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On this week's Tuesday Takeover edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by professional handicapper Brad Powers of BradPowersSports.com to talk college football. The guys opened the discussion with the Hugh Freeze fallout at Ole Miss and what that means for the betting market and how Brad has made adjustments to the Rebels in his power ratings. Then, the guys covered several different teams that have made some very interesting offensive coordinator hires. Those teams were Auburn, Ole Miss, Utah, Baylor, Kansas, UConn, San Jose State, and Florida Atlantic. These are great test cases for how to adjust power ratings and how to look for value early on in the season. Significant changes will also take place in the totals market for these teams as well. It was great to have Brad back on to talk college football and this type of subject matter is sure to help you make money betting on college football this season.

There wound up being a whole lot to talk about on this July 23 edition of The Bettor's Box, BangTheBook Radio's MLB betting podcast. Host Adam Burke had a lot of notes and a lot of great baseball betting insights to share with our listeners. The Beyond the Box Score segment featured a look at three sweeps and an impressive series victory, as the Indians, Rangers, Royals, and Nationals all had good weekends. He talked about looking for outliers and understanding sabermetric concepts and what they mean. The Down the Lines segment featured on the MLB betting odds and the market. He gave out two picks for Monday's action as well. The Monday Mailbag segment included questions about picking a sportsbook, adjusting for the new MLB offensive environment, college football power ratings, and where to stay in Las Vegas. A quick look at three series this week wrapped up another edition of the world's best baseball betting podcast.

On the Thursday July 20 edition of The Bettor's Box, host Adam Burke had no shortage of things to talk about. In fact, he maybe had too much to talk about. Some big MLB Trade Deadline deals have already happened and many are yet to come, so Adam talked about the JD Martinez trade and also the big bullpen acquisitions by the Yankees before looking at what could happen in the coming days. The Beyond the Box Score segment also featured a look at the Rockies' sweep of the Padres and the gritty Mariners taking a series from the Astros, along with some MLB analysis on teams that are overachieving or underacheiving in certain splits. The Down the Lines segment was full of surprises, with some teams that were bet against now getting bet on and also Adam's free pick for Thursday night. Finally, Adam previewed the weekend ahead with Yankees vs. Mariners, Blue Jays vs. Indians, Nationals vs. Diamondbacks, and Cardinals vs. Cubs.

We did something very different with the Tuesday Takeover show this week. Host Adam Burke was joined by Las Vegas-based freelance writer Marc Meltzer to talk the direction of the town, the direction of sports betting, and the arrival of the Vegas Golden Knights and the Las Vegas Raiders. This was definitely a departure from what we normally do on the show, but this is a bit of a lull in the sports betting calendar, so it was nice to do something out of the ordinary. The guys discussed the declining edges in Vegas for those playing lower stakes blackjack or those that like to play craps and video poker. They also talked about those dreaded resort fees and parking costs. Marc covered some of his favorite spots to eat, drink, and hang out, both on the Strip and off of it. Along with that, the guys talked about the impending legalization of sports betting and what, if any, impact it may have on Nevada and its corner of the betting market. Will the arrival of the new pro teams go over well in Vegas? Will it mean a

The second half of the Major League Baseball season is well underway. Another Monday brings back the work week, but it also brings back a new installment of The Bettor's Box, the best MLB betting podcast in the industry. Host Adam Burke had plenty of things to discuss with listeners coming out of the weekend and did so on today's show. The Beyond the Box Score segment focused on the Yankees and Red Sox playing a lot of baseball in a short amount of time, the Braves sweeping the Diamondbacks, the Cubs doing the same to the Orioles, and how nobody can slow down the Dodgers. The Down the Lines segment covered some key line moves from the weekend and also featured some free picks and analysis for Monday night. A Monday Mailbag had four questions about umpires, pitchers, weather, and post-All-Star Break betting, and we previewed some of the series coming up early this week.

All-Star Host Adam Burke was back after a Break of his own to bring us the best MLB betting podcast on the planet. This July 13 edition of The Bettor's Box was full of outstanding information to set you up for the second half of the season, complete with a look at World Series futures, updated season win totals, and a whole lot more. He started with an abbreviated Down the Lines segment to touch on trends that we saw before the Break and pondered if we'll see them after. The Jose Quintana trade to the Cubs might set off the Trade Deadline, which obviously has betting implications. That was discussed, as well as a collection of stats that bettors can use to their MLB handicapping advantage over the next few games. With a look at the weekend ahead and an important betting note, it was good to get back to baseball and to do it in style.

