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Covering the Spread

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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.

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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.

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English


Episodes
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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

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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

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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

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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

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Euro 2024 and Copa America Championship Best Bets

7/11/2024
The championship matchups are now set in Euro 2024 and Copa America with England facing Spain before Colombia tries to topple Argentina. Which bets stand out for each match at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austan Kas joins Jim Sannes to discuss his read on top bets and props in Euro 2024 (4:00) before outlining whether Colombia can pull off the upset in Copa America (11:24).

Duration:00:17:59

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UEFA Euro 2024 Semifinals Best Bets

7/8/2024
The semifinals are set for Euro 2024 with Spain dueling France while the Netherlands battles England. Which bets stand out for both matches at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to discuss both matches, outlining who he thinks advances, top bets for each match, and his read on the Golden Boot market.

Duration:00:24:50

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NASCAR Chicago Street Race Betting Picks

7/5/2024
The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series return to the streets of Chicago for a second time this weekend. Which bets stand out across both races at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes breaks down both races, discussing an outright in Cup on a driver desperate to win, two other non-outrights for the Grant Park 165, and two bets to consider for the Xfinity Series on Saturday in The Loop 110.

Duration:00:13:07

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UEFA Euro 2024 Quarterfinals Betting Preview

7/3/2024
The quarterfinal matchups are set for UEFA Euro 2024. Which bets stand out across the four matches at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing current outright markets, a big match between Spain and Germany, and other bets Ed likes at FanDuel.

Duration:00:24:35

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Summer Schedule Update

7/1/2024
FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes details what the Covering the Spread show schedule will look like over the coming weeks.

Duration:00:01:57

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UFC 303 Betting Preview

6/28/2024
Alex Pereira is favored entering UFC 303 for his title fight with Jiri Prochazka. Can Pereira get the job done, or is Prochazka positioned for an upset? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview the fight, discussing his view of the moneylines and props, other moneylines he's targeting across the card, and all of his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Duration:00:19:23

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UEFA Euro 2024 Round of 16 Betting

6/27/2024
With group play complete, the bracket is now set for the Round of 16 in EUFA Euro 2024. Which teams should we bump up or down based on the path they'll have to face? FanDuel Research's Austan Kas joins Jim Sannes to discuss that, discussing implications of the bracket, futures he's targeting, and his favorite bets for the Round of 16 (4:14). Later, Sannes previews this week's NASCAR Cup Series race in Nashville and outlines his favorite bets (15:22).

Duration:00:21:52

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Mikal Bridges to the Knicks and F1 in Austria

6/26/2024
The New York Knicks pulled off a stunner Tuesday night, acquiring Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets. What does this mean for the Knicks' futures markets at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to discuss fallout of the trade, including where we could find value in the Knicks in the futures market (4:49). Later, Sannes previews this week's Formula 1 race in Austria, discussing his favorite bet for the race (13:23).

Duration:00:18:52

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WNBA Commissioner's Cup and MLB Betting for Tuesday

6/25/2024
The WNBA's Commissioner's Cup will be handed out Tuesday as the New York Liberty battle the Minnesota Lynx. Which bets stand out for the final at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing where she's value both in the traditional markets and with player props (2:54). Later, Sannes discusses his top MLB bets of the day, including a Dinger Tuesday recommendation and more (13:04).

Duration:00:22:01

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Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 Preview

6/24/2024
The Edmonton Oilers have won three straight, forcing a Stanley Cup-deciding Game 7 with the Florida Panthers tonight. Can the Oilers complete the comeback, or do the Panthers bounce back? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing who he thinks will lift the Cup and his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Duration:00:16:39

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UEFA Euro 2024 Initial Takeaways and Weekend Bets

6/21/2024
Most teams have seen the pitch at least twice during UEFA Euro 2024. What key takeaways can we have from the opening action of the group stages? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to dig into what he has noticed, discussing top-level takeaways, which teams have shifted up or down for him, and where he sees betting value this weekend at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Duration:00:18:26

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Stanely Cup Finals Game 6 Betting Preview

6/20/2024
The Edmonton Oilers have won two in a row to force a Game 6 back in Edmonton Thursday night. Can they snag another win, or will the Florida Panthers claim the Stanley Cup? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview Game 6, discussing his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (4:15). Later, Sannes gives his favorite bets for this weekend's Formula 1 race in Barcelona (12:39) and the NASCAR Cup Series race in New Hampshire (15:47).

Duration:00:21:25

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WNBA Betting for Tuesday 6/18 and Wednesday 6/19

6/18/2024
The WNBA has five games scheduled across Tuesday and Wednesday night. Where can we find betting value within those games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing his WNBA betting process, the futures market, and his favorite bets across both nights.

Duration:00:25:54

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NBA and Stanley Cup Finals Game 5

6/17/2024
Both the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals saw their series extended thanks to wins from the Dallas Mavericks and Edmonton Oilers. Can the Boston Celtics and Florida Panthers lock down victories in Game 5? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview both games, discussing his read on whether the Celtics can clinch the NBA Finals Monday night (4:17) before outlining his favorite bets Tuesday in the NHL (13:21).

Duration:00:21:51

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UEFA Euro 2024 Betting Preview

6/13/2024
UEFA Euro 2024 gets underway Friday. Where can we find betting value across the event at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins Jim Sannes to preview the action, discussing how he builds his team-level rankings, which outrights and Golden Boot markets he likes, and early matches where he sees value.

Duration:00:25:44

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NBA Finals Game 4 and Stanley Cup Finals Game 3

6/13/2024
After a win in Game 3, the Boston Celtics are a game away from winning the NBA Finals. Can they seal the deal Friday night in Game 4? FanDuel Research’s Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview discuss series prices as they face the Dallas Mavericks and his favorite bets for Game 4 (4:53). Later, Tom digs into Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals, outlining his read as the Edmonton Oilers host the Florida Panthers (11:36). Finally, Jim previews this week's NASCAR race in Iowa and outlines four bets where he sees value (16:46).

Duration:00:24:47