
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
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
NFL Conference Championships Best Bets and Predictions
1/23/2025
The NFL Conference Championships are approaching with two exciting games just a couple days away. Which bets stand out in each at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to preview both games, discussing whether the Washington Commanders can pull off another upset against the Philadelphia Eagles and who will come out on top between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs.
Duration:00:22:02
NFC and AFC Conference Championship Games NFL Spread and Total Predictions
1/20/2025
Now that the matchups are set, where can we find betting value in the AFC and NFC Conference Championship Games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews both games, discussing which moneyline he likes as the Washington Commanders face the Philadelphia Eagles and his read on the next great duel between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs.
Duration:00:15:19
Best NFL Divisional Round Player Props and Touchdown Bets
1/17/2025
We've got tons of superstar players set to take the field in the NFL's Divisional Round. Which props stand out across the action at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to preview the slate, discussing her favorite player props, which touchdown bets she likes, and an SGP worth considering.
Duration:00:23:21
NFL Divisional Round Best Bets and Predictions
1/16/2025
The NFL's Divisional Round presents us with four intriguing matchups, headlined by the Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. Which bets stand out for each game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to preview all four games, laying out her read on each and her favorite bets of the week.
Duration:00:27:26
Best Bets and Player Props for Ohio State vs. Notre Dame in the College Football National Championship Game
1/15/2025
Which bets stand out for Monday's College Football National Championship Game between Ohio State and Notre Dame? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing his read on the traditional markets and which player props he likes. Later, Feng previews the NFL's Divisional Round, outlining where he sees betting value there.
Duration:00:24:29
NFL Divisional Round Spread and Total Predictions for Every Game
1/14/2025
All four matchups for the NFL's Divisional Round are now set. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook when we dig into the initial betting odds? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the action, going through all four games and discussing where his model's spread and total predictions sit before outlining his favorite bets of the week.
Duration:00:18:40
Best NFL Best and Player Props for Vikings vs. Rams on Wild Card Weekend
1/13/2025
NFL Wild Card Weekend wraps up Monday night as the Minnesota Vikings take on the Los Angeles Rams. Which bets stand out within that game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the game, discussing his model's read on the spread and the total, which player props he likes, and an SGP he thinks is worth consideration.
Duration:00:16:31
Best NFL Wild Card Weekend Player Props and Touchdown Bets
1/10/2025
We've got six games scattered across NFL Wild Card Weekend, all with high-profile players attached. Which props stand out within them at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview the weekend's action, discussing his top player props, best touchdown picks, and favorite same game parlay of the slate.
Duration:00:28:45
Best Bets and Predictions for NFL Wild Card Weekend
1/9/2025
The NFL's Wild Card Weekend slate comes with some fun matchups and potentially thrilling games. Which bets stand out within it at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to preview the weekend, discussing her read on the opening round's biggest games and her best bets of the week.
Duration:00:26:06
Best Bets and Player Props for the CFP Semifinals
1/7/2025
The College Football Playoff Semifinals are nearly here with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish battling the Penn State Nittany Lions on Thursday before the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Texas Longhorns Friday. Which bets stand out for each game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas joins Jim Sannes to preview each game, discussing his read on the traditional markets and his favorite player props of the week.
Duration:00:24:25