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Yesterday · 1 hr 3 min
SHARP NFL Week 3 Bets - Patriots-Jaguars, Texans-Colts and more
NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter narrow down their picks as they get back on track in our FREE Sharp or Square $25,000 Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest. Viewers can compete for their shot at our $10,000 first place prize, so if you haven't signed up yet visit our contest website right away! Everyone's lowest scores are dropped after Week 5, so you haven't miss your FREE chance at huge cash prizes! The action continues with our SHARP CALLS segment, as Simon hears from his fellow professional bettors. Plus we get our Brass Balls Trade of the Week presented by Polymarket, taking aim at Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers visiting Josh Allen and the dangerous Buffalo Bills. We continue down the NFL slate, providing best bets, picks, and predictions on Thursday's Lambeau Field game between the winless Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers led by Jordan Love. They break down Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles battling the Chicago Bears, with quarterback Caleb Williams dealing with a hamstring injury and Case Keenum taking control. We also hear about Geno Smith and the New York Jets taking on a well-rested Detroit Lions team led by Jared Goff. We hear about sharp bettors who had backed Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs now switching sides to the lowly Miami Dolphins at home. Also discussed today from a gambling perspective are Trevor Lawrence and Drake Maye matching up in New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, and the defending champion Seattle Seahawks against the Washington Commanders and Marcus Mariota. We also hear about Jameis Winston leading the New York Giants against the horrendous Tennessee Titans, and of course a huge game between Matthew Stafford and Bo Nix as the Los Angeles Rams visit the Denver Broncos on Sunday night. All the sharpest picks and predictions as NFL Week 3 marches on! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:09:00 - SHARP CALLS 0:13:30 - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VS. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 0:16:20 - TENNESSEE TITANS VS. NEW YORK GIANTS 0:18:00 - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS. WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 0:21:45 - LOS ANGELES CHARGERS VS. BUFFALO BILLS 0:30:00 - CAROLINA PANTHERS VS. CLEVELAND BROWNS 0:34:30 - HOUSTON TEXANS VS. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 0:38:30 - NEW YORK JETS VS. DETROIT LIONS 0:39:45 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS VS. TAMPA BAY BUCS 0:48:20 - ARIZONA CARDINALS VS. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 0:52:00 - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS VS. MIAMI DOLPHINS 0:56:00 - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS VS. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 0:59:30 - LA RAMS VS. DENVER BRONCOS 1:01:40 - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES VS. CHICAGO BEARS 1:06:10 - UNDERDOG MONEYLINE PARLAY 1:08:30 - FAVORITES MONEYLINE PARLAY 1:11:00 - BALTIMORE RAVENS VS. DALLAS COWBOYS 1:13:15 - SURVIVOR POOL PICK OF THE WEEK 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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Tuesday · 1 hr 18 min
NFL WEEK 3 BETTING PREVIEW: Falcons-Packers, Chargers-Bills, Ravens-Cowboys and more
Think you know football? Sign up NOW for the FREE Sharp or Square $25,000 Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest and compete for YOUR shot at our $10,000 first place prize! If you haven't signed up yet, your Week 2 score is dropped from the contest, so you haven't missed your chance! Sign up NOW to make your picks at https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/ Today betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter preview all 16 games on the NFL slate, providing their best bets, picks, and predictions. They begin with Thursday's Lambeau Field game between the struggling Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers, as quarterback Jordan Love looks to keep his Packers team on track. We also get the debut of new Buffalo Bills jerseys as early MVP contender Josh Allen welcomes the winless Los Angeles Chargers to town. The action continues with a showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears, with quarterback Caleb Williams now hampered by a hamstring injury. We also hear the weekly Chad's Choice game prediction, as well as their Simon Says selection, presented by Polymarket. Will coach Aaron Glenn and the New York Jets pick up another win in Detroit again Jared Goff and the Lions? And can Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs throttle the lowly Miami Dolphins in humid conditions? Also discussed today from a gambling perspective is the future of the Washington Commanders without star Jayden Daniels, as they face the defending champion Seattle Seahawks, who might welcome back injured quarterback Sam Darnold. We get their picks and predictions for Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, who battle Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil. We also hear about Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo, who lead the New York Giants against the dreadful Tennessee Titans, and of course a huge game between the Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos on Sunday night. So much to cover as NFL Week 3 gets underway! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:07:00 - ATLANTA FALCONS VS. GREEN BAY PACKERS 0:12:00 - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VS. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 0:19:30 - TENNESSEE TITANS VS. NEW YORK GIANTS 0:24:00 - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS VS. MIAMI DOLPHINS 0:27:00 - CINCINNATI BENGALS VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS 0:32:30 - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS. WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 0:35:40 - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS VS. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 0:44:20 - LOS ANGELES CHARGERS VS. BUFFALO BILLS 0:50:00 - CAROLINA PANTHERS VS. CLEVELAND BROWNS 0:53:15 - NEW YORK JETS VS. DETROIT LIONS 0:57:00 - HOUSTON TEXANS VS. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 1:02:15 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS VS. TAMPA BAY BUCS 1:08:50 - ARIZONA CARDINALS VS. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 1:11:45 - BALTIMORE RAVENS VS. DALLAS COWBOYS 1:15:20 - LA RAMS VS. DENVER BRONCOS 1:20:00 - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES VS. CHICAGO BEARS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday · 46 min
NFL Week 2 Reactions: Vikings-Bears, Eagles-Titans and more
Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive into some brutal betting results from NFL Week 2. They check in on the gambling action after a complete day of NFL action. Plus, we get all their early NFL Week 3 picks, predictions, best bets, and leans. Games recapped today include Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers' battle with the Atlanta Falcons, Joe Burrow and the Bengals against C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texas, plus a drenched Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. the lowly Cleveland Browns. We hear about the Jayden Daniels injury during the Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys game, the New York Jets hosting Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers, and of course the much-anticipated Carson Wentz vs. Caleb Williams showdown before a disastrous injury derailed the Bears. Plus, we hear about the Sunday Night Football game between the Indianapolis Colts and Kansas City Chiefs, as Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce look to turn back the clock again vs. quarterback Daniel Jones & running back Jonathan Taylor. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:04:00 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS VS. CHICAGO BEARS REACTIONS 0:09:50 - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES VS. TENNESSEE TITANS REACTIONS 0:15:00 - GREEN BAY PACKERS VS. NEW YORK JETS REACTIONS 0:23:40 - PITTSBURGH STEELERS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS REACTIONS 0:28:00 - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS VS. DALLAS COWBOYS REACTIONS 0:32:15 - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS VS. BALTIMORE RAVENS REACTIONS 0:36:45 - CLEVELAND BROWNS VS. TAMPA BAY BUCS REACTIONS 0:43:50 - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS VS. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS REACTIONS 0:45:15 - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS. DENVER BRONCOS REACTIONS 0:51:04 - EARLY NFL WEEK 3 BETTING LEANS 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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Sunday · 29 min
FINAL NFL WEEK 2 Bets: Vikings-Bears, Packers-Jets and more
Sunday NFL Week 2 kickoff is almost here! That means fans and gamblers are standing by to hear betting experts deliver their final five against the spread picks for their FREE Sharp or Square $25,000 Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest! This big money NFL contest starts at 1pm ET TODAY, so sign up NOW to make your picks and compete for prizes at https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/ Chad Millman and Simon Hunter finish up their last best bets and predictions this week, with a long look at hampered quarterback Daniel Jones and his Indianapolis Colts visiting Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. They also lean towards Carson Wentz and the Minnesota Vikings as they face Caleb Williams and the supercharged Chicago Bears. What about Geno Smith and the New York Jets taking on Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers? Will Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders get some love as underdogs against Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys? We also hear their takes on Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo, who lead the New York Giants against Matthew Stafford and the winless Los Angeles Rams. And listeners of the show will already know how they feel about Aaron Rodgers and the underdog Pittsburgh Steelers in Foxboro, facing a suddenly inconsistent Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens could look unstoppable against Tyler Shough and the Orleans Saints... but will they make their final five? Dive in NOW for their final and official contests picks, all in one fast-paced episode! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:34:40 - OFFICIAL WEEK 2 CONTEST PICKS 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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September 17 · 1 hr 9 min
