The start of a new year gives all of us a chance to reflect on the year that was while also “promising” to make changes to our lives moving forward.  Some of us vow to be nicer to our family, others say going to the gym will become a priority, and there’s even a faction that says putting in longer hours at work is their goal. Instead the reality is February 1 we find ourselves right back in the same routine as every other year. As sports gamblers I think it’s equally as important to force yourself to try new things, getting out of the comfort zone to take the next step in handicapping development. Here’s my 2015 list of New Year’s resolutions for the recreational bettor…that even the most hardened veteran can learn from too. Learn to live bet This is the wave of the future…and for most of the world not in the United States the future is already here. Live betting gives the sophisticated bettor an opportunity to get in at a better price than what may have been available before kickoff but most importantly for bookmakers it keeps folks in action. For those more comfortable watching match-ups emerge or breaking down X’s and O’s in real time this is one of the best ways to maximize profits during the game. The major pitfall is finding a shop that allows regular limits and doesn’t use .30 to .40 cents line for dynamic wagering. In-play wagering represents the majority of betting handle that takes place on soccer matches throughout Europe. It’s been painfully slow coming to Vegas but it should be widely available at most offshore books where you’d consider depositing. Keep an accurate accounting of your bets No matter if you...

[ BetOnline.Ag Bonus Codes: 75BTB first time deposit (75% Bonus); 50BTB for reloads (50% Bonus) ] The boys deliver a HUGE football feast breaking down all the biggest NFL Week 12 and College Football Rivalry Week games for Thanksgiving.  The Iron Bowl takes center stage as 4.5-point favorite Alabama travels to Auburn to take on the Tigers.  This line was Auburn +10 a few short weeks ago, has there been too much of an adjustment? – Ohio State @ Michigan (4:17) – Clemson @ South Carolina (11:42) – Notre Dame @ Stanford (18:10) – Florida State @ Florida (23:27) – Alabama @ Auburn (1:09:31) – Vikings @ Lions (32:12) – Chargers @ Cowboys (39:01) – Giants @ Redskins (46:35) – Saints @ Rams (54:11) Dave Mason of BetOnline.AG joins (1:01:36) to give us a glimpse behind the counter letting YOU know what NFL and College Football sides are attracting the most public and professional money this...

The boys are back to breakdown the biggest games on the Week 15 NFL board! In-depth coverage of both Saturday Night Football games along with previews of Sunday’s matchups with playoff implications.  Huge game in the NFC West when the Rams take on the Seahawks — and the matchup everyone has been waiting for when the Patriots travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers. Todd Fuhrman and Payne Insider share their betting information and picks on all the big games including: – Chicago @ Detroit (3:37) – L.A. Chargers @ Kansas City (9:37) – Green Bay @ Carolina (14:55) – L.A. Rams @ Seattle (23:20) – Dallas @ Oakland (31:53) – New England @ Pittsburgh (49:41) Dave Mason of BetOnline.AG joins us (41:06) and gives a glimpse behind the curtain to let us know what NFL sides and totals are attracting public and professional money in Week...

BetOnline.Ag Bonus Codes: 75BTB first time deposit (75% Bonus); 50BTB for reloads (50% Bonus) Thursday Night Football is back, and so are the boys from to breakdown all things betting! In-depth coverage of TNF as the New Orleans Saints travel to Atlanta on a short week to take on the Falcons (54:08); lots of injuries for both teams, find out which players are “in” on this short week. Todd Furhman and Payneinsider don’t stop there, they tackle all the biggest games on the Week 14 NFL slate. – Seattle @ Jacksonville (4:54) – Oakland @ Kansas City (12:07) – Minnesota @ Carolina (21:30) – Philadelphia @ L.A. Rams (28:30) – Baltimore @ Pittsburgh (38:01) Dave Mason of BetOnline.AG joins us (47:20) and gives a glimpse behind the curtain to let us know what NFL sides and totals are attracting public and professional money in Week 14. You can listen to Bet the Board in iTunes, as...

BetOnline.Ag Bonus Codes: 75BTB first time deposit (75% Bonus); 50BTB for reloads (50% Bonus) Thursday Night Football is back — and so are the boys to breakdown all the betting angles!  In-depth coverage of TNF as the Washington Redskins head to Jerry’s World to take on the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC East showdown (1:00:52); which beaten and battered team shows up with not much left to play for? Todd Furhman and Payneinsider don’t stop there, they tackle all the biggest games on the Week 13 NFL slate. – Lions @ Ravens (11:32) – Patriots @ Bills (19:10) – Vikings @ Falcons (24:39) – Panthers @ Saints (30:12) – Rams @ Cardinals (38:27) – Eagles @ Seahawks (44:39) As always, Dave Mason of BetOnline.AG joins us (53:03) to give us a glimpse behind the curtain and lets us know what NFL sides and totals public and professional bettors are attacking in Week 13 of the...

[ BetOnline.Ag Bonus Codes: 75BTB first time deposit (75% Bonus); 50BTB for reloads (50% Bonus) ] The boys are back for Championship Week!  Full breakdowns of the 5 biggest College Football games – and former 2x Super Bowl Champion and LSU Tiger alumn now turned ESPN analyst, Booger McFarland joins us (9:32). After debating the better team, Alabama or Ohio State, the fellas dive head-first into the Power 5 Championship games and deliver a Best Bet! – Miami vs. Clemson (21:51) – Georgia vs. Auburn (28:47) – TCU vs. Oklahoma (32:39) – Ohio State vs. Wisconsin (38:25) – Stanford vs. USC (45:23) As always, Dave Mason of BetOnline.AG joins to give us a peek behind the sportsbook curtain and lets us know where the public and professionals are betting this weekend...

The term “sharp money” is bandied about on twitter all the time, especially during football season. We hear industry types (myself included) using the term casually when breaking down line movement leading to confusion among new wagering enthusiasts.  Sharp money isn’t only important for bookmakers to do their job but acknowledging it’s existence in the market is an invaluable tool for bettors fine-tuning  handicapping thought processes looking to maximize return on investment. Balanced books are an industry myth. In an ideal world oddsmakers create pointspreads that drive perfectly balanced action with infinite volume simply collecting the juice for profit. This model works perfectly in a vacuum but in the real world bookmakers rely on their sharper customers to help shape, steer, and guide markets to the appropriate number for maximizing profit. Last weekend provided a perfect example of a game where bookmakers stood their ground on a game that did anything but attract equal 2 way action. Betonline said the handle on the Patriots vs Colts game was the largest of the entire season, creating massive liabilities for the house with 1 sided Patriots action. Recreational bettors bought into the narrative that New England would do everything in their power to make a statement (who could blame them given what we’d seen from the Patriots this season) while professionals stuck to their guns looking to take the points every time the number ticked through 8. Most shops here in Vegas reported 85% of tickets (or higher) being printed on the road favorite Patriots placing the house in a precarious position. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “If the professionals are betting the dog, shouldn’t  larger bets balance out the sheer volume of wagers from the public meaning the house actually needs to root for...

http://www.toddstake.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/todd-on-itl-sept-241.mp3 The boys and I discussed all the biggest line moves and story lines worth following for NFL Week 3. Only an hour before games kickoff the information flies at you fast and...

BetOnline.Ag Bonus Codes: 75BTB first time deposit (75% Bonus); 50BTB for reloads (50% Bonus) Week 3 of the NFL season kicks off tonight from sunny San Francisco, so the boys are back to break down the card from a betting perspective!  They dive deep into Thursday Night Football as the Rams take a short trip to the 49ers (44:27); two first-time head coaches challenged with a compressed week – which handles the short preparation better? Todd Fuhrman and Payne Insider don’t stop there, they tackle all the big Week 3 NFL games: – Baltimore vs. Jacksonville in London (5:37) – New Orleans @ Carolina (10:22) – Atlanta @ Detroit (14:10) – New York Giants @ Philadelphia (17:57) – Seattle @ Tennessee (23:30) – Kansas City @ Los Angeles Chargers (28:54) – Oakland @ Washington (32:02) Dave Mason of BetOnline.AG stops by (36:36) to talk about the public crushing them with the New England Patriots once again last week.  Mason’s nice enough to peel back the curtain and let us know what NFL sides and totals are attracting Sharp and Square money for Week...

BetOnline.Ag Bonus Codes: 75BTB first time deposit (75% Bonus); 50BTB for reloads (50% Bonus) Week 4 of the College Football betting season is upon us and the boys from Bet the Board break down all the big games with a helping hand from The Sports Animal himself, Mark Rodgers (11:30)! We start with North Carolina State @ FSU (20:50); can James Blackman lead the Seminoles to the promise land?  We transition to Mississippi State @ Georgia (26:21); will the Bulldogs from Starkvegas have a let down off the domination of LSU?  Then we talk Florida @ Kentucky (30:17); can the Wildcats make history and end this 30-game losing streak to the Gators?  We deep take a dive on Notre Dame @ Michigan State (35:25); would you rather be battle-tested or off a bye with the better coach?  TCU @ Oklahoma State (41:11); can this game be competitive with the Horned Frogs lack of a pass rush and their propensity to give up the explosive play?  Michigan @ Purdue (47:10); they say numbers paint a picture – and this spread tells us a lot.  Fuhrman and Payne also gloss over a number of other marquee matchups like San Diego State, Alabama, and UCLA. As always, Dave Mason stops by (1:00:52) to talk about how last week went for his book BetOnline.AG, plus he lets us know where the money is coming in on the largest CFB games of the week from the public and professional...

http://www.toddstake.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/09-20-17.mp3 Who will be the first SEC coach fired?  How’s the landscape of the SEC going to be impacted by the biggest games in Week 4?  The boys and I broke it all down including quick snapshots of the biggest NFL games as...

http://www.toddstake.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/todd-on-inside-the-lines-sept-17.mp3 All the biggest games on the NFL card broken down from a gambling perspective.  Up to the minute discussion of the line moves you need to know for informed...