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Hosts Stuckey, Collin Wilson, Eli Hershkovich and Mike Randle recap this weekend’s Final Four games and preview tonight’s National Championship game between Texas Tech and Virginia. The guys discuss the dramatic finish between Virginia and Auburn and praise Chris Beard in his national coming-out party against Tom Izzo and Michigan State. FantasyLabs Editor-in-Chief Matthew Freedman also returns to discuss player props, and everyone makes their national title predictions. Also remember: If things don’t go your way, leave a message on our podcast hotline anytime at (575) 655-0664 and let us hear it! Auburn-Virginia Recap (3:40) Michigan State-Texas Tech Recap (10:15) National Title Player Props (16:43) Texas Tech-Virginia Preview (25:00) National Title Predictions (39:00)

Hosts Stuckey, Collin Wilson, Eli Hershkovich and Mike Randle return to preview this Saturday’s Final Four games and tonight’s NIT Final between Lipscomb and Texas. FantasyLabs Editor-in-Chief Matthew Freedman also joins the pod and discusses how to leverage shortened postseason rotations to dominate Final Four player props. The guys also discuss teams’ poor shooting trends in football arenas and finalize their National Championship picks. Also remember: If things don’t go your way, leave a message on our podcast hotline anytime at (575) 655-0664 and let us hear it! Final Four Player Props (4:10) NIT Final: Lipscomb vs. Texas (16:38) Auburn vs. Virginia (23:58) Texas Tech vs. Michigan State (37:00) Favorite Bets & National Championship Picks (48:24)

Hosts Stuckey, Eli Hershkovich and Mike Randle review an amazing slate of Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games from last weekend, including an all-time bad beat with Purdue at +4.5 against Virginia. Randle rages against last-minute injury reports, everyone complains about monitor reviews, and they even toss in an NCAA player compensation debate. Our experts also preview NIT Semifinal action and offer their first impressions on both Final Four games this weekend. Also remember: If things don’t go your way, leave a message on our podcast hotline anytime at (575) 655-0664 and let us hear it! Best & Worst Calls of the Weekend (1:41) NIT Semifinals: Wichita State vs. Lipscomb (18:55) NIT Semifinals: Texas vs. TCU (21:59) Final Four Preview: Auburn vs. Virginia (25:09) Final Four Preview: Texas Tech vs. Michigan State (35:55)

Hosts Stuckey, Collin Wilson, Mike Randle and Eli Hershkovich are back, bringing you a jam-packed Sweet 16 betting preview. They reflect on the first two rounds of the tournament, lament UCF’s failure to put Duke away, and look forward to some seriously juicy weekend matchups. It may be time to hop off the Oregon bandwagon, as Stuckey has Virginia pegged as a survivor-pool lock this weekend. The guys also highlight key upsets they like, including Florida State, Texas Tech, LSU, and Virginia Tech advancing to the Elite Eight. Of particular note, UNC-Auburn projects as a highly-entertaining track meet, with the Tar Heels’ rebounding contending against Auburn’s defensive havoc and 3-point shooting. Also remember: If things don’t go your way, leave a message on our podcast hotline anytime at (575) 655-0664 and let us hear it! Weekend Betting Recap (6:23) Rant of the Week (15:37) Listener Voicemails (21:17) (4) Florida State vs. (1) Gonzaga (29:04) (3) Purdue vs. (2) Tennessee (34:31) (3) Texas Tech vs. (2) Michigan (41:35) (12) Oregon vs. (1) Virginia (46:31) (3) LSU vs. (2) Michigan State (49:57) (5) Auburn vs. (1) North Carolina (56:59) (4) Virginia Tech vs. (1) Duke (1:03:19) (3) Houston vs. (2) Kentucky (1:08:37) Money Line Parlay (1:13:54)

