 3 College Football First Look with Kyle Hunter September 9, 2019 Sep 09, 2019

On the Monday September 9 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s College Football First Look. Adam and Kyle recapped what we’ve seen through two weeks of the season and talked about the adjustments that they’ve made, along with previews of Friday’s three games.
Week 2 to Week 3 is now the big overreaction week in the market. The guys talked about that and some of the adjustments that they have made based on a couple of data points. They also broke down Friday’s three games, with thoughts on UNC vs. Wake Forest, Kansas vs. Boston College, and Washington State vs. Houston.

Monday Night Football Preview & MLB Betting Tips with host Adam Burke September 9, 2019 Sep 09, 2019

On the Monday September 9 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke opened up the show by talking about Texans vs. Saints and Broncos vs. Raiders plus a look at betting MLB the rest of the way. He talked about both games in Friday’s SuperContest segment, but revisited them now based on current lines and current situations for all four teams.
Adam also talked some Major League Baseball handicapping as the season winds down. He discussed big favorites and the continued success that they’ve had and also looked at the price inflation for teams in the playoff hunt.
Finally, Adam shared some important thoughts on the mental side of betting with so much going on, more sports on the horizon, and with the start of the NFL and college football seasons.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook – CFB Week 2 & NFL Week 1 September 6, 2019 Sep 06, 2019

On the Friday September 6 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook, for this week’s version of The Odds Report. The guys had a ton of sharp action to talk about for both Week 2 of the college football season and Week 1 of the NFL season.
Respected money and big bets are moving sides and totals in the market and Adam and Brent ran through a list of games that have taken sharp money at DSI and also some games that have just been movers in the market, like LSU vs. Texas. There were a lot of games and a lot of important betting thoughts on this segment.

Westgate SuperContest NFL Picks Week 1 September 6, 2019 Sep 06, 2019

On the Friday September 6 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke shared his Week 1 NFL picks for the Westgate SuperContest. On this SuperContest Selections segment, Adam discussed why he likes the games that he likes with stats, trends, and other betting nuggets to support his first round of picks.
Adam also talked about some of the strategies with betting the SuperContest, how things finished up for him last year, and why he has decided to fly solo with the segment to start the season. Adam had four picks lined up and a set of three leans to share with listeners on this first episode of the season.

NFL Week 1 Betting Tips with Fabian "Suuma" Sommer September 5, 2019 Sep 05, 2019

On the Thursday September 5 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Fabian Sommer, better known as Suuma, for a look at Week 1 of the NFL. Adam and Fabian touched on NFL betting tips, market entry, Falcons vs. Vikings, Chiefs vs. Jaguars, and Titans vs. Browns on this segment.
Along with those games and strategies, the guys talked about how Fabian got his start and interest in the NFL and the guys also took a brief look at Giants vs. Cowboys. It was excellent to get a new perspective on BangTheBook Radio and one that comes from a very sharp frame of mind in the NFL.

Powers Picks – College Football Week 2 September 5, 2019 Sep 05, 2019

On the Thursday September 5 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers of BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. We got a lot of listener requests for games and made it a point to hit over 15 college football games with free picks and insights on this segment.
Included in those 15 games were Syracuse vs. Maryland, South Florida vs. Georgia Tech, Nebraska vs. Colorado, Texas A&M vs. Clemson, San Diego State vs. UCLA, North Texas vs. SMU, BYU vs. Tennessee, UCF vs. FAU, and Cal vs. Washington. Even with all that college football, the guys still had a moment to talk NFL Week 1 and get some of Brad’s strategies with that.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – CFB Week 2 & NFL Week 1 – September 4, 2019 Sep 04, 2019

On the Wednesday September 4 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by VSIN contributor Wes Reynolds for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. The guys discussed four college football games, how handicapping the NFL is different from CFB, and about some Week 1 NFL picks and predictions.
West Virginia vs. Missouri, Northern Illinois vs. Utah, Wyoming vs. Texas State, and Tulane vs. Auburn were all games discussed on this segment with Wes and are all games that he has opinions on. The guys also looked at Week 1 of the NFL to isolate handicapping differences between the two leagues and get some thoughts on what Wes likes for this week.

Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard – CFB Week 2 & NFL Week 1 – September 4, 2019 Sep 04, 2019

On the Wednesday September 4 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Sports Wagering Talk. The guys talked about Week 1 to Week 2 adjustments in college football and how handicapping the NFL is different from handicapping college football.
Along the way, the guys also broke down five games in deep detail, with listener requests for Central Michigan vs. Wisconsin, Western Michigan vs. Michigan State, and Minnesota vs. Fresno State on the college side and then Titans vs. Browns and Giants vs. Cowboys on the NFL side.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – CFB Week 2 & NFL Week 1 September 3, 2019 Sep 03, 2019

On the Tuesday September 3 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels from WagerTalk.com for this week’s Capping the Card segment. Adam and Ralph looked at power ratings adjustments and observations following Week 1 and then hit on Vandy vs. Purdue, LSU vs. Texas, and Miami vs. UNC before surveying the Week 1 NFL card.
A lot of things happened in Week 1 of the college football season and those things could have an impact on Week 2. Adam and Ralph talked about making adjustments to what we saw in that first week and about how those adjustments will carry over into Week 2. The guys also previewed Vanderbilt vs. Purdue, LSU vs. Texas, and Miami vs. UNC, to go along with some Week 1 NFL thoughts and one of Ralph’s favorite plays for this week in the pros.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – CFB Week 2 & NFL Week 1 September 3, 2019 Sep 03, 2019

On the Tuesday September 3 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for this week’s Betting the Board segment. Adam and Brian recapped some Week 1 college football thoughts with a look ahead to Week 2 and then focused on NFL, including Packers vs. Bears and Steelers vs. Patriots.
One week of college football is in the books and the first week of the NFL is here. Brian had some takeaways from CFB Week 1 that he will look to carry over into Week 2 with some insights and analysis on what he’ll look to bet on this week. On the NFL side of the ledger, the guys talked about teams that played nobody in the preseason and also Packers vs. Bears, Bills vs. Jets, and Steelers vs. Patriots.

Week 2 College Football First Look with Kyle Hunter – September 2, 2019 Sep 02, 2019

On the Monday September 2 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s College Football First Look. Adam and Kyle recapped Week 1, discussed power ratings adjustments, and then looked at several games with free picks for Week 2.
Week 1 was certainly interesting, as we’ve seen some overreactions in the betting market and also some line movement on the early numbers for games. Adam and Kyle talked about how they update their power ratings and what they use to avoid overreacting to one set of games. They also talked Notre Dame vs. Louisville before shifting gears to Week 2. Kyle gave a strong totals angle for Week 2 and the guys touched on several games, including Cincinnati vs. Ohio State, Nebraska vs. Colorado, and BYU vs. Tennessee.

MLB & NFL Betting Tips with Host Adam Burke – September 2, 2019 Sep 02, 2019

On the Monday September 2 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke flew solo to talk Major League Baseball and NFL to kick off the Labor Day edition of the show. Adam discussed September baseball betting and looked at the Week 1 NFL lines to forecast some line moves heading into the kickoff of the 2019 season.
On the NFL portion of the segment, Adam took a look at the current betting odds and forecasted some line moves. He also talked about the timing of line moves and the context of the NFL betting market, which is far more about numbers than it is about teams like college football is. It was a good segment and a good open to the week.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook – Week 1 CFB August 30, 2019 Aug 30, 2019

On the Friday August 30 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook, for this week’s version of The Odds Report. Adam and Brent talked about college football sharp money line moves, the Andrew Luck fallout, and when the Week 1 NFL markets will start to move.
The guys had a lot of things to discuss, ranging from why the market moves all at the same time to why line moves vary in size to understanding why a line stops moving in a certain direction. Brent also looked at it from a betting standpoint on how to recognize when the line you want may not be coming. The guys also looked at Andrew Luck’s retirement and what it means for the Colts, the AFC contenders, and the rest of the AFC South. Finally, they looked ahead to NFL Week 1 to see when these lines will start to be on the move.

Football Contest Discussion & College Football Betting Odds Update with Host Adam Burke Aug 30, 2019

On the Friday August 30 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke did the first segment by himself with a look at his participation in the Westgate SuperContest, Circa Million, and Golden Nugget Ultimate Football Challenge. Adam discussed his betting strategies for these three contests and also took a look at the college football betting market for Week 1.
Strategy plays a big role in these contests, but the first part of the year is all about trying to pick winners and be set up for success. Adam talked about his NFL thoughts for the contests and also about why the Golden Nugget may set up a bit better. He also talked about line moves in the college football betting market for Week 1 to explain to listeners what they want to look for and how to interpret these moves.

Powers Picks – Week 1 College Football Picks & Predictions August 29, 2019 Aug 29, 2019

On the Thursday August 29 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers of BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. Adam had Brad for more than an hour today to talk NFL Preseason Week 4 and College Football Week 1 with a bevy of breakdowns on top games and line movements.
Adam and Brad took a quick look at some NFL coaching trends for Week 4 of the Preseason before focusing all their attention on college football. The guys discussed a variety of games, including Ole Miss vs. Memphis, South Carolina vs. North Carolina, Duke vs. Alabama, Oregon vs. Auburn, Fresno State vs. USC, Houston vs. Oklahoma, and Notre Dame vs. Louisville, to go along with the much anticipated Wagner vs. UConn matchup.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds - NFL Preseason Week 4 & College Football Week 1 Aug 28, 2019

On the Wednesday August 28 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by VSIN host Wes Reynolds for a Wednesday Wagering segment to look at the NFL and college football. The guys talked about the Andrew Luck retirement, Week 4 of the Preseason, and derivative betting for Week 1 in college football.
Wes’s hometown team is the Indianapolis Colts, so he had a lot of thoughts on what still remains for the Colts in a post-Andrew Luck world. The guys also took a look at Week 4 of the preseason to attempt to find any betting value on the card. Finally, Week 1 should present some good opportunities in the derivative markets for college football, so that was a good way to finish out the show.

Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard - CFB Season Prep, MAC, & Week 1 Aug 28, 2019

On the Wednesday August 28 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Sports Wagering Talk segment. The guys took a long look at college football on today’s segment, with thoughts on Bryan’s season prep and the stats that matter to him plus Week 1 action.
Bryan has always been an expert in the MAC, so we took his season prep work and applied it to that conference to see if there are any underrated or overrated teams in the market. The guys also broke down Kent State vs. Arizona State on Thursday and then Toledo vs. Kentucky and Eastern Michigan vs. Coastal Carolina on Saturday.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels - NFL Preseason Week 4 & College Football Week 1 Aug 27, 2019

On the Tuesday August 27 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Capping the Card segment. The guys looked for NFL betting angles for Week 4 of the Preseason and handicapped Week 1, including thoughts on four games.
Adam and Ralph looked at some trends and some notable information for Week 4 of the NFL Preseason in search of some sort of betting options with very few starters in action. Most of the segment was dedicated to Week 1, with thoughts on Texas State vs. Texas A&M, Wisconsin vs. USF, Colorado State vs. Colorado, and Oklahoma State vs. Oregon State.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing - NFL Preseason Week 4 & College Football Week 1 Aug 27, 2019

On the Tuesday August 27 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for this week’s Betting the Board segment. Adam and Brian talked NFL Preseason Week 4, recapped his golf season, and then took a look at Week 1 in college football.
Not many starters will play in Week 4 of the preseason. Does that create value anywhere in the betting markets? Adam and Brian discussed that and also took a look at his PGA Tour season to see how it wrapped up and evaluate his picks and strategies. Finally, the guys talked in general about Week 1 of the college football season and highlighted some of Brian’s favorite games.

Week 1 2019 College Football First Look with Kyle Hunter Aug 26, 2019

On the Monday August 26 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for the Week 1 College Football First Look. After a quick chat about Andrew Luck and the betting impacts of his retirement, if was all college football, as the guys hit a number of Week 1 games and futures.
You simply have to talk about the stunning and shocking Andrew Luck announcement on a betting podcast, so the guys did that to open the show. Then they shifted gears to college football, with a recap of the weekend, some notes on making adjustments, and then a look at some futures based on Kyle’s likes and dislikes with coordinators. Several games were discussed with UCLA vs. Cincinnati, FIU vs. Tulane, BYU vs. Utah, Utah State vs. Wake Forest, Purdue vs. Nevada.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook – Week 0 & Week 1 CFB/NFL Aug 23, 2019

On the Friday August 23 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook, for this week’s version of The Odds Report. Adam and Brent discussed what he does in his position with DSI, some sharp action in the futures markets, Week 0 and Week 1 in college football, and some early sharp bets for Week 1 in the NFL.
This is always such a fascinating segment. Brent pulled back the curtain to talk about what a risk manager does and how information is used when it comes to moving lines. He talked about some college football futures bets, Week 0 bet counts and dollar amounts, and some Week 1 college football sharp action. Then the guys talked NFL Preseason and some early Week 1 sharp moves to finish out the segment.

MLB & College Football Betting Tips with Christian Pina August 23, 2019 Aug 23, 2019

On the Friday August 23 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by handicapper Christian Pina of the Sports Gambling Podcast to chat about MLB betting and some college football wagering tips. The guys focused on Christian’s strengths in the niche prop market and the derivative market for Major League Baseball and college football.
We’ve made it a point to showcase on BangTheBook Radio that there are a lot of ways to win betting on sports. For Christian, those ways are in looking at the props and derivatives markets, looking at things like strikeout props and team totals. The guys had some back and forth about their specific strategies, how they differ, and about ways to diversify your bets to make money.

Week 0 College Football Preview with Thor Nystrom of Rotoworld Aug 22, 2019

On the Thursday August 22 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by college football expert Thor Nystrom of Rotoworld for a look at Week 0 and his handicapping strategies for college football. The guys discussed a very complex system that Thor has to blend new school and old school to narrow his focus on the card and find a lot of edges in the marketplace.
Thor is well-versed in the personnel of college football, so the guys discussed how that is an attribute before applying these concepts to Florida vs. Miami and Arizona vs. Hawaii. We’ll come up with something better than Thirsty Thorsdays for this segment, but you will definitely enjoy hearing from Thor on Thursdays this season.

Powers Picks – Week 3 NFL Preseason; Week 0 & An Early Look at Week 1 in CFB Aug 22, 2019

On the Thursday August 22 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers of BradPowersSports.com. The guys took a look at Week 3 of the NFL Preseason to find Brad’s favorite spots and also looked at Week 0 and Week 1 of the college football season.
It is Dress Rehearsal Week, which means everybody will put on their best and simulate the regular season, right? Well, not so fast, my friend. Brad and Adam talked about the changing psychology and what it means for bettors this week and beyond. On the college football side, the guys went over any last-minute power ratings changes for Brad before looking at Florida vs. Miami, Arizona vs. Hawaii, UCLA vs. Cincinnati, FIU vs. Tulane, and Utah vs. BYU.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – Tour Championship, NFL Preseason Week 3, & CFB Aug 21, 2019

On the Wednesday August 21 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds, @WesReynolds1 on Twitter, for the first of many Wednesday Wagering segments for the season. The guys dug deep into the Tour Championship, the final event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, Week 3 of the NFL Preseason, and Wes’s college football preparations.
The Tour Championship features a really unique format in that Justin Thomas has a two-shot lead over Patrick Cantlay before play even begins and larger leads over the other 28 players. Wes shared his thoughts on outrights and matchups. The guys looked at Dress Rehearsal Week in the NFL Preseason and attempted to make sense of another move on the Colts. Finally, college football season is coming and Wes discussed his process for getting ready.

Overrated & Underrated College Football Teams for 2019 with Aram Tolegian Aug 21, 2019

On the Wednesday August 21 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by BangTheBook writer Aram Tolegian for a look at some overrated and underrated college football teams for the upcoming season. The guys talked about three teams in each column, as Aram talked about how he’ll look to follow through with those positions and why he’s taking them in the first place.
Some of these are big-name teams and there are some surprises, so you definitely don’t want to miss this segment.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – NFL Preseason Week 3 & CFB Week 0 Aug 20, 2019

On the Tuesday August 20 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Capping the Card segment. Adam and Ralph discussed Week 3 of the NFL Preseason in deep detail and then looked at Week 0 and Week 1 of the college football season.
The guys outlined the importance of coaches in Week 3 and looked at some preseason stats that you can use to your advantage for handicapping the “dress rehearsal” week in the NFL. They spent most of their time talking about college football, having confidence in power ratings, Florida vs. Miami, Arizona vs. Hawaii, and Week 1 games of interest.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – Tour Championship & NFL Preseason Week 3 Aug 20, 2019

On the Tuesday August 20 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, to chat the Tour Championship and Week 3 of the NFL Preseason. The guys took a long, hard look at betting opportunities in the FedEx Cup Playoffs with a new scoring format this year, as Justin Thomas will start at 10-under, with a two-shot lead. They talked about outright winner bets and matchup plays.
Then the guys took a look at Week 3 of the NFL Preseason to discuss betting tips across a variety of games, including the Bills vs. Lions matchup. A quick look at Week 0 and Week 1 college football also rounded out the segment.

