
Sports Predictor Podcast
By Sports Predictor
The Sports Predictor team are a small hand-picked group of professional sports bettors who can help you beat your bookie.

Sports Predictor PodcastFeb 19, 2020

Andy Molitor’s Deep Dive Into Sports Betting
Andy Molitor co-hosts the excellent podcast known as the Deep Dive.
He’s our special guest on the Sports Predictor podcast to share his best betting insights. Andy talks about college hoops and what he is working on to become a better bettor.

Hoops Insider's Trade Talk & NBA Insights
The Hoops Insider stops by to review all of the action from this week's trades.
He talks about the impact they'll have on teams trying to get to the Finals and others that are looking to tank.

Kris Dawson's Super Bowl Preview & Picks
Las Vegas-based pro bettor Kris Dawson gives his expert insights into all of the Super Bowl action.

Scott Kellen's Super Bowl LIV Preview
NFL betting expert Scott Kellen is our special guest on the podcast to break down all of the Super Bowl action.
Find out his best bet as well as some prop bets to consider.

Matt Leightman - Ball St Trading
"Basically you're given a stack of chips for the game and your goal is to build your stack higher than anybody else".
That's the premise of the Ball St app and we've got Matt Leightman on the podcast to tell us all about trading live sports.

NFL Conference Championship Previews
Kris Dawson breaks down the AFC and NFC Championship games.
Tune in now to get a professional bettor's expert NFL previews and picks including prop bets.

Joey Oddessa - Boxing and MMA Oddsmaker
Joey Oddessa is an expert MMA and boxing bettor and oddsmaker. Listen in to learn -
- What he learned from taking on the best sports bettors in the world
- Why MMA and boxing have so many good opportunities for bettors
- His thoughts on Conor McGregor's much-anticipated return to the Octagontting advice to share on the Sports Predictor podcast:

Doug West: NBA and College Hoops Talk
Professional hoops bettor Doug West jumps on the podcast to review NBA and college hoops so far and look ahead to the rest of the season:
- Lessons learned from the season so far
- The balance between modelling and intuition
- A good value bet to win the NBA Western Conference
- Why 8 college teams could win it all

NFL Divisional Round Previews
Kris is on the podcast to break down the Divisional Playoffs Round this weekend.
- His best bets on a big underdog and a total
- Why he's wary of both quarterbacks in one game
- The best in-game betting situations to look out for

NFL Playoffs Preview: Wild-Card Round
Kris is on the podcast to break down all four of the Wild-Card Round games.
- His best bet in the Eagles vs Seahawks match-up
- Why he likes the Texans but can't bet on Bill O'Brien
- Why he can't trust this Patriots team against the Titans
- The best in-game situations to look out for betting opportunities

NFL Week 16 Previews with Kris Dawson
Professional bettor Kris Dawson is back on the podcast today to preview all of the big games this weekend.
He gets into the Christmas spirit by giving out his whole card with plays in the following games -
Texans @ Bucs
Rams @ 49ers
Saints @ Titans
Raiders @ Chargers
Cowboys @ Eagles

Michael Shackleford - The Wizard of Odds
Michael Shackleford is a former professional actuary and Adjunct Professor of Casino Math at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He has made a career of analyzing casino games and is the author of 'Gambling 102'.
He has plenty of insights to share on the Sports Predictor podcast:
- One essential book that helped his sports betting education
- The situation where buying a half point is good value
- His best advice on improving your odds of winning
- The only time he recommends playing online slots

NFL Week 15 Previews with Kris Dawson
Professional bettor Kris Dawson is back on the podcast today to preview all of the big games this weekend:
- Bears at Packers
- Texans at Titans
- Seahawks at Panthers
- Vikings at Chargers
- Rams at Cowboys
- Bills at Steelers
Listen in now for some strong NFL betting insights.

