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.
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Episodes
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
From conference realignment and the hot seat to concerns about Alabama's departures and a potentially great season from the Pac-12, we ask and answer 10 questions on college football.Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPodBetMGM Odds: College Football Odds
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
From types of bets and watching for reverse line movement to mindset and things to avoid, Chase Kiddy reviews the Betting Guide for Idiots entering the football season.Submit Mailbag Questions: @HighMotorPodBetMGM Odds: NFL Odds and College Football Odds
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
We break down NFL futures by revisiting some BetMGM odds from the divisional previews and giving new futures we like, including a Bucs-Panthers finish atop the NFC South, 49ers-Browns Super Bowl, and more.
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
In the final NFL divisional betting preview, we break down AFC West odds, win totals, and more. -Are the Chargers overvalued? -How is the book viewing the Chargers vs. Broncos for 2nd place?-You're not gonna bet against the Chiefs-Will the Raiders be trash or competent?
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
The Bills are a popular public team this summer ... does that mean you should bet against them? Or pound their futures? And sorting through the mess below the Bills: Dolphins/Patriots aim for Wild Card, any value in Jets' betting?ALSO: BIATHLON ODDS!
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Why a Browns' Super Bowl bet is great value, and how you can create your own AFC North Super Bowl bet with two separate wagers.Will the Steelers suck? And do the Bengals have a prayer of winning seven games against a tough schedule?That and more on this AFC North betting preview.
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
What's the best betting strategy for a division with two good teams and two bad teams?We break down the AFC South odds and build a parlay of futility for the Texans and Jaguars (and Lions).
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
We put each of the 32 (projected) NFL starting quarterbacks into one of six tiers for the 2021 season. -Only Mahomes & Rodgers in Tier 1?-Did we see enough from Herbert?-Does Tannehill deserve the benefit of the doubt?-And a TON MORE
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
When the College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams, would you rather be a Group of Five team or middle-class Power Five team?We discuss that and more on playoff expansion, including cynicism on the committee's sudden love for the G5, resetting expectations for programs (e.g., Wisconsin, Oklahoma State) and coaches (e.g., Jim Harbaugh, Scott Frost), and wondering if there are any losers with expansion.
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
NFC West Preview:The entire division can't be good ... so who's gonna suck?Why we're pounding the overs for the Rams & NinersAre the Seahawks stuck in a boring limbo?This is a critical year for Kliff Kingsbury and the Cardinals' rebuild.