The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

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Best Bets for NFL Week 5 and guest Seth Wickersham Oct 07, 2021

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NFL gamblers are licking their chops for another thrilling weekend of action, and Chad Millman of the Action Network is joined as always by his colleague, professional NFL bettor Simon Hunter as they nail down their favorite picks for Week 5. Plus, the guys are joined by ESPN journalist Seth Wickersham, writer of the new book on the New England Patriots' dynasty "It's Better To Be Feared," out in stores now amid rave reviews for it's depth and breadth of coverage.

Chad and Simon select their Big Balls Bet of the Week, select ugly 'dogs for their round robin parlay and so much more.

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NFL Week 5 Gambling Preview Oct 05, 2021

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After a profitable Week 5 thanks to a thrilling New York Jets and New York Giants moneyline parlay, the Action Network's Chad Millman is joined once again by professional sports bettor Simon Hunter to preview this week's NFL slate. Together they go through every game on the board, and provide their favorite bets thus far. We get a "Simon Says" game of the week, plus the duo jumps into a foxhole together over the Miami Dolphins.

LAR SEA (11 MIN)

NYJ ATL (15 MIN)

NE HOU (17 MIN)

MIA TB (19 MIN)

PHL CAR (22 MIN)

DET MIN (26 MIN)

TEN JAX (30 MIN)

DEN PIT (34 MIN)

GB CIN (36 MIN)

NO WFT (39 MIN)

CHI LV (40 MIN)

CLE LAC (43 MIN)

NYG DAL (47 MIN)

SF AZ (49 MIN)

BUF KC (50 MIN)

IND BALT (54 MIN)

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Best Bets for NFL Week 4 Sep 30, 2021

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One of the most fascinating slates of the NFL season is nearly here, and Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, is joined once again by his best friend and professional sports bettor Simon Hunter to whittle down their favorite leans and select their best bets of the week. Beyond just Chiefs and Bucs moneylines, Simon discusses his love for the Jets, the sharp community's love for the Vikings, and so much more. Plus, Chad outlines how he is losing control of his own family in what some listeners may consider a cry for help.

And for those looking for more information about betting tips, tricks and terminology, check out the How To page at ActionNetwork.com below!

https://www.actionnetwork.com/how-to-bet-on-sports/general/sports-betting-for-beginners-10-things-to-know

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NFL Week 4 Gambling Preview Sep 28, 2021

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After a wild NFL ride last week, Chad Simon and professional gambler Simon Hunter of the Action Network return to preview every NFL game from top-to-bottom. First they feast on a disgusting Thursday Night Football matchup involving the Bengals and a team who may already be quitting on first-year coach Urban Meyer. They are effusive in their praise for the Panthers at +5 this week vs Dallas, and even demand action on the lowly New York Jets as sizable underdogs. Plus listeners get a Foxhole Pick Of The Week, the identification of a Rah Rah Mike Tomlin Spot, and so much more.

TNF (9 MIN)

NYG NO (15 MIN)

KC PHL (19 MIN)

BUF HOU (23 MIN)

CAR DAL (24 MIN)

CLE MIN (31 MIN)

DET CHI (34 MIN)

TEN NYJ (37 MIN)

IND MIA (39 MIN)

WFT AZ (40 MIN)

SEA SF (43 MIN)

AZ LAR (46 MIN)

PIT GB (48 MIN)

BALT DEN (50 MIN)

TB NE (52 MIN)

MNF (55 MIN)

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Best Bets for NFL Week 3 Sep 23, 2021

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Two of the Action Network's finest NFL minds finalize their betting card for Sunday's NFL slate, as Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, welcomes his co-host, professional bettor and best friend Simon Hunter. Together they have a lively discussion covering the Miami Dolphins, the disgusting Jacksonville Jaguars, a trap being laid in Buffalo and so much more. They also walk into a hornet's nest for their scariest weekly pick, and give their survivor pool pick of the week. Are they ready to believe in Kliff Kingsbury this season? Will they back Justin Fields in his first road start? Listen and find out!