SHARP NFL Week 2 Bets - Packers-Jets, Vikings-Bears & more
NFL Week 2 is almost here as betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter announce the return of their FREE Sharp or Square $25,000 Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest! This big money NFL contest is back for a 4th consecutive season, so sign up NOW to make your picks and compete for prizes at https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/ Today our duo provides their picks and predictions for games Sunday and Monday, along with their best bet for tonight's showdown between quarterbacks Jared Goff and former NFL MVP Josh Allen as the Buffalo Bills open their new stadium against the Detroit Lions. The action continues with their Brass Balls Trade of the Week presented by Polymarket, taking aim at a rusty Daniel Jones and his Indianapolis Colts visiting Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. The action a breakdown of the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears, MVP candidate Caleb Williams battles unlikely starter Carson Wentz. We also hear about Geno Smith and the New York Jets taking on Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers, along with Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders against Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys. We do a round of Sharp Calls, where professional bettors let Simon know their feelings on Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo leading the New York Giants against the Los Angeles Rams with an injured Myles Garrett. They also have strong opinions on Aaron Rodgers and the underdog Pittsburgh Steelers traveling to face Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. And lots of bettors and fans alike want to know what side to bet when Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens welcome the New Orleans Saints. We also get Simon's biggest bets of the week, their underdog moneyline parlay, Chad's Discord Grouper of the Week, and more! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:04:00 - NFL PICK 'EM CONTEST RETURN 0:07:00 - SHARP CALLS 0:08:25 - GREEN BAY PACKERS VS. NEW YORK JETS 0:15:50 - CAROLINA PANTHER VS. ATLANTA FALCONS 0:22:55 - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES VS. TENNESSEE TITANS 0:29:09 - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS VS. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 0:39:00 - CINCINNATI BENGALS VS. HOUSTON TEXANS 0:43:40 - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS VS. BALTIMORE RAVENS 0:47:50 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS VS. CHICAGO BEARS 0:55:35 - PITTSBURGH STEELERS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 1:59:40 - JACKSONSVILLE JAGUARS VS. DENVER BRONCOS 1:06:45 - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS. ARIZONA CARDINALS 1:12:45 - UNDERDOG MONEYLINE PARLAY 1:13:45 - FAVORITES MONEYLINE PARLAY 1:15:15 - SIMON'S BIGGEST BETS 1:18:15 - SURVIVOR POOL PICK OF THE WEEK Polymarket is for customers 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. Subscribe to Sharp or Square for sports trading advice from 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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September 16 · 7 min
FREE $25,000 Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest: Sign Up NOW & Compete For Cash
Announcing the FREE Sharp or Square $25K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest! Sign up now at https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/ and make five picks against the spread every week this NFL season, and compete for our $10,000 first place cash prize! For the fourth consecutive season, sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon are delivering a huge, totally free contest for their audience, who will compete against them for their share of $25,000 in cash prizes! No purchase necessary, no tricks, no strings attached! Starting this Sunday for NFL Week 2, just make your picks against-the-spread every week, answer a tiebreaker question, and sweat along with our audience all NFL season. When the contest concludes after NFL Week 18, the top 10 finishers receive cash prizes, with a first place prize of $10,000, second place prize of $6,000, and third place prize of $3,000. And it's all absolutely free to enter. You just need to be 21+ and a U.S. resident to play (excluding Hawaii, Utah, and Connecticut). Just visit https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/ right now to enter and read all the details. Sign up by September 26th for your best chance at a first place finish! 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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September 15 · 1 hr 24 min
NFL WEEK 2 BETTING PREVIEW: Lions-Bills, Vikings-Bears & more
