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The Amateur HourDeb Kempe: Thrive with 4FiveThe 4Five+ Athlete Collective Incorporated is a West Australian-based not-for-profit association that focuses on education & research, positive role-modelling and support networks to inspire and support female athletes aged 45+ to maintain an active and competitive life, providing benefits for physical and mental health. 4Five+ want to positively challenge what you can do and what you THINK you can do, aiming to close the gap that exists in current science and the expectations of society around our demographic. Alastair and Craig sit down at Lyric's Lane, Maylands, with Deb Kempe, one of the founding members of the initiative, and talk through...
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THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastSTAMMER DON’T STUTTER (9.24): The Lightning, the live-bets, the Thursday Nighter, and the rest.Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at a busy night, with the Lightning taking a lead in the Stanley Cup Final, live-betting the NBA action and why betting the series price is actually a decent idea, at +400. Then it’s a look at the Thursday Night Football game - do the Jags deserve to be favoured? By three?! Matt then looks back at another wild night on the diamond, in the daily Twins update - and why there’s something of a hedge in the air. Finally, a rundown of this week’s college football board, before Matt locks in his bets o...
2020-09-2437 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastPARLAYS, HEDGES AND LETTING IT RIDE (9.23): Strategizing for futures, and when to hedge outMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) talks about his own shortcomings in NBA betting, but why he’d make the losing bet he made last night every single time. Then it’s a recap of a wild night for his A.L. Futures bet, and whether he’ll hedge the Twins. Plus, a closer look at the state of the Padres NL Pennant bet and one team to add to the account and why. Then Matt touches on the Stanley Cup Final game 3, and adds two bets ATS in the NFL, explaining why in the first edition of “Wise Wednesday”.
2020-09-2340 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastBOLT UP AND MNF DOWN (9.22): Tuesday’s with Ted on the US Open and NFLMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down betting a big favourite in the Stanley Cup Final, what the MNF game did for week 3 value even in a losing cause from a betting standpoint. Then it’s a quick update from the MLB division parlay we’re chasing. Finally, Ted Ballantyne joins the show to discuss his betting efforts in the NFL this past Sunday and discussion of Bryson Dechambeau and conflicting feelings about what he’s doing and “who” he is, in another edition of “Tuesday’s w/ Ted”.
2020-09-2249 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastPICK SIX (9.21): A look at the six different sports in a wild weekendMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at the Sunday games in the NFL. Why another teaser sweep wasn’t actually all that impressive, a nice 4-1 day with the best bets, and who he was most disappointed in on the field - looking at you, Pennsylvania! Then it’s an overview of the NBA playoffs after a devastating loss for the Nuggets, and what to do about the Celtics. Also, a play for game 2 in the Stanley Cup Final that has less to do with analytics and pricing than it usually does. Finally, a look back at the US Open, and why...
2020-09-211h 16THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastCIRCA SUNDAY PICKS WEEK 2 (9.20): 5 games ATS, the Survivor Pick and all the big Sunday AM movesMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) gives out his five CIRCA MILLION plays for the week, and looks at the most popular plays in the Contest. Then it’s a run down of the Sunday slate- the official teaser bucket, the Underdog ML bucket and any totals, props and other derivative markets worth playing.
2020-09-2045 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastTHURSDAY NIGHTER THERAPY (9.18): NFL Week 2 PreviewMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) re-visits why we call the daily segment “Don’t Look Back in Anger”, after a double barrel bad beat session from Thursday night. Then it’s on to everything but Cincinnati, for a break down of the week 2 slate in the NFL. Plus, the Stanley Cup Final is set, and Matt has run the numbers on who should be favoured and what the price should be. Does it align with the market?
2020-09-181h 23THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastCLEVELAND ROCKS....? (9.17): TNF Preview, and a look at Celtics-Heat Game 2Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down why he likes one side a lot more than you might think in the Thursday Nighter. Then it’s a play in the Eastern Conference Finals, and a look ahead to Saturday’s college football slate.
2020-09-1724 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastWING’ING IT (9.16): Collin Wilson on live-betting the U.S. OpenMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by The Action Network’s Collin Wilson (@_collin1) to take a look at the U.S. Open with an eye on live-betting the tournament. They discuss why “gambling twitter” is doing it wrong, who their live targets are in-tournament, who they’re fading, and some long-shot/+money top-20s. Matt talks Collin into a bet in the derivative market. Collin talks Matt out of the one pre-tournament outright he’s made. Plus, what to expect from Tiger and Phil. Collin talks about his start in betting, and how he made it a career, and they share thei...
2020-09-161h 30THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastNBA ACTION! (9.15): Sheldon Alexander on Game 7 and the ECF, plus ‘Tuesday’s w/ Ted’Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down a mediocre Monday in sports, then looks forward to the return of interesting NBA basketball with Tuesday’s doubleheader as he’s joined by Sheldon Alexander (@ShelAlexander) of the ON BLAST podcast network, to discuss how to bet on the games tonight, including a strong tip for the Clippers-Nuggets game. Then it’s a look back at betting on the Raptors with Ted Ballantyne (@TedBallantyne) and whether or not Matt convinced him enough to bet the Jaguars last weekend, in the latest instalment of “Tuesday’s with Ted”.
2020-09-151h 18THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastGETTING BUCKETS NFL-STYLE (9.14): NFL Week 1 recapMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) celebrates the return of NFL Sundays, even if he didn’t like what the new “sports betting media” was dealing their followers. A game by game recap frames the value opportunities in week 2 based on the early spreads. Plus, who Matt likes in the MNF doubleheader. Then it’s the story of the rest of sports this past weekend - why Vegas’s loss to Dallas wasn’t all that alarming, and why it feels like Pennant Race SZN on the diamond.
