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Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers talk NBA betting for Monday. The guys are heating up in the NBA and give out best bets.
NBA Podcast Summary – RJ Bell's Dream Preview (Episode NBAPOD3325)
Hosts: Munaf Manji & Mackenzie RiversKey Topics:
Early Game Betting Trends – Morning games favor the under due to disrupted player routines. Recent example: Celtics vs. Nuggets.
Denver Nuggets Outlook – Currently 39-22 (2nd in West) with the 4th toughest schedule left (21 games). Munaf sets their win total at 50.5; Mackenzie leans over but notes Jamal Murray’s inconsistency & road struggles.
OKC Thunder vs. The Field – Thunder (-115) favorites to win the West but concerns about SGA’s free throw reliance & three-point shooting. Munaf: "Let me see it in the playoffs first." Mackenzie sees Lakers as their biggest threat.
Monday Night Bets
Grizzlies (-6.5) vs. Hawks – Atlanta’s terrible defense since All-Star break. Mackenzie: "This line should be -10.5."
Rockets (+11.5) vs. Thunder – OKC 1-4 ATS in last 5 back-to-backs & 20th in defense since All-Star break.
Mavericks (-1.5) vs. Kings – Sabonis out; Kyrie Over Points is a strong bet.
Best Bets & Props
Warriors (-12) vs. Hornets – Charlotte worst net rating (-19.6) last 10 games; Steph Curry homecoming game.
Warriors Team Total Over (~118.5).
Karis LeVert Over 12.5 Points – Over 6 of last 7 games since joining Hawks, high total (251.5) = More opportunities.
Final Thoughts
Nuggets are still contenders but depth is a concern.
OKC must prove it in the playoffs.
Lakers are a real threat.
Grizzlies & Warriors are top bets for Monday.
LeVert & Kyrie props offer value.
📢 Next Episode: Eastern Conference Playoff Outlook! 🎯
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49:13
NBA Dream Pod Saturday + Best Bets !!
Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers talk NBA basketball betting for Saturday March 1st. The guys are gearing up for the stretch run of the NBA season and also give out best bets.
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46:28
CBB Weekend Preview + Best Bets
Griffin Warner and Big East Ben talk college basketball betting for this weekend. They guys are gearing up for March and give you the biggest game for Saturday. Best bets as always.
🔹 Opening Remarks & Betting Recap (0:14 - 1:39)
Griffin Warner and Big East Ben introduce the episode, reviewing previous best bets.
Griffin mentions his Oklahoma bet, which survived the spread thanks to Otega Oweh’s dominant second half.
Ben highlights Oregon State vs. San Francisco, detailing how USF erased a 12-point deficit with a 21-0 run.
🔹 Frustrations & Bad Betting Night (1:40 - 4:25)
Ben recounts a series of bad beats:
North Dakota State's top player was unexpectedly out.
Rhode Island led early but collapsed against Dayton.
Arkansas vs. Texas hit overtime, busting his under bet.
Griffin reflects on San Francisco’s unexpected hot shooting, with a 22% shooter making four threes.
🔹 Conference Tournament Sleepers & Injury Uncertainty (4:25 - 5:59)
Discussion on whether they should pick a conference tournament sleeper.
Injury speculation in Big Ten & SEC:
Lack of transparency makes betting tricky.
SEC availability reports are still vague.
Game Previews & Betting Analysis
🏀 Kentucky vs. Auburn (-4.5, 166.5 O/U) (6:00 - 10:13)
Key Injury: Jackson Robinson OUT for Kentucky.
Matchup Analysis:
Kentucky: Strong three-point shooting team but not as reliant on it as expected.
Auburn: Best three-point defense in the SEC.
Bets:
Ben leans under 166.5 due to Auburn’s slower pace.
Griffin backs Kentucky (+4.5), citing home-court advantage.
🏀 Kansas (-4.5) vs. Texas Tech (146 O/U) (10:14 - 13:56)
Key Injury: Darian Williams & Chase McMillan questionable for Texas Tech.
Matchup Analysis:
Texas Tech fought hard against Houston, but only played six guys.
Kansas desperately needs this win, but Griffin labels them a "shitty team."
Bets:
Ben takes Under 146, citing strong rebounding and foul control.
Griffin reluctantly backs Kansas (-4.5), believing Texas Tech’s short rotation will struggle.
🏀 Tennessee (-3.5) vs. Alabama (159 O/U) (14:49 - 18:44)
Key Stats:
Alabama’s defense has been terrible lately (110+ points allowed twice).
Tennessee's defense is slipping but still elite at home.
Bets:
Ben bets Tennessee (-3.5), expecting defensive regression for Alabama.
Griffin agrees, taking Tennessee, but is wary of a high-scoring game.
🏀 Iowa State (-6) vs. Arizona (151 O/U) (18:45 - 21:27)
Key Injury: Keyshawn Gilbert expected to return for Iowa State.