It's back! The FREE Sharp or Square $25,000 Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest returns, as betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter deliver their big money NFL contest for a 4th consecutive season, starting in NFL Week 2. Sign up NOW to make your picks and compete for prizes at https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/ Our duo also previews all 16 games on the NFL slate, providing their best bets, picks, and predictions. They begin with Thursday's game between Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions facing Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, as they open a brand new stadium for the first time since the Nixon administration. The action continues with a showdown between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears, as Windy City MVP candidate Caleb Williams faces backup-turned-hero Carson Wentz. We also hear the weekly Chad's Choice game prediction, as well as their Simon Says selection, presented by Polymarket. Will Geno Smith and the New York Jets continue to soar against Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers? And can Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs pick up where they left off Monday when they face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night? Also discussed today from a gambling perspective is a NFC East divisional game, as Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders face Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys. We also hear about Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo, who lead the New York Giants to Los Angeles to face reigning MVP Matthew Stafford and the Rams. Can Aaron Rodgers keep the Pittsburgh Steelers winning as they travel face Drake Maye and the New England Patriots? And will Lamar Jackson and the rampaging Baltimore Ravens steamroll the New Orleans Saints in Charm City? All these questions answered and more as Week 2 gets underway! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:07:00 - NFL PICK 'EM CONTEST RETURN 0:14:30 -DETROIT LIONS VS BUFFALO BILLS 0:19:30 - CLEVELAND BROWNS VS. TAMPA BAY BUCS 0:24:15 - GREEN BAY PACKERS VS. NEW YORK JETS 0:28:20 - PITTSBURGH STEELERS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 0:36:18 - CAROLINA PANTHER VS. ATLANTA FALCONS 0:41:15 - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES VS. TENNESSEE TITANS 0:46:35 - CINCINNATI BENGALS VS. HOUSTON TEXANS 0:50:40 - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS VS. BALTIMORE RAVENS 0:60:10 - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS VS. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS 1:04:40 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS VS. CHICAGO BEARS 1:09:45 - JACKSONSVILLE JAGUARS VS. DENVER BRONCOS 1:13:55 - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS VS. DALLAS COWBOYS 1:16:55 - MIAMI DOLPHINS VS. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 1:24:10 - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS. ARIZONA CARDINALS 1:28:05 - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS VS. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 1:32:00 - NEW YORK GIANTS VS. LOS ANGELES RAMS Polymarket is for customers 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. 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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September 14 · 39 min
NFL Week 1 Reactions - Packers-Vikings, Bills-Texans & more
The first Sunday of the NFL regular season is almost complete, and Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive into their betting results from NFL Week 1. They check in on the gambling action after a complete day of NFL action. Plus, we get all their early NFL Week 2 picks, predictions, best bets and leans. Games recapped today include Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers' battle with Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears, Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills facing the Houston Texas, Tampa Bay Buccaneers versus the Cincinnati Bengals, Washington Commanders squaring off against their divisional rival Philadelphia Eagles, the New York Jets against Tennessee Titans and more. Plus, we hear about the Sunday Night Football game between Dak Prescott's Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:04:00 - NFL WEEK 1 REACTIONS 0:35:00 - HERO OF THE WEEK 0:37:00 - SHAME ON YOU 0:39:40 - EARLY WEEK 2 BETTING LEANS 0:41:40 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS VS. CHICAGO BEARS PREVIEW Polymarket is for customers 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. Subscribe to Sharp or Square for sports trading advice and predictions from 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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September 13 · 24 min
FINAL NFL WEEK 1 Bets: Gambling Picks & Predictions
Sunday NFL Week 1 kickoff approaches for fans and gamblers alike, so our betting expert hosts deliver their final five against the spread contest picks. Chad Millman and Simon Hunter finish up their last best bets and predictions this week, zeroing in on Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers against Caleb Williams the Chicago Bears, along with Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the Atlanta Falcons. Plus, we hear them lock in their final decision on the Sunday night game between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants, plus the debut of quarterback Kyler Murray as the Minnesota Vikings host Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers. Will Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers make their final five picks against the Cincinnati Bengals? What about Patrick Mahomes' return for the Kansas City Chiefs against Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football? Dive in NOW for their final and official betting picks, all in one fast-paced episode! #Volume 0:00:00 - START 0:01:00 - TAMPA BAY BUCS VS. CINCINNATI BENGALS 0:03:30 - CLEVELAND BROWNS VS. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 0:06:20 - ATLANTA FALCONS VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS 0:09:15 - BUFFALO BILLS VS. HOUSTON TEXANS 0:13:15 - CHICAGO BEARS VS. CAROLINA PANTHERS 0:16:00 - MIAMI DOLPHINS VS. LAS VEGAS RAIDERS 0:17:00 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS VS. GREEN BAY PACKERS 0:19:20 - DALLAS COWBOYS VS. NEW YORK GIANTS Polymarket is for customers 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. Subscribe to Sharp or Square for sports trading advice from 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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September 10 · 58 min