2020-09-141h 21THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastCIRCA SUNDAY PICKS WEEK 1 (9.13): 5 games ATS, the Survivor Pick and all the big Sunday AM movesMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) gives out his five CIRCA MILLION plays for the week, and looks at the most popular plays in the Contest. Then it’s a run down of the Sunday slate- the official teaser bucket, the Underdog ML bucket and any totals, props and other derivative markets worth playing.
2020-09-1336 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastNFL WEEK 1 (9.11): Get out the buckets, and the tiers, and hope for no tears.Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down where his money is headed in week one of the NFL. Including the introduction of the teaser bucket and the moneyline bucket. Then it’s the draw for the CIRCA SURVIVOR contest - the friends of THE WINDOW get their assignments for what week they need to pick a winner. PLUS, who we’re riding in week one to avoid embarrassment. The selection might surprise you!
2020-09-1257 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastNFL PREVIEW VIII (9.10): AFC EAST - In Bill we trust?Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down the AFC East, and the big debate between the Patriots and the Bills this season. Then it’s a look at the props/futures markets. Who to bet on to get the yards, and score the touchdowns. Plus, MVP, Comeback Player of the year, Worst Record, Division winners, and everything else you can imagine. (CIRCA Contest email: Matthew.d.russell10@gmail.com / DMs open on twitter)
2020-09-101h 04THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastNFL PREVIEW VII (9.9): AFC NorthMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down what to do with the VGK-DAL series, if anything. What the next step is in the NBA after the Heat close out the Bucks and the Rockets lose on Tuesday. Along with why the Raptors are the bet in game 6. Then it’s the next step on the road to the NFL season’s start on Thursday, with the AFC North preview. (CIRCA SURVIVOR entry email: matthew.d.russell10@gmail.com/ DMs open as well)
2020-09-091h 13THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastNFL PREVIEW VI (9.8): “AFC South - Tuesday’s with Ted Edition”Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) opens the show talking about the NBA action from Monday night - why the Raptors are the bet for game six, and why he’s had a change of opinion on the Clippers. Then it’s a mea culpa on game one of the Lightning and Isles, not because we lost a bet (we didn’t), but because one key factor got lost in the shuffle of sports chaos. Also, he reiterates the plan for Vegas-Dallas, and does a quick autopsy of the previous round’s series based on the analytics of what we now know about how thos...
2020-09-081h 35THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastNFL PREVIEW V (9.7): AFC West Preview and the Weekend That WasMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down his personal betting strategy for the VGK-DAL series thanks to a game 1 win for the Stars. What do his numbers say for the Lightning-Islanders series? The NBA is heating up, even if the Heat are cooling down. Why betting an odds-on fave is a bad idea - Novak Djokovic edition. (CIRCA CONTEST email: Matthew.d.russell10@gmail.com / DMs open as well)
2020-09-071h 12THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastNFL PREVIEW IV: NFC EAST (9.4): Is there a big threat to the top teams in the NFC?Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down the two tiers of the NFC east division, liking one team in each of the tiers to outplay the other by a wide margin this season. (CIRCA SURVIVOR contest email: Matthew.d.russell10@gmail.com, Twitter DMs open as well)
2020-09-0449 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastNFL PREVIEW III - NFC SOUTH (9.3): Interesting division, boring resultsMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down the NFC South. Why each team is more interesting than it has been in a while, but why there’s nothing all that interesting from a wagering standpoint before the season starts. But first, a quick recap on Wednesday action in sports, and what we like for Thursday and golf for FRIDAY’s TOUR Championship.
2020-09-0357 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastNFL PREVIEW II - NFC NORTH (9.2): Staff’ Infection? Plus, moves to make in the NHL and NBA Dog day.Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down the NFC North, the one division in the NFC that might have a surprise winner. But first, we need to discuss what the hell happened in the Jazz-Nuggets game, and to the Raptors ability to put the ball in the basket, along with plays for Wednesday on the court. Plus, what to do about the Dallas Stars - why a hedge sometimes is the right thing to do.
2020-09-021h 14THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastNFL PREVIEW I - NFC WEST (9.1): Refreshing our memory about the NFC WestMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) celebrates the Lightning’s victory over the Bruins, waits for another day for Dallas, and what he’s doing for Tuesday’s games. Then it’s a look at the NBA, where our Heat get it done (and under the total!). Also, a good day in MLB. Then it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for, the start of a division by division breakdown in the NFL, with the NFC WEST leading the way. (Email for CIRCA SURVIVOR contest entry: matthew.d.russell10@gmail.com)
2020-09-011h 12THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastNHL ANALYTICS AUTOPSY & LIVE-BETTING GOLF (8.31): Sweet pre-series positions, and Jon Freakin’ RahmMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) busts out the spreadsheet to grade his handicapping of the four NHL series through 4 games, and why there shouldn’t be any reason to bet the individual games going forward. Then it’s some #betregret in the NBA. Finally, he looks back at the two different routes that DJ and Rahm took to their playoff matchup from a live-betting standpoint, and why there’s two different “winner” markets for the coming TOUR Championship. (Circa Survivor Contest Email: Matthew.d.russell10@gmail.com)
2020-08-3155 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastBIG ANNOUNCEMENT (8.28): Join the show’s “Friends of the podcast” CIRCA SURVIVOR entryMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) opens the show announcing that the podcast is creating an entry in the CIRCA SURVIVOR contest (with a million dollar guaranteed prize pool) and that YOU the listener can join in on the entry and be a guest on the podcast during the NFL season. Then we take the protest pause to take a wider view of what we have in the NHL, and why we need to tread even MORE lightly with the NBA. Finally, a quick update of the BMW Championship where guys are struggling! Email to join the CIRCA SURVIVOR ENTRY: matthew.d.russell10...