NFL Week 14 Previews with Kris Dawson
Professional bettor Kris Dawson is back on the podcast today to discuss -
• The major takeaways from Week 13's NFL action
• A second-half play he is looking out for tonight
• Why he likes the Saints to beat the 49ers
• And much more Week 14 NFL betting talk!
https://www.sportspredictor.com/nfl-picks/kris-dawson/

Rory Sheridan - Professional Hockey Bettor
Rory has been a professional NHL bettor since 2016 and has a total of nine years proprietary sports betting experience trading against some of the best in the world.
He joins us on the Sports Predictor podcast to discuss:
- Why he loves hockey as a bettor and sports fan
- His daily routine for handicapping and watching NHL games
- The most important factors in finding value as a hockey bettor
- Some situations to look out for with scheduling, travel and rest
- Why you should try to prove everything wrong, not right
https://www.sportspredictor.com/nhl-picks/rory-sheridan/

John Lindheimer - Sportsbook Manager at Harrah's Hoosier Park
John Lindheimer has decades of experience as a bookmaker and professional bettor. He has plenty of insights to share:
- How betting and bookmaking comes quite naturally to John
- What he learned from working with some bookmaking legends
- His numbers-based approach to football contests
- The only way to overcome the bookmakers 11/10 edge
- Why edge multiplied by volume is the most important equation

NFL Week 13 Thanksgiving Special with Kris Dawson
Professional sports bettor Kris Dawson previews all three of the big Thanksgiving NFL games.
- Why he is not betting the Bears at Lions just yet
- The reasons why the Bills are his best Thanksgiving play
- An angle he consistently uses on Thursday games
- A second-half play he is looking out for when Falcons host the Saints

NFL Week 12 Previews with Kris Dawson
Professional NFL bettor Kris Dawson is our guest on the podcast this week to preview the best Week 12 NFL games.
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NFL Week 11 Previews with Kris Dawson
Professional NFL bettor Kris Dawson is our guest on the podcast this week to preview the best Week 11 NFL games.
Listen in to find out -
- Why week 10 was one of the strongest for him so far.
- Why the Colts are not his favorite team right now
- The factors keeping Kris away from the Redskins vs Jets match
- Why he is curious in regards to the Falcons win last week
- The reasons why he expects MNF in Mexico will be a close game

Stephen Rothwell - MicroBook
Episode 24 of the Sports Predictor podcast features expert bettor and tech guru Stephen Rothwell.
Listen in to learn -
- Why cryptocurrency is perfect for sports betting
- What is the purpose behind the MicroBook startup?
- Some of the difficulties our Canadian neighbours deal with while trying to bet online.
- Will the sportsbook model die in coming years?

NFL Week 10 Previews with Kris Dawson
Las Vegas-based professional bettor Kris Dawson is our guest on the podcast to preview the best Week 10 NFL games.
Listen in to learn -
- His biggest takeaways after reviewing all of the Week 9 action
- Why the Raiders face a tough match-up against the Chargers
- Why the Bears may break their 4 game losing streak
- How Kris expects the Rams at Steelers to play out

Doug West's College Hoops Preview
Las Vegas pro bettor Doug West jumps on the podcast for a great preview of the college basketball seasonon us. Basketball is Doug's preferred sport so if you're a hoops fan this episode is for you!
Tune in to find out -
- Why college basketball offers such great value for bettors
- The best way to play the early games and the likely impact of rule changes
- His favorite conferences to watch and to find value
- Why he has one team rated well above all the others

NFL Week 9 Previews with Scott Kellen
NFL betting expert Scott Kellen takes an early look at the best Week 9 NFL lines and match-ups.
Listen in to learn -
- His three biggest takeaways after reviewing all of the Week 8 action
- A best bet for Thursday Night Football (49ers at Cardinals)
- Why the Bucs and Browns look to be good value plays in Week 9
- Some situations that make him wary of a play on the Packers this week

Jed Corenthal - Phenix Real Time Solutions, Inc.
Episode 20 of the Sports Predictor podcast features Jed Corenthal from Phenix Real Time Solutions, a provider of real-time video streaming services to global audiences. Their technology has the potential to dramatically improve the live in-game betting experience.
Listen in to learn -
- How 1.5 million lines of code brings game vision to fans within half a second
- Why being 'just the blink of an eye' behind real time is a game-changer for live betting
- How both the data feed and live stream vision are in perfect sync
- Why some operators are yet to make the switch to almost real-time streaming

