The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

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  Divas, Receipts & Overreactions | NFL Week 1 Recap & MNF Preview 14.09.2026 46min

  The Favorites is back! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz react to the weekend that was in the NFL and bring receipts from the good, the bad and the ugly. Tune in to hear their thoughts on the first weekend of the NFL regular season, what took them by surprise and what they plan to not overreact to going forward. Plus, Action Network's Director of Research, Evan Abrams brings us his takeaways, stats and trends before getting his primer for Week 2 started. Finally, the crew discusses the Diva of the Week and give out a parlay for the last game in NFL Week 1 as the Denver Broncos head to Kansas City to take on the division rival Chiefs on Monday Night Football. All that and more right here on The Favorites.  The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long!  Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  NFL Week 1 Preview, Picks & Injuries 10.09.2026 57min

  NFL fans and bettors got to dip their toes in the 2026 NFL Season last night as the Seattle Seahawks repeat their Super Bowl success beating the New England Patriots yet again. The Favorites is back to react to that game and look ahead to the upcoming Sunday slate of games. Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcomes John Jastremski to the show to go game-by-game and break down each matchup and how they'll be looking to bet them. Plus, the football doc from Sports Injury Central, Dr. David Chao, joins the show to discuss injury reports and more. Tune in for a full NFL Week 1 preview right here on The Favorites!  10:25 - INJURIES WITH DR CHAO 25:45 - NO SAINTS AT DET LIONS 29:40 - CLE BROWNS AT JAX JAGUARS 34:10 - CHI BEARS AT CAR PANTHERS 36:40 - ATL FALCONS AT PIT STEELERS 40:16 - BAL RAVENS AT IND COLTS 44:08 - TB BUCCANEERS AT CIN BENGALS 46:41 - BUF BILLS AT HOU TEXANS 48:42 - NYJ JETS AT TEN TITANS  49:33 - WAS COMMANDERS AT PHI EAGLES 52:00 - ARI CARDINALS AT LAC CHARGERS 53:05 - MIA DOLPHINS AT LV RAIDERS 55:35 - GB PACKERS AT GB VIKINGS 57:36 - DAL COWBOYS AT NYG GIANTS The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long!  Join this pool with up! $100K+ NFL Season-Long Pick'Em Pool [$20K+ to 1st] – $50 Entry – Starts Sunday, Sep 13 at 1:00 PM Check out Sports Injury Central and use promo code ACTION for a free week!  Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Super Bowl Rematch & NFL Down Under | NFL Week 1 08.09.2026 45min

  The NFL regular season is officially here and The Favorites is back for some real life, meaningful football! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz team up for a quick Wednesday Night Football and Thursday Night Football preview as the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots face off in a Super Bowl rematch and the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams head to Australia. Together they analyze the teams, coaches and matchups and craft the most exciting and sweat inducing wagers you'll want to tail. Alongside Director of Research Evan Abrams, the crew gets deep in the weeds of the NFL being officially back with two early week, stand-alone games! So tune in for sides, totals, and props in those games, plus some other news and notes around the league! The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long!  Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  NFL Trends with Evan Abrams 03.09.2026 52min

  The NFL season is here and there are sooooo many trends to keep in mind heading into Week 1. The Favorites is back as Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcome Action Network's Director of Research, Evan Abrams to get all nerdy with statistics and trends you'll want to know this season. From Super Bowl team hangovers and early successes/struggles to specific players either trending up or down, the crew gets into everything. Get yourself ready for Week 1 and the entire NFL season right here. Don't miss Evan's primer every week along with some new tools and features from him and other Action Network experts available on Action Network's website and the Action App. All that and more right here on The Favorites! Subscribe, rate and review for more fun NFL content all season long!  Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Collared Shirts & NFL Bold Takes 01.09.2026 44min

  The Favorites is back with collared shirts and bold takes in the NFL! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz go back and forth on their top five boldest takes heading into the NFL season. From surprising teams to disappointing teams and everything in between, find out who the crew is in and out on and how they plan to wager on their bold takes. How off the rails will these bold takes take us? Tune to find out! All that and more right here on The Favorites! Subscribe, rate and review for more fun NFL content all season long!  Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  NFC West Betting Preview with Nick Lee 27.08.2026 1t 3min

  The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Nick Lee, writer for Emerald City Spectrum, back to the show to preview the NFC West! If this division was a family function, who would each team be? Nick quickly celebrates last season's Seahawks Super Bowl win before attempting to convince the crew why people should be high on Seattle again this year. However, the LA Rams might have the best offense in the NFL. Is it simply a question of who wins between the Seahawks or Rams or will Kyle Shanahan and the currently beat up 49ers have a different say? Finally, what to do with the potentially decent Arizona Cardinals? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the NFC West, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites!  10:19 - NFC WEST OVERVIEW 12:08 - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 27:31 - LOS ANGELES RAMS 42:50 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 56:46 - ARIZONA CARDINALS Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  AFC West Betting Preview with Aniello Piro 25.08.2026 50min

  The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Aniello Piro, who covers the Broncos for DenverSports 104.3, to preview the AFC West. After a great season but an unfortunate, injury-caused ending for Denver, can they repeat that type of run? Will Bo Nix's ankle injury hold up? Are the Chiefs going to look like a team closer to their dynasty days or will their downfall continue as their roster gets older and older. Is love in Los Angeles a good or bad thing for Justin Herbert and the Chargers? What's the best case scenario for the Las Vegas Raiders and is Fernando Mendoza their QB of the future? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the AFC West, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites!  11:33 - AFC WEST OVERVIEW 13:07 - DENVER BRONCOS 28:02 - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 41:51 - LOS ANGELES CHARGERS 48:15  - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  NFC East Betting Preview with Connor Hughes 20.08.2026 47min

  The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Connor Hughes, NFL reporter from SNYTV to preview the NFC East. We've been doing The Favorites crew's favorite teams and it's producer Gifford's turn with the Dallas Cowboys! Will this be the year Jerry's boys can get it done? Can the Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo duo make it through a season at full health? Will the tush-pushing Eagles find a way to start a conference winning streak with their third in a row? Can Jayden Daniels be a superstar again? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the NFC East, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites!  09:00 - NFC EAST OVERVIEW 12:03 - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 23:19 - NEW YORK GIANTS 38:30 - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 44:25 - DALLAS COWBOYS Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  AFC East Betting Preview with John Jastremski 18.08.2026 1t 3min

  The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome back John Jastremski, host of New York New York on SNYTV to preview the AFC East. After letting John celebrate his Knicks, it's Brandon's time to shine as we dive into his Miami Dolphins. Too bad they won't be good this year. Unless you believe the psychic we had on last month. Will Josh Allen ever take a step backward or is every year going to continue being his best year yet. Has the offseason drama of Mike Vrabel's scandal died down and are the Pats ready to play football? Is anyone thinking anything positive about the Jets? Is Geno Smith really the best option for New York? They get into all four teams in the division to determine who might come out on top.  Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the AFC East, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites!  9:55 - AFC EAST OVERVIEW 14:13 - BUFFALO BILLS 24:41 - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 41:13 - NEW YORK JETS 52:25 - MIAMI DOLPHINS Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  AFC South Betting Preview with Jamal St. Cyr 13.08.2026 57min

  The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Jamal St. Cyr, sports anchor for WJXT4 in Duval County to preview the AFC South. They get into all four teams in the division to determine who might come out on top. It's a big day for Kendra as her Jaguars take center stage! Is it as easy as Trevor Lawrence over everyone else? Jamal give us a temperature check from Duval County. How long is CJ Stroud's leash? Can the Texans' defense carry them through the playoffs? Will Daniel Jones have another decent year or will he turn back into a pumpkin? Is it bad that we're sorta high on the Titans as a "Jags Pod?" Or is it just a situation that when the odds are longest, we like a sprinkle? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the AFC South, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites!  15:29 - AFC SOUTH OVERVIEW 16:43 - HOUSTON TEXANS 26:23 - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 36:43 - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 52:12 - TENNESSEE TITANS Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  NFC South Betting Preview with Pat Donovan 11.08.2026 51min

  The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Pat Donovan from the Pat and Aaron show on 95.7 WDAE in Tampa Bay to preview the NFC South. They get into all four teams in the division to determine who might come out on top. Will any team in this division win 10+ games? Can Baker Mayfield take another step up for the Bucs this year despite some contract friction? Who will have a better season this year, Bryce Young for Carolina or Tyler Shough for New Orleans? Will Brandon actually get to sweat out his Atlanta Super Bowl future or was it dead before he got it? You know he's on his soapbox again in this one. Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the NFC South, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites!  7:10 - NFC SOUTH OVERVIEW 10:42 - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 23:16 - CAROLINA PANTHERS 37:51 - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 46:48 - ATLANTA FALCONS Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  NFC North Betting Preview 06.08.2026 44min

  The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode it's Brandon's birthday and the NFL has given him the Hall of Fame to celebrate. The crew also goes team-by-team in the NFC North. How will Kyler Murray look in purple and gold? What does year two of Ben Johnson's offense look like in Chicago? Can Jahmyr Gibbs run it back as one of the league's top running backs in Detroit? Will Green Bay take a step forward or a step backward this year? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the NFC North and where they'll be putting their hard earned dollars to win the division and more. All that and more right here on The Favorites!  4:00 - NFL NEWS & NOTES 13:31 - NFC NORTH OVERVIEW 15:50 - DETROIT LIONS 25:00 - GREEN BAY PACKERS 31:30 - CHICAGO BEARS 37:37 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  AFC North Betting Preview with Joe Pisapia 04.08.2026 50min

  The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz begin their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Joe Pisapia, author of The Fantasy Football Black Book, to preview the AFC North. They get into all four teams in the division and leave no stone unturned. Is Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson the top QB in this division? Does Aaron Rogers have enough left in the tank for a decent season? When will the Browns give up on the Deshaun Watson experiment? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the AFC North and where they'll be putting their hard earned dollars to win the division and more. All that and more right here on The Favorites!  7:00 - AFC NORTH OVERVIEW 13:04 - CINCINNATI BENGALS 23:20 - BALTIMORE RAVENS 36:50 - PITTSBURGH STEELERS 44:50 - CLEVELAND BROWNS  Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Tarrot Cards, Energy and NFL Predictions with Jem Jewels 30.07.2026 55min

  In sports betting, everyone has their ways of making predictions. Whether that's data driven research, the eye test or a gut feeling - it's easy to find an argument for which team or player you're backing or fading. On today's show, Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcome a professional when it comes to predictions; psychic Jem Jewels, owner of Mystic Party and master of tarot cards and palm reading. The crew dives into a few storylines around the NFL offseason to get Jem's sense of how things could possibly play our for Mike Vrabel, Justin Herbert, Lamar Jackson and more. Plus, we let the cards do the talking with which team is Super Bowl bound this year. Finally, Jem helps guide the squad in how to approach betting this upcoming NFL season and what to look out for. It's all about energy, aura and vibes right here on The Favorites!  Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Talkin' Pros & Amateurs with Joe DeLeon 29.07.2026 54min

  The Favorites is back with more NFL and college football talk! In today's episode Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz welcome Joe DeLeon, host of the Ruffino & Joe Show on Sports247 and contributor for A to Z Sports to get everyone pumped up for the upcoming football season. Is Kendra too high on the New York Giants? How about Brandon with the Falcons? From team's drafts & off season additions to where the value can be found in division and conference winners, the crew gets into a little bit of everything. Plus, a look at the top of the odds board in college football and who might take home the Heisman Trophy this year, followed by another flag plant. All that and more right here on The Favorites!  Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Art of Anytime Touchdowns with Gilles Gallant 28.07.2026 42min

  There's nothing better than seeing the quarterback eyeing a wide open receiver, running back, tight end or eligible offensive lineman in the back of the end zone that you have an anytime touchdown ticket on. The ball goes up and you can't even breath. The Favorites is back to get excited for those feelings and moments every week of the upcoming 2026 NFL Season with Action Network touchdown betting guru Gilles Gallant! Stuckey and Brandon pepper him with questions about his process, his model, his favorite players to back and more! Plus, they plant their flag on some touchdown related bets for the season and NFL Week 1. All that and more right here on The Favorites!  Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mock Drafts, Sleepers & Busts with FantasyLife's Kendall Valenzuela 23.07.2026 49min

  The Favorites is back and Action Network duo Stuckey & Brandon Kravitz are hungry for breakfast and to draft their fantasy football teams this year. In today's episode Kendall Valenzuela, Senior Fantasy Football writer and analyst for MB Fantasy Life, joins the show to touch on anything and everything in the world of fantasy football. From mock drafts and finding value using ADP to the excitement in guillotine/best ball/traditional leagues, whichever you choose. Plus, sleepers, busts and more. It's impossible over prepare for fantasy football so tune in right here to The Favorites to hear who Kendall is drafting high or avoiding completely this 2026 NFL season.  Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  2026 NFL Quarterback Rankings | Part 2 22.07.2026 55min

  The Favorites is back with Part 2 of their QB rankings! In today's episode, Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz go from number 10-1 with a little more bickering this time around. If they were franchise owners, coaches, or fans, who would they like leading their team this season? Plus, Kendra made a huge mistake leaving a certain QB off her list! Tune in to hear her defend herself and find out where your favorite QB lands on the list. All that and more right here on The Favorites.  Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  2026 NFL Quarterback Rankings | Part 1 21.07.2026 42min

  The Favorites is back after an amazing World Cup tournament and a halftime show during the Final with mixed reviews. Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz team up to discuss some QB rankings in this two-part episode. Today, they go from number 20-11 and rank the quarterbacks they'd like to have on their team if they were franchise owners, coaches, or fans. Tune in to hear where your favorite QB lands on the list right here on The Favorites. Part 2 will be live tomorrow with the crew's top 10!  Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  All Things NFL Injuries with Pro Football Doc David Chao 16.07.2026 46min

  The Favorites is back! Action Network trio Stuckey, Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz are looking at injuries in this one and who better to join the show than Dr David Chao, aka Pro Football Doc! Dr Chao is an orthopedic surgeon and medical analyst for Sports Injury Central. Together the crew dives into all the current injuries in the NFL, the different processes for injured players to return to play and more. Before you draft your fantasy teams or track your NFL futures, you'll want to hear this deep dive into how to factor in injuries. Rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen and we'll be back for more!  Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! Sign up for SIC Picks and use promo code ACTION for a special deal for Action Network listeners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.