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Covering the Spread
FanDuel
A daily sports-betting podcast hosted by FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes and a rotating group of analysts, Covering the Spread outlines where you can find value at FanDuel Sportsbook when betting football, basketball, baseball, golf, NASCAR, and more.
Location:
United States
Networks:
FanDuel
Description:
A daily sports-betting podcast hosted by FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes and a rotating group of analysts, Covering the Spread outlines where you can find value at FanDuel Sportsbook when betting football, basketball, baseball, golf, NASCAR, and more.
Language:
English
Episodes
NFL Week 1 Player Prop Best Bets
9/5/2024
Week 1's player prop menu allows us to buy into or fade certain situations before the market is able to bake them into prices. Which players and situations are worth targeting for the opening slate of games? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to break down her favorite player props of the week, outlining yardage and touchdown props plus her favorite same-game parlay.
Duration:00:25:52
NFL Week 1 Best Bets
9/4/2024
With the 2024 NFL season about to kick off, it's time to lock in bets for Week 1. Which bets stand out across the entire slate at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel TV's Dubbs Anderson joins Jim Sannes to preview the week's key games, outlining where he sees value within those and his favorite bets of the week on FanDuel.
Duration:00:20:49
College Football Week 2 Best Bets
9/4/2024
The Week 2 college football slate features a massive showdown between the defending champion Michigan Wolverines and the favored Texas Longhorns. Where can we find betting value within that matchup? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing his 60-minute guide to the NFL season, his favorite NFL Week 1 bets, and where he's seeing value for Michigan versus Texas.
Duration:00:29:52
NFL Week 1 First Look and Last-Minute Futures
9/3/2024
We are now just days away from the opening kickoff of the 2024 NFL season. Which last-minute futures stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook, and which bets stand out at first glance for Week 1? FanDuel's Olivia Moody joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing preseason takeaways, where she sees lingering value in the futures market, and her favorite bets of Week 1.
Duration:00:27:57
NASCAR Best Bets for the Southern 500 at Darlington
8/30/2024
The NASCAR Cup Series runs its final crown jewel of the year on Sunday night in Darlington with the Southern 500. Which bets stand out for the race at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing his favorite outright, a top-five bet, and two top-10s that grade out as values by his model's numbers.
Duration:00:11:33
NFL Preseason Takeaways and Week 1 Lookahead
8/29/2024
With the NFL preseason fully in the books, what are the biggest takeaways from the games plus training camp? The Ringer's Anthony Dabbundo joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to go through which teams and players he's boosting up or down, which futures he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook, and his early read on Week 1's games.
Duration:00:34:26
College Football Week 1 Best Bets
8/28/2024
With Week 0 in the books, we finally get our first full college football slate of the season. Which bets stand out across FanDuel Sportsbook for Week 1? FanDuel's Kent Padgett joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing his read on Clemson versus Georgia, Sunday night's primetime matchup between USC and LSU, and his favorite bets across the week at FanDuel.
Duration:00:22:31
NFL Futures With Raheem Palmer
8/23/2024
With just 13 days until the start of the 2024 NFL season, our time to lock in futures is dwindling. Which value is still standing on the board at FanDuel Sportsbook? Raheem Palmer of The Ringer joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to discuss key preseason takeaways, his futures-betting process, and which bets stand out to him right now.
Duration:00:26:11
NASCAR Best Bets for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona
8/22/2024
The NASCAR Cup Series regular season has just two races left, and for most drivers, Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar 400 is their best chance to win their way in. Which bets stand out for this Daytona race at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing what the playoff implications mean for betting, his favorite outright of the week, and other bets worth considering.
Duration:00:12:25
College Football Futures and Week 0 Best Bets
8/20/2024
The 2024 college football season is finally upon us with Week 0 on Saturday. Which futures should we snag before the season begins? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing which Heisman and team-level futures he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook and his favorite bets for Week 0.
Duration:00:23:22
Best Bets for UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya
8/16/2024
UFC 305 on Saturday pits Dricus Du Plessis against Israel Adesanya in a fight with very tight betting odds. How should we expect that fight to play out? FanDuel Research's Austain Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview the card, discussing his view of the main event, which moneylines stand out to him at FanDuel Sportsbook, and the top props of the night.
Duration:00:19:53
NFL Preseason Week 2 Best Bets
8/15/2024
Week 2 of the 2024 NFL preseason gets underway with a single game Thursday night but then a full 13-game slate Saturday. Which bets stand out across the action at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes breaks it all down, discussing his three favorite bets of the week.
Duration:00:11:09
Best Premier League Futures and Matchweek 1 Bets
8/14/2024
The English Premier League returns to action this week. Which futures should we consider prior to Friday's opening match? FanDuel Research's Austan Kas joins Jim Sannes to preview the season, discussing his favorite futures bets at FanDuel Sportsbook and where he's seeing value across Matchweek 1's slate.
Duration:00:21:35
NFL Preseason Week 1 Best Bets for 2024
8/8/2024
The first full preseason slate of the year is upon us with two games Thursday, three Friday, and a full offering on Saturday. Which bets stand out across Week 1 at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the action, discussing three totals he likes plus one team-wide prop worth considering.
Duration:00:14:01
NFL Hall of Fame Game Best Bets: Texans vs. Bears
8/1/2024
The NFL is officially back Thursday night as the Houston Texans take on the Chicago Bears in the Hall of Fame Game. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the game, discussing who's playing, how each coaching staff handles the preseason, historic trends in the Hall of Fame Game, and his favorite bets of the night.
Duration:00:13:27
Best NFL Divisional Futures Bets for 2024
7/31/2024
With the NFL preseason getting underway Thursday, it's time to lock in futures for the 2024 season. Which divisional bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes goes division-by-division, breaking down which teams he thinks are worth targeting at their current odds.
Duration:00:16:51
UFC 304 Best Bets: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2
7/26/2024
Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad headline a robust card for UFC 304. Which bets stand out in that fight and across the rest of the card at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing his view of the two title matches, his top moneylines on the sites, and which props are worth considering.
Duration:00:22:26
2024 Summer Olympics Best Bets
7/25/2024
With the 2024 Summer Olympic Games about to get in full swing, it's time to look ahead at what may transpire. FanDuel Research staff members Annie Nader, Brandon Gdula, and Austan Kas join Jim Sannes to outline what their favorite bet is across all competitions for Paris 2024.
Duration:00:19:02
The Open Championship Best Bets for 2024
7/16/2024
Royal Troon Golf Club's Old Course will host the final major of the season, The Open Championship. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing what we should know about The Old Course, how to view the favorites, and his top bets of the week.
Duration:00:30:23
MLB Home Run Derby Best Bets 2024
7/15/2024
The 2024 MLB Home Run Derby is tonight, and it comes with a tweaked format. How should that format influence how we view the event, and which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the Derby, discussing those new rules, what we can learn from past winners, and his favorite bets of the night.
Duration:00:14:49