World Cup Betting 101: Best Bets, Futures & Dark Horses (Ep 245)

World Cup Betting 101: Best Bets, Futures & Dark Horses (Ep 245)

The World Cup is here, and Stephie Smalls is getting the full World Cup Betting 101 treatment from Malcolm Bamford of the Sports Gambling Podcast Network. If you’re not a hardcore soccer bettor but want to know which futures, dark horses, props, group bets, and longshots are actually worth considering, this episode is the crash course. Malcolm breaks down the expanded 48-team World Cup format, why the tournament creates more betting opportunities, and what casual bettors need to understand before betting futures. He explains why France and Spain are the true favorites, why Colombia may be undervalued, and why Senegal at 125-to-1 is the kind of longshot that makes World Cup betting dangerously fun. Stephie and Malcolm also discuss the USA’s realistic ceiling as one of the host nations. Malcolm explains why the USMNT has a favorable group, why winning the group is possible, and why a Round of 16 finish may be the most realistic expectation. They also get into whether home-field advantage actually matters in a global soccer tournament. The episode digs into potential group-stage upsets, including Morocco as a threat to Brazil, Australia as a live longshot in the USA’s group, and why Brazil and Germany may be more vulnerable than their names suggest. Malcolm also gives his strongest fade of the tournament: Norway at 25-to-1, which he calls one of the worst prices on the board. Then come the bets: Spain/Uruguay group exacta, Colombia top South American team, Heung-Min Son top South Korea goalscorer, Ecuador to go out on penalties, Luis Suarez for Colombia as a Golden Boot longshot, Senegal each-way, and Mikel Oyarzabal as a Spain goalscorer hedge. For World Cup betting picks, futures, dark horses, USA analysis, soccer betting strategy, and longshot props, this episode is your pre-tournament guide. 0:00 World Cup Betting 101 Intro 0:43 Stephie Sets Up the Episode 0:49 Malcolm Bamford Joins 1:30 What New Soccer Bettors Need to Know 3:44 Colombia as a World Cup Dark Horse 5:06 Senegal 125-to-1 Longshot 6:22 USA World Cup Ceiling 8:32 World Cup Contest & Betting Tools 9:21 France vs Spain to Win It All 10:04 Biggest Group Stage Upsets 11:16 Norway Is Overrated 12:12 Japan’s World Cup Value 13:12 Malcolm’s Best Bets Begin 14:21 Colombia & Heung-Min Son Bets 15:07 Ecuador Penalty Elimination Bet 15:59 Luis Suarez Golden Boot Longshot 17:07 Senegal Longshot Recap 17:48 Malcolm’s World Cup Viewing Schedule 18:53 Final Advice & World Cup Gambling Podcast 19:40 Mikel Oyarzabal Golden Boot Bet 20:24 World Cup Betting Marathon Mindset 20:37 Daily World Cup Gambling Coverage 20:58 Outro Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Knicks Mania, Joe Schoen Debate & Daniel Jones Regrets | Ask Smalls Anything Ep. 14 (Ep 244)

Ask Smalls Anything Episode 14 starts with Stephie Smalls recovering from a massive Knicks win with the help of pickle hydration, before she and Ryan McKee dive into New York Knicks playoff energy, Madison Square Garden chaos, Jalen Brunson’s rise, and whether Knicks fans should care about bandwagon accusations. Stephie and Ryan also get into New York sports legend status, comparing Jalen Brunson’s moment to Eli Manning’s two Super Bowl runs against Tom Brady. Ryan shares the story of losing — and thankfully finding — Frida, his 16-year-old Chihuahua, after a terrifying overnight search that turned into him yelling “Freedom!” through a park like a deranged patriotic ghost. Then the listener questions begin. Dan opens the Giants can of worms with a Joe Schoen question, leading Stephie into a full defense of the New York Giants GM, Brian Burns, Malik Nabers, Jaxson Dart, Saquon Barkley, Daniel Jones, and why Giants fans may need therapy more than a new front office. David asks how long it takes to recover from a gut-wrenching sports loss. Joey asks which famous athlete Stephie would date. The episode wraps with a Daniel Jones debate: was he ever good, or was he doomed by the Giants from the start? Subscribe, rate, review, and send your questions for the next Ask Smalls Anything. Yep — cleaner and more Spotify-friendly. No “listener question,” no full question wording. Just topic labels. 