2020-08-2832 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting Podcast“VEGAS MATTY” ON NFL CONTEST SIGNUPS (8.27): How Covid-19 has created a massive opportunityMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by “Vegas Matty” Simo from footballcontest.com to give us an update on the NFL contest scene in Vegas, and why COVID-19 has created a massive opportunity for contestants in the CIRCA MILLION, CIRCA SURVIVOR and THE SUPERCONTEST. Then, it’s the plays for Thursday night, are we back on the Isles for game three? What about the Canucks chances? Plus, the week 5 report in MLB.
2020-08-2728 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastWE ARE ALL CANUCKS (8.26): Heating up the engine in hockey, and the BMW ChampionshipMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at a big night on the ice, and what to do for each of the four series, with three of them in action on Wednesday. Then it’s Wednesday’s NBA slate, why a winning night in MLB left a sour taste, and then it’s a look at the Fedex Cup Standings to help breakdown the BMW Championship. Is Webb Simpson’s absence somehow the key to handicapping the PGA TOUR’s “semi-finals”?
2020-08-2652 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting Podcast“SLAM DIEGO” OR “THE SHOW-PADS” (8.25): Tuesday’s with TedMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by friend of the show Ted Ballantyne (35:00) to chop it up about things like their favourite Padres nickname, who would scrap their franchise for a Vegas-like expansion deal, and other complete nonsense. But first, a breakdown of what Matt’s doing for the NHL series, why NBA coaches can’t be trusted to be consistent, and some plays in MLB.
2020-08-251h 06THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastSTANLEY CUP ROUND 2 PREVIEW (8.24): Hindsight is 20/20Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by COOLBET CANADA’s Kris Abbott to discuss what happened in round one and what to expect from a betting standpoint in round two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With three game ones already in the books, where is there value with updated series prices? Plus, is the wrong team favoured between the Flyers and Islanders??
2020-08-2456 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastCANUCKS AND GOLDEN KNIGHTS SUNDAY?! (8.23): Express EditionMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down the numbers behind the Vancouver-Vegas series, and whether the Canucks have a chance for an upset, relative to the betting market’s opinion on the series. Also, what affect, if any, does a futures ticket on Vegas have on making a bet on this series?
2020-08-2313 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastLIGHTNING AND BRUINS SUNDAY?! (8.23): Express EditionMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) gives his numbers for the series between Tampa Bay and Boston, including his true moneyline, and a bet in the derivative market. Plus, how do we measure the difference between Jaroslav Halak and Tuukka Rask between the pipes??
2020-08-2315 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastSTARS AND AVALANCHE SATURDAY?! (8.21): Emergency editionMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) runs the numbers for the Stars and Avalanche series ahead of their surprise Saturday start BEFORE the lines come out for the game and series.
2020-08-2108 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastNERD ALERT (8.21): Using analytics to determine how the NHL series SHOULD have been pricedMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) crunches the numbers from the six completed first round series to analyze what the pre-series odds should have been based on what we know now about the 5-on-5 scoring chances that occurred and the power play opportunities each team had. But first, it’s a look back on Thursday’s action on the diamond, and on the hard court. With three plays for Friday in the NBA.
2020-08-211h 25THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastPOD STAVE AMERICA (8.20): BIG bounce back nightMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) talks a little bit about resilience after a disappointing day on Tuesday, and how nice it is to feel like a winner again. He’s got three more plays in the NBA, but nothing on the ice - and he’ll tell you why. Then it’s the Week 4 report in MLB, along with a bunch of plays for Thursday.
2020-08-2049 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastNB-OUCH (8.19): Tuesday recap, and Northern Trust TargetsMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at Tuesday’s action finding a silver-lining in getting worked over by the NBA, then it’s a monster slate of NHL action after surviving the rare -190 bet with Golden Knights and the Stars being.... stars. Also, a 2-unit night in MLB helps mitigate the NBA damage, so it’s back to the diamond for more plays. Finally, we circle some targets for the Northern Trust, and why winning the tournament isn’t the most important thing for many in the loaded field.
2020-08-191h 11THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastNOT OUR ‘FAVOURITE’ DAY (8.18): Faves clean up, and “Tuesday’s with Ted”Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) talks about the weird day in sports with the favourites winning at an alarming rate. Then it’s plays for day 2 of the NBA playoffs, a trio of bets in the NHL, including why laying a ton of juice is the value side with one hockey team. Then it’s the return of “Tuesday’s with Ted” (42:00 mark) as the boys admit that neither of them are prepared for this week’s segment. How could that go wrong?
2020-08-181h 24THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastPLAYOFFS GALORE (8.17): NHL evaluation, and NBA look aheadMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at the weekend that was. Ups on the ice and in the NBA play-in game, and downs on the course at the Wyndham Championship. We evaluate where we stand and what we’ve learned from the first half of the first round series in the NHL. Then it’s a look ahead to the NBA Playoffs after a 35-16-1 Bubble showing.
2020-08-1758 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastNBA “SUMMER LEAGUE” (8.14): Live-betting the bench in the bubble.Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) break down Thursday’s NHL action from a betting perspective, and why uncertainty is creeping in with adjusted series prices. Also, an A+ reverse jinx snaps the Hurricanes scoring drought, and sleeping on the Flames. Finally, some important live-betting notes for the Wyndham Championship.
2020-08-1453 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastMLB WEEK 3 REPORT (8.13): Three teams to believe in?Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at a busy day on the ice, with a 2-3 split salvaged in the wee hours of the night. Who’s worth pressing in the series markets, and what the best bets for Thursday? Then it’s trying to make head nor tail of what’s going in the NBA, including rolling with the Blazers. Finally, a Week 3 recap in MLB including a possible 3-team division parlay?! Sure, why not.
