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236: Episode 107: United States Open Championship primer Jun 13, 2018

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The 118th installment of the U.S. Open Championship returns to Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York for the first time since 2004 when Retief Goosen defeated Phil Mickelson by 2 strokes. Is Tiger Woods a PLAY ON or PLAY AGAINST option this weekend, will Rickie Fowler finally break through at a Major Championship and is Justin Rose lurking in the shadows? For the full breakdown on those issues and more, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to good friend Brady Kannon (AgainstTheNumber.com, Covers.com) for the inside scoop. [0:00-1:28]: The Rundown [1:29-18:16]: U.S. Open primer with Brady Kannon [18:17-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @lasvegasgolfer

224: Episode 106: 2018 FIFA World Cup primer Jun 11, 2018

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The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks-off Thursday morning at 11:00am eastern as Russia plays host to Saudi Arabia at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. For a complete rundown on which teams to target, which to avoid and which props to monitor, @JoeFortenbaugh welcomes Westgate SuperBook Race & Sports Manager John Murray for an in-depth primer. Murray details the teams that are taking the most money, as well as which countries may find themselves a bit overvalued by the betting public. [0:00-2:02]: The Rundown [2:03-13:27]: World Cup primer with John Murray [13:28-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @vegasmurray

222: Episode 105: Your 2018 Belmont Stakes primer Jun 07, 2018

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After Affirmed’s legendary run in 1978, the world waited 37 years for its next Triple Crown winner until American Pharoah broke through in 2015\. Now, just three years later, Bob Baffert’s Justify looks to add his name to a storied history that includes the likes of Secretariat (1973) and Seattle Slew (1977), to name just a few. With the stage set for Saturday, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to good friend Marco D’Angelo (WagerTalk.com), who is looking to win his own personal Triple Crown after posting positive returns in both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. [0:00-0:58]: The Rundown [0:59-14:42]: Belmont Stakes primer with Marco D’Angelo [14:43-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @MarcoInVegas

222: Episode 104: NBA Finals preview with Jason McIntyre May 31, 2018

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It’s the fourth consecutive installment of the Warriors-Cavaliers Championship rivalry, but is that a good thing for the NBA? Would you lay -1000 on the Warriors to defeat LeBron James and the Cavs after witnessing Golden State’s struggles against Houston? Is Steph Curry headed for his first Finals MVP award? These are just a few of the questions @JoeFortenbaugh posed to FS1’s Jason McIntyre, who founded the outstanding website TheBigLead.com, on Episode 104 of The Sharp 600. [0:00-2:47]: The Rundown [2:48-18:39]: NBA Finals preview with Jason McIntyre [18:40-goodbye]: Picks! Guest: @jasonmcintyre

225: Episode 103: NBA Finals + VGK phenomenon May 29, 2018

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After Monday night’s 6-4 win over the Washington Capitals, the Vegas Golden Knights found themselves just three wins away from hoisting Lord Stanley’s Cup in their very first year of existence. Believe it or not, VGK was on the board at 500/1 prior to the start of their inaugural season. So how many people placed a wager on Vegas at 500/1? For that, as well as an in-depth look at the 2018 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, we turn to Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook (@LVSuperBook) oddsmaker Ed Salmons. [0:00-2:25]: The Rundown [2:26-12:33]: NHL & NBA Finals with Ed Salmons [12:34-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: Ed Salmons, oddsmaker, Westgate SuperBook

248: Episode 102: College Football Games of the Year have arrived! May 24, 2018

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To Las Vegas we go for a conversation with South Point Hotel & Casino sportsbook director Chris Andrews, who just released his College Football "Games of the Year" on Thursday morning. Chris details the early sharp action while also addressing the town’s liability when it comes to the remarkable in-progress run of the expansion Golden Knights, who opened the NHL season as high as 500/1 at some shops in Sin City. The boys also talk a little Warriors-Rockets to close the show. [0:00-2:07]: The Rundown [2:08-12:48]: CFB Games of the Year with Chris Andrews [12:49-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @andrewssports

247: Episode 101: The era of widespread legalized sports betting has arrived May 14, 2018

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Monday was a historic day in the sports betting community as the United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of striking down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) of 1992\. That means the states are now free to offer legal sports betting. For the full rundown regarding both the fallout and what to expect next, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to ESPN’s David Purdum for the scoop. [0:00-1:28]: The Rundown [1:29-11:43]: History is made with David Purdum [11:44-goodbye]: Final notes Guest: @DavidPurdum

251: Episode 100: NFL season win total analysis with Warren Sharp May 09, 2018

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What’s the best possible method in which to determine an NFL team’s strength of schedule? What are the key factors to to study and how much weight should we apply to each? Thankfully, the beautiful mind of Warren Sharp (SharpFootballAnalysis.com) was kind enough to pick up @JoeFortenbaugh’s phone call. Come for the thorough breakdown, stay for two win totals Warren is keeping a very close eye on. [0:00-1:46]: The Rundown [1:47-19:23]: NFL season win totals with Warren Sharp [19:24-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @SharpFootball

243: Episode 99: Kentucky Derby primer, Part II May 03, 2018

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He called ‘Animal Kingdom’ to win it all at 20/1 back in 2011 and absolutely crushed the Kentucky Derby last year, so @JoeFortenbaugh had no choice but to visit with the great Marco D’Angelo (WagerTalk.com) for valuable insights into how to attack the 144th installment of the Run for the Roses. [0:00-2:12]: The Rundown [2:13-25:05]: Kentucky Derby primer with Marco D’Angelo [25:06-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @MarcoInVegas 2018 KENTUCKY DERBY FIELD 1\. Firenze Fire (50/1) 2\. Free Drop Billy (30/1) 3\. Promises Fulfilled (30/1) 4\. Flameaway (30/1) 5\. Audible (8/1) 6\. Good Magic (12/1) 7\. Justify (3/1) 8\. Lone Sailor (50/1) 9\. Hofburg (20/1) 10\. My Boy Jack (20/1) 11\. Bolt d’Oro (8/1) 12\. Enticed (30/1) 13\. Bravazo (50/1) 14\. Mendelssohn (5/1) 15\. Instilled Regard (50/1) 16\. Magnum Moon (6/1) 17\. Solomini (30/1) 18\. Vino Rosso (12/1) 19\. Noble Indy (30/1) 20\. Combatant (50/1)

249: Episode 98: Here come the NFL season win totals Apr 30, 2018

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Are the Arizona Cardinals the worst team in the NFL? Will Jared Goff and the Los Angeles Rams win 11 games in 2018? These are just a couple of the pressing questions that need to be asked in the wake of the NFL Draft, so @JoeFortenbaugh turns to oddsmaker Ed Salmons from the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook (@LVSuperBook) to talk about the recent release of the shop’s 2018 season win totals. [0:00-0:49]: The Rundown [0:50-3:04]: Season win total lean [3:05-15:36]: NFL season win totals with Ed Salmons [15:37-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: Ed Salmons, Oddsmaker at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook

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