Sharp Football Analysis by Warren Sharp

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NFL Conference Championships Betting Preview | Sharp Betting Show Jan 28, 2022

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Ryan McCrystal gives his betting preview for the NFL Conference Championship games.

For the AFC Championship Chiefs vs Bengals, Ryan gives his pick and stats for the total, Patrick Mahomes’ passing yards prop, Joe Burrow’s passing yards prop, Tee Higgins’ props and a same game parlay.

In the NFC Championship Rams vs 49ers, he gives his pick and stats for the spread, Brandon Aiyuk’s receptions prop and Matthew Stafford’s passing yards prop.

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NFL Conference Championship Game Previews | Sharp Angles Jan 27, 2022

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Dan Pizzuta and Rich Hribar preview the Conference Championship games: Chiefs vs Bengals and Rams vs 49ers.

Can the conference round live up to how great the Divisional Round was?

How can Joe Burrow and the Bengals stand up to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs? Is Joe Burrow the real deal? How will the Chiefs defense handle Ja’Marr Chase? Does the Bengals defense have an answer for Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce?

Can the Rams play clean football? How can the 49ers defense disrupt Matthew Stafford? Will Jimmy Garappolo finally throw his first touchdown of the playoffs? Could we see Trey Lance? Can George Kittle and Deebo Samuel mask a bad quarterback performance?

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NFL Divisional Round Preview | Sharp Angles Jan 20, 2022

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Dan Pizzuta and Rich Hribar preview the NFL Divisional Round: Titans vs Bengals, Packers vs 49ers, Buccaneers vs Rams, Chiefs vs Bills

Can Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and the Bengals offense put up points against the Titans secondary? Will the Titans be able to use Derrick Henry?

Will the Packers be able to stop the 49ers run game? Can Jimmy Garopplo establish a pass game? Can Aaron Rodgers hold up with the pressure from the 49ers defensive line?

The Bucs and Rams are both coming off dominant wins. Can either team follow that up? Can Tom Brady and the Bucs overcome injuries on offense? Which team will make less mistakes?

Can the Bills beat the Chiefs for the second time this season? Which defense can make more stops?

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Divisional Round Betting Preview | Sharp Betting Show Jan 20, 2022

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Ryan McCrystal previews his favorite bets of the NFL Divisional Round.

First he previews Titans vs Bengals. He gives his lean in the game and his favorite prop bets for AJ Brown, Jeff Swain and Anthony Firkser. Can the Bengals defense stop the Titans run game? Can the Bengals defense stop the Titans play action game?

Then he breaks down 49ers vs Packers. He gives player props for Aaron Rodgers. PHow should you approach the line movement? How big of a role will Nick Bosa play against Aaron Rodgers?

How does Ryan feel about the Buccaneers favored by 3 against the Rams? He gives player props for Tom Brady. What can Tom Brady do against the Rams defense?

Finally he looks at Bills vs Chiefs. He explains why he loves a player prop for Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

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NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview | Sharp Angles Jan 13, 2022

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Dan Pizzuta and Rich Hribar preview the NFL Wild Card matchups: Raiders vs Bengals, Bills vs Patriots, Buccaneers vs Eagles, Cowboys vs 49ers, Rams vs Cardinals

First they give a quick recap of what turned into a crazy Week 18 after the Colts lost to the Jaguars and the Chargers almost tied the Raiders.

First they preview Bengals vs Raiders. How is Derek Carr the opposite of Matthew Stafford? Can the Raiders change up to avoid losing to Joe Burrow and the Bengals again? Can Max Crosby and the Raiders defense shake up Joe Burrow?

In their third meeting of the years, the Bills and Patriots will play in another cold game. Which defense will hold up? Can Mac Jones go toe to toe with Josh Allen and the Bills offense?

What are the Bucs going to do at wide receiver with Chris Godwin and Mike Evans injured and Antonio Brown gone? How can the Eagles take advantage of their missing pieces? Can Tom Brady involve Rob Gronkowski and Leonard Fournette against the Eagles defense?

Can Jimmy Garoppolo play the game his way against Trevon Diggs, Micah Parsons and the Cowboys defense? Can Deebo Samuel and George Kittle carry the 49ers? Can Dak Prescott step up and in the game?

How could the Steelers pull out a win against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs? Can Ben Roethlisberger pull off a miracle in what could be his last NFL game?

In an NFC West matchup, will Matthew Stafford or Kyler Murray take control in the third matchup of these teams? Will getting JJ Watt back help the Cardinals defense?

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NFL Wild Card Weekend Betting Preview | Sharp Betting Show Jan 13, 2022

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Ryan McCrystal gives a betting preview for Wild Card Weekend in the NFL. With the playoffs expanded and the addition of a Monday night Wild Card game, this would be one of the biggest betting weekends ever.

First he breaks down Raiders vs Bengals. He explains why the Bengals defense and pass rush could be the difference maker in this game. How will Derek Carr and the Raiders adjust and what does it mean for the picks in this matchup?

Then he moves on to Bills vs Patriots. How could the weather affect this game? He looks at the history of road under dogs in cold weather. How will Mac Jones manage the cold weather?

In the 49ers vs Cowboys, he gives his picks for the total and player props for Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliot.