2020-08-131h 00THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastMORE HOCKEY, MORE INFO (8.12): Epic bounces in epic gamesMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down what we learned from a 5OT thriller between Tampa Bay and Columbus. A recap of a win with Calgary, and why not betting on Chicago feels like a win. Then it’s a look back at Damian Lillard’s fluky three that helped our Blazers, and a VERY sketchy Wednesday board in the NBA. A quick look back at a 3-1 day in baseball and then it’s a look at who Matt has his eye on for the Wyndham Championship, including deep picks for Top-20 and live-betting targets.
2020-08-1239 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastSTANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS FOR REAL THIS TIME (8.11): First Round NHL Preview w/ Kris AbbottMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by Kris Abbott (@CoolbetKris) to breakdown the FIRST round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Can Matt top the success of the qualifying round? Will Montreal do it again? Is there a “this round’s Montreal”? Why there might be a couple of traps set by the sportsbooks, and which teams have the hunger factor in what is a razor thin tomorrow. Plus, Kris throws in a Mike Keenan story just for good measure.
2020-08-111h 37THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastCOLLIN OUR SHOT (8.10): PGA Championship review and a look back at NHL Qualifying round successMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at an awesome PGA Championship for the podcast, featuring Collin Morikawa’s victory, DJ’s last clutch putt, and Matthew Wolff’s storming of the leaderboard. Some Top20 tips, and a round of “I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed”. Then it’s a full betting recap of the NHL’s qualifying round, and a celebration of the Habs big upset and what metric shows they almost let it slip. Then it’s a look at the board in the NBA and MLB after solid weekends in both leagues. Even if the best bet Matt will ever make
2020-08-101h 07THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastSTANLEY CUP PLAYOFF PREVIEW (7.28): Best bets in the EastMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) hands out his best bets for the NHL’s Eastern Conference playoffs. Using the core metrics and principles discussed in the Western Conference preview, he makes the case for the biggest underdog of the bunch, and why the numbers suggest big value on a near 50-1 shot in the East. Matt breaks down all the series, the 1-seed tournament, and why these metrics would have clued us in to some of last season’s surprises. Also, Coolbet’s Kris Abbott (@CoolbetKris) is back on to give us the lowdown from the sportsbook’s perspective. Will Apple keep this on...
2020-08-071h 30THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastHAVING A ‘DAY’ (8.7): Cashing Jason Day FRL and other big wins on ThursdayMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at a monster Thursday with the big cash on Jason Day’s First Round Lead, great results on the ice, and yet another good night down in the Orlando bubble. Not to mention a PAIR of walk-off winners in MLB. Then it’s a look forward to SIX elimination games in the NHL, and cut day at PGA Championship, with 3 guys to live-bet early, and a strategy for finding value in the late afternoon cohort.
2020-08-0746 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastOLE OLE OLE OLE! (8.6): Habs win again, and MLB’s Week 2 reviewMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) quietly basks in the glory that is the Montreal Canadians SECOND upset of the Penguins. Then he breaks down the rest of the NHL story. Trying to stay hot in the NBA, but without taking the Suns??? Then it’s our weekly check-in with whatever’s going on in MLB.
2020-08-0639 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastPGA CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW (8.5): Which way the wind blowsMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) looks back at Tuesday’s action, and laments missing out on the big underdog win for Brooklyn, but celebrates the joy that is the Trail Blazers. Then it’s hockey talk, after a sketchy Tuesday. Finally, fired up and ready to fire, Matt previews the PGA Championship at Harding Park (29:30), and why the wind forecast matters in this one.
2020-08-051h 16THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastFLAMING OUT? (8.4): Calgary’s loss, shootouts, and “Tuesday’s with Ted”Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down a manic Monday from a sports betting perspective, and what adjustments are being made by sportsbooks on both moneyline prices AND totals. Then it’s a look at Tuesday’s board (35:00), and why you need to follow the twitter feed for more than just the daily plays, but also for... college basketball futures??? Then it’s the second edition of “Tuesday’s with Ted” (1:05) where the guys break down why the NBA’s bubble isn’t as interesting OFF the court as we might have thought.... yet.
2020-08-041h 45THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastSTANLEY CUP PLAYOFF PREVIEW (7.28): Best Bets for the East.Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) hands out his best bets for the NHL’s Eastern Conference playoffs. Using the core metrics and principles discussed in the Western Conference preview, he makes the case for the biggest underdog of the bunch, and why the numbers suggest big value on a near 50-1 shot in the East. Matt breaks down all the series, the 1-seed tournament, and why these metrics would have clued us in to some of last season’s surprises. Also, Coolbet’s Kris Abbott (@CoolbetKris) is back on to give us the lowdown from the sportsbook’s perspective. Will Apple keep this on...
2020-08-041h 30THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastARE WE HAVING FUN YET? (8.3): The Re-start Weekend RecapMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) pours over the weekend’s results, and they were FUN. Taking a minute or more to discuss a 9-1 weekend in NHL sides, and how his theory about betting all the unders except CHI/EDM worked out (spoiler alert: 9-1 as well). A 9-5 weekend in the NBA, and what teams he likes going forward, and hates... Also, some T20 drama in the PGA, and a live +850 winner with Justin Thomas. The F1 bet that was amazing, until the wheels literally came off. Finally, a long look at the board for Monday (60:00 mark).
2020-08-031h 24THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastSTANLEY CUP PLAYOFF PREVIEW (7.27): Best bets for the WestMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) hands out his best bets for the NHL’s Western Conference playoffs. Breaking down how he handicaps teams, and his core metrics he uses to determine a team’s predictive value. How perception builds the odds, and how to use the numbers to take advantage of that. Also, Coolbet’s Kris Abbott (@coolbetkris) joins the show to give listeners the sportsbook’s point of view, as well as what he thinks of the teams starting their journey to the Stanley Cup.