MVP's Betting Preview For The 2019-20 Season
Episode 19 of the Sports Predictor podcast features professional bettor and NBA modeler Stephen (MVP).
Listen in to learn -
- His strategy for fully utilizing his predictive model with all the new rosters
- The teams he is enthusiastic about and two that he'll be avoiding
- How the pace of play and new coaching challenge may impact betting
- How he treats the first month of the season different to the remainder

Doug West's NBA Betting Preview
Episode 18 of the Sports Predictor podcast feature one of our own in NBA bettor Doug West. It's worth listening to a Las Vegas-based basketball betting expert and proven winner.
Tune in to find out -
- How becoming tired of losing helped shape a much more professional approach
- The one big but under-estimated edge that bettors have over bookmakers
- Why you shouldn't over-react to teams that surprise in the first two weeks
- How public perception may create some good value on totals
- Why the Blazers and Spurs are being under-rated by the betting market

NBA Betting Preview with the Hoops Insider
The Hoops Insider (Derek) stops by to share his approach for the upcoming NBA season. Listen in as this basketball betting expert gives some great insights into how he beats the market.
Tune in to find out –
- His biggest takeaways from studying the pre-season games
- How new 'points of emphasis' could generate some value for Totals bettors
- Why he's very bullish on the Rockets, Nuggets, Pelicans and 76ers
- A surprising tactical change from the Lakers and how that may influence betting
- Why Kyrie Irving isn't a great fit for the Nets

NFL Week 7 Previews with Kris Dawson
Professional sports bettor Kris Dawson reviews last week's NFL action and takes an early look at Week 7 NFL lines and match-ups.
Tune in to learn -
- Why he believes the Chiefs are overvalued based on public perception.
- Why he's betting against his favorite team this week.
- How the MNF result has affected the line for the Vikings vs Lions.
- Why you should consider joining Sports Predictor to obtain his 2 picks for the Patriots vs. Jets game.

Lloyd Danzig - Sharp Alpha Advisors
Lloyd Danzig is one of the world's leading experts on Machine Learning for the sports betting industry.
He is the Founder and CEO at Sharp Alpha Advisors - a full service consulting company for sports betting businesses that are using cutting edge technology. Lloyd is also the Founder and Chairman of a non profit focused on the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence.
Tune in to find out –
- What drew him to a career in the sports betting industry
- The types of start-ups and investors he likes to work with
- How machine learning is well suited to improving in-game betting
- His view on what the perfect sportsbook could look like
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NFL Week 6 Previews With Kris Dawson
Professional sports bettor Kris Dawson reviews last week's NFL action and takes an early look at Week 6 NFL lines and match-ups.
Listen in to learn -
- Where he believes the best value is in Week 6 action
- Why he's been high on the Panthers despite the Cam Newton injury
- Why he believes the at should the Eagles @ Vikings line is quite strange
- His reasons for not getting involved in some games taking a pass

Kris Dawson's NFL Recap and Week 5 Preview
Professional sports bettor Kris Dawson reviews last week's NFL action and takes an early look at Week 5 NFL lines and match-ups.
Listen in to learn -
Why he is backing the Under 50 in TNF when the Seahawks host the Rams
The best betting value in Week 5 NFL action
The reasons why there are a number of games you should avoid
One game that looks to set up well for in-game betting

Robert Walker - USBookmaking's Director of Operations
Episode 12 of the Sports Predictor podcast features Robert Walker who runs Sports Book Operations for USBookmaking.com.
Tune in to find out –
- How lines are generated and why there's often value on the dog and under.
- Why he doesn't want his bookmakers to be bettors
- The most rewarding and frustrating parts of his job
- Why now is a golden era for sports bettors

