
Covering the Spread
FanDuel
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.
Location:
United States
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FanDuel
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Men's and Women's College Basketball Round of 4 Betting Preview
4/2/2025
The final four teams for the Men's and Women's College Basketball Tournaments are now set. Which bets stand out for the semifinals at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing his read on all four games and whether there are any last-minute futures he wants to snag.
Duration:00:24:36
Best MLB Bets and Player Props for Opening Day
3/26/2025
With MLB Opening Day on Thursday, which bets stand out across all of the action? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes breaks it all down, discussing a moneyline, total, strikeout prop, and home run prop he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Duration:00:15:03
Best Women's College Basketball Tournament Bets for the Round of 16
3/26/2025
The National Championship picture has been shaken up for the Women's College Basketball Tournament after JuJu Watkins' season-ending knee injury. How should we view USC and the rest of the field after this devastating blow? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to break it down, discussing his view of USC, which futures he's eyeing at FanDuel Sportsbook, and other Round of 16 bets he likes.
Duration:00:21:57
Best Men's College Basketball Bets for the Round of 16
3/25/2025
The Round of 16 in the Men's College Basketball Tournament brings some supremely fun matchups. Where can we find betting value both there and in the futures market? FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas joins Jim Sannes to preview the action, discussing his read on each region's games and which futures stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Duration:00:26:02
Best Bets for Friday's Men's College Basketball Tournament Games
3/20/2025
Friday's Men's College Basketball Tournament slate features another 16 first-round games. Which bets stand out across the day at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Reserach's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing his favorite bets for each region plus which first-round women's bets he likes, as well.
Duration:00:24:45
2025 Women's College Basketball Tournament Bracket Picks and Advice
3/19/2025
The 2025 Women's College Basketball Tournament features a handful of teams at the top that figure to control the bracket. Which of them should we pick to win it all within our pools? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to break down the bracket, discussing his read on those top teams, strategies for your pools, and his read on each regional.
Duration:00:30:36
Best Bets for Thursday's First Round Men's College Basketball Tournament Games
3/19/2025
The first round of the 2025 Men's College Basketball Tournament tips off on Thursday. Which bets and player props stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas joins Jim Sannes to preview the action, discussing his read on each region and which bets he likes for the day.
Duration:00:29:07
2025 Men's College Basketball Tournament Bracket Advice and Strategy
3/17/2025
The bracket is set for the 2025 Men's College Basketball Tournament. Which picks stand out, and what should we keep in mind as we try to win our pools? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas join Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing general bracket strategy, their favorite picks to win the National Championship, upsets, and more.
Duration:00:54:32
NFL Stock Up and Stock Down Through Week 1 of Free Agency
3/14/2025
With the first week of NFL free agency wrapping up, most of the key names have found new homes. Which teams have seen their stock rise or fall the most? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs in, discussing his view of the San Francisco 49ers and Houston Texans, how he'd view the Pittsburgh Steelers if they were to sign Aaron Rodgers, and his favorite futures bet at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Duration:00:18:04
Biggest Winners and Losers of NFL Free Agency Thus Far
3/12/2025
With the new league year officially underway, most key NFL free agency dominoes have fallen. What are the biggest takeaways thus far? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing the Seattle Seahawks with Sam Darnold, whether Caleb Williams can bounce back behind a rebuilt offensive line, and much more.
Duration:00:30:03
Ranking the Top Quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft
2/27/2025
With draft season now fully underway, how should we view incoming rookie quarterbacks Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart, and others? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into each quarterback, laying out his thoughts, what his model says about each player's college stats, and his read on initial draft betting markets at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Duration:00:23:40
Key NFL Storylines to Monitor During the 2025 NFL Draft Scouting Combine
2/26/2025
Not only does the NFL Draft Scouting Combine get all the incoming rookies together, but it also produces tons of actionable information regarding pending free agents and potential trades. Which storylines should we monitor at this year's combine? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing potential trade destinations for Myles Garrett and Matthew Stafford, where Aaron Rodgers could land, and futures she likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Duration:00:32:30
Best NASCAR Bets for the 2025 Daytona 500
2/14/2025
After Thursday's Duel races, the starting grid is now set for this year's Daytona 500. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Action Network's Dr. Nick Giffen joins Jim Sannes to preview the race, discussing his process for betting Daytona, which outrights he likes, and other bets he thinks are worth considering.
Duration:00:23:49
Super Bowl 2025 Novelty and Fun Bets: National Anthem, Halftime Show, Gatorade Color Props
2/7/2025
In addition to all the typical prop bets, Super Bowl LIX brings us all the novelty and fun bets you could image. If we're looking to have some fun, which of them could stand out? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to discuss some more traditional bets she likes here before delving into the national anthem, halftime show, and Gatorade color markets available in select areas.
Duration:00:24:50
Best 2025 Super Bowl Player Prop Bets and Touchdown Picks for Chiefs and Eagles
2/6/2025
Super Bowl LIX presents us infinite markets for betting player props at FanDuel Sportsbook. Which ones stand out most as the Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton join Jim Sannes to break down the game, discussing their favorite player props, touchdown picks, novelty bets, and much more.
Duration:00:37:06
Best Same Game Parlay Bets for Super Bowl 2025 Between the Chiefs and Eagles
2/5/2025
When crafting a same game parlay, it's important to build around an assumption and find legs that correlate well together. Which assumptions can we make about the Kansas City Chiefs versus the Philadelphia Eagles, and which SGPs could we consider based on those? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes discusses three SGPs he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook and outlines his rationale behind each.
Duration:00:18:39
Key Matchups for the Chiefs and Eagles in the 2025 Super Bowl
2/4/2025
In a game as tight as Super Bowl LIX could be, individual matchups have the potential to swing who wins. Which matchups should we be monitoring for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Philadelphia Eagles? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to break down which matchups stand out most to him and bets he likes because of that at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Duration:00:25:29
Best 2025 Super Bowl Spread, Total, and Team Total Bets
2/3/2025
Now that we're officially into Super Bowl week, it's time to start filling out our betslips. Beginning with traditional markets, where can we find value at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into what his model says about the spread and total, his preferred routes for taking advantage of any edges, and other bets he likes for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Duration:00:18:59
Super Bowl LIX Spread and Total Predictions for Chiefs vs. Eagles
1/27/2025
The matchup for Super Bowl LIX is now set as the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles. How should we view the opening spread and total for the game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into what his model says, laying out its predictions for the contest and where he sees value in the traditional markets.
Duration:00:16:34
Best NFL Player Props and Touchdown Bets for the Conference Championships
1/24/2025
Both NFL Conference Championship Games have dynamic players tied to fun prop markets. Which player props stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to preview both the AFC and NFC Conference Championship Games, laying out his top props and touchdown picks of the week.
Duration:00:30:06