00:00 — Intro, merch sale & Ask Smalls Anything setup 00:48 — Pickle hydration hangover test 02:30 — Knicks playoff mania 03:47 — Knicks friendship chemistry 04:34 — MSG security guard hit 07:00 — Knicks watch party energy 08:52 — New Yorkers being nice 10:50 — Knicks bandwagon defense 11:53 — Knicks guest tease 12:43 — Stephie’s mom’s Knicks texts 15:29 — Frida goes missing 16:44 — Worst-case-scenario spirals 19:18 — Eli Manning respect 22:00 — Jalen Brunson vs. Eli Manning 25:03 — Joe Schoen dirt theory 25:29 — Good Boy Vodka golf drinks 26:13 — Joe Schoen defense 27:39 — Brian Burns, Andrew Thomas & Malik Nabers 28:25 — Daniel Jones contract context 29:15 — Joe Schoen’s biggest mistakes 30:10 — Saquon, the O-line & Giants fan anxiety 31:38 — Recovering from brutal sports losses 32:07 — Kevin Durant’s foot-on-the-line heartbreak 32:50 — Compartmentalizing sports trauma 33:15 — Famous athlete dating picks 34:00 — Brian Burns, Gronk & sports wife dreams 34:28 — Golf wife lifestyle 35:20 — Why Stephie probably wouldn’t date an athlete 35:46 — Steffi Graf and 90s imperfections 36:56 — Daniel Jones fan-or-trash debate 37:07 — Daniel Jones and bad QB development 38:08 — Colts expectations for Daniel Jones 39:18 — Rate, review, send questions & outro SUPPORT us by supporting our partners Underdog Fantasy code SMALLS - https://underdogfantasy.com [https://underdogfantasy.com] Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Links http://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcast [http://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcast] Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFL Awards Best Bets 2026: MVP, OPOY & DPOY Futures | Stephie Smalls Show (Ep 243)

Stephie Smalls is joined by Jared Smith from Fox Sports Radio and The Morning After podcast for a 2026 NFL Awards futures betting preview, including best bets for MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Offensive Rookie of the Year and more. Stephie and Jared break down Joe Burrow’s MVP value, Ja’Marr Chase and Puka Nacua for Offensive Player of the Year, Kellen Moore’s Coach of the Year case with the Saints, Will Anderson and Myles Garrett for Defensive Player of the Year, plus early NFL futures angles on the Rams, Bengals, Patriots, Jets, Cardinals, Falcons, Titans, Texans, Steelers, Giants and more. The episode also covers the Myles Garrett trade fallout, whether the Rams are the team to beat, why the AFC North could produce the AFC’s No. 1 seed, how to approach cash-out strategy in NFL futures markets, and which bad teams Jared is ready to fade before the season starts. Spotify Timecodes 00:00 NFL Awards Futures Intro 00:50 Football Tuesday Begins 01:05 Jared Smith Joins 01:55 Knicks Finals & Saratoga 02:49 Myles Garrett Trade Reaction 03:59 Rams Super Bowl Case 04:43 Browns Trade Haul 06:18 Myles Garrett Compensation 07:42 Rams Defense Gets Scarier 08:59 Rams Roster vs Cardinals 09:37 Carson Beck OROY Angle 10:20 Jordan Tyson OROY Pick 11:01 Saints Futures Setup 11:22 Kellen Moore Coach of the Year 12:47 Titans & Saleh Odds 14:23 Titans Roster Concerns 16:23 AFC South Outlook 16:47 Texans Defense & Stroud 17:18 AFC Playoff Picture 18:05 Bengals AFC North Upside 19:10 Steelers & AFC North 20:49 NFC East Market Talk 21:15 Commanders/Giants Debate 23:00 Giants O-Line Outlook 23:22 Joe Burrow MVP Bet 23:39 Burrow & Chase Stack 24:00 MVP Betting Rules 24:39 Voter Fatigue Angle 25:20 Dak & MVP Longshots 26:17 MVP Path Strategy 26:54 Merch & Bracco Ad Read 28:06 AJ Brown OPOY Value 29:08 Drake Maye & AJ Brown 29:27 Jalen Hurts Narrative 29:56 Patriots Drama Outlook 31:33 Patriots Schedule Breakdown 33:12 Offensive Player Odds 33:41 Puka Nacua OPOY Value 34:58 Chase/Puka/Pickens Discussion 36:02 Kalshi/Rithmm Ad Read 36:51 Comeback Player Market 37:09 Best NFL Futures Markets 37:31 Defensive Player of the Year 37:53 Will Anderson DPOY Bet 38:27 Garrett vs Anderson Pricing 39:00 Parsons, Bonitto & Hutchinson 39:51 DPOY Timing Strategy 40:22 Abdul Carter Sprinkle 41:03 Cash-Out Strategy 41:46 Wait for Markets 42:01 Comeback Player Chaos 42:18 Be Like Water 42:25 Jets Temperature Check 43:40 Cardinals Worst Record? 