The Lion’s Edge
BetMGM handicapping expert Chase Kiddy dives into sports betting every week with knowledgeable guests. We’re talking college football, NFL, hoops, baseball, tennis and more, with lines provided by the BetMGM online sportsbook. Listen for betting strategies, weekly picks, and thoughtful analysis.
Episodes
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Night FootballInjuries and buy-low, sell-high spots for Steelers at Vikings (-3).Army-NavyTotal plummeted but is now climbing ... can you take advantage of a public narrative on Unders for service academy games?FCS PlayoffsChase Kiddy gives betting advice on this weekend's four FCS games, including Montana at James Madison.NFL Week 14 Why we love the Bears-Packers under, debating the sides in Bucs-Bills, rolling with Washington, and making sense of funky numbers.
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Night FootballIs it finally time to bet against the Patriots (+3)? What's the right side for an over/under total that's plummeting for a cold, windy night in Buffalo?CFB Playoff OddsBreaking down our early leans for Alabama (-14) vs. Cincinnati and Georgia (-7) vs. Michigan. Should you bet Georgia because a different book had a look-ahead line of -9?NFL Bye TrendsThe bye week is often overvalued in NFL betting, but there's a sweet spot with road favorites after a bye.
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
After opening with Thursday Night Football betting (Cowboys at Saints), we discuss our favorite odds for conference championships, including the SEC Championship and AAC Championship.Also, in Week 13 NFL betting: First-half plays on the Colts and Vikings, some ugly dogs, and more.Free Bets: $5 Free Bet if you leave a review for The Lion's Edge on your podcast player, screen shot and send to us on Twitter (@TheLionsEdge).Twitter Spaces: Friday at 3:30 p.m. ET
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
College Football PlayoffWe go line-by-line with seven College Football Playoff contenders – Georgia, Michigan, Alabama, Cincinnati, Oklahoma State, Notre Dame, and Baylor – with the most likely scenario that guarantees each a playoff spot.Monday Night FootballTrends and betting strategy for Seattle at Washington.Lincoln RileyRiley's impact on the Pac-12, and what's the next program to take a gigantic swing on a hire?Conference Championship OddsAn early look at odds, including a Bama-Georgia line hat (predictably) jumped after last weekend's games.
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
We give our favorite college football and NFL bets of the weekend, which include the Chase Kiddy STAMP OF GUARANTEE.Among them: Thanksgiving NFL unders, bizarre underdog lines for Michigan and Auburn, sharp money on the Broncos, and more.Twitter Spaces: Saturday at 11 a.m. ETMailbag Questions: @TheLionsEdge
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
MNF: Trends for dog of 10+, Tom Brady's ATS numbers as a big favorite, why Chase likes the Bucs to cover.NFL Dogs: Using trends to predict success for underdogs over the final seven weeks, the sweet spot for money line dogs, and more.Air Horn: KANSAS!CFB Playoff: Oklahoma State's playoff path is clear ... can they climb to the 3-seed?Florida: Ripple effect of Dan Mullen's firing.
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
We open with Thursday Night Football betting (NE-ATL) and the Virginia Tech opening before discussing our favorite college football and NFL bets this weekend, including:-Three hideous NFL underdogs-Back on Ohio State and Clemson?-Capitalizing on narrative games-Bizarre Pac-12 and Mountain West trendTwitter Spaces: Sunday at Noon ET Mailbag Questions: @TheLionsEdge
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
From Texas and Florida to the Jets and UMass, we discuss which college football and NFL fans are the most pissed off right now. Also: Predictions for Tuesday's College Football Playoff Rankings, and 5 bets across college football, college basketball, and the NHL.Mailbag Questions: @TheLionsEdge
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Breaking down our favorite NFL and college football bets this weekend, including notes on Chiefs-Raiders, Ohio State-Purdue, Rams-Titans, and Tennessee-Georgia.Join us at 11 a.m. ET Saturday on Twitter Spaces (@BetMGM) for more college football betting talk. And send any mailbag questions to @TheLionsEdge on Twitter.
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Night Football: Breaking down trends, sides, and a potential first-half bet for the Bears-Steelers.What the F*ck was that? The Chiefs are trash, nice effort Bills, maybe the Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers aren't good...Air Horn: Vikings-Chargers, Louisiana-TroyPlayoff Debate: Simplifying the scenarios by highlighting 6 remaining games.Mailbag Questions: @TheLionsEdgeBetMGM Odds: NFL Odds & College Football Odds