Week 0 College Football First Look with Kyle Hunter Aug 19, 2019

Host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter from HunterSportsPicks.com for the Week 0 College Football First Look segment on the August 19, 2019 edition of BangTheBook Radio. We were unable to hook up with Kyle over the summer, which left the guys with a ton to talk about on today’s first show for the new football season.
Adam and Kyle talked about top season win total bets, power ratings, perception vs. reality, Florida vs. Miami and Arizona vs. Hawaii, Kyle’s quest to do better on sides, coaching, and a variety of other important college football betting topics.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast August 19, 2019 Aug 19, 2019

On the Monday August 19 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke did an abbreviated version of The Bettor’s Box, which is our standalone MLB betting podcast over the summer. Adam took a look at the happenings in the MLB world, including some thoughts on Indians vs. Yankees, Dodgers vs. Braves, and a look ahead to this week’s set of games.
Adam shared some betting thoughts for this week and offered up some analysis on what to watch for in the baseball markets as football starts to get more traction with Week 3 of the NFL Preseason and the start of the college football season.

UFC Predictions with Pina – UFC 241 Cormier vs. Miocic 2 Aug 16, 2019

This was one of the longest editions of our UFC Predictions with Pina segments, but it makes sense because there was a ton to talk about on this fight card for UFC 241. Stipe Miocic and champion Daniel Cormier will headline the UFC Anaheim card and Adam and Christian spent a ton of time breaking down the second fight between these two. They also talked at length about Nate Diaz vs. Anthony Pettis and surveyed the other main card fights.
There are some betting opportunities on the prelim card as well, as Christian gave his thoughts on some round props and some fighters that he likes. This was a comprehensive breakdown of UFC, with talk about the strengths and weaknesses of the fighters and with some strategy regarding round props and ways to cut down the juice on a big favorite.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast August 15, 2019 Aug 15, 2019

Host Adam Burke opened up The Bettor’s Box with a look Beyond the Box Score at Red Sox vs. Indians, Twins vs. Brewers, Reds vs. Nationals, Mets vs. Braves, and Phillies vs. Cubs, as all of those series have some important talking points. Adam also discussed how he is going to overhaul his MLB betting approach and gave some stats and splits that illustrate what he plans to do next season in hopes of improving the day-by-day results.
After a look Down the Lines that included two picks for Thursday night’s action, Adam previewed six series for what should be an outstanding week of baseball. He covered Indians vs. Yankees, Astros vs. Athletics, Cardinals vs. Reds, Brewers vs. Nationals, Dodgers vs. Braves, and Padres vs. Phillies.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast August 12, 2019 Aug 12, 2019

Host Adam Burke had a weekend full of baseball to recap and a week full of baseball to preview and analyze on the August 12 edition of The Bettor’s Box. Our industry-leading MLB podcast goes deeper than any other show and listeners are sure to get a ton of great information on each and every broadcast. Adam went Beyond the Box Score today to discuss Indians vs. Twins, Nationals vs. Mets, Cubs vs. Reds, Phillies vs. Giants, and Royals vs. Tigers.
After taking a look at some intriguing second-half splits, Adam went Down the Lines to recap some line moves dating back to Friday. A couple of free picks for Monday night led us into a breakdown of the week ahead, with betting thoughts on Red Sox vs. Indians, Rays vs. Padres, Mets vs. Braves, and Reds vs. Nationals.

UFC Predictions with Pina – UFC on ESPN+14: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche Aug 09, 2019

Host Adam Burke hopped on the airwaves with Christian Pina of the Sports Gambling Podcast to chat about UFC on ESPN+ 14, aka UFC Fight Night 156, aka UFC Uruguay, as the promotion heads to the capital of Montevideo. The main event has a lopsided line between Valentina Shevchenko and Liz Carmouche. Adam and Christian broke down that fight and also looked at Mike Perry vs. Vicente Luque and the rest of the main card bouts.
The preliminary card seems to be offering up a lot of good betting options on Saturday, so the guys bounced around looking at the rest of the fights, including Ciryl Gane’s UFC debut, as he’ll look to make his mark after training with Francis Ngannou. It should be a lot of fun and there are some good betting opportunities for this set of matches.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast August 8, 2019 Aug 08, 2019

Host Adam Burke had a lot to talk about on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box. A look Beyond the Box Score recapped Braves vs. Twins, Cardinals vs. Dodgers, Phillies vs. Diamondbacks, and Brewers vs. Pirates. But, the signature segment of the show came when Adam discussed how well heavy favorites have done this season and how well they have done the last five years. You do not want to miss this segment, as it’s entirely possible that we’ve simply cracked the code of betting on baseball.
A recap of line moves dating back to Tuesday in the Down the Lines segment also included a couple of free MLB picks for Thursday night from Adam. Finally, there are some big series this weekend and Adam had thoughts and some look-ahead plays on Indians vs. Twins, Cubs vs. Reds, Braves vs. Marlins, Nationals vs. Mets, and Phillies vs. Giants.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast August 5, 2019 Aug 05, 2019

Host Adam Burke started off today’s show with the Monday Mailbag segment, as listeners asked about live betting and about the future of Major League Baseball. Then it was time to go Beyond the Box Score with recaps of Reds vs. Braves, Brewers vs. Cubs, Red Sox vs. Yankees, Nationals vs. Diamondbacks, and Angels vs. Indians. Adam also gave some new exit velocity updates and looked at individual pitcher successes on ground balls.
A quick look Down the Lines flew by with only a handful of noteworthy line moves this weekend. Adam shared not one, but two picks for Monday night before taking a look at the week ahead. He highlighted Athletics vs. Cubs, Braves vs. Twins, Brewers vs. Pirates, and a couple of spot plays that he has his eye on for this week.

UFC Predictions with Pina – UFC on ESPN 5: Covington vs. Lawler Aug 02, 2019

Host Adam Burke talked about UFC on ESPN 5 with Christian Pina of the Sports Gambling Podcast on the August 2 edition of the show. The guys broke down the main event of Robbie Lawler vs. Colby Covington and bounced around the rest of the main card, with some fights that have some intrigue and some betting opportunities and some that don’t.
A lot of time was spent on the main card last week, but more focus was on the preliminary card this week, as Adam and Christian talked about some good betting angles in the trio of women’s flyweight fights and then took a quick look ahead at next week’s Fight Night card in Uruguay.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast August 1, 2019 Aug 01, 2019

Host Adam Burke took a deep breath and then got things underway on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box. He started Beyond the Box Score with thoughts on Braves vs. Nationals, Rays vs. Red Sox, Tigers vs. Angels, Dodgers vs. Rockies, Blue Jays vs. Royals, Indians vs. Astros, and Cubs vs. Cardinals. Then it was all about the Trade Deadline, as Adam discussed most of the trades that took place and talked about how they will impact the teams and how he will look to use them to his betting advantage.
A recap of this week’s betting odds in the Down the Lines segment gave way to two picks for tonight. Finally, a preview of the weekend ahead, as Adam discussed Brewers vs. Cubs, Red Sox vs. Yankees, Reds vs. Braves, and Nationals vs. Diamondbacks.

NFL Preseason Betting Tips & Season Win Total Picks with Ross Tucker Jul 31, 2019

Host Adam Burke was joined by Ross Tucker to talk some NFL Preseason and also some season win total best bets for the 2019 season. Ross has a family of NFL and college football podcasts at RossTucker.com and we were eager to get his perspective on today’s show. The guys talked about the four main tips to betting the preseason and then transitioned over to the regular season.
Eight of the last nine years a team has gone worst to first in its division. Are there any hopefuls this season? Ross told us about the one team that has a chance. Then Ross shared his top AFC Win Total Best Bets, both from the AFC North, and his top NFC Win Total Best Bets, also from the same division.

Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard – NFL Preseason, MAC, AAC Betting Tips Jul 30, 2019

Host Adam Burke welcomed back professional handicapper Bryan Leonard for this edition of BangTheBook Radio. The guys opened with some thoughts on the NFL Preseason, including a look at Thursday’s Hall of Fame Game. They talked about what betting angles you want to consider for these exhibition contests and some betting strategies regarding first half plays.
Then it was time to chat college football, as the guys discussed the MAC and the AAC. Bryan has more of a focus on coaching this season, so the guys talked about the coaches in the MAC and some of the new hires for some of the conference’s worst teams. They also looked at the top of the conference with Ohio and Toledo. A quick look at the AAC shined some light on the top teams and some of the new head coaches, with a team that may make us a lot of money this season.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast July 29, 2019 Jul 29, 2019

Host Adam Burke was back to kick off a new work week with the July 29 edition of The Bettor’s Box. Usually we start with a Monday Mailbag segment, but with no questions for this week, he went right on into the Beyond the Box Score segment to look at Dodgers vs. Nationals, Yankees vs. Red Sox, Giants vs. Padres, and Brewers vs. Cubs. He touched on some Trade Deadline stuff and then gave an update on batting stats vs. pitch types to find some good information for you to use in your daily handicapping.
Today’s top pick actually preceded the Down the Lines segment because it was relative to some of those stats. A recap of the betting odds from Friday through today gave way to a preview of the week ahead, as we really have some good series on the docket this week. Braves vs. Nationals, Astros vs. Indians, Twins vs. Marlins, Rays vs. Red Sox, and Cubs vs. Cardinals were under the spotlight to wrap up the show.

UFC Predictions with Pina – UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar Jul 26, 2019

Host Adam Burke was joined by Christian Pina of the Sports Gambling Podcast to take a detailed look at UFC 240, which is on ESPN+ this week. The pay-per-view portion of the show is highlighted by big favorites, like Max Holloway over Frankie Edgar and Cyborg over Felicia Spencer. How do you approach big favorites in spotlight fights? That was a big talking point for the guys.
A couple of Canadian underdogs round out the main card in Oliver Aubin-Mercier and Marc-Andre Barriault. Are they worth betting? There is a full set of prelim card matches as well and that’s where Christian found most of his favorite picks for this weekend. This was a good show with a lot of good analysis on a card that could turn out to be a dud.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast July 25, 2019 Jul 25, 2019

Host Adam Burke had a lot to talk about on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box. He started with that crazy, insane, and wild Yankees vs. Twins series to lead off the Beyond the Box Score segment. Then he discussed A’s vs. Astros, Reds vs. Brewers, the rash of injuries over the last week, and then Cubs vs. Giants. A look at some RISP regression candidates and some interesting reliever splits finished off that portion of the show.
After that, it was time to recap line moves and there have been a lot of them to a pretty grand scale in recent weeks. Adam gave out picks over the course of the show for the Thursday card, including his favorite selection of the night. Finally, a preview of the weekend ahead touched on Yankees vs. Red Sox, Dodgers vs. Nationals, Astros vs. Cardinals, and Cubs vs. Brewers.

College Football Season Preview with Locky Lockerson Jul 24, 2019

Host Adam Burke got an advance copy of Ken Barkley’s college football guide and knew that the man known as Locky Lockerson had to come on the show to discuss it. The guys talked about what need this guide fills and what makes it so much different from the other guides that are out there. They talked about approaching championship and Heisman futures and why you may want to narrow your focus more than you think.
They talked about the stats that really matter when evaluating season win totals and when looking at teams coming into the season. Ken was also nice enough to share a couple win total picks with us, even though the guide isn’t available until Thursday July 25. You got a sneak peek at the benefits of this guide and a lot of beneficial college football insight along the way.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – Pac-12, Big 12, Mountain West College Football Season Preview Jul 23, 2019

Host Adam Burke joined up with regular guest and sharp handicapper Ralph Michaels on the July 23 edition of BangTheBook Radio to discuss some college football season win totals and conference previews. The guys focused specifically on the Pac-12, Big 12, and Mountain West conferences. The Pac-12 looks competitive, but is there an elite team? The Big 12 looks like Oklahoma’s to lose once again – do they have challengers?
Our first Group of Five conference was the Mountain West, which is clearly down from last year. Boise State is a clear favorite, but with a new quarterback. The top contenders have fallen back a few notches. Because of that, Ralph is seeing some crazy upset potential in the conference this season with a couple of long shots to consider from a futures standpoint.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast July 22, 2019 Jul 22, 2019

Host Adam Burke opened up the show with some important commentary about tracking bets and being organized based on a Monday Mailbag question. Then he went into the Beyond the Box Score segment to look at A’s vs. Twins, Cardinals vs. Reds, Nationals vs. Braves, Brewers vs. Diamondbacks, and some early second-half splits and numbers in search of regression candidates.
Plenty of line moves happened over the weekend and actually stuck around, so there was a lot to cover in the Down the Lines segment. After going over a couple of picks for tonight, Adam shared his thoughts on Red Sox vs. Rays, Reds vs. Brewers, A’s vs. Astros, Yankees vs. Twins, Cubs vs. Giants, and Padres vs. Mets.

UFC Predictions with Pina – UFC on ESPN 4: dos Anjos vs. Edwards Jul 19, 2019

Host Adam Burke was joined by Christian Pina of the Sports Gambling Podcast to chat about this UFC on ESPN 4 card. The main card has a lot of excitement potential and the potential for a lot of violence. Rafael dos Anjos vs. Leon Edwards is the main event, but the main card features three heavyweight fights, including Greg Hardy vs. Juan Adams, and some of Christian’s top plays.
James Vick vs. Dan Hooker and Andrei Arlovski vs. Ben Rothwell are two of the fights that Christian is following the closest this week. The guys also bounced around the preliminary card looking for betting angles and also some scouting reports on some of the newer fighters that will be in the Octagon.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast July 18, 2019 Jul 18, 2019

Host Adam Burke was back on the airwaves with a new edition of The Bettor’s Box on Thursday July 18. The industry’s premier baseball betting podcast always has a lot of great content and today was no different, as Adam discussed Mets vs. Twins, Giants vs. Rockies, Braves vs. Brewers, Pirates vs. Cardinals, Diamondbacks vs. Rangers, and White Sox vs. Royals in the Beyond the Box Score segment.
We also have some eye-opening stats to start the second half that Adam talked about. He looked at pitcher splits as far as times through the order penalties. Then he went Down the Lines to discuss line moves dating back to Monday’s action. A stronger lean for Thursday led into a look at the weekend ahead with thoughts on A’s vs. Twins, Nationals vs. Braves, Cardinals vs. Reds, and Brewers vs. Diamondbacks.

Powers Picks - SEC, Big Ten, ACC College Football Previews Jul 17, 2019

It’s been a long offseason, but we’re less than 40 days away from the start of college football and it’s time to start getting the band back together. Host Adam Burke did that today for over an hour with Brad Powers of BradPowersSports.com to chat about the season win total markets, the industry as a whole, and then the SEC, Big Ten, and ACC.
Adam and Brad discussed look-ahead lines for big games, how competition has improved the industry, and how there is still a long way to go. The guys looked at challengers to Alabama and Georgia in the SEC, Michigan, Ohio State, and a crowded picture in the Big Ten West, and if anybody can actually compete with Clemson in the ACC. There was a ton of information and great analysis on the show and you definitely want to make sure you catch this one and listen to it over and over again as you prep for the season.

The British Open Championship Betting Preview & Predictions with Brian Blessing Jul 16, 2019

Host Adam Burke and golf expert Brian Blessing hopped on the BangTheBook Radio airwaves on July 16 for a breakdown of The Open Championship. We have no course form data at Royal Portrush, since the last Open here was in 1951, but we have an idea how these courses usually play and about how much of a factor weather can be. Adam and Brian discussed the favorites and also bounced all over the card looking at players that are in good form or those that fit the course.
Eventually, the guys narrowed it down to 5-6 players between them that would be picks and also talked about ways to bet as the tournament is going along. Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, Jon Rahm, Tiger Woods, Henrik Stenson, Hideki Matsuyama, Justin Thomas, Adam Scott, and so many more. What could be better than that? You know you’re going to watch the Open and bet on it, so consider Adam and Brian’s thoughts before you do.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast July 15, 2019 Jul 15, 2019

Host Adam Burke opened up this edition of The Bettor’s Box with a Monday Mailbag question about scalping lines and getting ahead of the market. Then he went Beyond the Box Score to look at Twins vs. Indians, Nationals vs. Phillies, Giants vs. Brewers, and Pirates vs. Cubs.
A recap of line moves from the weekend, and there were a lot of them, covered the Down the Lines segment. Adam also discussed his top pick for Monday night. Then it was time to preview the week ahead with thoughts on Rays vs. Yankees, Reds vs. Cubs, Braves vs. Brewers, Dodgers vs. Phillies, and Astros vs. Angels.

