The Favorites

A new NFL season kicks off tonight in Kansas City! To celebrate, Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to give out their best bets across the NFL Week 1 slate. Together they narrow down their picks for their free Favorites Podcast $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest presented by bet365, which is still open for sign-up at favorites.actionnetwork.com and awarding huge cash prizes all season long!  We also get their famous Big Balls Bet of the Week presented by Tommy John, a boosted moneyline underdog parlay, a long discussion on the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants, and so much more. #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Week 1 has finally arrived! Kickoff of a new season looms large, so Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to talk through every game on a loaded Week 1 slate. Can the Eagles win in Brazil? Can the Ravens exact revenge in Kansas City? Are the Bills on upset alert? Together Chad and Simon give out their Foxhole, Simon Says and Executive Decision picks of the week. Plus, we hear about the games they are eyeballing as their final five selections in their HUGE annual NFL pick 'em contest.  In case you're new to the show, The Favorites $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest has offically launched for a second season! Presented by bet365, this totally free-to-play contest has over $100,000 in cash prizes up for grabs to our listeners this NFL season. Make just five picks every week to compete for our $40,000 first place prize, plus thousands more up for grabs every week of the regular season. Visit Favorites.ActionNetwork.com to sign up for free and make your Week 1 picks today. #Volume  #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL returns in just one week! Today Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return for a loaded episode outlining all of their top bets heading into the season, including Super Bowl matchups, season win totals, and so much more. Later in the show we get some tantalizing nuggets from Evan Abrams about this upcoming season, along with an epic story from our college football insider Brett McMurphy! Plus, we get another reminder about our BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The Favorites $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest has offically launched for a second season! Presented by bet365, this totally free-to-play contest awarded over $100,000 in cash prizes to our listeners last NFL season. And this season, we're running it back! Make just five picks every week to compete for our $40,000 first place prize, plus thousands more up for grabs every week of the regular season. Visit Favorites.ActionNetwork.com to sign up for free and make your Week 1 picks today.  And for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe now for free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume  #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The Favorites $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest has offically launched for a second season! Presented by bet365, this totally free-to-play contest awarded over $100,000 in cash prizes to our listeners last NFL season. And this season, we're running it back! Make just five picks every week to compete for our $40,000 first place prize, plus thousands more up for grabs every week of the regular season. Visit Favorites.ActionNetwork.com to sign up for free and make your Week 1 picks today.  Plus, college football enters a new era this season, with an expanded playoff structure and massive impacts from conference realignment.  To discuss college football kickoff from a gambling perspective, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome the hosts of the Big Bets On Campus podcast Stuckey and Collin Wilson for this rollicking annual episode. Together they talk about Ohio State vs Oregon in the expanded Big Ten, the futures bets they're making, their favorite picks for a massive Week 1 holiday weekend slate, and much more. And for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe now for free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the San Francisco 49ers destined to regress? Can the Rams make another playoff push? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are back for their eighth and final Division Preview talking NFC West. Together they talk about the Arizona Cardinals' tough schedule, Simon's love affairs with the Seattle Seahawks' wide receiver room and much more. Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe now for free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the Kansas City Chiefs destined to repeat as Super Bowl champs? Are the Chargers ready to shock the division under Jim Harbaugh? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are back to discuss the AFC West, joined by NFL expert Matthew Freedman of Fantasy Life.  Together they talk about the chances of a Las Vegas Raiders playoff run, Simon's feelings on Bo Nix and the Broncos, and much more. Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe now for free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the Dallas Cowboys toast? Can the Eagles return to soar once more? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to talk NFC East with their colleague Chris Raybon, who has strong opinions on the Washington Commanders and lowly New York Giants. Together they talk about the chances of a winless Giants start, Simon's feelings on Kliff Kingsbury, and so much more. Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe now for free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the Buffalo Bills no longer a beast in the East? Are the Dolphins tough enough for a long regular season? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are back to discuss the AFC East. They are joined by former NFL executive Michael Lombardi, creator of the Daily Coach newsletter and host of the GM Shuffle Podcast. Together they talk about the chances of a New York Jets playoff run, Simon's feelings on Tua, and so much more. Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe now for free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens get over the hump? Can the Cleveland Browns overcome mediocre quarterback play? Can Joe Burrow get the Bengals off to a hot start? Are the Steelers cooked?As the NFL regular season approaches, Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to talk all things AFC North. Today they welcome back Warren Sharp, the impresario of Sharp Football Analysis and one of our favorite returning guests. He is creator of the 2024 Sharp Football Analysis NFL Preview, his popular annual football tome. Use promo code ACTION to receive 50%, available now. Together this trio talk about all four teams in the AFC North, and dive deep into who has the rest advantage, schedule edge and so much more. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the Chicago Bears worth the hype? Just how rough will things get for the Minnesota Vikings? And can the Packers return to glory with Jordan Love this season? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are back to discuss the NFC North. They are joined by friend of the show Field Yates, the popular ESPN NFL insider. Together they talk a resurgent Detroit Lions team, Simon's love for Field's fantasy podcast, and even do a quick walk down memory lane involving hypnosis.  Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe now for free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.