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Pinnacle Podcast

A unique betting podcast from world’s sharpest bookmaker, sharing expert betting insight and explaining how betting works. Gamble responsibly.

  1. 3 days ago

    Week 2 Soccer Betting: Reading Early Market Signals & Bet Sizing | Pinnacle FC Ep. 109

    On Episode 109 of Pinnacle FC, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe use this week's EPL, La Liga, Serie A, and Bundesliga fixtures as a live classroom in one of the most valuable skills in soccer betting: learning from week one and adjusting your approach accordingly. Before a ball is kicked in week two, Gareth and Jake break down what the opening weekend's results told us about the market, which lines moved and why, what the early results mean for in-season pricing, and how to calibrate bet sizing as the picture slowly comes into focus. Understanding how to read early market signals and size your bets appropriately in the first weeks of a season is a skill that compounds all year. Then it's game by game through the weekend's fixtures. Premier League headliners including Aston Villa vs Arsenal, Crystal Palace vs Manchester City, Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest, and Tottenham vs Newcastle all get the full breakdown, with the picks and best bets used to illustrate the broader principles throughout. La Liga and Serie A round out the episode with further market analysis and best bets. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake Osgathorpe - @JAKEOZZ ⚠️ Gambling is age-restricted. T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly. Visit our responsible gaming page for more information and support: https://www.pinnacle.com/en/future/responsible-gaming/curacao

  2. 19 Aug

    How to Bet Soccer's Opening Weekend: EPL, La Liga & Serie A Strategy, Analysis & Best Bets | Pinnacle FC Ep. 108

    The new season is here — and how you approach the opening weekend tells you a lot about how you'll bet all year. On Episode 108 of Pinnacle FC, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe use the opening weekend of the Premier League, La Liga's matchday two, and Serie A's first fixtures of the season as a live masterclass in how to bet early-season soccer. Opening weekends are unique betting environments. The market is operating with limited data, public money is louder than usual, and the pricing inefficiencies that sharp bettors look for are most likely to appear when a season is young. Gareth and Jake break down the framework for navigating all of it — how to read early-season lines, where the books are most vulnerable, and how to use pre-season information without over-relying on it. The Premier League returns on August 21 with defending champions Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City, while the opening weekend also features Hull City vs Manchester United, Newcastle vs Liverpool, Brentford vs Tottenham, and Fulham vs Chelsea  — a fixture list that provides the perfect canvas for demonstrating how to approach early-season markets across a full slate of games. La Liga's matchday two and Serie A's opening round add further depth, with Gareth and Jake applying the same framework across all three leagues. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake Osgathorpe - @JAKEOZZ ⚠️ Gambling is age-restricted. T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly. Visit our responsible gaming page for more information and support: https://www.pinnacle.com/en/future/responsible-gaming/curacao

    How to Bet Soccer's Opening Weekend: EPL, La Liga & Serie A Strategy, Analysis & Best Bets | Pinnacle FC Ep. 108
  3. 14 Aug

    How to Bet Soccer Futures: The Complete Guide to EPL, La Liga, Serie A & Bundesliga Markets | Pinnacle FC Ep. 107

    Season 3 of Pinnacle FC begins with a masterclass. On Episode 107, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe deliver a comprehensive guide to betting soccer futures — what to do, what to avoid, and how to approach the outright markets across Europe's four major leagues as a new season gets underway. Futures betting is one of the most misunderstood corners of the soccer betting market. The value windows are narrow, the mistakes are costly, and most bettors approach them the wrong way. Gareth and Jake break down the fundamentals — when to bet futures, how odds move throughout a season, why line shopping matters more in outright markets than anywhere else, and the key principles that separate sharp futures bettors from recreational ones. The EPL takes center stage, with detailed market analysis and real examples used throughout to illustrate the concepts. La Liga, Serie A, and the Bundesliga all receive dedicated coverage, with Gareth and Jake assessing the current outright landscape across each league and identifying where the early season value may be hiding. Whether you're new to soccer futures or looking to sharpen your approach heading into a new season, this is the essential starting point. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake Osgathorpe - @JAKEOZZ ⚠️ Gambling is age-restricted. T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly. Visit our responsible gaming page for more information and support: https://www.pinnacle.com/en/future/responsible-gaming/curacao

    How to Bet Soccer Futures: The Complete Guide to EPL, La Liga, Serie A & Bundesliga Markets | Pinnacle FC Ep. 107
  4. 16 Jul

    World Soccer Cup Final: Spain vs Argentina: Full Betting Breakdown, Props & Predictions | Pinnacle FC Ep. 106

    The biggest game in world football is here. On Episode 106 of Pinnacle FC, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe deliver the most comprehensive betting breakdown of the series for the 2026 World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, July 19. Is this the most compelling matchup the tournament could have produced? Spain and Argentina have never faced each other in a World Cup Final, making Sunday's showpiece a historic first. Spain is seeking their second World Cup title after lifting the trophy in South Africa in 2010, led by 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, Rodri, and tournament top scorer Mikel Oyarzabal. Argentina, the defending champions, are looking to become the first back-to-back World Cup winners since Brazil captured the 1958 and 1962 titles, and they've done it the hard way, surviving dramatic late comebacks in virtually every knockout game.  Match history and context, sides and totals analysis, player props including goalscorer markets, bookings, game props, and Gareth and Jake's final best bets and predictions for the biggest game of the year. After breaking down the final, Gareth and Jake break down the third-place game between France and England in Miami on Saturday, July 18; two teams that dominated for large stretches of this tournament and still have plenty to play for in the market. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake Osgathorpe - @JAKEOZZ ⚠️ Gambling is age-restricted. T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly. Visit our responsible gaming page for more information and support: https://www.pinnacle.com/en/future/responsible-gaming/curacao

    World Soccer Cup Final: Spain vs Argentina: Full Betting Breakdown, Props & Predictions | Pinnacle FC Ep. 106
  5. 13 Jul

    World Soccer Cup Semifinal: Best Bets, Props & Predictions for France vs Spain and England vs Argentina | Pinnacle FC Ep. 105

    The World Soccer Cup is down to four. On Episode 105 of Pinnacle FC, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe open with reactions to a stunning quarterfinal round: France dispatching Morocco 2-0, Spain edging Belgium 2-1 with Mikel Merino the hero again, Jude Bellingham's extra-time brace sending England past Norway 2-1, and Argentina surviving yet again to beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time, before turning to the updated futures market heading into the final four. Then it's a deep dive into both semifinal matchups. First, France vs Spain in Dallas on July 14: the two most consistent teams of the tournament meeting in what promises to be a tactical masterpiece. Then, England vs Argentina in Atlanta on July 15: a rematch loaded with history, with England chasing their first title since 1966 and Messi's Argentina looking to defend their title. Both games get the full treatment: sides, totals, player props including goalscorer markets and bookings, market breakdowns, and Gareth and Jake's best bets and predictions for what promises to be two unforgettable semifinal fixtures. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle for all of your World Soccer Cup betting content and watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake Osgathorpe - @JAKEOZZ ⚠️ Gambling is age-restricted. T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly. Visit our responsible gaming page for more information and support: https://www.pinnacle.com/en/future/responsible-gaming/curacao

    World Soccer Cup Semifinal: Best Bets, Props & Predictions for France vs Spain and England vs Argentina | Pinnacle FC Ep. 105
  6. 9 Jul

    World Soccer Cup Quarterfinal: Reactions, Futures Updates & Best Bets for All Four Matches | Pinnacle FC Ep. 104

    Episode 104 of Pinnacle FC arrives at the business end of the 2026 World Soccer Cup. Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe open with reactions to the Round of 32 and Round of 16, the knockout stage that delivered sensational upsets and dramatic comebacks, and to a tournament that has completely defied expectations heading into the quarterfinals. Brazil eliminated by Norway, Germany out on penalties against Paraguay, the Netherlands taken out by Morocco, Belgium destroying the USA 4-1, Argentina surviving two consecutive last-gasp escapes and needing extra time to see off Cape Verde before Messi's late magic rescued a 3-2 win over Egypt. The storylines for this tournament have been insane, and Gareth and Jake break down what it all means for the markets. With the field now whittled to eight: France, Morocco, Belgium, Spain, Norway, England, Argentina, and Switzerland, the outright picture has shifted dramatically. Gareth and Jake assess the updated odds for the winner, the Golden Boot race with Haaland, Mbappé, and Kane all still alive, and where the value lies heading into the final stretch. Then it's on to the four quarterfinal matchups: France vs Morocco in Boston, Belgium vs Spain in Los Angeles, Norway vs England in Miami, and Argentina vs Switzerland in Kansas City. Every game gets a full breakdown, best bets, predictions, and market analysis for what promises to be four extraordinary fixtures. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle for all of your World Soccer Cup betting content and watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake Osgathorpe - @JAKEOZZ ⚠️ Gambling is age-restricted. T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly. Visit our responsible gaming page for more information and support: https://www.pinnacle.com/en/future/responsible-gaming/curacao

    World Soccer Cup Quarterfinal: Reactions, Futures Updates & Best Bets for All Four Matches | Pinnacle FC Ep. 104

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