Covering the Spread
A daily sports-betting podcast hosted by FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes and a rotating group of analysts, Covering the Spread outlines where you can find value at FanDuel Sportsbook when betting football, basketball, baseball, golf, NASCAR, and more.
Episodes
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are the favorites as golf heads to the final men's major of the year, The Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Can we bet either of them at their current odds, or does the value lie elsewhere? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break down the event, discussing their views on the favorites, which win bets they like, and other betting values they see at FanDuel Sportsbook.
The 2025 MLB Home Run Derby field includes some young, exciting stars who could put on a show. Where can we find betting value at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the event, discussing key trends from previous winners, his read on this year's contenders, and his favorite bets both to win and make the semifinals.
The NASCAR Cup Series hits the streets of Chicago this week for the Grant Park 165. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the event, discussing three top-five bets he likes before outlining his model's view of all eight matchups for the second round of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge.
Which NFL win total bets stand out for the 2025 season? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes do a snake draft of their favorite bets this year, picking six bets each at FanDuel Sportsbook. They run through their picks and why they lean that direction to see who will come out on top by the end of the year.
Golf's third major is set to tee off Thursday at Oakmont Country Club. Which bets stand out for the 2025 U.S. Open at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the keys to Oakmont, which golfers they think are the best bets to win, and other spots where they see value.
The final leg of horse racing's Triple Crown pits Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty in a rematch against Preakness winner Journalism. Which horse should we expect to come out on top in the 2025 Belmon Stakes? FanDuel Racing's Dubbs Anderson joins Jim Sannes to preview the race, discussing keys to Saratoga Race Course, his handicap of Journalism and Sovereignty, and his favorite bets for Saturday's race.
The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the NBA Finals as massive favorites to defeat the Indiana Pacers. What do the Pacers need to do to make the series competitive? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to preview the series, discussing her view of the matchup, which series-level bets she likes, and where she sees value for Game 1 at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Motorsports Christmas is this Sunday with the Monaco Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500, and Coca-Cola 600 all on the schedule. Where can we find betting value in Indy and Charlotte? The Action Network's Dr. Nick Giffen joins Jim Sannes to break down those two races, identifying his favorite bets for the Indy 500, whether Kyle Larson has a shot to win from the middle of the pack, and his read on the NASCAR Cup Series in Charlotte.
With no Sovereignty at the 2025 Preakness Stakes, Journalism is once again the heavy favorite on the morning line. Can we back Journalism at that number, or is the best value elsewhere? FanDuel TV's Christina Blacker joins Jim Sannes to preview the race, discussing the keys to Pimlico Race Course, her handicap of Journalism, and other horses she likes both in the Preakness but also in other races this weekend.
Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Bryson DeChambeau are all +700 or shorter to win this week's PGA Championship at FanDuel Sportsbook. Can we find any value in the favorites, or should we look elsewhere on the board? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing their read on the favorites, which outrights they like most, and other bets where they see value for Quail Hollow.
This weekend's UFC 315 features a pair of main events, headlined by Belal Muhammad versus Jack Della Maddalena. Which bets stand out there and across the rest of the card? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing his view of the headliner, how he's betting Valentina Shevchenko against Manon Fiorot, and which other moneylines and props he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.
With a month of action now in the books, what are the biggest takeaways from the 2025 MLB season? Rob Friedman -- Pitching Ninja -- joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to discuss his key takeaways, biggest surprises, and favorite Cy Young bets entering May at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Before Saturday's Kentucky Derby, the fillies hit the turf Friday for the Kentucky Oaks. Which horses should we consider backing at Churchill Downs? FanDuel Racing's Christina Blacker joins Jim Sannes to discuss keys to betting the Oaks, her read on Good Cheer as a prohibitive favorite, and her favorite bets for the race.
The field is set, and the post draw has been competed for the 151st Kentucky Derby. Which horses stand out for Saturday's race? FanDuel Racing's Christina Blacker joins Jim Sannes to preview the race, discussing her horse-racing process, her view of the favorite in Journalism, and which horse she thinks is the best bet.
With real information finally starting to leak around tonight's NFL Draft, which bets stand out based on FanDuel Sportsbook's current odds? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into the key mock drafts and discusses his read on Jaxson Dart's landing spot, what the Raiders could do with the sixth overall pick, and how many running backs we could see drafted in the first round.
We've had a deluge of NFL Draft news to open Monday morning. Where can we find betting value in markets as they stand now at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to discuss his read on the draft, outlining which team he thinks will draft Shedeur Sanders, which players could be values to go in the first round, and his favorite bets as of now.
With the NBA Play-In Tournament wrapping up Friday, almost the entire playoff picture is set. Which futures should we snag before Saturday's games? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to preview both the Eastern and Western Conference playoffs, laying out her favorite futures before discussing her favorite bets for Saturday's opening games.
With The Masters now just a couple of days away, betting markets are all set at FanDuel Sportsbook. Which bets stand out for this year's rendition? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break it all down, discussing keys to Augusta National, which outrights they like, and their other favorite bets of the week.
The final four teams for the Men's and Women's College Basketball Tournaments are now set. Which bets stand out for the semifinals at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing his read on all four games and whether there are any last-minute futures he wants to snag.
With MLB Opening Day on Thursday, which bets stand out across all of the action? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes breaks it all down, discussing a moneyline, total, strikeout prop, and home run prop he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.
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