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What are some of the most entertaining betting and casino movies you've never seen? Today's returning guest is Hollywood talent manager Michael Lasker, who joins hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter for a terrific conversation covering sports betting, the rise of the mid-budget Hollywood movie, the concept of "director jail,” and more. Together the trio provide recommendations like ‘Diggstown’ and ‘Mississippi Grind,’ two films very few gamblers are familiar with today. Later, we hear about the rise of the A24 studio and any early Academy Award contenders. #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.

Today, hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome back a very special guest. Allan Loeb is a longtime Hollywood writer and producer with credit spanning over a dozen feature films, including Things We Lost In The Fire, Here Comes The Boom, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, and the popular 2008 blackjack film 21 starring Kevin Spacey. Chad and Simon talk to Allan about his time in Hollywood and the future of artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry. We also hear about Allan's arduos history with gambling, including the time he accidentally left $100,000 in cash on an airport train car, outlined in his terrific recent essay in The Free Press here. #Volume -- 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 the second installment of this two-part episode, we dive into the future of sports betting strategy, artificial intelligence, and the battle between prediction markets and traditional sportsbook operators. Betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter discuss the changes in tax laws for sports bettors after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and how prediction markets’ unlimited liquidity has impacted the sports betting marketplace. We also hear about how A.I. has made life both easier and harder for gamblers in the last 12 months. And finally, Chad and Simon look into their crystal ball to predict what the next decade holds for the industry. #Volume -- 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 the first of a two-part episode, we dive into the future of sports betting, online gambling and prediction markets like Kalshi with the help of a special guest. Betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter are joined by Chris Gerlacher of Prediction News as they update the audience on everything that has transpired in the last 12 months. Since joining us last summer, Gerlacher provides updates on the many legal and regulatory challenges Kalshi and other prediction markets have faced across the country. We also touch on prediction market scandals and "insider trading" accusations from within the federal government. Kalshi is a platform that has enjoyed tremendous growth since accepting contracts on sports last January, but will this growth continue? Will the CFTC continue to serve as the regulatory body for the prediction market industry? And what can we expect over the next few years? #Volume -- 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.

Golf’s most challenging major returns to the Hamptons! The U.S. Open tees off on Thursday at Long Island’s beautiful Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Today we cover every betting angle in an episode sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHARPORSQUARE and use SHARPORSQUARE at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Joining hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter is returning guest Spencer Aguiar, a two-time Fantasy Sports Writer Association Golf Writer of the Year, last year’s winner of Research Article of the Year, and one of the smartest golf modelers around. Shinnecock Hills Golf Club is famously beautiful, and landed at No. 5 in Golf Magazine’s Top 100 golf courses in the world. But it can also make for a challenging U.S. Open. What factors stand out when you look at this course? What kind of play will be rewarded or punished? Plus, we look at the odds on fan favorites like Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, plus value in the finishing position markets and in head-to-heads. Everything you need to profit on this year's U.S. Open! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:18:00 - BEST BETS FROM TOP OF THE BOARD 0:26:00 - BEST BETS FOR MATCHUPS AND MAKE CUT 0:34:00 - BEST LONGSHOT BETS FOR US OPEN -- 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 wait is over! FIFA World Cup 2026 begins today as the world's top soccer players assemble for the pomp and pageantry of the globe's preeminent sporting event. Spread across North American host sites from coast-to-coast, fans and bettors alike couldn't be more excited. Here to break down all the World Cup action are betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter, who welcome soccer expert Anthony Dabbundo of The Ringer. Together they give their top betting picks and predictions for this five-week tournament, including best bets for the Group Stage, Golden Boot, and U.S. Men's National Team. Will Spain or England win it all? Could Argentina or France upset the favorites? And what can we expect from superstars like Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Erling Haaland? Does Lionel Messi have enough left in the tank to make a run to the Final? Or will Cristiano Ronaldo remind us all why he's one of the greatest soccer players who has ever lived? All these questions answered and more as FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off today! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:19:00 - TOP WORLD CUP CONTENDERS 0:40:00 - U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM PREVIEW -- 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.