2020-08-031h 32THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastNHL/NBA WEEKEND MANIA (7.31)Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) does a speed recap of his positions on the Stanley Cup qualifying series and 1–seed round-robin tournament, along with his plays for the games on the weekend. Also, a recap of ‘The Wheel’, our brainless hockey betting system for entertainment. Then it’s the NBA’s slate for Friday and Saturday, and why favorites seem to be the play, more often than not.
2020-07-3131 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastMLB “WEEK 1” AND NBA NIGHT ONE (7.30)Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down the first full week of MLB’s restart, without mentioning the Marlins COVID situation once! Interesting stats, and why they lie this early in the season, but also why the DON’T. Thursday’s night’s card in MLB, and in NBA. Plus, why there’s no reason to do a mega preview for the NBA just yet.
2020-07-3046 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastLOOKING BACK... AND FORWARD IN GOLF (7.29): PGA plays, MLB bets, and ‘Tuesday’s w/ Ted’Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by good friend and fellow Sportsnet alum Ted Ballantyne, to shoot the breeze about sports and whatever else that comes up. But first, Matt looks back at the good and bad from the 3M Open and whether his theory on how to better bet golf is worth applying this weekend in a pair of tournaments. That, and a few MLB plays for Wednesday.
2020-07-291h 02THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastMLB OPENING NIGHT (7.24): Sportsbooks Rules take center stageMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down the off-the-field weirdness from MLB’s opening night. Covid, Rain, Starting pitcher scratches and delisting lead to void bets all over the place. Then it’s time to get into a near full slate of baseball on Friday night. Finally, why Formula 1 race betting is suddenly a thing thanks to Netflix.
2020-07-2438 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastMLB SEASON PREVIEW (7.23): Win total talk for EVERY team with Kris AbbottMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) and Kris Abbott (@CoolbetKris) toe the rubber and dig in to the batter’s box, discussing the win totals for all 30 MLB teams, who they like, who they don’t, and dinner is on the line for the teams they disagree on! A must-listen mega episode with all of Matt’s bets both on win totals, and for various divisions and a champion bet for each league.
2020-07-221h 43THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastWE NEED TO HAVE A CONVERSATION ABOUT GOLF BETTING (7.22): What we’re doing wrong... maybeMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) has seen all he needs to see from #sportsbetting twitter when it comes to betting on golf. How can we still look for a big score betting golf while limiting our exposure? Matt might have the answer as he thinks there’s a better way to bet on golf than the way you’ve been told by those looking for a “scoop”. One problem, it’s not going to result in a flashy tweet, BUT it might keep your bankroll in check while you enjoy the wild ride that is betting golf.
2020-07-2243 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastTHE WHEEL (7.21): Stanley Cup Playoff betting system for dummiesMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) has the Stanley Cup betting system for those who know nothing about hockey, or don’t know what to make of this bizarre restart. It’s a 3-pronged approach that requires no research, and no handicapping. All you have to do is watch the games, and hope for close ones. Matt breaks down a high-investment/high win probability part, a low investment/low win probability part, and a live-betting element that will have you holding your nose. Will it make money? Who’s to say. But you’ll have fun doing it.
2020-07-2136 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastUNDERSTANDING MONEYLINES (7.20): Going deeper on how MONEYLINES workMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) does a deep dive on what moneylines actually mean to both the sportsbook and the bettor from a long-term money-making standpoint. Also, he talks about how to use your handicapping to determine whether or not there’s value on a potential moneyline bet, by translating that ML number into probability percentages.
2020-07-2032 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastGETTING (RE)STARTED (7.14): Where to bet, and how much? Making money before your first bet.Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) answers the two biggest questions he gets from listeners and friends alike - “How and where do you bet on sports?” AND “How much should I be betting on games?”. For recreational bettors, novice or otherwise, the biggest hurdle to getting started with the fun, exhilarating and wild ride that is sports betting, is not knowing where to put their hard-earned cash, and how much to bet to best give themselves a chance at long-term success. Finally someone is willing to give them the specifics on how to take advantage of the sports betting space that’s handing ou...
2020-07-141h 06THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastFROM THE WINDOW TO THE SCREEN: Ep. 7 - Preston JohnsonMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) in joined by Preston Johnson (@sportscheetah), ESPN sports betting analyst. They discuss everything from 3-pointer prop bets, to Preston’s journey to ESPN, from LA to Utah to Las Vegas and back to LA, and how Preston became known as “Sports Cheetah”. Then they discuss different macro sports betting concepts, and strategies before getting into what to expect from sports in 2020, and the various potential sports betting angles for an unprecedented time.
2020-07-091h 33THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastCAM NEWTON TO THE PATRIOTS (6.29)Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) turns on the mic for an emergency podcast to talk about the Patriots signing of Cam Newton. What are the macro (Super Bowl, AFC, MVP) and micro (win total, division, early game ATS) implications from a betting perspective? Also, why Matt doesn’t think it’s worth making any bets on win totals this far back of the season’s start.
2020-06-2937 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastFROM THE WINDOW TO THE SCREEN: Ep. 6 - Chad MillmanMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by Chad Millman (@chadmillman), Chief Content Officer at THE ACTION NETWORK to discuss the calculated risks he made in his career in the sports betting industry. A career he didn’t know he’d have until one day he decided to take a chance on writing about some of Las Vegas’s most interesting sportsbook characters in his book THE ODDS. Chad opens up about the process in leaving a high-level job at ESPN to start THE ACTION NETWORK. All while maintaining a strong nuclear family life, and continuing to bring sports betting coverage to the ma...
