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SleepyJ and Mean Gene talk UFC 324 betting. UFC 324 marks the promotion’s return after a six week hiatus, with the first event airing on Paramount Plus from T Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. SleepyJ and Mean Gene break down the card with a betting focused lens, highlighting the platform shift, earlier start times, and a main card built around recognizable names and divisional stakes. The headliner features Justin Gaethje against Patti Pimlett, a matchup framed as a defining test for Pimlett and a potential final run moment for Gaethje. Both hosts lean toward Pimlett, citing his grappling strength, confidence, and recent performance, with expectations that the fight ends inside the distance by submission or stoppage. They note Gaethje’s power and durability but question his long term resilience after years of high damage bouts and recent retirement talk. The co main event pits Sean O Malley against Song Yidong following the cancellation of the originally planned Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunez fight. O Malley is viewed as a motivated contender looking to re enter the title picture, with his striking precision, reach, and movement expected to exploit Song’s defensive openings. Both analysts believe the betting line undervalues O Malley and anticipate either a knockout or a decisive performance that positions him for another championship opportunity. On the rest of the main card, Natalia Silva is favored heavily over Rose Namajunas, with volume, pace, and trajectory cited as key factors. Silva is described as a future title challenger, while Namajunas is respected for her résumé but seen as struggling against the division’s emerging elite. The heavyweight bout between Waldo Cortez Acosta and Derrick Lewis draws divided opinions, with SleepyJ preferring a fight ending inside the distance while Mean Gene takes a plus money shot on Lewis, emphasizing heavyweight volatility and knockout power. The prelim headliner features Umar Nurmagomedov against Davidson Figueredo, where Nurmagomedov is expected to make a statement following a recent loss, with both hosts favoring a finish rather than a decision. Overall, UFC 324 is presented as a strong return card, blending divisional clarity, betting value, and potential star building moments as the UFC enters a new broadcast era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for this weekend. Munaf Manji opened the Friday, January 23rd episode of Cash That Ticket on RJ Bell’s Dream Preview by setting the stage for a packed betting discussion heading into the weekend, with Championship Sunday, NFL coaching news, NBA analysis, promotions, and best bets all on the agenda. Dave Essler joined him still frustrated from the previous night’s loss tied to Franz Wagner being ruled out late, which caused a sharp line move and turned what looked like a favorable position into a loss from the opening tip. Munaf revisited that game, noting how Charlotte’s strong record on the second leg of back to backs was mentioned but ultimately ignored, a decision both agreed was a learning moment. Dave emphasized that no bettor hits one hundred percent and that losses must be studied rather than dismissed. The conversation shifted to NFL news with Munaf breaking down the Baltimore Ravens hiring Jesse Minter as head coach on a five year deal, highlighting his defensive success with the Chargers and his prior time in Baltimore. Dave admitted surprise that the Ravens went defense first, stressing that the offense, particularly Lamar Jackson’s durability and passing limitations, remains the bigger question and will hinge on the offensive coordinator hire. Early Ravens win total speculation followed, with ten and a half discussed before schedule context softened some concerns. Attention then turned to Patriots versus Broncos props, where Munaf floated Jared Stidham over 32.5 pass attempts, reasoning New England would force him to throw. Dave countered with Drake May unders if backing the Patriots and strongly endorsed Pat Bryant over 2.5 receptions despite heavy juice, citing Denver’s likely pass heavy script and Bryant’s role before his prior concussion. Injury notes on Troy Franklin reinforced value on secondary Denver receivers, with both hosts recalling how Bryant’s early catches last week were erased by injury. For the NFC matchup, Munaf backed Sam Darnold to throw an interception based on repeated struggles against the Rams and defensive familiarity. Dave added Matthew Stafford under 36.5 yards for longest completion, pointing to Seattle’s recent success eliminating explosive plays, while also discussing long shot props like Davante Adams to lead receiving yards. Munaf countered with Stafford passing yard trends in Seattle and suggested live betting opportunities if the Rams trailed, along with Cooper Kupp over 30.5 yards. The show moved into NBA, starting with Rockets versus Pistons, where Munaf highlighted Houston’s poor performance on road back to backs, recent defensive collapses, and Detroit’s elite defensive rating of 100.1 over the last ten games. Cade Cunningham’s status was key, with value tied directly to his availability. Dave warned about rapid line movement tied to injury news and leaned toward Pistons team total overs or split half strategies. Raptors versus Blazers followed, with both noting improved defenses, Portland’s back to back trends, and a shared preference for the under. Best bets closed the episode with Dave backing Rutgers as a home underdog against Indiana, citing matchup and motivation, while Munaf laid points with the Phoenix Suns based on their league best ATS record and defensive form, and added Celtics team total over 112.5 against a struggling Nets defense. The episode ended with updated news of Cade Cunningham participating in shootaround, reinforcing earlier Pistons angles, and reminders about discipline, injury monitoring, and adaptability heading into the weekend slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Griffin Warner talks betting for this weekend. Griffin Warner delivered a wide ranging betting breakdown for the Friday January 23 slate, touching the NFL European soccer and college basketball while explaining how market movement and situational factors shaped his approach. In the NFL focus centered on a playoff matchup with New England favored by four and a half and a total of forty two and a half amid concerns about travel weather and quarterback volatility. Warner noted limited line movement but said his interest continued to grow on Denver, citing the difficulty of New England going on the road as a sizable favorite and the belief that the market may be overstating the drop off at quarterback. He outlined interest in Denver for the game and first half along with multiple under looks, emphasizing the value of the first half under at twenty and a half. The night game featured