Matchup Analysis:
Arizona doesn't shoot many threes, which negates Iowa State's weak three-point defense.
Both teams excel at forcing turnovers.
Bets:
Under 151 due to turnover-heavy play and fewer foul shots.
🏀 Gonzaga (-9) vs. San Francisco (157 O/U) (23:23 - 26:40)
Key Context:
San Francisco gave up home-court advantage to play at Chase Center (Golden State Warriors’ arena).
USF’s interior defense is weak (212th in the country).
Bets:
Ben takes Gonzaga (-9), expecting a blowout.
Griffin reluctantly backs USF (+9), hoping they stay close enough to cover late fouls.
Best Bets & Closing Remarks (29:07 - 34:04)
Best Bets:
Ben: William & Mary (-1) vs. Northeastern – Citing weak three-point defense from Northeastern.
Griffin: South Carolina (-1) vs. Arkansas – Arkansas without Tramon Mark will struggle.
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Key Takeaways
🔹 Betting Trends: Injury uncertainty and defensive regression were major themes.
🔹 Player Analysis: Oklahoma’s Otega Oweh, Kentucky’s Jackson Robinson, and Arizona’s Keyshawn Gilbert were key names in the discussion.
🔹 Game Picks: Unders were a common theme, with Ben and Griffin mostly favoring home teams in close spreads.
🔹 Hot Take: San Francisco sacrificing home-court for a money grab at Chase Center is a terrible decision.
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37:48
Dream Podcast - Best-Bet-Palooza
RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik, Scott Seidenberg and Mackenzie Rivers talk all things sports this week. The guys are in a rare mood to give out early best bets.
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1:35:36
Cognizant Classic Picks
Will Doctor gives you the sharpest card for the Cognizant Classic at PGA National.
-Discussing top 6 names on odds board
-2 p2p
-3 outrights
-Sleeper
-3 FRP's
-2 lineups
-Scoring
-Best Bet
Golf Preview Podcast: Cognizant Classic at PGA National
Introduction
[Will Doctor] (0:15 - 0:28)
Will Doctor kicks off with enthusiasm, promising sharp picks for the Cognizant Classic at PGA National, setting a lively tone.
Week 8 Recap: Mexico Open at Vedanta
[Will Doctor] (0:39 - 32:10)
Brian Campbell (270-1) won his first PGA Tour title at Vedanta, relying on strategy (293-yard driving average) over power. He beat Aldrich Potgieter in a playoff, aided by a fortunate break.
Betting Recap:
Akshay Bhatia: Top-10 (2-1) cashed, outright (14-1) didn’t.
Steven Jaeger: 30-1 outright missed despite contention.
Ricky Castillo: 100-1 outright tied 55th.
Taylor Moore: Top-20 (+170) failed due to weak approaches.
Aldrich Potgieter: Top-20 (+320) cashed with second place.
Cognizant Classic Preview: Course Insights
PGA National’s Champion Course tests accuracy with water on 15 holes and Bermuda greens. Key skills: driving precision, approach shots (125-190 yards), and Bermuda putting.
Top Six Favorites Analysis
Shane Lowry (20-1): Good course fit but weak Bermuda putting (lost shots in 6 of 8 events).
Russell Henley (22-1): Accurate driver, elite Bermuda putter; top-10 bet at 2-1.
Sung J.M. (25-1): Past winner, but recent approach play lags.
Daniel Berger (25-1): Precise driver, strong Bermuda putter; outright bet at 25-1.
Sepp Strzok (25-1): Driving accuracy down; chipping shaky.
Taylor Pendreth (30-1): Solid tee-to-green, but putting inconsistent here.
Picks to Place and Outright Winners
Picks to Place:
Russell Henley: Top-10 at 2-1 (MGM)
Ryan Girard: Top-20 at +225 (MGM) – Consecutive top-20s, hot putter.
Outright Winners:
Daniel Berger: 25-1 (Caesars)
Denny McCarthy: 35-1 (DraftKings) – Peak approach play, top putter.
Ryan Girard: 75-1 (BetOnline) – High value despite chipping flaws.
Sleeper and First-Round Picks
Sleeper: Matteo Manassero: Top-20 at +550 (MGM) – Accuracy fits course.
First-Round Picks:
Ryan Girard: Top-10 after Round 1 at +550 (MGM) – 4th in first-round scoring.
Russell Henley: Top-10 after Round 1 at +333 (MGM) – 9th in first-round scoring.
Lineups and Predictions
DraftKings Lineup (50K): Henley, McCarthy, Spieth, Girard, Salinda, Manassero.
PGA Tour Lineup: Berger, McCarthy (captain), Girard, Henley; Bench: Manassero, Horschel.
Scoring Prediction: 15-under (good weather).
Best Bet: Denny McCarthy: Top-10 at +320 (MGM).
Conclusion
Will invites listeners to follow him on X (@D
.R.Media59) and teases next week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational preview.
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