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Betting expert Chad Millman and professional sports gambler Simon Hunter dig into all the spreads for every game, all NFL season long, as they narrow down their five best bets. During football season they share their NFL picks, moneyline parlays, totals, survivor pool picks and more. And during the offseason, Chad and Simon share what the wiseguys are saying, and help you get a leg up on the competition across a variety of sports. So whether you're filling out NFL pool picks with your friends, heading to Las Vegas, or just a fanatic for the NFL Draft, preseason, and the 24/7 football news cycle, make Sharp or Square your best bet all year 'round.   

  1. KENTUCKY DERBY BETTING PREVIEW

    4 DAYS AGO

    KENTUCKY DERBY BETTING PREVIEW

    One of America's most cherished Rites of Spring, the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby is this Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. This is the perfect event for sports fans and gamblers looking to turn a small investment into a big payday, with limitless opportunities and a massive parimutuel pool. To help them build some winning Kentucky Derby slips, betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome back one of their favorite annual guests, effervescent horse racing handicapper Mike Conti.  Together they discuss what makes "The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports" unique as both a sporting event and betting bonanza, and how to approach betting a race of this magnitude. Mike Conti provides guidance on how to wisely build your exactas and trifecta tickets and manage your bankroll, and which thoroughbred horses he will be tossing from consideration. Top contenders Renegade, Commandment, Further Ado, Chief Wallabee, and The Puma will be in the starting gate for this Run For The Roses, and famous trainers Todd Pletcher and Bob Baffert are once again in the mix. We also get our guests's expert picks and predictions for the Kentucky Oaks, and several other races taking place at Churchill Downs on both Friday and Derby Day. Plus, a fascinating breakdown of how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the horseracing side of parimutuel betting. #Volume  0:00:00 - START 0:08:00 - HOW A.I. IS REVOLUTIONIZING HORSE RACING 0:18:00 - WHAT MAKES THE KENTUCKY DERBY UNIQUE 0:26:57 - FAVORITE DERBY LONGSHOT HORSES 0:29:19 - KENTUCKY DERBY BEST BETS & EXACTAS -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min
  2. NFL DRAFT Betting Recap: Picks & Predictions Results

    5 DAYS AGO

    NFL DRAFT Betting Recap: Picks & Predictions Results

    The 2026 NFL Draft is a wrap! From Fernando Mendoza to Mr. Irrelevant, this year's Draft leaves much to discuss in this episode, sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHARPORSQUARE and use SHARPORSQUARE at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics.Betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome back NFL Draft betting guru Derek Brown of FantasyPros to discuss the betting results of their favorite picks and predictions, including Ty Simpson's first round shocker to the L.A. Rams, Jeremiyah Love's new contract with the Arizona Cardinals, and Caleb Downs sliding to the Dallas Cowboys.Today our trio judge the best and worst NFL Draft performances, look at who got the most bang for their Draft buck, which teams seemed incoherent in their strategy, and more. #Volume -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    53 min
  3. FINAL NFL DRAFT BETS: Player Props, Picks and Predictions

    23 APR

    FINAL NFL DRAFT BETS: Player Props, Picks and Predictions

    The waiting is over! The 2026 NFL Draft starts TONIGHT in Pittsburgh, as betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome back NFL Draft betting guru Derek Brown of FantasyPros to discuss their final player props, betting picks and predictions for the first round and beyond.Today our trio looks at the final offerings in the NFL Drafter betting market, along with analyzing any potential trades. Plus, we hear the speculation regarding Alabama QB Ty Simpson, who is now the odds-on favorite to be drafted by the Arizona Cardinals. We also hear about Ohio State wideout Carnell Tate, Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Caleb Downs, the Houston Texans’ draft plans, and so much more. #Volume -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min
  4. 2026 NFL DRAFT Betting Picks & Predictions - Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love and more

    21 APR

    2026 NFL DRAFT Betting Picks & Predictions - Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love and more

    The 2026 NFL Draft starts Thursday in Pittsburgh, with fans and gamblers growing more and more invested as the first round approaches. Betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome back NFL Draft betting guru Derek Brown of FantasyPros to discuss the betting market and give out their favorite picks and predictions. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHARPORSQUARE and use SHARPORSQUARE at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Today our trio examines the impact of the Dexter Lawrence trade between the New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals, along with the potential for Alabama QB Ty Simpson to go in the first round to the Arizona Cardinals. Plus, we hear more picks and predictions from Derek and Simon about Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love as a potential Top 5 selection, and the the draft stocks of players like Carson Beck, Akheem Mesidor, Spencer Fano, and more. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:07:30 - DEXTER LAWRENCE TRADE IMPACT 0:11:14 - SHEMAR STEWART BENGALS FLASHBACK 0:17:27 - PLAYER EXACT TEAM DRAFT BETS 0:28:10 - 2026 NFL DRAFT BEST BETS   -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min
  5. NFL Draft Betting Update: Rueben Bain, Ty Simpson Odds & More

