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Bet the EDGE with Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick is here to provide listeners with sharp actionable insight, market analysis and statistical data to help bettors gain more information before placing their wagers. So whether you're targeting spreads and totals, looking for value in futures markets or circling player props, give our podcast a listen to give you that extra edge. Plus, on Thursday during football season, don't miss the College Football Takeover episode with Vaughn Dalzell, Brad Thomas, and Eric Froton.
February 28: Drew (@whale_capper) and Vaughn (@VmoneySports) handicap Cam Ward and Abdul Carter’s price to be selected 1st Overall as well as analyze teams who could draft Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty. They also whip through multiple NBA Awards markets including Most Improved and Clutch Player before wrapping up the show analyzing horses racing in the Fountain of Youth and San Felipe Stakes this weekend that will factor into the Kentucky Derby later this spring.
February 27: Drew (@whale_capper) and Vaughn (@VmoneySports) project Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee’s paths to earning a #1 Seed at the NCAA Tournament and highlight the total number of SEC and Big Ten schools to make The Big Dance. The duo also analyzes the Make/Miss prices for Arkansas, Indiana, and Ohio State for the Field of 68 before handicapping the Mavericks, Warriors, and Lakers as down-the-board options to win the NBA’s Western Conference.
February 26: Drew (@whalecapper) and Brad (@MrBradThomas) begin in the Premier League with some notable midweek matches before diving into the Champions League Futures as it heads to the Round of 16. Brad then provides his insights on the Cognizant Classic and looks ahead to The Masters, highlighting Jordan Spieth's price to claim another Green Jacket. The duo round out the show analyzing how to approach the struggling 76ers amidst their free-fall in the Eastern Conference.
February 25: Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) discuss how they’re power rating the best players in Women’s Tennis, shed light on bets that can be made in current hardcourt tournaments, analyze Iga Swiatek’s price to win the French Open and highlight other players of intrigue down the board at Roland Garros. The duo also handicaps AL and NL Cy Young, debating Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes as the favorites in their respective markets and circling George Kirby, Max Fried, and Logan Webb as players to monitor at longer prices.
February 24: Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) reflect on Liverpool’s price to win the Premier League after their win over Man City, then re-examine the NBA Defensive Player of the Year following Victor Wembanyama’s season-ending injury. The duo also handicap Monday games in the NBA and analyze the Warriors after their recent surge.
February 21: Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) discuss how they’re rating the Spurs following Victor Wembanyama’s season-ending shoulder injury, candidates who can win Defensive Player of the Year after the market has been turned upside-down following the news, and examine Stephon Castle becoming the odds-on favorite for Rookie of the Year. They also handicap Knicks at Cavaliers, Timberwolves at Rockets, and Warriors at Kings before wrapping up the show analyzing the Lakers’ pricing in futures markets.
February 20: Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) are joined by Vaughn (@VmoneySports) to handicap Florida and Houston’s price to make the Final Four as they surge down the back stretch of the Conference Season. The trio also highlight Cooper Flagg fading and Johni Broome surging for National Player of the Year, analyzes Wisconsin as a sleeper come tournament time, and previews Michigan State at Michigan Friday night. Jay and Drew wrap up the show examining Clippers at Bucks, Magic at Hawks, and Celtics at 76ers Thursday in the NBA.
February 19: Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) dig into every NBA Awards market as the league prepares for the final stretch of the regular season after the All-Star Break. They duo debate pricing of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Nikola Jokic for MVP, Cade Cunningham vs Norman Powell for Most Improved Player, long shots that can catch Payton Pritchard for 6th Man of the Year, Trae Young’s case for Clutch Player, and much more.
February 18: Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) prepare for the upcoming MLB season by handicapping Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani as heavy favorites in their respective MVP races. The duo also highlights intrigue with Corey Seager and Francisco Lindor at longer prices before analyzing the Orioles, Red Sox, Cubs, and Dodgers in the World Series Champion market.
February 17: Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) discuss the impact of Jannik Sinner’s 3-month ban on French Open futures, handicap Manchester City to finish in the Top-4 of the Premier League, and analyze Liverpool distancing themselves from the pack in the league. The duo also highlights Ludvig Aberg’s win at the Genesis Invitational and ponder his price to win the Masters.
February 14: Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) analyze Cam Ward as the odds-on favorite to be selected #1 Overall in the NFL Draft, highlight intrigue with Abdul Carter at price, and ponder if the Titans could trade the top pick. The duo also breaks down surprise clubs contending for Top-4 spots in the Premier League while Man City continues to fade and handicap Mo Salah vs Erling Haaland to lead the league in goals. Jay and Drew also pitch ways they’d change the NBA All-Star Weekend and conclude with a look at All-Star Game MVP options this weekend.
February 13: Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) are joined by Vaughn (@VmoneySports) to handicap Alabama's chances for a SEC Championship and a National Title as they host rival Auburn this weekend in a #1 vs. #2 matchup. They then hop on over to the Big Ten to evaluate if teams such Purdue, Michigan, or Michigan State can "cut down the nets" before shining a spotlight on Big East front-runner St John's. Finally, Jay & Drew examine whether the smart money is on Oklahoma City or Cleveland for most NBA regular season wins.
February 12: Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) begin with handicapping the odds for who will win the NBA's Eastern Conference as Boston remains the favorite over Cleveland & New York. They then move down the standings and focus on the Make/Miss playoff prices for teams such as Philadelphia, Orlando, Miami and Atlanta. Finally, they turn to the NFL and sift through Aaron Rodgers' options for 2025 as many are speculating that Pittsburgh & Las Vegas are among his most likely landing spots if he continues his playing career.
February 11: Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) look back on the Eagles dominant Super Bowl victory over the Chiefs, then highlight why they’re monitoring the Commanders, Rams, and Cowboys as long shots to contend for next year’s title. They also handicap the Thunder as favorites to win the NBA’s Western Conference, discuss the Clippers as a potentially dangerous team in the postseason, and analyze the Make/Miss playoff prices for the Mavericks, Kings, Suns and Warriors.
February 6: Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) continue their annual NFL Awards show watchalong, reacting to Patrick Surtain II claiming Defensive Player of the Year, Joe Burrow beating out Sam Darnold for Comeback Player of the Year, Kevin O’Connell’s closer-than-expected win for Coach of the Year, and Josh Allen topping Lamar Jackson for MVP. Along the way, they’re joined by Trysta Krick (@Trysta_Krick), Rotoworld’s Denny Carter, and Pat Daughtery (@RotoPat).
February 6: Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) are joined by John Ewing (@johnewing) from MGM to discuss the most popular bets and props for Super Bowl LIX. Jay and Drew then breakdown their biggest takeaways from their week on Radio Row, and conclude their time on set their Best Bets for Sunday’s game.
February 5: Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) are joined by Aaron Schatz (@ASchatzNFL) to discuss deserving candidates for Defensive Player of the Year, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson’s case for MVP, and why there are many viable options for Coach of the Year. The trio also analyzes how the Chiefs' rating is bumped up in the playoffs, expectations for Jalen Hurts, and if Saquon Barkley’s soft schedule led to his massive rushing totals. They also highlight Travis Kelce props, debate other Chiefs pass catchers who could take on a bigger role Sunday, and contemplate the game total going under.
February 4: Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) welcome Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) to the set to discuss how the Chiefs could gameplan to stop Saquon Barkley and why there could be long, sustained drives from both teams on Sunday night before the group analyzes Cam Ward as the favorite to go #1 overall and Ashton Jeanty’s draft position. Jay and Drew finish the show handicapping Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts passing props, including over/under pass attempts, interceptions, and longest completion.
February 3: Live from Radio Row in New Orleans, Jay (@croucherJD) and Drew (@whale_capper) are joined by Nick Kostos (@TheKostos) to discuss the Chiefs as short favorites in Super Bowl LIX, Patrick Mahomes’ price for Super Bowl MVP and ways they’d look to live bet others in the market on Sunday Night. The trio also break down the stunning trade of Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis. Jay and Drew also handicap the Celtics as favorites to repeat as NBA Champion before the duo analyze the full game total in the Super Bowl, first TD scorer options, and Saquon Barkley’s steep price to find the endzone in New Orleans.
Bet the EDGE with Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick is here to provide listeners with sharp actionable insight, market analysis and statistical data to help bettors gain more information before placing their wagers. So whether you're targeting spreads and totals, looking for value in futures markets or circling player props, give our podcast a listen to give you that extra edge. Plus, on Thursday during football season, don't miss the College Football Takeover episode with Vaughn Dalzell, Brad Thomas, and Eric Froton.