2020-06-221h 23THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastFROM THE WINDOW TO THE SCREEN: Ep. 5 - Dave TuleyMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by venerable sports betting reporter Dave Tuley (@ViewFromVegas) to discuss Dave’s path from suburban Chicago to something of a pioneer on ESPN.com, to his current place as Senior Reporter for the Vegas Stats and Information Network. All while maintaining a stable family life for his wife and three kids. Now a thoroughbred horse-racing expert, Dave tells the story of a lucky hunch early on at the track, that might have been the catalyst for a career in handicapping horses, and many other sports, including a run to the money in the 2008 Las Vegas Su...
2020-06-0948 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastFROM THE WINDOW TO THE SCREEN: Ep. 4 - “Vegas Matty” Simo - Part 2In part two of their chat, Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by “Vegas Matty” Simo to discuss the evolution of the LAS VEGAS SUPERCONTEST from the perspective of the top Proxy Service in Sin City. What is a Proxy? How do they do what they do? Matty Vegas talks about how he and his partner Toni found themselves in a career no one saw coming. Tales of guys losing their entry fee before they could sign up, and how they ended up being relied upon by legendary broadcaster Brent Musberger.
2020-05-2735 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastFROM THE WINDOW TO THE SCREEN: Ep. 3 - “Vegas Matty” Simo - Part 1Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by one-half of the best Proxy service in the Las Vegas handicapping contest industry - “Vegas Matty” Simo. In part one of a two-part podcast, Vegas Matty talks about his road to starting footballcontest.com, from his youth in suburban Chicago, through Syracuse University, to a pair of laps through Las Vegas, which featured an encounter with America’s favourite 90s couple - Dennis Rodman and Carmen Electra during the height of Bulls mania.
2020-05-2631 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastFROM THE WINDOW TO THE SCREEN: Ep. 2 - Kris AbbottMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by Coolbet Canada’s Kris Abbott, to discuss Kris’s unusual journey into the sports betting industry. Kris went from calling junior hockey in Atlantic Canada, to finding himself on a plane to Estonia, and right in the middle of an online sportsbook operation. Come for the sportsbook scouting report, stay for the Damian Rhodes reference!
2020-05-2047 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting Podcast“FROM THE WINDOW TO THE SCREEN”Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) opens a new series of podcasts called “From THE WINDOW to the Screen” where he converses with personalities throughout the sports betting landscape. Before we can talk about others though, he breaks down his OWN history in sports betting - how he got into betting on sports, and his experience with a pair of runs to the money in the Las Vegas SUPERCONTEST.
2020-05-1934 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastSTOCK TALK PART TWO (4.13): GOING FROM BETTING ON SPORTS TO BETTING ON THE STOCK MARKETMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is missing sports, and betting action. With nothing but time on his hands, he’s dove into the Wall Street World, trying to learn how to take advantage of a very unique time. With observations, ideas, and even a math model, Matt brings in veteran stock market enthusiast Rob Abbatangelo, and in part two of their discussion, Matt continues his “Now versus Normal” thesis, and he and Rob discuss how COVID-19 has impacted the market, and various industries. They’re both looking to attack, but in two different ways. *Please note: Neither Matt nor Rob are professional financia...
2020-04-131h 06THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastSTOCK TALK (4.8): COMPARING SPORTS BETTING TO THE STOCK MARKET - Part ONEMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) has no sports to bet on. With nothing but time, he’s spent the last four weeks delving deep into uncharted waters - the stock market. Matt has observations and theories about what he’s seen, day in day out, and presents his thesis of “Now versus Normal” to good friend and stock market enthusiast Rob Abbatangelo (RobTheRealtor) in Part ONE of a 2-part pod. They discuss the many similarities and key differences between sports/betting markets, and the business world/stock market. -Who is the Jim Cramer of sports? And why seeing your team’s GM or your co...
2020-04-0856 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastSIMULATED BRACKET CHALLENGE FINAL FOUR AND CHAMPION AND NFL DIVISIONAL FUTURESMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down the current NFL divisional futures market after some major player movement in the first week of Free Agency (AFC first, then NF at 38:00 mark). Then Ashish Bharti returns to the show as we announce the teams that made the Simulated National Championship, and the SIM National Champion, along with the winner of the Bracket Challenge (1:01:00 mark)
2020-03-301h 11THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastSIMULATED BRACKET CHALLENGE RESULTS: SWEET 16 AND ELITE 8Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by Brandon Lefebvre to discuss the results of the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight in the Simulated March Madness Bracket Challenge.
2020-03-2647 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastSIMULATED BRACKET CHALLENGE RESULTS: ROUND 2Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by friend of the podcast, Ashish Bharti to reveal the results of round 2 of the *Simulated* March Madness Bracket Challenge. They react to round one’s results, and find out that as much as round one had it’s fair share of madness, no team was safe in round two.
2020-03-2026 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastSIMULATED BRACKET CHALLENGE RESULTS: ROUND 1Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) announces the first round results of the March Madness bracket simulation. Grab your highlighter and red pen, and see how you did.
2020-03-1933 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastFILLING OUT A BRACKET! Simulated Bracket Challenge, rules and regulations, and picking teams.Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) announces the rules and regulations of our Podcast’s Simulated bracket challenge (Grab the bracket off his twitter!). How does it work? How can you win? Then he and friend of the podcast Ashish Bharti make their own picks (10:00) for all the theoretical games, including their Final Four and champion! If you want to play for cash, it’s $25 CAD, sent to mattrussell10@hotmail.com, or $20 USD to paypal.me/4FIVEProductions
2020-03-161h 24THE WINDOW: Sports Betting Podcast*SIMULATED MARCH MADNESS BRACKET CHALLENGE*Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) isn’t about to let the virus win. We’re doing a Bracket Challenge anyway! From filling out your bracket by pen and paper old-school style, to how the results will be created and when they’ll be available, Matt breaks down the plan that allows you to still fill out a bracket and compete. Available on his twitter page @mrussauthentic.
