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
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
After Chase breaks down historical trends for underdogs in the tournament, we run through each Sweet 16 game with our favorite bets, leans, and more.Mailbag Questions: @TheLionsEdge
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
We run through BetMGM odds for every First Round game, giving picks, leans, and other analysis:2:28 - West Region19:55 - East Region39:53 - South Region57:35 - Midwest RegionBetting Questions: @TheLionsEdgeTwitter Spaces: 11am ET Thursday and Friday (@BetMGM) before First Round games tip off.
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
Before we drop a massive tourney betting episode on Wednesday, we discussed early odds, including:Bizarre line for Providence-SDSUMoneyline dogsNarratives for Chattanooga and Loyola ChicagoFading public narratives
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
1:45 - Russell Wilson: Broncos' expectations, the irrelevancy of Noah Fant.11:22 - Aaron Rodgers: The circus is done.15:29 - Carson Wentz: Is Washington better now? Should their NFC East odds have improved?25:04 - March Madness: Debunking myths, using narratives to your advantage. Twitter Spaces: Immediately following the Selection Show from the @BetMGM Twitter account.
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Before an onslaught of NCAA Tournament coverage starts next week, Chase Kiddy and Colton Pool discuss the NBA futures market, including notes on the Sixers, Heat, and Suns.View updated NBA odds at the BetMGM sportsbook.
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Haven't been paying attention to the college basketball season until now? We run through some strategies for betting on conference tournaments and the NCAA Tournament, including fading narratives, betting the dogs, and taking unders.Mailbag Questions: @TheLionsEdgeOdds: College basketball odds at the BetMGM sportsbook.
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
We take a 1-week deviation from betting to ask and answer 10 questions, including:Toilet paper alternativesWhy Rome does or doesn't suckBowling with Seinfield, SVP, Jennifer Lawrence, or Michael CeraFuture Super Bowl-winning QBsNext team to make the CFPMailbag Questions: @TheLionsEdge Free Bet: Leave a review on your podcast player, screen shot the review, and send to us on Twitter for a $5 Free Bet.
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
We discuss each of the 23 Super Bowl bets we've taken thus far, including:Super Bowl MVPOpening Kickoff TouchbackJoe Mixon ReceivingFirst-Half SpreadJalen Ramsey TacklesCheck out all Super Bowl odds at the BetMGM sportsbook.
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
We run through our early Super Bowl bets, including the Rams' spread and props for Matthew Stafford and Tee Higgins.Also: Chase drops picks for ATP Cordoba, and we discuss a college basketball betting trend for Final Four Cinderella teams.Mailbag Questions: @TheLionsEdge
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
0:44 - Bengals at ChiefsAlt-spread parlay, over/under trends, Joe Mixon prop bet.15:22 - 49ers at RamsDisagreement on correct side, taking the under, Deebo Samuel prop bet.23:15 - Bet on William & MaryThe Lion's Edge: The only place for Tribe betting breakdowns.26:47 - Overs for slow CAA teamsThree games for Thursday night.29:50 - Bloodbath in MelbourneChase needs tennis therapy.