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Mackenzie Rivers and Dan Rivera talk NFL Survivor for Week 6. Mackenzie Rivers and Dan Rivera recap their NFL Survivor Pool strategy following Week 5, where their Lions pick cashed but their Bills entry didn’t. They open by analyzing the Philadelphia Eagles’ unexpected loss, crediting Dan for advising against picking them due to injuries and lack of offensive identity. The pair dissect the team’s problems — a banged-up offensive line, absence of key defender Jalen Carter, and declining chemistry on both sides of the ball. Dan argues the Eagles’ coordinator is ineffective, their depth has eroded, and locker room morale appears fractured, with concerns over A.J. Brown’s happiness. Mackenzie notes Jalen Hurts’ post–players-only meeting regression, the team’s lack of cohesion, and that what once looked like a resilient contender now feels like a fraudulently strong 4–1 squad. Both conclude Philadelphia’s window of dominance may be closing fast. They shift to Survivor Week 6 planning, emphasizing that surviving and advancing outweighs saving teams for ideal spots. Mackenzie leans toward using the Green Bay Packers, 14-point favorites over the Bengals with Joe Flacco starting. Dan agrees, highlighting Green Bay’s upcoming favorable matchups versus Carolina in Week 9, comparing them to the Rams’ schedule. He prefers the Packers this week, saving the Rams for later. They analyze the Packers’ offensive form and potential risk from Jordan Love’s turnovers but agree Green Bay’s defense and motivation off a bye make them the top pick. Mackenzie supports the logic with data showing teams off a bye favored by 14+ are historically unbeaten straight up since 1989. He reviews Carolina’s schedule to justify saving the Rams, whose Week 9 home matchup versus New Orleans looks safer. The two discuss other options — Rams, Colts, Broncos, Steelers, and Raiders — but dismiss most for situational or scheduling reasons. The Rams could be dangerous if Baltimore rebounds; the Colts are better saved for Week 8; the Broncos are volatile in London versus the Jets; and the Raiders are too untrustworthy offensively. The sharp alternative is Pittsburgh, who face the Browns after a bye, holding the NFL’s largest rest advantage in years. The Steelers’ historical dominance over Cleveland (18–1 at home under Mike Tomlin) and Tomlin’s elite record versus rookie QBs make them a strong contrarian survivor play. Dan warns Pittsburgh might be needed in Week 7, but both rank them just behind Green Bay. They preview Week 7, identifying the Patriots at Titans as Dan’s “Game of the Year.” Citing coach Mike Vrabel’s revenge motivation against his former team and New England’s top-10 offense by efficiency versus Tennessee’s worst-in-league metrics, they agree it’s a must-use spot. Wrapping up, they lock in Packers for Week 6, tentatively Patriots for Week 7, and Steelers as a sharp alternative. They reject risky long shots like the Raiders or Titans, emphasizing staying disciplined with scheduling flexibility. Mackenzie signs off optimistic, confident in their survivor roadmap — Packers now, Patriots next, and eyes forward to midseason survival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Thursday and Friday. n this episode of RJ Bell’s Dream Preview MLB podcast, hosts Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner break down the remaining divisional round matchups for Thursday and Friday, offering in-depth betting insights on the Phillies vs. Dodgers, Brewers vs. Cubs, and Tigers vs. Mariners series while recapping the Yankees’ elimination by the Blue Jays. They begin with the Phillies-Dodgers game, discussing the odd start time, pitching matchup between Christopher Sanchez and Tyler Glasnow, and how day-game conditions might favor Sanchez’s sinker-heavy style. Manji favors the Phillies at plus money, citing their momentum and Sanchez’s reliability, while Warner emphasizes