SHARP NFL Week 1 Bets - Picks, Predictions & Betting Strategies
Sunday kickoff for NFL Week 1 is looming, and betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to preview the games they're looking to bet across the entire slate. Together our duo gives their picks and predictions for Sunday and Monday, along with their best bet for tonight's showdown between quarterbacks Brock Purdy and NFL MVP Matthew Stafford as the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams square off in Australia. The action continues with their Brass Balls Trade of the Week in the Miami Dolphins game in Las Vegas to face the Raiders, as young Malik Willis looks to outmaneuver the veteran Kirk Cousins. We also hear a breakdown of the Chicago Bears vs. Carolina Panthers game, with budding superstar Caleb Williams looking to cover the spread against Bryce Young. Also discussed today through a betting lens is a Sunday Night Football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants, as gunslinger Jaxson Dart looks to start a new season strong for new coach John Harbaugh. Plus, we hear about Patrick Mahomes as a small favorite on Monday Night Football, as the Kansas City Chiefs face Bo Nix and his division rival Denver Broncos. Then they ask whether Aaron Rodgers and new coach Mike McCarthy will win their first game reunited for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they host the Atlanta Falcons? And will former MVP Josh Allen and the favored Buffalo Bills win on the road against C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans? We also get Simon's biggest bets of the week, their underdog moneyline parlay, Chad's Discord Grouper of the Week, and more! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:10:45 - SHARP CALLS 0:14:35 - NEW YORK JETS VS. TENNESSEE TITANS 0:16:30 - TAMBA BAY BUCS VS. CINCINNATI BENGALS 0:23:10 - CHICAGO BEARS VS. CAROLINA PANTHERS 0:26:40 - MIAMI DOLPHINS VS. LAS VEGAS RAIDRS 0:31:40 - CLEVELAND BROWNS VS. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 0:42:25 - ATLANTA FALCONS VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS 0:46:40 - BUFFALO BILLS VS. HOUSTON TEXANS 0:50:50 - GREEN BAY PACKERS VS. MINNESOTA VIKINGS 0:58:12 - DALLAS COWBOYS VS. NEW YORK GIANTS 1:03:48 - UNDERDOG MONEYLINE PARLAY 1:05:50 - FAVORITES MONEYLINE PARLAY 1:07:00 - SIMON'S BIGGEST BETS 1:09:40 - SURVIVOR POOL PICK OF THE WEEK Polymarket is for customers 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. Subscribe to Sharp or Square for sports trading advice and predictions from 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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September 8 · 1 hr 9 min
NFL WEEK 1 BETS: Patriots-Seahawks, 49ers-Rams, Packers-Vikings, Bears-Panthers, Cowboys-Giants
NFL football is back! Betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to preview all 16 games on the NFL Week 1 slate, providing their best bets, picks, and predictions starting with Wednesday's special Super Bowl rematch between Drake Maye and the New England Patriots facing Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks. The action continues with Thursday's showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in Australia, as MVP candidate Christian McCaffrey faces a revamped defense led by sack king Myles Garrett. We also hear the weekly Chad's Choice game prediction, as well as their Simon Says selection on the Chicago Bears vs. Carolina Panthers game, presented by Polymarket. Will Bears star quarterback Caleb Williams struggle in the Carolina humidity? Also discussed today from a gambling perspective is a Sunday Night Football game between Dak Prescott's Dallas Cowboys against the New York Giants, led by young gunslinger Jaxson Dart. Will Patrick Mahomes' return to action for the Kansas City Chiefs get spoiled by Bo Nix and the surging Denver Broncos? Could Aaron Rodgers turn back the clock again for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they host the underdog Atlanta Falcons? And will Josh Allen and the road favorite Buffalo Bills get off to a hot start on the road against C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans? All these questions answered and more as Week 1 gets underway! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:03:30 - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VS. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 0:12:00 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS. LOS ANGELES RAMS 0:16:20 - NEW YORK JETS VS. TENNESSEE TITANS 0:20:30 - TAMBA BAY BUCS VS. CINCINNATI BENGALS 0:23:20 - CHICAGO BEARS VS. CAROLINA PANTHERS 0:31:15 - CLEVELAND BROWNS VS. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 0:36:45 - ATLANTA FALCONS VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS 0:40:18 - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS VS. DETROIT LIONS 0:42:20 - BALTIMORE RAVENS VS. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 0:45:50 - BUFFALO BILLS VS. HOUSTON TEXANS 0:48:30 - MIAMI DOLPHINS VS. LAS VEGAS RAIDRS 0:55:09 - ARIZONA CARDINALS VS. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS 0:57:40 - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS VS. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 1:02:45 - GREEN BAY PACKERS VS. MINNESOTA VIKINGS 1:06:25 - DALLAS COWBOYS VS. NEW YORK GIANTS 1:12:30 - DENVER BRONCOS VS. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Polymarket is for customers 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. Subscribe to Sharp or Square for sports trading advice and predictions from 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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September 3 · 57 min