The final edition of The Bettor's Box for the first half of the 2017 season was bursting at the seams with baseball betting insight and analysis. Host Adam Burke does it better than anybody else in the business and he had some great wagering angles and thoughts on today's show. The look Beyond the Box Score focused on the Blue Jays taking the series from the Yankees, the Brewers and Royals with impressive sweeps of the Orioles and Mariners, and the Dodgers' dominance against the Diamondbacks. Line moves weren't as numerous as in past weeks, but there were some very significant ones to focus on during the Down The Lines segment, which also featured a free pick for Thursday night. Finally, a preview of the weekend before the All-Star Game wrapped up today's show.

Host Adam Burke was back and perhaps better than ever on this edition of The Bettor's Box. BangTheBook.com's MLB betting podcast has given you a different perspective on betting baseball throughout the season and today's show was full of analysis and more. Adam started with a look Beyond the Box Score to evaluate sweeps by the Red Sox over the Blue Jays and Giants over the Pirates. The Yankees fought valiantly, but fell short against the Astros. Adam also looked at possible regression for the Atlanta Braves. A list of line moves segued into two free picks for Monday night's action. A jam-packed Monday Mailbag with questions about arbitrage, bullpen dumpster fires, run lines, and the handicapping process was one of the best of the season. Finally, Adam looked ahead at four series this week and gave some thoughts and early leans on those games.

The best baseball betting podcast in the industry came your way once again on Thursday June 29 as host Adam Burke took listeners into The Bettor's Box for MLB handicapping insight and analysis. This show started out with a look Beyond the Box Score at some success for the Phillies and Nationals and the opposite for the Rockies and Cubs. Along with a recap of the series featuring those teams, Adam talked about some luck metrics that will turn around for four teams, including one to start betting against regularly. The Down the Lines segment featured some different market action than what we have seen recently and some new things to watch for. Two picks for Thursday night, a preview of the weekend, and a list of resources wrapped up today's edition of the show.

This week's Tuesday Takeover edition of BangTheBook Radio featured the great Sports Cheetah of WagerTalk.com, as he and host Adam Burke talked about a variety of different topics. The guys talked about taking mental breaks during the summer and how important that is for staying sharp throughout the year. Cheetah discussed his MLB season, which ends much earlier than everybody else's, and the guys also talked about how strange of a year it has been. The NBA playoffs were decent for Cheetah and he picked up on some new betting angles for future postseasons. Most of the show was dedicated to prepping for the college football season, though, as Cheetah talked about how to set up power ratings, manage an offseason bankroll, and capitalize on value when it's out there.

Host Adam Burke got back in The Bettor's Box to bring you this Monday edition of BangTheBook.com's MLB betting podcast. We had a lot of things to discuss from the weekend and also a lot of things to discuss as we look ahead, so that was all part of the broadcast. A look Beyond the Box Score at sweeps from the Oakland A's and Los Angeles Dodgers and also the tough weekends for the Chicago White Sox and Colorado Rockies were covered, along with the Texas Rangers taking a series from the New York Yankees. The Down the Lines segment addressed line moves and also the closest thing to a pick for Monday night. One Monday Mailbag question and a preview of four upcoming series wrapped up another fine show.

Host Adam Burke was ready and raring to go with a new edition of The Bettor's Box, BangTheBook.com's MLB betting podcast. This edition of the show was bursting with information, ranging from some sabermetric analysis to some standings outliers that could have an impact on the rest of the season. The Beyond the Box Score segment featured a few teams that we haven't talked a lot about this season, with the Cincinnati Reds, Tampa Bay Rays, and Philadelphia Phillies all getting some airtime. The Down the Lines segment to examine line moves also included a pick of the day for Thursday night. With a look ahead to the weekend and some other great sports betting tips, this was another fine installment of the best baseball handicapping show in the industry.

For this week's Tuesday Takeover show, host Adam Burke took some time to chat with Bryan Leonard of WagerTalk.com. The professional bettor and professional handicapper shed some light on his college football season preparations and also what he does to get ready for the NFL season. The guys had a long talk about the state of the sports betting industry, ranging from how things used to be to how they are in the present and how they could be in the future if legalization happens. Bryan would be doubly affected as a bettor and as a pick-selling handicapper, so it was interesting to hear his thoughts on all of those subjects. Finally, the guys discussed recent changes in Las Vegas to cut edges for players and Bryan gave his opinions on those developments.