2020-03-1429 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastTHIS SUCKSMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is sad. His favourite day of the year has been cancelled. We don’t know when sports will be back, but he hopes you’ll be back to enjoy the game behind games, with him here on The Window.
2020-03-1221 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastWEDNESDAY (3.11) COLLEGE BASKETBALL SUPER POD: TOURNEY PREVIEWS FOR THE POWER CONFERENCESMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down where the value lies in the BIG TEN, THE BIG EAST, PAC-12 (6:00), BIG 12 AND THE BIG EAST (35:00) conference tournaments. Then he makes the case to Ashish Bharti for someone other than Dayton in the A-10 (1:00) as well as crowning the king of North Dakota, and a shoutout to Frisco’s ‘Get on the map’ strategy. Finally, don’t forget the game picks (1:37:00) for Wednesday night.
2020-03-111h 57THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastTUESDAY (3.10) COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYS, AND MONDAY REVIEWMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down the ‘Curse of the 10-point second half lead’, and looks ahead to the betting angles in the 5 conference tournament finals on Tuesday, as well as the ACC Tournament’s start.
2020-03-1024 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastMONDAY (3.9) COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYS, WEEKEND RECAP, AND POWER CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT FUTURESMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) recaps college basketball’s end to the regular season, then is joined by friend of the show Ashish Bharti (16:00) to break down the MAC, MAAC, MEAC, SWAC and ACC tournaments... where there’s value, teams to bet on, and contest strategy applications. Finally, it’s Monday’s slate of games (1:16:00), and plays for all the major conference tournaments, including a few longshots!
2020-03-092h 00THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastSATURDAY (3.7) COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYS, AND THE 5 GAMES YOU NEED TO WATCH BEFORE MARCH MADNESSMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) runs through the board for Saturday in college hoops. He’s got the 5 games you need to see to help you prepare for your bracket pool, along with all the bettable games from both the regular season finales, and the conference tournaments. Including the first two tickets getting punched to the Big Dance!
2020-03-071h 03THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastFRIDAY (3.6) COLLEGE HOOPS PLAYS, AND THIS WEEKEND’S CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT PREVIEWS W/ ASHISH BHARTIMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) chats with his good friend Ashish Bharti about the Colonial, the Summit League, the America East, the SOCON and the Sun Belt as those tournaments get set to tip this weekend. As well as breaking down a 6-3 night on the regular season board, and plays for Friday night.
2020-03-061h 20THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastTHURSDAY (3.5) COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYS, ‘THE VALLEY’ CONFERENCE PREVIEW AND “LITTLE JIMMY”Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down the bitter taste of irony, and how George Costanza inspired the FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON cover in “Don’t Look Back in Anger”. Then it’s back into the weeds for conference tournament action, and a preview of the Missouri Valley - why Sister Jean doesn’t need to make any travel plans.
2020-03-051h 07THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastWEDNESDAY (3.4) COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYS, TUESDAY RECAP, AND MORE CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT PREVIEWSMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) is joined by his conference tournament contest partner, Ashish Bharti, to discuss the NEC, MWC, WCC and OVC tournaments (43:00). But first, it’s a recap of Tuesday action, looking on the board for Wednesday, and finally asking Michigan State out on a date... to the dance... in the form of a future bet.
2020-03-041h 30THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastTUESDAY (3.3) COLLEGE HOOPS ACTION, MONDAY REVIEW, AND FOUR CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT PREVIEWSMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down the regular season action left on the big board for College Hoops (11:40), including a handful of plays for the season finales in the Sun Belt. Then it’s conference tournament previews for The Patriot League, The Horizon League, The Atlantic-Sun, and the Big South (57:40); why not all 1-seeds are created equal and who can single-handedly drag their team to the NCAA tournament.
2020-03-031h 46THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastMONDAY (3.2) COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYS, WEEKEND RECAP, AND NERDY MATH STUFFMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down another wild weekend in college hoops, and what we should be doing moving forward with regards to “situational spot plays”, and why the best team in college basketball keeps clobbering us over the head with that fact. Matt’s also got plays for the short board on Monday, as well as Back Cuts! Finally, Matt gets nerdy at the end of the podcast with a segment on using math probabilities converted to moneylines with regards to contest bets, and what it takes to have value on picking teams in contests to win their (conference) tournaments.
2020-03-021h 26THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastSATURDAY (2.29) COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYS AND NUMBERS FOR SUNDAYMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down the early opening lines for Saturday’s action, discussing the games he’s most interested in betting. Then it’s Sunday’s projections according to his numbers.
2020-02-291h 07THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastFRIDAY (2.28) COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYS, RECAPPING BACK IN BLACK THURS., AND MARCH MADNESS CONTESTS!Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down the usual short Friday card in college hoops, including the de facto regular season championship game in the Horizon League, a weird scheduling quirk in the Sun Belt and how he’s betting on the return of a key player in the Apple Cup - basketball edition. Also, Matt breaks down the ‘off the beaten path’ contests he participates in for March Madness - which he believes starts with an epic 2 weeks of Conference Tournament action beginning on Tuesday, and runs right through a NCAA tournament ‘Survivor Pool’ that gets everyone fired up.
2020-02-281h 04THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastTHURSDAY (2.27) COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYS, AND CLEAN UP ON AISLE ‘WEDNESDAY’Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down the big Thursday card in College Basketball, and follows up on a messy Wednesday, that featured going over the cliff ‘Thelma & Louise’ style with Loyola (MD), and the comeback/choke ratio of Maryland/Minnesota.