UFC Predictions with Pina – UFC Fight Night 155: de Randamie vs. Ladd Jul 12, 2019

Host Adam Burke had a couple busy weekends and so did UFC expert handicapper Christian Pina, but the guys were able to get on the same page and hop on air to chat about UFC on ESPN+ 13. Also known as UFC Fight Night 155 or UFC Sacramento, this card features a main event of Germaine de Randamie and Aspen Ladd in a #1 contender battle for a shot at the Women’s Bantamweight belt. Urijah Faber also makes his return 30 months after retiring to take on Ricky Simon.
Christian had a lot of thoughts on those two fights and also took an extended look at the preliminary card, including a strong opinion on Liu Pingyuan vs. Jonathan Martinez and also some thoughts on Darren Elkins vs. Ryan Hall and Julianna Pena vs. Nicco Montano.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast July 11, 2019 Jul 11, 2019

Host Adam Burke made up for missing out on Monday’s show by going for over an hour on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box. He talked about some post-All-Star Break betting thoughts as we get back into the grind of the regular season. He also took an extended look at standings outliers and adjusted season win total betting odds for all 30 MLB teams.
Along with his picks for those adjusted win totals and his futures opinions, Adam took a look ahead at this weekend with thoughts on Astros vs. Rangers, Nationals vs. Phillies, Pirates vs. Cubs, Twins vs. Indians, and Dodgers vs. Red Sox.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast July 4, 2019 Jul 04, 2019

Host Adam Burke wanted to get something out to listeners on this July 4 holiday and he put together just over 20 minutes worth of insight and analysis on the final weekend of the first half. Adam looked back at the last five years to see if there were any betting angles for the weekend before the All-Star Break and what he found may surprise you. He also talked about Sunday records for favorites going into some much needed downtime.
Adam also previewed seven series for this weekend, with opinions and tips on Brewers vs. Pirates, Yankees vs. Rays, Phillies vs. Mets, Padres vs. Dodgers, Angels vs. Astros, Cubs vs. White Sox, and Indians vs. Reds to look at some line moves, some potential totals plays, and some side picks as well.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast July 1, 2019 Jul 01, 2019

Host Adam Burke took a survey of his year-to-date on the July 1 edition of The Bettor’s Box. It was a more serious discussion than the Monday Mailbag questions, which included talk of Adam’s go-to music choices. Adam talked about the struggles he’s had this season and about some approaches that might work better with baseball betting for those that have the means. Along with that candid discussion, Adam looked at Cubs vs. Reds, Rangers vs. Rays, and Dodgers vs. Rockies.
Following a look at some June stats and some regression candidates, Adam recapped line moves during the Down the Lines segment, gave a lean for tonight’s card, and then focused on the week ahead. He talked about Cubs vs. Pirates, Brewers vs. Reds, Orioles vs. Rays, Astros vs. Rockies, Red Sox vs. Jays, and Yankees vs. Mets.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast June 24, 2019 Jun 24, 2019

Host Adam Burke had a lot to discuss on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box, beginning with today’s two Monday Mailbag questions. Listeners asked about tracking plays in a spreadsheet and also about offense vs. specific pitch types, which sort of leaked over into the Beyond the Box Score portion of the show. Adam discussed Marlins vs. Phillies, Braves vs. Nationals, Padres vs. Pirates, Astros vs. Yankees, Reds vs. Brewers and a historically bad year for bullpens.
In the Down the Lines segment, Adam recapped line moves dating back to Friday and also discussed the importance of having multiple books at your disposal to get multiple betting line options. Finally, Adam previewed four series for this week with thoughts on Braves vs. Cubs, Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks, Nationals vs. Marlins, and Rays vs. Twins. He also projected line moves for six games on Tuesday and Wednesday.

UFC Predictions with Pina – UFC Fight Night 154: Moicano vs. Korean Zombie Jun 21, 2019

Host Adam Burke was joined by Christian Pina of the Sports Gambling Podcast to chat about this weekend’s UFC card on the June 21 edition of BangTheBook Radio. Moicano vs. Korean Zombie is the main event for this UFC on ESPN+ 12 card. The guys talked about that fight and also looked at the entirety of the main card, including John Lineker vs. Rob Font and Ashley Yoder vs. Syuri Kondo.
Adam and Christian talked about the prelim card as well and about what you want to look for on these UFC cards, even there aren’t fights that you want to bet on. That information could be a tremendous help to you down the line in future matches.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast June 20, 2019 Jun 20, 2019

Host Adam Burke had a lot to discuss with the listeners on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box. Our MLB betting podcast stands out as one of the best in the business and it’s because of segments like Beyond the Box Score, where Adam talked about Astros vs. Reds, Brewers vs. Padres, Red Sox vs. Twins, the Rockies, Cardinals, Dodgers, Indians, and injury updates.
He also went Down the Lines to discuss line moves, including some information that you simply must hear about Blake Snell. That segment included a couple of picks for Thursday night’s action and then Adam went into preview mode with thoughts on five series for this weekend – Astros vs. Yankees, Angels vs. Cardinals, Padres vs. Pirates, Reds vs. Brewers, and Braves vs. Nationals.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast June 17, 2019 Jun 17, 2019

Host Adam Burke hopped back on the airwaves for this Monday edition of The Bettor’s Box. Two outstanding Monday Mailbag questions kickstarted the show and then Adam went Beyond the Box Score to discuss Rangers vs. Reds, Angels vs. Rays, Phillies vs. Braves, and Padres vs. Rockies. He also looked at the pitchers that allow the hardest contact and those that limit hard contact the best.
This week’s look Down the Lines was one of the more interesting ones with some games that didn’t have line moves that probably should have and those that really stood out. Adam actually shared two picks for tonight’s card before looking at seven series and some series picks for this week. Those series were Phillies vs. Nationals, Indians vs. Rangers, Rays vs. Yankees, Red Sox vs. Twins, Brewers vs. Padres, Astros vs. Reds, and finally Royals vs. Mariners.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast June 13, 2019 Jun 13, 2019

Bettor’s Box host Adam Burke has been a busy man this week, talking baseball, college football, golf, and now baseball once again. On this edition of the best MLB betting podcast in the business, Adam went Beyond the Box Score to discuss Rangers vs. Red Sox, Diamondbacks vs. Phillies, A’s vs. Rays, and Padres vs. Giants. He also talked about 1st 5 records, live betting tips, and gave an exit velocity update.
After recapping line moves from the last couple of days, Adam gave out a top totals pick for Thursday night’s action and then previewed five series for this week, with Padres vs. Rockies, Cubs vs. Dodgers, Cardinals vs. Mets, Brewers vs. Giants, and Rangers vs. Reds.

US Open Golf Betting Preview & Predictions with Brian Blessing Jun 12, 2019

Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing went into deep detail about the US Open at Pebble Beach, the third of four golf majors for the season, on this June 12 edition of BangTheBook Radio. The guys surveyed the favorites in Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, and Brooks Koepka and also talked about some of their other price plays for this tournament.
Along with that, the guys discussed the course setup, which stats matter, and also focused on some players in matchups, including Tiger Woods, Justin Thomas, and Jon Rahm. A lot of players were mentioned on this podcast and their chances were so evaluated, so this would be a great listen for anybody that needs assistance with their golf picks for the US Open.

Powers Picks - College Football Games of the Year & Season Preparations Jun 11, 2019

College football season will be here before you know it. That’s why it was a good time for host Adam Burke to bring Brad Powers of BradPowersSports.com on to the program to chat about season preparations. Win totals, Games of the Year lines, and even Week 1 lines are already out. Even if you can’t bet on those, you still have access to a lot of great information with these numbers. Adam and Brad talked about how to use that to your advantage when evaluating teams and players for the upcoming season.
They talked about how to set up college football power ratings to create your own spreads and where you want to look for information to make those numbers. They discussed new coaches and coordinators and the impact that can have on teams for the season. There was a ton of excellent information in this podcast and you certainly don’t want to miss any of these football segments as the summer moves along.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast June 10, 2019 Jun 11, 2019

Host Adam Burke had a lot to say on this edition of BangTheBook Radio. Things started with the Monday Mailbag and some important questions about bankroll management and bet sizing. Then he went Beyond the Box Score to survey the results of Rays vs. Red Sox, Yankees vs. Indians, Rockies vs. Mets, Diamondbacks vs. Blue Jays, Nationals vs. Padres, and Cardinals vs. Cubs.
After updating some regression candidates with runners in scoring position, Adam went Down the Lines to recap the weekend, gave out a pick for Monday night’s action, and then looked at four series for this week with thoughts on A’s vs. Rays, Dodgers vs. Angels, Cubs vs. Rockies, and Brewers vs. Astros.

UFC Predictions with Pina – UFC 238: Cejudo vs. Moraes Jun 07, 2019

Host Adam Burke and UFC expert Christian Pina covered UFC 238 in Chicago on the June 7 edition of BangTheBook Radio with emphasis on both title fights and Christian’s favorite picks. Henry Cejudo looks to be a champ-champ in two divisions against Marlon Moraes and Jessica Eye looks to pull one of the biggest UFC upsets ever and knock off Valentina Shevchenko.
Along with breakdowns of those two bouts, the guys looked at Donald Cerrone vs. Tony Ferguson, Alexa Grasso vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz, Eddie Wineland vs. Grigory Popov, and then bounced around the card for some instant, rapid fire analysis.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast June 6, 2019 Jun 06, 2019

Host Adam Burke had a lot to discuss on today’s program, beginning with a look Beyond the Box Score at Phillies vs. Padres, Nationals vs. White Sox, Marlins vs. Brewers, and Twins vs. Indians. He also took a look at some park factor news and notes and at the opener and how you want to handicap bulk relievers.
After a quick look Down the Lines to recap line moves dating back to Tuesday, Adam gave out a pick for Thursday night’s action and then turned his focus to the weekend. He looked at five series with thoughts on Nationals vs. Padres, Yankees vs. Indians, Reds vs. Phillies, Braves vs. Marlins, and Cardinals vs. Cubs.

2019 Belmont Stakes Betting Preview & Podcast Jun 05, 2019

There is no Triple Crown at stake this week, but the Belmont Stakes is a fascinating and complex handicap. Host Adam Burke enlisted the assistance of horse betting expert Brian Blessing to break down the 10-horse field for Saturday’s race. The guys looked at favorites Tacitus and War of Will and wound up talking themselves into some of the double-digit shots on the card.
They talked about the key betting angles and tips to remember with the longest race that most of these horses will run in their careers. They looked at some exotic wagering angles and talked about all 10 of the horses and looked at strengths and weaknesses. Finally, the guys discussed the Acorn Stakes very briefly, with an interesting field for Saturday afternoon’s filly race.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast June 3, 2019 Jun 03, 2019

Host Adam Burke had a lot to talk about coming out of a busy weekend on the diamond. He started with this week’s version of the Monday Mailbag, with questions about team totals, exit velocities, and the time it takes to handicap. The Beyond the Box Score segment focused on Twins vs. Rays, Brewers vs. Pirates, Astros vs. A’s, and Indians vs. White Sox. Adam also talked about the last 30 days to look at the best offenses and the biggest regression candidates on the pitching side.
A recap of betting odds movement during the Down the Lines segment gave way to the top pick on the card for Monday night and also a look at four series this weekend, featuring the A’s vs. Angels, Twins vs. Indians, Phillies vs. Padres, and Marlins vs. Brewers.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast May 30, 2019 May 30, 2019

Host Adam Burke had a lot to cover on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box. He started with a look Beyond the Box Score to recap Indians vs. Red Sox, Padres vs. Yankees, and Cubs vs. Astros. He also took a look at some positive and negative regression candidates based on LOB%, which can be a catalyst for line moves in the market.
After looking at all of that information info, Adam recapped line moves dating back to Tuesday in the Down the Lines segment, gave a pick for Thursday night’s action, and previewed four series for this weekend, with thoughts on Cubs vs. Cardinals, Marlins vs. Padres, Phillies vs. Dodgers, and finally Red Sox vs. Yankees.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast May 27, 2019 May 27, 2019

Host Adam Burke doesn’t like to take days off with The Bettor’s Box or on BangTheBook Radio, so Memorial Day or not, the show went on as scheduled. After some opening remarks about the holiday, Adam got down to it with thoughts on Braves vs. Cardinals, Phillies vs. Brewers, and also Red Sox vs. Astros. Then he looked at the big ERA-FIP and wOBA-xwOBA regression guys to get out in front of line moves and look for betting opportunities.
A recap of line moves from the weekend in the Down the Lines segment gave way to today’s show free pick. Adam then previewed Padres vs. Yankees, Indians vs. Red Sox, Brewers vs. Twins, Cardinals vs. Phillies, and Cubs vs. Astros to round out the show.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast May 23, 2019 May 23, 2019

Host Adam Burke gave out a different kind of exit velocity update on today’s edition of the show and that served as the crown jewel of another terrific broadcast of The Bettor’s Box. A look Beyond the Box Score at A’s vs. Indians, Mariners vs. Rangers, Diamondbacks vs. Padres, and Reds vs. Brewers set the framework for a look at exit velocities on a team-by-team basis, including their results against certain pitch types. There are some serious betting advantages to be had with this data.
The Down the Lines segment recapped line moves like always and Adam gave out a free pick for Thursday night’s action. It is a busy holiday weekend in baseball and Adam keyed in on Rays vs. Indians, Padres vs. Blue Jays, Red Sox vs. Astros, Orioles vs. Rockies, and Braves vs. Cardinals for this weekend’s series previews.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast May 20, 2019 May 20, 2019

On this Monday May 20 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke discussed a lot of happenings around the world of baseball. He opened with listener questions about wOBA-xwOBA, playing favorites, and the value of runs on totals. Then he went Beyond the Box Score to recap Astros vs. Red Sox, Rockies vs. Phillies, Dodgers vs. Reds, and Brewers vs. Braves.
Following a look at some pitchers that have gotten lucky or unlucky on batted balls, Adam recapped line moves and once again highlighted the importance of using xwOBA in your handicapping to see line moves before they happen. A pick for today’s action segued into four series previews for this week, with looks at A’s vs. Indians, White Sox vs. Astros, Diamondbacks vs. Padres, and Twins vs. Angels.

UFC Predictions with Pina – UFC Fight Night 152: dos Anjos vs. Lee May 17, 2019

Host Adam Burke and sharp UFC mind Christian Pina talked about this UFC Fight Night 152 / UFC on ESPN+10 card on the May 17 edition of BangTheBook Radio. Rafael dos Anjos and Kevin Lee will fight at welterweight in the main event, which is a new development for Lee. How does that affect the handicap? How does that affect fight handicaps in general? These are important questions that all UFC bettors need to ask and answer.
Along with the main event, the guys discussed Antonio Carlos Jr. vs. Ian Heinisch, Megan Anderson vs. Felicia Spencer, Derrick Krantz vs. Vicente Luque, and Trevin Giles vs. Zak Cummings and several other fights on Saturday’s card. It was a tremendous breakdown and a tremendous show to help you bang the books this weekend and beyond in the Octagon.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast May 16, 2019 May 16, 2019

On the May 16 edition of The Bettor’s Box, host Adam Burke started off with a quick review of Chase Field following his vacation last weekend. Then it was into the regular format of the program, as Adam went Beyond the Box Score to check out Rockies vs. Red Sox, Padres vs. Dodgers, and Brewers vs. Phillies. He talked about some recent call-ups and looked at some noteworthy standings developments and live betting angles that could yield good money-making opportunities.
Following a quick exit velocity update and a look at line moves dating back to Monday, Adam shared his pick for Thursday night and then previewed five series coming up this weekend. He gave betting angles and suggestions for Rays vs. Yankees, Brewers vs. Braves, Twins vs. Mariners, Astros vs. Red Sox, and Cubs vs. Nationals.

PGA Championship Betting Preview & Predictions with Brian Blessing May 15, 2019

On the Wednesday May 15 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline for a two-part podcast on the PGA Championship and the Preakness Stakes. On the first half of the show, the guys talked about this weekend's golf major at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York.
This is truly a wide-open event as outlined by host Adam Burke and esteemed guest Brian Blessing. The guys had their favorites, but also mentioned a lot of players by name for this week at Bethpage Black, where the course is long, the rough is feisty, but the greens are soft. Adam and Brian talked about favorites and some angles for betting on the different guys on the odds board.

2019 Preakness Stakes Betting Preview & Podcast May 15, 2019

On the Wednesday May 15 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline for a two-part podcast on the PGA Championship and the Preakness Stakes. On the second half of the show, the guys talked about this weekend's Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.
The Preakness Stakes is the second leg of the Triple Crown and will be held at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday with a post time of 6:40 p.m. ET. Improbable is and will be the favorite with the Mike Smith/Bob Baffert team, but Adam and Brian had other ideas on the board. They talked about what makes this race different than the others, how much it matters to take a horse that just ran in the Kentucky Derby, and about their top picks and the betting angles that they are using to handicap the race.

UFC Predictions with Pina – UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade May 10, 2019

On this May 10 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke and Christian Pina tackled UFC 237. Fight cards in Brazil are always interesting for a variety of reasons and this one is no different. The guys discussed the main event between Rose Namajunas and Jessica Andrade. They also talked in deep detail about Jared Cannonier vs. Anderson Silva and Jose Aldo vs. Alexander Volkanovski.
This podcast was deliberately long and detailed on those three fights because the other fights don’t offer nearly as much intrigue. Christian had some strong thoughts on a couple undercard bouts that he shared with listeners as the guys glossed over the rest of the card looking for free picks and predictions.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast May 9, 2019 May 09, 2019

On this Thursday May 9 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke went with the show’s traditional format, beginning with a look Beyond the Box Score. He talked about Mets vs. Padres, Phillies vs. Cardinals, Blue Jays vs. Twins, Braves vs. Dodgers, and Nationals vs. Brewers. He also looked at some left/right platoon splits and also some really interesting totals results to this point in the season.
A weekly exit velocity update transitioned into this week’s Down the Lines segment to isolate and analyze major line moves on the games that were just played. Adam gave out an exclusive free pick for show listeners today that was not included in his daily article. Finally, Adam previewed five weekend series with thoughts on Braves vs. Diamondbacks, Mariners vs. Red Sox, Rangers vs. Astros, Indians vs. Athletics, and Brewers vs. Cubs.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast May 6, 2019 May 06, 2019

For this Monday May 6 edition of The Bettor’s Box, host Adam Burke opened with a couple of listener questions in the Monday Mailbag. He talked about college football strength of schedule and also parlaying big favorites on the bases. A look Beyond the Box Score focused on Nationals vs. Phillies, Red Sox vs. White Sox, Mets vs. Brewers, Cardinals vs. Cubs, and Dodgers vs. Padres. Adam also talked about specific pitcher vs. team matchups based on pitch type.
A quick look Down the Lines yielded a very important and helpful handicapping tip that Adam mentioned after talking about tonight’s free pick. If you want to get ahead of line moves and play on the likelihood of regression, Adam has a stat for you. Finally, Red Sox vs. Orioles, Braves vs. Dodgers, Diamondbacks vs. Rays, and Reds vs. Athletics were the series previewed for this week of action.