    16 APR

    NFL Draft Betting Update: Rueben Bain, Ty Simpson Odds & More

    The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is now one week away, as betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome back NFL Draft betting guru Derek Brown of FantasyPros. As new betting options continue to emerge, today our trio examines the impact of the latest draft news on the market overall. University of Miami defensive end Reuben Bain has become embroiled in a controversy surrounding a fatal car crash from 2024, with timing reminiscent of Laremy Tunsil's draft saga 10 years ago. We also have prices posted on Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson's landing spot in the draft, with 20 teams currently listed at 100-1 odds or higher. Plus, we hear more picks and predictions from Derek and Simon as sportsbook operators prepare to open the floodgates of NFL Draft props. #Volume -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43 min
  6. NBA PLAYOFFS BETTING PREVIEW with Jason Timpf

    14 APR

    NBA PLAYOFFS BETTING PREVIEW with Jason Timpf

    The NBA Play-In Tournament tips off tonight, paving the way for the official start of the NBA Playoffs this Saturday. Joining us to discuss all things betting in the NBA Playoffs is the host of Hoops Tonight and our Volume podcast colleague Jason Timpf! Jason joins betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter to break down the four established matchups in the first round. In the Eastern Conference those matchups include Jalen Brunson and his New York Knicks facing the Atlanta Hawks, after a Play-In Tournament showdown between the Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets, led by star rookie Kon Knueppel. In the Western Conference we have Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, along with LeBron James and Luka Doncic leading the Los Angeles Lakers against the heavily-favored Houston Rockets with Kevin Durant. Jason provides his analysis on whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder can repeat as champions, and whether Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have what it takes to dethrone them out West. Plus, exotic wagers, futures picks, and more! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:14:08 - NBA PLAY-IN TOURNAMENT BEST BETS 0:27:21 - NEW YORK KNICKS VS. ATLANTA HAWKS PREVIEW 0:44:35 - MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS. DENVER NUGGETS PREVIEW --All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
  7. NFL Quarterback Evaluation with Seth Wickersham of ESPN

    9 APR

    NFL Quarterback Evaluation with Seth Wickersham of ESPN

    Best-selling author and longtime ESPN writer Seth Wickersham has become an expert on how NFL quarterbacks become elite and how professional teams evaluate the quarterback position. That expertise comes from years hearing it directly from NFL legends like Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, Sean Payton, Steve Young, and others.Today, hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome back Seth to discuss his take on the 2026 NFL Draft class of quarterbacks, including Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, Alabama’s Ty Simpson, and LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier. We also hear about his experiences as an embedded reporter with the Denver Broncos throughout last season's playoff run, which led to some incredible moments involving quarterback Bo Nix. They also tackle "helmet scouting," system quarterbacks, how opposing coaches bait star quarterbacks in big games, and so much more. #Volume -- All Lines courtesy of Hard Rock Bet Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    54 min
  8. NFL DRAFT Betting Update: More Prop Bets, Picks & Predictions

    7 APR

    NFL DRAFT Betting Update: More Prop Bets, Picks & Predictions

    The 2026 NFL Draft approaches as host Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome back NFL Draft betting expert Derek Brown of FantasyPros.Before the Las Vegas Raiders are "on the clock" with the No. 1 overall pick in Pittsburgh on April 23rd, our trio looks for gambling value as a few new betting markets continue to leak out. Today they examine player prop bets and make their picks and predictions on what to expect in the weeks ahead. Plus, we hear more about the smartest strategies on how to approach this unique betting event, as sportsbook operators begin to open the floodgates before the chaos of Draft Night. #Volume  -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min
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Betting expert Chad Millman and professional sports gambler Simon Hunter dig into all the spreads for every game, all NFL season long, as they narrow down their five best bets. During football season they share their NFL picks, moneyline parlays, totals, survivor pool picks and more. And during the offseason, Chad and Simon share what the wiseguys are saying, and help you get a leg up on the competition across a variety of sports. So whether you're filling out NFL pool picks with your friends, heading to Las Vegas, or just a fanatic for the NFL Draft, preseason, and the 24/7 football news cycle, make Sharp or Square your best bet all year 'round.   

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