The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

The New York Jets fire coach Robert Saleh before their Monday Night matchup with the Buffalo Bills. Is this the change they needed? Can the Detroit Lions cover as sizable road favorites versus the Dallas Cowboys? And are the Carolina Panthers sinking back into their damp corner of the NFL basement? Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss all this and more as they survey every game on the board and discuss their top betting matchups.

We also get a recap of Week 5 in the free Favorites Podcast $100,000 Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest, which is STILL available for sign-up at favorites.actionnetwork.com

And be sure to keep your ears peeled for our Simon Says and Executive Decision picks of the week! #Volume #Herd

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After a number of wild Sunday afternoon NFL finishes, Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss horrendous kickers, a strange Texans win, a deflating Rams loss and so much more. Together they recap all their picks, good and bad, and take accountability once again before Sunday Night Football kicks off in Steel City between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys. Plus, we get their early looks at NFL Week 6. 

And for new listeners, The Favorites $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest is underway! Presented by bet365, this totally free-to-play contest has over $100,000 in cash prizes up for grabs to our listeners this NFL season. Just visit Favorites.ActionNetwork.com to sign up for free and make your picks today. #Volume #Herd

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Are the Cowboys cooked? Are the Rams packing it in? And can Cincinnati jump back into the AFC North race? Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to answer these questions and give out their favorite bets across the NFL slate. Together they give out their boosted underdog moneyline parlay, their Big Balls Bet of the Week presented by Tommy John, play a round of Scooch Roulette and so much more. 

Plus, they narrow down their five picks in the free Favorites Podcast $100,000 Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest, which is STILL available for sign-up at favorites.actionnetwork.com

We even get a Last Word segment with Action Network Director of Research Evan Abrams. #Volume #Herd

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The first NFL slate of October has arrived! Houston and Buffalo square off. Baltimore and Cincinnati clash in the AFC North. And the Saints head to Kansas City on Monday Night Football to face the undefeated but depleted Chiefs. Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter survey every game on the board and discuss their top betting matchups across the NFL, including a preview of Jets and Vikings in London, a nightmare matchup in Foxboro, and so much more. 

We get a recap of Week 4 in the free Favorites Podcast $100,000 Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest, which is STILL available for sign-up at favorites.actionnetwork.com

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And be sure to keep your ears peeled for our Simon Says and Executive Decision picks of the week! #Volume #Herd

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What a slate! Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss a gross Bears victory, a gritty cover from Jim Harbaugh's Chargers, the dynamic Jayden Daniels, and so much more. The boys got hot this week, finishing 4-1 in their contest, and remain undefeated with their Tommy John Big Balls Bets of the Week. Together they recap all their picks, good and bad, and take accountability once again before Sunday Night Football kicks off.

And for new listeners, The Favorites $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest is underway! Presented by bet365, this totally free-to-play contest has over $100,000 in cash prizes up for grabs to our listeners this NFL season. Just visit Favorites.ActionNetwork.com to sign up for free and make your picks today. #Volume #Herd

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Are the hungry Bears ready to roar? Are the Broncos being overlooked? And can the Indianapolis Colts cover a small number? Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to answer these questions and give out their favorite bets across the NFL slate. Together they give out their boosted underdog moneyline parlay, their Big Balls Bet of the Week presented by Tommy John, play a round of Scooch Roulette and so much more. 

Plus, they narrow down their five picks in the free Favorites Podcast $100,000 Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest, which is STILL available for sign-up at favorites.actionnetwork.com

We even get a Last Word segment with Action Network Director of Research Evan Abrams. #Volume  #herd

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The final NFL slate of September delivers some fun surprises. Cincinnati and Tennessee find themselves as winless road favorites. The undefeated Steelers head to Indianapolis. And Josh Allen and the red-hot Buffalo Bills travel to Baltimore for Sunday Night Football. Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter survey every game on the board and discuss their top betting matchups across the NFL, including a long look at Rams visiting the Bears in Chicago, the Giants hosting the Dallas Cowboys on Thursdays and so much more. 

Plus, we get a recap of Week 3 in the free Favorites Podcast $100,000 Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest, which is STILL available for sign-up at favorites.actionnetwork.com

And be sure to keep your ears peeled for our Simon Says and Executive Decision picks of the week! #Volume #Herd

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What a Sunday across the NFL! Andy Dalton saves the the Carolina Panthers. The Rams shock the 49ers. The Vikings steamroll the Texans. And underdogs of 6 or more improve to 11-1 against the spread so far this season.  

