Digest

This podcast episode, "Naked Sports," features a discussion on NFL Week 2 best bets by Chad Milman and Simon Hunter. They analyze various games and trends, highlighting their favorite picks, including the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, and Denver Broncos. They also discuss their "Foxhole" pick, which is the Detroit Lions, and their "Scutralat" pick, which is the Jacksonville Jaguars. They reveal their boosted money line underdog parlay pick, which is the Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers, and their survivor pick, which is the Baltimore Ravens. Evan Abrams, director of research, provides his final word on the week's games, highlighting key trends and insights.

Outlines

00:00:00

NFL Week 2 Best Bets and Analysis

Chad Milman and Simon Hunter discuss their best bets for NFL Week 2, analyzing various games and trends. They highlight their favorite picks, including the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, and Denver Broncos.

00:45:22

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions

Chad and Simon continue their discussion on NFL Week 2 best bets, focusing on the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs game and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions game.

00:51:01

Foxhole Pick: Detroit Lions

Chad and Simon reveal their "Foxhole" pick for the week, which is the Detroit Lions. They believe the Lions are a dominant team and are being undervalued by the public.

00:52:47

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Chad and Simon continue their discussion on NFL Week 2 best bets, focusing on the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Denver Broncos game and the Atlanta Falcons vs. Philadelphia Eagles game.

00:56:13

Sharp Calls and Final Picks

Chad and Simon discuss the sharp calls from professional bettors and finalize their five picks for the week, including the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, and either the Detroit Lions or San Francisco 49ers.

00:58:54

Boosted Money Line Underdog Parlay

Chad and Simon reveal their boosted money line underdog parlay pick for the week, which is the Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers. They also discuss their round robin money line underdog parlay picks, including the Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, and New England Patriots.

01:01:26

Survivor Pick: Baltimore Ravens

Chad and Simon discuss their survivor pick for the week, ultimately choosing the Baltimore Ravens. They also discuss other potential survivor picks, including the Los Angeles Chargers.

01:08:03

Scutralat Pick: Jacksonville Jaguars

Chad and Simon reveal their "Scutralat" pick for the week, which is the Jacksonville Jaguars. They also discuss other potential scutralat picks, including the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos.

01:08:44

Final Word with Evan Abrams

Evan Abrams, director of research, provides his final word on the week's games, highlighting key trends and insights. He discusses the performance of Trevor Lawrence, the challenges of back-to-back road games, and the Carolina Panthers' struggles as underdogs.

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Q&A

• What are some of the key trends that Chad and Simon discuss when making their NFL Week 2 best bets?

  Chad and Simon discuss various trends, including the performance of teams after a loss, the impact of short weeks, and the historical performance of teams in specific matchups.

• What is the "Foxhole" pick for the week, and why do Chad and Simon like it?

  The "Foxhole" pick for the week is the Detroit Lions. Chad and Simon believe the Lions are a dominant team in the trenches and are being undervalued by the public.

• What is the "Scutralat" pick for the week, and why do Chad and Simon like it?

  The "Scutralat" pick for the week is the Jacksonville Jaguars. Chad and Simon believe the Jaguars are a good value pick against the Cleveland Browns, who have struggled recently.

• What is the "Survivor" pick for the week, and why do Chad and Simon like it?

  The "Survivor" pick for the week is the Baltimore Ravens. Chad and Simon believe the Ravens are a good value pick against the Las Vegas Raiders, who are coming off a loss.

• What are some of the key insights that Evan Abrams provides in his final word?

  Evan Abrams highlights the struggles of Trevor Lawrence as a favorite, the challenges of back-to-back road games, and the Carolina Panthers' consistent struggles as underdogs.

Show Notes