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A college basketball podcast hosted by Jordan Sperber focused on analytics, coaching, strategy, and x's and o's. Guests include college coaches, players, and media.
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NFL Playoff Survivor Picks, Strategy & Tips (2026)
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42:42A complete strategy guide to winning NFL Playoff Survivor pools, where path selection, team popularity, and round-by-round decision-making matter more than simply picking the biggest favorite. Jason Lisk breaks down how Playoff Survivor strategy differs from regular-season Survivor, starting with the different contest formats and why understanding …
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One & Done Pools & DFS Strategy for 2026 PGA Season (feat. Rick Gehman)
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39:21Jason Lisk is joined by Rick Gehman of RickRunGood to break down the biggest storylines entering the 2026 season and how they impact One & Done and DFS decision-making. Together, they explore how to rank the value of different tournaments, how to think about golfer value over the course of a full season, and how LIV golfers should be factored into …
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Top 5 NFL Picks | Wild Card Weekend (2026)
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24:363 Value Picks for Game Winner & Spread Pools, Top 2 Spread Picks, and our Upset Pick of the Week! Jason Lisk and Spencer Limbach break down the smartest ways to attack the first round of the NFL Playoffs, using real model outputs, public pick data, and contest strategy insights to uncover the best +EV edges. They spotlight under-picked favorites in…
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Top 10 Golfers to Save in 2026 | Golf One & Done Strategy
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25:18A complete strategy guide to the Top 10 most valuable golfers for Golf One & Done pools in 2026. Jason Lisk breaks down his top-ranked golfers for the 2026 One & Done landscape, explaining why each player belongs in the top tier. As he walks through each golfer one by one, Jason highlights the how to avoid wasting elite options in the wrong spots. …
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The guys are back with their top three NFL upset picks for Week 18...and why each one is live. This includes: 1) An underdog fighting to make it into the playoffs 2) An underdog facing a division rival 3) The model's favorite underdog (it's ugly, but that's how we like it) Subscribe for NFL upset picks all season! 🔔…
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Jason Lisk breaks down Circa Survivor Week 18 and how the contest reaches its final stage — with only a handful of entries left and every decision carrying maximum leverage. He recaps the results from Week 17, walks through the top remaining options for each surviving entry, and explains how different paths could shape the final outcome. Jason also…
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NFL Week 18 Predictions: Game Winner & Spread Pool Picks (2025)
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37:043 Value Picks for Game Winner Pools, our Top 2 Spread Picks, and the Teaser of the week! Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest ways to attack NFL Week 18, using real model outputs, public pick data, and contest strategy insights to uncover the best +EV edges. They spotlight under-picked favorites in Game Winner pools, the strongest…
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Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest NFL Survivor picks and strategy for Week 18. The end game is finally here. Week 18 forces players to make their most important decisions of the season. Which teams can still be trusted in a chaotic final slate? And how should players balance safety versus leverage when so many motivations — pla…
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Top 3 College Football Bowl Upset Picks (Part 2) | Dec. 30 to Jan. 1
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9:42The guys are back with their top college football bowl upset picks for December 30 to January 1, and why each one is live. This includes: 1) An underdog hungry facing a strong SEC opponent 2) The model’s favorite CFB Bowl Upset Pick 3) An underdog relying on a backup quarterback Subscribe for college football bowl upset picks throughout bowl season…
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Most Important Tournaments in 2026 | Best Golf One & Done Strategy
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19:45A complete strategy guide to the most important tournaments in 2026 for Golf One & Done pools — and how prioritizing the right events can determine who actually wins. Jason Lisk breaks down how to maximize value with elite golfers, why pool rules around events like the Tour Championship matter, and which tournaments carry the biggest purses that sh…
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Jason is riding solo to give you with the guys top three NFL upset picks for Week 17...and why each one is live. This includes: 1) An underdog fighting to win their division 2) An underdog facing a division rival 3) The model's favorite underdog (a battle for the 1-seed in the NFC)
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NFL Week 17 Predictions: Game Winner & Spread Pool Picks (2025)
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25:593 Value Picks for Game Winner Pools, our Top 2 Spread Picks, and the Teaser of the week! Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest ways to attack NFL Week 17, using real model outputs, public pick data, and contest strategy insights to uncover the best +EV edges. They spotlight under-picked favorites in Game Winner pools, the strongest…
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NFL Survivor Picks Week 17 | Make It Count