UFC Predictions with Pina – UFC on ESPN+ 9: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy May 03, 2019

On this Friday May 3 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke and UFC expert Christian Pina talked at length about this UFC Fight Night 151 card from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with a main event of Al Iaquinta and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. The guys opened with some very interesting betting angles with this Canadian-heavy fight card and about why you may want to be looking at the native fighters.
The guys also talked about Elias Theodorou vs. Derek Brunson, the impending brawl between Cub Swanson and Shane Burgos, some up-and-coming prospects like Sergey Spivak and Marc-Andre Barriault, and even talked briefly about the superfight coming up this August between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast May 2, 2019 May 02, 2019

On this May 2 edition of The Bettor’s Box, host Adam Burke went Beyond the Box Score to recap A’s vs. Red Sox and Padres vs. Braves at the top of the show. Then he looked at some pitcher regression candidates based on a variety of stats, like LOB%, ERA-FIP, and xwOBA, which are all important metrics to consider as sample sizes increase.
After this week’s Exit Velocity update, Adam recapped some line moves dating back to Monday and then previewed five series for this weekend. He talked about Cardinals vs. Cubs, Mariners vs. Indians, Royals vs. Tigers, Dodgers vs. Padres, and Astros vs. Angels, which will be played in Mexico.

2019 Kentucky Derby Betting Preview & Podcast May 01, 2019

Everybody suddenly develops an interest in horse racing when the Triple Crown rolls around. Brian Blessing plays the ponies year round. That’s why he was a perfect guest for host Adam Burke on this Kentucky Derby podcast. Adam and Brian started with some general horse racing handicapping tips regarding jockeys, trainers, and the horses themselves. They talked about bet types and strategies on race day. They also discussed what “value” is at the track.
Then, it was time to head to Churchill Downs. The guys started with the weather forecast and what impact that may have on race day. They broke down the field for the Kentucky Oaks and both Brian and Adam gave out some of their analysis. The Kentucky Derby is the crown jewel of the weekend and the most talked about race. Brian shared some of his picks and Adam threw in a few of his as the guys talked about some of the complexities of betting this race and some of the things to keep in mind regarding jockeys and trainers.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast April 29, 2019 Apr 29, 2019

The MLB season is a month old now and it has had its frustrations and its challenges. One constant has been the work of host Adam Burke on The Bettor’s Box to bring a unique spin to the baseball betting business that you won’t find anywhere else. Adam answered listener questions about bunting, 1st inning betting, and run lines to kick off today’s show. Then he went Beyond the Box Score to chat about Indians vs. Astros, Yankees vs. Giants, Rockies vs. Braves, and A’s vs. Blue Jays.
A quick look Down the Lines at line moves dating back to Friday and today’s market movers transitioned into a top underdog pick for tonight’s action. Finally, Adam previewed the week ahead with thoughts on A’s vs. Red Sox, Astros vs. Twins, Rockies vs. Brewers, and Padres vs. Braves. He also gave out a few look-ahead positions with some fade candidates.

UFC Predictions with Pina – UFC on ESPN+ 8: Jacare vs. Hermansson Apr 26, 2019

It’s always nice to talk UFC with Christian Pina and especially when the card is this exciting. Host Adam Burke facilitated the discussion and Christian gave listeners thoughts on just about all of the matches on the card, including the main event with Jacare and Hermansson and also Greg Hardy’s second career UFC fight against Dmitry Smoliakov.
The guys jumped around the card to talk about Alex Oliveira vs. Mike Perry, John Lineker vs. Cory Sandhagen, Andrei Arlovski vs. Augusta Sakai, and the women’s fights between Carla Esparza and Virna Jandiroba and Angela Hill and Jodie Esquibel. Finally, the guys took a peek ahead at UFC Fight Night 150 next week in Ottawa with an overview of the card for early bettors.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast April 25, 2019 Apr 25, 2019

On today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box, host Adam Burke started with a look Beyond the Box Score at Brewers vs. Cardinals, Nationals vs. Rockies, Mariners vs. Padres, and Twins vs. Astros. He also looked at some early-season RISP numbers to find some outliers in line for positive or negative regression.
Following the weekly exit velocity update, Adam went Down the Lines to recap and discuss line moves and explain the reasons behind them. A pick for Thursday night was a good segue into a look at this weekend, including thoughts on Indians vs. Astros, Rockies vs. Braves, Padres vs. Nationals, and Rays vs. Red Sox.

2019 NFL Draft Prop Betting Podcast with Joe Everett Apr 23, 2019

On this special edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke and Joe Everett of NFL Draft Bible discussed the 2019 NFL Draft. After Kyler Murray and Joey Bosa, the first round looks really interesting and there are a lot of prop bets that will be directly impacted by what we see from the league’s 32 teams. Adam and Joe discussed first-round prop bets, who will go where, and how many players from teams like Alabama and Clemson will be selected.
Along with that, the guys looked at an overview of the draft to see how many non-FBS players will be taken and also to get Joe’s thoughts on some of his favorite prospects that may or may not be getting a lot of buzz out there in the football or football betting communities.

The Bettor's Box MLB Betting Podcast April 22, 2019 Apr 22, 2019

Host Adam Burke opened up today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box with three Monday Mailbag questions about hedging NBA futures, doubleheaders, and the definition of “league average”. He carried that league average discussion into the Beyond the Box Score segment to look at some outliers and then talked about Red Sox vs. Rays, Phillies vs. Rockies, Blue Jays vs. A’s, and Reds vs. Padres.
After a look Down the Lines at line moves dating back to Friday, Adam gave out a couple of picks for tonight’s action and then previewed four series for this week with thoughts on Diamondbacks vs. Pirates, Yankees vs. Angels, Nationals vs. Rockies, and Dodgers vs. Cubs.

UFC Predictions with Pina – UFC Fight Night 149 Saint Petersburg: Overeem vs. Oleinik Apr 19, 2019

Host Adam Burke got together with UFC expert handicapper Christian Pina for a quick look at UFC Fight Night 149 in St. Petersburg, Russia coming up this weekend. The main event features Alistair Overeem vs. Alexei Oleinik and the guys also jumped around the card to find some additional free picks and exciting matchups to share with our BangTheBook Radio listeners.
This is a tough fight card to handicap because there are a lot of unknown fighters and a lot of chalky matchups over in Russia. The main event features a couple of household names, but Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan is the lead-in to the main event. Marcelo Golm and Devin Clark are known names and so is Shevchenko, though Antonina is not nearly as well known as sister Valentina.
Adam and Christian worked their way through the card to find good betting picks and predictions for this one and also teased next week’s segment with a strong UFC on ESPN 3 card.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast April 18, 2019 Apr 18, 2019

We had something of a rain delay with a connection issue at the tail end of today’s show, but host Adam Burke was able to piece it all together and give you a lot of great MLB betting insights and analysis that you won’t find anywhere else. Adam started Beyond the Box Score to break down Indians vs. Mariners, Yankees vs. Red Sox, and Cubs vs. Marlins. He also talked about some early-season standings outliers and gave this week’s exit velocity updates.
We’ve seen fewer line moves of note this week, but Adam recapped those in his Down the Lines segment and also gave out a pick for Thursday night’s action. Finally, he previewed five series for this upcoming weekend with looks at Dodgers vs. Brewers, Phillies vs. Rockies, Mets vs. Cardinals, Red Sox vs. Rays, and Braves vs. Indians.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast April 15, 2019 Apr 15, 2019

Lots of listener questions opened up today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box as host Adam Burke talked about how to evaluate signs of regression, live betting and middling, trends vs. random occurrences, and a whole lot more.
A look Beyond the Box Score took us to Indians vs. Royals, White Sox vs. Yankees, and Astros vs. Mariners. Adam also talked about some early bullpen numbers and which bullpens are in line for some positive and negative regression. He also introduced SIERA as a good barometer for rating bullpens.
The Down the Lines segment recapped line moves that we’ve seen dating back to Friday and highlighted a big mover today. With no pick for tonight’s ugly card, Adam focused on some upcoming games this week with some likely look-ahead picks for Red Sox vs. Yankees, A’s vs. Astros, Rockies vs. Padres, Cardinals vs. Brewers, and Pirates vs. Tigers.

UFC Predictions with Pina – UFC 236 Atlanta: Holloway vs. Poirier 2 Apr 12, 2019

On this edition of BangTheBook Radio, Adam Burke and Christian Pina tackled UFC 236. There are two interim title fights on the card, including the marquee matchup between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier. Does the first matchup between the two combatants matter? Who has the upper hand in this one?
Kelvin Gastelum and Israel Adesanya have not fought in the past, but this is a strong test for Adesanya, a rapidly rising prospect in the sport. Christian shared his thoughts on that match as well.
There are a lot of good fights on the card, including Eryk Anders vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. and some of Christian’s top picks for this UFC 236 pay-per-view event. Don’t you dare bet on this week’s card without hearing what Adam and Christian had to say about Saturday’s festivities in Atlanta.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast April 11, 2019 Apr 11, 2019

This was a really informative edition of The Bettor’s Box. They all are, but host Adam Burke has seen a lot of trends and actionable betting angles popping up here so far this season and he shared them with our listeners today.
He started Beyond the Box Score with a look at Yankees vs. Astros, Padres vs. Giants, and Dodgers vs. Cardinals. He talked about some interesting exit velocity statistics and some eye-popping numbers on the totals market so far. He looked for regression candidates on offense based on high-velocity contact.
He also went Down the Lines to look at line moves dating back to Monday, including some surprising moves that didn’t happen or some buy back that came in unexpectedly. That was also the time that he gave a pick for today’s card.
Finally, a look at the weekend ahead led to some thoughts on Phillies vs. Marlins, Brewers vs. Dodgers, Astros vs. Mariners, and Pirates vs. Nationals.

Masters Betting Preview & Predictions with Brian Blessing Apr 09, 2019

On the Tuesday April 9 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline for a breakdown of the Masters. Adam and Brian discussed this week’s first golf major with thoughts on Augusta National, betting odds, and their picks and predictions to win the green jacket.
Brian talked about his handicap of the course and how weather could play a big factor. The guys also discussed the horse for course players that you want to keep an eye on and also about Brian’s top picks and best prices for this tournament.

NHL First Round Playoff Preview & Free Picks with Brian Blessing Apr 09, 2019

On the Tuesday April 9 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for a preview of the first round of the NHL playoffs. Adam and Brian discussed general betting tips for the NHL playoffs and previewed all eight first-round series on today’s show.
Blue Jackets vs. Lightning, Penguins vs. Islanders, Maple Leafs vs. Bruins, Hurricanes vs. Capitals, Blues vs. Jets, Stars vs. Predators, Golden Knights vs. Sharks, and Avalanche vs. Flames are the eight series and that’s the order the guys discussed them in today with betting tips for each round and series picks for all the matchups.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast April 8, 2019 Apr 08, 2019

Today’s show wasn’t all about numbers and teams and players. This opening salvo on today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box was about handling the mental side of handicapping. With a rough start to the season in the picks department, Adam took some time to talk about what he’s going through, what that process entails, and how to potentially get back on the right track. It was an honest assessment of what this business can do during the bad times.
Today’s Monday Mailbag featured questions about baseball, beer, arbitrage, movies, and more.
After that, it was time for a look Beyond the Box Score at Indians vs. Jays, Tigers vs. Royals, and Nationals vs. Mets. Adam also looked at some league-wide trends that are likely to have an impact going forward. He talked about favorites and overs and also about big line moves and the record on those thus far. That was the lead-in to the Down the Lines segment with recaps of line moves and a list of pitchers that you can expect to see money come in against.
After a pick for Monday night, Adam looked at four upcoming series this weekend and forecasted some likely plays for Yankees vs. Astros, Indians vs. Tigers, Dodgers vs. Cardinals, and Twins vs. Mets.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast April 4, 2019 Apr 04, 2019

There was a lot to discuss one week into the Major League Baseball season on today’s edition of the show. Host Adam Burke started with a look Beyond the Box Score at the series between the Brewers and Reds, the Rockies and Rays, and the Diamondbacks and Padres. He talked about how to maintain the proper perspective with losing bets and also looked at some statistical outliers and other noteworthy numbers that could help us in the near future.
A look Down the Lines shed some light on some line moves that we’ve seen over the last couple of days and some of today’s market movers. This segment of the show also included Adam’s top pick for tonight’s action.
Finally, we’ve got a busy weekend on the diamond and Adam talked about six series, including A’s vs. Astros, Cubs vs. Brewers, and Dodgers vs. Rockies, to find betting angles, pitching advantages, and some things to watch for.

Handicapping the Hardwood – CBI, NIT, CIT, Final Four & National Championship Game Apr 03, 2019

On the Wednesday April 3 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com and BangTheBook.com to look at the remaining college basketball games on the schedule. Adam and Kyle broke down the CBI, NIT, and CBI finals, handicapped the Final Four, and projected out the National Championship Game lines and matchups.
The CBI features DePaul and South Florida, the NIT features Lipscomb and Texas, and the CIT features Green Bay and Marshall as champions will be crowned in those three tournaments this week. Texas Tech and Michigan State meet in one Final Four matchup and Auburn and Virginia meet in the other. Adam and Kyle gave their picks and predictions for all of these games and also gave their thoughts on how the National Championship Game will shake out on Monday depending on the matchup.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast April 1, 2019 Apr 01, 2019

Host Adam Burke went Beyond the Box Score to chat about Rockies/Marlins, Indians/Twins, Brewers/Cardinals, and Red Sox/Marines with some specific information on all eight of those teams that can help you with future betting spots. There were some interesting and eye-opening numbers in those games that could continue to have an impact as we go forward.
The Down the Lines segment went back to Thursday to look at line moves in the marketplace. Adam talked about why those moves happened and if we can expect more of the same going forward. He also included a pick for tonight’s action in this segment.
Finally, a look at the week ahead yielded some things to watch for in the series featuring the Mets and Marlins, the Red Sox and A’s, and the Diamondbacks and Padres.

UFC Predictions with Pina – UFC on ESPN 2 Philadelphia: Barboza vs. Gaethje Mar 29, 2019

On a special March 29 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Christian Pina of the Sports Gambling Podcast for a look at UFC on ESPN 2. Adam and Christian looked at the main event between Edson Barboza and Justin Gaethje and also bounced around the card with UFC betting picks and predictions.
The main event looks like a slugfest, but there are other fights on the card like Jack Hermansson vs. David Branch, Sheymon Moraes vs. Sodiq Yusuff, and Ray Borg vs. Casey Kenney that got a lot of interest on this one-off segment to take a look at this week’s UFC card.

Handicapping the Hardwood – CBI, CIT, NIT, Sweet 16 & Elite Eight College Basketball Betting Tips Mar 29, 2019

On the Friday March 29 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s second Handicapping the Hardwood segment. The guys took a look at the CBI, CIT, and NIT before digging into Friday’s Sweet 16 matchups and betting tips for the Elite Eight this weekend.
Adam and Kyle talked about what bettors should look for as those “other” postseason tournaments near the end of the line. They also talked about the NIT semifinals, which are now at Madison Square Garden. Betting tips, picks, and breakdowns for LSU vs. Michigan State, Virginia Tech vs. Duke, Auburn vs. North Carolina, and Houston vs. Kentucky led off the NCAA Tournament talk. Then Adam and Kyle dug into Purdue vs. Virginia and Texas Tech vs. Gonzaga before projecting the other two matchups.

The Bettor’s Box MLB Betting Podcast March 28, 2019 Mar 28, 2019

Happy Opening Day everybody! Not only is it Opening Day for Major League Baseball, but it was also opening day for The Bettor’s Box. Our outstanding MLB betting podcast hosted by Adam Burke had its maiden voyage for the 2019 season today on BangTheBook Radio.
For returning listeners to The Bettor’s Box, thank you very much for coming back. For our new listeners, welcome to the show. We’re glad that you found us. This is unlike any other baseball show you are going to find out there. It is full of sabermetric analysis, but presented in an approachable way that makes it easier to understand.
On today’s edition of The Bettor’s Box, Adam discussed many of the sabermetric stats that he will use over the course of the season on the show and in the daily article. He also talked about the line moves that we’ve seen for Opening Day, a betting tip on favorites, his top pick for Thursday night, and also previewed the weekend ahead, with a focus on Indians vs. Twins, Pirates vs. Reds, Mets vs. Nationals, and Braves vs. Phillies.
This was more of an overview type of show without team performances and data to really analyze, but it was a good way to start the season and hopefully gave you a good idea of what you can expect in The Bettor’s Box.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds - Friday Sweet 16 Games & WGC-Dell Match Play Mar 27, 2019

On the Wednesday March 27 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds, @WesReynolds1 on Twitter, for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. Adam and Wes talked about the four Sweet 16 games on Friday and broke down betting strategies for the WGC-Dell Match Play at Austin Country Club.
LSU vs. Michigan State, Auburn vs. North Carolina, Virginia Tech vs. Duke, and Houston vs. Kentucky are Friday’s four games and Adam and Wes looked at the matchups, the betting action, and the preferred sides and totals for those games. Then the guys took a look at the WGC Match Play, as Wes talked about his strategies in playing matchups and some of the guys he’s looking to back this week.

