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Betting expert Chad Millman and professional sports gambler Simon Hunter dig into all the spreads for every game, all NFL season long, as they narrow down their five best bets. During football season they share their NFL picks, moneyline parlays, totals, survivor pool picks and more. And during the offseason, Chad and Simon share what the wiseguys are saying, and help you get a leg up on the competition across a variety of sports. So whether you're filling out NFL pool picks with your friends, heading to Las Vegas, or just a fanatic for the NFL Draft, preseason, and the 24/7 football news cycle, make Sharp or Square your best bet all year 'round.
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2026 NFL DRAFT Betting Picks & Predictions - Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love and more
Apr 2100:40:55Summary readyThe 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.
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NFL Draft Betting Update: Rueben Bain, Ty Simpson Odds & More
Apr 1600:42:41Summary readyThe 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.
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NBA PLAYOFFS BETTING PREVIEW with Jason Timpf
Apr 1400:39:06Summary readyThe 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.
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NFL Quarterback Evaluation with Seth Wickersham of ESPN
Apr 900:53:53Summary readyBest-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.
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NFL DRAFT Betting Update: More Prop Bets, Picks & Predictions
Apr 700:49:18Summary readyThe 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.
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FINAL FOUR BEST BETS: March Madness Picks | Arizona vs. Michigan, Illinois vs. UConn
Apr 200:28:55Summary readyThe 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.
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2026 NFL DRAFT GAMBLING KICK-OFF
Mar 3100:45:15Summary readyIn 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.
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SWEET 16 MARCH MADNESS Betting Preview: College Basketball Picks & Predictions
Mar 2600:34:53Summary readyThe 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.
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MLB SEASON BETTING PREVIEW: Opening Day Best Bets, Futures & More
Mar 2400:44:51Summary readySpring 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.
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NFL SEASON WIN TOTALS Part 2
Mar 1900:49:38Summary readyAfter 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.
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