The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

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Best Bets NFL Week 2 Sep 14, 2023

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Our weekly round of Sharp Calls was spot on last week, with professional bettors hollering at our hosts over the Buccaneers and Arizona Cardinals, who both covered as sizable underdogs in Week 1. This week's calls don't disappoint, as Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss their top plays across a loaded slate, giving out their best bets and of course the Big Balls Bet of the Week. Are the Dallas Cowboys in for disappointment against the New York Jets? Can the Houston Texans rebound? And how far will this Kansas City Chiefs line go?

And of course sign-up is still open for The Favorites Podcast $100k Pro Football Pick 'em Contest! Register now at favorites.actionnetwork.com to pick 5 games against the spread each week for your chance at $66,000 in season long cash prizes, plus $3,000 awarded to our Top 5 finishers every week. Don't forget about the MNF tiebreaker! We now have Action Network predictive analyst Billy Ward handicapping the best weekly tiebreaker strategy, with this special article.

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NFL Week 2 Betting Preview Sep 12, 2023

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Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow and Josh Allen all lost outright to begin the 2023 NFL season. Aaron Rodgers will miss the whole year. The Chicago Bears were dismantled by the Green Bay Packers. And the Patriots lost a heartbreaker to the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. How can savvy gamblers use last week's results to their advantage? Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss this very topic as they preview every game on the Week 2 slate. With every team in action there are plenty of items to discuss, as opportunities to "buy low" abound. Plus, we hear about Mike Vrabel as a 'dog, the bright spots in Houston, the Dallas Cowboys power ranking and so much more.

10 - MIN PHL

13 - KC JAX

16 - LV BUF

20 - BAL CIN

23 - LAC TEN

26 - SEA DET

29 - IND HOU

31 - GB ATL

36 - CHI TB

41 - NYG AZ

44 - SF LAR

47 - WAS DEN

48 - NYJ DAL

49 - MIA NE

51 - NO CAR

53 - CLE PIT

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NFL Gambling Recap | Week 1 Sep 11, 2023

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What a Sunday! With loads of exciting conclusions for new and experienced bettors alike, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter kickstart our new live Sunday night episodes covering all the Sunday afternoon action, before turning their attention to Sunday Night Football. Together they discuss a frustrating Sunday in their new $120,000 pick 'em contest, which remains free to join at favorites.actionnetwork.com for U.S. residents 21+. What did they learn about the Tampa Bay Bucs and the Washington Commanders from their performances today? And can the Steelers rebound next week after being dismantled by the 49ers? So many questions to answer, so little time! If you want to join the fun LIVE next Sunday at 7:30p ET, head to the Action Network YouTube page or follow @thefavorites to listen live on Amp.

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Best Bets NFL Week 1 Sep 07, 2023

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Family. Friends. Workplace commitments. Personal hygiene. These are just four of the childish distractions NFL gamblers will put aside this week as we turn our focus to a thrilling Week 1 slate. Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to narrow down their top plays across the board, including a long hard look at the other team in Texas, and some AFC North underdogs. Plus, we get their Big Balls Bet of the Week, we jump into a Foxhole, and we hear a quick round of Sharp Calls from professional bettors eager to make their criticisms heard. Joe Burrow! Josh Allen! Josh Dobbs! NFL Week 1 has it all, so let's get this party started.

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NFL Week 1 Betting Preview Sep 05, 2023

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Week 1 has arrived! Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter run through every single game on the NFL Week 1 board, giving out their early leans across the slate. They also set the stage for our new free-to-play NFL contest: The Favorites Podcast $100K Pro Football Pick 'em Contest, where we'll give away $40,000 to our top entrant, plus $3000 in weekly prizes! Sign up now for free at favorites.actionnetwork.com

Travis Kelce may not be available for Thursday night. Does that make the Lions a team worth playing or has the value flipped now? And what are we supposed to do with the New York Jets? Plus we hear about Mike Tomlin as an underdog, the Houston Texans as longshots, and so much more.

7 - DET KC

11 - CLE CIN

17 - TB MIN

19 - CAR ATL

22 - JAX IND

30 - AZ WAS

33 - TEN NO

36 - BAL HOU

39 - GB CHI

41 - PHL NE

45 - LAR SEA

47 - MIA LAC

49 - DAL NYG

53 - BUF NYJ

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The Favorites $100K Contest & College Football Week 1 Aug 31, 2023

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The wait is over, The Favorites Podcast $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest is finally live! In today's episode, listeners learn how to sign up for our FREE NFL pick 'em contest, as we award $120,000 in prizes this NFL season. A $40,000 grand prize awaits the contest's winner, with the Top 10 finishers ending in the money. We'll also award $3000 in weekly prizes to the Top 5 entries, along with loads of other prizes all season long. The contest is totally free, and eligible for nearly all U.S. residents 21+ so listen now to learn how to sign up. Make your picks, compete for free against Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, and get a chance at huge cash prizes!

Also on today's show, we are joined by Big Bets On Campus podcast hosts Collin Wilson and Stuckey, Action Network original hires and college football betting experts. They go through their Week 1 card across a loaded slate of college football games, giving their favorite sides and totals from coast to coast.

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NFL Preseason Best Bets Aug 29, 2023

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We are just a week away from NFL Week 1, so Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are here to summarize their favorite bets across the NFL. Futures, awards, exotics, it is all on the table in today's episode. And joining them for this longshot bonanza are two colleagues and mainstays of the award-winning Action Network Podcast, Brandon Anderson and Chris Raybon. Together they discuss teams they are targeting, including the Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons, and Dallas Cowboys. Are the Steelers worth a nibble at 60-1 to win the Super Bowl? So many crazy angles, so little time. All that and more right here on The Favorites!

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NFC East Betting Preview with Ross Tucker Aug 24, 2023

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Who better to break down the NFC East than a former participant? Friend of the podcast Ross Tucker joins Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to discuss the NFC East from a betting perspective. Tucker is a former NFL lineman turned media kingpin, leading the popular Ross Tucker Podcast Network and working with the Philadelphia Eagles. Together the trip discuss the Cowboys surging, the Commanders flailing, the Eagles emerging and the Giants falling back to Earth. Plus, we hear about what Simon's British uncle thinks of Ross and his humor.

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AFC East Betting Preview with Warren Sharp Aug 22, 2023

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The AFC East has been one of the most heavily discussed divisions this NFL offseason, for bettors and fans alike. Here to break all four teams down in-depth are Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, who welcome on expert Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis. Sharp's renowned preseason tome "2023 Football Preview" is available now, and serves as a valuable resource for Chad and Simon every offseason. Together the trio go through the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots, discussing the highs and lows and where they see value in this loaded division.

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NFC South Betting Preview Aug 17, 2023

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Who will capture a division starved for elite quarterback play? Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter come to the aid of sports gambling enthusiasts everywhere as they preview the NFC South from top to bottom. Bryce Young unites with Frank Reich for a rebuilding Carolina Panthers, but are the Falcons ready to surprise? The New Orleans Saints will trot out a new quarterback, but how much impact will Derek Carr have in the Big Easy? Strap in, listen up, and enjoy as our NFL Division betting previews continue!

14 - CAROLINA

25 - ATLANTA

32 - NEW ORLEANS

41 - TAMPA BAY

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