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Doug Gottlieb Joins to Talk March Madness, Breaking Down the Sweet 16, Doug's Playing Days At Oklahoma State, and Being in the SoCal Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Mar 23, 2022

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Doug Gottlieb joins Cousin Sal for this week's episode of Against All Odds to discuss the first two rounds of March Madness and then breaks down the games for the upcoming matchups in the Sweet 16. They then discuss Doug's playing days at Oklahoma State, how that team would have done today, and what their trips were like during the tournament. Finally, Sal asks Doug for some help with getting into the SoCal Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.

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Sweet 16 Thursday Matchups, Parlay Kid Birthday Celebration Mar 22, 2022

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Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta celebrate the Parlay Kid’s birthday by going over Thursday’s Sweet Sixteen NCAA Tournament matchups. Starting with Arkansas/Gonzaga- can the Razorbacks upset the top-seeded Bulldogs? Then it’s over to the South Region for Michigan/Villanova and then everyone loves Texas Tech’s defense will this be the end of the road for Coach K as underdog Duke takes on the Red Raiders. Finally, a look at Houston/Arizona as Harry puts out what Brother Bri calls the worst bet of all time. Then it’s a trip on the Make-Believe Riverboat Casino to discuss who is the best athlete with a kid nickname of all time- and in Sharp Tank, Parlay Kid rides with the Islanders on his birthday!

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NBA Veteran, NBA and NCAA Champion Jason Terry on Arizona’s Big OT Win, Cutting Down the Nets, Coaching in the G-League; Plus First and Second Round Tournament Recap, Underdog Value Bets Left and Cleveland trades for Deshaun Watson Mar 21, 2022

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Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta react to the breaking news that the Atlanta Falcons have traded Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts as Parlay Kid is surprised Atlanta was able to get a third-round pick for him. Harry can’t wait to talk about getting screwed all weekend by the NCAA tournament as he only has 2 of his Final Four teams remaining.

NBA and NCAA Champion, 19-year NBA veteran Jason Terry joins the show to discuss the incredible Arizona/TCU overtime thriller and how impressed he was with Ben Mathurin. Jason talks about what adjustments Arizona will have to make to advance in the tournament as well as his own run for a national title with Arizona and knocking off three #1 seeds on the way to a national title. Next, Jason discusses his coaching path and the constantly changing roster in the G-League as well as how NBA wardrobe has changed over the last two decades.

The guys discuss their Betaches as Brother Bri got hammered in both the women’s and men’s tournaments. Plus, a recap of a crazy opening two rounds of the tournament and which would be the funniest way for Duke and Coach K to be eliminated. Then the guys look at the remaining underdogs left as Parlay Kid likes the value with 15-1 Texas Tech and Harry makes the case for 80-1 Providence.

They end the show discussing the Cleveland Browns trading for Deshaun Watson and how the news upset their fanbase.

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Friday First Round NCAA Tournament Bets, Brett Koremenos on Betting Strategy, Davantae Adams to the Raiders, Derek Carr MVP Value and Harry's Aaron Rodgers Guarantee Mar 18, 2022

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After the first day of the NCAA tournament is filled with upsets, Cousin Sal’s bracket is already in rough shape. The guys begin their recap starting with #15 seed St. Peter’s huge upset of Kentucky as Sal runs down the history of other #15 seeds that won their opening game.

The guys discuss the NFL’s major news as Davante Adams leaves the Packers and signs a record-breaking deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. Sal loves this trade for the Raiders, mostly because they’ve been terrible with draft picks lately. Harry makes a guarantee about Aaron Rodgers not repeating as MVP next year and the guys take a look at early MVP odds as Derek Carr has great value right now.

Then Brett Koremenos joins the show to discuss the unpredictability of betting on the NCAA basketball tournament and why Coach Calipari hasn’t helped Kentucky as much as people think. Plus, a look into pre-draft workouts for college players and tips on betting the rest of the tournament games.

Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta run down the rest of the opening-round tournament games and make their picks. Finally, it’s time for Sharp Tank as the Brother Bri and Parlay Kid take a break from college basketball to bet on UFC – while Harry finds a tennis bet that combines two stars from Spain at vastly different ages in the Semi-Finals of Indian Wells.

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Jay Bilas Joins to talk Coach K's Farewell, the Strategy Behind Building A Bracket, and the Upcoming NCAA Tournament Mar 16, 2022

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In this episode, Cousin Sal is joined by Jay Bilas to discuss the upcoming NCAA Tournament and his strategy/goal when making his picks for the bracket. Next, Jay discusses Coach K's farewell, what Coach K meant to him as a coach, and the impact he had on his future.