Scott San Emeterio – BallStreet Trading’s Prediction Market
Episode 11 of the Sports Predictor podcast features BallStreet Trading CEO & Founder Scott San Emeterio. His team has developed an innovative game that allows fans to compete in trading live events such as sports and TV shows.
Tune in to find out –
- Why 15 years on Wall St influenced his view of sports betting
- How BallStreet is a competitive prediction market based on winning probability
- BallStreet’s future plans now that they have hit the 10,000 user milestone

1 on 1 Chat with Sports Bettor Alex Bartlett
Episode 10 of the Sports Predictor podcast features Alex Bartlett, sports bettor extraordinaire who is definitely a must-follow on Twitter.
Tune in to find out -
What is his personal process for betting? What is the importance of Closing Line Value and how can bettors use that to their advantage ? What is his advice on how to get started with Bankroll Management? How does Alex feel about all the recent quarterback changes in NFL?

NFL Recap and Week 3 Preview with Kris Dawson
Kris Dawson reviews Week 2 of NFL action and discusses the best early value for Week 3.
Listen in to learn from a professional sports bettor -
How the new quarterbacks will impact the Saints and Giants
Why we should keep a close eye on the Raiders and the Ravens.
Kris' thoughts on the monster spreads of Jets vs Patriots and Cowboys vs Dolphins.

Ian Epstein on PropSwap's secondary market for sportsbook tickets
Episode 8 of the Sports Predictor podcast features Ian Epstein who is the co-founder of a marketplace for buying and selling sportsbook tickets.
Sellers can lock in a profit without needing the bet to win, while buyers get their hands on a bet at better odds than elsewhere.
Tune in to find out more about this unique secondary market for sportsbook tickets.

Kris Dawson's NFL Recap and Week 2 Preview
Professional sports bettor Kris Dawson reviews Week 1 of NFL action.
Listen in to learn -
- Why he ramps up his volume of bets after Week 1
- What Kris looks for when watching game film
- An early look at Week 2 lines and match-ups
- Why Kris is not yet sold on the Rams or Browns

Ed Miller & Matthew Davidow on the Logic Of Sports Betting
Episode 6 of the Sports Predictor podcast features Ed Miller and Matthew Davidow who have written the fantastic book "The Logic of Sports Betting".
How do sportsbooks make their lines? Can you beat the house? What's the best way to bet in-game? Tune in to find out.

Kris Dawson on his journey to professional betting
Episode 5 of the Sports Predictor podcast features Kris Dawson who discusses his roller-coaster ride in learning how to win.
Listen in to learn more about how he went from an unsuccessful bettor to a consistent winner.

Scott Kellen: Finding Value As An NFL Bettor
Episode 4 of the Sports Predictor podcast features Scott Kellen who is going for his sixth straight winning season as an NFL bettor.
Listen in to learn more about how he wins on NFL.

Senior Oddsmaker/Trader at Caesars - Alan Berg
Episode 3 of the Sports Predictor podcast features Alan Berg who is the Senior Oddsmaker and Trader at Caesars Entertainment Corporation.
Alan talks about his background in betting and bookmaking, the lessons he's learned along the way and his thoughts on the upcoming NFL season.

Beating The Books With Analytics And Models
Episode 2 of the Sports Predictor podcast features Stephen (MVP) who has spent the last 5 years developing models for football, baseball and basketball. He's had so much success at finding value plays that he is now a professional bettor.
Listen in to learn more about how he's done it.

The Hoops Insider Talks WNBA and NBA Betting
The Hoops Insider (Derek) has five years serious basketball betting experience following a high level basketball career. On the inaugural episode of the Sports Predictor podcast he explains his approach to handicapping WNBA and NBA.
Derek spends many hours each week breaking down games and match-ups, reading articles, monitoring local beat writers and watching all player and coach interviews. Layered on top of that is the analysis of other important factors including defensive / offensive strategy, adjustments from game to game, player motivation, team motivation, team chemistry and coaching.
Listen in as a basketball betting expert gives some great insights on how he beats the market.
Guest: Hoops Insider
Host: Al Walsh
Website: sportspredictor.com