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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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MARCH MADNESS BETTING PREVIEW: NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions
Mar 1700:36:06Summary readyOne 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.
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Academy Awards Betting Preview with Michael Lasker
Mar 1300:52:04Summary readyIn 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.
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NFL Free Agency Reactions with Bill Barnwell
Mar 1000:57:25Summary readyNFL 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.
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Legend of Larry Bird: From Indiana State to NBA Glory with Keith O'Brien
Mar 500:44:39Summary readyLarry 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.
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EARLY 2026 NFL SEASON WIN TOTALS - Part 1
Mar 300:28:34Summary readyNFL 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.
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Milan Cortina Winter Games Update - Curling, USA Hockey, Eileen Gu and more
Feb 1900:32:06Summary readyThe 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.
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NBA Betting Update with Jason Timpf
Feb 1700:48:03Summary readyNBA 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.
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NFL Offseason Mailbag - Free Agent QBs, NFL Future Bets and more
Feb 1200:33:42Summary readyThe 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.
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Super Bowl LX Betting Recap & Reaction
Feb 1000:42:29Summary readyThe 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.
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Super Bowl Prop Bets and Longshots with Brandon Anderson
Feb 500:49:50Summary readySuper 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.
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