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Covering the Spread

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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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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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English


Episodes
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Pitching Ninja's Biggest Takeaways From the Opening Month of MLB

5/1/2025
With a month of action now in the books, what are the biggest takeaways from the 2025 MLB season? Rob Friedman -- Pitching Ninja -- joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to discuss his key takeaways, biggest surprises, and favorite Cy Young bets entering May at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Duration:00:17:07

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Best Bets and Predictions for the 2025 Kentucky Oaks

4/30/2025
Before Saturday's Kentucky Derby, the fillies hit the turf Friday for the Kentucky Oaks. Which horses should we consider backing at Churchill Downs? FanDuel Racing's Christina Blacker joins Jim Sannes to discuss keys to betting the Oaks, her read on Good Cheer as a prohibitive favorite, and her favorite bets for the race.

Duration:00:21:06

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Best Bets and Predictions for the 2025 Kentucky Derby

4/30/2025
The field is set, and the post draw has been competed for the 151st Kentucky Derby. Which horses stand out for Saturday's race? FanDuel Racing's Christina Blacker joins Jim Sannes to preview the race, discussing her horse-racing process, her view of the favorite in Journalism, and which horse she thinks is the best bet.

Duration:00:27:43

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Best Bets for Tonight's NFL Draft | Jaxson Dart's Landing Spot, First Round Running Backs, and More

4/24/2025
With real information finally starting to leak around tonight's NFL Draft, which bets stand out based on FanDuel Sportsbook's current odds? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into the key mock drafts and discusses his read on Jaxson Dart's landing spot, what the Raiders could do with the sixth overall pick, and how many running backs we could see drafted in the first round.

Duration:00:17:41

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Reacting to Monday's 2025 NFL Draft News and Identifying Best Bets for Thursday Night

4/21/2025
We've had a deluge of NFL Draft news to open Monday morning. Where can we find betting value in markets as they stand now at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to discuss his read on the draft, outlining which team he thinks will draft Shedeur Sanders, which players could be values to go in the first round, and his favorite bets as of now.

Duration:00:41:27

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Best NBA Finals Futures and Bets for Saturday's Games

4/18/2025
With the NBA Play-In Tournament wrapping up Friday, almost the entire playoff picture is set. Which futures should we snag before Saturday's games? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to preview both the Eastern and Western Conference playoffs, laying out her favorite futures before discussing her favorite bets for Saturday's opening games.

Duration:00:28:57

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Best Bets and Props for The 2025 Masters at Augusta National

4/8/2025
With The Masters now just a couple of days away, betting markets are all set at FanDuel Sportsbook. Which bets stand out for this year's rendition? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break it all down, discussing keys to Augusta National, which outrights they like, and their other favorite bets of the week.

Duration:00:45:02

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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