43:57 Falcons Win Total Under 44:48 Falcons New Regime Concerns 46:00 Falcons O-Line Talk 46:19 Jared Smith Plugs 47:03 Outro Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fantasy Football Draft Etiquette, Knicks Playoff Buzz & Bad Sneaker Allegations (Ep 242)

Stephie Smalls and producer Ryan McKee answer listener questions on fantasy football draft etiquette, New York sports loyalty, Knicks playoff buzz, dating culture, sneaker slander, and the best sports cities in America. This Ask Smalls Anything episode 13 gets into ugly shoes, air fryer hate, tattoo reactions, jail vs. wilderness survival, Mets/Nets/Jets hypotheticals, and why nothing beats a city when its team is on a playoff run. Subscribe to The Stephie Smalls Show on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network and send in your questions for the next Ask Smalls Anything at SpeakPipe.com/stephiesmalls 00:00 — Intro 01:05 — Stephie Smalls and Ryan McKee open Episode 13 01:45 — Why introducing the show is weirdly hard 02:02 — Backlogged listener questions and the Smallsies fanbase 02:18 — Creepy DMs, normal listeners, and not selling feet pics yet 03:25 — Smalls Rant: air fryers are stupid 04:28 — Preheating ovens and “raw dogging” cooking 05:44 — Ryan defends air fryers, kind of 06:27 — Work air fryers and mystery meat crimes 07:11 — Ryan’s rant: how to react to someone’s new tattoo 08:33 — Steph’s mirror selfie vs. Ryan’s tattoo post 09:01 — Phones at functions and missing pre-smartphone life 10:00 — Being happy for your friends 10:49 — Ryan’s tattoo, Steph’s joke, and making everything about yourself 11:35 — Listener questions begin 11:50 — Sneaker Pimp question: Why is Steph’s sneaker game so weak? 12:07 — Steph’s ugly shoe defense and “electric grandpa” style 13:23 — No purse, no wallet, passport as ID, and cash-in-bra logistics 15:39 — Zach question: Fantasy football draft etiquette for an in-person/online draft 16:41 — Ryan’s fantasy football draft tradition and matching tracksuits 17:31 — Should the missing league member need a proxy? 19:06 — Final ruling: draft online, get a proxy, or get replaced 20:33 — Eric question: Mets, Nets, Jets — which rival NY team could Steph root for? 21:00 — Steph’s answer: Nets easiest, Jets absolutely not 22:14 — Trevor question: 30 days in jail or 30 days Bear Grylls-style wilderness? 23:06 — Prison vs. rainforest survival math 24:17 — Steph chooses jail; Ryan reluctantly agrees 25:00 — Ryan’s friend in prison and possible NFL Week 1 picks 25:43 — Dennis question: How is Steph’s dating life, and what is wrong with men? 26:24 — Steph’s recurring ocean nightmare 27:15 — Dating culture, nonchalant texting, and why everyone is fighting for their life 28:29 — David question: If forced to save only three possessions, what would they be? 29:17 — Steph’s family jewelry, lip liner debate, and sentimental items 30:25 — Ryan’s wedding ring, grandfather’s gold, painting, dog, and hard drives 32:15 — Knicks playoff run and the magic of a sports city on fire 33:24 — Linsanity, Giants Super Bowl energy, and New York sports buzz 34:22 — Why sports still create real community 35:32 — Best sports cities: New York, LA, Phoenix, Detroit, Cleveland 36:00 — Atlanta’s weird sports setup and college football culture 37:08 — Cleveland tailgating, Bengals/Vikings/Lions fans, and stadium wish lists 38:01 — Wrap-up and send questions for next week 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! It helps us grow and lets Stephie keep bringing the heat. SUPPORT us by supporting our partners Underdog Fantasy code SMALLS - https://underdogfantasy.com [https://underdogfantasy.com] Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Links http://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcast [http://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcast] Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFL Futures Bets With CJ Sullivan: Awards, Props & Division Picks | Stephie Smalls Show (Ep 241)

