The Sharp 600 - Sports Betting Podcast

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256: Episode 256: The state of U.S. sports betting legalization with Daniel Wallach Jun 23, 2020

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The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes gaming law expert and Wallach Legal founder Daniel Wallach to talk about the current state of sports betting legalization. Monday’s news that California’s legislation to legalize sports betting had been pulled was a huge setback. How does this affect other states and the future of sports betting?
Daniel and host Rob Cressy discuss:
· The impact of COVID-19 on lost state revenue and potential legislation· The future of legal sports betting in Florida· Sports betting as a game of skill vs. chance· Mobile betting as a key component to legalization· The dated nature of in-person acquisition for casinos and sportsbooks· The latest developments in California’s legalization process · Which states are likely to introduce legalization sooner than later? You can find Daniel Wallach on Twitter @WallachLegal. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats with hashtag #Sharp600 and tag @Covers.
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255: Episode 255: Betting the Belmont Stakes with racing expert Scott Shapiro Jun 18, 2020

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The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes horse racing analyst Scott Shapiro of Twin Spires to talk about the Belmont Stakes, the altered Triple Crown schedule, and how to adjust your bets accordingly.
Due to COVID-19, the Triple Crown schedule has been rearranged. Normally the third race, the Belmont is now the first leg with the Kentucky Derby and Preakness to follow. Not only that, the Belmont’s length has been shortened from 12 furlongs to nine.
What does this all mean? Scott and host Rob Cressy discuss:
- The track and length adjustments
- Tiz the Law, and historical data on betting the favorite
- Post position, and the advantage of inside vs. outside
- Long shots and where the best underdog value lies
- Making smarter high-risk bets and rounding out parlays
- Risk-adverse plays with enjoyment in mind
- Tiz the Law as a Triple Crown Winner?
- The best time to place bets and finding value in late odds
- Scott’s top Belmont Stakes picks
You can find Scott Shapiro on Twitter @ScottShap34. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats with hashtag #Sharp600.
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254: Episode 254: Charles Schwab Challenge and Betting Golf with Bill Krackomberger Jun 09, 2020

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The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes professional sports bettor Bill Krackomberger to talk about the Charles Schwab Challenge and how to bet on golf.
Another major sport returns this weekend, when the PGA Tour restarts with the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial, featuring a star-studded field that features 18 of the world's Top-20 ranked golfers.
The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes professional sports bettor Bill Krackomberger to talk about the Charles Schwab Challenge and how to bet on golf. He and host Rob Cressy discuss:

Making the most of betting in Vegas as everything reopens
Bankroll management
What to look for when betting on a golf event
The dangers in betting straight-up golf futures
Golf betting value residing in head-to-head matchups
Why betting on the big names is bad value
Head-to-head matchups he likes at the Charles Schwab Challenge

You can find Bill Krackomberger on Twitter @BillKrackman. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats.
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Good luck and be safe out there!

253: Episode 253: Betting the Korea Baseball Organization with Andrew Caley Jun 03, 2020

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The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes Covers Senior Publishing Editor Andrew Caley to talk about betting on the Korea Baseball Organization, and how to extract the most value from your bets.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a shortage of professional sports to bet on, and with the start of the Major League Baseball delayed indefinitely, the KBO has provided an interim option for baseball bettors to find action.
The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes Covers Senior Publishing Editor Andrew Caley to talk about betting on the Korea Baseball Organization, and how to extract the most value from your bets. He and host Rob Cressy discuss:

How to bet on KBO games
What stats to use when doing KBO betting research
The best websites for finding accurate KBO stats
Favorite types of KBO bets
Live betting on KBO games
KBO teams that could provide great value going forward

You can find Andrew Caley on Twitter @covers_caley. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats.
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Good luck and be safe out there!

252: Episode 252: The return of NHL betting and 40 years of bookmaking with Chris Andrews May 27, 2020

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Sports fans were given a glimmer of hope Tuesday when The NHL announced their plans for returning to action with a special 24-team tournament. At the same time, MLB owners and players simply can’t get on the same page to restart their season, an increasingly costly failure.
Also, after more than four decades of oddsmaking, there comes some wisdom that is difficult to find… except perhaps in a book.
The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes South Point sportsbook director Chris Andrews to talk about NHL Playoff betting action, reactions from Tiger vs. Phil 2, his new book and more. He and host Rob Cressy discuss:
• Betting results from Tiger vs. Phil 2
• Could The Match II change future golf broadcasts?
• What other The Match II-style pairings would make good TV?
• Finding value in the special NHL playoff format
• Will this NHL playoffs see an increase in betting action?
• Did MLB miss out on a golden opportunity?
• Chris’ book “Then One Day... 40 Years Of Bookmaking In Nevada”
• Recognizing value where others don’t
• The future of innovation in sports betting
You can find Chris Andrews on Twitter @andrewssports. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats.
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Good luck and be safe out there!