Hosts Stuckey, Collin Wilson, Mike Randle and Eli Hershkovich break down all 16 of Friday’s NCAA Tournament games and give their Final Four picks from the South and Midwest Regions. Stuckey and Randle throw emphatic support behind UC Irvine, and Randle goes all-in on Buffalo and Mississippi State. Stuckey spends exactly eight seconds discussing Duke’s First Round matchup, and he also dejectedly throws in the towel on his Washington title futures bet. Eli and Randle go back-and-forth on whether or not Ethan Happ is “Luke Maye-ish,” and I guarantee you’ll be shocked by how thoroughly Collin researched the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs. Also remember: If things don’t go your way, leave a message on our podcast hotline anytime at (575) 655-0664 and let us hear it! (7) Cincinnati vs. (10) Iowa (1:50) (8) Ole Miss vs. (9) Oklahoma (5:41) (3) Texas Tech vs. (14) Northern Kentucky (10:45) (4) Kansas State vs. (13) UC Irvine (17:26) (2) Tennessee vs. (15) Colgate (21:17) (1) Virginia vs. (16) Gardner-Webb (24:55) (6) Buffalo vs. (11) Arizona State/St. Johns (29:24) (5) Wisconsin vs. (12) Oregon (30:41) (8) Utah State vs. (9) Washington (34:59) (1) Duke vs. (16) NC Central/North Dakota State (36:53) (3) Houston vs. (14) Georgia State (37:01) (5) Mississippi State vs. (12) Liberty (39:05) (1) North Carolina vs. (16) Iona (42:06) (8) VCU vs. (9) UCF (42:54) (4) Virginia Tech vs. (13) Saint Louis (46:58) (6) Iowa State vs. (11) Ohio State (48:03) South & Midwest Region Final Four Picks (50:08)

Hosts Stuckey, Collin Wilson, Mike Randle and Eli Hershkovich break down all 16 of Thursday’s NCAA Tournament games and give their Final Four picks from the East and West Regions. Stuckey reasserts his undying infatuation with Northeastern to upset Kansas while Randle and Eli throw their support behind 13-seed Vermont to take down Florida State. Belmont and Saint Mary’s top our experts list of favorite upsets, but our panel remains split on Yale’s odds of upsetting LSU. Also remember: If things don’t go your way, leave a message on our podcast hotline anytime at (575) 655-0664 and let us hear it! (7) Louisville vs. (10) Minnesota (3:21) (3) LSU vs. (14) Yale (4:55) (5) Auburn vs. (12) New Mexico State (10:05) (4) Florida State vs. (13) Vermont (14:49) (2) Michigan State vs. (15) Bradley (18:36) (6) Maryland vs. (11) Belmont (21:54) (4) Kansas vs. (13) Northeastern (24:54) (5) Marquette vs. (12) Murray State (26:37) (7) Nevada vs. (10) Florida (29:51) (2) Kentucky vs. (15) Abilene Christian (33:18) (6) Villanova vs. (11) Saint Mary’s (35:20) (1) Gonzaga vs. (16) Fairleigh Dickinson (38:44) (2) Michigan vs. (15) Montana (39:39) (7) Wofford vs. (10) Seton Hall (44:20) (3) Purdue vs. (14) Old Dominion (46:35) (8) Syracuse vs. (9) Baylor (47:08) East & West Region Final Four Picks (48:19)

Hosts Stuckey, Collin Wilson, Mike Randle and Eli Hershkovich give their first-take reactions to the freshly-unveiled NCAA Tournament Bracket. Stuckey -- of course -- bemoans Washington’s terrible draw, Eli explains why he’s done betting totals, and the guys debate whether or not Shaka Smart is done at Texas. They break down key takeaways from each region and even dive into some of their gut-call upset picks, including Northeastern over Kansas and even Belmont or Temple to the Sweet 16. The guys close the show by offering their preliminary Final Four picks (subject to massive changes in the next few days). Also remember: If things don’t go your way, leave a message on our podcast hotline anytime at (575) 655-0664 and let us hear it! Weekend Takeaways (2:09) Rant of the Weekend (8:58) Frustrations with the Bracket (16:09) Midwest Region (22:43) East Region (25:59) West Region (29:25) South Region (33:34) Listener Voicemails (36:57) Early Final Four Picks (41:40)