Last, Ryan breaks down what he calls “one of the worst playoff matchups of all time”. He gives his pick for the spread and player props for Darrell Williams and Clyde Edwards-Helaire

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Week 18 NFL Preview | Sharp Angles Jan 06, 2022

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Rich Hribar and Dan Pizzuta Preview the top matchups of the first ever NFL Week 18: Chargers vs Raiders, Colts vs Jaguars, Rams vs 49ers, Falcons vs Saints, Seahawks vs Cardinals

Was adding Week 18 a mistake? There aren’t many playoff spots left and the NFL has some meaningless games in prime time.

Chargers vs Raiders is a “win and in” scenario for both teams unless the Jaguars lose which opens the door for some interesting playoff scenarios. Will Justin Herbert take this game over? Can Derek Carr do anything against the Chargers defense?

Colts vs Jaguars could be the biggest scoreboard watch game for other teams in the AFC but should you have any hope in the Jags to pull out a win?

The Rams could clinch the NFC West with a win but the 49ers need a win to make the playoffs. Will we see Trey Lance or Jimmy Garropolo? Will the 49ers be able to overcome a COVID outbreak? They look at Odell Beckham Jr.’s impact on the Rams.

Can the Falcons beat the Saints to keep them out of the playoffs? Rich and Dan breakdown the matchup and how good Matt Ryan has been for what he’s had.

They walk through the NFL’s decision to move Eagles vs Cowboys and Chiefs vs Broncos to Saturday.

Could this be Russell Wilson’s last game in Seattle? Will the Seahawks shake up the NFC playoff picture by beating Kyler Murray and the Cardinals?

Can anyone challenge Mike Vrabel for coach of the year?

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Week 17 Fantasy Football & DFS Preview with guest Andrew Erickson from PFF | Sharp Angles Fantasy Dec 30, 2021

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Rich Hribar is joined by Andrew Erickson of Pro Football Focus to breakdown the Fantasy Football and DFS landscape for Week 17.

Rich asks Andrew about his background in fantasy football as a substitute teacher all the way to PFF.

Andrew gives his opinion on the 2021 NFL season as a whole.

They breakdown the Rams weapons fantasy value. Should you stack Van Jefferson or Odell Beckham Jr with Cooper Kupp?

Who are some other waiver wire pick ups to help you win your fantasy football championship and who should you stay away from?

How much does Andrew trust Devin Singletary this week?

They decide to start or sit Alvin Kamara, Aaron Jones and Ezekiel Elliot.

If Trey Lance start due to the Jimmy Garoppolo injury, what impact does he have on the fantasy value of Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle?

Should you start Jalen Hurts, Kyler Murray and Trey Lance?

They give some tight ends to target on the waiver wire.

If Lamar Jackson doesn’t start, how does it effect Mark Andrews fantasy value?

Which running backs returning from injury should you start and who should you stay away from in week 17?

Is D’Andre Swift a safe start?

Can you trust Russell Wilson?

Why is Matthew Stafford set up to have a top 12 performance? Andrew explains why he’s his bounce back player of the week.

What big name running back will be a bust this week?

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Week 17 Betting Preview | Sharp Betting Show Dec 30, 2021

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Ryan McCrystal gives his betting preview for week 17 with game breakdowns, sides, lines, totals and player props.

First he previews how you should bet Chiefs vs Bengals. Does he have more faith in the Bengals offense or the Chiefs defense?

Then he previews Cowboys vs Cardinals. Is Dak Prescott too much for the Cardinals defense?

Then he gives his favorite prop bets for Week 17 for Chuba Hubbard, Darren Waller’s replacement Foster Moreau, Mac Jones and Kyler Murray.

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Week 17 NFL Preview | Sharp Angles Dec 30, 2021

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Dan Pizzuta and Rich Hribar preview NFL Week 17 with breakdowns of their favorite matchups: Broncos vs Chargers, Chiefs vs Bengals, Dolphins vs Titans, Bills vs Falcons, Patriots vs Jaguars, Cowboys vs Cardinals, 49ers vs Texans and Browns vs Steelers.

The Chargers have been struggling but can they put a win together against the Broncos? Will the Chargers defense hold up enough for Justin Herbert and the offense?

The Chiefs are good again but is it enough to beat a Bengals team that needs a win? How can the Bengals stop Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense?

Dan breaks down the Dolphins use of Jaylen Waddle and what the Titans should do to stop him. What do the Dolphins playoff scenarios look like? Is Brian Flores the coach of the year?

Josh Allen and the Bills were finally aggressive. Will they keep it up against the Falcons who are fighting for a playoff spot and into the playoffs? Who can stop the Bills now that they have a run game with Devin Singletary?

How much success can the Patriots have without any weapons for Mac Jones?

As the Cardinals are falling apart and on a three game losing streak, can the Cowboys get a big win for the NFC playoff picture? How can Kyler Murray and the Cardinals use their playmakers like Deandre Hopkins and Zach Ertz to win games? Will Dak Prescott continue to improve as he gets healthier?

With Jimmy Garoppolo likely injured, will we see Trey Lance takeover the 49ers headed into the playoffs?

Could we see Ben Roethlisberger’s last game at Heinz field this week? Is it time for him to retire?

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