NFL SEASON BEST BETS & FUTURES 2026
NFL Week 1 kickoff is almost here, so NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter deliver their best bets for the 2026 NFL season. Together they run through their top division and conference futures for the AFC and NFC, along with exact Super Bowl matchup longshot wagers. We also get their takes on the NFL Awards markets, including Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year and more. Will newly unretired Los Angeles Rams DT Aaron Donald win Comeback Player of the Year? Can his teammate Matthew Stafford win another Most Valuable Player trophy? So much betting value to be found before the games kickoff on Wednesday! We also get their picks and betting strategies for Statistical Leader categories, including some love for Luther Burden (Chicago Bears) and D.J. Moore (Buffalo Bills) to lead the NFL in receiving yards. They also provide a longshot bet on Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love, who could rise to the occasion without running back Josh Jacobs this season. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:16:30 - NFL DIVISIONAL / CONFERENCE FUTURES 0:35:20 - NFL AWARDS BETTING 0:43:45 - STATISTICAL LEADERS BEST BETS 0:55:00 - SUPER BOWL EXACTAS Polymarket is for customers 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. Subscribe to Sharp or Square for sports trading 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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September 1 · 1 hr 11 min
NFL FANTASY FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Player Rankings & Offseason Updates
After a wild offseason, NFL Week 1 is almost here! Fantasy football leagues are hosting their annual drafts, as managers look for the most impactful players. Today we examine the biggest NFL offseason moves for fantasy football players in a special 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. Friend of the show Derek Brown of FantasyPros joins NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to discuss Kyler Murray joining the Minnesota Vikings, Tua Tagovailoa signing with the Atlanta Falcons, and the Denver Broncos trading for wideout Jaylen Waddle. Fantasy owners will need to judge the impact of wideouts A.J. Brown and D.J. Moore as they head to the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills, respectively. Does Travis Hunter moving to full-time cornerback help the Jacksonville Jaguars win the AFC South? Will Kenneth Walker take the Kansas City Chiefs offense to new heights? And what will offensive guru Mike McDaniel do to the Los Angeles Chargers and quarterback Justin Herbert? We also hear Simon and Derek go through the first ten rounds of a typical NFL fantasy draft using the FantasyPros player rankings, discussing the players they are higher and lower on for every round. Everything listeners need to get ready for the 2026 NFL fantasy football season! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:09:40 - TOP 10 OFFSEASON NFL FANTASY MOVES 1:06:00 - NFL FANTASY DRAFT PLAYER RANKINGS 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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August 27 · 39 min
College Football Betting Preview & Week Zero Best Bets
The wait is over! Real football games kick off this Saturday as the 2026 college football season gets underway. Joining betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter is friend of the show and college football gambling fanatic Joshua "Duck" Nunn of the Big Bets On Campus Podcast. Together this trio talks all things betting in the world of college football this season, including what programs will be vying for the College Football Playoff. Are the Indiana Hoosiers the new superpower? Or will Notre Dame take their place as the best program in the state? Can a rebuilt Ohio State team dominate the Big Ten? We also hear about our totally free Sharp or Square Podcast $100,000 Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest, returning once again this NFL season! Plus, Duck provides his betting picks and predictions for this weekend's Week 0 slate, which includes UNC versus TCU in Ireland and Hawaii traveling to Stanford. Plenty of action to bet on for football fans, so let's dig in! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:06:40 - $100K PICK EM CONTEST RETURNS 0:08:00 - JOSHUA "DUCK" NUNN JOINS 0:18:50 - CFB NATIONAL TITLE CONTENDERS 0:40:00 - COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK ZERO BEST BETS 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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August 25 · 47 min
AFC EAST BETTING PREVIEW: Predictions for Bills, Dolphins, Patriots & Jets