We warmly welcome Matt Jones & Drew Franklin of Kentucky Sports Radio the family! This Bluegrass State duo's "Free Money" podcast will be calling the Action Network home throughout March Madness and the Kentucky Derby.  In this episode, the guys cover the six major conference tournaments from every angle, hitting everything from the ACC to the PAC-12 and sea to shining sea.  And if you haven't signed up for your Action Network EDGE subscription yet, be sure to visit ActionNetwork.com/KSR to get access to exclusive betting content. And download the free Action Network app to track all your NCAA Tournament bets and follow Matt & Drew's picks all March Madness long.    

The Big 12 conference tournament could be a wild ride, and the conference is packed with teams who could all go on a run. Can anyone take down the red-hot Red Raiders? Is this finally the end of Kansas’ strangle-hold on the conference? Is Kansas State over-valued? And why the disrespect for Baylor and Texas? Stuckey and Collin Wilson answer all these key questions in our final conference tournament preview of the season.   

Stuckey and Eli Hershkovich break down a top-heavy Big Ten tournament with little futures value available for the top four seeds. They highlight Michigan’s, Michigan State’s, Wisconsin’s and Purdue’s deficiencies, which makes this conference tourney a wide-open race. Meanwhile, sneaky teams like Penn State, Illinois and Maryland all offer great market value – and the Baby Terps may have what it takes to win the whole thing.

Stuckey and Mike Randle break down the Pac-12 conference tournament, which likely remains the sole path for any other Pac-12 squad besides Washington to make the Big Dance. Speaking of the Huskies, the guys explain why UW has been slipping lately (and why national title futures bettors shouldn’t be concerned about it). Nonetheless, increased familiarity with that zone does benefit some teams wishing for an upset bid in the conference tourney, and two teams stand out as potential bracket-busters: Oregon and Colorado.

A subject that's always easy to argue over, the SEC tournament is a toss-up again this season. Host Stuckey is joined by proud SEC alum Collin Wilson, and together they cover Waffle House dining and the Dollar General's economic downturn, as well this vaunted tournament top-to-bottom.  The guys examine if there is any value in Tennessee or Kentucky at the top of the bracket, and whether anybody on Earth is crazy enough to bet Vanderbilt to win it all. Before giving their picks on who wins it all, Collin also highlights a Friday night matchup he's deemed a must-play for live betting enthusiasts. 

One of the most top-heavy conferences tournaments in the country, the ACC Conference tournament still has its share of value plays. Host Stuckey is joined by Mike Randle, and together they tackle the toughest questions bettors face in this tournament.  Could #6 or #7 seeds Syracuse and Louisville pull off a miracle as enormous long-shots?  Looking at powerhouse performer Duke, what can gamblers expect from Zion Williamson's return?  Can anyone catch North Carolina flatfooted in Charlotte?  The guys answer these and so many more, before giving their picks on who wins it all. 

Historically one of the hardest conference tournaments to handicap, the Big East remains wide-open again this year. After some love for Gus Johnson, hosts Stuckey and Eli Hershkovich discuss intriguing long-shots Xavier and Seton Hall. The guys also talk Villanova's 3-point dependency, Marquette's continuing struggles, and Chris Mullin's issues with in-game decision-making, before giving their picks on who wins it all. 

Hosts Stuckey, Collin Wilson, Mike Randle and Eli Hershkovich review last weekend’s key games as we draw ever closer to the Big Dance. In this week’s episode, Stuckey rants a lot, and no one is safe from hist vitriolic scrutiny. He and the rest of our panel go on a tirade against Murray State, Harvard, Cam Reddish and Marquette -- just to name a few of their many victims. Our experts also try to figure out what the heck is going on with the pathetic Big East and once again malign how miserably bad this season’s bubble teams are. Also remember: If things don’t go your way, leave a message on our podcast hotline anytime at (575) 655-0664 and let us hear it! Rant of the Week (4:14) Best & Worst Calls of the Weekend (22:10) Listener Voicemails (29:48) Bet Regret (38:30) Key Weekend Takeaways (44:40)