Stephie Smalls is joined by CJ Sullivan, standup comedian and betting expert from SGPN podcast Bottom Line Bombs, for a full NFL futures betting episode covering awards markets, division bets, player props, longshots, and offseason storylines across the league. The episode starts with Ask Smalls Anything talk, Cowboys fans being Cowboys fans, and the return of NFL futures season. Stephie and CJ discuss the New York Giants, Malik Nabers’ injury timeline, Nabers’ Comeback Player of the Year odds, Odell Beckham Jr. as a potential longshot, and the general powder keg energy around Jackson Dart, Abdul Carter, and the Giants locker room. CJ gives out Tua Tagovailoa as a Comeback Player of the Year value play, connecting the bet to Atlanta, Michael Penix, Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Kyle Pitts, and the NFC South. Stephie then gets into Kansas City Chiefs futures, Patrick Mahomes award angles, Kenneth Walker’s impact, and a suspicious Mahomes ACL conspiracy theory involving Gardner Minshew. They also break down Jacob Rodriguez as a Defensive Rookie of the Year longshot for the Miami Dolphins, Christian Watson receiving yards over for the Green Bay Packers, Calvin Ridley receiving yards under, Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans, Carson Beck Offensive Rookie of the Year value, Jacoby Brissett’s contract situation, and Arizona’s weapons like Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson, Trey McBride, and Julian Love. Later, Stephie and CJ hit Baltimore Ravens division odds, Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals, Aaron Rodgers, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Cleveland Browns, NFC East finishing-order bets involving the Giants, Cowboys, Eagles, and Commanders, Abdul Carter Defensive Player of the Year odds, Brian Burns, Dexter Lawrence, Patriots playoff regression, Mike Vrabel, the Bills, Bears, Lions, Jaguars, Chiefs, Seahawks, Sam Darnold, Kenneth Walker, and more. Timecodes 0:00 Intro, merch sale & Ask Smalls Anything 0:47 CJ Sullivan joins 2:13 Cowboys fans 2:50 NFL futures begin 4:19 Josh Jacobs arrest talk 4:48 Malik Nabers injury 6:12 Nabers Comeback Player odds 7:10 Odell Beckham longshot 8:13 Comeback Player bets 9:13 Tua Tagovailoa value 11:26 Chiefs futures 12:42 Mahomes ACL conspiracy 13:35 Merch & Bracco ad read 15:04 Rookie award bets 15:27 Jacob Rodriguez DROY 16:48 Christian Watson over 18:56 Calvin Ridley under 20:12 Titans & Cam Ward 21:39 Carson Beck OROY 23:35 Carson Beck starts prop 24:37 Kalshi & Rhythm ad read 26:07 Ravens futures 27:03 Ravens third place bet 28:20 AFC North outlook 28:58 NFC East order bets 30:22 Cowboys ceiling 30:47 Abdul Carter DPOY 33:03 Patriots playoff fade 34:34 Patriots schedule concerns 35:21 Seahawks opener & Sam Darnold 36:35 Spotify playlist jokes 37:24 CJ Sullivan plugs 37:50 Charles Schwab golf bets 38:29 Bottom Line Bombs plug 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! It helps us grow and lets Stephie keep bringing the heat. SUPPORT us by supporting our partners Underdog Fantasy code SMALLS - Up to $1000 in BONUS CASH - https://underdogfantasy.com [https://underdogfantasy.com] Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Links http://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcast [http://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcast] Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.