Are the Buffalo Bills set to regress under new coach Joe Brady? Can the New England Patriots improve with new wideout A.J. Brown? How much better are the New York Jets? And just how bad will this Miami Dolphins team look like on the field? All these questions answered and more as NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter wrap up their annual eight-part division-by-division NFL previews with the AFC East. PLUS, we hear more about Chad's new book THE NUMBER, which is now available for online preorder at your favorite retailer. Preorder customers can access our brand-new Discord community, and receive an extra chapter not included in the book! Just visit ReadTheNumber.com for more information. Josh Allen has a new stadium and higher expectations heading into the 2026 NFL season. But many predict Drake Maye and the Patriots are the new kings of the division. And now that the Jets have settled on retread former NFL draft pick Geno Smith at quarterback, will they be in the running for the No. 1 overall pick next season? Plus, are the Dolphins intentionally throwing the season, or do they believe Malik Willis is their future franchise quarterback? We hear all of Chad and Simon's picks and predictions for the upcoming season, along with some division wagers to get every gambler excited about the 2026 NFL season. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:04:00 - PREORDER CHAD'S NEW BOOK 'THE NUMBER' 0:10:30 - AFC EAST SEASON PREVIEW 0:13:30 - BUFFALO BILLS SEASON PREVIEW 0:25:37 - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS SEASON PREVIEW 0:37:08 - NEW YORK JETS SEASON PREVIEW 0:48:10 - MIAMI DOLPHINS SEASON PREVIEW 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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August 20 · 36 min
NFC EAST BETTING PREVIEW: Predictions for Cowboys, Eagles, Giants & Commanders
Are the Dallas Cowboys ready for a playoff return with quarterback Dak Prescott? Can the Philadelphia Eagles improve without wideout A.J. Brown? How much better are the New York Giants under new coach John Harbaugh? And what will Jayden Daniels look like in Washington after missing all of last season for the Commanders? All these questions answered and more as NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter continue their annual eight-part division-by-division NFL previews with the NFC East. PLUS, we hear more about Chad's new book THE NUMBER, which is now available for online preorder at your favorite retailer. Preorder customers can access our brand-new Discord community, and receive an extra chapter not included in the book! Just visit ReadTheNumber.com for more information. Brian Schottenheimer will have higher expectations this season in Dallas, especially with a completely revamped defense. But many predict an uphill climb against back-to-back division champion Philadelphia, with Jalen Hurts ready to prove doubters wrong. And now that the Giants have jettisoned former head coach Brian Daboll and hired John Harbaugh, gambling expectations have climbed in the Meadowlands. But is Jaxson Dart ready to protect himself from injury this season? Plus, fans expect a healthy Jayden Daniels to return to his Rookie of the Year form with coach Dan Quinn. But a winning record in the NFC East is a lot to ask for this Commanders squad. We hear all of Chad and Simon's picks and predictions for the upcoming season, along with some exotic division wagers to get every gambler excited about the 2026 NFL season. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:04:00 - PREORDER CHAD'S NEW BOOK 'THE NUMBER' 0:06:00 - NFC EAST SEASON PREVIEW 0:06:40 - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES SEASON PREVIEW 0:19:55 - DALLAS COWBOYS SEASON PREVIEW 0:26:50 - NEW YORK GIANTS SEASON PREVIEW 0:36:10 - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS SEASON PREVIEW 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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August 18 · 42 min
NFC NORTH BETTING PREVIEW: Predictions for Packers, Bears, Lions & Vikings
Has the Super Bowl window closed on the Detroit Lions? Was the Micah Parsons trade a bust for the Green Bay Packers? All these questions answered and more by our NFL betting experts in a special 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. Will Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings work their magic on Kyler Murray? Will the Chicago Bears become the highest scoring offense in NFL history? PLUS, we hear more about Chad Millman's new book THE NUMBER, which is now available for online preorder at your favorite retailer. Preorder customers can access our brand-new Discord community, and receive an extra chapter not included in the book! Just visit ReadTheNumber.com for more information. Kyler Murray replaces J.J. McCarthy as the new quarterback of the Vikings. But many predict a losing season for the purple and gold. With an offseason full of misadventures, can Jared Goff and the Lions regain their elite form after a frustrating 2025? And Jordan Love has taken the Packers to three straight playoff appearances. Are they ready for a Super Bowl run? Or will Caleb Williams and a resurgent Bears team capture the North again this season? We hear all their picks and predictions for the upcoming season, along with some exotic division wagers to get every gambler excited about the 2026 NFL season. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:04:00 - PREORDER CHAD'S NEW BOOK 'THE NUMBER' 0:06:00 - AFC NORTH SEASON PREVIEW 0:07:30 - DETROIT LIONS SEASON PREVIEW 0:18:00 - CHICAGO BEARS SEASON PREVIEW 0:31:50 - GREEN BAY PACKERS SEASON PREVIEW 0:38:25 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS SEASON PREVIEW 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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August 13 · 40 min
