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 Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
In BetMGM odds: Why Notre Dame (+20) and Clemson (-7) are the smart bets for the College Football Playoff. Also, strategy for first-half lines and timing for your underdog bets.
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
When should you bet on the two College Football Playoff games? If you want Notre Dame, should you wait until later in the week? Betting expert Chase Kiddy gives his advice and breaks down betting strategy for bowl games.
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
As calls for College Football Playoff expansion grow louder, we need to remember the bizarre 2020 college football season shouldn't be used as a reason to expand (or remain the same). Also, hate-watching this year's playoff field, divisions are idiotic, and more.
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Florida's loss to LSU was shocking but how much did it matter in the playoff picture? What needs to happen for Florida to earn a playoff spot? Who benefitted from the loss?Also: Realistic expectations for Arizona in replacing Kevin Sumlin, and it's time to officially start a long and complicated Scott Frost hot seat discussion.
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Iowa State's No. 7 ranking means you need to take them seriously in the playoff discussion. What needs to happen for the Cyclones to earn a berth?Also: The Big Ten's mess, Miami (FL) should be IRATE over the ACC's decision, how to talk about the Group of Five, and Chase Kiddy's best college football bets for Week 15.
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Betting expert Chase Kiddy breaks down Week 14 college football odds, including Indiana-Wisconsin, Alabama-LSU and more. Chase gives his best bets for Week 14, games to avoid, and briefly talks early notes on college basketball betting.
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
With Ohio State's season in jeopardy, we need to reset the playoff conversation. The playoff committee claims they have no hard requirements for inclusion...but do they? If Ohio State and the Big Ten are out, who benefits? Is Cincinnati back in conversation? What happens to Florida and Texas A&M?
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
In the first week with College Football Playoff Rankings, should your betting strategy change? Are there additional opportunities as other bettors react to the rankings?Betting expert Chase Kiddy breaks that down (and explains why Cincinnati should be ranked higher than Ohio State), and gives his best bets for Week 13.
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Tuesday's playoff rankings could give us a glimpse of how the committee might handle a 1-loss Notre Dame vs. 2-loss Florida decision. We break down potential concerns and trouble spots for the committee, discuss if Northwestern's ranking is the most important, and more.Also, breaking down the overrated conversation around Oklahoma State, North Carolina, and USC. And what can we expect from a weird coaching carousel?
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
What's a realistic expectation for South Carolina's coaching search? Where do the Gamecocks sit in the college football hiring hierachy? If they can't get Fickell or another big name, who might they land? Also, betting expert Chase Kiddy breaks down Week 12 college football betting, including Indiana-Ohio State, Wisconsin-Northwestern, and Oklahoma State-Oklahoma.