Tue, 28 December 2010
The final week of the NFL regular season is here and, as per normal, endeavoring to pinpoint lines is quite the wacky task in this Sunday of peculiar motivations. Host Gill Alexander and Pregame Pro Mike Hook put games in playoff scenario context, then take stabs at what the lines might be, where there even are lines against which to compare them. Ultimately, two games stick out, with one leaping off the page so much, that Hook has proclaimed it his NFL Game of the Year. It's exclusive and it's free on Tuesday's Betting Dork (December 28, 2010). |
Mon, 27 December 2010
Pregame GM of Picks Marco D'Angelo and Host Gill Alexander always put the NFL weekend gone by in crystal clear perspective from a betting standpoint, and today is no different. Both review how last week's trio of late week NFL season handicapping tenets played out in Week 16, and seize on the individual teams in each conference that the public will overrate and underrate headed into the postseason, and where inherent line value will most likely be found. Plus, a vital thing to keep in mind when betting the Tuesday Night Football matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles, on Monday's Betting Dork (December 27, 2010). |
Wed, 22 December 2010
Wedged in between endless hours of football podcasts comes Pregame Forum Contributor Brent Brooks for some pre-holiday free plays in college hoops. It's short, sweet, and bankroll-padding, on Wednesday's Betting Dork (December 22, 2010). |
Tue, 21 December 2010
It's time for that weekly ritual. Pregame Pro Mike Hook and Host Gill Alexander take calculated guesses at what this coming week's pro football spreads ought to be, learn what they actually are, and discern value, as a result. Along the way, there's nothing but hijinks, on Tuesday's Betting Dork (December 21, 2010). |
Mon, 20 December 2010
Both hilarious and downright serious about his betting, comic Reese Waters, he of the now defunct Versus television program, "The Daily Line", hangs out with Host Gill Alexander to discuss his take on the arc of that show, his feelings on betting on sports, and his take on the Oregon v Auburn BCS Championship. The hilarity ensues, on a special bonus edition of the Betting Dork (December 21, 2010). |
Mon, 20 December 2010
For 31 years, Pregame GM of Picks Marco D'Angelo has had a front row seat to NFL motivational trends. That has proven to be never more important than in the final two weekends of the NFL regular season when teams that have already clinched, teams that have already been eliminated, and teams in must-win situations, both controlling their own destiny and not, all appear on the betting slate. Host Gill Alexander gets the key handicapping angles from Marco, as well as a Monday Night Football preview, on Monday's Betting Dork (December 20, 2010). |
Thu, 16 December 2010
The BCS as currently set up is bad, right? NBA age requirements are just fine. Of course it's a given that the NFL will definitely avoid a lockout. LeBron deserves flack for going to Miami and for that matter, Michael Jordan will always be the better player between the two. All of the above is obvious, right? Well, not according to Bomani Jones of ESPN's "Outside the Lines" and "Around the Horn". Provocateur, genius, or somewhere in between? You be the judge, on Thursday's Betting Dork (December 16, 2010). |
Wed, 15 December 2010
Sure, the national media has broken down what Cliff Lee's signing in Philadelphia means, but no one puts it in perspective like the Dork. Host Gill Alexander and Basewinner discuss the new Phillies rotation from an advanced stats perspective, as well as other key notes from the baseball offseason. Plus, college basketball guru Brent Brooks drops in to give his free college basketball plays of the day, looking to build on his already huge season. It's all on Wednesday's Betting Dork (December 15, 2010). |
Tue, 14 December 2010
It has been the phenomenon of the 2010 NFL Regular Season, so why would they stop now? Pregame Pro Mike Hook and Host Gill Alexander convene once again for their blind attempts at pegging what this week's NFL lines will be, all in the name of discovering a betting edge. Find out where value exists, on Tuesday's Betting Dork (December 14, 2010).
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Mon, 13 December 2010
Talk about a wide-ranging discussion. Pregame GM of Picks Marco D'Angelo and Host Gill Alexander review Sunday's NFL action, interwoven with tangents on superstition in betting, handicapping contests, and the irrational psychology of contrarian bettors. Then, with two NFL games on the docket tonight, Gill proclaims it National Teaser Day as both delineate the finer points of teasers, including how many points to tease, when not to tease, and what might be one of the better teaser plays tonight, on Monday's Betting Dork (December 13, 2010).
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Thu, 9 December 2010
Applying their weekly NFL handicapping approach toward uncovering inherent betting edge in spreads, Host Gill Alexander and Pregame Pro Mike Hook take aim at the 2010-11 College Football Bowl Games. With 35 games in all, Part 2 tackles matchups from December 31st thru the BCS Championship Game on January 10th. Team motivation, conference weighting, and venue are all woven into the quest for a gambling edge, on Thursday's Betting Dork (December 9, 2010).