After a thrilling Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Madison Square Garden Monday night, bettors have a whole new series on their hands! New York is still favored to lift the Larry O'Brien Trophy as we discuss all the best bets for New York Knicks versus San Antonio Spurs.Betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome back NBA expert Jason Timpf of the 'Hoops Tonight' podcast to break down the NBA Finals from a betting perspective, giving us picks, predictions, and the sports betting strategy we'll need to keep profiting during the NBA Finals.The San Antonio Spurs and star Victor Wembanyama rallied in the second half of Game 3 to cut this series to 2-1 and handing New York its first loss in weeks. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks will now try to capture a home victory in Game 4 as all of New York cheers them on. Is another championship parade in their future? #Volume 0:03:00 -START 0:14:00 - NBA FINALS GAME 3 RECAP 0:31:30 - NBA FINALS GAME 4 BEST 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:   / sharporsquare   https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a thrilling Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the best teams in world square off again on Friday night. But only one will lift the Larry O'Brien Trophy! Today we discuss all the best bets for New York Knicks versus San Antonio Spurs in this episode hosted by betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter. They welcome back NBA expert Jason Timpf of the Hoops Tonight podcast to break down the NBA Finals from a betting perspective, giving us all the gambling picks and predictions we'll need to profit from this exhilarating series. The San Antonio Spurs sent a clear message across the basketball world with an electrifying performance in the Western Conference Finals, defeating the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games. But superstar Victor Wembanyama was a little underwhelming in the first game of the Finals on Wednesday night. Do the favored Spurs have what it takes to defeat the New York Knicks, the winners of 12 consecutive games? In the Eastern Conference Finals, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns punched the New York Knicks' tickets to the NBA Finals with a commanding sweep of the overwhelmed Cleveland Cavaliers. They followed that up with a gutsy come-from-behind double-digit victory in Game 1. Chad and Simon ask Jason Timpf the biggest questions on the minds of NBA bettors as these teams battle on. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:06:00 - JASON TIMPF JOINS 0:12:45 - NBA FINALS GAME 1 REACTION 0:24:03 - NBA FINALS GAME 2 BETTING PREVIEW 0:37:40 - NBA FINALS SERIES PROPS AND BEST 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.

The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes square off in the Stanley Cup Finals, and today we'll cover all the betting angles in an episode sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHARPORSQUARE and use SHARPORSQUARE at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Before we dive into all the hockey betting action in the battle for Lord Stanley's Cup, betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter discuss the massive trades in the NFL this week. The Los Angeles Rams traded Jared Verse and a trove of draft picks to the Cleveland Browns for two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett in a shocking move Monday. In addition, the Philadelphia Eagles finally traded wideout A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots in a trade long speculated by the media and insiders. Will this be what puts the Rams back in the Super Bowl? And will this be the missing piece for the New England Patriots? Meanwhile on the ice, guest Michael Leboff of the New York Post offers his best bets, picks and predictions for the Carolina Hurricanes versus Vegas Golden Knights, including pick for the Conn Smyth Trophy and Game 1 tonight in Raleigh. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:04:30 - AJ BROWN TRADE REACTION 0:13:50 - MYLES GARRETT TRADE REACTION 0:31:37 - STANLEY CUP FINALS BEST 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's the betting begin! With just over 100 days remaining until kickoff of the 2026 NFL regular season, betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter examine the betting lines across all 16 games on the NFL Week 1 slate.  Together we hear about the Cleveland Browns as big underdogs against the Jacksonville Jaguars, an Australian divisional game between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams and a matchup of two AFC playoff hopefuls in Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans. We also get a Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, and a garbage can affair between the lowly New York Jets and Tennessee Titans. Will Patrick Mahomes return to Kansas City in time to host the Denver Broncos? Will Jaxson Dart put it all together for the New York Giants against the Dallas Cowboys? We get all of our duo's picks and predictions for these mid-September matchups, including their first Big Balls Bet of the Week of the 2026 NFL season! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:09:00 - PATRIOTS VS. SEAHAWKS 0:12:00 - 49ERS VS. RAMS 0:14:00 - BROWNS VS. JAGUARS 0:17:30 - JETS VS. TITANS 0:19:30 - RAVENS VS. COLTS 0:25:15 - BILLS VS. TEXANS 0:28:00 - BUCS VS. BENGALS 0:31:15 - BEARS VS. PANTHERS 0:42:00 - FALCONS VS. STEELERS 0:44:30 - SAINTS VS. LIONS 0:48:30 - CARDINALS VS. CHARGERS 0:50:00 - DOLPHINS VS. RAIDERS 0:52:00 - PACKERS VS. DOLPHINS 0:54:30 - COMMANDERS VS. EAGLES 0:57:00 - COWBOYS VS. GIANTS 1:00:00 - BRONCOS VS. CHIEFS-- 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 the second part of our episode covering the 2026 NFL regular season release, betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter examine more betting angles with data guru Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis. In this episode, our trio looks at the betting implications of rest disparities throughout the league and the terrible hand the Los Angeles Chargers were dealt. They also discuss reasons for the Cincinnati Bengals to feel hopeful, the NFL priority of ratings over rest, and the woeful drafting of the San Francisco 49ers. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:03:40 - BETTING IMPLICATIONS OF NFL SCHEDULE 0:07:15 - LOS ANGELES CHARGERS SCHEDULE 0:10:50 - CINCINNATI BENGALS SCHEDULE 0:14:20 - HOW REST DISPARITY HAS CHANGED 0:31:00 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS SITUATION -- 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 NFL released the full 2026 regular season schedule last week, with new holiday slates, incredibly consequential prime time matchups and loads of international games. Betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter dive into all the implications in a special two-part episode with data guru Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis. In this episode, the trio discusses the legacy of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, the impact of international games on the league's popularity, and the widening delta in team rest disparities. They dive into the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles, and marvel at a full season of intentionally impactful prime time matchups. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:06:08 - WARREN SHARP JOINS 0:08:32 - PRIME TIME MATCHUPS 0:16:20 - REST DISPARITY 0:20:13 - CHICAGO BEARS SCHEDULE 0:30:45 - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES SCHEDULE 0:35:41 - ROGER GOODELL LEGACY 0:38:13 - INFLUENCE OF INTERNATIONAL GAMES -- 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 NBA squads remain in contention for the Larry O'Brien Trophy, as the best basketball teams in the world battle on the hardwood. Betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome back NBA expert Jason Timpf of the Hoops Tonight podcast to break down the NBA Conference Finals from a betting perspective. The San Antonio Spurs sent shockwaves across the sporting world with an otherworldly performance in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals last night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fell short against Victor Wembanyama, who put on one of the greatest playoff displays in basketball history. Do they have what it takes to finish off the defending champions? In the Eastern Conference Finals, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns have the favored New York Knicks ready punch their tickets to the NBA Finals against Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. With Madison Square Garden will be rocking like never before, do the Cavs stand a chance in the Big Apple? Chad, Simon, and Jason offer their best bets, picks and predictions on all the NBA playoff action. #Volume #Herd 0:03:00 - START 0:05:47 - GUEST JASON TIMPF 0:06:40 - WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS PREDICTIONS 0:24:13 - SPURS THUNDER GAME 2 BEST BETS 0:31:33 - CAVALIERS VS. KNICKS PICKS & PREDICTIONS 0:49:30 - NBA FINALS BETTING PICKS & PREDICTIONS -- 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.

Before the full 2026 NFL schedule releases tonight, hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined by longtime producer Matt Mitchell for a special NFL Mailbag episode. Together they discuss the new contract extension for Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane, the Pittsburgh Steelers' drama surrounding Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers, along with Kyler Murray as a Minnesota Viking. We also hear about John Harbaugh's expectations with the New York Giants, an NFL Thanksgiving Day that includes the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills, plus Chad's fear of "dead small- to medium-sized animals." #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.

Today we bring you the author of one of the world's most epic gambling stories. Award-winning writer Kit Chellel is a reporter for Bloomberg & Businessweek Magazine, where he covers sports betting and financial scandals. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post and the Chicago Tribune, among many other prestigious publications. Most importantly for today, he’s the author of the wonderful new book LUCKY DEVILS: The True Story of Three Rebel Gamblers Who Beat the Odds & Changed the Game, available now wherever books are sold. Today he discusses the wild and raucous story that began in late 1970s Las Vegas, a tale described by critics as “a rollicking true story of a trio of gamblers hell-bent on beating the house.” Kit has spent years covering the exploits of a team of professional gamblers, including the infamous Billy Walters and horseracing kingpin Bill Benter, and has grown nearly as familiar with the world of betting as our hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Kit also discusses what it's like covering the secret world of the biggest gamblers in the world, and how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the world of sports betting and casino wagering. #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.