Picks & Predictions with Tony George - Thursday Sweet 16 Games & Late-Season NBA Mar 27, 2019

On the Wednesday March 27 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Tony George of Doc’s Sports for this week’s Picks & Predictions segment. The guys focused on the four games for Thursday’s Sweet 16 round and also discussed late-season NBA betting angles with just about two weeks left in the regular season.
Florida State vs. Gonzaga, Purdue vs. Tennessee, Texas Tech vs. Michigan, and Oregon vs. Virginia are the four games on the slate for Thursday night in the Sweet 16. Adam and Tony discussed some betting angles in those and Tony’s preferred sides and totals. The guys also dug into the NBA with just two weeks left in the season to see what betting angles are out there as teams look ahead to the end of the year or the playoffs.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing - NHL, WGC-Dell Match Play, Sweet 16 Mar 26, 2019

On the Tuesday March 26 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for this week’s Betting the Board segment. Adam and Brian discussed NHL futures, handicapping the last two weeks of the hockey season, the Dell Match Play event, and the Sweet 16.
That seems like a lot to fit into a half hour, but Brian is a jack of all trades and the guys seamlessly worked in those different sports betting markets. Brian talked about some important betting tips to round out the NHL season, his futures opinions, some golf picks and strategies for this week, and the Sweet 16 matchups that he is most interested in seeing.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels - NCAA Tournament Betting Tips Sweet 16 & Elite 8 Mar 26, 2019

On the Tuesday March 26 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Capping the Card segment. The guys discussed the Sweet 16 and projected some Elite 8 lines for this week’s NCAA Tournament matchups.
Adam and Ralph had a lot to talk about on today’s segment. Eight games are coming up Thursday and Friday to decide the Elite 8 and then only four teams will be left standing for next weekend’s action. Adam and Ralph hit as many games as they could during their time together and discussed betting tips, angles, and trends that could be helpful for you as you look to hedge your futures or cash those individual betting tickets.

Handicapping the Hardwood – Sweet 16 & Elite 8 College Basketball Betting Tips Mar 25, 2019

On the Monday March 25 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s first of two Handicapping the Hardwood segments. The guys tackled the Thursday Sweet 16 games and protected out some Elite 8 games. They also touched briefly on the Friday games as well.
Adam and Kyle discussed some general Sweet 16 betting angles and tips and also looked at the venues in play for all four regions. They discussed Florida State vs. Gonzaga, Purdue vs. Tennessee, Texas Tech vs. Michigan, and Oregon vs. Virginia from both a side and total standpoint. They also took an overview of Friday’s Sweet 16 action.

Powers Picks – Sweet 16 & Elite 8 College Basketball Betting Tips Mar 25, 2019

On the Monday March 25 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. The guys took a look at all eight Sweet 16 games and projected out some lines and thoughts for the Elite 8 round of the NCAA Tournament.
Adam and Brad hit all of the games with betting angles, tips, picks, and trends for the matchups coming up here in the Sweet 16. They left no stone unturned talking about these games, the coaching matchups and advantages, and the initial line movement that we’ve seen from bettors.

Monday Mailbag – March 25, 2019 Mar 25, 2019

On the Monday March 25 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke had just a handful of questions for this shortened edition of the Monday Mailbag. Listeners had questions about NCAA Tournament futures and determining what size a bet should be to kick off this week on the show.
Purdue futures are popular and are in a really good position with a coin flip game against Tennessee this week. With the MLB season starting up this week and Adam’s MLB picks and tips piece, listeners wanted to know about the deciding factors between a 1%, 2%, and 3% play.

NL West MLB Betting Tips with Host Adam Burke Mar 22, 2019

On the Friday March 22 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke took some time to talk about the five teams in the National League West Division to give some betting tips, picks, and predictions on those five teams. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies look like the top teams, but the San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, and Arizona Diamondbacks have some intrigue as well.
Adam talked about all five teams and gave some insights into the offenses and also the pitching staffs. He talked about specific pitchers to watch for each team and discussed a lot of potential line moves in the NL West based on the starters that will be on the mound for those respective teams.

NL Central MLB Betting Tips with Host Adam Burke Mar 21, 2019

On the Thursday March 21 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke took some time to talk about the five teams in the National League Central Division to give some betting tips, picks, and predictions on those five teams. The Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and St. Louis Cardinals make up the best division in baseball this season.
Adam talked about the Cubs and that ugly PECOTA projection once again. He talked about the Reds’ additions over the winter and how they have created quite a buzz. He talked about the staying power of the Brewers based on what they’ve done within the organization. He talked about his favorite NL season win total bet with the Pirates. Finally, the Cardinals are a team with a high floor, but what does Adam believe the ceiling to be?

UFC Predictions with Pina – UFC Fight Night 148 Thompson vs. Pettis Mar 21, 2019

On the Thursday March 21 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Christian Pina of the Sports Gambling Podcast and our UFC writer at BangTheBook.com for a look at UFC Fight Night 148. This UFC on ESPN+ 6 event in Nashville features a main event of Anthony Pettis vs. Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson and we got Christian’s thoughts on that fight and the rest of the fights on the card.
This is an interesting card from an underdog perspective, as Christian outlined with us as the guys discussed the fights on the main card and the preliminary card. Do we have any upset potential in the main fight? Is the Curtis Blaydes vs. Justin Willis fight important down the road? The guys gave strategies and betting tips for this fight card that you won’t hear anywhere else.

Handicapping the Hardwood – NCAA Tournament West Region & Midwest Region Mar 20, 2019

On the Wednesday March 20 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com and also BangTheBook.com for the second Handicapping the Hardwood segment this week. The guys took a look at futures, props, recapped some NIT, CBI, CIT, and then looked at the West Region and the South Region for the NCAA Tournament.
After a look at what happened last night in the other tournaments, Adam and Kyle cycled back through the tournament field to find some good futures opportunities and Sweet 16 props to start off the segment. They also talked about the West Region and South Region and projected forward some second round lines based on the expected matchups.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – Valspar Championship & NCAA Tournament Mar 20, 2019

On the Wednesday March 20 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds, @WesReynolds1 on Twitter, for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. The guys took a look at the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook to get Wes’s picks and predictions and also gave out some college basketball betting tips on the NCAA Tournament, NIT, CBI, and CIT.
Innisbrook is a tough course with The Snake Pit and we have an interesting field on hand of elite players that haven’t played this course much and a bunch of guys that are in the second and third tier as far as the PGA Tour goes. After breaking down that event, the focus shifted to college basketball, as Adam and Wes discussed the NCAA Tournament and some matchups he likes, as well as the NIT, CBI, and CIT, where money can certainly be made.

Powers Picks – College Football Games of the Year Lines & NCAA Tournament West Region Mar 19, 2019

On the Tuesday March 19 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers of BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. The guys talked about college football games of the year lines from BetOnline, the NIT, CBI, and CIT, and the West Region of the NCAA Tournament.
One offshore sportsbook decided that this week was the best time to post early college football lines, so Adam and Brad, as they always do, found a way to work college football into the mix. They also looked at betting opportunities in college basketball, including the West Region, Brad’s picks for the Final Four, and his national champion.

Picks & Predictions with Tony George – NCAA Tournament Midwest Region Mar 19, 2019

On the Tuesday March 19 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Tony George of Doc’s Sports for this week’s Picks & Predictions segment. The guys talked about looking for betting opportunities outside of the NCAA Tournament this week and then talked about the Midwest Region for March Madness.
There are a lot of other opportunities with baseball, NBA, NHL, and the other sports markets that are going on, as well as the NIT, CBI, and CIT. Adam and Tony talked about the equity in going after those markets, but also talked about the NCAA Tournament and the Midwest Region.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – NIT, CBI, & CIT Betting Tips; NCAA Tournament South Region Mar 19, 2019

On the Tuesday March 19 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels from WagerTalk.com for this week’s Capping the Card segment. The guys talked about the NIT, CBI, and CIT as great college basketball betting opportunities and then focused on the South Region for the NCAA Tournament.
March Madness means more than just the field of 68 and Adam and Ralph illustrated that by isolating a lot of great opportunities and betting spots in the NIT, CBI, and CIT. They also took a deep dive into the South Region to look at the first round matchups and look for some strong betting angles in those games.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – Valspar Championship; NCAA Tournament East Region Mar 19, 2019

On the Tuesday March 19 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for this week’s Betting the Board segment. The guys handicapped the Valspar Championship and then talked about the NCAA Tournament with a focus on the East Region.
This week’s PGA Tour event features a weaker field and there are fewer opportunities, but Adam and Brian still shared their thoughts and tipped a few players. The NCAA Tournament was in the spotlight primarily, as the guys bounced around the bracket to find some interesting storylines and opportunities before focusing on the East Region to close the segment.

Handicapping the Hardwood – NCAA Tournament East Region & South Region; NIT, CBI, CIT Mar 18, 2019

On the Monday March 18 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s first of two Handicapping the Hardwood segments. The guys talked about the NIT, CBI, and CIT, gave some general NCAA Tournament betting tips, and then looked at the matchups in the East Region and South Region.
There are so many considerations in the “other” postseason tournaments, but those really are the best chances to make money. Adam and Kyle highlighted several teams and several situations across those lesser tournaments this week before March Madness even fully gets underway. They addressed overseeded and underseeded teams and looked at some very profitable early-round betting angles. Then they broke down games and shared their thoughts and picks.

Monday Mailbag March 18, 2019 Mar 18, 2019

On the Monday March 18 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke answered your listener questions during the Monday Mailbag segment. After Adam discussed our content and the schedule for the show, he answered listener questions about college basketball futures, MLB projections, and live betting.
Keep those listener questions coming, especially as we look ahead to the transition to The Bettor’s Box for the MLB season. Adam talked a little bit about baseball today from more of a fantasy standpoint with some thoughts on the player projection systems that are out there. Listener questions about Utah State and Iowa State futures were also covered.

MLB Betting Tips for the AL West and NL East with Host Adam Burke Mar 14, 2019

On the Friday March 15 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke took some time to talk about Major League Baseball and the AL West and NL East. Adam gave some season win total picks, betting tips, and players to watch for the Astros, Angels, Athletics, Mariners, Rangers, Braves, Marlins, Mets, Phillies, and Nationals.
A few of Adam’s favorite MLB season win total bets come from these two divisions. Along with those picks, he talked about betting angles to consider for a variety of different pitchers and ballparks across these two divisions.

UFC Predictions with Pina: UFC Fight Night 147 London Till vs. Masvidal Mar 14, 2019

On the Friday March 15 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Christian Pina of the Sports Gambling Podcast for a preview and some predictions on the UFC Fight Night 147 card. Adam and Christian took a look at the main event between Darren Till and Jorge Masvidal and also broke down Christian’s favorite picks and fights for this UFC on ESPN+ 5 fight card.
The Till vs. Masvidal fight has a lot more attached to it than just betting odds and the guys talked about some different strategies and different betting angles that you have to consider in UFC. They also talked about Leon Edwards vs. Gunnar Nelson and Volkan Oezdemir vs. Dominick Reyes before jumping around the card to find other free picks and predictions from Christian.

Handicapping the Hardwood – 10 College Basketball Conference Tournament Predictions & Previews Mar 12, 2019

On the Wednesday March 12 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com and BangTheBook.com for the second Handicapping the Hardwood segment for this week. The guys tackled 10 conference tournaments with picks, predictions, and betting tips for the Big Sky, Mountain West, Southland, Big Ten, SEC, Conference USA, AAC, Big West, WAC, and Ivy League.
The guys discussed shooting backdrops, futures prices, game-by-game betting tips, picks, and predictions, and a whole lot of great information for these conference tournaments. It’s been a real joy to break down all 32 for you once again on BangTheBook Radio and hope you’ve enjoyed these and all of our content. We’ve still got March Madness to go!

Powers Picks – College Football Season Win Totals; ACC, Mountain West, Pac-12, & AAC Conference Tournaments Mar 12, 2019

On the Tuesday March 12 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers of BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. The guys managed to work college football in with a look at some season win totals and then talked ACC, Mountain West, Pac-12, and AAC Conference Tournaments.
BetOnline Sportsbook gave us an idea of what we can expect for the upcoming college football season with some early win total numbers. After discussing those, the guys talked about the ACC, Mountain West, Pac-12, and AAC Conference Tournaments to handicap the field and look at some betting angles and considerations for those fields.

Picks & Predictions with Tony George – Conference Tournament Byes, Big 12, and Big Ten Tournaments Mar 12, 2019

On the Tuesday March 12 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Tony George of Doc’s Sports for this week’s Picks and Predictions segment. Usually we have Tony on Thursdays, but we moved him to Tuesday this week to discuss conference tournament byes, the Big 12, and the Big Ten conference tournaments.
Tony had some eye-opening stats and trends about byes in conference tournaments and what they mean for the teams. The guys also talked about the Big 12 Conference Tournament in Kansas City to handicap a pretty open field, where Kansas is just a #3 seed. The guys also went to Chicago for the Big Ten Conference Tournament, which is back at the United Center. This is one of the deepest conferences in college basketball, so you don’t want to bet it without Tony’s thoughts.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – Big East, Sun Belt, and SEC Conference Tournaments Mar 12, 2019

On the Tuesday March 12 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Capping the Card segment. The guys dug into the Big East, Sun Belt, and SEC college basketball conference tournaments to find some betting value and examine some good angles, stats, and trends.
The Big East isn’t as good as it has been in past years. Villanova is still a favorite, but the Wildcats and Marquette Golden Eagles are pretty vulnerable. Who has the best chance to make a move? The Sun Belt Conference was extremely balanced during the season. Action starts tonight, but the later rounds of the tournament will be very interesting. The SEC is as good as it has been in a long time. Kentucky has the history and the pedigree, but do the Wildcats have enough to survive a tougher field? We got Ralph’s answers to all of those questions and talking points.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – PLAYERS Championship, MAC & A-10 Conference Tournaments Mar 12, 2019

On the Tuesday March 12 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for this week’s Betting the Board segment. The guys talked about the PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass and then looked at the MAC Conference Tournament and the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament.
The PLAYERS Championship is the signature PGA Tour event and has one of the most stocked fields of the season. Adam and Brian talked about their favorite picks for the tournament and what to look for with the TPC Sawgrass course. The MAC Tournament started last night, but now the event moves to Cleveland for the best games. The A-10 Tournament could wind up with only one bid for the conference, but Adam and Brian discussed the field and handicapped it.

Handicapping the Hardwood – Nine College Basketball Conference Tournament Picks & Previews Mar 11, 2019

On the Monday March 11 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com and BangTheBook.com for the first of two Handicapping the Hardwood segments for this week. The guys looked at the MAC, MEAC, Sun Belt, SWAC, ACC, Pac-12, A-10, Big East, and the Big 12 conference tournaments with picks, previews, and predictions.
Shooting backdrops, underdog stats, over/under records, and a comprehensive breakdown of the fields for all of these conference tournaments were heard on today’s show. The guys talked about attacking weak seeds, money line rollovers, and different scheduling quirks for all of these conference tournaments.

Monday Mailbag – March 11, 2019 Mar 11, 2019

On the Monday March 11 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke answered listener questions during the Monday Mailbag segment. He discussed baseball and college basketball primarily during this segment, as listeners asked about setting up models, market entry for the NCAA Tournament, and which books to read to learn about the business.
You can submit listener questions to @SkatingTripods on Twitter or email adam[at]bangthebook[dot]com to have your questions answered on a future segment of the show.

AL Central MLB Betting Preview with Host Adam Burke Mar 08, 2019

On the Friday March 8 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke took some time to break down the American League Central Division with a look at all five teams and some futures betting opportunities. Adam gave his picks, predictions, and thoughts on the season win totals and the outlooks for the Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, and Minnesota Twins.
Along with sharing his overall thoughts, Adam highlighted some individual players and pitchers that could have a big impact on how things for these teams this season and also discussed some game-by-game betting angles he’ll be looking to use to his advantage.

UFC Predictions with Pina – UFC Fight Night 146 Wichita: Lewis vs. dos Santos Mar 08, 2019

On the Friday March 8 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by UFC expert Christian Pina of the Sports Gambling Podcast and our weekly UFC analyst at BangTheBook.com for a breakdown of UFC Fight Night 146. The guys discussed this UFC on ESPN+ 4 event in Wichita by looking at the main event of Derrick Lewis vs. Junior dos Santos and several other fights on the card to get Christian’s best bets and analysis.
Not only will the Lewis vs. dos Santos fight stand out, but Christian also has high hopes for Zaleski vs. Millender, Price vs. Means, and Smolka vs. Schnell. He shared his predictions for the main card and the preliminary card and also talked about some over/under bets for these fights.