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Wed, 8 December 2010
Applying their weekly NFL handicapping approach toward uncovering inherent betting edge in spreads, Host Gill Alexander and Pregame Pro Mike Hook take aim at the 2010-11 College Football Bowl Games. With 35 games in all, Part 1 tackles matchups from December 18th thru December 30th. Seeking a gambling advantage within the context of the 3 basic tenets of capping this time of year, on Wednesday's Betting Dork (December 8, 2010). |
Tue, 7 December 2010
Hard to believe it's already Week 14 on the NFL season, and so there's only one thing for Pregame Pro Mike Hook and Host Gill Alexander to do: make educated guesses at what this week's lines will be. As always, the aim is to uncover value inherent in the spread and to turn it into cash at the betting window. It's your weekly must-listen pod, on Tuesday's Betting Dork (December 7, 2010).
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Mon, 6 December 2010
It's the NFL Week in Review w Pregame GM of Picks Marco D'Angelo, as Host Gill Alexander once again goes mano a mano w Marco on what constitutes a tough gambling loss versus what's actually pure bad luck. You may be surprised with this week's result. In addition to discussing the Steelers v Ravens, Chargers, Colts, and Redskins v Giants, among all things NFL, the two tackle the notion of when serial faders of public perception go too far, on Monday's Betting Dork (December 6, 2010).
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Thu, 2 December 2010
Pregame Pro and TiSB Host Dan Bebe joins Dork Host Gill Alexander for a free-for-all discussion on all things NBA, including step-by-step predictions on how things will go tonight in Cleveland and how things will evolve for the Miami Heat. Plus, which teams and trends should you keep an eye on in handicapping the Association? It's all on Thursday's Betting Dork (December 2, 2010). |
Wed, 1 December 2010
Back on with Host Gill Alexander for a third consecutive week, Pregame Forum college hoops expert Brent Brooks expounds upon his betting approach, from making plays early in the season to the subject of line movement, while, of course, offering up some free plays for tonight, on Wednesday's Betting Dork (December 1, 2010). |
Tue, 30 November 2010
Straight from the hospital, Pregame Pro Mike Hook leaves his wife's bedside for the sole purpose of guessing Week 13 NFL lines with Host Gill Alexander. Dedication. Reliability. Integrity. The peculiar urge to handicap even though life's most important events could happen at any moment. It’s all on Tuesday's Betting Dork (November 30, 2010).
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Mon, 29 November 2010
Pregame Pro Marco D'Angelo and Host Gill Alexander review an amazing College Football Friday, along with their standard NFL Week in review. Before discussing tonight's Monday night matchup, both seek to determine which NFL teams will be the most over- and undervalued headed into Week 13, on Monday's Betting Dork (November 29, 2010). |
Wed, 24 November 2010
Call it the Pregame Forum pre-Thanksgiving mash-up show w Host Gill Alexander. College basketball guru, Brent Brooks, up +17.30 units on the young season, stops by to discuss the best and worst of college hoops and everything in between. Kansas State, Gonzaga, Butler, Tennessee, Marist, and Idaho are just some of the teams touched upon. Then after some free picks, it's off to Big Ten country for Sam Clayton's final regular season college football plays, on Wednesday's Betting Dork (November 24, 2010).
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Tue, 23 November 2010
The wait is over. Pregame Pro Mike Hook and Host Gill Alexander fire away at this week's NFL lines in an effort to uncover inherent betting value. As always, you're invited to play along in what should be everyone's preliminary exercise in handicapping the NFL slate, on Tuesday's Betting Dork (November 23, 2010). |
Mon, 22 November 2010
Sure, Pregame GM of Picks Marco D'Angelo and Host Gill Alexander review Sunday's NFL action in depth and preview tonight's Monday Night Football game between the Broncos and Chargers. But, as important if not moreso, both take the time to emphasize the colossal betting opportunity and angles that await us this coming week in College Football's Rivalry Week, on Monday's Betting Dork (November 22, 2010). |
Thu, 18 November 2010
It's everything you need to know about betting key Big Ten matchups this Saturday, with Pregame Forum Guest Sam Clayton and Host Gill Alexander. Penn State v Indiana, Illinois v Northwestern at Wrigley Field, and Ohio State v Iowa are all fleshed out with betting angles that you can't afford to miss, on Thursday's Betting Dork (November 18, 2010). |
Wed, 17 November 2010
If you haven't checked him out in his daily thread on the Pregame Forum, you may be leaving money on the table. Forum guest Brebro, he of the 13-5 start to the college basketball season, stops by to weigh in on yesterday's action while serving up 3 plays for tonight. Who says nothing in life's for free? It's all college hoops on Wednesday's Betting Dork (November 17, 2010). |
Tue, 16 November 2010
It's that time. Everyone's favorite Tuesday interactive weekly ritual is back as Host Gill Alexander and Pregame Pro Mike Hook dive into Week 11 lines, taking stabs at the numbers in an effort to unearth value. It's all packed into one show, along with Gill's post-mortem on the Eagles beatdown of the Redskins. As always, you're invited to play along, on Tuesday's Betting Dork (November 16, 2010). |
Mon, 15 November 2010
It's the NFL Week In Review Show as Pregame Pro Marco D'Angelo and Host Gill Alexander discuss it all, from situational handicapping, to the games that humbled each on Sunday, to key points moving forward about the Vikings, Giants, Steelers, Patriots, and more. Plus, Monday Night Football food for thought, on Monday's Betting Dork (November 15, 2010).
