The Spread Zone

Hubbard Radio

Welcome to The Spread Zone—where sports betting meets reckless optimism, questionable logic, and the occasional stroke of genius. Hosted by Scott Rizzuto, Tim McKernan, and Anthony Stalter, this is the sports betting podcast for degenerates who swear they’re one parlay away from early retirement. Whether you’re chasing the juice, fading your own picks, or just here for the schadenfreude, we’ve got you covered (unlike half our bets). Expect hot takes, bad beats, and zero accountability.

  1. 16H AGO

    Vegas NHL Futures, Colonial Value Picks, & Spurs Game 6 Cover

    Welcome back to The Spread Zone! Scott Rizzuto, Tim McKernan, and Anthony Stalter are here to navigate a massive week of playoff action and concrete racing. The guys start on the ice, eulogizing their Avalanche futures ticket and pivoting hard to the Vegas buzzsaw with a slate of Stanley Cup futures, plus a +132 moneyline value play on the Canadiens. Then, it’s off to the hardwood where Anthony breaks down why the Spurs aren't dead yet, handing out a San Antonio Game 6 cover and a juicy Victor Wembanyama (+650) Finals MVP sprinkle, before explaining why the rest-versus-rust trend heavily favors the New York Knicks. Next, Tim heads to Fort Worth for the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial, locking in Rickie Fowler (+2200) to conquer the "Horrible Horseshoe" alongside an Alex Smalley top-10 value play. Finally, the crew heads to Nashville for NASCAR's Cracker Bell 400, offering a concrete-crushing outright ticket on Denny Hamlin (+470) following a heavy, emotional weekend for the racing community. The Spread Zone is presented by @FanDuel Sportsbook! https://www.101espn.com/podcasts/the-spread-zone/ LEGAL DISCLAIMER We provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    27 min

  2. MAY 20

    Scheffler’s Dominance, Palou at the Brickyard, & Undervaluing Montreal

    Welcome back to The Spread Zone! The guys are shaking off a tough weekend at the PGA Championship and the Preakness to set their sights on a massive betting slate. First, they head to Texas for a "birdie fest" at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where Tim breaks down why laying heavy chalk on Scottie Scheffler at +165 is a rare sweat-free play , while handing out Pierceson Coody (+4000) as a high-ceiling dart. Next, it's time to fire up the engines for the 110th running of the Indy 500 , where Riz lays out the race strategy and offers outright value on Alex Palou at +250 , plus a +1000 sprinkle on Josef Newgarden to navigate the chaotic late-race restarts. Finally, the crew dives into the NBA and NHL Conference Finals, with Anthony making his case for Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs (+160) to win the NBA Finals , before dropping an eye-opening rest-versus-rust betting trend explaining why the undefeated Carolina Hurricanes are on upset alert against the battle-tested Montreal Canadiens. The Spread Zone is presented by  @FanDuel  Sportsbook! https://www.101espn.com/podcasts/the-spread-zone/ LEGAL DISCLAIMER We provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    32 min

  3. MAY 13

    PGA Championship Bombers, Preakness Stakes Meltdowns, & Rousey vs. Carano

    In this episode of The Spread Zone, Scott Rizzuto, Tim McKernan, and Anthony Stalter break down the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, including betting angles on a "bomb and gouge" course setup and outright value plays like Cam Young at +1200. The guys also shift to horse racing for the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park, highlighting the potential for a pace meltdown in the massive 14-horse field and sharing longshot outright picks on Tawken at 20-1 and Incredibolt at 5-1. Finally, they navigate the Netflix MMA spectacle between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, emphasizing a disciplined betting approach with a +1300 dart on Rousey to win by points, plus a quick check-in on a -108 futures play for a Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final. The Spread Zone is presented by @FanDuel Sportsbook! https://www.101espn.com/podcasts/the-spread-zone/ LEGAL DISCLAIMER We provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    25 min

  4. MAY 6

    Betting the Truist Championship, Strickland Upset Potential, & NHL Playoff Futures

    Welcome back to the Spread Zone! We are fresh off a red-hot betting streak and ready to keep the sportsbooks bleeding. First, we head to Quail Hollow for the Truist Championship. The crew breaks down why a motivated Rory McIlroy is primed to dominate at +550 , while also offering up value sprinkles on Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay. Then, we step into the Octagon for UFC 328. We hand out a live underdog play on Sean Strickland to drag the main event into deep waters , plus a +144 moneyline hit on Joshua Van winning the pace battle. Finally, we navigate the NBA and NHL playoffs , exposing the overreaction lines and locking in a Hurricanes-Avalanche Stanley Cup Final at +129. The Spread Zone is presented by @FanDuel Sportsbook! https://www.101espn.com/podcasts/the-spread-zone/ LEGAL DISCLAIMER We provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    27 min

  5. APR 29

    Betting the Kentucky Derby, Cadillac Championship Value, & NBA/NHL Playoff Trends

    In this episode of The Spread Zone, Scott Rizzuto returns from vacation to join Tim McKernan and Anthony Stalter as they break down the 152nd Kentucky Derby, including betting angles on "trip luck" and value plays like Commandment to win. The guys also shift to the PGA Tour for the Cadillac Championship at Doral, highlighting bombers like Cam Young and a +10000 sprinkle on Aldrich Potgieter. Finally, they navigate the NBA and NHL playoffs, emphasizing the need to adapt to postseason trends, with a strong lean toward underdog series plays on the Canadiens and Utah Mammoth, plus a +4000 Conn Smythe dart on Tage Thompson. The Spread Zone is presented by @FanDuel Sportsbook! https://www.101espn.com/podcasts/the-spread-zone/ LEGAL DISCLAIMER We provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    30 min

  6. APR 22

    NFL Draft Prop Bets, Zurich Classic Value, & Playoff Predictions

    In this episode of The Spread Zone, with Scott Rizzuto out on vacation, Tim McKernan and Anthony Stalter break down the upcoming NFL Draft with prop betting angles and trade scenarios, including taking the over on 1.5 quarterbacks drafted in the first round. They also take a look at the Zurich Classic team event with Hayden Springer and Alex Smalley as a +3000 dart throw, and several key NBA Playoff matchups like the Los Angeles Lakers continuing their dominance over the Houston Rockets. The guys also highlight NHL playoff betting considerations, finding value in teams down 2-0 like the Pittsburgh Penguins, and share a strong lean toward the Fitzpatrick brothers as an even-money top-10 play in New Orleans. The Spread Zone is presented by  @FanDuel  Sportsbook! https://www.101espn.com/podcasts/the-spread-zone/ LEGAL DISCLAIMER We provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    33 min

  7. APR 15

    Masters Hangover, RBC Heritage Picks, & NBA Play-In Bets

    In this episode of The Spread Zone, Scott Rizzuto, Tim McKernan, and Anthony Stalter break down the aftermath of the Masters with recap analysis and betting angles for the RBC Heritage , including Matt Fitzpatrick and Justin Thomas as value plays , a look at the Orlando Magic defensively against the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Play-In , and several key matchups like the Clippers covering against the Warriors. The guys also highlight MLB April betting considerations , fading early overreactions on teams getting off to hot starts , and a strong lean toward Jordan Walker as a +4500 futures play for the most home runs. The Spread Zone is presented by  ⁨@FanDuel⁩ Sportsbook! LEGAL DISCLAIMER We provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    24 min

  8. APR 8

    The Masters (2026) Best Bets 🔥 Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy | The Spread Zone

    The Masters (2026) best bets from 101 ESPN’s Tim McKernan (The Morning After), Anthony Stalter (The Fast Lane), and Rizz (The Rizzuto Show) include lines/odds for golfers Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy and others via FanDuel! The Masters (2026) best bets via FanDuel features odds for Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Win Woo Lee, Tommy Fleetwood, and Matt Fitzpatrick to win the 2026 Masters + finishing position odds + leader after round odds & more betting lines!  The Masters BEST BETS are found right here in The Spread Zone. Make your own parlay with FanDuel Sportsbook: https://www.fanduel.com/ The 2026 Masters betting lines via FanDuel: - Scottie Scheffler — +500 - Jon Rahm — +950 - Bryson DeChambeau — +1000 - Rory McIlroy — +1200 - Ludvig Åberg — +1500 - Xander Schauffele — +1600 - Cameron Young — +2000 - Matt Fitzpatrick — +2200 - Tommy Fleetwood — +2200 - Collin Morikawa — +3000 - Justin Rose — +3000 Scottie Scheffler enters the Masters as the clear favorite at +500, reflecting his dominant recent form and consistency at Augusta. Jon Rahm follows at +950, bringing major-winning pedigree and the ability to contend on any course when he’s in rhythm. Close behind is Bryson DeChambeau at +1000, whose power-driven style and improved all-around game make him a serious threat if he can capitalize on Augusta’s scoring opportunities. Follow the hosts, as heard on The Rizzuto Show & 101 ESPN: Rizz: https://x.com/RizzShowTim McKernan: https://x.com/tmckernanAnthony Stalter: https://x.com/AnthonyStalter WATCH THE LINE: Ludvig Åberg presents one of the most intriguing underdog plays at +1500, combining elite ball-striking with a calm, methodical approach that translates well to Augusta National. While he lacks the extensive Masters experience of some favorites, his rapid rise on tour and ability to handle pressure suggest he could outperform his odds and contend deep into the weekend. The Masters (2026) schedule: April 9th - 12th @ Augusta National The Spread Zone covers the 2026 Masters with hosts Rizz (The Rizzuto Show), 101 ESPN’s Tim McKernan (The Morning After) and Anthony Stalter (The Fast Lane). Scottie Scheffler stands as the tournament favorite at +500, and for good reason—his all-around game is as complete as anyone in the field. With elite tee-to-green play, sharp course management, and a proven track record at Augusta, he consistently puts himself in position to win. If his putter heats up even slightly, he becomes extremely difficult for the rest of the field to catch. The show brings together some of St. Louis’ most recognizable sports and entertainment voices, featuring Rizz from The Rizzuto Show, Anthony Stalter of 101 ESPN’s The Fast Lane, and Tim McKernan from 101 ESPN’s The Morning After. Known for their strong presence in St. Louis radio, these hosts combine sports analysis, humor, and local insight to create a must-listen experience for fans of STL sports, ESPN Radio St. Louis, and regional media personalities. Rizz delivers his signature comedic edge and pop culture commentary, while Anthony Stalter provides in-depth sports coverage and expert analysis on teams like the Cardinals and Blues. Tim McKernan adds a sharp, conversational style that resonates with longtime listeners of The Morning After, making this lineup a powerhouse in St. Louis sports talk radio and digital media content. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    28 min
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About

Welcome to The Spread Zone—where sports betting meets reckless optimism, questionable logic, and the occasional stroke of genius. Hosted by Scott Rizzuto, Tim McKernan, and Anthony Stalter, this is the sports betting podcast for degenerates who swear they’re one parlay away from early retirement. Whether you’re chasing the juice, fading your own picks, or just here for the schadenfreude, we’ve got you covered (unlike half our bets). Expect hot takes, bad beats, and zero accountability.

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  • Creator
    Hubbard Radio
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Copyright
    © © Hubbard Radio St. Louis, LLC
  • Show Website
    The Spread Zone

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