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42:37Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest NFL Survivor picks and strategy for Week 17. With the season nearing its end, Week 17 presents another critical decision point. Are the Patriots or Broncos the strongest options to trust right now? And how much should players factor in future availability — especially with a potential Week 18 l…
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Jason Lisk breaks down Circa Survivor Week 17 and how the contest has shifted with only 10 entries remaining — and why strategy now centers on opponent behavior, expected value, and identifying true leverage. He recaps Week 16, explains how he expects the remaining entries to pick in Week 17A (Christmas games) and Week 17B, and outlines where lever…
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NFL Survivor Players Have a Massive Edge in Golf One and Done
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28:24Jason Lisk dives into why Golf One & Done pools are a natural fit for NFL Survivor players — and how the same core principles drive success in both formats. He explains what a Golf One & Done pool is, how it differs from Survivor on the surface, and why the underlying strategy is far more similar than most players realize. He breaks down how popula…
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Jason Lisk breaks down Circa Survivor Week 16 and how the contest has shifted with only 10 entries remaining — and why strategy now centers on opponent behavior, expected value, and identifying true leverage. He recaps the fallout from Week 15, including the impact of Patrick Mahomes’ injury and the Cowboys’ loss, and explains how those results res…
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The guys are back with their top three NFL upset picks for Week 16...and why each one is live. This includes: 1) A surprising underdog facing a team fighting for playoff hopes 2) An underdog that has made a QB change 3) The model's favorite underdog (it's a little bit ugly, but that's how we like it) Subscribe for NFL upset picks all season! 🔔…
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NFL Week 16 Predictions: Game Winner & Spread Pool Picks
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28:073 Value Picks for Game Winner Pools, our Top 2 Spread Picks, and the Teaser of the week! Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest ways to attack NFL Week 16, using real model outputs, public pick data, and contest strategy insights to uncover the best +EV edges. They spotlight under-picked favorites in Game Winner pools, the strongest…
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Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest NFL Survivor picks and strategy for Week 16. As pool sizes continue to shrink, Week 16 presents another key decision point. Are the Bills or Texans the right teams to trust this week? And is it finally time to use the Lions, or are they better saved for a later spot? Jason and Stephen also dig …
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Top 3 College Football Bowl Upset Picks | December 19-27
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16:43The guys are back with their top college football bowl upset picks for December 19–27 and why each one is live. This includes: 1) An underdog hungry for a breakfast snack 2) An underdog in a CFP matchup 3) The model’s favorite CFB Bowl Upset Pick Subscribe for college football bowl upset picks throughout bowl season! 🔔…
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College Football Playoff Bracket & Survivor Picks Strategy
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37:08A complete strategy guide to winning College Football Playoff Survivor, Bracket Pools, and Confidence Pools during the 2025–26 postseason. Jason Lisk breaks down how CFP matchups, playoff formats, and public behavior shape optimal strategy, while introducing PoolGenius’ Bowl Pick’em Tool and how it helps players make smarter decisions across multip…
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Jason Lisk breaks down Circa Survivor Week 15 using PoolGenius tools to understand how the contest has shifted with only 10 entries remaining — and why strategy now revolves around opponent behavior, expected value, and identifying true leverage. He recaps the chaos of Week 15, explains why several underdogs became high-value plays, and walks throu…
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How to Win College Bowl Pick’em & Spread Pools
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40:12A complete strategy guide to winning College Bowl Pick’em and Spread Pools during the 2025–26 bowl season. Jason Lisk and Spencer Limbach break down how bowl pool formats, the bowl schedule, and public behavior shape optimal strategy, while introducing PoolGenius’ Bowl Pick’em Tool and how it helps players identify value on favorites and underdogs …
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The guys are back with their top three NFL upset picks for Week 15...and why each one is live. This includes: 1) An underdog coming off a devastating loss 2) A small underdog going against a division rival 3) The model's favorite underdog
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NFL Week 15 Predictions: Game Winner & Spread Pool Picks (2025)
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28:473 Value Picks for Game Winner & Spread Pools, our favorite ATS angles, and our Teaser of the week! Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest ways to attack NFL Week 15, using real model outputs, public pick data, and contest strategy insights to uncover the best +EV edges. They spotlight under-picked favorites in Game Winner pools, the…
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NFL Survivor Picks Week 15 | Play It Smart
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40:29Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest NFL Survivor picks and strategy for Week 15. This week’s slate forces players to decide whether to play it safe or take a swing as pool sizes shrink. Which teams should you be saving for the final three weeks, and which options carry the most risk or reward at this stage of the season? Jason an…
