Episodes
Spring has sprung, but fall is in the air today as Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss their favorite NFL Week 1 spreads and moneylines. Together they discuss a potential AFC North underdog parlay boost from bet365, and a trap game for bettors looking to back the Seahawks. Are there any rookie quarterbacks worth betting in their first starts? How confident are Colts bettors feeling about a bounceback season? Plus, we get an update on the NFL meetings taking place...
Published 05/23/23
The Nuggets face the Lakers in the NBA Western Conference Finals, and the Heat square off against the Celtics in the East. Plus, this Friday the 27th season for the WNBA tips off, a league that has grown into a hidden jewel for serious gamblers of all ages. To preview all this hoops gambling activity, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined by colleages Matt Moore and Maria Marino. Co-hosts on the BUCKETS podcast, the basketball betting podcast from Action Network,...
Published 05/16/23
Does the road to the Super Bowl still run through Kansas City? Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss this and all things betting in the AFC offseason, as they go through the biggest storylines and personnel moves since the confetti fell in Arizona. Together they cover the Broncos big moves, the sad state of Cleveland, the resurgent Dolphins and much more. Plus, we hear about some season win totals and some love for Jacksonville.
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Published 05/11/23
The NFL offseason has been wild thus far! This week, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter invite Nate Tice onto the program to discuss the biggest moves across the NFC thus far, and how they are shaping betting markets. Nate can be heard on the popular podcastThe Athletic Football Show, and has strong opinions about the Cowboys, Bears and many more teams across the NFC. Together the trio outlines who they see slipping in 2023 and who is ready to surprise fans and gamblers...
Published 05/09/23
The 149th "Run For The Roses" is this Saturday at Churchill Downs, an annual gambling event that attracts the attention of even the most casual bettors. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome Action contributor and veteran horseracing handicapper Mike Somich to the show, as he helps the duo break down the field. What makes the Kentucky Derby different from other races? What is so enticing about betting the Derby? And what are experts hearing trackside on the heels of...
Published 05/04/23
After a historic upset in Boston, the Florida Panthers move to the next round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They face the Maple Leafs, which is bad news for Action Network hockey expert and today's first guest Michael Leboff, whose hatred for the Toronto franchise knows no bounds. Today he joins hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to discuss the latest bets in the world of NHL gambling, before the duo welcomes Brandon Anderson to discuss the big NFL Draft Day winners and losers. Plus, we hear...
Published 05/03/23
It all ends here! The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft is tonight in Kansas City, with the top prospects on hand all hoping to hear their name called. Some NFL GMs are calling this the most unpredictable draft in recent memory, and the mania in the draft betting market has certainly reflected that. There has been incredible movement across the first round in terms of odds, and today Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter reconvene to go through their thoughts on Bryce Young, Will...
Published 04/27/23
The NFL Draft begins in just 48 hours, so Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to discuss all the latest activity in the betting markets. Will Levis odds have gone crazy since a totally unsubstantiated Reddit rumor earlier today, sending shockwaves through the Top 5 market. We also have movement on Will Anderson and other prospects, plus an improving chance of two running backs going in the first round. This is also our first episode delivered LIVE on the Action...
Published 04/25/23
Are Ohio State quarterbacks cursed? With just seven days until the NFL Draft, Action Network's Direct of Research joins hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter with a trove of historical data about this year's Draft. He has information on Buckeye quarterbacks, Green Bay's first round predilections, aging signal-callers and so much more. Plus, we hear some of their best bets so far as Draft Day approaches.
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Published 04/20/23
The 2023 NFL Draft commences in Kansas City next week, so Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome one of the sharpest NFL mock drafters onto the show this week. Nick Guarisco, better known as FantasyLawGuy, has submitted one of the most accurate NFL mock drafts in three of the last four years, as judged by third-party evaluator Mock Draft Database. Few experts can distinguish the signal through the noise and look past the NFL smokescreens better than Nick, so he provides...
Published 04/18/23
The NFL Draft is quickly approaching, so Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on colleagues Travis Reed and Luke Swain (better known online as @VegasRefund), two expert NFL Draft bettors and two Action OG's.
Together they go through the latest Draft machinations, including some recent mock drafts that have the betting community buzzing. Plus, we hear their favorite picks so far, and the trades they see as likeliest to transpire.
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Published 04/06/23
Gambling has always been a Traditional Unlike Any Other, but this week we turn our attention to the Masters, the most prestigious golf tournament in America. Here to help Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter out with his favorite betting model plays for the tournament is Spencer Aguiar, co-host of Action's golf betting podcast Links and Locks, and the reigning FSWA golf writer of the year. One of the most thoughtful golf bettors around, Spencer answers the duo's questions about...
Published 04/04/23
It all comes down to this. March Madness draws to a close in just 3 short games, as Florida Atlantic, San Diego State, Miami and Connecticut battle for the NCAA title. Today Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome back their colleague Stuckey, a college basketball betting veteran and co-host of the Big Bets On Campus podcast. Together they go through hedging scenarios, championship game matchups, picks for each game, and plenty more. #Volume #herd
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Published 03/30/23
Major League Baseball is ready to take gamblers out to the ballgame, and with March Madness winding down there's no better place to start than Opening Day. With the first pitch of the 2023 MLB season on Thursday, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on their colleagues (and co-hosts of the Payoff Pitch podcast) Anthony Dabbundo and Sean Zerillo. Together they go through their favorite bets heading into the season, including individual player markets, win totals,...
Published 03/28/23
The second weekend of March Madness is here, so Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined by their Action Network colleague Stuckey to preview all eight games in the Sweet 16. Together they discuss Princeton's chances against Creighton, how Miami harnesses the power of teamwork, and so much more. Plus, is Nick Saban throwing shade at a department coworker? #Volume #Herd
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Published 03/23/23
Even with March Madness in full swing, the NFL offseason never sleeps. Here to discuss the latest movements is Action Network NFL expert Chris Raybon, who joins Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to discuss the bets he's already making for the 2023 NFL season. Plus we hear about why the Bears are a great bet, and how the Seahawks could soar again soon. #Volume #Herd
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Published 03/21/23
The First Round of March Madness is already underway, so let's get gambling! Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined by their colleague and college basketball expert Michael Calabrese, co-host of the Big Bets On Campus podcast, as they preview the games on Friday. Is Gonzaga underrated in the NCAA Tournament this season? Are Creighton and Furman teams worth backing? And who are some other upset specials Calabrese will be targeting on Friday and in the rounds ahead?...
Published 03/16/23
March Madness has arrived! Here to break it all down with Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter is their colleague Stuckey, co-host of the Big Bets On Campus podcast. Together they go through the bracket, focusing in on the Thursday games Stuckey is betting, and how to navigate some of the trickier matchups we'll see in the First Round. Betting the NCAA Tournament is a blast, so get on the road to the final score with us! #Volume #herd
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Published 03/14/23
NFL free agency begins on Monday, but we've already had an active offseason of quarterback movement and intrigue. Here to help Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss it all is their colleague Chris Raybon, NFL betting expert and co-host of the Action Network Podcast. Together they go through Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers, Daniel Jones and more, plus identify potential breakout teams for 2023. #Volume #Herd
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Published 03/09/23
The 95th presentation of the Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, so Action Network betting experts (and movie fans) Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome friend of the show Michael Lasker, top talent manager at Mosaic in Los Angeles and one of the biggest Oscars nerds on the planet. Together they go through the betting market for the biggest night in Hollywood, and dive into the process of gambling on the Oscars successfully. #Volume #herd
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Published 03/07/23
The NBA season is in its stretch run, so Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on NBA insider and colleague Matt Moore to discuss all things NBA futures betting and playoff races. #Volume #Herd
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Published 03/02/23
The annual NFL Combine begins this week in Indianapolis, as top NFL Draft prospects showcase their talents for senior evaluators and decision-makers across the league. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome friend of the show Matthew Freedman back to discuss the latest happenings from a gambling perspective, including what players stand the most to gain from a show-stopping performance this week. #Volume #Herd
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Published 02/28/23
Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return with their mailbag episode's second installment. This time they tackle the LA Chargers, beloved aromas, and so much more. Plus, we learn the sport Simon would devote his life to betting on if football went away. #Volume #herd
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Published 02/23/23
With the NFL season now a distant memory, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter sit down this week to answer a few of the many, many questions submitted by our listeners. What impact does Sean Payton's return have on gamblers? Does Derek Carr matter? Are aliens real? All of these and lots more burning questions answered. #Volume #herd
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Published 02/21/23