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Start your day off with a winner! The Pregame.com team breaks down the games, the stories & the bets you need to know every morning. With contributions from Pregame’s RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik & More!, SOV AM is your daily destination for sports conversation with a Vegas lean!

  1. 6H AGO

    What I Bet - Tuesday February 17th

    Griffin Warner talk betting for Tuesday. The latest episode of What I Bet on the Pregame.com podcast network opens with a full slate preview as the Champions League knockout rounds begin Tuesday, February 17, alongside a loaded college basketball card. The focus first turns to Istanbul, where Galatasaray host Juventus in an early matchup. Galatasaray enter as quarter goal underdogs, with Juventus laying additional juice and priced at minus 325 to advance, while Galatasaray return plus 237. The two leg aggregate format shapes the handicap, as conservative first leg approaches are common, particularly with the strategic value of hosting the second match. Juventus hold that edge, which partially explains the advance pricing. Still, questions remain about how much improvement their recent managerial change has truly delivered, and the volatility of a first leg result leaves limited appetite at the current number. Attention then shifts to the primary afternoon window, beginning with Monaco hosting PSG in an all France clash. The advance market is lopsided, with Monaco plus 762 and PSG minus 1700, reflecting heavy expectation toward the reigning Champions League winners. Monaco have moved from plus one to plus one and a quarter, a meaningful shift that softens the blow of a one goal defeat. PSG swept every major trophy last season but arrive off a road loss and face another away fixture. Monaco have endured managerial upheaval yet advanced from the group stage, and the home side presents value against a favorite whose dominance has not consistently matched pricing. The total of three and a quarter has leaned under. Benfica host Real Madrid in another headline tie, with Benfica catching a half goal at home and priced plus 340 to advance. The total sits at two and three quarters after previously touching three. With both clubs navigating coaching changes this season, and the inherent caution of a first leg, a lower scoring profile is anticipated. A draw would suit Madrid, while Benfica must balance ambition with respect for a strong opponent. Bruges face Atalanta as a quarter goal home favorite and minus 125 to advance, while Atalanta sit minus 105 in the series price with the second leg at home. The dynamic creates intrigue if Atalanta drift to a larger underdog position, particularly given the leverage of a return match on their own field. The total of two and three quarters has seen little movement, and a push at three would carry importance in what profiles as a tightly contested tie. The discussion then pivots to college basketball. Boston College visit Florida State as double digit underdogs, while Michigan lay two and a half at Purdue in the marquee matchup. Purdue, rarely an underdog at Mackey Arena and seldom defeated there, have already dropped two home games this season but remain a difficult out. Michigan have been treated like the nation’s top side, yet questions persist about whether the resume justifies road favoritism in this setting. Other notable matchups include Villanova at Xavier, NC State hosting North Carolina amid injury concerns, and Louisville laying points at SMU where rebounding could prove decisive. George Washington catch six and a half at VCU in a game expected to be competitive, while Iowa host Nebraska as a short favorite following consecutive losses. Minnesota travel to Oregon, and Texas Tech, fresh off an overtime win at number one Arizona, visit Arizona State in a potential letdown spot. To close the card, the best bet is Purdue plus two and a half at home against Michigan, banking on the value of an underdog in one of the toughest venues in college basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    20 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Cash That Ticket - Monday February 16th

    Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk NBA and MLB futures. The San Antonio Spurs are being priced at over 56 and a half wins on DraftKings, with the over carrying minus 125 juice, and that number reflects both expectation and opportunity. With Victor Wembanyama on the roster, San Antonio enters every matchup with a legitimate chance to win, and that foundational advantage underpins the case for backing the over. Clearing 56 and a half wins requires at least 57 victories, a threshold that aligns with what it will likely take to secure the top seed in the conference at minimum. There is a realistic path to 60 wins, but the wager only demands 57, creating a margin that supports the position. The remaining schedule presents challenges, ranking as the 10th most difficult, yet it also includes a mix of matchups that can be leveraged. Games against the Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, Indiana Pacers, and Dallas Mavericks are on the slate, along with contests versus the Bucks and the Grizzlies. Within that structure lies the opportunity to accumulate the necessary wins. Given the talent at the top of the roster and the balance of competition ahead, the Spurs are positioned to reach at least 57 victories and push beyond the posted total. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min