This week we dive into the NFL Draft selection of every team in a special two-part episode, wrapping up with today's show covering the AFC. Betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter are joined by special guest James Weaver of Sports Info Solution. Together they discuss the picks they loved and hated, including the Kansas City Chiefs trading up for Mansoor Delane, the Las Vegas Raiders taking Fernando Mendoza, and David Bailey landing with the New York Jets. Plus, our duo discuss if the Cleveland Browns are ready to make a run, cover the Jacksonville Jaguars' bizarre draft strategy, and Simon lets us know a few names that remain good values for Rookie of the Year. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:07:20 - BALTIMORE RAVENS DRAFT RECAP 0:11:15 - BUFFALO BILLS DRAFT RECAP 0:14:34 - CINCINNATI BENGALS DRAFT RECAP 0:17:00 - CLEVELAND BROWNS DRAFT RECAP 0:23:40 - DENVER BRONCOS DRAFT RECAP 0:25:00 - HOUSTON TEXANS DRAFT RECAP 0:27:00 - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS DRAFT RECAP 0:29:00 - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS DRAFT RECAP 0:31:00 - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS DRAFT RECAP 0:35:30 - LA CHARGERS DRAFT RECAP 0:42:55 - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS DRAFT RECAP 0:47:50 - DOLPHINS, NEW YORK JETS & PATRIOTS DRAFT RECAP 0:52:35 - PITTSBURGH STEELERS DRAFT RECAP 0:56:45 - TENNESSEE TITANS DRAFT 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: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we dive into the NFL Draft selection of every team in a special two-part episode, starting with the NFC in this episode, sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHARPORSQUARE and use SHARPORSQUARE at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Today betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter discuss the picks they loved and hated, including the L.A. Rams trading up for Ty Simpson, the Arizona Cardinals paying dearly for Jeremiyah Love, and Caleb Downs going to the Dallas Cowboys.  Plus, our duo argue whether New York Giants coach John Harbaugh is overrated, cover the San Francisco 49ers' incoherent draft strategy, and Simon informs us that the Green Bay Packers could snag A.J. Brown in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles instead of the New England Patriots. #Volume 0:00:00 - START 0:04:00 - ARIZONA CARDINALS DRAFT RECAP 0:06:02 - ATLANTA FALCONS DRAFT RECAP 0:08:02 - CAROLINA PANTHERS DRAFT RECAP 0:10:20 - CHICAGO BEARS DRAFT RECAP 0:13:22 - DALLAS COWBOYS DRAFT RECAP 0:16:12 - DETROIT LIONS DRAFT RECAP 0:19:55 - GREEN BAY PACKERS DRAFT RECAP 0:22:00 - LOS ANGELES RAMS DRAFT RECAP 0:23:50 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS DRAFT RECAP 0:25:50 - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS DRAFT RECAP 0:27:50 - NEW YORK GIANTS DRAFT RECAP 0:34:00 - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES DRAFT RECAP 0:39:00 - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS DRAFT RECAP 0:42:00 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS DRAFT RECAP 0:45:00 - TAMPA BAY BUCS DRAFT RECAP 0:48:00 - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS DRAFT 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: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of America's most cherished Rites of Spring, the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby is this Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. This is the perfect event for sports fans and gamblers looking to turn a small investment into a big payday, with limitless opportunities and a massive parimutuel pool. To help them build some winning Kentucky Derby slips, betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome back one of their favorite annual guests, effervescent horse racing handicapper Mike Conti.  Together they discuss what makes "The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports" unique as both a sporting event and betting bonanza, and how to approach betting a race of this magnitude. Mike Conti provides guidance on how to wisely build your exactas and trifecta tickets and manage your bankroll, and which thoroughbred horses he will be tossing from consideration. Top contenders Renegade, Commandment, Further Ado, Chief Wallabee, and The Puma will be in the starting gate for this Run For The Roses, and famous trainers Todd Pletcher and Bob Baffert are once again in the mix. We also get our guests's expert picks and predictions for the Kentucky Oaks, and several other races taking place at Churchill Downs on both Friday and Derby Day. Plus, a fascinating breakdown of how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the horseracing side of parimutuel betting. #Volume  0:00:00 - START 0:08:00 - HOW A.I. IS REVOLUTIONIZING HORSE RACING 0:18:00 - WHAT MAKES THE KENTUCKY DERBY UNIQUE 0:26:57 - FAVORITE DERBY LONGSHOT HORSES 0:29:19 - KENTUCKY DERBY BEST BETS & EXACTAS -- 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 2026 NFL Draft is a wrap! From