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Thu, 11 November 2010
It's Thursday and that means but one thing on the Betting Dork --- free plays in college football with Host Gill Alexander. Pregame Pro JR O'Donnell checks in with an SEC freebie while Pregame Forum mainstay Sam Clayton drops by from Big Ten country to provide nothing but Saturday picks. As always, there's no charge to the betting public, on Thursday's Betting Dork (November 11, 2010). |
Wed, 10 November 2010
It's an all-hoops Betting Dork as Host Gill Alexander welcomes Pregame Forum Guest Brebro to discuss 3 overrated and 3 underrated teams in College Basketball heading into the new season. Then, TiSB Host and Pregame Pro Dan Bebe checks in to discuss all things NBA, including handicapping approaches to different parts of the season. Plus, Dan and Gill hone in on one specific NBA team over the course of the next several days in an effort to pinpoint betting value, on Wednesday's Betting Dork (November 10, 2010). |
Tue, 9 November 2010
It's the only way to begin your NFL Week 10 handicapping process. Play along, as Pregame Pro Mike Hook and Host Gill Alexander tackle each and every one of this week's NFL matchups in an effort to uncover betting value, on Tuesday's Betting Dork (November 9, 2010).
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Mon, 8 November 2010
Pregame GM of Picks Marco D'Angelo and Host Gill Alexander rehash another football weekend that featured dominance of college ball but a drubbing by the NFL. It's time to relive the details, ask the tough questions, and ultimately determine if this trend shared by so many is due for a correction. It's all on Monday's Betting Dork (November 8, 2010).
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Thu, 4 November 2010
Some days it's all about reviewing games and talking gambling theories, others it's about handicapping process like guessing lines. Then there are days like this. It's nothing but free picks in college football as Host Gill Alexander is joined by Pregame Pro JR O'Donnell and Forum stalwart and Big Ten expert Sam Clayton. As always, there's no charge for the insights, on Thursday's Betting Dork (November 4, 2010). |
Wed, 3 November 2010
In a transitional show, Host Gill Alexander and Forum Contributor Basewinner put the baseball season in context, while Pregame Pro Mike Hook stops by to explain his approach to handicapping college hoops, on Wednesday's Betting Dork (November 3, 2010). |
Tue, 2 November 2010
It's everyone's favorite handicapping exercise, guessing Week 9 NFL lines in an effort to uncover betting value. Pregame Pro Mike Hook and Host Gill Alexander take their shots in an effort to uncover real betting value. The result, as always, sophomoric hijinx. But, if we're not careful, we just might learn something too, on Tuesday's Betting Dork (November 2, 2010). |
Mon, 1 November 2010
Sure, Pregame GM of Picks Marco D'Angelo crushed his Game of the Year in College Football on Saturday and had a remarkable MLB campaign. And sure, Host Gill Alexander is murdering college football this season and continues to mount profits for his clients in baseball, as well. But why talk about that? Marco and Gill review their respective bad NFL Sundays, the league and its games as a whole, while realizing rationally that there's no avoiding days like this. Plus, a MNF Texans v Colts Preview on Monday's Betting Dork (November 1, 2010). |
Thu, 28 October 2010
It don't cost you nothin'. Pregame Pro JR O'Donnell and Forum stalwart Sam Clayton tag team for yet another free play bonanza in college football as Host Gill Alexander fields both JR's take on Baylor v Texas and Sam's angles in a 3-pack of Big Ten matchups. It's all on Thursday's Betting Dork (October 28, 2010). |
Wed, 27 October 2010
Forum Contributor Basewinner and Host Gill Alexander take an extensive and in-depth look into the 2010 World Series, breaking down all angles, including each game with its scheduled starters and the series as a whole. What you hear is sure to surprise, on Wednesday's Betting Dork (October 27, 2010). |
Tue, 26 October 2010
They're ba-aaack. Pregame Pro Mike Hook and Host Gill Alexander take their educated stabs at the upcoming weekend's NFL lines in an effort to uncover inherent betting value. Indeed, the exercise reveals just that. Play along on Tuesday's Betting Dork (October 26, 2010).