the Rams as short road underdogs in Seattle with the total dipping into the mid forty six range. Warner pointed to recent head to head results, injuries and special teams swings, arguing the teams are closely matched and that buying the Rams up to a field goal held value if the market allowed. The soccer card opened in Spain with Levante hosting Elche, where Warner leaned toward the road underdog and the under in a matchup between promoted sides. In Italy he highlighted Inter hosting Pisa, expecting the visitors to slow the match and identifying under three goals as the most appealing angle if the number rose. In France he discussed PSG on the road as a heavy favorite, preferring to wait for a larger plus price on the host rather than laying goals away from home. Germany’s marquee rivalry between St Pauli and Hamburg drew interest primarily on a low scoring script, with Warner favoring the under given St Pauli’s scoring issues. On the college basketball slate he touched on rescheduled games and several notable lines, including St Louis laying a significant number at St Bonaventure, Indiana favored at Rutgers, a rare large underdog role for Marquette at Butler, Michigan laying a big number to Ohio State, and Utah State at Colorado State where home court and roster absences factored into the handicap. Warner closed by reiterating his primary wager for the episode as Denver plus four and a half and shared a promotional discount for bettors looking to follow along. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Thursday. The Cash That Ticket Podcast returned Thursday, January 22, 2026, with Munaf Manji and Dave Essler breaking down Championship Sunday through a betting focused lens, centering on the Patriots at Broncos AFC title game and the Rams at Seahawks NFC matchup. The discussion opened with confidence after recent winning best bets, before turning to league news, including Atlanta hiring Kevin Stefanski as head coach. Manji noted the potential narrative value around Baker Mayfield facing his former coach, while Essler questioned whether Stefanski’s résumé truly signals Super Bowl upside, framing Atlanta as a likely middle tier team rather than a contender. Attention then shifted to the AFC Championship, where New England entered Denver as a road favorite. Essler emphasized removing fandom bias and focused on matchup details, noting Jared Stidham as a capable backup and highlighting Denver’s late season defensive regression, penalty issues, and fragile turnover margin. He leaned toward the Patriots team total over, citing market movement and New England’s growing offensive confidence, while acknowledging Denver’s situational strengths at home. Manji countered with concerns about New England’s reliance on field position and turnovers in earlier playoff rounds, suggesting a tighter, lower scoring game and cautioning against assuming an easy cover. Both agreed the outcome largely hinges on quarterback Drake May, with Essler stressing turnovers as the clearest path to a Patriots loss in May’s first road playoff start. Manji explored derivative angles including a Broncos first quarter wager and debated May’s rushing prop, pointing to Denver’s pressure rate and recent quarterback rushing success against them. The NFC Championship discussion framed Seattle as potentially overvalued after a dominant prior round, while Essler argued the Rams were undervalued, citing Matthew Stafford’s success against Seattle and Sean McVay’s historical effectiveness versus Mike Macdonald defenses. Both expected scoring opportunities, with Essler favoring a first half over and Manji highlighting Sam Darnold interception trends against the Rams, noting prior turnover issues in the season series. Player props, including Jackson Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp usage, were discussed as game flow dependent opportunities. The episode concluded with best bets, Essler backing a Wisconsin Penn State college basketball under based on home defensive splits, and Manji laying points with Orlando against Charlotte, citing rest and depth advantages. Throughout the show, the focus remained on situational edges, market value, and disciplined analysis, reinforcing a transparent, process driven approach heading into one of the NFL’s biggest weekends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Griffin Warner talks betting for Thursday January 22nd Griffin Warner opened his latest betting breakdown with a wide ranging look at the week’s most prominent markets, beginning with the NFL conference championship matchups and extending through European soccer and college basketball. His analysis centered first on New England traveling to Denver, where the Patriots were listed as four and a half point road favorites with a total of forty two and a half. Warner focused on the quarterback situation for Denver, noting that Jared Sittum was expected to start after Bo Nix suffered a broken ankle late in the previous round. He framed the spread as a strong market reaction to the quarterback change and questioned whether it overstated the true gap between the teams. Warner emphasized Denver’s defense as the primary driver of its top seed status and suggested that the total, rather than the side, offered more value. He highlighted the under, particularly in the first half, based on expectations of conservative offense, ball control, and limited explosive plays. Turning to the late game, Warner examined the Rams as short road underdogs against Seattle with a total of forty seven. He described a matchup shaped by familiarity, coaching tendencies, and narrow margins in prior meetings. Despite recent inconsistency from Los Angeles, Warner argued the Rams matched up well with Seattle and were live to win outright, expressing interest in grabbing a full field goal if it reappeared before kickoff. He characterized the game as likely tight throughout, with special teams and late game decisions playing an outsized role. Warner then shifted to the UEFA Europa League, where motivation and situational edges formed the backbone of his approach. He highlighted Real Betis as quarter goal underdogs away at PAOK, stressing Betis’s incentive to secure a top eight finish and bypass the knockout round. He also discussed Viktoria Plzen hosting Porto, Fenerbahce versus Aston Villa, Roma against Stuttgart, and Celta Vigo hosting Lille, repeatedly returning to the importance of draws, defensive structure, and pricing around quarter and three quarter goal lines. Warner explained how Asian handicap splits can protect bettors in draw heavy competitions and create incremental value. In college basketball, he described a thin Thursday slate, briefly touching on Wisconsin at Penn State, South Florida at UAB, and South Dakota State at St. Thomas, while noting market uncertainty and situational volatility. He closed by offering a promotional discount code and officially logged Real Betis as