Fernando Mendoza to Mr. Irrelevant, this year's Draft leaves much to discuss in this episode, sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHARPORSQUARE and use SHARPORSQUARE at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics.Betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome back NFL Draft betting guru Derek Brown of FantasyPros to discuss the betting results of their favorite picks and predictions, including Ty Simpson's first round shocker to the L.A. Rams, Jeremiyah Love's new contract with the Arizona Cardinals, and Caleb Downs sliding to the Dallas Cowboys.Today our trio judge the best and worst NFL Draft performances, look at who got the most bang for their Draft buck, which teams seemed incoherent in their strategy, and 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 waiting is over! The 2026 NFL Draft starts TONIGHT in Pittsburgh, as betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome back NFL Draft betting guru Derek Brown of FantasyPros to discuss their final player props, betting picks and predictions for the first round and beyond.Today our trio looks at the final offerings in the NFL Drafter betting market, along with analyzing any potential trades. Plus, we hear the speculation regarding Alabama QB Ty Simpson, who is now the odds-on favorite to be drafted by the Arizona Cardinals. We also hear about Ohio State wideout Carnell Tate, Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Caleb Downs, the Houston Texans’ draft plans, 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 2026 NFL Draft starts Thursday in Pittsburgh, with fans and gamblers growing more and more invested as the first round approaches. Betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome back NFL Draft betting guru Derek Brown of FantasyPros to discuss the betting market and give out their favorite picks and predictions. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHARPORSQUARE and use SHARPORSQUARE at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Today our trio examines the impact of the Dexter Lawrence trade between the New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals, along with the potential for Alabama QB Ty Simpson to go in the first round to the Arizona Cardinals. Plus, we hear more picks and predictions from Derek and Simon about Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love as a potential Top 5 selection, and the the draft stocks of players like Carson Beck, Akheem Mesidor, Spencer Fano, and more. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:07:30 - DEXTER LAWRENCE TRADE IMPACT 0:11:14 - SHEMAR STEWART BENGALS FLASHBACK 0:17:27 - PLAYER EXACT TEAM DRAFT BETS 0:28:10 - 2026 NFL DRAFT BEST 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.

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is now one week away, as betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome back NFL Draft betting guru Derek Brown of FantasyPros. As new betting options continue to emerge, today our trio examines the impact of the latest draft news on the market overall. University of Miami defensive end Reuben Bain has become embroiled in a controversy surrounding a fatal car crash from 2024, with timing reminiscent of Laremy Tunsil's draft saga 10 years ago. We also have prices posted on Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson's landing spot in the draft, with 20 teams currently listed at 100-1 odds or higher. Plus, we hear more picks and predictions from Derek and Simon as sportsbook operators prepare to open the floodgates of NFL Draft props. #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 NBA Play-In Tournament tips off tonight, paving the way for the official start of the NBA Playoffs this Saturday. Joining us to discuss all things betting in the NBA Playoffs is the host of Hoops Tonight and our Volume podcast colleague Jason Timpf! Jason joins betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter to break down the four established matchups in the first round. In the Eastern Conference those matchups include Jalen Brunson and his New York Knicks facing the Atlanta Hawks, after a Play-In Tournament showdown between the Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets, led by star rookie Kon Knueppel. In the Western Conference we have Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, along with LeBron James and Luka Doncic leading the Los Angeles Lakers against the heavily-favored Houston Rockets with Kevin Durant. Jason provides his analysis on whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder can repeat as champions, and whether Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have what it takes to dethrone them out West. Plus, exotic wagers, futures picks, and more! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:14:08 - NBA PLAY-IN TOURNAMENT BEST BETS 0:27:21 - NEW YORK KNICKS VS. ATLANTA HAWKS PREVIEW 0:44:35 - MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS. DENVER NUGGETS PREVIEW --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.

