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After looking at the 10 highest win totals two weeks ago, betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter return with more picks and predictions for the 2026 NFL season! And today we wrap up our two-part episode on win totals looking at the other 22 teams across the National Football League. In this episode, our hosting duo discusses the Minnesota Vikings with new quarterback Kyler Murray, and the new-look Pittsburgh Steelers with new coach Mike McCarthy and new acquisitions Rico Dowdle, Michael Pittman Jr., and more. We also dive into the Maxx Crosby trade debacle between the Las Vegas Raiders and Baltimore Ravens, which saw the latter sign free agent pass rusher Trey Hendrickson instead. Will the Chicago Bears ascend even further? Are the Jacksonville Jaguars the new toast of the AFC South? And are the Tennessee Titans better off now than they were a month ago? All of these questions answered and more in today's episode! #Volume 0:09:35 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS 0:13:16 - ARIZONA CARDINALS, LAS VEGAS VEGAS, MIAMI DOLPHINS, NEW YORK JETS 0:16:10 - CAROLINA PANTHERS 0:18:55 - CLEVELAND BROWNS, TENNESSEE TITANS 0:18:05 - ATLANTA FALCONS 0:22:00 - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 0:26:10 - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 0:31:25 - DALLAS COWBOYS 0:35:45 - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 0:37:30 - PITTSBURGH STEELERS 0:39:00 - TAMPA BAY BUCS 0:41:20 - CHICAGO BEARS 0:49:40 - DENVER BRONCOS 0:52:30 - HOUSTON TEXANS, JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the greatest weeks of the gambling calendar is upon us! Tipoff of the 2026 Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament looms, as play-in set the table for 32 incredible games Thursday and Friday, spread across host sites nationwide. Like all red-blooded American gamblers, betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter will be partaking in the fun. They've already filled out their brackets in our new free-to-play contest THE VOLUME BRACKET CHALLENGE, presented by Hard Rock Bet. Just CLICK HERE to sign up, fill out your bracket, and earn your shot at our grand prize: a 2-night stay at the Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in sunny Florida plus $1000 in Bonus Bets to use on the Hard Rock Bet app! To help them catch up on all things betting in the world of college basketball, our duo is joined by betting expert Joshua "Duck" Nunn of the Big Bets On Campus podcast. Duck's passion for betting college basketball is unmatched, and he gives Chad and Simon an overview of this year's top programs like the Duke Blue Devils, Florida Gators and Arizona Wildcats. Plus, we hear his favorite underdog bets for dramatic First Round upsets, along with exotic wagers, totals and more. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:13:12 - BEST BET FOR PLAY-IN GAMES 0:22:25 - BEST BETS FOR THURSDAY MARCH MADNESS 0:32:45 - BEST BETS FOR FRIDAY MARCH MADNESS 0:39:03 - SIMON SAYS BEST BET -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a podcast tradition unlike any other, preeminent Hollywood insider and Academy Awards savant Michael Lasker joins Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to preview all things betting for Hollywood's biggest night. A longtime talent manager at Mosaic, Lasker has joined the show annually for half a decade now, sharing his wisdom about the Oscars with his photographic memory covering every major category. This year, nominees battling for Best Picture include ‘Marty Supreme,’ ‘One Battle After Another,’ and ‘Bugonia.’ Best Actor nominees include fan favorites Timothee Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio, but Michael B. Jordan looks to take home the statue for his role in ‘Sinners.’ Lasker lets our hosts know where betting value can be found across the major categories, including Best Director, Best Actress, Best Screenplay and more. If you're looking to invest in the Academy Awards, you've found the right podcast! #Volume -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL free agency is underway, and the movement has been fast and furious! Today NFL expert Chad Millman and professional sports bettor Simon Hunter are joined by veteran ESPN writer and personality Bill Barnwell to react to all the offseason action. Tua Tagovailoa was cut by the Miami Dolphins, and will suit up for the Atlanta Falcons this season. Maxx Crosby was the centerpiece of a blockbuster trade from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens, joining former MVP Lamar Jackson on a squad with Super Bowl aspirations. Malik Willis will go from backup for the Green Bay Packers to presumptive Miami starting quarterback, and Super Bowl MVP with the Seattle Seahawks Kenneth Walker is headed to the Kansas City Chiefs! These are just SOME of the moves we've seen in the opening days of free agency, with loads more transactions to dissect as bettors and fans alike look to forecast the 2026 NFL season. #Volume -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter.  Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Bird has one of the most unlikely paths to superstardom in the history of the National Basketball Association. On today's episode, New York Times best-selling author Keith O'Brien explains just how preposterous Bird's rise was. From southern Indiana nobody to legendary basketball icon, O'Brien lays it all out in his freshly-released book HEARTLAND: A FORGOTTEN PLACE, AN IMPOSSIBLE DREAM, AND THE MIRACLE OF LARRY BIRD.Fellow best-selling author Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter ask O'Brien about the adventures he took to write his latest book, building trust with Larry Bird's inner circle as he familiarized himself with the tiny community of French Lick, Indiana firsthand. We also hear about Bird's wild journey from blue blood Indiana University to also-ran Indiana State, and the serendipitous events that led to his fabled 1979 NCAA Finals matchup against Magic Johnson and eventual NBA arrival with the Boston Celtics. #Volume -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL free agency officially begins next week, so betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter look ahead to next season! Today we kick off our two-part episode on early 2026 NFL season win totals. In this episode, our hosting duo discusses the highest win totals on the board, as ten familiar NFL franchises are currently installed with win totals of 10.5 at Hard Rock Bet. Can the Buffalo Bills stay afloat in the AFC East? Are the Kansas City Chiefs poised to rebound when Patrick Mahomes returns? Will a new coach take the Baltimore Ravens back to glory? And are the Seattle Seahawks capable of repeating as Super Bowl champions? All of these questions answered and more in today's episode, with Part 2 coming next week. #Volume -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina end this weekend, but not before even more thrilling action on the slopes and at the rink! Betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter are joined by producer Matt Mitchell as they discuss all things Winter Games. Together they discuss the deal skier Eileen Gu forged with China, along with the controversy that has taken the international curling world by storm. We also hear plenty of praise for the men and women of USA Hockey, who have put on a glorious show in Italy thus far. We get an update on reported penile injections for ski jumpers, and hear why Olympic hockey betting reminds this show's producer of his days sweating Korean baseball during the pandemic. #Volume -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA All-Star Weekend is over as the second half of the season tips off this week. Here to discuss the best bets across the NBA is hoops fanatic Jason Timpf. He joins betting expert Chad Millman and pro gambler Simon Hunter in an episode sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHARPORSQUARE and use code SHARPORSQUARE at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Jason Timpf is a beloved Volume colleague and the host of the popular NBA show ‘Hoops Tonight.’ He tells Chad and Simon about his NBA Contender Tiers, including a ton of love for the Minnesota Timberwolves and star Anthony Edwards. He also answers questions about the Boston Celtics’ performance with guard Jaylen Brown, the purgatory the Los Angeles Lakers are mired in with LeBron James and Luka Doncic, and the reasons he feel confident about the Cleveland Cavaliers with new addition James Harden. They also discuss the drama around a potential Kevin Durant burner account identified last week, the surging Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference, Utah Jazz tanking, and so much more. #Volume 0:00:00 - START 0:09:19 - Guest Jason Timpf 0:14:45 - Detroit Piston 0:17:45 - James Harden & Cleveland Cavaliers 0:22:28 - Kevin Durant Burner situation 0:26:30 - Boston Celtics 0:28:30 - Utah Jazz 0:38:20 - Minnesota Timberwolves 0:49:12 - LA Lakers 0:55:35 - NBA MVP Best Bet -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Super Bowl confetti is swept away! Now we begin the long NFL offseason. NFL betting expert Chad Millman and professional bettor Simon Hunter return to discuss burning questions from our audience, including the best futures bets for the 2026 NFL season. Are the Carolina Panthers here to stay in the NFC South? Will the New England Patriots fall back to earth? Can the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs bounce back? Plus, we hear their opinions on the best and worst coaching hires, including some words of discouragement regarding the New York Giants' John Harbaugh and the Pittsburgh Steelers' Mike McCarthy. They also get asked what the worst team situation is across the NFL, debating between the Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets and Cleveland Browns. And finally, what upcoming free agent quarterbacks are worth getting excited about? Daniel Jones? Malik Willis? Jimmy Garoppolo? Is there a world where Joe Burrow is traded? All of this and so much more. #Volume  -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Super Bowl was considered a snoozer to some, but it was a non-stop gambling joyride for Seattle Seahawks bettors! Here to discuss the Seahawks' big win over the Patriots is NFL betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter, who recap all the action in an episode sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHARPORSQUARE and use code SHARPORSQUARE at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Together they discuss the show's stellar Super Bowl performance, as they nearly swept the entire betting board. They talk props, including the Seattle defensive touchdown parlay given out by guest Brandon Anderson. We also are joined by Sharp or Square Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest grand prize winner Kingston Chen, who discusses how he came to finish in solo first place over nearly 5,000 over participants. We also discuss producer Matt Mitchell's terrible Super Bowl bad beat, injuries to quarterback Drake Maye and tackle Will Campbell, and so much more. #Volume -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super Bowl betting action is heating up! The market for Super Bowl prop bets is the biggest in history, and fans can invest in this Sunday's game between the underdog New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks from every conceivable angle. On today's show NFL betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter dive into all the angles with the help of special guest Brandon Anderson of Action Network.Together our trio discuss a trove of Super Bowl props, starting with exotic defensive prop bets, including longshot Super Bowl MVP picks for members of the Seahawks’ intimidating unit. We also hear about escalator player props involving Kenneth Walker, Hunter Henry, and more. Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba preparing for 100+ yards, a touchdown and the MVP trophy? What about Gatorade color poured on the winning coach? And will Mike Vrabel and the Patriots defense be able to slow down this Seattle Seahawks passing attack? Or will New England quarterback Drake Maye be playing from behind and fighting for his life? All of this, plus picks for Rhamondre Stevenson, Hunter Henry, and more in our final new episode before Super Bowl Sunday! #Volume 0:00:00 - START 0:08:00 - BRASS BALLS BET OF THE WEEK 0:09:00 - GUEST BRANDON ANDERSON --- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super Bowl LX between the underdog New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks kicks off this Sunday! Betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome NFL guru John Middlekauff for a special episode sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHARPORSQUARE and use code SHARPORSQUARE at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. John Middlekauff is a Volume podcast colleague and the host of the wildly popular football show 3 & Out, available now on Netflix. Together our trio discusses the Super Bowl matchup, including the redemption arcs for Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold and New England coach Mike Vrabel. We hear John's initial thoughts on the game, as well as his opinion on the Patriots' defense and the skillset of wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Will quarterback Drake Maye and running back Rhamondre Stevenson do enough for the underdog Patriots to win outright? Or will Seattle's young defensive genius Mike Macdonald prove too much for them? All of these questions answered and more. #Volume 0:00:00 - START 0:09:05 - GUEST JOHN MIDDLEKAUFF -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super Bowl LX kicks off next Sunday in Santa Clara between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, and today betting expert Chad Millman and professional sports gambler Simon Hunter are joined by Action Network Director of Research Evan Abrams in an episode sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHARPORSQUARE and use code SHARPORSQUARE at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Together this trio provides a trove of betting trend data about this year's Super Bowl matchup, including intriguing angles involving quarterbacks Sam Darnold and Drake Maye, along with head coaches Mike Macdonald and Mike Vrabel.We also hear a round of Sharp Calls from Simon, courtesy of his cabal of fellow professional bettors, who have opinions about our picks and the recent revelation of Drake Maye's shoulder injury. And with former Patriots coaching legend Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame snub, Chad and Simon have strong feelings they're dying to share.So if you're looking to be the smartest guy at this year's Super Bowl party, listen in as Evan Abrams outlines some highlights from his Action Network Super Bowl LX Betting Primer, an annual tome beloved by gamblers and fans alike. And hear the betting picks and predictions you've come to expect! All the trends and betting picks, all in one fast-paced episode! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:05:30 - BILL BELICHICK HALL OF FAME SNUB 0:13:00 - SUPER BOWL SHARP CALLS 0:18:00 - EVAN ABRAMS BETTING TRENDS 0:55:00 - SUPER BOWL BETS -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let the action begin! Super Bowl LX is officially set as the New England Patriots face the favored Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara in the culmination of the 2026 NFL playoffs. Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive into all the angles in an episode sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHARPORSQUARE and use code SHARPORSQUARE at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Together our hosts discuss their initial thoughts on the game, as potential NFL MVP Drake Maye looks to make history with his underdog Patriots. But Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold has other plans, as most prognostications now forecast a Seahawks championship. Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has taken center stage these playoffs, becoming one of the most dangerous scoring weapons in the NFL. Will Maye and running back Rhamondre Stevenson be enough, alongside Patriots pass catchers like Stefon Diggs and Hunter Henry? And who will prove the victor in a coaching matchup of defensive geniuses Mike Macdonald and Mike Vrabel? Chad and Simon discuss the spread, the total, some select game props for Super Bowl LX along with their picks for the best 2027 NFL longshots now available in betting markets nationwide. #Volume -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The matchup for Super Bowl LX is officially set! The NFL playoffs are over, and Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive into their betting results from two wild Conference Championship games and checking in all on the gambling action. Together they recap today's game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots, as two young quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham and Drake Maye battled tenaciously in terrible weather, with Denver covering the spread in a harrowing loss. They also cover the game that just wrapped between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks in the Emerald City, as Sam Darnold claims victory against potential NFL MVP Matt Stafford. They breakdown the upcoming Super Bowl LX matchup, with San Francisco playing host to an exciting game in just two weeks, which we'll have covered from every gambling angle as always. All of this, plus their Shame On You and Heroes of the Week, all in one live episode. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:06:00 - DENVER BRONCOS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS RECAP  0:20:40 - LOS ANGELES RAMS VS. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS RECAP -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms:  / sharporsquare https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The AFC and NFC Conference Champions will be crowned today in the penultimate weekend of the 2026 NFL Playoffs! Betting expert Chad Millman and professional sports gambler Simon Hunter deliver their final five picks for their SHARP OR SQUARE PRO FOOTBALL PICK 'EM CONTEST at https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/ as our audience competes for a fabulous grand prize trip to South Florida, courtesy of our sponsor Hard Rock Bet! This afternoon starts with Drake Maye and the New England Patriots against Jarrett Stidham and the Denver Broncos, with popular quarterback Box Nix now sidelined by injury. As the sun sets, gamblers will see an NFC West showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks, as Matt Stafford squares off yet again vs. Sam Darnold for a third time this season with ticket to the Super Bowl on the line. We end the episode with our final betting contest selections, along with analysis of a few prop bets submitted into the official contest for this week. All their final and official betting picks, all in one fast-paced episode! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:05:00 - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VS. DENVER BRONCOS  0:12:29 - L.A. RAMS VS. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS  0:21:40 - CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP PROP BETS  0:25:00 - OFFICIAL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST PICKS  -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter.  Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Only three games remain in the 2026 NFL Playoffs, with Super Bowl LX looming in San Francisco. To discuss this Sunday's Conference Championships, betting expert Chad Millman is joined by professional sports gambler Simon Hunter to discuss each matchup in an episode sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHARPORSQUARE and use code SHARPORSQUARE at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Together hosts provide initial betting picks and predictions for the games, including spreads, totals, and select player props as their free SHARP OR SQUARE PRO FOOTBALL PICK 'EM CONTEST continues at https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/ On Sunday, gambling action starts with the AFC Championship between the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos. Quarterback Bo Nix is now out with a broken ankle, so Denver turns to backup and former Auburn Tiger Jarrett Stidham as a sizable home underdogs. He'll face MVP finalist Drake Maye, who looks to keep the Patriots' incredible Super Bowl dreams alive for Coach of the Year finalist Mike Vrabel. On Sunday night, the NFC Championship game is a showdown between NFC West foes. The Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks face each other for a third time this season, as quarterback Matthew Stafford comes off an overtime win to play Sam Darnold. Will Darnold see more ghosts in the defensive backfield? Or is he ready to exorcise his demons and take the Seahawks to a special west coast Super Bowl? All their final and official betting picks, all in one fast-paced episode! #Volume 0:00:00 - START 0:08:30 - SHARP CALLS 0:12:10 - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VS. DENVER BRONCOS 0:29:00 - L.A. RAMS VS. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 0:42:00 - SIMON BIGGEST BETS OF THE WEEK -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Only four teams remain as the 2026 NFL Playoffs march towards Conference Championship Sunday. Betting expert Chad Millman is joined by professional sports gambler Simon Hunter to discuss every game for this penultimate weekend of NFL betting action. Together the duo provide initial betting picks and predictions for the Wild Card games, covering both spreads and totals as their free SHARP OR SQUARE PRO FOOTBALL PICK 'EM CONTEST continues throughout the playoffs at https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/ First off, Chad reports on his time at the College Football Playoff National Championship game between his Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium, as Indiana captures its first football national title in thrilling fashion behind MVP Fernando Mendoza and coach Curt Cignetti. Moving to the NFL, today's betting coverage starts with their producer joining the show to comment on the firing of Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott and promotion of general manager Brandon Beane.  On Sunday, gambling action starts with the AFC Championship between the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos. With quarterback Bo Nix lost to a broken ankle, Denver turns to backup Jarrett Stidham as home underdogs. He will square off with MVP candidate Drake Maye, who looks to keep the Patriots' incredible playoff run alive for coach Mike Vrabel. On Sunday night, the NFC Championship game is a thriller between division foes. The Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks face each other for a third time this season, as quarterback Matthew Stafford led the Rams past the Chicago Bears last weekend in overtime. Is Sam Darnold ready to take the Seahawks to the promised land of a west coast Super Bowl? Chad and Simon have strong opinions. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:04:00 - INDIANA HOOSIERS VS. MIAMI HURRICANES RECAP 0:20:40 - BUFFALO BILLS FIRE SEAN MCDERMOTT 0:22:10 - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VS. DENVER BRONCOS 0:40:00 - LOS ANGELES RAMS VS. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And then there were four! The second round of the 2026 NFL playoffs are over, and Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive into their betting results from Divisional Weekend, checking in on the gambling action after four thrilling postseason games. Together they recap today's hideous contest between the Houston Texans and New England Patriots, as two young quarterbacks C.J. Stroud and Drake Maye battled amidst countless turnovers and general sloppy play in the snow. They also cover the overtime game that just wrapped between the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears in frigid Soldier Field, as a Caleb Williams miracle touchdown to Cole Kmet wasn't quite enough against likely NFL MVP Matt Stafford. They also discuss the Saturday slate, as we hear our host's recap of another instant classic Buffalo Bills playoff heartbreaker. The Buffalo Bills lose to the Denver Broncos in overtime as reigning MVP Josh Allen falls short versus Bo Nix, who is now lost for the rest of the postseason with an ankle injury. And finally, we hear about a dominate effort in the Emerald City as Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks crush the San Francisco 49ers. All of this, plus their Shame On You and Heroes of the Week, as well as a quick Conference Championship weekend sneak peak, all in one live episode. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:06:23 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 0:10:00 - HOUSTON TEXANS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 0:14:15 - BUFFALO BILLS VS. DENVER BRONCOS 0:24:00 - LOS ANGELES RAMS VS. CHICAGO BEARS -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms:  / sharporsquare https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Divisional Round of the 2026 NFL Playoffs is finally here, and betting expert Chad Millman and professional sports gambler Simon Hunter deliver their final five picks for their SHARP OR SQUARE PRO FOOTBALL PICK 'EM CONTEST at https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/ as our audience competes for a fabulous grand prize trip to South Florida, courtesy of our sponsor Hard Rock Bet!  This afternoon, Josh Allen and the injured Buffalo Bills face Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos in a game that's been tantalizing to the market public. On Saturday night, an NFC West divisional re-match between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks. Can Brock Purdy defeat quarterback Sam Darnold in a playoff showdown? And is the new Sam Darnold injury concern making Seattle a risky venture with the potential involvement of backup Drew Lock? On Sunday, our hosts must make a decision on quarterback C.J. Stroud and his Houston Texans, who enter Foxboro as underdogs to Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. We end the episode with our final betting contest selections, along with analysis of Sunday night's game between quarterback Matt Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams, who travel to Chicago to take on Caleb Williams and Bears in freezing temperatures. All their final and official betting picks, all in one fast-paced episode! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:05:40 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS TOTAL 0:09:59 - HOUSTON TEXANS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS SPREAD  0:15:40 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS SPREAD 0:20:40 - LOS ANGELES RAMS VS. CHICAGO BEARS SPREAD 0:30:00 - OFFICIAL DIVISIONAL ROUND CONTEST PICKS -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter.  Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.