  3. 5D AGO

    Cash That Ticket - Thursday February 12th

    Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Thursday. With the NBA schedule narrowed to three games on the final night before the All Star break, the focus shifts to motivation, roster management and market value as teams navigate the last hurdle before extended rest. Milwaukee travels to Oklahoma City, Portland visits Utah and Dallas heads to Los Angeles to face the Lakers, creating a compact but nuanced betting board. The Bucks and Thunder both enter on the second leg of a back to back after wins. Oklahoma City handled Phoenix comfortably, limiting starter minutes in a 136 to 109 victory, while Milwaukee earned a 116 to 108 road win in Orlando behind a 34 point effort off the bench from Cam Thomas and 11 assists from Kevin Porter Junior. With injury reports pending, including concern around Jalen Williams for the Thunder, depth and pace become central themes. Oklahoma City has thrived even without key contributors, yet the compressed schedule and looming break raise questions about intensity. Milwaukee, meanwhile, has been held under 103 points in five of its last six games and scores nearly nine fewer points per game on the road than at home, reinforcing the case for a lower scoring profile despite Oklahoma City’s offensive ceiling. In Utah, the Trail Blazers look to rebound from a 133 to 109 loss in Minnesota, where defensive lapses and inefficient shooting defined the night. Portland has already scored at least 136 points in both prior meetings with the Jazz this season and now faces a Utah team adjusting after news that Jaren Jackson Jr is likely to miss the remainder of the season for knee surgery. The Jazz have been in developmental mode, and while recent defensive metrics have shown improvement compared to their season long ranking near the bottom of the league, personnel uncertainty clouds projections. Utah has covered six straight games and continues to compete in first halves before rotations thin late. Portland’s offensive consistency against this opponent and Utah’s shifting frontcourt structure make scoring expectations a primary angle. The late game features Dallas at the Lakers, with Los Angeles favored despite ongoing lineup fluidity. Luka is out, while LeBron James and Austin Reaves anchor the Lakers’ attack. Dallas has struggled on the road with only five wins away from home, yet underlying defensive effective field goal metrics compare favorably to Los Angeles. The Lakers remain below league average defensively and have not consistently separated from opponents, even at home. Market inflation tied to brand perception contrasts with statistical parity, particularly if Dallas receives solid contributions from secondary scorers in an elevated spotlight environment. Beyond the NBA card, the college basketball futures discussion highlights the importance of two way efficiency. Historical trends emphasize teams ranked inside the top tier in both offensive and defensive efficiency. Programs such as Michigan, Florida, Duke, Arizona, Houston and Connecticut fit that profile, while Vanderbilt presents long shot value given its balanced metrics and conference strength. As the All Star break arrives, the betting landscape demands careful attention to minutes allocation, motivational edges and evolving injury news rather than surface level records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min