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A complete strategy guide on how to approach Golf One & Done pools — where saving the right golfers, targeting the biggest tournaments, and adjusting your pick strategy to the standings determine who actually wins. Jason Lisk explains what a Golf One & Done pool is, why understanding your specific pool rules matters, and what truly separates winnin…
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How to Win NFL Spread Pools & Circa Millions
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34:46A complete strategy guide on how to gain leverage in NFL Spread Pools, including the flagship "pick five" Circa Millions contest. Jason Lisk and Spencer Limbach break down the key drivers of long-term success in NFL pick contests and pools, showing how public pick data, bias trends, and market movement can reveal where players gain (or lose) expect…
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Episode #59 - Bracket Strategy with Jason Lisk (PoolGenius)
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46:58Jason Lisk of PoolGenius joins the podcast for episode 59. We discussed all things bracket strategy. How to best maximize your chances of winning a bracket pool by balancing value and risk. We also went region-by-region through the 2023 bracket. The 2023 PoolGenius bracket optimizer is here: https://www.poolgenius.com/ncaa-bracket-picks/?trk=af_hv_…
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Ken Pomeroy joins the podcast again for episode 58. We covered a variety of topics: The utility of plus-minus, three-point defense, Penn State's extreme four factors, the strength (or lack thereof) of the ACC, and more. Solving Basketball is presented by Hudl! Visit hudl.com/hoopvision to learn more about Hudl Sportscode and/or to contact Hudl dire…
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Robbie Hummel joins the podcast for episode #57. We discussed how Robbie prepares for his TV broadcasts, how Matt Painter has changed offensively over the past decade, and the strategy behind 3-on-3 basketball. Solving Basketball is presented by Hudl! Visit hudl.com/hoopvision to learn more about Hudl Sportscode and/or to contact Hudl directly. For…
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Episode #56 - Kevin Sweeney, Sports Illustrated
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45:06Kevin Sweeney joins the podcast for episode #56. We discussed how Kevin went from a high school blogger to Sports Illustrated writer, talking to coaches on the record vs off the record, the Texas job opening, and more. Solving Basketball is presented by Hudl! Visit hudl.com/hoopvision to learn more about Hudl Sportscode and/or to contact Hudl direc…
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Ken Pomeroy joins the podcast again for episode 55. This time, we opened up the episode to audience questions. The mailbag-style podcast includes a variety of topics about Ken's rankings and basketball analytics in general. Solving Basketball is presented by Hudl! Visit hudl.com/hoopvision to learn more about Hudl Sportscode and/or to contact Hudl …
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Episode #54 - Eric Shapiro (Michigan vs Kentucky)
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54:40Eric Shapiro joins the podcast for episode #54. We broke down the X's and O's from yesterday's Michigan-Kentucky game. Plus, we discussed two-foul participation and the "auto-bench". Solving Basketball is presented by Hudl! Visit hudl.com/hoopvision to learn more about Hudl Sportscode and/or to contact Hudl directly. For more on Solving Basketball …
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CJ Moore joins the podcast for episode #53. CJ was on press row for the Champions Classic on Tuesday. In the episode, we broke down the X's and O's from the Kansas-Duke game -- as well as what to expect going forward from both teams. Solving Basketball is presented by Hudl! Visit hudl.com/hoopvision to learn more about Hudl Sportscode and/or to con…
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Ken Pomeroy joins the podcast for episode #52. We talked about: Ken's preseason rankings compared to the AP poll, the WAC's new solution to conference tourney seeding, 24 versus 30 second shot clock, and NCAA tournament expansion. Solving Basketball is presented by Hudl! Visit hudl.com/hoopvision to learn more about Hudl Sportscode and/or to contac…
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Will Wade joins the podcast for episode #51. We talked about LSU's "switch everything" scheme that produced the sixth best defensive efficiency in the country last season. Solving Basketball is presented by Hudl! Visit hudl.com/hoopvision to learn more about Hudl Sportscode and/or to contact Hudl directly. For more on Solving Basketball and Jordan …
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Episode #50 - Gibson Pyper, @HalfCourtHoops
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47:50Gibson Pyper joins the podcast for episode #50. We compared and contrasted the style of play and X's & O's of basketball at all of the different levels -- NBA, EuroLeague, NCAA, and high school. Solving Basketball is presented by Hudl! Visit hudl.com/hoopvision To learn more about Hudl Sportscode and/or to contact Hudl directly. For more on Solving…
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Episode #49 - Scott Davenport, Bellarmine
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44:25Bellarmine head coach Scott Davenport joins the podcast for episode #49. We discuss Bellarmine's unique offensive style that relies on off-ball cutting and passing. Solving Basketball is presented by Hudl! Visit hudl.com/hoopvision To learn more about Hudl Sportscode and/or to contact Hudl directly. For more on Solving Basketball and Jordan Sperber…
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