Episodes
AV and I cover the hottest topics in the NBA this week! This week includes: Lebron 4th Quarter vs Clippers + Lebron 40k accomplishment 2 surging teams- Warriors and Heat, who do you trust more? Allen Iverson got a statue at the 76ers practice facility Individual games: Strus Game Winner. Wemby/Chet Part 3 Twitter questions Enjoy!
Published 03/03/24
Mike reflects on some games and capping situations from 2/27, then moves over to 2/29 to break down the best bets! The discussion for tomorrows games starts around 18minutes in if you want to skip ahead!
Published 02/29/24
Breaking down the season finale of MTV's The Challenge S39.
Published 02/27/24
Talking the most relevant topics in the NBA this week! NBA All Star Fix?Steve Kerr ExtensionPaolo Game WinnerWembys 5x5and more!
Published 02/26/24
Now that NFL football is officially over the weekly Sunday series of Check Ball is back! AV and I review First half of the season moments, All Star Game highlights, and make some second half of the season predictions.
Published 02/21/24
One of the most fun shows of the year and the best way to watch NBA all star saturday
Published 02/17/24
Mike breaks down the entire 13 game slate in a live show! Mike talks about how to get Valentines Day Value, his 6 best bets, where the numbers are moving. Strategy discussion of key numbers and when to pay for insurance points vs forego it!
Published 02/14/24
Mike is joined by Alec Bluestine to go through a bunch of NBA Trade Deadline reactions and reflect them into the NBA futures and awards market. We talk title odds, to make the play in tournament, a few win totals and most of all, the value to be had at NBA Coach of the Year. Episode is loaded with strategy and basketball talk, enjoy!
Published 02/09/24
Mike and Gibby are back from vacation to break down the most recent episodes of MTVs The Challenge. We are officially into the Conquest portion of the season. Gibby and Mike discuss the purge daily challenges, the snake voting eliminations, and the obstacle course 3-puzzle elimination. They review all of the characters who have gone home, the recent drama in the house, and check in with the current favorite to win the season.
Published 02/08/24
Its February 7th, we have 7 NBA games to cover, and one topic to hit is the key number of 7! Mike quickly covers some of his week off, then handles typical housekeeping, and then proceeds to break down the entire gambling board. Mike gives out 4 Best Bets and also discusses strategies of key numbers, unit exposure, understanding stabilized markets and resistance points, and so much more! Even a little reverse line movement discussion. Make sure to sign up for FiddlesPicks.substack.com and...
Published 02/07/24
Mike breaks down our 8 game NBA Wednesday slate. Mike explains why he got mixed signals in the Wolves/Wizards total. Mike reviews sharp spots he wants nothing to do with. Mike talks about using one the Spurs/Thunder game as a reason to check in with the futures market. Only two best bets, but a lot of ball to discuss! Make sure to follow the following resources:  • @FiddlesPicks on X.com  • FiddlesPicks.Substack.com free gambling newsletter  • FantasyBasketballInternational.com
Published 01/24/24
Mike and Gibby are back to break down MTV's The Challenge. We are on Episode 14 of Season 39, Battle for a New Champion. We have a legend returning to the game as a mercenary, a mini final as the daily challenge, alliances twirling and elimination tugging at everyones heart strings! This season is really heating up! Moment of silence for our guy Asaf!
Published 01/24/24
Mike breaks down a loaded and busy 10 game NBA Wednesday slate. He has Best Bets in 7 different games which include backing favorites, underdogs, over and unders! A little bit of everything in this one as Mike finds value on the board. Make sure to follow the following resources:  • @FiddlesPicks on X.com  • FiddlesPicks.Substack.com free gambling newsletter  • FantasyBasketballInternational.com
Published 01/17/24
Mike and lead NBA pundit, AV, start by explaining how Mike provides excellent wedding entertainment (3:15), and then begin the show by discussing the moment with Jerry Krause’s wife, Thelma (4:12), Spoelstra getting the bag, his value, and the deals “convenient timing” (8:06). Next, Mike points out Kawhi Leonard’s curious decision with his recent contract extension (19:37), asks AV what his value of the dual Lebron James x Bronny James 1/1 signed card is (23:45), before wrapping up with a...