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NFL Week 3 Gambling Preview Sep 21, 2021

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After another wild weekend of NFL action, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network return to preview all the betting opportunities of another robust NFL slate. Together they go through every game from Thursday Night Football to Monday Night Football, discussing where they are leaning before they make their picks on Thursday's Best Bets episode. We hear about Aaron Rodgers slipping up in California, a juicy spot for the Baltimore Ravens, why now is the time to back the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars and so much more.

CAR HOU (6 MIN)

LAC KC (11 MIN)

CHI CLE (15 MIN)

AZ JAX (18 MIN)

WFT BUF (22 MIN)

IND TEN (24 MIN)

ATL NYG (29 MIN)

NO NE (30 MIN)

DET BALT (33 MIN)

CIN PIT (38 MIN)

NYJ DEN (41 MIN)

MIA LV (43 MIN)

LAR TB (46 MIN)

MIN SEA (49 MIN)

SF GB (51 MIN)

PHL DAL (56 MIN)

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Best Bets for NFL Week 2 Sep 16, 2021

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The breakdowns are done, the handicapping is nearly finished, and now it's time for Chad Millman and professional bettor Simon Hunter of the Action Network to select their favorite plays for NFL Week 2. They'll give a long hard look to the dreadful Jacksonville Jaguars, along with sharp plays on Miami, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. They'll also dive into whether the Atlanta Falcons live moment is a good or bad sign for their Tuesday bet. Together they work to finalize their card, along with their favorite underdogs, round robin parlays, and a survivor pool pick of the week.

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NFL Week 2 Gambling Preview Sep 14, 2021

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This week Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer at the Action Network, is joined once again by professional NFL bettor Simon Hunter as they go through the entirety of the NFL board from Thursday to Sunday Night Football. They preview their favorite underdogs and totals, lock in some early picks against the spread, and talk about what Week 1 overreactions to profit against.

NYG WAS (7 MIN)

JAX DEN (14 MIN)

HOU CLE (19 MIN)

BUF MIA (22 MIN)

LAR IND (27 MIN)

SF PHL (32 MIN)

SIMON SAYS PICK (32 MIN)

CIN CHI (36 MIN)

LV PIT (40 MIN)

NE NYJ (42 MIN)

NO CAR (46 MIN)

MIN AZ (47 MIN)

HORNETS NEST (49 MIN)

LAC DAL (52 MIN)

TEN SEA (56 MIN)

KC BAL (58 MIN)

DET GB (59 MIN)

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Best Bets for NFL Week 1 Sep 09, 2021

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With the NFL season kicking off tonight, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network take another look at the NFL Week 1 slate to provide their top against the spread picks. Together they dissect the teams they love most, including Washington, Green Bay and lowly Detroit. They select their Big Balls Bet of the Week, they walk into the Hornet's Nest, and so much more. Plus, they build some moneyline parlays that are sure to please NFL bettors everywhere.

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NFL Week 1 Gambling Preview Sep 07, 2021

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We finally made it! The first week of the NFL season is here and Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network return for a deep dive into all 16 games on the NFL slate, from Thursday to Monday Night Football, and everything in between. Chad is the head of content here at the Action Network, and Simon is a seasoned handicapper and professional sports bettor, who frequently shows Chad the proper ways to avoid traps and read the market from a professional gambler's perspective. Together they talk spreads, totals and moneylines, and give their early leans for the NFL Best Bets they'll settle on later this week on our Thursday show. We play a round of Simon Says, where we hold our nose and tail Simon's ugliest pick, and so much more.

TB/DAL (7 MIN)

TEN/AZ (12 MIN)

SEA/IND (15 MIN)

WAS/LAC (19 MIN)

JAX/HOU (21 MIN)

NYJ/CAR (26 MIN)

BUF/PIT (29 MIN)

CIN/MIN (34 MIN)

PHL/ATL (36 MIN)

SF/DET (38 MIN)

CLE/KC (42 MIN)

DEN/NYG (44 MIN)