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Tyler Aki & Shea Norling preview and break down all the College Football and NFL action throughout the seasons. The guys also go through the Vegas Odds and make listeners money with their best bets each and every week.
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Shea Norling and Tyler Aki recap a monster football weekend! The guys discuss the Bears win over the Raiders and why there are no bad road wins in the NFL. Plus, the Chiefs smoked the Ravens, but which side is the game more telling for? Also, upsets ruled the day in college football's marquee slate. The guys react to Oregon's overtime win over Penn State and Alabama taking a road win over Georgia.
Tyler Aki and Shea Norling are LIVE from Las Vegas as they get you set for the Bears Week 4 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Tyler Aki and Shea Norling are LIVE from Las Vegas as they get you set for the Bears Week 4 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki break down the Week 5 NFL slate, including the Bears heading out to Vegas. Plus, how to handle the Chiefs as an underdog. What will Micah Parsons look like in his return to Dallas? Also, are Baker and the Bucs too banged up for the Eagles?
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki break down a GREAT Week 5 college football board! The guys discuss Georgia-Alabama and if they believe Georgia can hold down the top spot in the SEC. Plus, can Oregon go across the country and take down Penn State? Also, the guys discuss which Top 10 teams should be on upset watch this week. And with John Mateer injured, where is the best Heisman value?
Tyler Aki is joined by Charlie Bevins to preview the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black this weekend. They discuss some of their favorite longshot bets, their top point-earners and who they think will show out. Can the US can reclaim the trophy on home soil? Or is this Europe's tournament to lose? All that and more on the Pick a Side Podcast.
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki recap the football weekend, including the Bears all around dominance on the Cowboys, but are the guys in wait and see mode? Plus, special teams chaos that dictated results around the league. Also, Indiana picked up one of the most convincing wins of the season. What other data points have the guys gathered from the college football season? And Shea let's it all out on the Tigers looming collapse.
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki break down the Week 4 NFL slate, including what could be an NFC Championship preview between the Rams and Eagles. Plus, why the Bears and Cowboys will be a high scoring battle and other best plays.
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki work through the Week 4 college football board, including a wild line for Illinois and Indiana's Top 20 battle. Plus, some thrilling Big 12 matchups, including Texas Tech-Utah and Baylor-Arizona State. Also, the guys go through the rest of the board with their best bets.
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki recap a wild football weekend, starting with the Bears getting crushed by the Lions and whether Detroit has reestablished itself as a legit contender. They also break down the Chiefs’ loss to the Eagles in a Super Bowl rematch and debate if Kansas City’s dynasty is starting to slip. Plus, an epic slate of college football: Georgia’s stunning comeback over Tennessee, Texas A&M outlasting Notre Dame in a shootout, and Florida’s embarrassing showing in a loss to LSU. #NFL #ChicagoBears #CollegeFootball #Chiefs #Lions
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki discuss the Week 2 NFL board. The guys preview Bears-Lions and why the Bears have a chance in Detroit. Plus, can the Chiefs get revenge on the Eagles at Arrowhead and why the Bills and Vikings are being overvalued after their Week 1 performances.
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki break down a fascinating Week 3 in college football, including previews of Notre Dame-Texas A&M, Georgia-Tennessee and LSU-Florida. Plus, the guys love a couple plays in Packers-Commanders.
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki recap an epic football weekend! The guys discuss the Packers dominating the Lions and if this is how both teams will look this season. Plus, the Ravens choked away a win over the Bills in what might be the best game of the season. Also, the guys break down what they saw from the college football weekend, including John Mateer shooting up to the Heisman favorite after Oklahoma's dominant win over Michigan.
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki offer their top plays in the biggest games of college in Week 2, and break down the entire slate in Week 1 of the NFL.
The NFL kicks off and Shea Norling and Tyler Aki hand out their favorite picks for Cowboys/Eagles and Chiefs/Chargers. Plus, the guys deep dive into the NFC and AFC South and West divisions. Can anyone dethrone the Chiefs and are the Bucs a viable shot to land the NFC's 1 seed? Also, sleepers and awards longshots from all four divisions.
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki recap the monster Week 1 slate! Was it a disappointment from an entertainment standpoint? Plus, Arch Manning and Bill Belichick both got embarassed in their openers. Also, which team can survive an opening week hiccup best: Clemson, Alabama, Notre Dame or Texas?
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki bring you the best games and best plays for college football Week 1
On this episode of the Pick A Side Podcast, ESPN Chicago’s Tyler Aki and Shea Norling dive into the betting odds and outlook for the NFC East and AFC East divisions as the NFL season approaches. The guys break down every team’s win totals, division odds, and key storylines while mixing in their signature banter along the way. Can the Philadelphia Eagles repeat as one of the NFC’s powerhouses? Will the Dallas Cowboys finally live up to expectations? Are the Commanders or Giants primed to surprise bettors this season?
Then, the focus shifts to the AFC East where Shea and Tyler analyze whether the Miami Dolphins can make a leap, if Justin Fields and the Jets can take a step, the new look Patriots, and whether the Buffalo Bills still have what it takes to remain the class of the division. A full betting preview packed with analysis and entertainment you don’t want to miss.
⏰ Timestamps
00:00 – NFC East Overall Outlook
06:30 – Philadelphia Eagles Preview
11:30 – Dallas Cowboys Preview & Odds/Win Totals
18:00 – Washington Commanders Preview & Odds/Win Totals
26:40 – New York Giants Preview & Odds/Win Totals
30:30 – AFC East Overall Outlook
33:30 – Miami Dolphins Preview
38:00 – New York Jets Preview & Odds/Win Totals
42:30 – New England Patriots Preview & Odds/Win Totals
47:00 – Buffalo Bills Preview & Odds/Win Totals
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With less than 2 weeks until the NFL season kicks off, Shea Norling and Tyler Aki begin their divisional previews on The Pick A Side Podcast! The guys dive into the NFC North and AFC North — asking if the Bears have a real chance to win the division, why the rest of the NFC North could regress back toward .500, and whether anyone can actually challenge the Ravens for the AFC North crown.
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Shea Norling and Tyler Aki draft their roster of playoff teams and make their 12 picks for this year's College Football Playoff. Plus, the guys give out their betting strategy for the Heisman.