Big Bets On Campus
The podcast authority for college sports bettors everywhere, BBOC is home to the Action Network's top-of-its-class college sports audio content. Leading the way are veteran analysts and podcast teammates Stuckey and Collin Wilson, two of the most seasoned and successful college handicappers in the betting world today. Since 2017 they've been breaking down all the angles for college football slates big and small, dissecting matchups and line movement from the Big Ten to the Big Sky and everything in between. Also on the BBOC team is celebrated reporter Brett McMurphy, one of the best-connected figures in college sports journalism today. And on Wednesdays during the college football season, we celebrate all things Group of 5 conference with Michael Calabrese and Mike Ianniello. So whether you're listening for the latest news, Top 25 Best Bets, a juicy underdog moneyline parlay, or just need a raucous gambling recap to start your Monday morning, Collin, Stuckey and Brett have you covered. And when college basketball season tips off, more BBOC Action Network experts are here to serve gamblers all the way through March Madness. But all year 'round we'll listen to angry listener voicemails, provide exhaustive conference-by-conference previews and talk to leading journalists and betting experts coast-to-coast. So if college sports means a little more to you... welcome home. Welcome to BBOC.
Episodes
April 25, 2024 • 38 mins
No gambler is more passionate about college baseball than Action Network's own Collin Wilson. The College World Series is still more than a month away, but Collin joins host Michael Calabrese to throw the opening pitch on our betting road to Omaha. Together they discuss how to bet college baseball from a futures perspective, provide a lay of the land as it stands right now, and give their best bets for the weekend's action. The duo...
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April 18, 2024 • 44 mins
To continue their analsis of the 2024 NFL Draft class of Group of 5 conference talent, Action Network Group of 5 experts Michael Calabrese and Mike Ianniello return with all their thoughts on potential NFL difference-makers across a variety of positions.
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April 18, 2024 • 23 mins
The Group of 5 college football conferences have come under fire in recent years as realignment wars wage. But incredible NFL prospects remain, and former G5 players like Rashee Rice, Tank Dell and Puka Nacua became household names last NFL season. To analyze the 2024 NFL Draft class of college talent, Action Network Group of 5 experts Michael Calabrese and Mike Ianniello return with all their thoughts on potential NFL studs like T...
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April 8, 2024 • 45 mins
Two one-seed teams, UConn and Purdue, face-off for the National Championship to put a cherry on top of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Action Network college hoops betting experts Stuckey, Mike Calabrese and Anthony Dabbundo discuss what they saw in the Final Four and what they expect to see in this final matchup. They discuss the side, total and some player props they have their eye on and reminisce on their favorite moments in the tour...
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April 5, 2024 • 46 mins
With four teams remaining, Action Network college basketball betting experts Stuckey, Mike Calabrese and Mike Randle preview the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament and give their favorite plays. On Saturday, NC State takes on Purdue and UConn plays Alabama. Tune in to hear where the guys see value from sides, totals and the occasional player prop.
11 - NC STATE VS PURDUE
27 - UCONN VS ALABAMA
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April 3, 2024 • 34 mins
The Final Four is set as NC State will take on Purdue in what's sure to be a big-man classic and UConn will attempt to continue their dominance against Alabama in the Tide's first appearance in the Final Four. Action Network contributors Ky McKeon, Matt Cox and Jim Root, AKA the Three Man Weave, break down both games from sides, totals and even some eary looks at player props. Plus, a look at awards and futures with only a few game...
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April 2, 2024 • 39 mins
Are Caitlin Clark and South Carolina on a championship game collision course? Action Network women's college hoops experts Dano Mataya, Maria Marino and Jim Turvey convene to discuss the Final Four matchups in Cleveland, starting with heavy favorite South Carolina squaring off against North Carolina State. But Friday night heats up with underdog UConn facing Caitlin Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes in a game everyone is talking about. Togethe...
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March 28, 2024 • 74 mins
The Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament begins today and Action Network college basketball betting experts Stuckey, Mike Calabrese and Mike Randle are ready to break it all down. With so much chalk in the early rounds, the best of the best are left to dance. Tune in to hear who the guys are backing in the Sweet 16 and where you might want to put your money.
7 - CLEMSON VS ARIZONA
17 - SDSU VS UCONN
26 - BAMA VS UNC
33 - ILLINOIS ...
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March 27, 2024 • 49 mins
The NCAA Tournament is down to 16 teams and the fellas from the Three Man Weave, Matt Cox, Ky McKeon and Jim Root, dive into everything you need to know to get your betting card set. They go region by region determining which teams they like and which teams they're fading. Will the chalk hold or will a Cinderella team (does NC State count as a Cinderella?) make a run? Plus, don't forget to tune in to BBOC live at 10:30 am ET Thursd...
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March 25, 2024 • 51 mins
Now that brackets are busted, BBOC is back to recap the weekend that was. Action Network college hoops betting experts Stuckey, Mike Calabrese and Greg Waddell discuss the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. The guys dive into their best bets, worst bets and bet regrets right here on BBOC. Per usual, no one could have predicted some of the outcomes of the first weekend (looking at you UK) so tune in to hear where the crew is look...
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March 20, 2024 • 74 mins
The first round of the NCAA Tournament can be a little stressful if you're not prepared. Let Action Network college basketball betting experts Stuckey, Mike Calabrese and Greg Waddell soothe your soul with their favorite picks for the Friday slate right here on BBOC.
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March 20, 2024 • 85 mins
Action Network college hoops betting experts Stuckey, Mike Calabrese and Mike Randle dive into the Thursday slate for the NCAA Tournament. Tune in to hear where the crew is seeing value in the first big slate of games. Listen to BBOC to ground yourself a little before the madness ensues.
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March 19, 2024 • 22 mins
Before all the madness, tune in to BBOC as Action Network college hoops betting experts Mike Calabrese and Tanner McGrath discuss the First Four play-in games. The final eight teams go head-to-head for those final spots in the NCAA Tournament. Wagner vs Howard and Colorado State vs Virginia tip off Tuesday night while Grambling State vs Montana State and Colorado vs Boise State play on Wednesday. Find out how the guys are playing t...
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March 18, 2024 • 80 mins
Action Network college hoops experts Stuckey, Mike Calabrese, Greg Waddell & Anthony Dabbundo have had a few hours to look at the newly formed bracket and together they dive into what they learned from Selection Sunday. They weave through all four sections of the bracket and discuss favorites, sleepers and where they're seeing value. Before you finalize your picks, check out the instant reaction from the BBOC crew because they're g...
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March 11, 2024 • 58 mins
In BBOC's final Conference Tournament Betting Preview episode, the guys look at the Big 10, Atlantic 10, SEC, MEAC & SWAC. Stuckey is joined by his usual early week co-hosts, Mike Calabrese and Greg Waddell and together, they discuss the final five conference tournaments BBOC hasn't jumped on yet. In this one, each of the guys gets to touch on their "home" conference, Greg with the Big 10, Mike with the A10 and Stuck with the SEC. ...
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March 11, 2024 • 79 mins
In this edition of BBOC's Conference Tournament Betting Preview series, the guys break down the Mountain West, American Athletic, Metro Atlantic Athletic, Conference USA and Ivy League. Stuckey welcomes Action Network contributor and member of the Three Man Weave, Jim Root to discuss each conference. From favorites to underdogs, find out which team the guys are backing in each conference in specific matchups and who they think will...
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March 11, 2024 • 54 mins
BBOC's Conference Tournament Betting Preview series continues with the Big 12, ACC & Pac 12. Stuckey welcomes Action Network contributor and member of the Three Man Weave, Matt Cox to break down these conference tournaments. Find out who they think will cut down the nets in these tournaments including some longshots to take a flier on right here on BBOC.
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March 10, 2024 • 58 mins
BBOC is back for more of the Conference Tournament Betting Preview series and this time the guys are breaking down the Big East, Mid-America, Big West and Western Athletic Conferences. Stuckey welcomes Action Network contributor and member of the Three Man Weave, Ky McKeon to break it all down. Tune in to hear where the guys are seeing value in these conferences from favorites to longshots. Don't miss the previews that are already ...
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March 7, 2024 • 52 mins
The Summit, Southland and America East conferences are next in BBOC's Conference Tournament Betting Preview series. Stuckey and Mike Randle of FTN dive into these conferences and Action Network contributor Tanner McGrath hops in to talk about his beloved America East Conference. Together they tackle everything from favorites to long shots. Find out where the guys are seeing value, how the conference structure might help or hurt tea...
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March 7, 2024 • 48 mins
BBOC's Conference Tournament Betting Previews continue with the Big Sky, SoCon and Ivy League Conferences. Action Network college hoops betting experts Stuckey, Mike Calabrese and Greg Waddell tackle these three conference tournaments from favorites to long shots. Find out where the guys are seeing value, how the conference structure might help or hurt teams and who they are backing to cut down the net. Keep an eye out for the rest...
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