  4. 5D AGO

    What I Bet - Thursday February 12th

    Griffin Warner talks betting for Thursday. Griffin Warner returned to the Pregame.com podcast network and the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed with a compact Thursday card, looking to build on a college basketball win with Tulane on February 11 and push for a second straight result. The slate featured a single English Premier League match, a Copa del Rey semifinal first leg, and a lighter than usual college basketball board, before closing with a best bet and promotional offer. The lone Premier League fixture sends Arsenal across London to face Brentford, with the visitors installed as three quarter goal favorites on the road. Arsenal sit atop the league conversation after consecutive second place finishes in recent seasons and are navigating domestic and European commitments, including the Premier League title race, the Champions League, the Carabao Cup, and an upcoming FA Cup tie. Manager Miguel Arteta has been reluctant to rotate heavily, and squad depth has been tested amid a crowded schedule. Brentford, meanwhile, have been strong at home, earning notable results against bigger sides and benefiting from not competing in Europe. The total is set at two and a half shaded to the over, reflecting Brentford’s scoring ability against an Arsenal side that typically controls possession and limits shots. Arsenal generate significant production from set pieces, while Brentford employ a similar approach with long throws and structured restarts. Warner indicated interest in Brentford plus three quarters of a goal, preferring to wait for a potential move to plus one as public support flows toward the league leaders. In Spain, Barcelona visit Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals. The two leg format places added emphasis on home performance, with the return match set for Barcelona. Atletico are slight home underdogs at a quarter goal, while Barcelona are favored to advance at minus 252 compared with Atletico at plus 209. The total sits at three and a quarter shaded to the over, consistent with Barcelona’s attacking profile and defensive vulnerabilities. Atletico have long projected as a third place side in Spain, guided by an experienced manager and bolstered by increased spending that has shifted them toward a more offensive identity. Warner noted that a strong first leg result is critical for Atletico given the difficulty of the return trip, and expressed measured interest in the home underdog while acknowledging the market respect shown toward Barcelona. The college basketball schedule opens with Kennesaw State hosting Middle Tennessee State, followed by Missouri Valley Conference action including Charleston laying a point to Hofstra and Southern Illinois favored by 12 over Evansville ahead of Arch Madness. Memphis at North Texas stands out as the marquee matchup, with Memphis a one point road favorite and a total of 136.5. North Texas sits outside the current American Conference tournament picture and would benefit significantly from a home win. Memphis have shown recent improvement with victories over UAB and FAU but have been inconsistent and thinner on talent. North Texas, under new leadership after Ross Hodge departed for West Virginia, continue to lean on defense and a deliberate pace. Warner expects tempo control from the home side in what profiles as a grind. Additional matchups include Oregon State catching eight and a half at San Francisco, Belmont laying five to Northern Iowa after Bradley’s overtime win, and a series of Big West contests featuring Hawaii, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, and others. The episode concluded with a promotional code, Jumper20, valid for 20 percent off purchases at Pregame.com through February 23, and a best bet on under 136.5 in Memphis at North Texas, anticipating a low scoring contest dictated by the Mean Green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    16 min

  5. 5D AGO

    Cash That Ticket - Wednesday February 11th

    Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk Wednesday sports betting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min

  6. 6D AGO

    2026 Pebble Beach Pro-Am Preview and Picks

    Will Doctor is bringing you the sharpest and most in-depth preview of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The PGA TOUR heads back to the Monterey Bay Peninsula for the first signature event of the season, featuring an elite 80-player field split between Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill before the California swing rolls on to Riviera. This week, Will breaks down everything you need to know — from course fit and weather impact to key statistical trends that actually matter on these poa greens. With chilly coastal conditions, limited wind, and the potential for late-week rain, strategy is front and center. Will dives deep into the top of the odds board, evaluates the major contenders, highlights undervalued names further down the market, and builds out a full betting card with outrights, placement plays, and matchup leans. You’ll also get first-round targets, live-betting angles, DFS lineup strategy for DraftKings and PGATOUR.com formats, and sharp insights into how Pebble and Spyglass historically separate contenders from pretenders. Plus, listener questions to end it. For more, follow along on X @drmedia59 and Instagram @kingdoctor1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 17m