Interview with Ian Epstein of PropSwap for Buying and Selling Futures & Props Mar 08, 2019

On the Friday March 8 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Ian Epstein, one of the creators of PropSwap for a segment about one of the most interesting products in the sports betting industry. At PropSwap, bettors can buy and sell futures tickets and prop bets as a way to hedge their bets or as a way to get some investment at odds that are no longer offered by sportsbooks or may be even better than what the sportsbooks have to offer.
Adam and Ian talked about the vision for the idea, the purpose that PropSwap serves for buyers, sellers, and the sportsbooks, and about what makes it so unique in this ever-changing sports betting landscape.

Powers Picks – Duke and Zion Williamson, Conference Tournaments, West Coast Conference Mar 07, 2019

On the Thursday March 7 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers of BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. After working in some college football, as they always do, the guys talked college basketball, including Duke and Zion Williamson and conference tournaments.
The Arizona State spring game kicked off the spring cycle for college football and Brad shared his thoughts on how it went and also what types of things he’s looking to see in advance of the season. The guys then moved into college basketball to touch on Duke and Zion Williamson and what his absence could do to futures odds. They addressed conference tournament betting strategies and also looked at the West Coast Conference Tournament to find some betting angles.

Picks & Predictions with Tony George – Missouri Valley Conference Tournament & NBA Mar 07, 2019

On the Thursday March 7 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Tony George of Doc’s Sports for this week’s Picks & Predictions segment. The guys talked about the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, conference tournaments in general, and about NBA stats to use when handicapping.
Arch Madness is near and dear to Tony’s heart, so he gave us some good betting tips and angles on that conference. The guys also talked about general conference tournament betting strategies and then transitioned over to the NBA to talk about which stats pair well with the situational angles that Tony uses to handicap games.

MAAC, SoCon, America East, Colonial, & Summit Conference Tournament Picks & Predictions Mar 06, 2019

On the Wednesday March 6 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com and BangTheBook.com for the second Handicapping the Hardwood segment this week. The guys finished out their college basketball conference tournament previews with the MAAC, SoCon, America East, Colonial and the Summit with picks, predictions, and betting tips.
Money line rollovers, totals and ATS angles, and analysis came your way fast and furious as the guys hit these five conference tournaments to make sure that you are fully prepared for the fun that comes your way this week. Unlike Tuesday’s show, we’ve got some more lead time on these, so that should be better for listeners.
We’ll hit all 19 conference tournaments next week, so keep it tuned to BangTheBook Radio.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – Conference Tournament Betting Tips & Arnold Palmer Invitational Mar 06, 2019

On the Wednesday March 6 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. The guys took a look at some general conference tournament betting tips and strategies and also looked at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.
Adam and Wes discussed the back-to-back nature of conference tournaments and also some derivative betting opportunities as a result. The guys also looked at picks and predictions for this week’s PGA Tour event, which is a loaded field at Bay Hill for the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Patriot, Big South, Horizon, NEC, Ohio Valley, Missouri Valley, & West Coast Conference Tournaments Picks & Predictions Mar 05, 2019

On the Tuesday March 5 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks and BangTheBook.com for this week’s first of two Handicapping the Hardwood segments. The guys covered seven conference tournaments with betting odds, picks, and predictions for the Patriot League, Big South Conference, Horizon League, Northeast Conference, Ohio Valley Confence, Missouri Valley Conference, and the West Coast Conference.
That’s right. Seven conference tournament college basketball betting breakdowns on one show. You heard general conference tournament betting tips for sides and totals and those specific to the individual conferences, as the guys talked about their picks to win, money line rollovers, hedging opportunities, and so much more.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – College Basketball Betting Tips Conference Tournaments Mar 05, 2019

On the Tuesday March 5 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Capping the Card segment. The guys took a look at the end of the regular season in the major conferences and also talked some general conference tournament betting strategies and predictions.
Not all conferences have their tournaments this week and we don’t want to forget about those, so Adam and Ralph discussed the majors and the mid and low-majors that are not ready for the postseason just yet. They did talk about general conference tournament betting picks and strategies and looked at Ralph’s top situational and technical plays of the week.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – NHL, Conference Tournaments, NASCAR, & Arnold Palmer Invitational Mar 04, 2019

On the Monday March 4 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline for the Betting the Board segment. The guys talked post-Trade Deadline bumps in the NHL, conference tournaments, the new NASCAR rules package and its impact, and the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.
Brian kindly agreed to switch days with us this week so that we can wait out the sportsbooks for additional conference tournament odds for Kyle Hunter’s segments on Handicapping the Hardwood this week. That’s why the guys took a look at Monday’s NHL card and also what we saw in the aftermath of the Trade Deadline, what the new aerodynamics mean for NASCAR bettors, and this week’s PGA Tour event, which has a stacked field in the Sunshine State.

Monday Mailbag – March 4, 2019 Mar 04, 2019

On the Monday March 4 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke answered your listener questions during the Monday Mailbag segment. Adam also talked about today as the launch of his MLB betting content for the upcoming season at BangTheBook.com, so be sure to check that out.
Inquiring minds wanted to know about NCAA Tournament futures odds overall, how Adam got his start in the business, when The Bettor’s Box will make its return, what the deciding factors are for fade/follow MLB teams and pitchers, and why mid-range college basketball underdogs are such a good bet.
If you ever have questions for the Monday Mailbag segment, send them to @SkatingTripods on Twitter or email adam[at]bangthebook[dot]com.

Handicapping the Hardwood – MEAC, Games for the Weekend of March 2-3, 2019, & Atlantic Sun Tournament Mar 01, 2019

On the Friday March 1 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s second Handicapping the Hardwood segment. The guys finished their conference breakdowns with the MEAC, gave some initial thoughts on conference tournaments, and then talked about this weekend’s action, including the highly anticipated Kentucky vs. Tennessee rematch, as well as the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament.
The MEAC is the worst conference in college hoops, but we have now covered all the conferences on the show. Adam and Kyle surveyed the Pac-12 after Washington’s loss and then gave out some general conference tournament betting tips in advance of the start of those next week. Five games for this weekend were discussed, including Kentucky vs. Tennessee, Austin Peay vs. Murray State, and Nevada vs. Utah State.
To wrap up the show, the guys discussed the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament.

UFC Predictions with Pina – UFC 235 Las Vegas Jones vs. Smith Mar 01, 2019

On the Friday March 1 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Christian Pina of the Gambling Podcast and weekly contributor to BangTheBook.com for a look at UFC 235. The guys highlighted the title fights of Jon Jones vs. Anthony Smith and Tyron Woodley vs. Kamaru Usman and also looked at the other 10 fights on the card.
Jones is a huge favorite over Smith. Is an upset possible? Will Woodley maintain control of the title? What about the rest of the card? Christian had a lot of good betting thoughts on the title fights and also on the remaining fights that are split between PPV, ESPN, and UFC Fight Pass, including his top picks on the card and some good underdog betting opportunities.

Powers Picks – Heisman Trophy Futures & College Basketball Betting Tips for Senior Day Feb 28, 2019

On the Thursday February 28 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers of BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. The guys talked about Heisman Trophy betting odds, answered listener questions on bankroll management and maximizing value, and talked Senior Day in college basketball.
Brad had some very interesting information on the Heisman Trophy and what it takes to win the award, along with his first investment into that betting market. The guys talked about bankroll management by sport and also about maximizing value when lines move in your favor. Senior Day is a big talking point and Brad had some interesting thoughts for how to handle those emotional college basketball games.

Picks & Predictions with Tony George – Late-Season College Basketball Betting Tips & NBA Feb 28, 2019

On the Thursday February 28 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Tony George of Doc’s Sports for this week’s Picks & Predictions segment. The guys discussed listener questions about bankroll management by sport and also maximizing value when lines move in your favor, small conference regular season betting, and the NBA as an afterthought at this time of the year.
Listener questions about unit sizes for different sports and hedging and middling started off the segment and the guys also discussed betting just before conference tournaments and whether or not the NBA market is yielding more value at this time of the year with so many people focused on college basketball as conference tournaments and March Madness draw near.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – Listener Questions, College Basketball, & Honda Classic Feb 27, 2019

On the Wednesday February 27 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Wes Reynolds, @WesReynolds1 on Twitter, for the Wednesday Wagering segment. The guys revisited listener questions about bankroll management by sport, the concept of value in sports betting, late-season college basketball betting, and this week’s PGA Tour event, the Honda Classic.
Wes is a high-volume, multi-sport handicapper, so his thoughts on bankroll management and unit size per sport were rather interesting to get on today’s show. Closing line value, middling, and hedging were also topics of conversation. Wes had some interesting thoughts on Tuesday’s college basketball card that led to a discussion about Wednesday’s and beyond. Finally, the guys gave their golf picks and thoughts for the Honda Classic at PGA National.

AL East MLB Betting Preview with Host Adam Burke Feb 27, 2019

On the Wednesday February 27 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke took center stage and gave his thoughts on the American League East Division for the upcoming 2019 season. Adam went in-depth with the Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees, Rays, and Jays to discuss betting angles, season win totals, and players to watch on a daily basis for this season.
Adam will be doing these division breakdowns as time permits on the show, so you want to keep it tuned to BangTheBook Radio in the lead-up to the season. This is a peak at what you can expect in the MLB Betting Guide that will be released next week. Adam talked about some intriguing stats and trends from last season, looked into regression candidates, and isolated pitchers to watch for each team that you can look to fade or follow.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – College Basketball Late-Season Betting Tips Feb 26, 2019

On the Tuesday February 26 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Capping the Card segment. The guys talked about college basketball betting tips for the last week of the regular season in small conferences, what this week means for big conferences, futures betting, and Ralph’s top situational and technical plays of the week.
The guys also revisited a listener question from Monday’s Mailbag about bankroll management across different sports and some of the strategies that are involved in that. The regular season is coming to a close for the small conferences this week, so Adam and Ralph touched on some betting angles there and also looked at the major conferences and what these last regular season games mean.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – NHL Trade Deadline, NASCAR, & Honda Classic Feb 26, 2019

On the Tuesday February 26 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for this week’s Betting the Board segment. Please excuse the small sound issues for the first couple minutes of the segment with Brian.
This has become a grab bag segment for us, as the guys recapped the NHL Trade Deadline and talked betting angles, discussed NASCAR, and handicapped the Honda Classic PGA Tour event at PGA National.
The NHL Trade Deadline allowed teams to fill holes for the playoff push and created new holes for the sellers. Adam and Brian broke down the Deadline to find NHL betting advantages and also isolate some teams and spots that could be present this week. They talked about the new NASCAR rules package and took an early look at this week’s Pennzoil 400 out in Las Vegas. Finally, the Honda Classic has a much weaker field than other recent events, which could create some value this week at PGA National.

Handicapping the Hardwood – America East, Northeast Conference, & Games for Week of February 25, 2019 Feb 25, 2019

On the Monday February 25 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s Handicapping the Hardwood segment. The guys talked about the America East Conference, the Northeast Conference, and games for this week as the regular season starts to draw to a close.
Adam and Kyle continued their conference breakdowns with two leagues that are way under the radar in the America East and the NEC. It was easy to combine those two, both geographically and because there are a small number of relevant teams. They also talked about some fade/follow teams and also previewed games for this week, including Syracuse vs. North Carolina and Minnesota vs. Northwestern.

Monday Mailbag February 25, 2019 Feb 25, 2019

On the Monday February 25 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke answered listener questions on the Monday Mailbag segment. Listener questions covered a wide range of topics, including bankroll management across different sports, the Home Run King odds, the impact of a pitch clock in baseball, the Cubs’ PECOTA projection, pneumonia vs. 0-12, closing line value, Robert Kraft, and what “value” actually is in betting.
This was a great set of questions and others came in that we can expand on this Friday and next week as conference tournaments get going regarding money line rollovers and betting conference tournament games. Send Monday Mailbag questions to Adam on Twitter @SkatingTripods or adam[at]bangthebook[dot]com via email.

UFC Predictions with Pina – Fight Night 145 Prague Blachowicz vs. Santos Feb 22, 2019

As a special edition of BangTheBook Radio for this week, host Adam Burke broke down UFC Fight Night 145 in Prague, Czech Republic with Christian Pina of the Gambling Podcast on Friday February 22. With Adam out sick most of the week, the decision was made to get some more content out to our listeners and that included this standalone UFC betting segment.
The guys talked about some of the betting considerations with an event in a new locale. They looked at the main event between Jan Blachowicz and Thiago Santos, as well as Stefan Struve vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima. They talked about Lucie Pudilova and the uncertainly for the only Czech fighter on the card and discussed things like handicapping a missed weight and looking ahead to an upcoming card.

Handicapping the Hardwood – Patriot League & Weekend of February 22-24 Feb 22, 2019

On the Friday February 22 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke returned from his bout with pneumonia to chat with Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com about the Patriot League and this weekend’s college basketball betting action. The guys discussed teams like Bucknell and Lehigh as standouts in the Patriot and looked at the conference as a whole for this season.
After touching on a couple of fade/follow teams, the guys dug into five games for this weekend, including Tennessee vs. LSU, a potential letdown spot for North Carolina against Florida State, and Michigan State vs. Michigan in the Big Ten.

Handicapping the Hardwood – Southland Conference, Duke vs. UNC, and Betting Tips for the Week of February 18 Feb 18, 2019

On the Monday February 18 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke talked with professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s first of two Handicapping the Hardwood segments. The guys discussed a few of today’s Monday Mailbag question, the Southland Conference, fade/follow and regression teams, and some games for this week, including North Carolina vs. Duke.
Questions about college basketball key numbers and pace wars started off today’s segment. Then the guys discussed the Southland Conference and looked at a league where being a good defensive team is enough to get by. They talked about regression candidates and follow and fade teams across four conferences and then hit four games for this week, including Maryland vs. Iowa and UNC vs. Duke.

Monday Mailbag Listener Questions February 18, 2019 Feb 18, 2019

On the Monday February 18 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke answered listener questions in the Monday Mailbag segment on a variety of different topics, including key numbers in college basketball, hedging, and the future of sportsbooks. We’ll be doing the Monday Mailbag as we go forward, so you can send questions to Adam via Twitter (@SkatingTripods) or via email to adam[at]bangthebook[dot]com.
On this first segment, Adam soldiered his way through despite an illness to touch on the future of sportsbooks and the sports betting industry, key numbers in college basketball, hedging and futures betting, NFL totals modeling, and determining how a pace war is going to end up.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Podcast – Big South & Weekend Games for February 16-17 Feb 15, 2019

On the Friday February 15 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com and BangTheBook.com for the second Handicapping the Hardwood segment this week. The guys talked Big South Conference, new scheduling for Conference USA, and five games for this weekend, including Oklahoma vs. TCU and Tennessee vs. Kentucky.
The Big South Conference wasn’t regularly lined until this season, but it’s one of the few we haven’t talked about yet. The guys dug into the teams and ranked them to see who will likely participate in the NCAA Tournament and looked at some spots for the rest of the regular season. Conference USA’s hybrid schedule takes a new twist and it is a big weekend in college hoops with a top-five matchup and some big bubble decisions.

UFC Predictions with Pina – UFC on ESPN 1 Ngannou vs. Velasquez Feb 15, 2019

On the Friday February 15 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Christian Pina, our UFC writer and one of the top UFC bettors in the business, for a breakdown of UFC on ESPN 1 with a main event of Francis Ngannou and Cain Velasquez.
Along with analysis of the main event, the guys broke down several other picks and predictions from Christian on the show. This is a strong card and features a lot of interesting fights, lines, and actionable matchups. Christian had strong takes on his favorite fights and also gave us analysis on the other bouts on the schedule.

Powers Picks – College Football, NBA All-Star Game, and College Basketball Feb 14, 2019

On the Thursday February 14 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. Adam and Brad talked about preparing for the 2019 CFB season, the NBA All-Star Game, and perceptions of top teams and their college basketball futures odds.
Bill Connelly’s college football season previews are rolling out, well in advance of other preseason mags, so those are required reading for all college football bettors. Brad talked about what he takes from those and also about how they affect his prep. The NBA All-Star Game yields some betting opportunities, but the majority of the rest of the segment was on college hoops, as the guys discussed the NCAA Committee reveal to uncover overrated and underrated teams. They parlayed that into a talk about futures betting and this weekend’s card.

Picks & Predictions with Tony George – NBA First Half Betting & College Basketball Revenge Games Feb 14, 2019

On the Thursday February 14 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Tony George of Doc’s Sports for this week’s Picks & Predictions segment. The guys took a look at Tony’s very profitable first half betting strategy and college basketball rematch and revenge games.
Along with a look at the first half betting opportunities in the derivatives market, the guys talked about tonight’s three games in advance of the All-Star Break. They also looked at rematches and revenge games in conference play in the college basketball season.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Podcast – SWAC & Games for Week of February 13 Feb 13, 2019

On the Wednesday February 13 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s first of two Handicapping the Hardwood segments. Adam and Kyle talked about the SWAC, looked at some regression candidates, and also discussed four games coming up this week.
The guys chatted about a conference that hasn’t been lined regularly up until this season in the SWAC and ranked the teams. They also looked at some regression candidates that can help you cash tickets in the short-term and the long-term. Finally, they looked at some games coming up this week, including Murray State vs. Austin Peay and Toledo vs. Buffalo.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – College Basketball & Genesis Open Feb 13, 2019

On the Wednesday February 13 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. The guys discussed how to handicap the highly-ranked teams in light of the dog days of winter and also broke down the Genesis Open at Riviera Country Club.
This was one of the stronger segments with Wes that we’ve had this season, as the guys talked about motivations for “fat and happy” teams and also touched on some of the situational spots with the big boys of college basketball. They also had a strong golf segment for the Genesis Open with an elite field and a lot of good betting considerations on the board.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – ACC, Missouri Valley, & Free College Basketball Picks Feb 12, 2019

On the Tuesday February 12 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Capping the Card segment. The guys dug deep into the ACC, Missouri Valley, and touched on Ralph’s top situational and technical plays of the week.
The ACC is top-heavy, but don’t forget about the middle of the pack and the upset potential that those teams have based on situational spots or their talent levels. Adam and Ralph checked in on teams like Florida State, Clemson, and NC State with that in mind. They also looked at the Missouri Valley Conference and some totals betting angles there before wrapping up with Ralph’s top situational and technical plays of the week.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – NASCAR, NHL and Genesis Open Feb 12, 2019

On the Tuesday February 12 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline for this week’s Betting the Board segment. The guys chatted about NASCAR betting, the big card in the NHL for Tuesday night and also broke down the Genesis Open at Riviera with a star-studded PGA Tour field.
NASCAR is back in full swing this week with the Daytona 500, so Adam and Brian touched on that with some betting tips and analysis. The guys then looked at tonight’s big NHL card with some tips that will help this evening and beyond. Finally, they talked about a loaded tournament at Riviera and some of Brian’s favorite betting options.

UFC 234 Melbourne Whittaker vs. Gastelum Picks & Predictions with Christian Pina Feb 08, 2019

We didn't do a full show on the Friday February 8 edition of BangTheBook Radio, but we didn't want to leave you empty-handed going into the weekend. As a result, host Adam Burke got together with Christian Pina of the Sports Gambling Podcast and our BangTheBook UFC writer to talk about UFC 234. It isn't a great card, but we made a great segment out of it by discussing the different betting tools and strategies that are at your disposal within this market. The guys talked about some arbitrage opportunities and some parlay betting options for the fights.
Christian did share his top fight opinions and broke down the main event between Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum and also talked about the other fights on the card, including Israel Adesanya vs. Anderson Silva and Smilin' Sam Alvey's matchup.

Powers Picks – CFB National Signing Day & Big Ten College Basketball Betting Tips Feb 07, 2019

On the Thursday February 7 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. The guys talked about college football National Signing Day and looked at the big winners and losers and also talked Big Ten college hoops.
Even though freshmen won’t all make an impact next season, recruiting rankings should be a part of your college football handicapping process. Adam and Brad discussed the implications of signing day and some of the programs that brought in good classes and those that didn’t. They also took a look at the Big Ten in college basketball to see what’s wrong with Michigan State and surveyed the rest of the conference.

MLB Betting Tips with Host Adam Burke – PECOTA Projections and Season Win Totals Feb 07, 2019

On the Thursday February 7 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was forced into MLB action after a late cancellation by Tony George to chat MLB season win totals and PECOTA projections. We’ll be doing a lot more MLB betting stuff as we go forward on the shows and Adam gave his thoughts on where the PECOTA projections fall short and what considerations bettors need to make when looking to follow them.
He talked about what is most important for PECOTA and why it has actually created some new value in the season win total market. He also touched briefly on a couple of teams whose projections are too low and those that might be too high.

Handicapping the Hardwood – MAAC and College Basketball Predictions for the Weekend of February 8-10 Feb 06, 2019

On the Wednesday February 6 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s second Handicapping the Hardwood segment. The guys took a deep dive into one of Kyle’s favorite conferences, the MAAC, and also took a look at this weekend’s most intriguing betting matchups.
The MAAC is a conference with a lot of pace wars and a lot of teams that Kyle has had success with, so it was a great league to cover on this show. The guys talked about situational spots and also some advantages and disadvantages for those teams. They also looked at some games for this weekend, including the rematch between Duke and Virginia.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – NBA Trade Deadline, CBB Revenge, & Pebble Beach Pro-Am Feb 06, 2019

On the Wednesday February 6 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. The guys talked NBA betting around the Trade Deadline and All-Star Break, college basketball revenge spots, and the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
The NBA Trade Deadline makes it hard for teams and players to focus, which makes a notoriously tough market even more challenging for bettors. Adam and Wes tried to sort through that and also the period before the All-Star Break. College basketball rematches are rolling around now, so the guys discussed what to look for in that second meeting. Finally, the Pebble Beach Pro-Am is a unique event and a unique handicap, which is why Wes was the perfect guy to ask about it and his picks for the tournament.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – Ivy League and WAC College Basketball Feb 05, 2019

On the Tuesday February 5 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels for this week’s Capping the Card segment. Our conference college basketball betting breakdowns continued with the Ivy League and the WAC and Ralph also shared top free picks of the week for our listeners.
The Ivy League and the WAC are conferences that are way under the radar, but there are some excellent situational betting angles in these two leagues. Ralph discussed his ranks of the teams in the two conferences and the guys also looked at those all-important betting tips. Ralph also shared his top situational and technical plays for this week in college hoops.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – NHL & Pebble Beach Pro-Am Feb 05, 2019

On the Tuesday February 5 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing for the Betting the Board segment. The guys did some catch-up in the NHL and looked at Tuesday night’s card and also broke down their picks and betting angles for the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
First period overs have been rather profitable and sportsbooks have taken notice with heavy juice on the number. What has led to this phenomenon? The guys also talked about Tuesday’s big card, including Wild vs. Sabres and also Golden Knights vs. Lightning. They also discussed weekend afternoon games and the betting angles associated with those.
Finally, the Pebble Beach Pro-Am is a unique event with pros and amateurs and celebrities, three courses, and a reason for players to take this year’s event more seriously than in the past. Adam and Brian gave their predictions and some other betting angles.

Handicapping the Hardwood – Horizon League & Week of February 4, 2019 Feb 04, 2019

On the Monday February 4 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com and BangTheBook.com for the Handicapping the Hardwood segment. The guys talked Horizon League per listener request, looked at fade/follow and regression teams, and previewed for games for this week.
The Horizon League has some interesting history and some good betting spots to consider. Along with looking at those, Kyle gave us his rank of the teams in that league and some of the things that he handicaps. The guys also looked at a couple of regression candidates and some fade and follow teams before looking at this week’s betting opportunities, including Kansas vs. Kansas State and LSU vs. Mississippi State.

NFL Season in Review & Offseason Preview with Joe Everett Feb 04, 2019

On the Monday February 4 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Joe Everett of NFL Draft Bible and DraftScouts for a recap of the 2018 NFL season and a look ahead to the offseason. The guys looked at yesterday’s Super Bowl and recapped some of what we saw before looking ahead to the offseason to see which teams could make a significant push.
The Patriots grabbed another title over the Rams, who looked bad, but had another successful season. After assessing those two teams, Adam and Joe looked at some of next year’s hopefuls and evaluated what teams can do over the spring and summer months to put themselves in a position to be in Miami next year for Super Bowl LIV.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook – Super Bowl LIII and Prop Bets Feb 01, 2019

On the Friday February 1 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook for this week’s version of The Odds Report. The guys had a lot to talk about with Super Bowl LIII, as they hit sharp action on the side, total, derivatives, and props and also had a long discussion about the betting line.
Patriots money has been hot and heavy at most places, though DSI was fortunate enough to get back a bet to balance the action. The guys talked about the mindset of the risk managers in the business for this big game and about how the prop betting market can be a big help for balancing risk and minimizing exposure.
It’s been great to chat with Brent all season and we look forward to the fall to do it all again.

UFC Fight Night 144 Fortaleza Picks and Predictions with Christian Pina Feb 01, 2019

On the Friday February 1 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Christian Pina, our new UFC writer, to break down UFC Fight Night 144. This fight card in Fortaleza, Brazil features a main event of Raphael Assuncao and Marlon Moraes and some other intriguing matchups. Christian shared some of his thoughts on the main card and the guys also discussed market entry and arbitrage opportunities when it comes to betting on the UFC.

Handicapping the Hardwood – Super Bowl LIII Props, SoCon, & Weekend Games Feb 01, 2019

On the Friday February 1 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for the Handicapping the Hardwood segment. Though we primarily focus on college basketball, Adam and Kyle talked about Super Bowl 53 props and the side and total before looking at SoCon college hoops and the games for this weekend.
The props discussion was short, but sweet, as the guys touched on some betting options that they like for the big game and also final thoughts on the side and total. Our conference breakdowns continued with a look at the Southern Conference, aka the SoCon, where teams like Furman and Wofford have been making some noise and others are knocking on the door. Finally, they talked weekend games UNC vs. Louisville and Oregon State vs. Utah.

Powers Picks – Super Bowl LIII Prop Bets & West Coast Conference College Basketball Jan 31, 2019

On the Thursday January 31 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers of BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. On this segment, the guys talked about Super Bowl LIII prop bets and predictions for Patriots vs. Rams and also took a look at the West Coast Conference in college basketball.
Before launching into the Super Bowl, Adam and Brad spent a little bit of time on college football to chat about some of the interesting nuggets that Brad has found in his research. With the Super Bowl, they talked about prop bets, side and total predictions, and had some fun with the big game. With college hoops, we continued our conference breakdowns with a look at the West Coast Conference, where Gonzaga is far and away the top team.

Picks & Predictions with Tony George – Super Bowl LIII Prop Bets & Missouri Valley Conference College Basketball Jan 31, 2019

On the Friday January 31 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Tony George of Doc’s Sports for this week’s Picks & Predictions segment. The guys took a deep dive into Super Bowl LIII prop bets for Patriots vs. Rams and also took an updated look at the Missouri Valley Conference in college hoops.
Tony has been moving some money on prop bets in the lead-up to the game, so he discussed his favorite ones with us and also gave some updated thoughts on the side and total for the game. On the college basketball side, the balance of power has shifted in the Missouri Valley since we last talked, so the guys updated what has been happening and looked at some betting tips for the future.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – Super Bowl LIII Props & Waste Management Phoenix Open Jan 30, 2019

On the Wednesday January 30 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds, @WesReynolds1 on Twitter, for the Wednesday Wagering segment. The guys talked all things prop betting for Super Bowl LIII and also talked about the Waste Management Phoenix Open with Wes’s prop betting picks.
The guys looked at player and team props for the big game between the Patriots and Rams and also discussed the game props that Wes will look to take advantage of for the Super Bowl. They talked about outright picks for the Phoenix Open, a very unique event with a tough course and a tough crowd.
Finally, Adam wrapped up this segment with some important remarks on #BellLetsTalk Day.

Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard – Super Bowl LIII Prop Betting Tips Jan 30, 2019

On the Wednesday January 30 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Sports Wagering Talk segment. Adam and Bryan talked all things props for Super Bowl LIII between the Patriots and the Rams and also discussed the side, total, and money line for the big game.
The guys left no stone unturned today as they talked about Bryan’s prop betting strategies for team and player props and also about what he’s looking to capitalize on for the game props. They discussed bankroll management from a prop betting standpoint in terms of bet sizing and also about Bryan’s last-minute suggestions for bettors late to the party.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – Super Bowl 53 Patriots vs. Rams, CAA College Basketball Jan 29, 2019

On the Tuesday January 29 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels for this week’s Capping the Card segment. The guys looked at prop betting options for Super Bowl LIII and also took a deep dive into the Colonial Athletic Association as our conference breakdowns continued.
Ralph had some thoughts on the props for the Super Bowl, including some historical results on some of your favorite props. The guys also dug into the CAA in college hoops to see how those teams stack up and to find some betting angles. Ralph also shared his top situational and technical plays of the week with us.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – Super Bowl LIII, NHL, & Waste Management Phoenix Open Jan 29, 2019

On the Tuesday January 29 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline for the Betting the Board segment. The guys talked Super Bowl LIII, with a focus on prop bets, the NHL after the All-Star Break, and the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Brian had a lot of prop betting thoughts for us across a lot of the different options that are out there for the New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Rams matchup. The guys also hit on the NHL and a staggered return to action and looked at predictions and outright winners for the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale.

Handicapping the Hardwood – Summit League & Week of January 28 Jan 28, 2019

On the Monday January 28 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s first Handicapping the Hardwood segment. After checking in briefly on Super Bowl LIII, the guys talked Summit League, regression candidates, fade/follow, and four games for the Week of January 28 in college basketball.
The guys had a lot of different talking points in the Summit League, including some betting angles for you to consider. The regression candidates and the fade/follow have done quite well of late and we’re also watching the schedule for some good betting spots coming up, including Lipscomb vs. Liberty, Wisconsin vs. Nebraska, and a home-and-home with UAB and MTSU.

NFL Week in Review & Super Bowl LIII Patriots vs. Rams Preview Jan 28, 2019

On the Monday January 28 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Joe Everett of NFL Draft Bible and DraftScouts for a breakdown of Super Bowl LIII. The guys talked about the prop betting market with Joe’s scouting and talent evaluation background serving as a different perspective for the big game.
Adam and Joe talked about side, total, and money line, but focused most heavily on the prop betting market to find mismatches at the skill positions and in the trenches. The guys looked at some individual matchups that you can look to exploit to pick up some winners betting props on running backs, wide receivers, quarterbacks, and individual defensive players.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook – Super Bowl LIII Patriots vs. Rams Jan 27, 2019

On the Friday January 25 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent from DSI Sportsbook for this week’s version of The Odds Report. With two weeks of betting before the Super Bowl, Adam and Brent discussed the sharp action that has been seen so far and the risk management side of props.
We did have sharp action on Super Bowl 53 to discuss on today’s segment, as the guys talked about a money line bet and also a derivative play on the total. They also discussed the mindset that goes into managing risk for two weeks with changing limits, all the prop betting options, and a heavy betting handle with a lot of backloaded action.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Betting Podcast – Weekend of January 25 Jan 25, 2019

On the Friday January 25 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s second Handicapping the Hardwood segment. The guys talked about the Big West Conference, a couple of regression teams, and four games for this weekend, including Michigan State vs. Purdue.
We continued our conference breakdowns on today’s show by focusing on the Big West Conference. Adam and Kyle talked about some betting strategies, how these teams are ranked, and some good stats and angles to use in this conference. They also looked four games for this weekend, with Iowa State vs. Ole Miss, that huge Big Ten game, and a couple under the radar matchups.

Powers Picks – Super Bowl LIII Patriots vs. Rams and Pac-12 College Basketball Jan 24, 2019

On the Thursday January 24 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers of BradPowersSports.com for this week’s Powers Picks segment. Adam and Brad discussed initial thoughts on Super Bowl LIII, the line movement we’ve seen so far, prop betting strategies, and then the Pac-12 in college basketball.
Brad had some thoughts on the opening numbers and the initial action for the Super Bowl between the Patriots and Rams and the guys also talked a little bit about why they think the line is moving and what will happen as we go forward. They discussed the prop betting strategies required to conquer the 800+ prop bets that we’ll see out there in the market. Finally, the Pac-12 is a mess of a conference, but somebody has to emerge. Is it a one-bid league? Who is the team best positioned to make a nice run?

Picks & Predictions with Tony George – Super Bowl 53, NBA Injuries, SEC vs. Big 12 Challenge Jan 24, 2019

On the Thursday January 24 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Tony George from Doc’s Sports for the Picks & Predictions segment. Adam and Tony discussed Super Bowl 53 and the initial line movement, what injuries like the one suffered by Victor Oladipo mean in the NBA, and the SEC vs. Big 12 Challenge in college basketball.
Early sharp movement seems to favor the Rams. Is that something that Tony agrees with? When will we see another wave of money? How is Tony organizing his prop betting strategies? On the NBA side, the Pacers are down a superstar. What does that mean in terms of adjustments? Will other Eastern Conference contenders smell blood? On the college basketball side, Kansas vs. Kentucky highlights the SEC vs. Big 12 Challenge. Adam and Tony discussed the teams involved and talked about how they stack up against each other.

Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard – Super Bowl LIII Patriots vs. Rams & Second Half CBB Betting Jan 23, 2019

On the Wednesday January 23 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Sports Wagering Talk segment. The guys hit on Super Bowl LIII with a discussion of the early lines and how to organize your thoughts for betting the props market. They also touched on some second half college basketball betting strategies.
Adam and Bryan discussed finding value in the props market with game and player props and talked about what stats and trends you want to consider when it comes to looking at those alternative ways of betting the Super Bowl.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – Super Bowl LIII, Farmers Insurance Open & Purdue vs. Ohio State Jan 23, 2019

On the Wednesday January 23 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds, @WesReynolds1 on Twitter, for the Wednesday Wagering segment. The guys talked about Super Bowl LIII and prop betting, the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, and tonight’s Purdue vs. Ohio State matchup.
With the Super Bowl, Adam and Wes discussed the initial line movement that we’ve seen and about some of the thought processes for the big game. They also touched on a strategy for tackling all of the prop bets that will be posted. The Farmers Insurance Open has a really strong field and Wes had a strong set of opinions with his picks. Finally, what’s the deal with Ohio State and why do they keep getting so much respect? Wes answered with his thoughts on tonight’s game vs. Purdue.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – Super Bowl LIII, Big East & Horizon League College Basketball Jan 22, 2019

On the Tuesday January 22 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Capping the Card segment. Adam and Ralph discussed the early betting odds and line moves for Super Bowl LIII and continued our conference breakdowns by talking about the Big East and the Horizon League.
The line for Patriots vs. Rams has been bouncing around a little bit and the guys gave their thoughts on that and talked about when to enter the market for the Super Bowl. Then it was all about college basketball, as the guys looked at the Big East and the Horizon League in deep detail to showcase some betting angles, situational spots, and to rank the teams in those leagues. Ralph’s top plays for Tuesday night wrapped up the segment.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – Super Bowl LIII, Horse Racing, & Farmers Insurance Open Jan 22, 2019

On the Tuesday January 22 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for this week’s Betting the Board segment. Adam and Brian talked about initial Super Bowl LIII thoughts, the Road to the Kentucky Derby, and the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.
We’ve seen some movement already on the Super Bowl, so Adam got Brian’s take on what we’ve seen so far and what we will see going forward. The guys also took a look at some very early Kentucky Derby odds and passed along some tips for how to bet on horse racing. Then they talked about Tiger Woods’s return to the PGA Tour with this week’s Farmers Insurance Open and Brian gave out his favorite picks for this event.

Handicapping the Hardwood – Big Sky Conference & Week of January 21, 2019 Jan 21, 2019

On the Monday January 21 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s Handicapping the Hardwood segment. Adam and Kyle took a deep dive into the Big Sky Conference, talked some follow and fade teams, and previewed four games for this week in college basketball betting.
Be sure to check out Kyle’s daily college basketball picks article at BangTheBook.com and also to catch both segments on BangTheBook Radio throughout the week. The guys looked at two regression candidates in Conference USA and also went way under the radar for today’s fade and follow programs. Texas Tech vs. Kansas State, Bowling Green vs. Eastern Michigan, Marshall vs. Louisiana Tech, and NC State vs. Louisville were the four games under the spotlight, with one a possible look-ahead to a premium play.

NFL Week in Review & Super Bowl LIII Preview with Joe Everett Jan 21, 2019

On the Monday January 21 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Joe Everett of DraftScouts and Insider Football for the NFL Week in Review & Super Bowl LIII Preview. Adam and Joe recapped what we saw in the conference championship games and gave some initial thoughts on the matchups that matter for Patriots vs. Rams on February 3.
The guys looked back at Rams vs. Saints and Patriots vs. Chiefs to talk about some of the different things that the winners were able to exploit and also discussed what the two-week layoff means for Sean McVay, who hasn’t done this before, and Bill Belichick, who has done this a lot. They also talked about the X’s and O’s to pay attention to as you start to think about prop bets.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Podcast – Sun Belt, Virginia vs. Duke, and Other Saturday Games Jan 18, 2019

On the Friday January 18 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for this week’s second Handicapping the Hardwood segment. On this segment, the guys took a deep dive into the Sun Belt Conference, tackled regression candidates, and looked at four Saturday games, including Virginia vs. Duke.
The Sun Belt is a conference where some good money can be made because of the small talent gaps and the good travel spots, so that was a primary focus as we keep breaking down the conferences. The guys also talked about some regression candidates and some fade and follow teams for the short-term and the long-term. Finally, they discussed four games for Saturday, including Virginia vs. Duke, Oklahoma vs. Texas, and a couple of really noteworthy scheduling spots.

UFC Fight Night 143 Cejudo vs. Dillashaw Preview & Picks with Christian Pina Jan 18, 2019

On the Friday January 18 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Christian Pina of the Sports Gambling Podcast, who is also a new UFC contributor to BangTheBook.com, for a breakdown of UFC Fight Night 143. This UFC Brooklyn fight card is the first on ESPN and has a main event of Henry Cejudo and TJ Dillashaw.
Adam and Christian looked at the main card fights to find some betting value and discussed some of Christian’s favorite betting opportunities up and down the card, including the Paige VanZant vs. Rachael Ostovich fight and also a very live underdog on the preliminary card.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook – NFL Playoffs Conference Championship Games Jan 18, 2019

On the Friday January 18 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent from DSI Sportsbook for this week’s version of The Odds Report. The guys talked about Rams vs. Saints and Patriots vs. Chiefs to see where sharp action has come in and where these lines will move as we approach kickoff.
The guys also talked about potential Super Bowl LIII look-ahead lines based on what we’re seeing for these games and who advances to the big game in Atlanta in two weeks time.

Powers Picks – NFC Championship, AFC Championship, & College Basketball ACC & SEC Jan 17, 2019

On the Thursday January 17 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke crammed a lot into this Powers Picks segment with Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com. Adam and Brad hit on Rams vs. Saints, Patriots vs. Chiefs, and talked in-depth about the ACC and the SEC in college basketball.
The NFL season is winding down, but the three biggest games of the NFL playoffs are left. The NFC Championship with New Orleans hosting Los Angeles is an interesting handicap and so is the AFC Championship with Kansas City hosting New England. Along with picks and predictions for those two games, Adam and Brad continued out conference betting breakdowns with thoughts on the ACC and the SEC with top teams like Virginia, Duke, Kentucky, and Florida.

Picks & Predictions with Tony George – Conference Championship Games and NBA Jan 17, 2019

On the Thursday January 17 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Tony George from Doc’s Sports for this week’s Picks and Predictions segment. The guys broke down the NFC Championship, AFC Championship, and did a “How To” guide for betting on the NBA using specific examples from tonight’s games.
Rams vs. Saints and Patriots vs. Chiefs are drawing all of the headlines this week in the sports world and we’ve been getting opinions on those games throughout the week. On this segment, we got Tony’s thoughts on the NFL playoff matchups. We also got some NBA betting tips on three situations that you’ll see a lot in the Association on a regular basis. The guys hit on Pacers vs. 76ers, Kings vs. Hornets, and Suns vs. Raptors as three scheduling spots you can take advantage of in the NBA.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – NFL Playoffs, Big Ten CBB, & Golf Jan 16, 2019

On the Wednesday January 16 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. The guys talked about Rams vs. Saints and Patriots vs. Chiefs, as well as Big Ten college basketball, and the Desert Classic and Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship in golf.
The guys looked at the line movement and the interesting betting odds for the NFC Championship and AFC Championship. They also talked about what to do with the Big Ten after standouts Michigan and Michigan State from a day-to-day betting standpoint. They also talked about updated tournament odds for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and the upcoming Desert Classic that starts on Thursday.

Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard – NFL Playoffs & MLB Jan 16, 2019

On the Wednesday January 16 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Sports Wagering Talk segment. The guys broke down Rams vs. Saints and Patriots vs. Chiefs and then discussed their MLB season preparations.
We’re crowdsourcing opinions all week on the NFC Championship Game and the AFC Championship Game, so it only made sense to get Bryan’s thoughts on today’s show. Along with his breakdowns of those two games, the guys talked about the MLB season win totals market and some starting points for those looking to dive in.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – NFL Playoffs and College Basketball Jan 15, 2019

On the Tuesday January 15 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels from WagerTalk.com. Adam and Ralph discussed the NFL playoffs conference championship games and college basketball with conference play well underway.
Ralph gave us a different perspective on the two NFL games to open up the show with his thoughts on Rams vs. Saints and Patriots vs. Chiefs. Then the guys moved into college hoops, as they looked at the best and worst ATS teams so far this season, teams that have gotten better or worse with conference play, and Ralph’s top situational and technical plays for Tuesday night’s action.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – Conference Championships, NHL Futures, & Desert Classic Golf Jan 15, 2019

On the Tuesday January 15 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline for this week’s Betting the Board segment. Adam and Brian discussed the AFC and NFC Championship Games, some NHL futures, and the Desert Classic PGA Tour event on today’s episode.
Rams vs. Saints and Patriots vs. Chiefs are the two NFL playoff games on tap for Sunday. We’ve seen some line movement already and should see more, which Adam and Brian discussed, along with some betting tips and angles to consider for these two games. They also looked at the NHL futures market to find some value and broke down this week’s Desert Classic, which is a very unique golf tournament.

NFL Conference Championship Predictions & Handicapping the Hardwood Jan 14, 2019

On the Monday January 14 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined for just about the full show by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com. Be sure to check out Kyle’s daily college basketball picks piece for us at BangTheBook.com as well.
On this segment, the guys actually started by talking about the conference championship games in the NFL playoffs for the first 20 minutes and then transitioned to the college hoops side of things for the regularly-scheduled Handicapping the Hardwood segment. The guys talked about some fade and follow teams and some regression candidates, as well as breakdowns on five of this weekend’s most intriguing matchups.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook – NFL Playoffs Divisional Round Betting Odds Jan 11, 2019

On the Friday January 11 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook, for this week’s version of The Odds Report. Adam and Brent talked about the four games in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs to address sharp action, dollar amounts, and wager counts for this weekend’s games.
Two games have received sharp action so far and the other two games are setting up to have some very interesting splits. Adam and Brent discussed the action that we’ve seen so far and what the forecasted betting action looks like as we get closer to kickoff to cover where the lines will move and what will drive the market.

Handicapping the Hardwood College Basketball Betting Podcast – January 11-13 Weekend Jan 11, 2019

On the Friday January 11 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Kyle Hunter of HunterSportsPicks.com for a new Handicapping the Hardwood segment. The guys talked about some regression candidates, some fade and follow teams, and games coming up for the weekend of January 11-13.
Kyle is now contributing regularly to BangTheBook.com with a daily picks piece and will also be on the podcast twice a week going forward, so you’ll read and hear even more great analysis. On this segment, the guys hit a team in line for positive regression and one for negative regression, a follow team off to a slow start, a fade team whose schedule is about to get tough, and four games for this weekend, including an epic pace war between Old Dominion and FIU and a potential premium look-ahead play in Weber State vs. Portland State.

Powers Picks – Divisional Round NFL Playoffs Predictions Jan 10, 2019

On the Thursday January 10 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com to look at the NFL playoffs Divisional Round games in this week’s Powers Picks segment. Colts vs. Chiefs, Cowboys vs. Rams, Chargers vs. Patriots, and Eagles vs. Saints were the highlights of this segment that also included some college basketball betting tips.
Adam and Brad ran through all four NFL playoff games for this weekend with stats, trends, betting tips, betting odds analysis, and predictions. They also talked about Brad’s transition from college football to college basketball and about what he’ll look to take advantage of in the markets.

Picks & Predictions with Tony George – CFB Wrap-Up, NBA, and College Basketball Jan 10, 2019

On the Thursday January 10 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Tony George of Doc’s Sports for this week’s Picks & Predictions segment. With college football over, the guys talked about what changes in the NBA and college basketball markets and hit some betting tips for those that are behind a little on those sports.
Adam and Tony wrapped up the college football season by taking a look back at what worked and what didn’t work for him. Then they hit on the NBA and college basketball with more money invested into those markets with people looking for things to bet. They talked about the Big 12 and Missouri Valley Conference and about the halfway point of the NBA season.

Sports Wagering Talk with Bryan Leonard – NFL Playoffs Divisional Round Games Jan 09, 2019

On the Wednesday January 9 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Bryan Leonard of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Sports Wagering Talk segment. The guys took a look at the four NFL playoff games in the Divisional Round with free picks, predictions, and betting tips.
Colts vs. Chiefs, Cowboys vs. Rams, Chargers vs. Patriots, and Eagles vs. Saints are this week’s four games as we look to see who will represent each conference in the conference championship games. Adam and Bryan talked about the betting odds, the movement we’ve seen so far, where these numbers will go, and how to bet on these NFL playoff matchups.

Wednesday Wagering with Wes Reynolds – NBA, College Basketball, and Sony Open in Hawaii Jan 09, 2019

On the Wednesday January 9 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Wes Reynolds, @WesReynolds1 on Twitter, for this week’s Wednesday Wagering segment. Adam and Wes discussed the “Dog Days of Winter” in the NBA, college basketball conference play, and this week’s PGA Tour event in Hawaii.
Adam and Wes took a look at some historical January results in the NBA and talked about what makes this time of year so tough for the favorites. They also talked about strategy changes in the college basketball betting world with conference play in full swing and home court advantages back to normal. Finally, they hit the Sony Open in Hawaii with some free picks and betting tips for this weekend’s golf tournament.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – College Football Wrap-Up & College Basketball Betting Tips Jan 08, 2019

On the Tuesday January 8 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels of WagerTalk.com for this week’s Capping the Card segment. The guys talked about Ralph’s college football offseason betting preparations and college basketball betting tips on today’s segment.
A listener question about confidence was the centerpiece of today’s discussion, as the guys talked about a lot of procedural things with Ralph’s tried and true methods of handicapping. They talked about prepping for the 2019 college football season and about how to handicap college basketball with some of the changes that come as a result of college football coming to an end. They also discussed Ralph’s top situational and technical plays of the day for January 8.

Betting the Board with Brian Blessing – NFL Playoffs Divisional Round & Sony Open in Hawaii Jan 08, 2019

On the Tuesday January 8 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline for this week’s Betting the Board segment. The guys tackled all four NFL playoff games in the Divisional Round and gave out some picks and predictions for the Sony Open in Hawaii golf tournament.
Colts vs. Chiefs, Cowboys vs. Rams, Chargers vs. Patriots, and Eagles vs. Saints are this week’s NFL playoff matchups in the Divisional Round. Adam and Brian talked about the betting odds and the betting angles for these four games to help listeners organize their thoughts and formulate a plan. On the golf side, this is a tournament where Brian has some strong opinions and picks to win, so it was a good discussion about the first full-field event of 2019.

Clemson vs. Alabama Picks, Predictions, and Prop Bets with Thor Nystrom of Rotoworld Jan 07, 2019

On the Monday January 7 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Rotoworld college football expert and handicapper Thor Nystrom for a comprehensive breakdown of the CFP National Championship Game between Clemson and Alabama. The guys took a look at how both offenses match up against the opposing defenses and found some angles for both the side and total on this game.
Prop bets are being offered for this one across the market and the guys interspersed some prop betting thoughts based on how they expect the game to go and the matchups that will be there to exploit.

NFL Playoffs Divisional Round Weekend Picks & Predictions Jan 07, 2019

On the Monday January 7 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Joe Everett of DraftScouts and Insider Football for a preview of the four Divisional Round games in the 2018 NFL Playoffs. The guys quickly took a look back at the Wild Card Weekend and then took a look ahead to examine Colts vs. Chiefs, Cowboys vs. Rams, Chargers vs. Patriots, and Eagles vs. Saints.
Adam and Joe broke everything down from individual matchups to coaching advantages to find some betting edges and some actionable angles to this round of games. These are tough handicaps, but we’re here to help on this segment and throughout the week on BangTheBook Radio.

The Odds Report with Brent from DSI Sportsbook – Clemson vs. Alabama & NFL Playoffs Wild Card Weekend Jan 04, 2019

On the Friday January 4 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brent, the head risk manager at DSI Sportsbook, for this week’s version of The Odds Report. Adam and Brent looked at the National Championship Game between Clemson and Alabama and the four NFL playoff games for the Wild Card Weekend to discuss sharp action and betting odds.
Sharp action has come in for the National Championship and the side that has gotten the sharp action may surprise you. The guys also talked about the prop betting market and what will go on with those betting opportunities. On the NFL betting side of things, the guys talked about all four Wild Card Weekend games with side and total sharp money and observations on Colts vs. Texans, Seahawks vs. Cowboys, Chargers vs. Ravens, and Eagles vs. Bears.

Capping the Card with Ralph Michaels – Clemson vs. Alabama & CBB Conference Play Jan 04, 2019

On the Friday January 4 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Ralph Michaels from WagerTalk.com to chat about the College Football Playoff National Championship Game and college basketball conference play. The guys looked at the Clemson vs. Alabama matchup and the betting odds and also talked about how things change in college hoops with conference play.
The Tigers and Crimson Tide meet again and the line is moving down. Ralph had some thoughts on that and also about how he will attack the prop betting market once those lines are released. Most of the segment was dedicated to college basketball, in terms of how to evaluate what we’ve seen so far from teams that are now facing conference competition. Adam and Ralph discussed some betting angles for this weekend, including two picks that will make Ralph’s card for Saturday.

Powers Picks – Clemson vs. Alabama National Championship & NFL Playoffs Wild Card Weekend Jan 03, 2019

On the Thursday January 3 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com for the full hour to chat about Clemson vs. Alabama and the four NFL Wild Card Weekend playoff games.
The guys took a look back at the 2018 season as a whole to isolate what Brad did well and what he didn’t and then wrapped up the season with a detailed breakdown of Clemson vs. Alabama. The guys talked about the side and total, but also focused in on player prop bets as smart, alternative ways to get edges for what is the tightest line of the college football season.
Colts vs. Texans, Seahawks vs. Cowboys, Chargers vs. Ravens, and Eagles vs. Bears are the four NFL playoff games in the Wild Card Weekend. Adam and Brad broke down all sorts of different betting angles and considerations for that set of games and also talked about some derivative betting opportunities for the weekend.

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