Host Adam Burke took listeners all around the world of Major League Baseball on this Monday edition of The Bettor’s Box. A look Beyond the Box Score at some four-game series sweeps for the Indians, Rockies, and Athletics started out the show, as well as a series that exemplified the variance of baseball. The Down the Lines segment covered line moves, as well as a top play for Monday night from Adam. This week’s Monday Mailbag had some great questions and some great answers. Finally, a look at the week ahead shed some light on a couple decent betting spots and a good series bet to make.

Host Adam Burke was back on the air again with another edition of The Bettor's Box, BangTheBook.com's MLB betting podcast and the industry's premier baseball handicapping show. This show was more like our traditional format, as Adam went Beyond the Box Score, Down the Lines, gave a pick for Thursday night, and then previewed the week ahead. There was a lot to talk about on today's show, with interesting developments league-wide. Beyond the Box Score touched on the Dodgers vs. Indians, Cubs vs. Mets, Mariners vs. Twins, and Royals vs. Giants. A surprising team has seen some MLB betting odds love lately. Pitchers that are getting a lot of run support and those that aren't went under the microscope. Finally, some good betting opportunities for the weekend and Monday were talked about in our look ahead to the weekend.

Instead of a Tuesday Takeover edition of BangTheBook Radio this week, host Adam Burke made up for the Monday edition of The Bettor's Box that he missed with a special Tuesday edition. The show started with a quick recap of the three ballparks that Adam visited during his recent vacation, with stops at Busch Stadium, Kauffman Stadium, and Coors Field. After that, he took a look at some of the league's biggest outliers per Pythagorean Win-Loss, BaseRuns, and Third Order Win Percentage, which are three alternate standings metrics. He talked about different ways to handicap with some of the value gone from using ERA and xFIP. With a pick for Tuesday night and some great insight into a listener question about first inning betting, this was another shining example of why this show stands out above the rest.

Host Adam Burke was chomping at the bit to get back on the airwaves and bring you the best baseball betting analysis in the industry on the June 5 edition of The Bettor's Box. This week's show featured some terrific information Beyond the Box Score, with some thoughts on Yankees vs. Blue Jays, Astros vs. Rangers, Pirates vs. Mets, and then some teams that have big statistical outliers over the last couple of weeks. The Down the Lines segment featured a baseball betting odds discussion and two free picks for Monday night before Adam previewed some of the upcoming series for the work week with his thoughts and betting suggestions.

Host Adam Burke was back on the airwaves with another edition of The Bettor's Box, BangTheBook.com's MLB betting podcast to kick off the month of June. It was a good time to take a look at how to handicap minor leaguers getting the call and spot starters filling in for injured pitchers because there have been so many of them this season. League average isn't what it used to be in the big leagues, so handicapping these unknowns can lead to a lot of good betting edges if you know what to look for. Along with that, Adam took a look Down the Lines at some line moves from the last couple of days and also gave out a best bet for Thursday night's action. The Super Two deadline is coming, which means top prospects will be making appearances soon and they could have betting impact. Finally, Adam previewed three weekend series with some picks and analysis.

This week's Tuesday Takeover edition of BangTheBook Radio was a no-brainer. Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com and various other media outlets joined host Adam Burke for a comprehensive breakdown of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. The guys talked about a variety of different NBA betting angles for this series, ranging from a preview of what could happen in Game 1 to how the matchups will shake out throughout the series and how those individual battles will shape the MVP market. Adam and Philip talked about different keys to the series and Philip shared his pick for the winner and how many games it will take to crown a champion. While there are still at least four, and possibly seven, games left in the NBA season, the guys took a few minutes to talk about the NBA Draft and look at some of the interesting things that could happen during the offseason that will have an impact on perceptions and season win totals for the 2017-18 season.

Host Adam Burke was back on the air to kick off a new week on the BangTheBook Radio channel with this edition of The Bettor's Box. There was a lot to discuss from an interesting weekend of baseball action, as Adam went Beyond the Box Score, Down the Lines, and also tapped into the Monday Mailbag. Today's topics ranged from the White Sox vs. Tigers to the Brewers vs. Diamondbacks and on to teams that have improved dramatically defensively this season. He also discussed run line betting and first five innings betting, along with a preview of some upcoming series and a whole lot more.