the Dodgers’ bullpen issues and suggests the under eight runs due to potential shadow effects. Next, they analyze Milwaukee vs. Chicago, where Freddie Peralta faces Matthew Boyd. Despite both acknowledging Peralta’s road struggles, they note Milwaukee’s ability to grind at-bats and manufacture runs. Warner leans toward the Cubs as home underdogs due to Wrigley’s atmosphere, but Manji argues that Boyd’s late-season decline and Milwaukee’s consistent approach make the Brewers the better side. They agree the total of seven feels low but note that cold weather and wind could suppress offense, favoring the under slightly. A mid-show promotion invites listeners to use code DIVISION99 at Pregame.com for discounted access to Warner’s postseason picks through the World Series. The focus then shifts to Friday’s Game 5 between Detroit and Seattle, where Tarik Skubal and George Kirby headline a pitching duel. Warner questions Detroit’s favoritism given their weak lineup and bullpen, leaning toward Seattle as a value home underdog and predicting a tight, low-scoring contest under 5.5 runs. Manji agrees, noting Kirby’s home-field advantage and reliability and foresees a 3–2 type result. They then discuss the Yankees’ collapse against Toronto, praising the Blue Jays’ resilience and questioning Aaron Boone’s future amid ongoing underperformance and bloated contracts like Giancarlo Stanton’s. Warner expects Boone to stay despite criticism and speculates the Yankees might pursue Pete Alonso to strengthen their lineup. Wrapping up, Warner’s best bet is Phillies +118 behind Sanchez, while Manji stays “on brand” with Brewers -113 to clinch their series, trusting Peralta to outperform Boyd. They close by thanking listeners, promoting the SOVAM feed for future episodes, and reminding fans to use the promo code to support the show. The conversation blends sharp betting analysis, humor, and postseason enthusiasm, delivering tactical insight into pitching matchups, totals, and team momentum as the MLB playoffs edge closer to the Championship Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji, Mackenzie Rivers and SleepyJ talk NFL contest picks for Week 6. In the Week 6 NFL Contest Podcast on RJ Bell’s Dream Preview, host Munaf Manji is joined by Mackenzie Rivers and SleepyJ to discuss contest results, betting trends, and their top picks for the week. Munaf recaps Week 5’s Circa Millions and SuperContest outcomes, noting that fading the top five consensus picks continues to be profitable, with Circa’s most popular selections now just 7-18 on the season. Survivor contests also saw major eliminations, leaving 16 entries in the Grandissimo and about 4,600 in Circa Survivor. Mackenzie leads off the picks segment, backing the New England Patriots -3.5 over the New Orleans Saints. He argues that the Saints’ home-field advantage has declined since Drew Brees’ retirement, that turnover luck has inflated New Orleans’ metrics, and that trench mismatches favor New England. SleepyJ hesitates, seeing possible motivation for the Saints, but Munaf agrees with Mackenzie, citing the Patriots’ improving offense behind rookie quarterback Drake May and star receiver Stefon Diggs. Sleepy then takes Jacksonville -1.5 over Seattle, pointing to the Jaguars’ growing confidence, chemistry, and balanced offense under Doug Pederson and new coordinator Liam Coen. Munaf supports this pick, noting Trevor Lawrence’s progress, Travis Etienne’s resurgence, and a strong turnover-forcing defense. Mackenzie, more cautious, doubts the Jaguars’ sustainability after a turnover-fueled win but concedes they have momentum. Munaf’s own pick is the Pittsburgh Steelers -5.5 vs. the Cleveland Browns. He highlights Mike Tomlin’s 16-1 home record against Cleveland since 2008 and the situational edge of Pittsburgh off a bye against a Browns team returning from London with rookie QB Dylan Gabriel. Mackenzie and Sleepy both endorse this, citing Tomlin’s dominance versus rookie quarterbacks and the travel-rest disparity. In Survivor discussion, Sleepy favors the Colts over a depleted Cardinals team, while Munaf likes the Steelers or Packers, and Mackenzie leans toward the Eagles, citing their turnover discipline and the Giants’ weak home-field edge. The trio also plug pregame.com, offering a SCORE10 discount code, and preview their NBA coverage. They reminisce about their strong NBA podcast streaks and express excitement for the upcoming season, emphasizing analytics and collaboration. The episode ends with light banter, enthusiasm for their betting synergy, and a reminder to tune in weekly for more contest analysis and picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Doctor gives you the sharpest card for the week 41 action in the world of golf. [Will Doctor] (0:15 - 0:48) Will Doctor opens energetically, previewing Week 41 of the PGA Tour, covering the Bay Current Classic, Open de España, and Korn Ferry Tour Championship, promising sharp analysis and betting insights. [Will Doctor] (0:49 - 56:43) Doctor criticizes the Bay Current Classic’s 78-player field, calling it unfair for golfers outside the top 100. He highlights Sam Ryder (111th), Victor Perez (104th), and Adam Svensson (114th) as players hurt by the limited entry, arguing it contradicts the Fall Series’ goal of providing chances to regain PGA status. Using Steven Fisk’s win at Sanderson—jumping from 135th to 65th in FedExCup standings—as an example, he stresses that small fields “kill opportunity.” Reviewing his poor betting week (“0-for-8”), he shifts to analysis of key players. Xander Schauffele, the tournament favorite (11-1), excels in approach play but ranks just 126th from 50–125 yards; Doctor passes on him due to short-iron struggles. Collin Morikawa (18-1) ranks 15th and 5th in those same yardage ranges but continues to underperform on bentgrass greens. Hideki Matsuyama (18-1) has strong wedge stats (10th from 50–125) and elite chipping but remains inconsistent with both driver and putter. Alex Noren, with two recent DP World Tour wins, enters hot but overpriced at 22-1. Rasmus Højgaard’s recent tied-third at Sanderson shows putting improvement, though his approach play wavers. Michael Thorbjornsen’s powerful ball striking is offset by weak putting (124th). Doctor emphasizes Yokohama’s setup—“easy off the tee, tough on the greens”—rewarding wedge precision and bentgrass putting. His matchup pick: Kevin Roy (-105) over Alex Smalley, citing Roy’s wedge stats and recent top-18 finish. His top-10 play is Michael Kim (+300), fresh off a French Open win and strong approach metrics. Outright picks: Christian Bezuidenhout (50-1), praised for elite wedge play and recent top-six finish, and Eric Cole (70-1), top 15 in approach stats and historically strong in Japan. His best bet: Hideki Matsuyama to finish as top Japanese player (+210), based on superior short game and home-course comfort. Turning to the Open de España, Doctor highlights Jon Rahm, a three-time event winner, but notes recent negative approach stats. Joaquín Niemann (10-1) earns praise for consistency yet loses points for slight driving inaccuracy on Club de Campo’s narrow fairways. Shane Lowry’s improving putting—gaining 2.5 strokes at the Ryder Cup—earns him a top-10 pick (+180). Patrick Reed (25-1) is his first outright after finishing 10th last year, backed by strong course putting numbers. Ángel Iora (33-1) is the second outright, described as “peaking” with three top-10s in five starts. His sleeper is Rafa Cabrera-Bello (10-1 top-10), a past winner showing renewed form after a 66-67 finish last week. For the Korn Ferry Tour Championship, Doctor backs Ze-Chang “Marty” Dou (18-1) and Sung Tak Lee (33-1), both chasing PGA Tour cards after consistent top-10 finishes. He closes confident and analytical, blending player data, performance trends, and betting value into concise recommendations for all three tournament Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers talk all things weekend sports. Plus, the guys preview MNF Chiefs at Jaguars. [Munaf Manji (0:15–1:07)] Munaf opened NFL Week 5 coverage, previewing Sunday’s upsets, market shifts, and Monday’s Chiefs-Jaguars matchup. He promised analysis of key stats, bets, and survivor-pool fallout with co-host Mackenzie Rivers. [Mackenzie Rivers (1:07–1:11)] Mackenzie called it “a day of surprises,” setting the tone for an unpredictable weekend. [Munaf Manji (1:12–2:59)] He highlighted New England’s 23-20 win over Buffalo, crediting its defense for allowing only three first-half points and praising rookie Drake May (22-of-30, 273 yards, 0 INTs). Stefon Diggs torched his old team (10 catches, 146 yards), showing execution over flash. [Mackenzie Rivers (3:00–5:00)] Mackenzie analyzed May’s precision—few incompletions in recent games and a top-10 QBR ahead of Caleb Williams. He argued May “is just good,” projecting him to rival Herbert and Mahomes while Allen’s turnover proved costly. [Munaf Manji (5:01–7:33)] Munaf noted both teams averaged 6.0 yards per play, but turnovers (+2 Patriots) decided it. He turned to Denver’s upset of Philadelphia, citing the Eagles’ fifth straight week being outgained—first since 1987 for a champion—and criticized abandoning Saquon Barkley’s run game. [Mackenzie Rivers (7:34–8:56)] Mackenzie said Philly’s metrics justify Vegas dropping them to third favorite (+425). Poor 3rd-down rates (2-for-11) and penalties show the same flaws, not bad luck. [Munaf Manji (8:57–12:01)] He recapped Circa Survivor chaos: Rams and Cardinals losses eliminated over 6,600 entries, costing $2 million in value. [Mackenzie Rivers (12:02–15:02)] Mackenzie called the Cardinals’ collapse a “top-11 worst loss since 2018,” blaming officiating on Demercado’s goal-line call and saying the Kyler Murray era is ending as rookie Cam Ward rose. He warned against betting the Rams vs Shanahan, a historically tight matchup. [Munaf Manji (15:02–17:55)] He praised Ward (21-of-39, 265 yds) and Ridley (131 yds) in Tennessee’s comeback, then shifted to market moves: Colts up +1 after a 40-6 win behind Jonathan Taylor’s three TDs (17-66), Cardinals -1. [Mackenzie Rivers (17:55–20:59)] He added minor upgrades for Denver, Tampa Bay, and Washington, downgrades for Buffalo, Jets, and Bengals, showing a tight market. [Munaf Manji (21:00–23:27)] Previewing Monday night, he noted Kansas City (-3.5) vs Jacksonville; Mahomes regains weapon Xavier Worthy (83 receiving, 38 rushing yards). Jags forced multiple INTs each game. [Mackenzie Rivers (22:20–23:27)] He stayed neutral but liked a “fun bet” on Mahomes for MVP at 4-1. [Munaf Manji (23:28–26:14)] Munaf took Jags +3.5 and framed their defense as turnover-driven (8 INTs in 4 games). [Mackenzie Rivers (26:15–27:11)] He leaned Over 45.5, citing KC’s 37-point form and Jacksonville’s drop-plagued offense inflating totals. [Munaf Manji (27:11–28:17)] He reported Worthy’s ankle swelling but active status; Mahomes leads KC rushing (130 yds vs Pacheco’s 127). [Mackenzie Rivers (28:17–28:30)] He liked Mahomes rushing over 22.5 yards. [Munaf Manji (28:31–31:18)] Munaf predicted Worthy could top 55.5 receiving in two catches and urged combining rushing and receiving overs. He plugged Pregame.com and the upcoming NBA season. [Mackenzie Rivers (31:19–35:16)] He boasted a 57% NBA career record and playfully urged fans to buy his package, crediting data tools for model improvements. [Munaf Manji (35:17–36:38)] Munaf closed by promoting their NBA and football shows and signed off with enthusiasm for Monday night football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SleepyJ and Mean Gene talk UFC 320 from a betting perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rod Villagomez and Munaf Manji talk NFL Fantasy Football for NFL Week 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mackenzie Rivers and Dan Rivera talk NFL Survivor for week 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji, Mackenzie Rivers and Dave Essler talk NFL contest entries for week 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Doctor gives you the sharpest card for week 40 of the golf season at the Sanderson Farms Championship and Dunhill Links Championship -Ryder Cup review, what went wrong for Team USA, what makes Europe great -Discussing top 8 on odds board in Jackson -1 matchup -1 t10 -1 outright (40/1) -Sleeper, scoring prediction, best bet -Bet bet & outright (175/1) For more on the world of golf, follow Doc on X @drmedia59 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers talk NBA batting for the upcoming season. The guys cover NBA win totals and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB Playoff betting and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rod Villagomez and Munaf Manji talk NFL Waiver Wire for NFL Week 5 and trades opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL Week 4 recap. The guys also preview Monday Night Football double-header. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rid Villagomez and Munaf Manji get you ready for fantasy football nfl week 4. Rod Villagomez (0:05–0:41) kicks off Week 4 noting Seattle’s comeback win over Arizona but warns few fantasy points were scored: “Not a lot of people… are going to wake up… in the hole.” Munaf Manji (0:42–1:57) focuses on Jackson Smith-Njigba’s quiet first half before rebounding, stressing confidence issues, while Marvin Harrison Jr.’s touchdown signaled rookie impact. Rod (1:57–2:31) highlights Jason Myers’ 13 fantasy points, quipping, “Even your kicker got you more points than Kenneth Walker,” showing the volatility of fantasy scoring. Injuries dominate early talk: Washington loses Jaden Daniels and Terry McLaurin, pushing Deebo Samuel’s stock higher with 16 catches, 132 yards, and 1 TD. Luke McCaffrey (4 receptions, 75 yards, 1 TD) and Zach Ertz gain relevance. Munaf (3:53–5:32) suggests Chris Rodriguez or Jeremy McNichols as deep flex options but doubts Marcus Mariota. Rod (5:32–7:08) confirms McNichols’ 103 yards on 8 carries makes him the real threat if J.C.M. sits. Carolina’s Xavier Legette is out, opening space for Hunter Renfrow, who scored twice in Week 2 yet is rostered in under 5%. Munaf (7:58–8:53) notes Tett McMillan as the true alpha, 90%+ rostered. Tampa Bay misses Mike Evans, but Rod (8:53–12:55) crowns rookie Buka as the new leader. Munaf (10:01–11:07) questions Chris Godwin’s return value, instead calling Sterling Shepard a sneaky play with 103 yards and 11 receptions. Devante Adams’ hamstring worries Munaf (12:56–14:09), predicting he may sit with Nakua the only safe Rams WR. Rod (14:10–15:35) cautions against backups, citing Nakua’s 35 targets and Adams’ 29 versus Kyren Williams’ 7. Munaf (15:35–16:34) reveals his QB dilemma, stuck with Baker Mayfield, considering Stafford, Geno, Mariota, Caleb Williams, Daniel Jones, Flacco. Rod (16:35–18:02) insists Daniel Jones is the pick, praising consistent output. Munaf agrees, stacking him with Michael Pittman. Flex debates follow: Xavier Worthy vs. Keon Coleman—both agree Worthy’s upside is higher, rankings 77th vs. 85th. Trey Tucker vs. Basial Tutin—Rod pushes Tucker’s 211 yards and 4 TDs, Munaf concurs, citing his 145-yard, 3-TD eruption. Jake Ferguson vs. Tyler Warren—Munaf favors Ferguson, 14 targets after CeeDee Lamb’s injury, with Rod agreeing. Jerry Jeudy vs. Tee Higgins—Rod sides with Jeudy’s steadier usage, Munaf argues Higgins could benefit if defenses double Chase. Zach Ertz vs. TJ Hockenson—Munaf backs Ertz due to Washington’s injuries and Mariota’s TE preference, Rod hopes for the same. Travion Henderson vs. Matthew Golden—Rod leans Henderson, pointing to Stevenson’s struggles, while Munaf quotes Golden: “Whenever I get the opportunity, I’m going to take off with it,” picking him for breakout potential. DFS lineup construction lands on Daniel Jones, James Cook, Jonathan Taylor, Nico Collins, Quentin Johnston, Sterling Shepard, Hunter Henry, Cam Scadaboo, and Texans DST, combining value and ceiling. Rod praises Taylor’s 27 fantasy points per game, while Munaf notes Scadaboo hype but cautions it’s only one big game. They close urging adaptability: “You have to ride the injuries, ride the hot streaks,” and promote pregame.com offers with PASS20. The episode blends injury fallout, waiver gems, and DFS builds into a roadmap for Week 4 fantasy success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mackenzie Rivers and Dan Rivera talk NFL Survivor contest entries for week 4. [Mackenzie Rivers] (0:13-1:00) admitted last week’s Falcons pick was disastrous: “we lost 30 to zero,” stressing accountability since their calls sway survivor pool players. [Dan Rivera] (1:00-2:57) took blame, calling it “bad handicapping” and criticizing Michael Penix’s “sloppy mechanics” after missed field goals and a pick-six doomed Atlanta. He noted Bryce Young still “didn’t look good” but Carolina capitalized. [Mackenzie Rivers] (2:57-5:54) moved to analytics, showing Penix ranked 26th in their PFF/QBR composite, near Russell Wilson, while Bryce Young was 22nd and Caleb Williams 11th. He noted Buffalo averages 34 points per game, +10 margin, making them heavy favorites over New Orleans, but survivor rules barred reuse. [Dan Rivera] (5:54-7:44) confirmed, warning big favorites can still collapse, citing Buffalo’s past upset. [Mackenzie Rivers] (7:45-9:16) pivoted to Detroit as 10-point favorites against Cleveland, praising their rout of Baltimore but questioning if the Browns’ defense posed risk. [Dan Rivera] (9:16-12:19) dismissed Cleveland’s offense as “abysmal,” blaming Jordan Love’s “WTF throws” for Green Bay’s collapse, predicting Detroit would pull away late. [Mackenzie Rivers] (12:20-17:23) cited EPA metrics placing Detroit 5th (+28) versus Cleveland 22nd, adding survivor data: underdogs who win then dog again lose 70 of 74 times since 2012, usually by 15 points. He concluded the Lions “are a machine.” [Dan Rivera] (17:24-19:27) projected a 31-10 Detroit win, confirming them as the best multiple-entry play. [Mackenzie Rivers] (19:27-20:02) raised Denver as a 7.5-point favorite, but [Dan Rivera] (20:02-22:05) flagged Bo Nix’s poor form, ranked 29th, making him wary. [Mackenzie Rivers] (22:06-23:49) emphasized that betting on weak quarterbacks risks disaster. [Dan Rivera] (23:51-26:08) then turned to Houston as -7 favorites over Tennessee, declaring “Texans are essentially a must-win game” despite CJ Stroud’s struggles, arguing Tennessee’s inept offense makes this their best survivor spot. [Mackenzie Rivers] (26:09-29:39) agreed, stressing math requires using weaker teams eventually, and low totals boost Houston’s edge. [Dan Rivera] (29:39-32:40) examined Green Bay vs Dallas, forecasting a rebound, calling it “my number one regular entry” though suggesting splitting pools. [Mackenzie Rivers] (32:40-34:39) supported, saying Packers’ trend lines up well. [Dan Rivera] (34:40-36:46) dismissed the Chargers due to Jackson Dart’s variance. [Mackenzie Rivers] (36:46-38:18) summarized safe choices as Texans, Packers, Lions. [Dan Rivera] (38:19-42:45) finalized: Lions in multiple-entry, Texans and Packers split, urging single-entry players to “get off that Texans train now.” [Mackenzie Rivers] (42:45-43:15) closed, reminding if you still had Buffalo, “use the Bills,” otherwise survivor week four is about Lions, Packers, and Texans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Doctor gets you ready for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black this week. Will covers every golfer in the field for the Americans and Europeans. Will dives deep into who and what he thinks is the best strategy for your betting approach. Will Doctor (0:15 - 0:28) opened the show welcoming listeners with energy and promising sharp Ryder Cup insights. Will Doctor (0:33 - 55:37) recapped the fiery ceremonies, noting Luke Donald’s criticism of U.S. systems, Keegan Bradley’s Farmingdale roots, and Kathy Hochul’s repeated boos. He framed the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black as electric and immediately criticized the U.S. for starting with alternate shot, pointing out Europe’s 51–37 advantage in that format since 2002 and calling the decision “an act of insanity.” He explained the point structure—28 total, Europe needs 14 to retain, U.S. 14.5 to win back—and emphasized Europe’s chemistry, with 11 of 12 returning from 2023, compared to a U.S. side rusty after limited recent play. He highlighted the strength of the American roster with Scheffler, Henley, Schauffele, and Thomas but reminded listeners that past U.S. teams with world number ones still lost. Missing veterans like Spieth and Koepka left the squad without seasoned leaders. On Bethpage, he called it a “1936 masterpiece” demanding precision, but said rain-softened conditions and trimmed rough may neutralize its difficulty. On players, Scheffler was praised as “the best long iron player in the game,” likely paired with Henley. J.J. Spaun was credited for elite irons and big-moment poise. Schauffele’s experience (14-8-0) was countered by wild driving, while Henley’s consistency made him invaluable despite lacking distance. Harris English’s poor irons raised doubts, while DeChambeau was seen as a potential difference-maker if paired with a “marksman” like Spaun or Griffin rather than Thomas, whose ball striking woes made him “statistically the worst player on this American team.” Morikawa’s poor prep suggested limited use, while rookies Griffin and Cameron Young were urged as sparks, with Young called the “hometown kid” who should be unleashed early. Cantlay’s 15-6-1 team record earned a call to play every session, and Burns’s putting strength positioned him as a best-ball asset. On Europe, McIlroy was expected to thrive on softened fairways and pair again with Fleetwood, whose form and partnership history made him a projected star. McIntyre was labeled a weak link due to shaky ball striking, while Rose was respected for veteran leadership but doubted for heavy use. Rasmus Højgaard was called a “sneaky weapon” in four-ball, Hatton reliable in foursomes with Rahm but risky in singles, and Lowry and Straka limited by putting and approach struggles. In contrast, Åberg and Hovland were described as statistical machines, with Hovland “a major problem” for the U.S. Fitzpatrick, historically poor at Ryder Cups, was forecasted to break through thanks to sharp recent form. Rahm’s 6-3-3 Ryder Cup record and clutch history, including a win over Tiger in 2018, reinforced his role as Europe’s closer. Will ended without picking an outright winner, instead backing Scheffler as top U.S. scorer (+275) and Europe in foursomes (+135), citing their 7-1 domination in 2023. He concluded that softened Bethpage conditions tilt slightly toward Europe but overall make the 2025 Ryder Cup too close to call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji, Mackenzie Rivers, Dave Essler and SleepyJ talk NFL contests for week 4. Munaf Manji (0:06 – 2:21) opened by welcoming listeners, recapping Week 3, and noting that Circa Survivor lost 3,154 entries with 13,811 remaining, each valued at $1,355. He emphasized that fading the top five most-selected teams has been profitable as they went 2-12-1 ATS at Westgate and 3-12 ATS at Circa, with one entry leading Circa Millions at 14-1. Sleepy J (5:45 – 8:53) chose the Titans +7 vs the Texans, saying “I think the Titans are slowly building. Cam Ward is looking a little bit better each and every game.” He highlighted Houston’s lowest points per game, Tank Dell’s absence, Mixon’s struggles, and a weak offensive line. He argued Tennessee is hungrier and capable of an outright win. Munaf (8:53 – 10:08) agreed, calling the Texans’ line inflated, citing receiver losses, Nick Chubb’s decline, and predicting a fairer line closer to six. Dave Essler (10:09 – 10:43) also agreed, calling +7 too many points, though doubting Tennessee’s ability to win outright. Mackenzie Rivers (10:52 – 12:06) picked Buccaneers +3.5 over the Eagles, arguing “The Eagles have underperformed all season. If you look at advanced stats, they could easily be one and two or oh and three.” He dismissed Philadelphia’s late-game magic, noted Wirfs’ return, Mayfield’s strong play, and called the line exaggerated. Dave (13:27 – 16:29) agreed on Tampa, then picked the Broncos -7.5 over the Bengals, pointing to Denver’s defense being top 10 in yards per play, number two in the red zone, and number one in TDs not allowed per game, while Cincinnati averaged only 49 rushing yards per game with Browning already turnover-prone. Munaf (16:30 – 17:12) backed this, citing Chase Brown’s meager 93 yards on 2.0 YPC and Browning’s five interceptions. Sleepy (17:14 – 19:17) hesitated on Denver due to the spread, saying “I would much rather pick a dead number game” but admitted Cincinnati’s WRs could still threaten Denver’s defense. Munaf (19:17 – 21:45) chose Steelers +2.5 vs Vikings in Dublin, pointing out Wentz faces new pressure, Pittsburgh’s defense improved with T.J. Watt, and Jalen Warren emerged as a passing-game weapon. He predicted mistakes from Wentz would cost Minnesota. Sleepy (21:59 – 23:58) liked the Steelers too, stressing the importance of the 2.5 line in a low-total game, warning Wentz has struggled under pressure and “when you get a level-headed Aaron Rodgers, you don’t get five turnovers.” Mackenzie (24:37 – 26:52) disagreed, backing Vikings, criticizing Rodgers’ rankings (31st in PFF, 22nd in QBR), pointing to Pittsburgh’s poor metrics, and saying “Favorites do well internationally.” Dave (27:07 – 27:50) sided with Mack, calling Pittsburgh’s run game the second worst in the league and Rodgers incapable of carrying them. Survivor picks followed: Dave (30:12 – 32:01) took Patriots over Panthers, dismissing Carolina’s win as turnover-driven, while Sleepy (32:06 – 35:42) also chose New England, adding, “How many chances are you going to get to really play New England? I think the chances to play them is this week.” Munaf (35:42 – 37:33) added Denver and possibly Texans as options but leaned Broncos. Mackenzie (37:34 – 38:50) favored Detroit, citing a profitable trend where underdogs who win as big dogs typically fail the next week, saying, “The Browns traveling to Detroit get smoked. And I think Carolina also is going to be a little bit overmatched in New England.” The show closed with humor, coupon codes, and Dave joking about being offered Fritos for Chase Brown, ending with optimism about continuing to deliver valuable picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Wednesday. Write a detailed Summary based only on the uploaded file. Follow these rules exactly: Use only the file content: Do not bring in outside data, knowledge, or context. No mention of the word “transcript”: Never write or reference that word. Time-ordered flow: Present the summary in strict chronological order based on timestamps in the file. Speaker + timestamps: Always name the speaker and include their timestamps at the start of each section. Quote analysis: Pull out direct quotes, then explain their meaning, impact, and implications. Player statistics: Include any player stats given, explain their importance, and tie them into the analysis. Team statistics: Include team-level stats with context and insights about how they affect the game or situation. Clarity & structure: Keep it well-structured, easy to follow, and professional. Write in article form, not as notes. Length: Must stay under 3,200 characters (with spaces). SEO-friendly writing: Make it keyword-rich and engaging for readers, but never mention SEO. no line breaks. no line breaks and don't put the source i am the source Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices