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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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Week 10's college football slate is highlighted by a marquee showdown between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Penn State Nittany Lions. Which bets stand out in that game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Kent Padgett joins Jim Sannes to preview that game, laying out his read on the spread and total, before discussing other bets he likes across Week 10.…
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With the NFL approaching its halfway point, the playoff picture is becoming clearer. Where can we find value in the futures market at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into that, discussing his updated power rankings, a pair of futures he thinks are worth considering, and his favorite initial spreads and totals for Week 9 on Fa…
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Week 8 concludes with Monday Night Football as the New York Giants visit the Pittsburgh Steelers. Which bets and player props stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the game, discussing his read on the spread and total, a player whose role he's buying into, and his favorite SGP on FanDuel.…
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Week 8's player prop market is defined by injuries, both with players missing and with some key players returning. Can this lead to value in the prop markets at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview the slate, discussing the impact of Tua Tagovailoa's return, teams without their top wideouts, and his favori…
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Week 9's college football slate will test whether Navy can remain undefeated in a tough matchup with Notre Dame. Where can we find betting value in that game and others at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas joins Jim Sannes preview Navy versus Notre Dame, outline his read on other key matchups, and discuss his favorite bets of the …
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Week 7 closes with another Monday Night Football double-header as the Baltimore Ravens face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Chargers visit the Arizona Cardinals. Which bets and player props stand out within each game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews both games, discussing his read on the Ravens at Bucs, a p…
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Week 7's NFL slate is headlined by a Super Bowl LVIII rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. Which player props stand out within that game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to dig into that game, laying out his favorite prop before detailing other yardage, touchdown, and SGP picks he li…
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Week 8 is headlined by a key battle in Austin between Texas and Georgia. Where can we find betting value within that game and other key matchups at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview the action, discussing whether Texas can remain undefeated, his read on Alabama at Tennessee, and his favorite bets of the…
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All four teams in the NFC North are boasting elite records and point differentials through Week 6. How do they stack up once we factor in all the data? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes outlines where all four teams stand in his power rankings and digs into divisional and conference futures markets before running through his favorite initial Week 7 bet…
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The New York Jets face the Buffalo Bills Monday in their first game without Robert Saleh. How could the shift alter our approach to betting the game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Reseach's Jim Sannes breaks it all down, discussing his read on the spread and total, one prop impacted by the coaching change, and his favorite bets of the night.…
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Week 6 features a bunch of running backs who could be shifting into larger roles due to injuries in their backfields. How should we go about setting expectations for those players in the prop market? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to lay out her process for that, which yardage and touchdown bets she likes this week, and her favorit…
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Week 7's college football slate is among the best we've seen, headlined by Ohio State at Oregon. Which bets stand out across the slate's biggest matchups at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins Jim Sannes to preview the week, discussing his read on Ohio State at Oregon, whether Texas can cover a big spread against Oklahoma, and hi…
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The Cincinnati Bengals have dug themselves a big hole but have shown massive life on offense. Can we consider betting them to make the playoffs at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into the data and lays out his view of the Bengals, a divisional future where he sees value, and his favorite NFL Week 6 spreads and totals.…
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The Kansas City Chiefs face the New Orleans Saints on Monday night in their first game without Rashee Rice. Which bets and player props stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook once we account for Rice's absence? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the game, discussing his view of the spread and total, a couple of player props he's eyeing, and his favori…
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The Week 5 NFL slate is littered with fun games, some of which could present good opportunities for player props. Which props stand out across FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing players he's looking to buy low on, which yardage and touchdown bets he likes, and an SGP to consider on …
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With nearly a quarter of the season in the books, we're getting a better read on which teams are realistic contenders and which aren't. Can that give us any insight on the Super Bowl LIX futures at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into his updated power rankings and discusses a team he thinks is undervalued to win it all, anot…
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Week 4 brings us another Monday Night Football double-header as the Tennessee Titans take on the Miami Dolphins and the Seattle Seahawks host the Detroit Lions. Which bets and player props stand out for each game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews both games, laying out his thoughts on the total for Titans-Dolphins, key i…
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Week 4's NFL slate features a couple of spots where fun players are in plus matchups. How much should that alter our view of them in the player prop betting markets? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to discuss the role matchups play in his process, which yardage and touchdown props stand out to him this week, and a same-game parlay …
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Week 5 of the college football season finally brings us our first marquee matchup as the Alabama Crimson Tide host the Georgia Bulldogs. Which bets stand out for that game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Kent Padgett joins Jim Sannes to preview Week 5, discussing whether Alabama can win as a slight underdog, his view of other key matchups, and his…
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The Washington Commanders, Minnesota Vikings, and New York Jets have all looked great to open the year. Can they maintain the fast pace, and is there any lingering value in the futures market? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into all three teams, outlines whether they're worth buying into at current odds, and takes a look ahead to Week 4 bets he…
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Week 3 closes on a high note with a Monday Night Football double-header featuring the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Buffalo Bills and the Washington Commanders at the Cincinnati Bengals. Which bets stand out for each game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes breaks down both games, discussing his read on the spreads and totals, which …
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Week 3's NFL slate still presents us with a window to buy low on ascending players. Which props stand out across this week's games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to preview the action, discussing her read on some fluctuating situations, yardage props to target, and her favorite touchdown bets of the week.…
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As much as we want to avoid overreacting early in the NFL season, Week 3's NFL lines may actually have some underreaction spots where early data isn't being weighed in enough. Which teams should we be buying into based on what we've seen so far? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into the data, outlining his read on the New Orleans Saints, which te…
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With no AJ Brown on Monday Night Football, we've seen the spread tighten and the total come down as the Atlanta Falcons face the Philadelphia Eagles. Is there still betting value in either of those markets at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the game, discussing his view of the spread and the total, which player props stan…
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Week 2 in the NFL player prop market gives us a chance to both buy low on some players but also buy high on others. Which props stand out within this approach? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to preview Week 2, laying out her view of some high-profile rookies, which player and touchdown props she likes at FanDuel Sportsbook, and her fav…
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Week 2 in the NFL requires us to properly react to what we saw in the opener without overvaluing one week of data. Which bets stand out after we make that balance? FanDuel TV's Dubbs Anderson joins Jim Sannes to preview Week 2, discussing how he ensures he's not overreacting, his read on the slate's biggest games, and his favorite bets at FanDuel S…
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Week 3's college football slate features some key tests for teams with playoff aspirations. Where can we find betting value in those games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Kent Padgett joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing whether the Alabama Crimson Tide can cover on the road against the Wisconsin Badgers, other key Week 3 matchups, an…
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The New York Jets enter as 3.5-point underdogs on Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers. Can Aaron Rodgers kick the season off right and help them cover, or does the 49ers' lethal offense keep rolling? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the game, discussing his view of the spread and total, which player props stand out, and his favorite …
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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 he…
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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 N…
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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 favorit…
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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.…
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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.…
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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 w…
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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.…
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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 outrig…
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