his personal wager for the day, reinforcing his belief that motivation and price aligned in their favor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Wednesday The Wednesday edition of Cash That Ticket centered on actionable NBA betting angles as Munaf Manji and Dave Essler evaluated form, scheduling spots, and market inflation across a lighter slate. Both emphasized the importance of emotional discipline after losses, noting January had still been profitable overall, and pointed to Anthony Edwards late scoring surge the previous night as an example of variance cutting both ways. The discussion shifted quickly to games offering potential value, beginning with Cleveland visiting Charlotte. Despite Cleveland’s stronger profile, Essler leaned toward the Hornets as a home underdog, citing Cleveland’s struggles as a road favorite and Charlotte’s ability to control pace at home following a long West Coast trip. Manji agreed, highlighting Cleveland’s poor against the spread record in that role and reiterating his preference for home underdogs in midseason NBA spots. Attention then turned to Oklahoma City at Milwaukee, where the Thunder were installed as heavy road favorites. Essler argued the number was inflated by Oklahoma City’s elite reputation, noting Milwaukee’s reliance on three point shooting and Oklahoma City’s relative vulnerability defending the perimeter. He backed the Bucks plus the points and leaned under the total, expecting Milwaukee to slow the tempo. Manji echoed concerns about Oklahoma City’s depth due to multiple absences and suggested live betting opportunities if the Thunder built an early lead. Both agreed the Bucks could keep the game competitive if their shooting held, especially with Giannis Antetokounmpo positioned to make an impact despite managed minutes. In best bets, Essler moved to college basketball, backing Tulsa at home against Memphis based on offensive efficiency, free throw shooting, and matchup advantages. Manji closed with an NBA total, playing under in Celtics versus Pacers, pointing to recent defensive form, slower Boston pace, and prior meetings that stayed well below the number. The episode reinforced a consistent theme of targeting situational value rather than marquee teams, with an emphasis on market perception, scheduling context, and discipline as the NBA season grinds forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Doctor brings you the sharprest preview and picks for the 2026 American Express. Week 2 rolls in with the TOUR leaving the Pacific behind and launching a five week West Coast stretch, starting in La Quinta for The American Express and its signature three course rotation. The setup is familiar, but the storylines are not. World number one Scottie Scheffler makes his 2026 debut, the rotation brings a mix of pure shootout tracks and one course with enough trouble to matter, and the conditions look tailor made for a low scoring week on poa greens. Before turning the page, we unpack what happened at the Sony Open. Chris Gotterup’s win was not just an opening round blitz. Yes the 63 put him in position, but the tournament swung when the course firmed up, the wind got loud, and the grind arrived. We walk through the moment the runaway look stalled, how he managed the damage across the middle holes, and why the short game signs were the real headline. The sand saves, the timely up and downs, and the late Saturday birdie burst created the momentum that showed up again in a calm closing round. We also zoom out to what this result means going forward and why the market is reacting quickly. Then it is on to the desert, where the scoring expectation is extreme and the decision making gets sharper. Two of the courses invite flags and birdie runs, while the Stadium Course asks you to stay disciplined with water and bunkers waiting to punish one loose swing. With the final round on Stadium after the 54 hole cut, the conversation shifts from who can make birdies to who can avoid the one stretch that flips a card upside down. We also dig into what poa surfaces can change for certain profiles, why scrambling still matters even in a birdie fest, and how recent form can mislead if you do not account for course rotation and where players start. The episode closes with a full board walkthrough and a build of the week’s betting approach without spoilers, plus quick thoughts on DFS construction, lineup philosophy, and what to watch Thursday and Friday to adjust before the weekend in La Quinta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji talk betting for Tuesday January 20th Munaf Manji opened the Tuesday edition of Cash That Ticket with a fast paced review of the NBA landscape, blending recent results with betting context and league wide developments. Detroit continued its strong season by edging Boston 104 to 103, cashing an under Manji highlighted before the game. Cade Cunningham delivered a double double with 16 points and 14 assists, while Jalen Brown scored 32 in the loss. The Pistons improved to 31 and 10, strengthened their grip on the top seed in the Eastern Conference, and moved to 18 and 4 at home, reinforcing their profile as a legitimate contender midway through the schedule. Golden State followed with a 135 to 112 win over Miami in a game that featured the pace and scoring Manji anticipated. The Warriors poured in 70 first half points and finished with 247 combined points, easily clearing the total. Stephen Curry posted 19 points and 11 assists, but the night turned somber when Jimmy Butler suffered a torn ACL that will sideline him for the remainder of the season. The injury halted a strong stretch in which Golden State had won four straight and seven of ten, raising immediate questions about roster direction and how the front office may respond with one of its top players facing a long recovery at age 37. Around the league, Phoenix beat Brooklyn 126 to 117, Philadelphia handled Indiana 113 to 104 behind Tyrese Maxey’s 29 points, eight assists, and eight steals, and Dallas dominated New York at Madison Square Garden. Oklahoma City delivered a statement performance in Cleveland, winning 136 to 104 after a decisive fourth quarter surge, while Milwaukee edged Atlanta on the road. The episode also covered the announcement of NBA All Star starters. The Western Conference lineup featured Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Stephen Curry, and Victor Wembanyama. The East was led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Cade Cunningham, Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Brunson, and Jalen Brown. Manji noted the voting breakdown, with fan votes accounting for half the total and players and media splitting the rest, and pointed out that LeBron James will miss an All Star start for the first time since his rookie season. The discussion set the stage for upcoming betting angles and deeper breakdowns later in the week, while keeping focus on actionable information tied directly to current form, injuries, and market performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Monday January 19th. The NFL divisional weekend delivered dramatic finishes, decisive turnovers, and major implications for the championship round, as discussed by Munaf Manji and Dave Essler while breaking down every game through a betting focused lens. Denver opened the weekend with a 33 to 30 overtime win over Buffalo, a game defined by mistakes and attrition. The Bills turned the ball over five times, including four giveaways credited to Josh Allen, continuing a postseason pattern that has now seen him lose every overtime playoff appearance. Denver capitalized with a plus four turnover margin, but the victory came at a steep cost when quarterback Bo Nix suffered a broken foot or ankle on the second to last play of overtime. Sean Payton confirmed Nix will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the season, forcing Jared Stidham into the AFC Championship Game. Buffalo responded swiftly by firing head coach Sean McDermott, ending an era marked by consistent playoff appearances but repeated postseason disappointment. Saturday night was a rout in Seattle, where the Seahawks overwhelmed an injury ravaged San Francisco team 41 to 6. A kickoff return touchdown set the tone, and Seattle never looked back, forcing three turnovers while committing none. Kenneth Walker led the way with 116 rushing yards and three total touchdowns, while the Seahawks defense held the 49ers under four yards per play, one of the lowest outputs of Kyle Shanahan’s tenure. Sunday began with New England eliminating Houston 28 to 16 in a game where turnovers again told the story. C.J. Stroud struggled under pressure, and the Patriots converted short fields into touchdowns while Houston settled repeatedly for field goals. Injuries compounded the Texans’ issues, leaving Stroud without key targets as the Patriots advanced behind a disciplined defensive game plan. The weekend closed with the Rams edging Chicago 20 to 17 in overtime, another contest decided by mistake free football. Los Angeles avoided turnovers entirely, while Caleb Williams threw an interception after winning the overtime coin toss, echoing Buffalo’s earlier collapse. Sean McVay’s situational decisions and clean execution pushed the Rams into the NFC Championship, setting up a third divisional matchup with Seattle. From a betting perspective, Essler highlighted what he views as market overreactions, particularly in the Patriots opening as significant favorites in Denver despite the quarterback change, and Seattle being potentially overvalued after dismantling a depleted opponent. Across all four games, the theme remained consistent, teams that protected the football advanced, while those that did not were left planning for next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk Friday betting. Munaf Manji and Dave Essler closed the week on Cash That Ticket by tightening their focus on specific betting angles across the NFL divisional round and a dense Friday NBA card, emphasizing how market movement, injuries, and usage trends shape late week decisions. Their NFL discussion centered on Seattle versus San Francisco, where brief concern over Sam Darnold’s injury report was dismissed as noise rather than actionable information. Instead, attention shifted to Seattle’s evolving backfield, with both Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet positioned as central pieces against a 49ers defense they had already exploited late in the regular season. Manji outlined how the near even split in carries and efficiency from both backs supported overs on rushing attempts and yardage, while Essler extended the logic to correlated unders for secondary skill players, arguing that volume for the running game naturally suppresses opportunities elsewhere. The same cause and effect framework guided their thoughts on Cooper Kupp’s modest receiving lines, where Essler suggested short area targets could rise if San Francisco limited explosive plays from Seattle’s primary threats. The conversation expanded to additional player props, including DeAndre Swift’s receiving yardage, which both viewed as mispriced given past usage and matchup tendencies, noting that a single reception could realistically clear the number. On the NBA side, Manji and Essler evaluated Clippers at Raptors through the lens of pace, defensive efficiency, and uncertainty surrounding key injuries. Toronto’s season long defensive profile and the Clippers’ slow tempo supported an under, while Essler leaned toward the Raptors as a side, contingent on lineup clarity and travel factors. Minnesota at Houston drew similar scrutiny, with both questioning the Rockets’ reliability as home favorites, particularly in back to back situations, and highlighting Minnesota’s depth and recent efficiency even without Anthony Edwards. They also touched on broader league narratives, from speculation around potential player movement to the competitive imbalance created by high payroll teams in baseball, before locking in best bets. Essler backed Kansas at home in college basketball, citing matchup advantages and motivation, while Manji closed with a points prop on Michael Porter Jr., pointing to shot volume and prior performance against the same opponent as reasons to expect another strong scoring night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk NFL betting for this week. Munaf Manji and Dave Essler opened their latest Cash That Ticket podcast with a transparent look at recent betting results before turning full attention to the NFL divisional round. The discussion centered on sides, totals, and selective props for all four matchups, with an emphasis on situational factors, injuries, and market movement rather than hype. Early in the show, the conversation briefly shifted to league news, including the reported hiring of John Harbaugh as head coach of the New York Giants, a move both viewed as immediately changing the balance of the NFC East. Essler noted the Giants’ foundation and timing, while Manji suggested division futures would be worth monitoring once markets opened. The focus then moved decisively to Saturday’s games, beginning with Buffalo at Denver. Essler leaned toward the Broncos at home, citing defensive strength, altitude concerns, revenge from last season’s playoff loss, and Buffalo’s depleted receiving corps. Manji countered by backing Josh Allen plus the points, arguing the game would hinge on late execution and defensive pressure on Bo Nix. Both agreed the under was the preferred total, expecting a slower, run influenced game with limited explosive plays. The Saturday night matchup between Seattle and San Francisco produced a sharper divide. Essler backed the Seahawks minus the number, pointing to San Francisco’s tendency to lose by margin, travel fatigue, and Seattle’s defensive consistency. Manji took the points with the 49ers, citing divisional familiarity, coaching adjustments, and the likelihood of another low scoring contest, making the under his strongest angle. Sunday’s slate opened with Houston at New England, a game framed around quarterback contrast and offensive reliability. Essler outlined scenarios where the Patriots could falter but ultimately trusted Drake May’s mobility, coaching preparation, and Houston’s limited weapons. Manji agreed, projecting a Patriots win and an under, while acknowledging the Texans would need another defense driven performance to advance. The final game featured the Rams at the Bears, where both saw Chicago’s momentum and resilience as undervalued. Essler questioned why Los Angeles was favored given recent defensive breakdowns and travel demands, while Manji highlighted Caleb Williams’ late game composure and Chicago’s balanced offense. Both leaned toward the Bears plus the points, with Manji also endorsing the Bears team total over as his top play. The episode closed with best bets, as Essler selected Florida Atlantic in college basketball and Manji locked in Chicago’s offensive production, reinforcing a weekend approach built on discipline, matchup analysis, and market awareness rather than narrative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Griffin Warner talks betting for Thursday Jan 15. The latest episode of the What I Bet podcast on the Pregame.com network covers a wide slate of betting markets during a relatively thin midweek card, touching on college football, the NFL playoffs, European soccer, and a difficult college basketball board. The show opens with a discussion of the College Football Playoff national championship between Indiana and Miami, with Indiana laying eight and a half points and a total of 47. Indiana’s dominance through the postseason, including a blowout of Oregon and a strong showing against Ohio State in the Big Ten title game, has made them difficult to oppose, even at an elevated number. Miami’s proximity to the venue in Miami Gardens is noted but not treated as a significant home field advantage, and the expectation is that the market may continue to push the spread higher. In the NFL, significant attention is paid to line movement in Buffalo versus Denver, where the Bills shifted from a short favorite to a one point underdog. Despite travel concerns and Denver’s rest advantage, the matchup is framed as a true toss up, with skepticism toward both teams outside of Josh Allen’s individual impact. San Francisco at Seattle is another focal point, with the 49ers catching seven and a half points in a game viewed as overpriced given Seattle’s offensive limitations and quarterback uncertainty. The return of key defenders for San Francisco is highlighted as a meaningful factor. Houston at New England is analyzed next, with emphasis on the Texans’ defense and concerns about turnovers from a young Patriots quarterback against pressure. The under at 40 and a half is described as appealing in a matchup shaped by defense and pace. The Rams at Chicago closes the NFL discussion, with weather driving the total down to 48 and a half and creating value on the Bears as home underdogs catching three and a half points in cold conditions. The soccer segment briefly covers Augsburg versus Union Berlin in the Bundesliga, where a low scoring match and an under two and a quarter goals angle stands out, followed by two Serie A matches involving Verona versus Bologna and Como versus Milan. Bologna’s consistency and depth are noted, while Verona’s tendency to compete at home later in the season creates a lean toward the underdog in a low total game. In Como versus Milan, the pricing is described as tight, with interest in backing Como if Milan moves to a quarter goal favorite. The college basketball slate is described as extremely weak, with limited marquee matchups and little conviction across most games. After scanning several mid major contests, the official best bet for the show is Delaware minus one and a half against UTEP, based on UTEP’s long standing struggles on the road and the difficulty of traveling cross country for the matchup. The episode concludes with a promotional reminder for Pregame.com using the division15 code ahead of the divisional round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Doctor brings The early betting landscape for the Sony Open is shaped by a mix of proven course performers, resurgent talents, and volatile long shots whose prices create specific market opportunities. One of the more intriguing profiles belongs to S.H. Kim, who quietly built momentum through extensive fall play after earning his PGA Tour card via Korn Ferry Tour points. His recent stretch included three straight top 20 finishes on the Korean and Asian Tours, and his Sony Open history is stronger than his odds suggest, with two made cuts and a 12th place finish in 2023. Despite being priced deep in the outright market, his compressed top 20 odds signal sharp respect, making a top 40 position a safer expression of value. Nick Dunlop represents the opposite end of the risk spectrum, carrying both volatility and upside. A year ago he finished tied 10th at this event despite severe driving issues, stringing together four rounds of 68 or better. Since mid 2025, his game has stabilized following technical changes, and his recent results show improved driving accuracy paired with elite underlying skill. That combination makes him a legitimate outright consideration at triple digit odds. Brian Campbell is another name to monitor rather than commit to, having opened with a strong round here last year before withdrawing due to illness. His profile fits courses where accuracy is emphasized, though his outcomes tend to be extreme. Mack Meisner enters with steady upward form, highlighted by a runner up finish at the Wyndham and multiple top 20s late in the season. His comfort in wind, strong Bermuda putting, and consistent ball striking align well with the demands of this venue, justifying outright interest despite modest pricing. Ryan Gerrard brings recent competitive sharpness after a runner up finish in Mauritius that secured his Masters qualification. His ball striking remains a strength, and while his putting is inconsistent, Bermuda surfaces have proven serviceable, making him appealing in head to head markets. Johnny Kiefer’s rise through a historic Korn Ferry Tour season and a strong showing at the RSM underline his long term potential, though pre tournament aggression is tempered by matchup pricing. Veteran considerations include Chris Kirk, whose consistent contention history at this course spans more than a decade, reinforcing the sense that a Sony Open win remains a realistic career outcome. Other notable names such as Denny McCarthy, Nick Taylor, and Rico Hoey present less favorable entry points based on price, form timing, or course history, emphasizing the importance of selectivity in a field defined by subtle edges rather than overwhelming favorites. you the sharpest card for the 2026 Sony Open. Follow Doc on X @drmedia59 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Wednesday Jan 14. Munaf Manji opened the January 14, 2026 edition of the Cash That Ticket Podcast by outlining a midweek betting discussion focused on NBA matchups, league news, and select NFL developments as the sports calendar moved deeper into January. Dave Essler joined the show and immediately referenced a successful live betting read from their previous discussion, noting they correctly anticipated a low scoring first quarter that finished exactly 3 to 0 before recommending the game over, which ultimately cashed at 32, reinforcing the value of game flow analysis and patience. Manji transitioned into an NBA recap, highlighting how player props can be derailed by blowouts, using Milwaukee’s 139 to 106 home loss to Minnesota as the example. Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 25 points and 8 rebounds, falling short of a 30.5 points prop and a 10.5 rebounds line after the game became noncompetitive, illustrating how reduced minutes can negate strong individual performance. Manji also referenced Phoenix erasing a 17 point deficit against Miami by winning the third quarter 38 to 21, only for late game execution to ruin certain bets, reinforcing the volatility of NBA markets. The conversation shifted to major NBA news surrounding Anthony Davis, with Essler noting conflicting reports but stressing that regardless of surgery language, Davis would miss several months. Essler pointed out Davis has frequently played only 20 to 50 games per season since 2020 and appeared in roughly 29 of 73 games with Dallas, questioning his trade value as he approaches age 33. Manji discussed potential fits, focusing on Detroit’s 28 and 10 record and Cade Cunningham’s MVP caliber season, arguing Davis could still impact both ends of the floor if healthy. Essler reframed the situation through a futures betting lens, citing Detroit at 20 to 1 and Toronto at 150 to 1 as examples of numbers that would move sharply if a trade occurred. The show then moved to Wednesday’s NBA card, starting with Cleveland at Philadelphia, where the 76ers were favored by 1.5 with a 237.5 total. Cleveland entered at 22 and 19, while Philadelphia sat at 22 and 16 but just 10 and 9 at home. Essler explained why he liked Philadelphia despite most tickets on Cleveland, pointing to line movement from around 3.5 down to 1.5 and recent form with six wins in eight games. Manji agreed, citing Joel Embiid’s matchup advantage, Cleveland’s 8 and 9 road record, and ongoing chemistry concerns. Essler added that Embiid’s presence often slows pace, noting the 76ers have averaged four to five fewer possessions than normal recently, making the under appealing. The discussion continued with Denver at Dallas, where the Mavericks were favored by 1.5 after Denver’s 122 to 116 win in New Orleans. Jamal Murray logged 37 minutes with 35 points and 9 assists, Peyton Watson played 39 minutes, and Tim Hardaway Jr. played 33 minutes, raising fatigue concerns without Nikola Jokic available. Both hosts leaned Dallas, with Manji noting Najee Marshall’s recent 22 and 17 point outings and the opportunity for expanded roles. The episode closed with NFL news as Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 seasons as Steelers head coach. Essler praised Tomlin for leaving on his own terms and dismissed narratives around forced departure, emphasizing his record of never having a losing season. Manji noted the rarity of the move, as Pittsburgh has had only four head coaches since 1969, and suggested Tomlin may take time away before returning. The show concluded with best bets, including Manji backing the Knicks minus 10.5 and their team total over 120.5, and Essler selecting Charlotte plus 3.5 against Tulsa, reinforcing the theme of disciplined, market based betting rather than chasing narratives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Griffin Warner talk betting for Wednesday. The latest episode of What I Bet on the Straight Outta Vegas podcast focuses on a wide-ranging Wednesday betting card built around international soccer and a deep slate of college basketball. Host Griffin Warner frames the show around finding actionable afternoon betting opportunities when the American sports calendar is relatively quiet, leaning heavily into global soccer markets and selective college hoops positions. The soccer analysis begins with the Africa Cup of Nations, highlighting Senegal versus Egypt and emphasizing Egypt’s defensive resilience, tournament pedigree, and underdog value in a projected low scoring match. Warner points to Egypt’s disciplined midfield pressure, recent upset success, and historical AFCON competence as reasons to look toward the under and advancement markets. The Morocco versus Nigeria semifinal is treated differently, with Morocco benefiting from home field advantage throughout the tournament but Nigeria carrying urgency and attacking upside, making the underdog angle more nuanced. Attention then shifts to the English Carabao Cup semifinal between Chelsea and Arsenal, where match context, two leg dynamics, and Arsenal’s control based style suggest value on the home underdog and lower tempo outcomes. In Serie A, makeup matches involving Napoli against Parma and Inter against Lecce are framed through defensive mismatches and scoring limitations, steering interest toward unders rather than large underdogs. The German Bundesliga slate follows, with Wolfsburg versus St. Pauli, Hoffenheim against Borussia Mönchengladbach, Leipzig versus Freiburg, and Köln hosting Bayern Munich. Warner repeatedly stresses goal expectation, team form, and situational factors, including relegation battles, European absences, and historical mismatches, while acknowledging the difficulty of stepping in front of Bayern despite an inflated spread. The show then pivots to college basketball, offering first impressions rather than finalized positions across dozens of games. Key discussions include skepticism around road favorites, coaching transitions, market overreactions, and the value of numbers that clear late game fouling ranges. Missouri at pick’em against Auburn is ultimately presented as the best bet of the episode, driven by home court context, coaching confidence, and perceived mispricing. The episode concludes with a promotional offer and a reaffirmation of the show’s goal, providing transparent, gradeable betting opinions across global soccer and college basketball markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Griffin Warner talk betting for Tuesday. Tuesday’s edition of What I Bet focused on a wide-ranging betting card that moved from the NFL postseason into European soccer and a deep college basketball slate, with an emphasis on market movement, situational spots, and price