Back to recap all the thrills and chills are Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, who discuss another Steelers victory, a pathetic performance from the Tennessee Titans, a resurgent Bo Nix in Tampa, and so much more. Together they recap their contest selections, good and bad, and take accountability once again before Sunday Night Football kicks off.

And In case you're new to the show, The Favorites $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest is underway for a second season! Presented by bet365, this totally free-to-play contest has over $100,000 in cash prizes up for grabs to our listeners this NFL season. Just visit Favorites.ActionNetwork.com to sign up for free and make your picks today. #Volume #Herd

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Can the Ravens rebound in Dallas? Are the Panthers ready to win an NFL game? And can the Miami Dolphins cover the number with Skyler Thompson? Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to answer these questions and give out their favorite bets across the NF slate. Together they give out their boosted underdog moneyline parlay, their Big Balls Bet of the Week presented by Tommy John, play a round of Scooch Roulette and so much more. 

Plus, they narrow down their five picks in the free Favorites Podcast $100,000 Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest, which is STILL available for sign-up at favorites.actionnetwork.com

We even get a Last Word segment with Action Network Director of Research Evan Abrams. #Volume  #herd

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The third week of the NFL season dawns with more tight spreads and a grateful end to Bryce Young's starting job in Carolina. Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter survey the board and discuss their top betting matchups across the NFL. Together they talk about the Bills hosting Jacksonville on Monday Night Football, a showdown in Dallas between the Ravens and Cowboys, the resurgent New Orleans Saints and so much more. 

Plus, we get a recap of Week 2 in the free Favorites Podcast $100,000 Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest, which is STILL available for sign-up at favorites.actionnetwork.com

And be sure to keep your ears peeled for our Simon Says and Executive Decision picks of the week! #Volume #Herd

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Underdogs dominated another wild Sunday NFL slate. 

Saints overwhelm the Dallas Cowboys. Packers suffocate the Colts. Tampa Bay is too much for the Detroit Lions. But the good old reliable Panthers get buried alive once again. Back to recap all the thrills and chills are Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, who discuss the Steelers victory over Denver, an absolute thriller in Kansas City, and so much more. Together they recap their contest selections, good and bad, and take accountability once again before Sunday Night Football kicks off.

And In case you're new to the show, The Favorites $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest is underway for a second season! Presented by bet365, this totally free-to-play contest has over $100,000 in cash prizes up for grabs to our listeners this NFL season.

Make just five picks every week to compete for our $40,000 first place prize, plus thousands more up for grabs every week of the regular season. Visit Favorites.ActionNetwork.com to sign up for free and make your Week 1 picks today. And if you missed this week: no problem! All entries have their lowest score dropped after Week 5, so sign up now and compete for the season-long prizes! #Volume  #Herd

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Can the Cowboys roll the Saints at home? Is Burrow healthy enough to shock Kansas City? Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to give out their favorite bets across the NF slate. Together they give out their boosted underdog moneyline parlay, their Big Balls Bet of the Week presented by Tommy John, play a round of Scooch Roulette and so much more. 

Plus, they narrow down their five picks in the free Favorites Podcast $100,000 Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest, which is STILL available for sign-up at favorites.actionnetwork.com

We even get a Last Word segment with Action Network Director of Research Evan Abrams. #Volume  #Herd

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We head into the second week of a new NFL season with more tight spreads and suspect quarterback play. Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter regroup after a seesaw opening weekend to discuss another loaded slate of matchups across the NFL. Together they talk about the Bengals heading to KC to play the Chiefs, a showdown on Thursday night in Miami, the resurgent Dallas Cowboys and so much more. 

Plus, we get a recap of Week 1 in the free Favorites Podcast $100,000 Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest, which is STILL available for sign-up at favorites.actionnetwork.com

And be sure to keep your ears peeled for our Simon Says and Executive Decision picks of the week! #Volume #Herd

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WILD things unfolded across the first Sunday slate of the NFL season.

Surprise arrests. A shocker in Cincinnati. A miracle cover in Seattle. Panthers buried alive in New Orleans. Sunday of Week 1 had plenty of thrills and chills, and here to recap it all are Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Together they recap their first 3 contest selections, good and the bad, and talk accountability before Sunday Night Football kicks off.

And In case you're new to the show, The Favorites $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest is underway for a second season! Presented by bet365, this totally free-to-play contest has over $100,000 in cash prizes up for grabs to our listeners this NFL season.