  7. 6D AGO

    What I Bet - Wednesday February 11th

    Griffin Warner talk betting for Wednesday to include soccer and college basketball. Griffin Warner opened the February 11 edition of What I Bet by sweeping across a packed midweek card in European soccer and college basketball, isolating market movement, pricing inefficiencies, and situational angles before closing with a best bet and promotional offer. In England, Manchester City entered as a one and a half goal home favorite against Fulham, with notable juice shading toward the road side despite City’s push to reestablish themselves in the title race. Warner pointed to City’s scoring ceiling while acknowledging the volatility that accompanies backing a favorite capable of conceding a single goal and still jeopardizing margin coverage . Aston Villa, listed as a half goal favorite over Brighton, drew attention for total movement around two and a half, with discussion of a potential shift to two and three quarters and the value mechanics embedded in split totals . Nottingham Forest laid three quarters of a goal to Wolverhampton, one of the league’s worst statistical profiles, with the total at two and a half leaning under in what projected as a low event match . Crystal Palace hosted Burnley as a one goal favorite in a matchup defined by offensive limitations and interest in the under two and a half . Sunderland caught three quarters of a goal at home to Liverpool, with Warner expressing skepticism toward Liverpool’s form despite last season’s title run . In Spain’s Copa del Rey semifinal first leg, Athletic Club Bilbao sat a quarter goal favorite over Real Sociedad in a Basque rivalry expected to be physical and conservative, with the total at two and a quarter drawing under consideration . Italy’s cup slate featured Bologna as a quarter goal favorite over Lazio in a single leg setting, with the total shaded over two but interest leaning toward the under and the underdog in a potentially cautious affair . In Germany, Bayern Munich were installed as one and three quarter goal favorites against RB Leipzig with a total of four, a number reflecting Bayern’s dominant form and prior six nil result in the same venue . Transitioning to college basketball, Warner surveyed marquee matchups including Illinois at Maryland, USC at Ohio State, Florida at Georgia, Alabama at Mississippi, and Connecticut at Butler, highlighting scheduling dynamics, road splits, and coaching performance across conferences . He closed with a promotional code offering twenty percent off at Pregame.com before delivering his best bet, Tulane plus one at home against Temple, citing confidence in Tulane’s home performance and skepticism toward Temple’s current trajectory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    18 min

  8. FEB 10

    Cash That Ticket - Tuesday February 10th

    Munaf Manji talks betting for Tuesday. Tuesday’s edition of Cash That Ticket on RJ Bell’s Dream Preview, hosted by Munaf Manji, centered on a busy NBA slate and a night that blended betting success, on court controversy, and evolving league storylines. Coming off a 2 0 night on best bets, Manji opened by noting momentum built from Nikola Jokic clearing a rebounds and assists prop and a college basketball win from Uncle Dave, setting the tone for another analysis heavy episode focused primarily on professional hoops. The biggest headline from Monday night came in Charlotte, where tensions between the Pistons and Hornets escalated into a chaotic midgame altercation that evoked memories of past NBA flashpoints. A hard foul and ensuing confrontation involving Jalen Duren, Miles Bridges, and Isaiah Stewart spilled across the floor before officials and teammates intervened. While the incident stopped short of anything more severe, suspensions were still pending, and the league was expected to review the situation closely. Detroit ultimately snapped Charlotte’s nine game winning streak with a 110 104 victory, a result that also cashed the under Manji had leaned toward pregame. Beyond the fight, Manji highlighted several league wide trends impacting both teams and bettors. Utah’s handling of a close game against Miami drew scrutiny after key starters sat for the entire fourth quarter despite being within reach, a clear signal of draft positioning priorities. The situation reinforced a growing angle for bettors, especially with live markets, when evaluating teams openly embracing late season losses. Elsewhere, Golden State edged Memphis by one point, Cleveland rallied late to beat Denver, and Oklahoma City handled the Lakers without Shai Gilgeous Alexander, prompting candid postgame comments from LeBron James about Los Angeles falling short of championship caliber. That admission fueled broader speculation about the Lakers’ direction and the possibility that this season could mark the end of James’ tenure in Los Angeles, with roster construction and long term planning increasingly shifting toward Luka Doncic. Looking ahead, Manji broke down a short Tuesday card, emphasizing defense, pace, and situational spots. He backed the Knicks at home against Indiana, citing elite recent defensive form and strong Madison Square Garden performance, leaned under in Clippers Rockets due to Houston’s slow tempo and defensive identity, supported Phoenix laying points versus a depleted Dallas squad, and ultimately locked in San Antonio against the Lakers as his best bet. With depth, defensive consistency, and favorable scheduling on their side, the Spurs were positioned as the most reliable play of the night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min
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