2020-02-271h 08THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastWEDNESDAY (2.26) COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYS, TUESDAY RECAP OF ANOTHER WINNING NIGHTMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down Wednesday’s card in college basketball (40 min mark), discusses a 7-3-1 night from Tuesday and what he missed out on. Also, as conference tournaments creep up, some theories on seeding are espoused upon, and a prediction of how the next 2 weeks go for San Diego State. Finally, we might have a ‘Thelma and Louise’ situation when it comes to the Loyola Greyhounds (1:10 mark).
2020-02-261h 33THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastTUESDAY (2.25) COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYS, AND MONDAY RECAPMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic) breaks down Big Monday, and the fatal flaw in the Louisville Cardinals. Also, why the numbers work for betting some teams and why they don’t for others. Finally, we’ve got plays for Tuesday!
2020-02-2537 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastMONDAY (2.24) COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYS, AND A MONSTER WEEKEND RECAPMatt Russell (@mrussauthentic on twitter) breaks down the weekend’s results from a betting standpoint; What went right on the way to winning big, Florida’s value in the market, and if anything changed atop the seeds in Bracketology. Then it’s Monday’s card in NCAA basketball (50:00), why the NHL Trade deadline doesn’t matter, and why the XFL markets might be more like the College Football market than the NFL.
2020-02-241h 13THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastTHURSDAY (2.20) COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYSMatt Russell breaks down what went wrong on a rough Wednesday night in college hoops, and looks at Thursday night’s board with an eye on bouncing back. Including a handful of plays from the deep recesses of college basketball, with ‘Back Cuts’.
2020-02-2032 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastWEDNESDAY (2.19) COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYSMatt Russell runs through the college basketball betting board for Wednesday, breaks down a juicy Tuesday, and talks about how it’s all going according to plan for Kentucky Futures, and watch out Gonzaga - Florida is coming for ya!
2020-02-1946 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastTUESDAY (2.18) COLLEGE HOOPS PLAYSMatt Russell breaks down Monday’s bets in college basketball, and goes over the board for Tuesday including KU-OU and UK-LSU.
2020-02-1820 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastMONDAY COLLEGE HOOPS BETS, WEEKEND RECAP AND A TRIP TO PAULEY PAVILION AND THE GENESIS INVITATIONALMatt Russell is on the road, but still able to give out his plays for Monday night in college hoops. The Window gets its first guest to breakdown the scene in Westwood at PAULEY Pavilion. Plus, a recap of the weekend in hoops, and how betting the whole board would have been more profitable than not on Saturday.
2020-02-1742 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastTHURSDAY (2.13) PART TWO: Numbers Speed Round for the weekend.Matt Russell motors through his projections and possible leans for Friday, Saturday (7:00) and Sunday (37:00). Grab a pen and paper, this one is on the express lane.
2020-02-1346 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastTHURSDAY (2.13) PART ONE: TAKING OUR L...OLOLOLs: Sometimes all you can do it laugh.Matt Russell has a blow by blow breakdown of just a brutal night in college hoops where Bad Beats were flying all over the place. Then he breaks down another big Thursday card, and fires off some Back Cuts to finish it off. *Tune in to Part TWO for all the numbers and leans for the weekend*
2020-02-131h 02THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastWEDNESDAY (2.12) COLLEGE HOOPS CARDMatt Russell goes deep with Wednesday’s college hoops slate, including more than you needed to know about Citadel @ East Tennessee State. Vanderbilt gets the belt for worst beat of The Window era, in Don’t Look Back in Anger. Why Oklahoma aren’t laying too many points tonight, and why Butler are.
2020-02-1259 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastTUESDAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL BETS, THE MATH MYSTERY OF HCA, AND RE-EVALUATING A TOURNEY CONTENDERMatt Russell looks back with anger at a winning bet, why he may have been too quick to write off a team that can make some noise in March, and then talks about a variety of ways to look at different games on Tuesday’s college basketball board especially with the mystery that is Home Court Advantage.
2020-02-1156 minTHE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastMONDAY COLLEGE HOOPS PLAYS, A REVIEW OF A WILD WEEKEND, INCLUDING DUKE/UNC, THE XFL, AND THE OSCARSMatt Russell breaks down the first monster Saturday in college hoops, including the first sneak peak at seeding and how it shapes the outlook for tournament futures including a recommendation to add to the Portfolio (35:00 mark). Also, a lesson in trusting your instincts featuring NOTRE DAME and PARASITE. Plus, a musing or two on the debut of the XFL (1.20:00). Oh, and some deep Back Cuts for Monday night (1.08:00). DEEP.
2020-02-101h 37THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastCOLLEGE BASKETBALL THURSDAY RECAP, FRIDAY PLAYS, SATURDAY NUMBERS, AND OSCAR TALKIt’s an epic Friday podcast where Matt Russell breaks down why a 14-12 night on the college hoops hardwood could have been much better based on his valuation of teams. He’s got a couple plays for Friday, and then goes through ALL 147 games on Saturday. (Noon/1pm games: 15:00) (2pm/3pm games: 27:00) (4pm/5pm games: 37:00) (6pm/7pm games: 50:47) (Night games: 1.04:00). Finally, it’s time to talk about an Oscar betting conundrum and a warning to steer clear of Uncut Gems (1.16:00)
2020-02-071h 28THE WINDOW: Sports Betting PodcastUNLV can’t roll an 11. *Thursday night college basketball betting preview*Matt Russell is playing sick, as he recaps a 17-10 night on the college hoops hardwood, why he might have to be more aggressive with making bets before the overnight number moves, and how to define value regardless of whether he wins or loses. Also... Back Cuts!
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