sensitivity rather than headline chasing. The show opened with a recap of Monday night’s NFL result, noting the end of Pittsburgh’s season and a defensive performance that preserved an under despite late pressure, reinforcing how thin margins define playoff betting value. Attention then shifted to the newly released Wild Card lines, where Buffalo’s trip to Denver stood out after an early favorite position slipped to a pick’em, highlighting uncertainty tied to rest versus rust and the appeal of grabbing whichever side closes as the underdog. San Francisco’s trip to Seattle drew caution as injuries pushed the number to seven and a half, a price that felt heavy given the playoff setting and recent offensive struggles, while Houston’s road matchup in New England was framed as a defensive grind likely to test whether the market would return to a key number of three. The Rams visiting Chicago rounded out the NFL discussion, with cold weather and game script favoring a Bears team positioned as a home underdog despite seeding. From there, the card moved overseas to the German Bundesliga, where scheduling quirks, winter breaks, and postponed matches shaped early season form. Stuttgart versus Eintracht Frankfurt was analyzed through defensive reliability and goal totals, while Borussia Dortmund’s home dominance made fading them uncomfortable despite an inflated spread against Werder Bremen. Matchups involving Mainz, Heidenheim, Augsburg, and Leverkusen emphasized managerial changes, squad depth, and conservative tactical tendencies, steering interest toward under totals and home underdogs where insurance mattered. The final segment ran through a dense college basketball schedule, stressing coaching edges, travel spots, and market overreactions. Games such as Villanova at Providence, Marquette at St. John’s, Texas A&M at Tennessee, and Wisconsin at Minnesota were framed around motivation and number value rather than team reputation. Additional looks at matchups across the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, and West Coast Conference reinforced a theme of patience and selectivity. The official selection landed on Minnesota plus two at home against Wisconsin, citing spot advantage after a recent upset win and skepticism that the Badgers could sustain momentum away from home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Griffin Warner talks sports betting for today's big games. The latest episode of What I Bet with Griffin Warner on the Pregame.com podcast network focused on the Thursday January 8th betting card, spanning college football, the NFL playoffs, international soccer, and a lighter slate of college basketball. Warner opened by noting the early volatility of the show’s best bets, referencing a dramatic West Virginia versus Cincinnati game that ended in a push, and emphasized a preference for underdogs across markets. In the college football playoff semifinal, Miami was listed as a three and a half point favorite over Mississippi at a neutral site, but Warner highlighted incoming market support for Ole Miss and questioned Miami’s offensive profile against stronger competition. He suggested the number could fall to three and expressed interest in Mississippi as a live underdog given recent performances and situational factors. The NFL wildcard discussion began with the Rams favored by ten and a half over Carolina, where Warner acknowledged backdoor risk but expressed little faith in the Panthers sustaining competitiveness, especially if the Rams offense avoided weather related issues. In Green Bay versus Chicago, a near pick’em line drew Warner toward the Bears, citing recent form and concerns about the Packers’ trajectory. Buffalo at Jacksonville followed, with the Bills narrowly favored despite Jacksonville’s strong run, and Warner pointed to defensive vulnerabilities and the appeal of the Jaguars as a small home underdog in a high total game. San Francisco at Philadelphia saw line movement toward the Eagles and a falling total, which Warner interpreted as skepticism about the 49ers offense, though he ultimately avoided laying more than a field goal. The Chargers at New England brought another underdog look, as Warner backed Los Angeles plus three and a half based on competitiveness and doubts about the Patriots’ margin potential. Monday night featured Houston at Pittsburgh, where a declining spread and low total led Warner to consider the under, anticipating a defensive game with limited scoring. Soccer analysis covered Arsenal hosting Liverpool, with Warner noting Arsenal control and Liverpool’s defensive issues but stopping short of a firm position. In Spain, Real Madrid faced Atletico Madrid in the Supercopa semifinal in Saudi Arabia, where Warner leaned toward Real Madrid to advance rather than laying a quarter goal. Italian Serie A matches included interest in Cagliari as an underdog at Cremonese in a low scoring setup and cautious monitoring of Genoa at Milan after line movement reduced the favorite’s margin. College basketball closed the show, highlighted by skepticism toward Michigan State laying thirteen to Northwestern, observations on several mid major matchups, and culminated in the official best bet, New Mexico State minus three at home against Western Kentucky. Warner also shared a limited time promo code for Pregame.com before signing off with plans to return for the next slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Griffin Warner gets you ready for sports betting action for today. Griffin Warner opened the second episode of What I Bet on the Straight Outta Vegas feed by shifting focus to a Wednesday slate built around soccer and college basketball, outlining a full betting roadmap that began early in the day overseas and carried into a dense night schedule in the United States. He framed the episode around finding structured value, emphasizing organization, timing, and market context as essential tools for navigating a crowded card. Warner began with the English Premier League, highlighting multiple midweek matches and repeatedly returning to the relationship between home underdogs and low scoring totals, particularly in matches involving Crystal Palace, Tottenham, Everton, Burnley, and Bournemouth, where defensive profiles and budget disparities shaped his thinking. He expressed skepticism toward inflated favorites, caution around peak valuations, and consistent interest in unders where teams lacked attacking depth or were built primarily on defensive structure. The discussion continued through the Italian Serie A slate, where Warner assessed relegation pressure, European scheduling fatigue, and managerial instability, noting opportunities in matches involving Bologna, Torino, Parma, and Napoli, again leaning toward lower scoring games and home or situational underdogs when market prices appeared misaligned. He then touched briefly on the Spanish Super Cup, noting the neutral site dynamics and stylistic risks involved when betting totals involving Barcelona. Transitioning to college basketball, Warner walked through conference matchups across the SoCon, Big East, SEC, Big 12, A 10, and other leagues, repeatedly emphasizing home court advantage, coaching stability, travel disadvantages, and inflated spreads created by brand perception. He expressed interest in several underdogs and short home favorites while remaining cautious of teams asked to lay large numbers without consistent defensive reliability. The episode concluded with his best bet for the day, a home favorite selection built around trust in coaching and home performance, reinforcing the broader theme of leveraging market respect gaps rather than chasing high profile names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Griffin Warner gets you ready for betting on Tuesday Jan 6th. Griffin Warner launched the inaugural episode of What I Bet on the Pregame.com Stradivarius feed with a wide ranging breakdown of betting opportunities across college football, soccer, and college basketball, framing the show as a solo, weeknight focused program designed to track numbers, market movement, and value across multiple sports. The college football discussion centered on upcoming playoff matchups, beginning with Miami favored by three and a half points over Ole Miss in Glendale, a number Warner described as potentially inflated after Miami’s recent defensive performances, including shutting down Texas A and M and dominating on New Year’s Eve. He questioned whether the market was overreacting to Miami while discounting Ole Miss after its offensive showing against Georgia, framing the game as a defense versus offense matchup with possible underdog value as kickoff approaches. The second playoff game discussed was Oregon versus Indiana on a neutral site in Atlanta, with Indiana listed as a three and a half point favorite and a total of 47. Warner highlighted Indiana’s earlier road win at Oregon, concerns about projecting crowd impact on neutral fields, and his general lean toward underdogs in these playoff settings, while noting Oregon’s defensive dominance in its opener and the lingering question of opponent quality. The show then shifted to the Tuesday soccer slate, starting with the English Premier League matchup between West Ham United and Nottingham Forest. Warner expressed surprise at Forest being favored, emphasized both teams’ defensive profiles, and pointed toward a low scoring game with interest in the home underdog and the under. In Italy’s Serie A, he discussed Pisa versus Como, Lecce versus Roma, and Sassuolo versus Juventus, consistently focusing on market respect for road favorites, heavy under juice on low totals, and selective interest in home underdogs where goals appeared scarce. He noted Como’s strong market reputation despite uneven results, Roma’s defensive strength under a new manager, and Sassuolo’s ability to score against a Juventus side he viewed as vulnerable. Warner also covered the Africa Cup of Nations, highlighting Algeria versus the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ivory Coast versus Burkina Faso. He pointed out market movement toward Congo, the value of quarter goal underdogs in tournament play, and the tactical reality of underdogs aiming to defend and force extra time. Ivory Coast’s talent edge contrasted with Burkina Faso’s defensive approach, making totals and situational angles more appealing than heavy favorites. The final segment ran through a dense college basketball card, touching on conference strength, home court impact, and coaching concerns, with particular attention to Cincinnati at West Virginia, Duke at Louisville, and several mid major matchups. Warner closed the episode by naming West Virginia minus two at home against Cincinnati as his official best bet, positioning the Mountaineers’ spot and opponent struggles as the strongest angle on the board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mackenzie Rivers and Dan Rivera enter the final week of the NFL season. They offer up the best selections for this weeks final games. As the NFL regular season reaches its final week, Mackenzie Rivers and Dan Rivera turn their attention to the most volatile slate on the calendar, where motivation, rest decisions, and survivor contest leverage dominate every conversation. After a season that produced consistent winners deep into November, the focus now shifts to Week 18, a week Rivers and Rivera both describe as uniquely chaotic. Teams are openly resting starters, others are angling for draft position, and a shrinking pool of high confidence options forces bettors and contest entrants to think less about raw power ratings and more about intent. The discussion centers on the Circa Survivor contest, where six remaining entries each hold tickets worth three million dollars, creating an environment where decision theory matters as much as handicapping. The Atlanta Falcons emerge as the default option, not because they inspire confidence, but because they are one of the few teams still motivated, favored, and widely available. Rivera acknowledges his lack of faith in Atlanta’s long term direction, yet still views the matchup with New Orleans as a situation where pressure, injuries, and matchup dynamics favor the Falcons enough to justify their popularity. At the same time, both analysts emphasize that popularity itself carries risk, especially when prize equity is concentrated. Jacksonville becomes the standout alternative for entrants who still have them available, driven by clear divisional stakes and a favorable matchup against a Tennessee team with little incentive to push beyond development goals. Rivera repeatedly stresses that motivation is the defining variable this week, pointing to teams that need wins to secure divisions or seeding as the most reliable investments. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are singled out as a team to avoid entirely, with Rivera citing defensive breakdowns, offensive injuries, and visible disengagement. Kansas City also draws skepticism, with recent performances and rest decisions making them an unattractive survivor option despite their reputation. As the conversation expands, Rivers highlights historical data showing that clinched teams favored against eliminated opponents tend to outperform expectations, reinforcing interest in teams like Philadelphia and the Rams depending on individual entry paths. Throughout the discussion, hedging strategy is treated as essential, not optional, with both men openly acknowledging that multi million dollar equity demands aggressive financial protection. The episode closes with a clear theme, Week 18 is not about finding the best team, but about identifying who still cares, who still has something to lose, and how to position against the decisions everyone else is making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices