Chicken Dinner :: Sports Betting Show

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Youth Movement & Early Divisional Buzz Jan 13, 2026

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Joe Ostrowski and Sam Panayotovich recap a profitable NFL Wild Card Weekend on Chicken Dinner, highlighted by the young gun quarterbacks delivering in a big way — going 2-1 straight up and a perfect 3-0 against the spread in their playoff debuts (00:00-09:30). They also shift to baseball, reacting to an aggressive Chicago Cubs offseason that includes signing Alex Bregman after trading for a new starting pitcher (9:30-14:05). Plus, Joe and Sam take an early look at NFL Divisional Round matchups with lines already moving at sportsbooks and discuss what those shifts may be telling bettors (14:05-18:27).

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Josh Allen's Playoff Run Begins, Bears End Packers' Season, NFL Divisional Betting Lines Jan 12, 2026

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Joe Ostrowski and Sam Panayotovich react to all the chaos from NFL Wild Card Weekend on Chicken Dinner. The guys break down the Buffalo Bills steamrolling their way forward and the growing Josh Allen fever as Buffalo heads to Denver for a Divisional Round showdown with the Broncos (00:00-19:25). They also react to the Bears stunning the Packers — and basically the entire football world — setting up a home matchup against the Rams. (19:25-29:45). Joe and Sam dive into early NFL Divisional Round lines, preview Monday Night Football between the Steelers and Texans, and check in on the Splash Sports $1 million NFL Playoff Survivor contest. Plus, Sam recaps his Yacht Rock concert experience, and the guys wrap up with thoughts on the CFP title game matchup between Indiana and Miami (29:45-55:28).

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NFL Playoffs: Wild Card Bets Jan 08, 2026

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Joe and Sam have plenty to cover as the NFL postseason kicks off. The guys welcome Ryan Horvat to the network and also announce the first official sponsor of the show, Splash Sports, as Chicken Dinner continues to grow (00:00-08:20). Most of the episode is devoted to a full breakdown of all six NFL Wild Card games, with Joe and Sam previewing each matchup, discussing key numbers, and making their official selections (08:20-31:40). They also reveal their picks for Splash Sports $1 million NFL Playoff Survivor contest, explaining the strategy behind the choices (31:40-39:10). The show also includes a College Football Playoff preview of Indiana vs. Oregon (39:10-42:40), before wrapping things up with their Best Bets for the weekend (42:40-49:28). It’s a packed playoff episode loaded with picks, angles, and betting insight you won’t want to miss. 🍗🏈💰

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Sharp Money Speaks: Inside NFL Wild Card Bets with Murray & Everson Jan 08, 2026

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Joe and Sam are joined by two of the most plugged-in voices in Las Vegas to find out where the sharp money is landing. John Murray, VP of Race & Sports at the Westgate SuperBook (00:00-18:40), and Patrick Everson of Vegas Insider and FOX Sports (18:40-40:07) break down the biggest wiseguy action of the week.

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CFP Semifinals + NFL Wild Card Best Bets with Ryan Horvat Jan 07, 2026

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Joe Ostrowski of Chicken Dinner is joined by Ryan Horvat for his first weekly appearance in an episode that blends real life with postseason betting. The show opens with Ryan discussing life after being laid off — suddenly the Dads are running the show, everything from daily chores to taking care of the kids, and the adjustment that comes with it (00:00-09:15). Horvy has hit a 9-1 hot streak this college bowl season and has his favorite plays in the CFP Semifinals - Miami vs Ole Miss and Indiana vs Oregon (09:15-24:15). Joe and Ryan share their NFL Wild Card Round best bets, analyzing the opening weekend of the NFL playoffs and highlighting the spots they’re targeting to start the postseason (24:15-56:24).

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Early NFL Playoffs Bets, Super Bowl Odds, CFP Semifinals Jan 05, 2026

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Joe and Sam return from break a larger version of themselves. Overeating confessions, Survivor pool final results, updated NFL awards chances, missing deadlines and seeking help with money on the line (00:00:00-00:21:35). The NFL playoff picture is set - a first look at the opening-round point spreads, Super Bowl value, and the real struggle of needing your phone flashlight just to read the dinner check (00:21:35-00:44:55). Underdogs are a shocking 7-1 in the CFP quarterfinals after two seasons and where the CFP semifinals lines are likely headed (00:44:55-01:04:00). A White Castle–induced stomach gas situation and Best Bets (01:04:00-01:13:30).

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NFC Free-For-All, Awards Fallout, CFP Bets Dec 30, 2025

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A Monday Night Football shocker moves a multitude of betting markets (00:00-09:45). The NFC continues to be wide open as the boys react to everything from Week 17 (09:45-25:30). OROY, OPOY, MVP and COY all up in the air with one week of regular season football to go (25:30-32:55). Survivor recap and the guys have CFP bets on all four games (32:55-41:17).

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Christmas Gluttony, Favorite NFL Week 17 Bets, Special Guest! Dec 26, 2025

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We make sacrifices for you. Joe and Sam stay sober enough to do a quick Chicken Dinner following Christmas football and food, lots and lots of food (00:00-05:50). Dogs go barking to go 3-0 ATS and Detroit is officially dead (05:50-13:45). Flock vs. Coop, more merch issues and one star reviews leave the guys laughing (13:45-19:20). A rapid fire look at the Week 17 games that will have the boys firing (19:20-26:00). And an unsober special guest drops by the party before ending with their Best Bets (26:00-37:02).

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Bears Slay Packers, CFP Quarterfinals, NFL Week 17 Dec 22, 2025

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The Flock is carrying out its mission and the guys feel the love (00:00:00-00:15:30). Another improbable comeback by the Bears. Do Joe and Sam believe (00:15:30-00:26:55)? NFL Week 16 react, Week 17 market moves and the boys wonder if CLV matters like it used to (00:26:55-00:48:45). Sam calls out a capper way off market (again) and initial looks at the CFP Quarterfinals lines (00:48:45-01:02:10). Tailgate Tales, Jake couldn't close, Survivor updates, Monday Moons and Best Bets (01:02:10-01:30:21).

RIP Bet Sweats, CFP Round 1, NFL Week 16 Dec 18, 2025

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Bet Sweats/BetQL Daily died so that Chicken Dinner could LIVE. While things looked bleak over the last couple months, the boys explain why they're in good spirits are ready to go on the attack (00:00:00-00:20:05). Joe and Sam dissect each college football playoff matchup and spot the sharp bets. Sam thinks he's going to make an epic tailgate but the math doesn't math (00:20:05-00:47:15). NFL Week 16 is packed with games that will start to solidify playoff seeding. Best bets time. We thank you for following us to Chicken Dinner (00:47:15-01:10:02).

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