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
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
NBC Sports NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom: What will be the biggest mistake of the First Round? Why he loves Rashod Bateman and why Javonte Williams should (and might) be the first running back drafted.And rapid-fire draft betting: Positional bets, team picks, ACC & SEC players, and more.
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Defensive players haven't been shut out of the top 10 in the NFL Draft since the 1940s. Does that mean you should bet the UNDER on defensive players in the First Round?Also: FCS betting picks and MLB underdogs are crushing moneylines this season.
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
The NFL Draft really begins with the 49ers at No. 3 ... and that means it's a good opportunity to find betting value. We explain why Trey Lance (+450) is the best value pick at No. 3.And after the Air Horn, why it's nearly certain one or multiple quarterbacks will have a serious tumble on draft day. We outline the scenarios for the quarterbacks the 49ers don't take at No. 3.
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
A FULL COLLEGE FOOTBALL EPISODE for the first time since January 12: Which programs are settling for mediocrity? Should they take a swing or accept where they sit?And: Jeff Brohm, eligibility, Mississippi State, and other storylines we haven't given enough attention to over the last three months.
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Reactions to Baylor's dominant win over Gonzaga: Is it fair to wonder if Gonzaga's soft schedule for 3 months played a factor? Or is that a hot take?Which tourney team is the most disappointed? Gonzaga, Ohio State, Texas, others?And with the tourney over, what's next in the sports betting calendar?
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Final Four Betting: UCLA, who was NOT underseeded, is a 14-point underdog against Gonzaga. Is that number big enough to take the Bruins? A potential parlay, the Baylor-Houston spread, first-half Gonzaga-UCLA total.Baseball Betting: How much should you care about last year's numbers? Also, smart win totals, best bets for Opening Day, and more.
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Friday Mar 26, 2021
What's the smartest strategy for Oral Roberts amidst the public love? And should you take the Baylor moneyline? Also: Gonzaga/Creighton Total, Arkansas/Oral Roberts Total, how to build a strong Sweet 16 parlay, and more on BetMGM.com Sweet 16 odds.
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
The Big Ten has sucked in the NCAA Tournament ... but does that automatically mean the conference was overrated?Also: Mark Turgeon's comments, why Loyola wasn't underseeded, early thoughts on Sweet 16 lines, and what we learned from the first two rounds of March Madness betting.
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Are you entering an NCAA Tournament points-based bracket contest or a perfect bracket contest? We discuss the different strategies for each contest and levels of risk you should take.And best bets in the First Four and First Round: Missouri, Oregon, Liberty, Houston, and more.
Sunday Mar 14, 2021
Sunday Mar 14, 2021
Should you fade Oklahoma State and Illinois in the NCAA Tournament after high-exposure late-season runs? The committee screwed the Cowboys with a 4-seed.Also: How to approach the 12-5 games this year, why you won't see massive upsets, breaking down early BetMGM national championship odds, and more.