Make just five picks every week to compete for our $40,000 first place prize, plus thousands more up for grabs every week of the regular season. Visit Favorites.ActionNetwork.com to sign up for free and make your Week 1 picks today. And if you missed this week: no problem! All entries have their lowest score dropped after Week 5, so sign up now and compete for the season-long prizes! #Volume  #Herd

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A new NFL season kicks off tonight in Kansas City! To celebrate, Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to give out their best bets across the NFL Week 1 slate.

Together they narrow down their picks for their free Favorites Podcast $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest presented by bet365, which is still open for sign-up at favorites.actionnetwork.com and awarding huge cash prizes all season long! 

We also get their famous Big Balls Bet of the Week presented by Tommy John, a boosted moneyline underdog parlay, a long discussion on the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants, and so much more. #Volume #Herd

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NFL Week 1 has finally arrived! Kickoff of a new season looms large, so Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to talk through every game on a loaded Week 1 slate. Can the Eagles win in Brazil? Can the Ravens exact revenge in Kansas City? Are the Bills on upset alert?

Together Chad and Simon give out their Foxhole, Simon Says and Executive Decision picks of the week. Plus, we hear about the games they are eyeballing as their final five selections in their HUGE annual NFL pick 'em contest. 

In case you're new to the show, The Favorites $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest has offically launched for a second season! Presented by bet365, this totally free-to-play contest has over $100,000 in cash prizes up for grabs to our listeners this NFL season.

Make just five picks every week to compete for our $40,000 first place prize, plus thousands more up for grabs every week of the regular season. VisitFavorites.ActionNetwork.com to sign up for free and make your Week 1 picks today. #Volume  #Herd

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The NFL returns in just one week! Today Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return for a loaded episode outlining all of their top bets heading into the season, including Super Bowl matchups, season win totals, and so much more. Later in the show we get some tantalizing nuggets from Evan Abrams about this upcoming season, along with an epic story from our college football insider Brett McMurphy!

Plus, we get another reminder about our BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The Favorites $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest has offically launched for a second season! Presented by bet365, this totally free-to-play contest awarded over $100,000 in cash prizes to our listeners last NFL season. And this season, we're running it back!

Make just five picks every week to compete for our $40,000 first place prize, plus thousands more up for grabs every week of the regular season. VisitFavorites.ActionNetwork.com to sign up for free and make your Week 1 picks today. 

And for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe nowfor free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume  #Herd

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The Favorites $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest has offically launched for a second season! Presented by bet365, this totally free-to-play contest awarded over $100,000 in cash prizes to our listeners last NFL season. And this season, we're running it back!

Make just five picks every week to compete for our $40,000 first place prize, plus thousands more up for grabs every week of the regular season. VisitFavorites.ActionNetwork.com to sign up for free and make your Week 1 picks today. 

Plus, college football enters a new era this season, with an expanded playoff structure and massive impacts from conference realignment.  To discuss college football kickoff from a gambling perspective, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome the hosts of the Big Bets On Campus podcast Stuckey and Collin Wilson for this rollicking annual episode.

Together they talk about Ohio State vs Oregon in the expanded Big Ten, the futures bets they're making, their favorite picks for a massive Week 1 holiday weekend slate, and much more.

And for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe nowfor free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #Herd

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Are the San Francisco 49ers destined to regress? Can the Rams make another playoff push? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are back for their eighth and final Division Preview talking NFC West.

Together they talk about the Arizona Cardinals' tough schedule, Simon's love affairs with the Seattle Seahawks' wide receiver room and much more.

Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe nowfor free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #Herd

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Are the Kansas City Chiefs destined to repeat as Super Bowl champs? Are the Chargers ready to shock the division under Jim Harbaugh? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are back to discuss the AFC West, joined by NFL expert Matthew Freedman of Fantasy Life. 

Together they talk about the chances of a Las Vegas Raiders playoff run, Simon's feelings on Bo Nix and the Broncos, and much more.

Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe nowfor free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #Herd

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Are the Dallas Cowboys toast? Can the Eagles return to soar once more? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to talk NFC East with their colleague Chris Raybon, who has strong opinions on the Washington Commanders and lowly New York Giants. Together they talk about the chances of a winless Giants start, Simon's feelings on Kliff Kingsbury, and so much more.

Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe nowfor free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #Herd

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Will the Buffalo Bills no longer a beast in the East? Are the Dolphins tough enough for a long regular season? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are back to discuss the AFC East. They are joined by former NFL executive Michael Lombardi, creator of the Daily Coach newsletter and host of the GM Shuffle Podcast.

Together they talk about the chances of a New York Jets playoff run, Simon's feelings on Tua, and so much more.

Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe nowfor free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #Herd

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Can Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens get over the hump? Can the Cleveland Browns overcome mediocre quarterback play? Can Joe Burrow get the Bengals off to a hot start? Are the Steelers cooked?
As the NFL regular season approaches, Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to talk all things AFC North. Today they welcome back Warren Sharp, the impresario of Sharp Football Analysis and one of our favorite returning guests. He is creator of the 2024 Sharp Football Analysis NFL Preview, his popular annual football tome. Use promo code ACTION to receive 50%, available now. 
Together this trio talk about all four teams in the AFC North, and dive deep into who has the rest advantage, schedule edge and so much more. #Volume #Herd

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Are the Chicago Bears worth the hype? Just how rough will things get for the Minnesota Vikings? And can the Packers return to glory with Jordan Love this season? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are back to discuss the NFC North. They are joined by friend of the show Field Yates, the popular ESPN NFL insider. Together they talk a resurgent Detroit Lions team, Simon's love for Field's fantasy podcast, and even do a quick walk down memory lane involving hypnosis. 

Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe nowfor free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #Herd

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Are the Carolina Panthers ready to pounce this season? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are back to discuss the NFC South, including strong opinions on the lowly Carolina Panthers. Plus, we get their takes on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Atlanta Falcons, and dreadful Dennis Allen and his New Orleans Saints. 

Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe nowfor free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #Herd

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From sea to shining sea, NFL Training Camps are in session this week for all 32 teams. From Loyola Marymount to St. John Fisher University, the Super Bowl dreams of every organization remain intact. Joining Action Network NFL experts to discuss all things NFL is friend of the show Bill Barnwell, one of the most beloved ESPN personalities. Together the trio discuss Bill's recent article about "sexy" Super Bowl picks, the hubbub around Jordan Love's contract status, the latest with the Dallas Cowboys and so much more. Plus, Bill asks Simon and Chad the unexpected question: who will be the "trendy" Super Bowl pick NEXT summer? Learn more about your ad choices. 

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The boys are back! Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter make their triumphant return, bringing America's #1 sports betting podcast back to the Volume. 

Today Simon and Chad go through the AFC South, answering the biggest gambling questions for each of the four teams. Are the Houston Texans the new kings of the South? Or are the Indianapolis Colts the darkhorse to ride this season? Are the Jacksonville Jaguars just treading water, or can Trevor Lawrence make The Leap? And are the Tennessee Titans primed to be the worst team in the NFL this season?

Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, a reminder that Action's college sports betting brand Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe now for early access to conference previews and exclusive content all season long. #Volume #Herd

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How can Action Network's Director of Predictive Analytics and his math PhD colleague help listeners win more NFL sides and totals this season? Their exclusive Luck Rankings, that's how! On today's episode, Action hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter bring on the curators of their most beloved handicapping tool. Sean Koerner and Dr. Nick Giffen are data experts, and their Luck Rankings have been a revelations for gamblers looking to quantify how "lucky" or "unlucky" NFL teams were during a given game or entire season. Together they break down the math behind these rankings, their incredible performance against the spread, how we can all use the Luck Rankings as a profitable tool in our gambling tool belts, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. 

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Are NFL quarterbacks getting better or worse? Does Aaron Rodgers have what it takes to be relevant in 2024? Is Dak Prescott an elite quarterback? On today's annual episode, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined once again by friend of the program Rich Hribar of Sharp Football Analysis to provide their Top 10 lists of NFL quarterbacks. Together the trio outline their criteria, discuss the changing landscape of NFL defenses in recent years, opine about young unknowns like Caleb Williams, and so much more.

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The endless NFL offseason was filled with tons of trades, signings and transactions that impacted the upcoming NFL fantasy season. And while some were splashy moves that garnered big headlines, plenty more went under the radar. Here to discuss the downstream impacts of 10 such moves are two giants of the fantasy community. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on their FantasyLabs colleagues Sean Koerner and Chris Raybon, recognized by FantasyPros as two of the best player projectionists working today. They cover the impact of Stefon Diggs in Houston, a new coach in Carolina, a Zack Moss rebound season and so much more.

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