Published 01/16/24
Now that the Fantasy Football season has ended, we reflect back on the past season and discuss possible rule changes for future fantasy seasons. Mike brings on an authority in the fantasy football space- his leagues current commissioner and champion, Drew. Mike and Drew review player bonuses, schedule length, defensive turnover on downs, and so much more! Tune in now to hear some specifics of our league, and some wonky ways to change it even further!
Published 01/15/24
Mike and Gibby are back to break down MTV's The Challenge. We are on Episode 12 and 13 of Season 39, Battle for a New Champion. We blend the two episodes together and talk both specific and broad challenge topics. We discuss the mercenary eliminations and the general concept of the champs coming in. We reflect on some of the drama and shifting alliances. Finally, we review the entire cast and determine whether they are staples for future seasons.
Published 01/14/24
Mike reviews his four best bets for on the Wednesday January 10th NBA slate. He also checks in on some NBA Futures markets and deep dives some math and strategy behind a futures portfolio approach. Mike uses the 6th Man of the Year odds to explain using an Arbitrage Formula to determine Risk vs Reward, using Risk vs Reward to determine an odds ratio, using an odds ratio to determine implied probability, and using implied probability to determine net expected value. Nerdy stuff made fun! Make...
Published 01/10/24
Today Mike and AV start by ranking Ja Morant, Tyrese Haliburton, De’aaron Fox, and Donovan Mitchell (3:30), discuss which coach has the hottest seat (15:50), and then do a quick trade market check in (26:30). They’ll also touch on potential first time all stars (32:00), changes to the in season tournament now being one month removed, and finally will wrap it up with a rapid fire round of end of year predictions. Make sure to follow the following resources:  • @FiddlesPicks on X.com  •...
Published 01/08/24
Mike breaks down a loaded and busy NBA Wednesday slate. He has small bets, standard bets, big bets, spreads, moneylines, and totals! A lot to get through! Mike reviews basketball angles, opening lines, travel schedules, betting splits and so much more! Make sure to follow the following resources:  • @FiddlesPicks on X.com  • FiddlesPicks.Substack.com free gambling newsletter  • FantasyBasketballInternational.com
Published 01/03/24
Mike and Gibby are back to break down MTV's The Challenge. We are on Episode 11 of Season 39, Battle for a New Champion. We first hit two off camera topics with notable characters, then we go through the show from start to finish. Was Michelles anxiety over Laurel's arrival producer informed or just well timed? Who impressed most in the eating challenge? We break down the ABC party pairings and discuss the final elimination.
Published 01/03/24
Mike takes time at the start of the show to detail the strategy behind winning the biggest bet of his life. He discussing concepts of a sharp market, and he breaks down the schedule of a gambler and handling a hot streak. Then, Mike reviews every game on the Wednesday 12/27 NBA slate for best bets. Make sure to follow the following resources:  • @FiddlesPicks on X.com  • FiddlesPicks.Substack.com free gambling newsletter  • FantasyBasketballInternational.com
Published 12/27/23
Mike and Gibby break down Season 39, Episode 10 of MTVs The Challenge. It is the best show on television besides from our NBA/NFL love. Watch The Challenge on Wednesdays and listen to us break it down the following Monday.
Published 12/25/23
Mike breaks down all the spots where he has action on the Week 16 NFL Board. He starts by breaking down why the ML provided more value than the spread in TNF Rams vs Saints game. Then he reviews his favorite teaser leg and the line to pair with it, as well as a bunch of other strong bets.  To follow all of Mike's Content: @FiddlesPicks on XFiddlesPicks.Substack.comThe Advantage Sports Betting Podcast/Youtube ChannelFantasy Basketball International Discord
Published 12/23/23
Mike is hotter than fish grease! Coming into Wednesdays 10 game slate he has won five straight days and netted nearly +20units. He goes through the handicapping process that led to best bets, including things like betting splits and early line movement indicators. Mike discusses key numbers, timing of bets, and goes through emerging sharp spots on the board. He also cant help himself from talking about some Ja Morant... Private DraftKings League for Advantage Listeners:...
Published 12/20/23
Mike and Gibby love the NBA, the NFL, and MTV's The Challenge. In addition to talking sports betting, we are going to include weekly episode breakdowns of the best show on television. While we are starting midway through the season, Battle for a New Champion, it has been an epic start and we highly suggest catching up and tuning in for weekly recaps of all the drama and strategies. In this pod we just watched Episode 9 and Mike came up with a list of topics to discuss. They are kind of an...
Published 12/18/23