Hosts Stuckey, Collin Wilson and Eli Hershkovich return to break down this weekend's Saturday slate, featuring two marquee games in Michigan at Michigan State and Duke at North Carolina. Stuckey’s hatred for Iowa basketball deepens, he speculates that the Big Ten is perhaps over-rated, and he laments how historically bad this year’s bubble teams are. Our experts are also taking UNC and Michigan to cover in big rivalry games this weekend. As always, they close the show with a lock-tight four-team Money Line Parlay. Also remember: If things don’t go your way, leave a message on our podcast hotline anytime at (575) 655-0664 and let us hear it! Rant of the Week (2:45) Key Weekday Takeaways (10:10) Saturday Slate Spots to Bet (16:57) Michigan at Michigan State (24:35) Duke at North Carolina (30:52) American East Conference Tournament (36:46) Summit Conference Tournament (41:07) Colonial Conference Tournament (45:56) Money Line Parlay (51:01)

Hosts Stuckey, Collin Wilson (aka “Vanna White”), Mike Randle and Eli Hershkovich review last weekend’s key games and preview this week’s Big Monday slate. Randle provides a scorching hot Zion Williams take, he and Eli berate the Nevada Wolf Pack, and the guys learn how to correctly pronounce “Wofford.” Our experts also debate Big Ten conference tournament futures between Penn State and Rutgers and preview the Atlantic Sun, Horizon, Patriot, Northeast and Ohio Valley Conference tournaments. They close the show by breaking down tonight’s big game between Virginia and Syracuse. Also remember: If things don’t go your way, leave a message on our podcast hotline anytime at (575) 655-0664 and let us hear it! Listener Voicemails (2:38) Best & Worst Calls of the Weekend (11:05) Bet Regret (20:47) Rant of the Week (26:55) Key Weekend Takeaways (36:07) Conference Tournament Previews (45:44) Big Monday Breakdown (1:00:39)

Hosts Stuckey, Collin Wilson, Mike Randle and Eli Hershkovich return to break down this weekend's Saturday slate, featuring two marquee games in Kentucky at Tennessee and Nevada at Utah State. Our experts highlight Penn State as a red-hot team on the rise that can be a real force to reckon with in the Big Ten tournament -- and as a nice upset bet against Wisconsin on Saturday. They also bemoan Ethan Happ's abysmal free throw percentage, which is currently worse than even Shaquille O'Neal (pro or college - yikes). Collin also highlights teams to fade who have already clinched conference regular season titles, and each of our experts touts their favorite NCAA tournament long shots. As always, they close the show with a lock-tight four-team Moneyline Parlay. Also remember: If things don't go your way, leave a message on our podcast hotline at (575) 655-0664 and let us hear it! Rant of the Week (3:24) Biggest Takeaways this Week (9:23) Saturday Slate Overview (16:42) Kentucky at Tennessee Breakdown (29:38) Utah State at Nevada Breakdown (37:55) NCAA Tournament Longshots (43:18) Moneyline Parlay (52:49)

Hosts Stuckey, Mike Randle and Eli Hershkovich review last weekend’s key games and preview this week’s Big Monday slate. Listener voicemails make their glorious return, bringing with them the ignominious inception of “Eli Randle.” For their Big Monday Game this week, our experts break down the Sunflower Showdown between Kansas and Kansas State – with enormous Big 12 title implications on the line. The guys also discuss the Iowa “Luck”-eyes, Ivy League basketball, terrorist cats, runaway dogs, retention ponds and slippery Chicago sidewalks. Also remember: If things don’t go your way, leave a message on our podcast hotline anytime at (575) 655-0664 and let us hear it! Best & Worst Calls of the Weekend (1:36) Rant of the Week (12:18) Key Weekend Takeaways (20:20) Sunflower Showdown Preview (31:00) Listener Voicemails (38:42) Pac-12 Sleepers (45:40) Conference Snake Draft (51:25)