Best-selling author and longtime ESPN writer Seth Wickersham has become an expert on how NFL quarterbacks become elite and how professional teams evaluate the quarterback position. That expertise comes from years hearing it directly from NFL legends like Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, Sean Payton, Steve Young, and others.Today, hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome back Seth to discuss his take on the 2026 NFL Draft class of quarterbacks, including Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, Alabama’s Ty Simpson, and LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier. We also hear about his experiences as an embedded reporter with the Denver Broncos throughout last season's playoff run, which led to some incredible moments involving quarterback Bo Nix. They also tackle "helmet scouting," system quarterbacks, how opposing coaches bait star quarterbacks in big games, and so much more. #Volume -- All Lines courtesy of 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 2026 NFL Draft approaches as host Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome back NFL Draft betting expert Derek Brown of FantasyPros.Before the Las Vegas Raiders are "on the clock" with the No. 1 overall pick in Pittsburgh on April 23rd, our trio looks for gambling value as a few new betting markets continue to leak out. Today they examine player prop bets and make their picks and predictions on what to expect in the weeks ahead. Plus, we hear more about the smartest strategies on how to approach this unique betting event, as sportsbook operators begin to open the floodgates before the chaos of Draft Night. #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 Final Four is set! The final weekend of the 2026 Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament tips off this Saturday as the Illinois Fighting Illini face the UConn Huskies, while the Michigan Wolverines square off against the Arizona Wildcats. Betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome back college basketball bettor Joshua "Duck" Nunn of the Big Bets On Campus podcast to break the games down for our gambling audience. Duck provides his best bets for the Final Four, including college basketball picks and predictions for coach Tommy Lloyd and his Arizona Wildcats, who enter the Final Four as top-seeded underdogs against Michigan and coach Dusty May. Plus, can Illinois coach Brad Underwood get the best of UConn coach Dan Hurley after the Huskies' emotional buzzer-beater victory over the Duke Blue Devils? Who will win in a battle of Andrej Stojakovic versus Alex Karaban? Can Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg get the better of Arizona's Ivan Kharchenkov and Jaden Bradley? Plus, we also recap the Sweet 16 and Elite 8, which saw our experts nail both their underdog picks on the Tennessee Volunteers and Iowa Hawkeyes. Listen in for everything you need to bet smarter on the Final Four! #Volume 0:00:00 - START 0:03:00 - DUKE VS. UCONN ELITE 8 RECAP 0:14:32 - ILLINOIS VS. UCONN FINAL FOUR PREVIEW 0:21:30 - MICHIGAN VS. ARIZONA FINAL FOUR PREVIEW -- 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 just three weeks NFL fans will witness the first pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, which takes place in Pittsburgh on April 23rd. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is the presumed No. 1 overall pick for the Las Vegas Raiders, but after that chaos awaits for fans and gamblers alike! Host Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome NFL Draft betting expert Derek Brown of BettingPros. Derek is the co-host of the FantasyPros Football Podcast on The Volume, and has bet and tracked the NFL Draft since markets were first made widely available in 2019. He kicks off our coverage of this year's draft, and provides a look at the current betting landscape. What player prop bets are available now? What gambling offerings can we expect in the weeks ahead? How has the betting market around the NFL Draft changed and evolved in recent years? Plus, we hear about the best strategies for how to approach this unique betting event, as sportsbook operators remain skittish and team draft information still at a premium. #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 second week of the 2026 Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament tips off with the Sweet 16 on Thursday and Friday, as teams look to punch their tickets to Elite 8 weekend. Betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome back college basketball bettor Joshua "Duck" Nunn of the Big Bets On Campus podcast. Duck provides his best bets for the Sweet 16, including college basketball picks and predictions for underdogs like Iowa Hawkeyes and Texas Longhorns, and how to play the futures betting market after the Duke Blue Devils struggles in the opening rounds. Will the mighty Houston Cougars finally win another championship? Which coaches are primed for even better jobs next season? And can the Tennessee Volunteers pull off more upsets this week? Listen in for everything you need to bet smarter on the Sweet 16! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:08:56 - MARCH MADNESS RECAP 0:18:00 - MARCH MADNESS FUTURES BETS 0:20:30 - COLLEGE BASKETBALL COACHING MOVES 0:25:40 - THURSDAY SWEET 16 BEST BETS 0:32:00 - FRIDAY SWEET 16 BEST BETS 0:36:00 - SWET 16 UPSETS & UNDERDOG 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.

