BettingPros Podcast

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The Worst Bad Beats of All Time | Why You Lost Money Sports Betting (Ep. 177) Jun 21, 2022

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A “bad beat” in sports betting is when you have a wager that looks like It will hit and then something unlucky happens to cost you the bet. Thomas Viola and Aaron Kessler walk through some of the most devastating examples of bad beats across different sports below to illustrate what this means.

Timestamps:

Introduction - 0:00:00

What is a “Bad Beat” - 0:01:10

Bad Beat: UNC vs. Kansas - 0:04:25

When to Hedge and Middle - 0:06:40

Recent PGA Bad Beats - 0:09:10

Arron’s History of Bad Beats - 0:12:10

How Do You Bounce Back? - 0:15:30

Worst Bad Beats of All Time - 0:20:00

Avoid Bad Beats with Live Betting - 0:25:30

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Draymond Green Cost Sportsbooks MILLIONS -- The Prop Bets That Almost Sunk Sports Betting (Ep. 176) Jun 16, 2022

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There were plenty of questions surrounding Golden State Warriors' power forward Draymond Green’s availability for the team’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, January 9, but those discussions shifted to the sportsbooks in the following days. The question is whether bettors who took the under on Green’s player prop lines will be paid out, or if him being officially out is a “known event” and therefore void.

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Why You Should Bet on MLS & How to Make Money While Betting on Major League Soccer (Ep. 175) Jun 10, 2022

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MLS is one of the most exciting soccer leagues in the world. North America’s version of the English Premier League is ideal for people who want to bet on MLS games throughout the year. Typically, each team plays 34 regular-season games prior to playoffs, with 14 top-tier American and Canadian clubs competing for the MLS Cup

Timestamps:

Introduction - 0:00:00

Why Bet MLS? - 0:01:57

MLS Over Edges - 0:06:07

3-Way Betting - 0:10:45

Road Dogs - 0:13:46

Mailbag - 0:17:31

MLS Futures We Like - 0:21:14

Closing Arguments - 0:30:15

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Celtics vs. Warriors — Who wins the 2022 NBA Finals? Betting Preview + Bonus NHL Playoffs Breakdown (Ep. 174) Jun 01, 2022

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Thomas Viola is joined by Scott Spreitzer of Doc's Sports to break down the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors, as well as the NHL Conference Final Matchups between the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers in the East, and Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche in the West!

Timestamps:

Intros - 0:00:00

NBA Finals Betting Breakdown: 0:00:30

NBA Finals Game 1 - 0:11:00

NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference Finals - 0:17:45

NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Finals - 0:27:30

Outro - 0:36:35

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Liverpool vs. Real Madrid: Final UEFA Champions League - Best Bets, Free Picks and Predictions! (Ep. 173) May 27, 2022

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One team will lift the Champions League trophy on Saturday when Liverpool and Real Madrid collide in the 2022 UEFA Champions League final at Stade de France in Paris.

Liverpool is looking to pull off a treble of trophies -- FA Cup, the Champions League, and the EFL Cup -- something that hasn't been done by any team since Manchester United in 1999. So Thomas Viola and Nigel Staley are here to help you find the best betting opportunities to help you cash!

Timestamps:

Introduction - 0:00:00

Who will win the Champions League? - 0:02:06

UCL Final Odds - 0:06:34

What is 3-Way Betting? - 0:09:00

Real Madrid: Behind the Scenes - 0:10:40

Betting the Total Market - 0:13:00

What Impact will the Refs Have? - 0:15:40

Goal Scoring Props - 0:19:30

Final Predictions - 0:24:45

Closing Arguments - 0:25:45

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COMPLETE Betting Guide to the 2022 PGA Championship: Odds, Pairings & FREE PICKS (Ep. 172) May 17, 2022

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Thomas Viola is joined by Josh Perry of Action Network to break down the field for the PGA Championship this week at Southern Hills, give out their best bets, hear from the course's Senior Caddie and more!

Timestamps:

Introduction - 0:00:00

Who are the Betting Favorites? - 0:01:50

Josh’s Favorites - 0:02:30

Weather Factors - 0:05:00

Viktor Hovland - 0:08:15

Importance of Short Game - 0:09:45

Expected Final Score Range - 0:13:00

Tiger Woods - 0:16:45

Picking Matchups - 0:19:35

Favorign Scramble Players - 0:21:20

Recap - 0:23:10

Closing Arguments - 0:26:00

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2022 NFL Schedule Release Breakdown, Team Predictions & NFL Win Totals (Ep. 171) May 17, 2022

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Thomas Viola is joined by Jeff Parles to talk about the NFL schedule release, break down some team win totals, and talk about the best strategies for team win total betting!

Timestamps:

Introduction - 0:00:00

Knowing the Schedule - 0:01:00

How to bet Win Totals: - 0:02:00

New York Jets Win Totals - 0:08:30

Kansas City Chiefs Win Totals - 0:14:00

San Francisco 49ers Win Total - 0:19:30

Green Bay Packers Win Total - 0:23:20

Cincinnati Bengals Win Total - 0:29:50

In-Season Adjusted Totals - 0:31:00

Closing Arguments - 0:33:00

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Why You CAN'T Parlay Props and Other Betting Mistakes You're Making [How To Lock in Profit] (Ep. 170) May 11, 2022

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Thomas Viola is joined by former Las Vegas Bookmaker Aaron Kessler to discuss why you can't bet correlated parlays, betting with models, creating middles, when to hedge, and more!

Timestamps:

Introduction - 0:00:00

What is a Correlated Bet? - 0:00:50

Why you CAN'T parlay props - 0:04:00

The Benefit of Same Game Parlays - 0:06:04

How to Get an Edge vs. The Sportsbook - 0:08:20

The Best Betting Models to Follow - 0:11:27

How to Middle your bets - 0:16:20

When Should You Hedge your bets? - 0:23:45

Can You Trust Free Picks on Social Media? - 0:24:45

Closing Arguments - 0:26:16

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UFC 274 Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions (Ep. 169) May 06, 2022

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Thomas Viola is joined by Louis Finocchiaro to discuss the best bets on the entire UFC 274 card!

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Your COMPLETE Betting Guide to the Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown | How to Bet + WIN! (Ep. 168) May 05, 2022

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Thomas Viola is joined by Dan Silver (Racetrack Television Network) to break down the Kentucky Derby field. Find out the best horses to bet on, what strategies to use to bet on the Kentucky Derby, and more!

Timestamps:

Introduction - 0:00:00

Betting The Top 3 Finishes - 0:04:20

Who are the Derby Favorites? - 0:08:45

Bob Baffert Trained Horses - 0:12:20

Longshots You Should Keep an Eye On - 0:13:20

The Importance of Prep Races - 0:21:35

How Weather Affects the Race - 0:24:30

The Most Common Betting Mistakes - 0:26:45

The Final Lap - 0:32:00

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