AFC NORTH BETTING PREVIEW: Predictions for Ravens, Steelers, Browns & Bengals
Can new Baltimore coach Jesse Minter help the Ravens soar this season? Do the Cincinnati Bengals finally have the elite defense that's eluded them for years? With Mike Tomlin gone, what can the Pittsburgh faithful expect from native son Mike McCarthy in Steel City? And does it even matter who starts at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns? All these questions answered and more as NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter continue their annual eight-part division-by-division NFL previews with the AFC North. PLUS, we hear more about Chad's new book THE NUMBER, which is now available for online preorder at your favorite retailer. Preorder customers can access our brand new Discord community, and receive an extra chapter not included in the book! Just visit ReadTheNumber.com for more information. Joe Burrow is expected to be healthy and elite again this season for the Bengals. But many predict an incredible season ahead for Ravens' two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson. With Aaron Rodgers back under center, the Pittsburgh Steelers may finally be ready to win a playoff game for the first time in years. And Shedeur Sanders made a laughable Pro Bowl last season. Can he do it again in 2026? We hear all their picks and predictions for the upcoming season, along with some exotic division wagers to get every gambler excited about the 2026 NFL season. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:08:30 - PREORDER CHAD'S NEW BOOK 'THE NUMBER' 0:11:20 - BALTIMORE RAVENS SEASON PREVIEW 0:21:12 - CINCINNATI BENGALS SEASON PREVIEW 0:31:25 - PITTSBURGH STEELERS SEASON PREVIEW 0:40:20 - CLEVELAND BROWNS SEASON PREVIEW 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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August 11 · 43 min
AFC WEST BETTING PREVIEW: Raiders, Chiefs, Chargers & Broncos
Will Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs return to Super Bowl glory? Are the Los Angeles Chargers ready to make a leap with head coach Jim Harbaugh? Will the Denver Broncos build on the success of 2025 or fall back to Earth? And will Fernando Mendoza take the reins of the Las Vegas Raiders this season? NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive into one of the most competitive divisions in the league as they continue their annual eight-part division-by-division NFL previews. PLUS, we hear the long-awaited announcement of Chad's new book THE NUMBER, which is now available for online preorder at your favorite retailer. Preorder customers can access our brand new Discord community, and receive an extra chapter not included in the book! Just visit ReadTheNumber.com for more information. Bo Nix is recovering from injury looking to make Denver the No. 1 seed in the AFC again. But many predict a career season for Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert under new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. Plus, our duo dives into how professional sports bettors are handling these teams, especially a Las Vegas Raiders team that may start Kirk Cousins under center in Week 1. We also hear some picks and predictions for the upcoming season, along with some exotic division wagers to get every gambler excited about the 2026 NFL season. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:04:00 - CHAD'S NEW BOOK "THE NUMBER" 0:10:15 - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS SEASON PREVIEW 0:22:20 - LA CHARGERS SEASON PREVIEW 0:30:12 - DENVER BRONCOS SEASON PREVIEW 0:44:25 - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS SEASON PREVIEW 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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August 6 · 38 min
NFC WEST BETTING PREVIEW: Rams, 49ers, Cardinals & Seahawks Predictions
Can the Los Angeles Rams win another Super Bowl with Matthew Stafford and Myles Garrett? Are the San Francisco 49ers ready to rebound as coach Kyle Shanahan recovers from an offseason car accident? Can the Seattle Seahawks repeat as Super Bowl champions with the vindicated Sam Darnold under center? And just how horrendous will the Arizona Cardinals be this season? NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive into one of the best divisions in the league as they continue their annual eight-part division-by-division NFL previews. Matthew Stafford is the reigning NFL MVP. Can he stay healthy for a very dangerous L.A. Rams team? Many predict a big season for Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers, but the mighty Seattle Seahawks defense stands in their way. Our duo dives into how professional sports bettors are handling these teams, especially an Arizona Cardinals team that may be in full-blown tanking mode starting in Week 1. We also hear some picks and predictions for the upcoming season, along with some exotic division wagers to get every gambler excited about the 2026 NFL season. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:06:45 - NFC WEST PREVIEW 0:07:40 - ARIZONA CARDINALS PREVIEW 0:20:30 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS PREVIEW 0:29:45 - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS PREVIEW 0:39:00 - LOS ANGELES RAMS 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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