251: Episode 251: Betting Tiger vs. Phil: The Match II golf odds with Jeff Sherman May 20, 2020

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One of the biggest events of the current COVID-19 sports scene is Tiger vs. Phil: The Match II, which takes place at Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Florida.

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will be joined by NFL quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Tom Brady in a charity matchplay event on May 24.

The Sharp 600 podcast welcomes renowned golf oddsmaker Jeff Sherman from The SuperBook to talk about setting the betting lines and props around The Match II. He and host Rob Cressy discuss:

Early action on Tiger vs. Phil 2
How much money will be bet on The Match II?
Tiger's home-field advantage
Mickelson's motivation vs Tiger's form
Capping Brady vs. Manning
Finding betting edges in this fun format
Pricing the best prop picks for Tiger vs. Phil
Golf betting tips and tactics

You can find Jeff Sherman on Twitter @golfodds and golfodds.com. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats.

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Good luck and be safe out there!

250: Episode 250: NFL Week 1 odds and lookahead lines with oddsmaker Jeff Davis May 12, 2020

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The 2020 NFL schedule release sparked Week 1 odds as well as lookahead lines for the biggest NFL games of the season. The Sharp 600 welcomes Jeff Davis, director of trading for Caesars Entertainment, to the podcast to talk about how oddsmakers set spreads and totals this far out from football season. Host Rob Cressy and Jeff discuss:

The Vegas scene during COVID-19 shutdown
How excited bookies and bettors were for NFL odds
How books set and manage NFL lookahead lines
Which early NFL odds hold betting value?
Monday Night Football and Thanksgiving Day lines
Will sports-starved fans bet big when leagues come back?

Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast! Reach out to Rob on Twitter @robcressy with your feedback, best bets, and bad beats. Good luck and be safe out there!

249: Episode 249: Best bets and predictions for UFC 249 with Brian Edwards May 06, 2020

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The UFC answers the bell for action-starved sports bettors with a huge card for UFC 249 this Saturday, including a massive main event between Trevor Ferguson and Justin Gaethje. The Sharp 600 welcomes professional handicapper Brian Edwards to the podcast, discussing his best bets and predictions for the UFC 249 odds. He and host Rob Cressy discuss the best ways to wager:

Ferguson vs. Gaethje
Cejudo vs. Cruz
Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik
Hardy vs. de Castro
Stephens vs. Kattar

You can connect with Brian Edwards on Twitter @vegasbedwards and reach out to Rob with your feedback, suggestions, best bets and bad beats on Twitter @robcressy.

Remember to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast. Best of luck and be safe out there!

248: Episode 248: Betting the post-draft NFL odds with DaRealPapaBear Apr 29, 2020

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The 2020 NFL Draft is over which means it's time to start looking at NFL futures odds and how that influx of new talent will impact our football bets. The Sharp 600 welcomes back pro handicapper Sean Lockart - AKA DaRealPapaBear - to run down how he's sizing up the post-draft NFL landscape, including:

Sleeper running backs to watch
Betting late rounds of draft: Yes or No?
Grading impact draft picks
Early NFL season win total bets
Offensive Rookie of the Year prop picks

Follow Sean on Twitter @DaRealPapaBear and connect with Sharp 600 host Rob Cressy @robcressy. Send Rob your favorite bets, bad beats and feedback on what you would like to hear on the podcast.

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Good luck and be safe out there!

247: Episode 247: NFL Draft prop picks and betting strategy with Rohit Ponnaiya Apr 21, 2020

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The NFL Draft is a salvation for sports bettors during the COVID-19 shutdown, with a massive menu of NFL Draft betting props at most sportsbooks.

The Sharp 600 dives into the best bets and strategies with the help of Covers.com editor Rohit Ponnaiya (@Covers_Ro), who has been living the NFL Draft odds since they hit the board last month. Host Rob Cressy and Rohit discuss:

Biggest draft rumors and rumblings
Favorite betting props and picks
Capping the QB draft props
Value in betting the top running backs
Wide receivers worth a wager

Be sure to subscribe, rank and review The Sharp 600 podcast and send feedback, best bets and bad beats to Rob on Twitter @robcressy. Good luck with your NFL Draft bets and be safe out there!

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