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NFL Wildcard Weekend Gambling Preview Jan 11, 2022

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The playoffs are finally here! After an extra long NFL regular season, a postseason full of intrigue kicks off on Saturday, and Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network are here to break it all down. Producer Matt's beloved Buffalo Bills host the New England Patriots in a thrilling Saturday night matchup, we have the Eagles soaring to Tampa, and so much more. The guys go through every game and make their favorite early week bets, as they narrow down their betting card for an exhilarating weekend of action.

CIN LV - 12 MIN

BUF NE - 15 MIN

PHL TB - 21 MIN

SF DAL - 29 MIN

PIT KC - 35 MIN

AZ LAR - 49 MIN

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NFL Week 18 Best Bets Jan 06, 2022

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What a magical season it's been. Hopes raised, dreams dashed. Pockets filled, emptied, then filled again. Through all of it the Action Network's Chad Millman and Simon Hunter have continued a winning season of analyzing NFL games from a betting perspective while maintaining a friendship at a steady "Hallmark Channel Movie Of The Week" level.

Also inspiring strong emotions this week are some lowly underdogs, including the Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars and Miami Dolphins as division rivals clash to end the NFL regular season. Looking to head into the playoffs with hefty bankrolls, together Chad and Simon discuss the bets sharp gamblers are hitting this week, where the money is moving, and so much more.

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NFL Week 18 Gambling Preview Jan 04, 2022

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For the first time ever, the NFL has a Week 18 slate and Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network are ready for it! Together they go through a wild slate of strange divisional matchups steeped in intrigue around player availability, injury and COVID concerns. But just like Antonio Brown, they are ready to whip off their metaphorical shirts and dance off the field of battle as an adoring crowd cheers! So gear up for the last 16-game menu of the season, and prepare to bet some big numbers, folks.

KC DEN - 13 MIN

DAL PHL - 14 MIN

PIT BLT - 16 MIN

CIN CLE - 19 MIN

TEN HOU - 21 MIN

WFT NYG - 24 MIN

CHI MIN - 26 MIN

IND JAX - 28 MIN

GB DET - 35 MIN

BUF NYJ - 36 MIN

NO ATL - 38 MIN

LAR SF - 40 MIN

NE MIA - 42 MIN

SEA AZ - 43 MIN

CAR TB -43 MIN

LAC LV - 46 MIN

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NFL Week 17 Best Bets with Bob Scucci of Boyd Gaming Dec 30, 2021

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Now a VP at Boyd Gaming in Las Vegas, Bob Scucci is considered by many to be the godfather of the Favorites podcast. For the final episode of 2021, Bob rejoins the show alongside his old friend, Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman and his podcast replacement, professional gambler Simon Hunter. They discuss the sports betting business, the sea change that's taken place since 2018, and so much more.

But first, Chad and Simon play a round of Sharp Calls, narrow down their favorite bets for Week 17, and dive into why this is on the juiciest weeks of the year for professional NFL bettors.

And on behalf of the entire Favorites team, a very Happy New Year to you all, dear listeners. And best of luck heading into 2022!

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NFL Week 17 Gambling Preview Dec 28, 2021

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It's the last week of the year to bet the NFL, and The Favorites is here to give 2021 a better sendoff than it deserves! Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network break down a packed Week 17 slate and find more than a handful of games they feel great about... as long as healthy and safety protocols don't throw a wrench in their plans. They run through the entire schedule and select their Foxhole and Simon Says Bets of the Week. Will Miami's incredible run continue? Can anyone knock off Patrick Mahomes in the home stretch? Tune in and find out what the experts are saying!

TB @ NYJ 9 MIN

KC @ CIN 12 MIN

LV @ IND 15 MIN

PHI @ WFT 17 MIN

LAR @ BAL 21 MIN

ATL @ BUF 24 MIN

JAX @ NE 26 MIN

NYG @ CHI 28 MIN

MIA @ TEN 31 MIN

HOU @ SF 34 MIN

DEN @ LAC 36 MIN

CAR @ NO 37 MIN

ARI @ DAL 38 MIN

DET @ SEA 40 MIN

MIN @ GB 43 MIN

CLE @ PIT 46 MIN

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NFL Week 16 Best Bets Dec 23, 2021

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The weather outside is frightful, but the holiday action is so delightful! Chad Millman and professional sports bettor Simon Hunter of the Action Network come together in the season's spirit of giving to provide their favorite picks for NFL Week 16, including a few spots Simon's professional gambling buddies have called him about. We've got more fun with Mike Tomlin, the makings of a Kliff Kingsbury Khristmas Kover, and even some love for the unpredictable Buffalo Bills. So cozy up by the fire with a hot mug of parlay tickets, and enjoy another festive episode!

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Sports Betting Legalization Update BONUS EPISODE Dec 22, 2021

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Is legal sports betting coming to your state? In this special bonus episode, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome attorney Daniel Wallach, the preeminent figure in the gaming and sports betting legal world. He fills our hosts in on the developing status of sports betting in New York State, as well as the rocky road in his native Florida. Plus, we hear updates on Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia and many more as the ripple effects of PASPA's repeal in 2018 continue to be felt at state levels nationwide.

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NFL Week 16 Gambling Preview Dec 21, 2021

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If betting on the NFL games during the holidays gives you the jingle tingles, this is the most magical time of the year! Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network dive into the full slate, including a Christmas Day game between the Colts and Cardinals, as well as Thursday Night Football and Monday Night Football. Together they select their early picks amid more COVID madness, and narrow their sights on the best opportunities on the betting board.

SF TEN - 13 MIN

CLE GB - 15 MIN

IND AZ - 19 MIN

DET ATL - 25 MIN

TB CAR - 27 MIN

NYJ JAX - 29 MIN

NYG PHL - 32 MIN

LAC HOU - 33 MIN

BUF NE - 34 MIN

LAR MIN - 41 MIN

BAL CIN - 43 MIN

CHI SEA - 45 MIN

DEN LV - 45 MIN

PIT KC - 46 MIN

WFT DAL - 48 MIN

MIA NO - 49 MIN

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College Football Bowl Game Betting Tips - BONUS EPISODE Dec 17, 2021

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A wise man once said that bowl games are like sunsets; you can't watch too many of them. And we here at the Action Network couldn't agree more! In this special bonus mini-episode, Chad Millman and his professional gambling best friend Simon Hunter welcome on Collin Wilson, their Action Network colleague and a respected college football handicapper. He provides some tips and tricks to navigating the bowl game betting season, which can often be a frustrating and confusing affair for new bettors. Plus, he gives out a few of his favorite bets along the way!

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NFL Week 15 Best Bets Dec 16, 2021

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Outbreaks are ravaging NFL teams AND NFL betting markets this week, but Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman and his professional betting comrade Simon Hunter aren't scared away. In fact, today they outline more than a half-dozen picks they're looking to lock in before the weekend, including a strong belief in Mike Tomlin's Steelers and the Denver Broncos. Plus, Chad, Simon and producer Matt Mitchell comb through the many many reviews the podcast has received in recent weeks to select contest winners and give credit to the furious, hyper-critical listeners who love to listen despite hating nearly every about this show. We love all our listeners equally, and we appreciate it! After all, "feedback is a gift," as Chad Millman often says.

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