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Mon, 25 October 2010
Host Gill Alexander and Pregame.cm GM of Picks Marco D'Angleo engage in their typically spirited Monday Morning discussion with no shortage of feistiness this time around, as Gill takes Marco to task on the way he recalls the alleged facts in Sunday's Redskins v Bears game. Plus, both take aim at the hypocrisy in NFL rules, and Marco sheds initial light on a handicapping angle to watch moving forward. All with a Monday Night Football preview to boot, on Monday's Betting Dork (October 25, 2010). |
Thu, 21 October 2010
Pregame Pro JR O'Donnell and Big 10 specialist Sam Clayton join Host Gill Alexander for their weekly bevy of free college football plays, as they bookend free UFC 121 plays from Pregame Forum member Unassail, on Thursday's Betting Dork (October 21, 2010). |
Wed, 20 October 2010
Host Gill Alexander and Forum Contributor Basewinner go mini-pod on us in an effort to get this discussion out and heard before first pitch from the Bronx this afternoon. The two discuss the advanced stats-driven over in Game 4 of the ALCS last night and how the rest of the Championship Series shakes out for the clubs who find themselves with their backs against the wall. Plus, of course, Basewinner's plays of the day. Rangers, Yankees, Phillies, and Giants, on Wednesday's Betting Dork (October 20, 2010) |
Tue, 19 October 2010
It's the only way to start your week capping the NFL. Pregame Pro Mike Hook and under-the-weather Host Gill Alexander deduce what each believes the line ought to be for all 14 NFL games this coming weekend and then compare it to the actual lines that neither has seen before this moment. As always, the goal: to discover inherent value in specific lines, on Tuesday's Betting Dork (October 19, 2010). |
Mon, 18 October 2010
It's the NFL weekend in review w Pregame GM of Picks Marco D'Angelo and Host Gill Alexander. Both reflect on the games gone by and follow up on the results of matchups discussed on podcasts last week. And, has the time finally come to officially endorse teasers when betting the NFL? Plus, Basewinner drops in to talk Game 3 of both the ALCS and NLCS, on Monday's Betting Dork (October 18, 2010). |
Fri, 15 October 2010
A combined "Today in Sports Betting", "Betting Dork", “This Week in Sports Betting” preview of Week Six NFL betting, with Pregame Pros Gill Alexander, Mike Hook, and Marco D'Angelo. In Dan Bebe’s absence, Gill, Mike, and Marco break down the NFL WEEK SIX slate, including Titans v Jaguars, Colts v Redskins, Browns v Steelers, Seahawks v Bears, Jets v Broncos, Ravens v Patriots, Chargers v Rams, and Cowboys v Vikings, and theoretical handicapping strategies based on SITUATION, STATISTICS, and NFL LINE MOVE EXPLORATION. (October 15, 2010)
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Thu, 14 October 2010
It's a first on the College Football Free Play Show w Pregame Pro JR O'Donnell and Forum mainstay Sam Clayton. Both mine the landscape of Division 1 football and, among other things, land on the same game. Host Gill Alexander plays devil's advocate when possible, on Thursday's Betting Dork (October 14, 2010). |
Wed, 13 October 2010
Pregame Forum guest Basewinner and Host Gill Alexander break down the value in the series betting lines on both League Championship Series, and delve into Games 1 and beyond, on Wednesday's Betting Dork (October 13, 2010). |
Tue, 12 October 2010
It's that time of the week. Pregame Pro Mike Hook and Host Gill Alexander attempt to pinpoint what NFL lines will be for the coming weekend, only to discover that discrepancies will inevitably occur between the projected and actual lines. But, that's the point. Play along w Mike and Gill in their quest to find betting value, on Tuesday's Betting Dork (October 12, 2010). |
Mon, 11 October 2010
The always provocative point/counterpoint between Pregame GM of Picks Marco D'Angelo and Host Gill Alexander focuses this time on a public fade theory in the NFL that Marco first raised on Friday's NFL Podcast. Is there really anything to it? Is it reliable? Plus, a Monday Night Football preview, knowing when to change course in the MLB Playoffs, and Basewinner stops by to crunch the numbers on Game 4 of the Giants v Phillies and Game 5 of the Rangers v Rays series, on Monday's Betting Dork (October 11, 2010). |
Fri, 8 October 2010
This combined "Today in Sports Betting" and "Betting Dork" preview of Week Five NFL betting might very well be the best podcast in Pregame history, with Pregame Pros Dan Bebe, Mike Hook, Gill Alexander, and Marco D'Angelo. Dan, Mike, Gill and Marco break down the NFL WEEK FIVE card, including Monday Night Football, Sunday Night Football, and more than half of the entire Sunday midday games! The guys also explore theoretical handicapping strategies like LETDOWNS, WINLESS and UNDEFEATED REACTIONS, and the continuation of NFL LINE MOVE EXPLORATION in this incredibly deep NFL Special! (October 8, 2010) |
Thu, 7 October 2010
Pregame Pros JR O'Donnell and Tony George stop in with Host Gill Alexander and offer up regional viewpoints on thesports landscape. Among other things, both JR and Tony serve up a free college football play, from the SEC and Big 12, respectively, on Thursday's Betting Dork (October 7, 2010). |
Wed, 6 October 2010
Sabermetrics guru Basewinner and Host Gill Alexander analyze both ALDS and NLDS series, providing their insights on the matchups vis a vis the betting lines. Plus, Basewinner's plays for all series openers, on Wednesday's Betting Dork (October 6, 2010). |
Tue, 5 October 2010
Pregame Pro Mike Hook and Host Gill Alexander dive into their weekly attempt at projecting what NFL lines ought to be versus what they actually are. The process is designed to yield betting value, and that's exactly what it accomplishes again, on Tuesday's Betting Dork (October 5, 2010). |
Mon, 4 October 2010
Pregame Pro Marco D'Angelo makes his daily appearance with Host Gill Alexander to review this weekend's NFL and College Football action. Th two engage on how we tend to view results through the prism of our plays. Plus, Marco and Gill have a tit-for-tat on the MLB Playoffs, on Monday's Betting Dork (October 4, 2010). |
Wed, 29 September 2010
It has become our Thursday habit. Pregame Pro JR O'Donnell reports in from Philly while Forum staple Sam Clayton checks in from Chicago in the heart of Big 10 country. Both join Host Gill Alexander to provide free college football plays direct from their regions of expertise, on Thursday's Betting Dork (September 30, 2010).
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Wed, 29 September 2010
Forum Guest Basewinner emerges from the sabermetrics laboratory to offer up his 4 advanced statistics-driven plays of the day in MLB. Plus, he and Host Gill Alexander bat around quirky betting angles in the late stages of the 2010 season, on Wednesday's Betting Dork (September 29, 2010). |
Tue, 28 September 2010
Pregame Pro Mike Hook and Host Gill Alexander convene for their weekly kneejerk reactions to NFL matchups and what the betting lines ought to be. The resulting process pinpoints value. Feel free to play along at home with Tuesday's Betting Dork (September 28, 2010). |
Mon, 27 September 2010
Pregame.com GM of Picks Marco D'Angelo and Host Gill Alexander devote their weekly chat to a review of the football weekend, while highlighting the single biggest headlines governing handicapping in the early going of both the NFL and College Football seasons. Plus, for good measure, the two discuss MLB and the Packers and Bears on MNF, on Monday's Betting Dork (September 27, 2010). |
Fri, 24 September 2010
A combined "Today in Sports Betting" and "Betting Dork" preview of Week Three NFL betting, with Pregame Pros Dan Bebe, Mike Hook, Gill Alexander, and Marco D'Angelo. Dan, Mike, Gill and Marco break down the NFL WEEK THREE card, including the biggest games of the week, and theoretical handicapping strategies like TEAM CHEMISTRY, INJURED SUPERSTARS, and the continuation of NFL LINE MOVE EXPLORATION. (September 24, 2010) |
Thu, 23 September 2010
Let's do it again. Last week, Pregame Pro JR O'Donnell and Forum mainstay Sam Clayton stopped through with Host Gill Alexander and tag-teamed on a 6-pack of College Football picks that resulted in big winners. Today, they look to attain the same results with another free picks bonanza, on Thursday's Betting Dork (September 23, 2010). |
Wed, 22 September 2010
In his one MLB-heavy show of the week, Host Gill Alexander welcomes sabermetrics whiz Basewinner in for their typically deep look into the numbers, as the two seek a gambling edge on Wednesday's Betting Dork (September 22, 2010). |
Tue, 21 September 2010
It's Show #100 for the Betting Dork, Gill Alexander, and he celebrates by welcoming Pregame Pro Mike Hook for their weekly stab at trying to pinpoint what Week 3 NFL lines ought to be. The goal, as always: to uncover intrinsic value embedded in the actual lines, on Tuesday's Betting Dork (September 21, 2010) |
Mon, 20 September 2010
Pregame.com GM of Picks Marco D'Angelo stops by for his weekly NFL review with Host Gill Alexander. What results is a feisty and fascinating debate on gambling theory, specifically related to yesterday's Cowboys v Bears game. Plus, it's your Monday Night Football Saints v 49ers preview, on Monday's Betting Dork (September 20, 2010). |
Fri, 17 September 2010
It's the show you've been waiting for. Vegas Runner returns to his weekly chat w Host Gill Alexander and serves up his long-awaited NFC Futures Play of 2010. And it does not disappoint. Plus, VR offers up free college football insights and plays for this weekend, on Friday's Betting Dork (September 17, 2010) |
Thu, 16 September 2010
Pregame Pro J.R. O'Donnell and Forum Guest Sam Clayton visit Host Gill Alexander and lend their insights on a total of 6 college football tilts this weekend, with J.R. focusing on both an off-the-radar and SEC matchup, while Sam goes Big 10 heavy, concentrating on 4 games that involve a team from that conference. It's all on Thursday's Betting Dork (September 16, 2010). |
Wed, 15 September 2010
Basewinner jois Host Gill Alexander to serve up his 4 sabermetrics-driven plays of the day on the MLB slate. Plus, Gill offers up his best MLB futures play on the board, on Wednesday's Betting Dork (September 15, 2010). |
Tue, 14 September 2010
Pregame Pro Mike Hook and Host Gill Alexander give their visceral reactions to what they believe the lines will be for all 16 NFL matchups in Week 2. Here's what they learned, on Tuesday's Betting Dork (September 14, 2010). |
Mon, 13 September 2010
Get used to this on Mondays. GM of Picks Marco D'Angelo and Host Gill Alexander review the key stories in the NFL and College Football (and MLB) both from a fan's and betting standpoint. Then, the two discuss tonight's NFL doubleheader and a concept you should keep your eye out for when approaching Week 2 NFL lines, on Monday's Betting Dork (September 13, 2010). |
Fri, 10 September 2010
Mike Hook steps in for VR and joins Host Gill Alexander to offer up his thoughts on certain college football games on Saturday that you should stay away from, as well as a few that you should definitely play. Plus, the two weigh in on each and every NFL line for Sunday and Monday. Want to be as sharp as possible heading into this weekend's football slate? This is the place to be. It's Friday's Betting Dork (September 10, 2010). |
Thu, 9 September 2010
Pregame Forum stalwart Sam Clayton joins Host Gill Alexander to break down 4 college football matchups involving Big 10 teams on Saturday. Plus, the two dig deep into tonight's NFL opener between the Vikings and Saints, along w an MLB bonus at the outset, on Thursday's Betting Dork (September 9, 2010). |
Tue, 7 September 2010
Pregame GM of Picks Marco D'Angelo and Host Gill Alexander dig deep on the 7 NFL teams that Marco has pinpointed as having the most beatable win totals lines. And, it's all preceded by an extensive review of the first weekend of College Football, including last night's Boise State v Va Tech instant classic, on Tuesday's Betting Dork (September 7, 2010). |
Fri, 3 September 2010
All-sport guru Mike Hook joins Host Gill Alexander to delve deep into the best values on the board when considering BCS and Super Bowl title futures bets. Plus, Mike offers up 2 free plays on Saturday's schedule in College Football, on Friday's Betting Dork (September 3, 2010). |
Thu, 2 September 2010
As a follow-up to Monday's college football handicapping approach with Marco D'Angelo, host Gill Alexander dives into the notion of offensive line cohesiveness and gives his Top 10 college football offensive lines heading into the 2010 season, and cites examples of some of the worst units, as well. Plus, the biggest college football line movements for Week 1. |
Wed, 1 September 2010
Forum Guest Basewinner joins Host Gill Alexander and offers up PECOTA-based percentages on clubs' chances to make the postseason and whether there's betting value in specific future plays. Plus, Basewinner's 4 advanced stats-based MLB plays of the day, on Wednesday's Betting Dork (September 1, 2010). |
Tue, 31 August 2010
Host Gill Alexander has never been dorkier, aggregating results from both his personal scouting of fantasy football drafts that have already taken place and extensive recap conversations w those who have participated in others. Now, he passes along those findings to you, in an effort to prime you for your own drafts this week and next, on Tuesday's Betting Dork (August 31, 2010). |
Mon, 30 August 2010
Pregame.com GM of Picks Marco D'Angelo shares the secrets of his college football handicapping methods, from the first games in September through Rivalry Week. Then, Marco and Host Gill Alexander talk MLB Playoff Picture and how a club involved might be primed for a fine performance in a situational angle tonight, on Monday's Betting Dork (August 30, 2010) |
Fri, 27 August 2010
With VR off for the day, Host Gill Alexander laments Stephen Strasburg's pending Tommy John surgery on his own, then launches into a game-by-game Betting Guide to your MLB Friday, no today's Betting Dork (August 27, 2010). |
Thu, 26 August 2010
Pregame Pro JR O'Donnell stops by to pinpoint a college football game he loves next Saturday and to share a lean in tonight's NFL Preseason action. Plus, Forum Guest Unassail serves up his UFC picks for this weekend, on Thursday's Betting Dork (August 26, 2010). |
Wed, 25 August 2010
Forum Guest Basewinner joins Host Gill Alexander and unleashes 4 advanced stats-inspired plays on Wednesday's MLB slate. Unique methods of pinpointing line value are also discussed, on Wednesday's Betting Dork (August 25, 2010). |
Tue, 24 August 2010
Totals bettors, this is your show. First, Host Gill Alexander examines the best and worst money line and run line clubs in MLB and the teams that have the biggest discrepancy between their ML and RL performance. Then, he dives into the best and worst money line starters. But the true convertable betting information tonight relates to certain umpires behind home plate in specific games. It's all here on Tuesday's Betting Dork (August 24, 2010) |
Mon, 23 August 2010
GM of Picks Marco D'Angelo stops by to survey the Monday landscape in both baseball and football, as the author of the Great 25 Game MLB Streak of 2010 and Host Gill Alexander give arguments on both sides of a game in each sport, on Monday's Betting Dork (August 23, 2010). |
Wed, 18 August 2010
Forum Guest Basewinner joins Host Gill Alexander for a truncated show, replete nonetheless with a final tribute to Marco D'Angelo's 25 Game MLB Winning Streak and, of course, Basewinner's sabermetrics-inspired plays of the day, on Wednesday's Betting Dork (August 18, 2010). |
Tue, 17 August 2010
Host Gill Alexander talks nothing but raw data in both MLB and the NFL, first focusing on baseball's most unreliable and reliable 1st inning starters, many of whom are on the mound tonight, and with a tip of the cap to ESPN's Jayson Stark, then touches on the notion of Criminally Unsupported Starters (CUS). Plus, if you love mechanical football wagering, Gill's got 3 of the more reliable NFL system bets for the 2010 season, on Tuesday's Betting Dork (August 17, 2010). |
Mon, 16 August 2010
It is now surreal. Pregame.com GM of Picks Marco D'Angelo is back to chat it up with Host Gill Alexander in the midst of a once-in-a-lifetime 24 game MLB winning streak. Once again, the streak is put in context, and this time Marco addresses the thinking that brought him to make specific plays this past week, and what it was like for him to live through them. Plus, early NFL Preseason reactions, on Monday's Betting Dork (August 16, 2010). |
Fri, 13 August 2010
Vegas Runner joins Host Gill Alexander for their regular Friday free-for-all, delving into VR's current flirtation with being on an ESPN Wise Guy reality show and the growing place of sports gambling in the mainstream media. Plus, VR gives a veritable dissertation on how bettors should approach the NFL Preseason, on Friday's Betting Dork (August 13, 2010). |
Thu, 12 August 2010
Pregame Pro Tony George joins Host Gill Alexander and expounds upon his origins in Vegas and handicapping philosophy. Plus, the Big 12 expert himself gives us his college football conference preview, on Thursday's Betting Dork (August 12, 2010). |
Wed, 11 August 2010
Forum Guest Basewinner joins Host Gill Alexander to discuss the Cardinals/Reds rivalry, the Buck Showalter-led Orioles, and the mastery of King Felix, among other things, including Basewinner's 4 sabermetrics-driven plays of the day, on Wednesday's Betting Dork (August 11, 2010). |
Tue, 10 August 2010
Host Gill Alexander takes you through each of the 15 ballgames on today's MLB slate and gives arguments for and against virtually all 30 clubs, with an eye towards providing insights that can be converted into dollars, or at the very least, providing angles that otherwise may have been uncovered, on Tuesday's Betting Dork (August 10, 2010). |
Mon, 9 August 2010
In the midst of an otherworldly 17 game winning streak, Pregame GM of Picks Marco D'Angelo joins Host Gill Alexander to lend insights to his handicapping thinking during the run, while Gill breaks down the make-up of the streak in detail and puts it in all in context. Plus, with that as a backdrop, Marco offers up his thinking on a specific ballgame tonight, exclusively on Monday's Betting Dork (August 9, 2010) |
Fri, 6 August 2010
With VR on the mend, host Gill Alexander offers up his brief thoughts on all 15 MLB ballgames on today's slate. Plus, a special nod to a Pregame ESPN Streak for the Cash player and preseason NFL lines, on Friday's Betting Dork (August 6, 2010). |
Thu, 5 August 2010
If winning your fantasy football league is an obsession, this is the show you simply don't want to miss. Host Gill Alexander gives you the advantage in your upcoming fantasy football draft by applying advanced stats and revealing specific names that will help inform your mid- to late-round selections. Carries inside the opponents' 10 and 5, Targets inside the opponents' 10 and 5, Yards per Target, Air Yard %, and Catches per Target are all examined to allow you to make educated value picks, on Thursday's Betting Dork (August 5, 2010) |
Wed, 4 August 2010
Basewinner joins Host Gill Alexander to discuss all things baseball, including ManRam, GM thinking around the trade deadline, the mentality of San Francisoc Giants fans, and of course, Basewinner's 4 sabermetric-inspired plays. Plus, Gill briefly previews tomorrow's NFL sabermetrics show and how it can help you in your fantasy football draft. |
Tue, 3 August 2010
Host Gill Alexander serves up two separate 4-man rotations of starters who should elicit fade thoughts in your head whenever they take the mound. One rotation is reserved for big name aces, the other is highlighted by a couple of starters who generally serve up batting practice. Plus, Gill gives his thoughts on the winners and losers at the MLB trade deadline, on Tuesday's Betting Dork (August 3, 2010). |
Mon, 2 August 2010
Host Gill Alexander delves into an abridged version of his periodic MLB Stats show, focusing exclusively on the umpires who show the biggest penchant for calling over and under ballgames, and the clubs who dominate and get killed on the run line, and those with the biggest discrepancy between both. Plus, Gill gives his thoughts on each of the 10 MLB matchups on today's schedule, on Monday's Betting Dork (August 2, 2010). |
Wed, 28 July 2010
Frum Guest Basewinner drops by to discuss his reactions to yesterday's MLB Line Movement chat, in addition to serving up his 4 sabermetric-inspired plays of the day. Plus, it's story time with Gill as he reminisces on the origins of a couple Rich Eisen catch phrases back in the anchor's ESPN days. |
Tue, 27 July 2010
Pregame.com Forum Guest STL-Sharp (Gary) returns to the program and reveals the time period of day that he looks to as the most important for line movement when handicapping. Plus, Gary and Host Gill Alexander bat back and forth on the validity of line movement in baseball, in general, before offering up a couple of picks, on Tuesday's Betting Dork (July 27, 2010). |
Mon, 26 July 2010
Gill welcomes Pregame.com GM of Picks Marco D'Angelo as both weigh in on the widely hailed tracking improvements on Pregame Pros pages, including a focus on which handicappers are currently on otherworldly streaks and the value inherent within the context and analysis of those picks. Plus, thoughts on today's MLB board amidst charged up talk about the upcoming NFL season. |
Fri, 23 July 2010
With Vegas Runner on vacation, Gill goes at it alone and takes the opportunity to break down tidbits on every single ballgame on the MLB Board today. Included are the most interesting 1st inning prop matchup today, the pitcher on the mound with the most conflicting stats cited on yesterday's podcast versus his advanced metrics, and the best series prop wager of the weekend, on Friday's Betting Dork (July 23, 2010) |
Thu, 22 July 2010
Host Gill Alexander flies solo and revisits a plethora of MLB Stats that will help us in converting bettable information into padding our bankrolls. Among the examined data: Top Over/Under Umpires, Best/Worst Run Line Clubs, Clubs with widest Money Line/Run Line Discrepancy, Starters w most Run Support per 9IP, Starters who allow fewest Baserunners per 9IP, and the Starters who have the Best/Worst On-Base Percentage Against in the very 1st Inning. It's a must-listen for baseball bettors. |
Wed, 21 July 2010
Forum Guest Basewinner joins Host Gill Alexander for their Sabermetrics Wednesday Breakdown, focusing on post-All-Star clubs to watch, both good and bad and, of course, today's MLB slate of games. Plus, Basewinner's 3 MLB Plays of the Day. |
Tue, 20 July 2010
Pregame Pro J.R. O'Donnell joins Host Gill Alexander to discuss all things J.R., including his background, his favorite sports to wager on, and his approach. Plus, J.R. offers up a free MLB Pick on Tuesday's Betting Dork (July 21, 2010). |
Mon, 19 July 2010
Pregame.com GM of Picks Marco D'Angelo joins Host Gill Alexander to discuss the best values on the MLB Futures Board. Plus, Marco gets into his Pittsburgh-centric handicapping as it pertained to his successful play on the Pirates this past week, and, of course, a baseball play that jumps out at him today, on Monday's Betting Dork (July 19, 2010). |
Fri, 16 July 2010
Vegas Runner joins Host Gill Alexander for their unscripted Friday chat. Today, the conversation gets extra passionate as VR addresses any perceived controversy over his Sports Monitor stats. Then, it's some MLB specifics, including what VR looks for first in post-All-Star Break betting, and how extra days' rest affects starters w Gill calling out this weekend's applicable starters by name, on Friday's Betting Dork (July 16, 2010). |