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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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Nearly all matchups for both the NBA and Stanley Cup playoffs have been set, meaning we can finally dig into futures and series prices. Which of those stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to break down both, outlining his favorite NBA futures (3:50) before digging into first-round matchups in the NHL (13:50).
Although Manchester City is solidifying its spot atop the English Premier League table, Matchweek 34 still presents some fun matches. Which bets stand out across FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austan Kas joins Jim Sannes to preview the slate and outline where he sees value (2:35). Later, Sannes digs into this week's Formula 1 race in Shanghai, discussing one driver he's buying into (12:34) before outlining his favorite bets for Sunday's NASCAR race in Talladega (14:44).
With the NFL Draft just eight days away, additional betting markets are trickling out at FanDuel Sportsbook. Which bets present the best value based on recent information? Betsperts' Connor Allen joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to discuss the second overall pick, which players are values to go in the first round, and his favorite bets for the draft.
With all 30 teams in action Tuesday, we have plenty of routes to betting value at FanDuel Sportsbook. Which bets stand out across the night? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing a pair of same-game parlays he likes, additional moneylines and totals showing value, and his favorite home-run props for Dinger Tuesday.
The seeds are set for this year's NBA Play-In Tournament. Where can we find betting value at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview the tournament, discussing takeaways from the first few years of the play-in, odds to make the playoffs, and Tuesday's opening games.
UFC 300 is Saturday, and it comes with a loaded card. Where can we find betting value for it at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview it all, discussing the two main events and his favorite moneylines and props (3:12). Later, Austan Kas joins the show to discuss where he sees value across the EPL's Matchweek 33 (23:59).
Thursday brings a pair of national TV games in the NBA along with a massive NHL slate. Where can we find betting value for them at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview both, discussing his favorite NBA bets of the night (3:05) and where he's seeing value in the NHL (9:36). Later, Sannes previews Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race in Texas and discusses a pair of top-10s that stand out to him (17:49).
The 2024 Masters Tournament tees off Thursday at Augusta National, and we have a full complement of markets available at FanDuel Sportsbook. Where can we find the best value? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula joins Jim Sannes to preview the event, discussing keys to success at Augusta, his view of Scottie Scheffler, top outrights, and other bets to target for the week.
With all 30 teams in action, we've got plenty of options for betting Tuesday at FanDuel Sportsbook. Which bets stand out most? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing a same-game parlay he likes, a total that may be too low, and a home underdog with a good shot to pull an upset.
The stage is set for tonight's Men's College Basketball National Championship Game between UConn and Purdue. Where can we find betting value for the game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter and Riley Thomas join Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing their read on the spread and total, player props, and their favorite same-game parlay of the night.
The top of the table is tight in the English Premier League entering Matchweek 32. Can we find any value in betting league outrights at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austan Kas joins Jim Sannes to discuss his view of that plus his favorite bets for this weekend (2:44). Later, Sannes digs into the betting fallout of the Buffalo Bills trading Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans (13:09) and a driver he's targeting for this week's NASCAR Cup Series race in Martinsville (19:43).
The Final Four for both the Men's and Women's College Basketball Tournaments take place this weekend. Where can we find betting value for each at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview all four games, discussing his read on the markets and which bets he thinks are worth exploring.
Wednesday features MLB games scattered throughout the day. Where can we find betting value across the various game times at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the day's action, discussing a pair of bets -- including a same-game parlay -- he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook in the afternoon window before also outlining his favorite bet of the night (4:07). Then, Sannes previews Sunday's Formula 1 race in Japan and details the two spots where his numbers show value (12:10).
Tuesday night brings a meaty slate in both the NBA and the NHL. Where can we find value across them at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview the night's action, discussing his favorite sides, totals, and player props across the NBA (4:34) and his ideal betting targets in the NHL (14:44).
With free agency largely in the books, FanDuel Sportsbook now has win totals posted for the 2024 NFL season. Which of them should we target from the jump? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into the numbers, outlining his favorite win totals at FanDuel and why his model is showing value on those markets.
The Sweet 16 of the Men's College Basketball Tournament wraps up Friday with four more games. How should we bet those -- and Saturday's Elite Eight games -- at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas joins Jim Sannes to dig into all six of those games and lay out where he sees value in the betting markets (2:31). Later, Sannes previews Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race in Richmond and pinpoints a pair of top-10 bets he likes (17:07).
The Sweet 16 of the Men's College Basketball Tournament tips off Thursday with four games. Where can we find betting value at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to preview Thursday's games, discussing his read on each of them and his favorite spreads and player props of the night.
MLB Opening Day is tomorrow and it brings a full slate of games at the FanDuel Sportsbook. Which player props should you target with so many teams in action? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio breaks it all down going through some pitching and hitting props to get the season started. 
With spring football starting up around the country, which college football futures might be undervalued entering the 2024 season? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim breaks down four teams -- one from each Power 4 conference -- that he's targeting in the markets now released on FanDuel Sportsbook.
With Opening Day just around the corner, now's our last chance to lock in futures before games get underway. Which ones stand out as being the best values at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio breaks it all down, discussing player season-long props and league leader markets. 
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