Spring is in the air and that means Opening Day of the 2026 Major League Baseball season is finally here! Betting expert Chad Millman and professional sports bettor Simon Hunter return to talk all things betting for across MLB, welcoming Payoff Pitch podcast host Sean Zerillo back to the show! Together Chad and Simon talk to their favorite baseball analytics guru about Shohei Ohtani and the juggernaut Los Angeles Dodgers, and whether anyone in the National League can stop them from winning another World Series. We also hear about the mysterious changes to the baseballs themselves across Major League Baseball, and the impact that has on gamblers, fans and teams alike. Plus, we get futures bets from Zerillo for all those looking for action across the entire season, including player milestones, Manager of the Year, Rookie of the Year, pitcher win totals, and much more. Is New York Yankees star Aaron Judge's home run total fraudulent? Are the Pittsburgh Pirates more to blame than the Dodgers for the current state of baseball? And what are the best bets for Opening Day this Thursday? All these questions answered, plus all the baseball picks and predictions you desire on today's episode! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:08:12 - THE AI REVOLUTION IN BASEBALL BETTING 0:15:30 - LOS ANGELES DODGERS SEASON PREVIEW 0:24:40 - NATIONAL LEAGUE BETTING PREVIEW 0:26:00 - MLB MANAGER OF THE YEAR BEST BET 0:32:07 - MYSTERIOUS BASEBALL CONTROVERSY 0:39:30 - MLB FUTURES BEST BETS 0:50:47 - BEST BETS FOR MLB OPENING DAY -- 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.

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.

The kickoff of the 2026 NFL Playoffs Divisional round is almost here, and betting expert Chad Millman is joined by professional sports gambler Simon Hunter! Before loyal Hoosier alum Chad Millman flies to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami for the College Football Playoff National Championship game, he joins pro gambler Simon Hunter to discuss all things betting in the Divisional round of the NFL Playoffs! Plus, we hear their reactions to the news that Pittsburgh Steelers head coach has stepped down after nearly 20 years in the Steel City. Then we hear Chad and Simon provide initial betting picks and predictions for the Divisional round 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/ Today's betting coverage starts with two huge Saturday matchups, as Josh Allen and the wounded Buffalo Bills go to Mile High to face Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos. On Saturday night, gamblers experience an NFC West showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks. Can Brock Purdy and coach Kyle Shanahan get the better of quarterback Sam Darnold? Sunday slate betting picks and predictions cover the up-and-down quarterback C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans, who head to Foxboro to take on Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. We also hear the latest betting analysis of Sunday night's game between likely NFL MVP Matt Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams, who travel to arctic Soldier Field for a showdown with quarterback Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears in the Windy City. And finally the duo welcomes on friend of the show Joshua "Duck" Nunn, a college football handicapper and co-host of the Big Bets On Campus podcast. Together they discuss the game from every betting angle, and provide the latest betting market information from Florida's only legal sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet. All their final and official betting picks, all in one fast-paced episode! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:05:30 - REACTION TO MIKE TOMLIN STEPPING DOWN FROM PITTSBURGH STEELERS 0:10:42 - SHARP CALLS 0:14:30 - BUFFALO BILLS VS. DENVER BRONCOS 0:24:06 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 0:35:15 - HOUSTON TEXANS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 0:39:15 - LOS ANGELES RAMS VS. CHICAGO BEARS 0:49:00 - UNDERDOG PARLAY AND BIGGEST BETS 0:56:30 - INDIANA HOOSIERS VS. MIAMI HURRICANES -- 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.