Covering the Spread

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Euro 2024 and Copa America Championship Best Bets Jul 11, 2024

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The championship matchups are now set in Euro 2024 and Copa America with England facing Spain before Colombia tries to topple Argentina. Which bets stand out for each match at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austan Kas joins Jim Sannes to discuss his read on top bets and props in Euro 2024 (4:00) before outlining whether Colombia can pull off the upset in Copa America (11:24).

UEFA Euro 2024 Semifinals Best Bets Jul 08, 2024

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The semifinals are set for Euro 2024 with Spain dueling France while the Netherlands battles England. Which bets stand out for both matches at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to discuss both matches, outlining who he thinks advances, top bets for each match, and his read on the Golden Boot market.

NASCAR Chicago Street Race Betting Picks Jul 05, 2024

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The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series return to the streets of Chicago for a second time this weekend. Which bets stand out across both races at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes breaks down both races, discussing an outright in Cup on a driver desperate to win, two other non-outrights for the Grant Park 165, and two bets to consider for the Xfinity Series on Saturday in The Loop 110.

UEFA Euro 2024 Quarterfinals Betting Preview Jul 03, 2024

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The quarterfinal matchups are set for UEFA Euro 2024. Which bets stand out across the four matches at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing current outright markets, a big match between Spain and Germany, and other bets Ed likes at FanDuel.

Summer Schedule Update Jul 01, 2024

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FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes details what the Covering the Spread show schedule will look like over the coming weeks.

UFC 303 Betting Preview Jun 28, 2024

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Alex Pereira is favored entering UFC 303 for his title fight with Jiri Prochazka. Can Pereira get the job done, or is Prochazka positioned for an upset? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview the fight, discussing his view of the moneylines and props, other moneylines he's targeting across the card, and all of his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

UEFA Euro 2024 Round of 16 Betting Jun 27, 2024

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With group play complete, the bracket is now set for the Round of 16 in EUFA Euro 2024. Which teams should we bump up or down based on the path they'll have to face? FanDuel Research's Austan Kas joins Jim Sannes to discuss that, discussing implications of the bracket, futures he's targeting, and his favorite bets for the Round of 16 (4:14). Later, Sannes previews this week's NASCAR Cup Series race in Nashville and outlines his favorite bets (15:22).

Mikal Bridges to the Knicks and F1 in Austria Jun 26, 2024

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The New York Knicks pulled off a stunner Tuesday night, acquiring Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets. What does this mean for the Knicks' futures markets at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to discuss fallout of the trade, including where we could find value in the Knicks in the futures market (4:49). Later, Sannes previews this week's Formula 1 race in Austria, discussing his favorite bet for the race (13:23).

WNBA Commissioner's Cup and MLB Betting for Tuesday Jun 25, 2024

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The WNBA's Commissioner's Cup will be handed out Tuesday as the New York Liberty battle the Minnesota Lynx. Which bets stand out for the final at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing where she's value both in the traditional markets and with player props (2:54). Later, Sannes discusses his top MLB bets of the day, including a Dinger Tuesday recommendation and more (13:04).

Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 Preview Jun 24, 2024

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The Edmonton Oilers have won three straight, forcing a Stanley Cup-deciding Game 7 with the Florida Panthers tonight. Can the Oilers complete the comeback, or do the Panthers bounce back? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing who he thinks will lift the Cup and his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

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