Sal and Jay go on to discuss the tournament and what the most important factors are to be successful. Following this, Sal asks Jay which double-digit seeds have the best chance at advancing. Finally, Sal asks if Jay will cry when they show Coach K at 'One Shining Moment'

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Tate Frazier joins for a marathon NCAA Tournament First Round Preview, Sister Jean is Back, Who takes down Coach K and where exactly is Saint Mary’s College? Mar 15, 2022

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Tate Frazier joins Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta to break down twenty-one of the NCAA Tournament’s first-round games! All of the matchups – who will cover, potential upsets, and even which team could make a surprise Final Four run. Tate gives his opinion on why he is worried about North Carolina’s matchup against Marquette and if Sister Jean’s prayers will be answered in a Loyola upset of Ohio State. Plus, Harry likes St. Mary’s even though he doesn’t know where it is. Tate also gives his opinion of Sal’s pick of Villanova to win it all and some of his other best bets.

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Bracket Ready: NCAA Tournament Final Four, Champion and Sweet 16 Value Bets! Mar 14, 2022

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Before getting into their NCAA men’s basketball tournament picks, Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta hit on the big NFL news as Tom Brady returns to Tampa Bay and Amari Cooper is traded to Cleveland. The guys all get to their Betaches as Parlay Kid is disappointed Dayton didn’t make the NCAA tournament.

Next, March Madness begins as the guys make their Regional picks to make it to the Final Four and eventually cut down the nets! Will anyone go all chalk or could a lower seed make it through their region? Gonzaga is the favorite- but are they talented enough for any of the guys to pick them to win it all? Plus, the guys give their value picks to make the Sweet 16 as Harry is high on St. Mary’s! Finally, after not doing a bracket last year- will Harry do one this year?

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Baseball’s New Rules the Good, the Bad, the Duh; Ben Simmons return to Philadelphia, Athlete you would want to Boo, NFL Trade Talk, NCAA Conference Tournament Bets Mar 11, 2022

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As Friday morning college basketball conference tournament action is just getting started, Sal and Harry are already down thanks to losing on Auburn. But the good news is baseball is back! The guy's weigh-in on all the new rules including universal designated hitter, the shift being banned which Harry gives a big duh, pitch clock, larger bases, and normal doubleheaders. Harry has an idea for extra innings that includes a home run derby and Parlay Kid wants to see a first and second half winner like Little League.

Next, a quick recap of Ben Simmons's return to Philadelphia as the Nets blow out the Sixers. The guys discuss the Brooklyn Nets chances to win the Eastern Conference and also discuss which athlete would you want to boo the most which lead to some surprising and revealing answers. Sal updates the odds on the Lakers to miss the playoffs as they continue to get worse for Lebron and company.

Then it’s over to the NFL to discuss some of the top headlines including Carson Wentz being traded to the Washington Commanders and is Brother Bri concerned more about the Chargers now that they traded for Khalil Mack. Meanwhile, Parlay Kid thinks the Dallas Cowboys need to go all-in on winning the NFC this year.

The guys close things out giving their college basketball picks as Parlay Kid likes Tom Izzo and the Spartans to get it done against Wisconsin and Harry is all over Kansas against TCU. Finally, Harry gives a quick wedding update, will he be writing his own vowels?

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Chris Herring, author of Blood in the Garden on 90’s Knicks: The Flagrant History of the 90’s New York Knicks Mar 09, 2022

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Cousin Sal is joined by Chris Herring author of Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks as they discuss everything from home he came up with the title, the Knicks rivalry with Jordan and the Bulls, and just who was the toughest player on those 90’s Knicks.

Chris tells some amazing stories from Anthony Mason sucker punching someone, Charles Oakley gambling with teammates, and even Greg Anthony’s Presidential aspirations. Plus, what was Jeff Van Gundy thinking when he grabbed Alonzo Mourning’s leg in an attempt to break up a brawl?!?

Chris gives insight into what he would say to Knicks owner Jim Dolan and the team’s decades-long wait for a true point guard. Finally, Chris reveals if a 90’s New York Knicks docu-series might be on the way.

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Russell Wilson To the Broncos, Rodgers Re-Signs, Calvin Ridley Suspended, NCAAB Conference Picks, Race To Ten Tuesday Mar 08, 2022

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Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta start off this episode with the biggest news stories that have unfolded in the NFL during the past 24 hours. Aaron Rodgers re-signs in Green Bay but is quickly overshadowed by the blockbuster Russell Wilson trade. Following this, they react to Calvin Ridley and his suspension for gambling and what implications it could have for the NFL in the future. Next, they preview the NCAA conference tournaments, as they give their picks for the winners in the Big 10, Big 12, ACC, SEC, Big East, and the Pac 12. Though they didn't talk about the A10, Parlay Kid still finds a way to get his Dayton Flyers in there. Finally, they preview Race to Ten Tuesday, where they seek to give out a winner in tonight's matchup between the Clippers and the Warriors.

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