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Play It As It Lies
by Rotem Kaufman & Frank Platko
The #1 sports betting podcast for news, numbers and hot takes! Hosts Rotem Kaufman and Frank Platko offer hard-hitting analysis on odds, props and everything in-between. Available on Spotify, Apple, and other listening platforms!
Episodes
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Super Bowl LVI: Preview and Predictions
After a long and exhilarating NFL season, we've finally reached the pinnacle of football and maybe sports as a whole: the Super Bowl. Few expected a Rams vs. Bengals matchup but it figures to be a good one, and Rotem and Frank break down everything you need to know before the big game. The fellas...
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Conference Championships Preview
After possibly the greatest weekend of football ever, what will the conference championships have in store? We're about to find out, and the fellas are here to offer some insight and predictions for Sunday's action. Rotem and Frank first share their thoughts on all four games from the divisional...
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Divisional Round Preview
After an entertaining Round 1 of the NFL playoffs, only eight teams remain in the field. Rotem and Frank recap some of the madness from Wild Card weekend and break down all four matchups in the divisional round. The guys run through all the odds and spreads before making their predictions for who...
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Super Wild Card Weekend
After a month-long hiatus, the fellas are back like they never left just in time for a Super Duper Wild Card weekend in the NFL. The playoffs have finally arrived, and Rotem and Frank break down all six of the matchups in Round 1 on this episode. Additionally, they touch on some of the recent…
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NFL Week 13 Preview: Post-Thanksgiving blues
The calendar has turned to December, and the NFL season has turned to Week 13. Rotem and Frank break down all things football this weekend, as per usual, after a rollercoaster of Week 12 action. It's Taysom Hill time on Thursday night, the Lions are still winless, playoff races are heating up…
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NFL Week 11 Preview: Dogs are barking
As the November days roll on, so does the NFL regular season, which is now nearing the home stretch point of the year. Rotem and Frank are back on the mic to kick it once again. Week 11 is as promising as ever, with only two teams (LAR, DEN) on a bye week and a slew of divisional matchups on the...
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NFL Week 9 Preview: Trades and madness
On this episode of the podcast, Rotem and Frank preview Week 9 in the NFL. It was quite a 48-hour news cycle between Monday and Tuesday, highlighted by the trade deadline and not some other not-so-good developments for certain players and teams. The guys break down some of the short-term and...
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NFL Week 8 Preview: Halloween games
It's Halloween weekend, and this year's spooky season brings with it 15 NFL games over the weekend. Rotem and Frank break down all the Week 8 action at the unofficial, used-to-be halfway point of the season. Who will prevail in a MVP-esque showdown on Thursday night? How will the several…
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NFL Week 7 Preview: Byes and goodbyes
We've been treated to awesome NFL football this year, more often than not. Week 7, though, does not look like a promising slate of matchups. Even so, Rotem and Frank are back to dish on all 13 matchups with six teams on a bye week. Can slipping 3-3 teams get back on track? Will any double-digit...
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NBA Futures 2021
The 2021 NBA season is here, which means Rotem and Frank are back with their inaugural preview episode. The guys break down some of their favorite over/under win total bets in the East and West, hashing out where they agree and disagree on certain teams. They also touch on some good value plays…
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NFL Week 6 Preview: Lions, Tigers and Bears, oh my
On this episode of the podcast, Rotem and Frank share their thoughts on a nightmarish weekend for NFL kickers in Week 5 before breaking down the current state of the Defensive Rookie of the Year award race. Then the fellas shift into Week 6 talk and break down the full slate of games, which is 14...
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NFL Week 5 Preview: Wild Wild West
We've made it past the unofficial quarter mark of the 2021 season, but the train keeps on moving. On this episode, Rotem and Frank dish on all things Week 5 in the NFL. First, they debrief by looking at some of the 0-4 and 1-3 teams in the NFL right now and predict who will finish with the worst...
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NFL Week 4 Preview: Revenge games?
Another weekend down, another one up. Rotem and Frank are back in the studio per usual to break down all the NFL action ahead of Week 4. They start by looking at the current odds for Offensive Rookie of the Year, comparing them to the preseason odds and dishing on where the best value lies. Then,...
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NFL Week 3 Preview: Such a tease
The NFL has gifted us some amazing games through two weeks. Will they keep it going in Week 3? On this episode, Rotem and Frank dish on another weekend's worth of football. They break down some early MVP buzz and compare preseason odds to updated ones for some notable frontrunners. Then, they run...
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NFL Week 2 Preview: Duck and cover(s)
Rotem and Frank return to preview NFL action in Week 2 after some wild games to begin the season this past weekend. First, they recap some hits and misses from Week 1 while also dishing on some of their biggest overreactions and hot takes. Then, they run through this week's slate. Which team...
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NFL Week 1 Preview: Vegas baby!
The NFL 2021 regular season is finally here! Football is officially back, which means Rotem and Frank are here to break down all the forthcoming action in Week 1. Just like last year, the guys run through the full slate of 16 games this weekend. They share their thoughts on each matchup and give...
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2021 NFL Preview: Awards
In the fifth and final part of their NFL preview series for the 2021 season, Rotem and Frank break down all of the individual award races this upcoming year. From MVP to Coach of the Year and everything in-between, who do the fellas predict will win every award? The guys run through the list of...
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2021 NFL Preview: AFC East & AFC West
To wrap up their division previews for the 2021 NFL season, Rotem and Frank break down all things AFC East and AFC West on this episode. The fellas dish on the most compelling futures bets, odds, and over/under win totals within each division. Could three playoff teams emerge from either one? Are...
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2021 NFL Preview: AFC South & AFC North
The guys finished up their preview of the NFC divisions last week, so now it's time to shift to the opposite conference. To kick things off, Rotem and Frank talk all things AFC South and AFC North. They break down the futures and over/under odds for all eight teams, dishing on what the best bets...
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2021 NFL Preview: NFC East & NFC West
After covering the NFC South and NFC North earlier this week, Rotem and Frank are back on the mic in short order to finish up their preview of the NFC for the 2021 season. In a similar format to Part 1 of the series, the fellas run through all things NFC East and NFC West. They break down the...
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2021 NFL Preview: NFC South & NFC North
The calendar has flipped to August, which means football season is in full swing. In the first of several 2021 NFL preview episodes, Rotem and Frank kick things off by breaking down the NFC South and NFC North divisions. The fellas break down all sorts of futures for the Buccaneers, Saints,...
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NBA Mock Draft Special
Although the NBA Finals concluded just weeks ago, the cycle basketball does not stop. The 2021 NBA Draft is here and the Play It As It Lies podcast has you covered. On this episode, Rotem and Frank are joined again by astute friend of the show Logan Lamb. The fellas break down their own mock…
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NBA Finals? NBA Finals!
On this long-awaited episode of the podcast, Rotem and Frank offer their exclusive insight on this year's NBA Finals matchup between the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks. The guys break down everything from position showdowns to coaching matchups. Are the Suns the ultimate "Team of Destiny?" Can...
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NBA conference finals + R2 aftermath, HC galore
After a thrilling set of games in the semifinals, Rotem and Frank jump back on the mic in this episode to break down the conference finals matchups between the Suns and Clippers in the West + Bucks and Hawks in the East. The guys break down the championship odds for each of the four remaining…
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NBA semifinals talk + R1 superlatives
What's up, ladies and gents? Rotem and Frank are back on the mic to talk more NBA playoffs. They start offering their thoughts on Nikola Jokic winning MVP and Thibodeau winning COTY. The guys then dish on what unfolded in Round 1 while also breaking down each of the four ongoing series in the...
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NBA Play-In Tourney + Round 1 preview
After a 72-game NBA season unlike any other, we've officially reached postseason play. Rotem and Frank hop back on the mic to break down the upcoming play-in tournament featuring matchups between the Lakers/Warriors, Wizards/Celtics and more. From there, the fellas transition into the full slate…
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NFL Mock Draft 2.0 + Odds/Props
After months of waiting and weeks of anticipation, the NFL draft is finally here! Rotem and Frank hopped on the mic to run through a final mock draft featuring trades, analysis, and much more. The guys also break down some of the most intriguing props and odds for this weekend's spectacle. Who…
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NBA Stock Report #4: The sun sets in the West
After more than a month of no basketball talk, Rotem and Frank are back in action with their fourth edition of the NBA stock report. As per usual, the guys discuss some recent developments in the NBA, highlighted by a few teams whose stock is on the rise and some teams who have been struggling.…
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NFL Mock Draft 1.0
The calendar has turned to April, which means it's officially #DraftSzn ... On this episode of the podcast, Rotem and Frank bring you their first of two mock drafts. The guys go through the entire 32-team order in the first round and alternate selections with no trades. They break down some early...
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Post-free agency NFL futures and odds
On this episode of the podcast, Rotem and Frank discuss their preliminary thoughts on all 32 teams in the NFL in the wake of a wild and entertaining free agency period. The guys break down every team's additions and subtractions in free agency and what impact they could have next season. They go...
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CBB Conference Tournaments Preview
March madness is finally here, ladies and gentleman! But before the big dance comes the all-important conference tournaments. Some have already concluded and others are in the midst right now, but the Power 5 tourneys are set to begin this week. On this college hoops centric episode, Rotem and...
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NBA Stock Report #3: The East is Beast?
In what is the third part of series of episodes, Rotem and Frank bring to you stock report No. 3 of the NBA season. Now just days away from the All-Star break, the guys dish on some of the most pressing developments around the league from the past few weeks. As per usual, the fellas break down a...
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QB carousel + early offseason chatter
The NFL season may have just ended, but there's still plenty to talk about. Just weeks away from the start of free agency, Rotem and Frank are here to break down all of the rumors swirling around the league - specifically as it pertains to the quarterback position. Guys like Matthew Stafford…
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NBA All-Star Special
On this episode of Play It As It Lies, Rotem and Frank break down all things NBA All-Star Game ahead of the voting cutoff this week. First and foremost, the guys discuss the odds of the All-Star game actually happening or not. Then, they go back-and-forth on their picks for the 5 starters and 7...
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Super Bowl Palooza!
On this jam-packed episode, Rotem and Frank give you their long-awaited breakdown of Sunday's Super Bowl LV showdown between the Chiefs and Buccaneers. The guys dish on anything and everything related to the big game, so get comfy and enjoy. 02:40 -- Game analysis and predictions 31:15 -- Player...
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NBA Stock Report #2: Smooth Jazz
In what is the second in a series of episodes, Rotem and Frank bring to you stock report No. 2 of the NBA season. Now just past the quarter mark of the 2020-21 season, the guys dish on some of the most pressing developments over the past few weeks. The fellas break down three teams whose stock is...
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NFL Playoffs Preview: Conference Championships
It takes two to tango, but it takes four to dance . . . On this episode, Rotem and Frank offer their all-encompassing breakdown of the AFC and NFC championship games. The guys dish on a number of pressing topics and storylines on the docket for this weekend's action, including -- The legacy…
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The ramifications of James Harden to Brooklyn
A few days ago, the NBA and sports world was set on fire when news broke of a long-awaited James Harden trade. Harden was traded to the Nets, but there was a handful of other moving parts involving the Rockets, Pacers, and Cavaliers. Rotem and Frank hop on the mic to break down all the...
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NFL Playoffs Preview: Divisional Round
What's better than Round 1? Only Round 2, of course . . . Rotem and Frank are back on the block after a SUPER Wild Card weekend in the NFL, just in time to discuss all the matchups on the schedule for Divisional Round. Between the two games on Saturday and two games on Sunday, there's no shortage...
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NFL Playoffs Preview: Super Wild Card Round
The regular season may be over, but the fun is just beginning . . . That's right, folks, the NFL playoffs are finally here. Like you, Rotem and Frank have waited a long time for this moment and are here to break down all the Wild Card action on the docket this weekend. The guys go through all SIX...
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NBA Stock Report #1: It's always sunny in Philadelphia
In what is the first in a series of episodes, Rotem and Frank bring to you their first stock report of the NBA season. Now two weeks into the 2020-21 season, the guys break down some of the most pressing developments through 5-6 games. The fellas discuss five teams whose stock is on the rise and...
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NFL Week 17 Preview: The final countdown
Happy New Year! To help reign in 2021, Rotem and Frank are here with an all-inclusive breakdown of the regular season finale in the NFL. It's been a long and exciting journey, and the Week 17 slate of games is no different. With several teams fighting for their playoff lives and seeding in both...
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NFL Week 16 Preview: Christmas Miracles
It's an episode of "eves" on the Play It As It Lies podcast. Recording on Christmas Eve, Rotem and Frank dish on what Week 16, the eve of the final week of the NFL regular season, has to offer. The guys give their predictions and analysis for every game, as always, but this time is a bit more...
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NBA Season Preview, Part 2: Western Conference
In Part 2 of their NBA Season Preview, Rotem and Frank dive into the Western Conference. The guys examine the over/under win projections for all 15 teams in the West and give their predictions for how each team will fare. Intertwined in the discussion is how each team performed last season, what...
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NFL Week 15 Preview: Vaccination Fixation
Better late than never, right? On this week's NFL preview episode, Rotem and Frank dish on a bevy of interesting matchups -- including the first two Saturday games of the 2020 season between the Bills/Broncos and Packers/Panthers. Will Aaron Rodgers and Josh Allen lead their teams to another...
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NBA Season Preview, Part 1: Eastern Conference
In Part 1 of their NBA Season Preview, Rotem and Frank dive into the Eastern Conference. The guys examine the over/under win projections for all 15 teams in the East and give their predictions for how each team will fare. Intertwined in the discussion is how each team performed last season, what...
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NFL Week 14 Preview: Taking the good with the bad
Keep on keeping on, folks . . . Rotem and Frank bring to you another NFL weekly preview episode, this time discussing what Week 14 might have in store. This week's slate is highlighted by some marquee coaching matchups, Sean McVay vs. Bill Belichick and Andy Reid vs. Brian Flores, as well some...
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NFL Week 13 Preview: Big Spreads, Big Problems
Back in action, folks. After one of wildest NFL weeks in recent memory (thanks, coronavirus), Rotem and Frank are here to weather the storm and break down all of the games on the Week 13 slate. This week's schedule features no Thursday Night Football but two games on Monday AND a rare Tuesday…
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NFL Week 12 Preview: Turkey Bowls
Happy Thanksgiving! On this day of generosity, Rotem and Frank give to you another weekly preview of NFL action. The guys break down each of this year's slate of turkey day games featuring the Lions and Cowboys, of course, but also Houston and Washington. At the time of recording, the Ravens and...
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NFL Week 11 Preview: It's primetime
As the home stretch of the NFL season continues to shape up, Rotem and Frank are here to break down another week of football. Week 11 is highlighted by some compelling primetime matchups and a handful of games with playoff implications on Sunday, including the Cardinals vs. Seahawks, Ravens vs....
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