The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Summer is in full swing! And every year loads of listener questions arrive for our two hosts, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. In the second part of our annual summer mailbag series, Chad and Simon answer a number of your questions, and shed light on the men behind the mics. The summer heat is rising, and so is the heat of the questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every week of the calendar year, Action Network Director of Research Evan Abrams works hard to unearth the best data and information for use across our entire content team. This week, he joins Chad Millman and Simon Hunter with his top 10 trends for the upcoming NFL Week 1. Who is the undisputed Rest King? How should bettors handle the Colts to open the season? What's the best approach to this Brazil game? And how likely are the 49ers to suffer from the Super Bowl hangover? All this and so much more as our NFL offseason podcast schedule marches on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every year loads of listener questions arrive for our two hosts, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. In the first part of our two-part annual summer mailbag series, Chad and Simon answer a number of your questions, and shed light on the men behind the mics. How have the guys' early NFL betting changed over the last 5 years? What is the worst curated meal they could serve their co-host? All these and even more burning questions answered today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA continues to dominate headlines this week, with the NBA Finals, the passing of legend Jerry West and LA Lakers rumor beef between the league's most famous insiders. Here to join Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to talk all things pro hoops is former NBA former Chandler Parsons. He started as a high school state champion in Florida,  became the first Florida Gator to win SEC Player of the Year in college, and enjoyed a nine-year NBA career for the Rockets, Mavericks, Grizzles and Hawks. Today he's a co-host on Run It Back, the NBA show on FanDuelTV. He joins the program to talk about his own wild NBA free agency stories, his unique experience as an NBA rookie during the 2011 lockout, the influence of Jerry West and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the most popular podcast hosts in NFL media, Robert Mays has steered The Athletic Football Show for four long years. Today he joins our own Action Network hosting duo of Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to discuss his recent interview with Damien Harris, his take on Mac Jones, his experience as Grantland's very first employee and so much more. Plus, Mays and Millman talk Bears-fans-to-Bears-fan about Caleb Williams and what is takes to be a pro's pro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Friend of the program Chris Long returns, joining Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to discuss NFL season win totals and the NBA Finals between the Celtics and Mavericks. The 2-time Super Bowl champion and 11-year NFL veteran also plays a game of Explain These Coaching Cliches, and explains why players don't care about their teammates' personal lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Major League Baseball is embroiled in another betting scandal, with yet more players implicated in illicit baseball betting behavior. Joining Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to discuss the latest MLB storylines and his new book on Clayton Kershaw is Andy McCullough of The Athletic, one of the most respected journalists in baseball today. Together they cover the idiocy of violating MLB's betting policies, the greatness of Clayton Kershaw, and so much more. And be sure to check out Andy's excellent new Clayton Kershaw biography THE LAST OF HIS KIND: CLAYTON KERSHAW AND THE BURDEN OF GREATNESS available wherever books are sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is a "Welcome to the NBA" moment? Our guest Josh Richardson of the Miami Heat has two of them, as he explains to our hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of Action Network. The trio discuss the looming NBA Finals, his time on the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks, life as a NBA veteran and the most competitive environments in the league. Plus, later in the show Simon shares the Sharp Calls he received from our NFL Week 1 episode, including some surprising love for Chad Millman's favorite bet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a preeminent quarterback and a host of recent titles and Super Bowl appearances, the Kansas City Chiefs have grown to become the epicenter of today's NFL. Here to discuss the incredible resurgence of Chiefs and the town of Kansas City is author Rustin Dodd, whose new book is titled KINGDOM QUARTERBACK: Patrick Mahomes, The Kansas City Chiefs and How a Once-Swingin’ Cow Town Chase The Ultimate Comeback. With Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, the trio covers the raucous mafia and gambling history of Kansas City, the impact of Taylor Swift, and what makes Patrick Mahomes a special figure even among elite NFL quarterbacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kickoff of the 2024 NFL season is 105 days away. But despite such a distant time horizon, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are happy to go up and down the NFL Week 1 slate to see what opening value remains. And while it is never fun to tie your money up for months, it IS fun to dive into the same matchups we'll all be drooling over after Labor Day. How much has Pittsburgh improved? How easy a pick are the Philadelphia Eagles? And is now the buy low moment on the Arizona Cardinals? All of these answered and more as the NFL offseason marches on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did the NFL hand the Baltimore Ravens a huge advantage this season? Will the San Francisco 49ers' schedule hamstring them? Fresh from his exhaustive annual deep dive into the NFL schedule is friend of the show Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis, who joins Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to talk all things NFL schedule. With 101 games this season featuring one team on a distinct rest disadvantage, schedule equity is at an all-time low. Together this trio talks about the NFL's drive to sell sizzling matchups across an expanding variety of broadcast and streaming partners, while maximizing interest and minimizing competitive inequalities. Can they succeed in this effort? And has Taylor Swift and her army of followers become a new factor the NFL must consider? As Simon Hunter points out, "this feels like the first time they are selling quarterback matchups more than team matchups." And for more NFL schedule information and to pre-purchase Warren's annual book at a huge discount only for our listeners, be sure to check out SharpFootballAnalysis.com and use promo code SHARPBOOK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How has the NFL become a 12-month-a-year business? How big are American sports betting partnerships going to become? Was the Jontay Porter scandal a good thing for the NBA? Today's guest is Huddle Up newsletter kingpin and social media maven Joe Pompliano, a sports business expert with strong opinions on all these questions and more. He joins Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to talk NFL schedule release, the booming financial pathway of pro sports leagues thanks to private equity, the global reach of American sports leagues and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can you make 2400 free throws in one day? Today's guest can! Action Network's Chad Millman and WNBA betting enthusiast Simon Hunter talk to Indiana Fever play-by-play voice and legendary women's basketball figure Debbie Antonelli about her impression of the WNBA's development, the increased exposure that's come from Clark, and her absolutely Herculean fundraiser for Special Olympics this weekend. Antontelli was a key part of the 1984-1985 NC State basketball team that went undefeated in the ACC regular season and tournament, and she'll be making 2400 free throws in 24 hours as part of her 24 Hours Of Nothing But Net effort. A favorite among inveterate gamblers for almost 30 years, the WNBA tips off tonight. It will be the professional debut of Caitlin Clark for the Indiana Fever, and Antonelli talks Caitlin Clark, her own career as a beloved basketball broadcaster, her longtime passion for Las Vegas, and more. And those interested in donating to Antonelli's Special Olympics fundraiser, all of us here at the Favorites encourage you to visit 24HoursNBN.com now to support this wonderful cause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are the Philadelphia Eagles bound to rebound? How badly will the Dallas Cowboys disappoint? And are the Chicago Bears destined for glory with Caleb Williams? Joining hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to answer questions like these across the NFC is a beloved Chicago media figure, and holder of "the only job Chad wants more than his own." Guest Danny Parkins is the drive-time kingpin at 670 The Score on Chicago's airwaves, and has strong opinions across the conference for gamblers and non-gamblers alike. Together they also touch on the preponderance of D3 veterans in the NBA, the chances Chicago has a superstar quarterback, and the value left on the New York Giants. And for fans of the NBA, be sure to check out Danny Parkins' terrific new book PIPELINE TO THE PROS: How D3, Small College Nobodies Rose To Rule the NBA, available now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Hey Patriots fans: welcome to hell!" Action Network's Simon Hunter starts the show with a bang, as he and host Chad Millman run through the betting status of every team across the AFC. Are the New York Jets ready to soar? Are the Tennessee Titans preparing for rock bottom? And can the Bengals rally behind Joe Burrow and make another Super Bowl run? Our dynamic duo answers all these questions and many more, including a dive into the AFC South and a dissection of the Chiefs' biggest adversaries out west. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An gambling rite of spring, the 150th renewal of the Greatest Two Minutes In Sports is this Saturday at Churchill Downs. The Kentucky Derby is a favorite among casuals and inveterate gamblers alike, and Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome horseracing expert Sean Zerillo for his favorite picks in the Run for the Roses. We hear about his top win contenders, longshots, track conditions and so much more. Plus, Simon gets to ask him his most probing baseball questions, especially about his beloved (and red-hot) Philadelphia Phillies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a jaw-dropping move for NFL fans everywhere, the Atlanta Falcons drafted quarterback Michael Penix Jr with the 8th overall pick in the NFL Draft. This was one of many surprises in Detroit last week, and here to break it all down is special guest Johnny Manziel. He joins Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to talk Penix, Bo Nix, Jayden Daniels, and more. Plus, we hear about the experience prospects experience on draft night, the best long-shots to win the next Heisman trophy, and what it's like to have Kyle Shanahan breath down your neck in a film room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Calling all gamblers: you're on the clock! The 2024 NFL Draft is just hours away, and Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to give their favorite picks for the first round, including their long-awaited Sharp Calls, Executive Decision and Big Balls Bet of the Week! So dig in, hunker down, and get ready for all the madness to unfold in Detroit this evening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NFL Draft just days away, Johnny Football himself joins Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to talk 2024 QB Class, the ups and downs of the Draft circuit, his time as a one-time NFL problem child, and so much more. Plus, we hear more about Franchise Mode, the video series he recently completed on Action with fellow ex-NFL QB Kurt Benkert. And what is the latest on the #2 overall pick? Is JJ McCarthy worth a trade up? Can Drake Maye succeed without the perfect conditions? Simon happily jumps in with his opinions on all of these. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's guest is in a league of his own as an NFL offensive lineman. David Bakhtiari has made five NFL All-Pro teams as tackle for the Green Bay Packers. He became a Wisconsin folk hero for his public beer chugging antics. He even got himself a cameo in a major motion picture. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive deep into anything and everything with Bakhtiari, including his experience as an NFL Draft prospect, his relationship with Aaron Rodgers, his thoughts on NFL refereeing, fancy underpants, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the moon no longer obstructing sunlight here on Earth, it's back to the business of betting here on The Favorites Podcast. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome back NFL Draft celestial powerhouse and friend of the podcast Nate Tice of The Athletic Football Show to the show, previewing his latest Draft rankings and focusing on the quarterback position. Tice has a hotter take on UNC prospect Drake Maye than most experts, and has plenty of opinions on Brock Bowers, Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the greatest spectacles in sports entertainment is this weekend, as Philadelphia hosts WWE Wrestlemania 40. And on today's bonus episode we have a VERY special guest, one of the most recognizable figures in the world of professional wrestling, and one of the sport's true workhorses. In his own words, he is The Visionary. He is The Revolutionary. He is Seth freakin' Rollins. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are thrilled to talk to Rollins before one of his busiest and most brutal weekends. On Saturday, he and partner Cody Rhodes are main event underdogs against The Rock and Roman Reigns. Then on Sunday, he defends his World Heavyweight Championship against Drew McIntyre, again as a massive underdog. Together the trio discuss Wrestlemania, Rollins' favorite team the Chicago Bears, his love for the state of Iowa, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who is the biggest disgrace in the NFL? Who can change the trajectory of their franchise in this NFL Draft? Will Simon apologize for betting on the Rams last month? So many questions have come in from our listeners, and together hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of Action Network wade through them all to give answers. And for North Carolina listeners looking for the best sportsbook offers, check out the links here for the full list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined by a very special guest. Keith O'Brien is an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author, with a new book more relevant this week than he ever imagined. Titled "CHARLIE HUSTLE: THE RISE AND FALL OF PETE ROSE AND THE LAST GLORY DAYS OF BASEBALL," the book outlines the gambling investigation into Pete Rose and his gambling habits, covertly conducted by Major League Baseball. The trio discuss the parallels between Rose and the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, the international megastar ensnared in his own betting scandal this week. We hear comparisons between the modern sports universe and that of the 1970s and 1980s, the conduct of the office of the commissioner, and the changing role of MLB with their newfound embrace of legal sports betting. And speaking of legal sports wagering, for North Carolina listeners looking for the best sportsbook sign-up offers, those can be found via this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL announced games will be played on Christmas Day again this holiday season, a present to gamblers yearning for an excuse to avoid their families. Also a gift? Hearing Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discussing the latest NFL moves in free agency and trades, with the NFL Draft just one short month away. Together they discuss the divisions they feel are up for grabs, the biggest signings of the offseason thus far, the rise and fall of Justin Fields and so much more. Plus, we hear about a potential JJ McCarthy smokescreen at the top of the first round. And if you're in North Carolina looking for the best sportsbook sign-up offers, check out this link to see them all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Selection Sunday has delivered a lopsided bracket for gamblers to feast upon this week, as March Madness enters full swing on Thursday. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined by their colleague Stuckey, host of the Big Bets On Campus podcast and one of the most respected college hoops bettors anywhere. Together they go through the first round matchups he loves, futures bets he's playing, frauds he's identified and so much more. So jump on in, give this a listen, and get in on the fun of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament! And for North Carolina bettors looking for the best sportsbook sign-up offers, check out the link here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we're joined by passionate gambler Chris Long, a two-time Super Bowl champion and the host of the beloved Green Light podcast. Together with Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, Chris talks about betting the NFL, late night mistakes, fading the public, the NFL Draft and so much more. Plus, we hear Simon's surprising connection to Chris' brother-in-law, plus why Chris made his wife sign a binding contract that's still taped to their fridge. And for our North Carolina listeners looking for the best sportsbook sign-up offers, just follow this link:  https://www.actionnetwork.com/online-sports-betting/north-carolina-best-apps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sunday night is the 96th presentation of the Academy Awards. And as we do every year at this time, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome a true Hollywood insider to help us profit on it. A top talent manager at Mosaic in Los Angeles, Lasker was recently named one of the 40 Most Powerful People in Comedy by the Hollywood Reporter and is more importantly a true Oscars savant. Together the trio go through their picks for movies to bring home hardware on Sunday night, including Oppenheimer, Barbie, Killers of the Flower Moon and more. And for our North Carolina listeners looking for the best sportsbook sign-up offers, just follow this link:  https://www.actionnetwork.com/online-sports-betting/north-carolina-best-apps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL announced a significant increase to the salary cap last week. Teams are making their franchise tag decisions. The NFL Combine commences in Indianapolis. A lot is happening in the world of the NFL right now, as the league continues its preeminent status on the sports calendar all year 'round. Together Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter convene to discuss the latest news in the NFL from a betting perspective, including comparing the New England Patriots to the post-Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls. Plus, we hear about the salary cap making the AFC South chaotic from a betting perspective, the status of JJ McCarthy and Drake Maye, and so much plus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The long NFL offseason is underway, with ten more weeks until the NFL Draft. But Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter still have plenty to discuss, diving into the biggest NFL topics leading into free agency next month. Is Pittsburgh's quarterback room doomed for next season? Without draft capital, can the Broncos become winners again from salary cap hell? What is happening with Justin Fields? Are the Titans the next Texans? All of these and so much more, plus the impact of the 49ers' firing of Steve Wilkes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The confetti has been swept up, the Kansas City Chiefs are once again the Super Bowl champions. Just how legendary is Patrick Mahomes as a quarterback? How historic was this underdog victory? Will anyone be giving points to this team again? All these questions and more answered by Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, who go through all the angles for Super Bowl LVIII. Later, we're joined by Director of Research Evan Abrams to frame up the game from a historical and data perspective. And we close the show with Chad and Simon's favorite early angles for the 2024 season. Plus, we hear why Simon was in Hawaii all season, and why he's back on the East Coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The biggest event of the sports calendar is nearly here, as the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers get ready to square off in Las Vegas. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return like a roundhouse from Swayze with their final episode of the NFL season, giving their top bets for the big game. They also describe their plans for the Super Bowl, the atmosphere in Las Vegas so far, and we check in with Action's Director of Research Evan Abrams for a final historical data dive into the game. And to all of those who have listened and watched our show all season, thank you! The entire Action Network team wishes you and your loved ones a very profitable and entertaining Super Bowl. May all your longshot prop dreams come true! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Las Vegas teems with activity in the build up to Super Bowl LVIII, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on colleagues Chris Raybon and Nick Giffen to talk all things prop betting for the big game. Together they run through a half dozen of their favorite plays, including Super Bowl MVPs, a first rushing attempt pick, and plenty more. Plus, we hear from the winner of The Favorites Podcast bet365 Super Bowl Prop Contest, whose winning submission is now available on bet365 under Super Bowl Specials. Our thanks to all who entered! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Action Network Director of Research Evan Abrams is the guest for our dive into the best Super Bowl trends. Hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter hear Evan break down the history of Super Bowls wins versus covers, whether experience matters at the quarterback position, the recent struggles of the NFC, why momentum matters and so much more! Everything you need to make smarter gambles on the road to betting Super Bowl LVIII. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Chiefs and 49ers settle into their hotel rooms in Lake Las Vegas, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to preview all things betting for Super Bowl LVIII. Together they go through the early opportunities for the side and total, plus answer some burning questions. Is the luck running out for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs? Or is it Brock Purdy and the 49ers who have been punching above their weight? And we also introduce our new bet365 Super Bowl Prop Contest, where one of our lucky winners will get their own custom prop posted on bet365 to receive real life bets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Super Bowl LVIII is set! The Kansas City Chiefs will once again face the San Francisco 49ers for a chance at the Lombardi Trophy. To discuss how we got here, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to break down the AFC and NFC Championships from every angle. Dan Campbell dies by the sword with multiple failed fourth down attempts. Lamar Jackson can't take the Ravens to the Promised Land versus underdog Patrick Mahomes. But with two incredible games in the books today, only the biggest game of them remains, kicking off two weeks from today in Las Vegas. Is now the time to bet Mahomes again as a Super Bowl underdog? Does Brock Purdy have what it takes to bring San Francisco another title? All this and more on today's episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just three games remain in the NFL season. That's three opportunities left for NFL gamblers to profit! Here to discuss all things betting for NFL Conference Championship weekend are Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, who cover the Lions at 49ers and Chiefs at Ravens. We also get a ton of stats and information from Action Director of Research Evan Abrams, who digs up a Buffalo hangover nugget that's too crazy to ignore this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An incredible Sunday of NFL playoff action looms, and Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to break down the AFC and NFC Championship games. The Kansas City Chiefs visit Baltimore to take on the Ravens. Is Mahomes as an underdog too juicy to pass up? And with Lions visiting the 49ers by the Bay, is this a dominating performance by Christian McCaffrey? We hear all their feelings on both matchups, plus a tease for Thursday's episode and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a tough Divisional Round playoff slate, Action Network NFL hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return for a recap of all four games and a preview of the Conference Championships ahead. Patrick Mahomes got the best of Josh Allen yet again in the postseason. Detroit motors to a victory against Tampa Bay. The 49ers hang tough versus the Packers and the Ravens overwhelm the Texans. Now the stage is set, and we're ready to bet the penultimate weekend of the NFL season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The best teams in the NFL are all playing this weekend, with Super Bowl dreams hanging in the balance. Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return with their top bets for the NFL Divisional Round, with a Big Balls Bet of the Week, a moneyline round robin, and so much more. Plus, we hear a round of Sharp Calls to get the opinions of professional gamblers who listen to the show. Are the Texans the play in Baltimore? Will the Bills finally overwhelm the Chiefs? And will the Tampa Bay Bucs hang tough in Detroit? All these questions answered and more, along with all the stats and trends you need from Action Director of Research Evan Abrams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The last loaded NFL slate of the season is here! But dry your eyes, because Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are here to break down every matchup and talk all things gambling for the NFL playoff's Divisional Round. Fresh off a brilliant 4-0 performance last week against the spread, together they discuss the potential fates of the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers, the top seeds in each conference who have enjoyed a much-needed layoff. The Kansas City Chiefs are visiting Buffalo and the Lions' Super Bowl dreams are still alive! Plus, we get their Executive Decision and Simon Says bets, some data and trends from Director of Research Evan Abrams, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With four games done and two games yet to kickoff, Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter join a raucous live crowd in Hoboken, New Jersey to discuss the three NFL Wild Card games that have concluded. Together they talk about the highs and lows of the Saturday and Sunday matchups, including a victory lap over the Texans and Packers. We hear from Sam, the Favorites contest second-place finisher, who flew in for the festivities. And we get Chad and Simon's favorite plays for the Eagles versus the Buccaneers on Monday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kickoff the NFL playoffs is quickly approaching, and Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are ready! Together they go through all six games to provide their favorite sides and totals, including their Big Balls Bet of the Week. They also have their top moneyline underdogs, a trove of NFL playoff data from Evan Abrams, and so much more. And this is your last shot! If you want to join us LIVE for our free Wild Card Weekend events in Hoboken, RSVP now for Saturday January 13th or Sunday January 14th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Wild Card Weekend is here, with games spread out over three glorious days. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return with breakdowns on all six games, including the CJ Stroud Show in Houston and a blustery duo of games in Kansas City and Buffalo. Together our own blustery duo give their picks and leans for every game, while celebrating the successful conclusion of The Favorites Podcast $100,000 Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest, which crowned a first place winner on Sunday night. And if you haven't RSVP'd yet for our free LIVE events this weekend, don't delay! Join us for a Wild Card Watch and Wager party with free drinks, Saturday January 13th and Sunday January 14th in Hoboken, New Jersey! 12 - CLE HOU 21 - MIA KC 28 - PIT BUF 35 - GB DAL 43 - LAR DET 48 - PHL TB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL regular season is a wrap! Wild Card Weekend looms for Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, and the playoff picture is nearly set in stone. The Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins square off in Florida tonight to decide the AFC East, but before they do our dynamic duo recaps all the action from across the NFL landscape. They also bring on Big Bets On Campus co-host Michael Calabrese, who discusses his wild $16,000 parlay that culminates tomorrow night at the College Football Playoff National Championship game in Houston. And if you want to join the FREE Favorites Podcast LIVE events on NFL Wild Card Weekend, RSVP now for Saturday January 13th or Sunday January 14th in Hoboken, New Jersey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL regular season comes to a close this week, and the air is heavy with playoff intrigue. Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to give their favorite picks for the NFL Week 18 slate, including some massive opportunities in the AFC. We will all be treated to a Sunday Night Football showcase in Miami, but before that the boys want to get down and dirty with the Carolina Panthers one more time. Plus we hear their favorite underdog moneyline round robin, and we also get a round of Sharp Calls from the professional bettors in Simon's universe. Interested in joining the show and Action Network experts live and in-person? Now you can! RSVP now for free for our two big TOTALLY FREE events in Hoboken, New Jersey for NFL Wild Card weekend! Saturday January 13th RSVP here, or Sunday January 14th RSVP here now for your chance to join us LIVE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year, sports bettors! The end of the NFL regular season has arrived, and Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are here to run through every NFL Week 18 matchup. The AFC playoff picture is still very much in flux, with all eyes on the Steelers and Jaguars before a potential Sunday night battle to decide the AFC East. We're also in the final week of the Favorites Podcast $100k Pro Football Pick Em Contest, and will have awarded our $40,000 grand prize by this time next week. Looking to next week, if you want to join us at our FREE podcast LIVE events in Hoboken, New Jersey for NFL Wild Card Weekend, be sure to RSVP now! There are two separate events, and you can RSVP and get all the info for Saturday January 13th here and Sunday January 14th here. 9 - PIT BAL 10 - HOU IND 13 - CIN CLE 15 - TB CAR 19 - NE NYJ 22 - MIN DET 26 - TEN JAX 30 - ATL NO 32 - DAL WAS 38 - LAC KC 40 - DEN LV 45 - LAR SF 48 - NYG PHI 52 - CHI GB 58 - SEA AZ 62 - MIA BUF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we say farewell to 2023, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to preview their favorite plays across the penultimate slate of the NFL regular season. They give out their Big Balls Bet of the Week, a Foxhole pick, and discuss the Thursday Night Football and Sunday Night Football games as well. 2024 is nearly here, and the podcast will soon be crowning the $40,000 first place prize winner in its Favorites Podcast $100,000 Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest! And for those looking for a leg up in the Week 17 contest, check out predictive analyst Billy Ward's weekly tiebreaker article here. Action's Director of Research Evan Abrams also joins the show to sprinkle in eye-popping data and trends across a handful of games, including wild information about totals in Chiefs games recently. We also hear a round of Sharp Calls from disagreeable professional sports gamblers. And on behalf of the entire Action Network team, we here at The Favorites Podcast wish you and your loved ones a happy, safe and extremely profitable New Year! For those looking to join our free NFL Wild Card Weekend LIVE events in Hoboken, New Jersey be sure to RSVP now for the Saturday January 13th event here or the Sunday January 14th event here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The dawn of a new year approaches, and Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to preview the penultimate week of the NFL regular season. Together they go through every game on the Week 17 slate, including another Mason Rudolph start in Seattle, a resurgent Bryce Young in Jacksonville, and a potential Buffalo Bills smash spot against New England in Orchard Park. We get our weekly Simon Says and Executive Decision bets, and an update on The Favorites Podcast $100,000 NFL Pro Pick 'Em Contest, which will soon award its vaunted $40,000 first place prize! And if you want to join us LIVE in-person on NFL Wild Card weekend in Hoboken, New Jersey be sure to RSVP for our separate events Saturday Jan 13th here or Sunday Jan 14th here. Free to RSVP, free to attend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a special holiday week for the NFL! It's a bright time. It's the right time. To gamble the night away. Week 16 time? It's a swell time to go betting in a one-horse sleigh! Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun this week with their top bets across a NFL slate that finishes with a very merry tripleheader on Christmas Day. We get their Big Balls Bet of the Week, their Foxhole bet, and a round robin underdog parlay that'll be sure to give listeners the Kringle Tingles. On behalf of everyone here at The Favorites Podcast and Action Network, thank you so much for making our podcast a part of your week, and we wish you a very happy, safe and profitable holiday season. And for those who need a leg up in the contest, check out Billy Ward's tiebreaker article here. For if you're looking to RSVP for The Favorites Podcast and Action Network LIVE Wildcard Weekend watch party events in Hoboken, New Jersey you can RSVP for the Saturday Jan 13 event here and the Sunday Jan 14 event here for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On behalf of The Favorites Podcast we wish our beloved gamblers a very Merry Christmas to all who celebrate, as Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter get ready for a holiday weekend of NFL games drifting like freshly fallen snow from Thursday to Monday night. Together they look at all the games on the board and give their early leans for each one, along with their Executive Decision and Simon Says picks. Plus, for those looking to attend either of our free Action Network LIVE events on NFL Wildcard Weekend in Hoboken, New Jersey you can see more info and RSVP for Saturday January 13th here or Sunday January 14th here. 8 - NO LAR 12 - CIN PIT 17 - BUF LAC 20 - DET MIN 23 - WAS NYJ 25 - GB CAR 29 - CLE HOU 31 - IND ATL 36 - SEA TEN 39 - JAX TB 42 - DAL MIA 45 - AZ CHI 49 - NE DEN 53 - LV KC 57 - NYG PHI 58 - BAL SF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a week! Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter capped off a terrific week with a resounding win and cover by the Buffalo Bills. Our duo sweeps the board on podcast picks of Foxhole, Simon Says, Executive Decision and Big Balls Bet of the Week. They also go 4-1 ATS in their Sunday contest picks, with the lone loss an OT loss by the Titans. Simon and Chad ride high as they recap all the action before previewing Week 16 sides they're already identifying, and discussing the Sunday Night and Monday Night games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Giddy up jingle horse, pick up your feet, we're gamblin' around the clock! Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return for another winter wonderland of NFL action as they preview their top picks across the NFL Week 15 board. Together they make their Foxhole pick and Big Balls Bet of the Week, take a round of Sharp Calls from other professional bettors, and so much more. And if you're still playing The Favorites Podcast $100,000 Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest, here is predictive analyst Billy Ward's weekly tiebreaker article to help give you an edge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a 3-2 week in their contest, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to preview a loaded NFL Week 15 slate. With no more bye weeks, more games mean more opportunities for gamblers everywhere. Together Chad and Simon go through a resurgent Buffalo Bills team hosting the Cowboys, another deep dive into the putrid Carolina Panthers, a juicy spot for the Chicago Bears and so much more. 6 - LAC LV 7 - MIN CIN 10 - PIT IND 13 - DEN DET 16 - CIN CLE 20 - ATL CAR 21 - NYJ MIA 26 - HOU TEN 30 - NYG NO 34 - TB GB 36 - KC NE 42 - SF AZ 44 - WAS LAR 46 - DAL BUF 52 - JAX BAL 55 - PHL SEA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Kansas City Chiefs were an offsides penalty away from one of the most electrifying go-ahead touchdowns in NFL regular season history. Instead, Kadarius Toney's foot helps deliver a much-needed victory for the Buffalo Bills and an excruciating against the spread loss for Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Together our duo reconvenes on a Sunday night before the prime time game in Dallas to recap their picks, and then provide to their favorite early Week 15 lines. They also talk about a brutal Justin Herbert injury, a wild performance from Denver, and the return of the Joe Flacco Experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The weather outside is frightful, but the bets are so delightful! This week the NFL is besieged by record-low totals and windy weather, as a cavalcade of unimpressive backup quarterbacks take the field from coast to coast. Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are here to make sense of it all, providing their top plays for the NFL Week 14 slate. Plus, Chad is in Las Vegas fresh off a meeting with beloved former podcast co-host Bob Scucci, so everyone is treated to an update on Scooch. We also get a Big Balls Bet of the Week, another NFL Survivor Pool selection and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Still glowing from a successful live show event on Sunday, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to preview the entire NFL Week 14 slate. Together they discuss more quarterback injuries, wild weather in Chicago, and so much more. Plus we get an Executive Decision and Simon Says bet, plus plenty of the New York Jets content our fans have grown to loathe! 10 - NE PIT 15 - HOU NYJ 20 - TB ATL 22 - DET CHI 26 - JAX CLE 28 - IND CIN 30 - BAL LAR 32 - CAR NO 34 - MIN LV 36 - SEA SF 40 - DEN LAC 43 - BUF KC 47 - DAL PHI 51 - TEN MIA 53 - GB NYG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're doing it LIVE! Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are face-to-face at the Shepherd and the Knucklehead in Hoboken, New Jersey for a special live edition of the Favorites recap edition. Together they go through all their bets from this NFL Sunday, including an epic matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles. The guys recap the bets that have already hit the window, as they settle in for Sunday Night Football between the Chiefs and Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The underdogs are barking this weekend, and Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are here to heed their call. Together they go through their favorite bets across the NFL Week 13 board, giving out their Big Balls Bet of the Week, survivor contest leans, top moneyline underdogs and so much more. Plus, we hear what the professional gamblers who listen to this show are thinking this week with another round of Sharp Calls! If you're looking for an advantage in the Week 13 Favorites Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest, check out Billy Ward's weekly tiebreaker article here. Next episode will be recorded in front of a LIVE audience in Hoboken, New Jersey. If you want to join the fun, RSVP now! Hope to see you all there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're in the home stretch, gamblers! The Favorites Podcast $100k Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest has officially dropped everyone's two lowest scores, and the race for the $40,000 first place prize is heating up! Together, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to preview every game on the NFL Week 13 board, including a tantalizing matchup between the 49ers and Eagles. Plus, we get a Simon Says pick, an Executive Decision, and so much more. And if you want to join the fun with our Favorites Podcast LIVE event this Sunday in Hoboken, New Jersey don't forget to RSVP here! 9 - SEA DAL 11 - LAC NE 15 - DET NO 17 - AZ PIT 19 - ATL NYJ 21 - IND TEN 24 - MIA WAS 28 - DEN HOU 31 - CAR TB 34 - SF PHL 43 - CLE CAR 49 - KC GB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Philadelphia Eagles finish strangling the life out of the Buffalo Bills season in an overtime thriller, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter faithfully fulfill their duties and deliver another Sunday night recap show live on YouTube. Together they celebrate a Bills +3.5 cover, debate the role referees played in the Houston Texans' loss, marvel at the Kansas City Chiefs swift comeback versus the Raiders and so much more. Plus, we hear their early picks for the Week 13 slate, which include a long hard look at yet another Philadelphia Eagles game. And this is your last chance to RSVP for the Favorites Podcast LIVE show this Sunday, December 3rd in Hoboken, New Jersey! Follow this link to reserve your spot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving, you beautiful gamblers! Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter have a loaded single episode this week for Feast Week, combining all our picks and segments into one LOADED show! We get Sharp Calls, the Executive Decision, Simon Says, Foxhole and the Big Balls Bet of the Week! Plus we have a moneyline underdog round robin, survivor picks and so much more. So enjoy a cornucopia of betting content, and let our picks be your Plymouth Rock this Thanksgiving! And behalf of the entire team here at the Action Network, we wish you and your families a healthy, prosperous Thanksgiving! Best of luck with all of your bets, large and small. Wanna join Chad and Simon recording the show LIVE on December 3rd in New Jersey? RSVP now to reserve your spot. 7 - THANKSGIVING GAMES & SHARP CALLS 21 - BLACK FRIDAY 26 - NE NYG 28 - TB IND 33 - NO ATL 35 - CAR TEN 40 - PIT CIN 44 - JAX HOU 48 - LAR AZ 53 - CLE DEN 56 - LV KC 60 - BUF PHI 66 - BAL LAC 70 - CHI MIN 72 - ROUND ROBIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another beautiful weekend of NFL football has concluded, and Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter took their lumps. The Carolina Panthers got their bells rung by the Dallas Cowboys, the Steelers failed to cover by the hook in Cleveland, while the Bears blew a late lead while still cashing against the spread in Detroit. Our duo goes through every game they bet, what they are looking at for Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football, and takes a peak at the early NFL Week 12 lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The appetizing aroma of turkey and stuffing won't waft our collective way for another week. But as we await one of best gambling holidays of the year, Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to give out their top bets for NFL Week 11. Together they go through their top games, giving out their Big Balls Bet of the Week, and outline their five preliminary contest picks, available by searching for the FavesFive account on the contest website: Favorites.ActionNetwork.com And if you want to join Chad and Simon for a LIVE podcast event in New Jersey next month, be sure to RSVP on our event website ASAP! For those looking for a leg up in our free-to-play NFL pick 'em contest, check out Billy Ward's weekly tiebreaker article here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A downright comical victory by the Denver Broncos secured Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter another winning week in our podcast pick 'em contest. Today, they reconvene to discuss all things betting for NFL Week 11, with plenty of tantalizing matchups to be found. There's an AFC North showdown on Thursday night, the Texans as home favorites, the reeling Buffalo Bills visiting the Big Apple to take on the Jets, and so much more. Plus, we get our Simon Says and Executive Decision picks of the week! And for those looking to join The Favorites crew for a LIVE episode recording event on December 3rd in Hoboken, NJ please check out our event page for all the details. 8 CIN BAL 12 TEN JAX 15 LAC GB 18 NYG WAS 23 MIA LV 26 AZ HOU 31 CHI DET 35 PIT CLE 39 DAL CAR 44 SEA LAR 45 NYJ BUF 50 MIN DEN 54 TB SF 56 KC PHI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a nerve-wracking cover by the Washington Commanders right before going on-air, Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive into every game across the NFL board on Sunday. Together they recap their picks, where they went right and wrong, and preview the opening lines for NFL Week 11. They discuss the thriving Texans, a crushing Ravens loss, a 49ers blowout and so much more. And if you're interested in joining the crew for our LIVE recording on December 3rd, check out this landing page! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network are exceeding lofty expectations in this season's inaugural Favorites Podcast Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest. They are in the top 1.5% of all participants, despite many bets that made their stomachs turn before kickoff. For today's show, a highly caffeinated Chad and steadyhanded producer Matt Mitchell are together in Copenhagen, Denmark! Chad and Simon lay out their favorite bets for the NFL Week 10 slate, including their Foxhole bet and their Big Balls Bet of the Week. But first, we get a round of Sharp Calls, where Simon discusses the messages he's received from other opinionated professional gamblers. Exciting announcement! You can join Chad, Simon and the whole Favorites crew for a special free LIVE episode recording event next month in Hoboken, New Jersey! For more info check out our event landing page ASAP. And for those interested in getting an edge on their entries at Favorites.actionnetwork.com in the contest, check out predictive analyst Billy Ward's weekly tiebreaker article here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're in the thick of the NFL regular season, and NFL gamblers are enduring the ups and downs of another wild ride. Luckily, Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are with you every step of the way. Today they preview every game on the NFL Week 10 board, including a disgusting Thursday matchup in the Windy City, an AFC North battle in Baltimore, and another Bills game in prime time. 5 - CAR CHI 12 - IND NE 13 - SF JAX 18 - TEN TB 21 - CLE BAL 28 - HOU CIN 33 - NO MIN 39 - GB PIT 43 - ATL AZ 44 - DET LAC 48 - NYG DAL 51 - WAS SEA 57 - NYJ LV 60 - BUF DEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another thrilling NFL Sunday wraps up, with the Eagles and Cowboys playing a thriller in the City of Brotherly Love, and an ending in Houston only a gambler could love. Together, Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter run through every game of the day as they prepare for Buffalo at Cincinnati on Sunday Night Football. They'll also return on Tuesday with their NFL Week 10 Betting Preview podcast episode, which records LIVE at 1:45pm on the Action Network YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An incredibly intriguing NFL Week 9 slate is in store for gamblers everywhere, and Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter couldn't be more excited. Together they go through their favorite picks, including their Big Balls Bet of the Week, as they look to finalize their five contest picks for the Favorites Podcast $100k Pro Football Pick Em Contest, still open and available to enter for free at Favorites.Actionnetwork.com Plus, we get a round of Sharp Calls to here what contentious pro gamblers have to say to Simon this week! And for those interested in a leg up in the contest, check out Billy Ward's weekly tiebreaker article right here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Halloween, gamblers! As the NFL season approaches the halfway mark, Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter reunite to cover every game on the board. Even among the tricks and treats of the NFL trade deadline, together our duo examines the sides that still hold value since openers dropped on Sunday night, including long hard looks at New England and Cincinnati. Plus, we get a Simon Says bet, and Executive Decision pick, and plenty more! 8 - TEN PIT 9 - MIA KC 13 - LAR GB 16 - WAS NE 19 - TB HOU 22 - AZ CLE 25 - CHI NO 30 - SEA BAL 32 - MIN ATL 34 - IND CAR 38 - NYG LV 40 - DAL PHI 46 - BUF CIN 51 - LAC NYJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another winning Sunday for Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter in their free-to-play NFL pick 'em contest! Our duo finished 3-2 thanks to a terrific effort from the Denver Broncos, aided by an illness ravaging the Mahomes household. Together the guys go through their entire betting card, and discuss the biggest results from NFL Week 8, including a wild finish in New York. And for those still looking to cash in our season-long and weekly content, it's still open and still free to play at favorites.actionnetwork.com all season long! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL teams are entering the early season stretch, with some swooning and others surging. Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter get together once again to discuss all their favorite bets across the NFL Week 8 board, including a MetLife Stadium showdown, Green Bay as an underdog in Lambeau, and so much more. Plus, we get a round of Sharp Calls, build a moneyline round robin parlay, and discuss the beloved Mike Tomlin underdog spot. Plus, if you've entered the Favorites contest at favorites.actionnetwork.com be sure to check out Billy Ward's tiebreaker strategy article here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've got the Battle for New York, the Dallas Cowboys as sizable home favorites, Tomlin as an underdog and so much more in NFL Week 8. Here to discuss it all from a betting perspective are Chad Millman and Simon Hunter from the Action Network, diving into every matchup from Thursday to Monday Night Football. We get their Simon Says and Executive Decision picks, along with where they are leaning early for their content picks. 6 - TB BUF 9 - LAR DAL 13 - MIN GB 16 - ATL TEN 18 - NE MIA 20 - HOU CAR 23 - NYJ NYG 26 - JAX PIT 31 - NO IND 35 - WAS PHI 40 - CLE SEA 43 - BAL AZ 46 - CIN SF 49 - KC DEN 53 - CHI LAC 54 - LV DET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our intrepid hosts enjoyed another winning weekend in their contest, the Favorites Podcasts $100k Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest. So with smiles in their heart, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter go through all their NFL betting results and recap their picks, wins, losses, thrills and chills from NFL Week 7. They also take a peak at NFL Week 8 early lines and the edges they are seeing so far. And for those eager to hear these episodes even earlier, reminder that we deliver every episode LIVE on the Action Network YouTube page! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scoring is reaching historical lows this NFL season, with unders cashing at nearly unprecedented rates. How does this impact the bets of Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter? Together the duo go through their favorite picks across the NFL Week 7 board, discuss a round of Sharp Calls from professional bettors across Simon's network, make a Big Balls Bet of the Week and so much more! Plus, hear about why we aren't discussing Mac Jones, how weather will play a role on Sunday, and why "the guards will not save you" in Baltimore. And for those playing in our free pro football pick 'em contest at Favorites.actionnetwork.com, check out Billy Ward's weekly article on tiebreaker strategy to give yourself the best chance to cash! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are some ugly matchups and fishy lines this week, so Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are licking their chops! Together they dive into the entire NFL Week 7 slate, discussing the sides they are leaning towards early in the week and the trends that should come into play. Plus, we get a song about Mike Tomlin as an underdog, an executive decision on an AFC West showdown, and Simon putting his foot down over the Sunday Night Football game. 4 - JAX NO 9 - CLE IND 11 - BUF NE 15 - LV CHI 17 - WAS NYG 20 - ATL TB 23 - DET BAL 29 - AZ SEA 32 - PIT LAR 37 - GB DEN 40 - LAC KC 43 - MIA PHI 50 - SF MIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some big underdogs howled on Sunday afternoon, with quarterbacks like Zach Wilson and PJ Walker leading their teams to victory at big prices. Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter jump on the line on Sunday night to recap all the betting action prior to Sunday Night Football kickoff, discussing all the wild events that unfolded. Plus, we hear the lines they want to jump on early for NFL Week 7, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another glorious weekend of NFL betting fun is nearly upon us, and Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are here to give you everything you need to cash in. Together they look at their favorite sides across the NFL slate, and narrow down the five picks they're likely to enter in this week's big pick 'em contest and OF COURSE we do a round of Sharp Calls. And for those looking for a leg up in The Favorites Podcast $100k Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest, check out predictive analyst Billy Ward's weekly tiebreaker article right here. Good luck to all our listeners! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're looking for painful bets to make this Sunday, the NFL has you covered. Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to preview every game on the NFL gambling slate, including the Eagles visiting the New York Jets, the lowly Giants headed to limping Buffalo, and the reeling Vikings visiting the potentially resurgent Chicago Bears. Together Chad and Simon make their Executive Decision and Simon Says bets of the week, and start to narrow down the games they'll be selecting for The Favorites Podcast $100k Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest, which is still free and open for entries! 7 - DEN KC 11 - BAL TEN 13 - MIN CHI 17 - IND JAX 19 - SEA CHI 21 - CAR MIA 26 - NO HOU 30 - SF CLE 35 - WAS ATL 37 - NE LV 40 - DET TB 42 - PHL NYJ 48 - NYG BUF 49 - DAL LAC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a Sunday! Our Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter nail their Foxhole, Executive Decision and Big Balls Bet of the Week, and earn a push on Simon Says with Atlanta-2. They finish with a winning record for their contest picks, and get their survivor pick correct with Detroit. So our duo rides high in this episode, still in awe of how the Steelers were able to secure an outright victory over the Ravens. Plus, we hear more about how dreadful the Denver Broncos truly are, we get a victory lap of Simon over Chad regarding the Colts, and plenty more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Professional gamblers have called to scream at Action Network NFL betting expert Simon Hunter, so his co-host Chad Millman play their Thursday round of Sharp Calls to see how this week's betting dust will settle. Plus, we hear about the New York Jets, the Detroit Lions and a surprising amount of love for the Atlanta Falcons and their quarterback Desmond Ridder. The guys also narrow down their Favorites Podcast contest picks, with thousands of dollars still up for grabs for free at favorites.actionnetwork.com Plus, to check out Billy Ward's new article on the Favorites Contest tiebreaker, click here. Good luck everybody! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After an undefeated 5-0 week in their free-to-play $100k contest, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter roll into NFL Week 5 feeling good. Together they go through every game on the board, including the Bills heading to London, the Packers headed to the desert and a classic Rah Rah Mike Tomlin spot versus Baltimore. They give out their early picks and leans as they look to narrow down their favorite picks, including a long hard look at the game of the week: San Francisco vs Dallas. 6 - CHI WAS 10 - JAX BUF 13 - NYG MIA 17 - NO NE 21 - BAL PIT 23 - CAR DET 27 - HOU ATL 32 - TEN IND 36 - CIN AZ 39 - PHI LAR 42 - KC MIN 45 - NYJ DEN 49 - SF DAL 52 - GB LV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a terrific Sunday with their contest picks, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are delighted to jump on the line to recap the day. Plus, they give their early leans for NFL Week 5 betting and offer insights on Monday Night Football tomorrow. Are the Buffalo Bills the best team in football now? Should Brandon Staley be imprisoned? Will Mac Jones every become a Which Nipple Quarterback again? All these questions answered and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Divisional road underdogs! Taylor Swift heading to New Jersey! A battle of two of the most clueless coaches in the NFL in Los Angeles! This week's NFL slate offers a little something for everybody. Luckily Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to narrow down their top plays for NFL Week 4, including their Big Balls Bet of the Week and a long hard look at the Dolphins visiting Buffalo. Plus we get a round of Sharp Calls, a moneyline underdog round robin, and so much more. And for those looking for an edge in the free Favorites $100k Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest, check out Billy Ward's article on tiebreaker strategy for this week. We've still got over $100,000 in cash prizes to be awarded this season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have the Dolphins clashing with the Buffalo Bills. The Ravens heading to Cleveland. Even the Detroit Lions flying to Lambeau for a Thursday night affair. So many excellent games to get to, and so little time! Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive into all the games, discussing the sides they are leaning towards across a slate filled with intrigue. They give out a Simon Says bet, Chad makes his Executive Decision, and so much more. Plus, we get to the bottom of whether Mac Jones is still a "Which nipple?" quarterback. 6 - DET GB 9 - ATL JAX 11 CHI DEN 14 - BAL CLE 20 - CIN TEN 22 - MIA BUF 27 - WAS PHL 29 - TB NO 32 - MIN CAR 34 - LAR IND 35 - PIT HOU 37 - LV HOU 41 - AZ SF 44 - NE DAL 50 - KC NYJ 52 - SEA NYG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter pivoted last minute for NFL Week 3, selecting teams like the Saints, Texans and Panthers in their free Favorites Podcast $100,000 Pro Football Pick 'em Podcast. It ended in a mediocre performance, but a better Sunday than the Commanders, Cowboys or Chicago Bears enjoyed. The guys go through all their picks from the slate, recapping all the action across a Sunday that saw three underdogs of more than a touchdown win outright for the first time since 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As our old pal Colin Cowherd once told us "there's a sea of money out there," and this week Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to narrow down the best ways to reel in some of that cash. Together they discuss Sharp Calls from the pro bettors in Simon's life, select a Big Balls Bet of the Week, welcome on Director of Research Evan Abrams for the top trends and historical data we can apply to NFL Week 3, and so much more. And don't forget to join our contest at Favorites.ActionNetwork.com if you haven't already! Sign up is still free, and over $100,000 in cash prizes are left to be awarded! Week 3 contest tiebreaker article from our own predictive analyst Billy Ward is now live to help you on your journey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you love betting on the NFL, you've found the right place. Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to discuss every game on the NFL Week 3 slate from a betting perspective, including intriguing opportunities with the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans. We hear trends backing the New England Patriots, and why the sharps are backing the Tampa Bay Bucs this week versus Philadelphia. Plus, we get a Simon Says and Executive Decision bet, along with plenty of betting talk on every single game. Plus: are the Giants in for a San Francisco treat on Thursday night? 5 - NYG SF 9 - LAC MIN 12 - BUF WAS 14 - NO GB 20 - ATL DET 23 - TEN CLE 27 - HOU JAX 31 - NE NYJ 34 - DEN MIA 38 - IND BAL 39 - CAR SEA 40 - DAL AZ 43 - CHI KC 45 - PIT LV 47 - PHI TB 50 - LAR CIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a 3-2 performance in our weekly free-to-play Favorites Podcast $100k Pro Football Pick 'em Contest, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are in high spirits for their Sunday recap episode. Together they go through every game Sunday afternoon as they prepare for a Sunday Night Football sweat in the evening. They discuss their best and worst calls of the week, the prices and lines that moved, along with their leans for Monday Night Football and NFL Week 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our weekly round of Sharp Calls was spot on last week, with professional bettors hollering at our hosts over the Buccaneers and Arizona Cardinals, who both covered as sizable underdogs in Week 1. This week's calls don't disappoint, as Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss their top plays across a loaded slate, giving out their best bets and of course the Big Balls Bet of the Week. Are the Dallas Cowboys in for disappointment against the New York Jets? Can the Houston Texans rebound? And how far will this Kansas City Chiefs line go? And of course sign-up is still open for The Favorites Podcast $100k Pro Football Pick 'em Contest! Register now at favorites.actionnetwork.com to pick 5 games against the spread each week for your chance at $66,000 in season long cash prizes, plus $3,000 awarded to our Top 5 finishers every week. Don't forget about the MNF tiebreaker! We now have Action Network predictive analyst Billy Ward handicapping the best weekly tiebreaker strategy, with this special article. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow and Josh Allen all lost outright to begin the 2023 NFL season. Aaron Rodgers will miss the whole year. The Chicago Bears were dismantled by the Green Bay Packers. And the Patriots lost a heartbreaker to the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. How can savvy gamblers use last week's results to their advantage? Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss this very topic as they preview every game on the Week 2 slate. With every team in action there are plenty of items to discuss, as opportunities to "buy low" abound. Plus, we hear about Mike Vrabel as a 'dog, the bright spots in Houston, the Dallas Cowboys power ranking and so much more. 10 - MIN PHL 13 - KC JAX 16 - LV BUF 20 - BAL CIN 23 - LAC TEN 26 - SEA DET 29 - IND HOU 31 - GB ATL 36 - CHI TB 41 - NYG AZ 44 - SF LAR 47 - WAS DEN 48 - NYJ DAL 49 - MIA NE 51 - NO CAR 53 - CLE PIT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a Sunday! With loads of exciting conclusions for new and experienced bettors alike, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter kickstart our new live Sunday night episodes covering all the Sunday afternoon action, before turning their attention to Sunday Night Football. Together they discuss a frustrating Sunday in their new $120,000 pick 'em contest, which remains free to join at favorites.actionnetwork.com for U.S. residents 21+. What did they learn about the Tampa Bay Bucs and the Washington Commanders from their performances today? And can the Steelers rebound next week after being dismantled by the 49ers? So many questions to answer, so little time! If you want to join the fun LIVE next Sunday at 7:30p ET, head to the Action Network YouTube page or follow @thefavorites to listen live on Amp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Family. Friends. Workplace commitments. Personal hygiene. These are just four of the childish distractions NFL gamblers will put aside this week as we turn our focus to a thrilling Week 1 slate. Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to narrow down their top plays across the board, including a long hard look at the other team in Texas, and some AFC North underdogs. Plus, we get their Big Balls Bet of the Week, we jump into a Foxhole, and we hear a quick round of Sharp Calls from professional bettors eager to make their criticisms heard. Joe Burrow! Josh Allen! Josh Dobbs! NFL Week 1 has it all, so let's get this party started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 1 has arrived! Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter run through every single game on the NFL Week 1 board, giving out their early leans across the slate. They also set the stage for our new free-to-play NFL contest: The Favorites Podcast $100K Pro Football Pick 'em Contest, where we'll give away $40,000 to our top entrant, plus $3000 in weekly prizes! Sign up now for free at favorites.actionnetwork.com Travis Kelce may not be available for Thursday night. Does that make the Lions a team worth playing or has the value flipped now? And what are we supposed to do with the New York Jets? Plus we hear about Mike Tomlin as an underdog, the Houston Texans as longshots, and so much more. 7 - DET KC 11 - CLE CIN 17 - TB MIN 19 - CAR ATL 22 - JAX IND 30 - AZ WAS 33 - TEN NO 36 - BAL HOU 39 - GB CHI 41 - PHL NE 45 - LAR SEA 47 - MIA LAC 49 - DAL NYG 53 - BUF NYJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The wait is over, The Favorites Podcast $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest is finally live! In today's episode, listeners learn how to sign up for our FREE NFL pick 'em contest, as we award $120,000 in prizes this NFL season. A $40,000 grand prize awaits the contest's winner, with the Top 10 finishers ending in the money. We'll also award $3000 in weekly prizes to the Top 5 entries, along with loads of other prizes all season long. The contest is totally free, and eligible for nearly all U.S. residents 21+ so listen now to learn how to sign up. Make your picks, compete for free against Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, and get a chance at huge cash prizes! Also on today's show, we are joined by Big Bets On Campus podcast hosts Collin Wilson and Stuckey, Action Network original hires and college football betting experts. They go through their Week 1 card across a loaded slate of college football games, giving their favorite sides and totals from coast to coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices