The Spread Zone

Scheffler’s Dominance, Palou at the Brickyard, & Undervaluing Montreal

Welcome back to The Spread Zone! The guys are shaking off a tough weekend at the PGA Championship and the Preakness to set their sights on a massive betting slate. First, they head to Texas for a "birdie fest" at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where Tim breaks down why laying heavy chalk on Scottie Scheffler at +165 is a rare sweat-free play , while handing out Pierceson Coody (+4000) as a high-ceiling dart. Next, it's time to fire up the engines for the 110th running of the Indy 500 , where Riz lays out the race strategy and offers outright value on Alex Palou at +250 , plus a +1000 sprinkle on Josef Newgarden to navigate the chaotic late-race restarts. Finally, the crew dives into the NBA and NHL Conference Finals, with Anthony making his case for Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs (+160) to win the NBA Finals , before dropping an eye-opening rest-versus-rust betting trend explaining why the undefeated Carolina Hurricanes are on upset alert against the battle-tested Montreal Canadiens. The Spread Zone is presented by  @FanDuel  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCbPP6F-3ASqkBkT9Obro-TQ] Sportsbook! https://www.101espn.com/podcasts/the-spread-zone/ LEGAL DISCLAIMER We provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

PGA Championship Bombers, Preakness Stakes Meltdowns, & Rousey vs. Carano

In this episode of The Spread Zone, Scott Rizzuto, Tim McKernan, and Anthony Stalter break down the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, including betting angles on a "bomb and gouge" course setup and outright value plays like Cam Young at +1200. The guys also shift to horse racing for the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park, highlighting the potential for a pace meltdown in the massive 14-horse field and sharing longshot outright picks on Tawken at 20-1 and Incredibolt at 5-1. Finally, they navigate the Netflix MMA spectacle between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, emphasizing a disciplined betting approach with a +1300 dart on Rousey to win by points, plus a quick check-in on a -108 futures play for a Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final. The Spread Zone is presented by @FanDuel Sportsbook! https://www.101espn.com/podcasts/the-spread-zone/ LEGAL DISCLAIMER We provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Betting the Truist Championship, Strickland Upset Potential, & NHL Playoff Futures

Welcome back to the Spread Zone! We are fresh off a red-hot betting streak and ready to keep the sportsbooks bleeding. First, we head to Quail Hollow for the Truist Championship. The crew breaks down why a motivated Rory McIlroy is primed to dominate at +550 , while also offering up value sprinkles on Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay. Then, we step into the Octagon for UFC 328. We hand out a live underdog play on Sean Strickland to drag the main event into deep waters , plus a +144 moneyline hit on Joshua Van winning the pace battle. Finally, we navigate the NBA and NHL playoffs , exposing the overreaction lines and locking in a Hurricanes-Avalanche Stanley Cup Final at +129. The Spread Zone is presented by @FanDuel Sportsbook! https://www.101espn.com/podcasts/the-spread-zone/ LEGAL DISCLAIMER We provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Betting the Kentucky Derby, Cadillac Championship Value, & NBA/NHL Playoff Trends

In this episode of The Spread Zone, Scott Rizzuto returns from vacation to join Tim McKernan and Anthony Stalter as they break down the 152nd Kentucky Derby, including betting angles on "trip luck" and value plays like Commandment to win. The guys also shift to the PGA Tour for the Cadillac Championship at Doral, highlighting bombers like Cam Young and a +10000 sprinkle on Aldrich Potgieter. Finally, they navigate the NBA and NHL playoffs, emphasizing the need to adapt to postseason trends, with a strong lean toward underdog series plays on the Canadiens and Utah Mammoth, plus a +4000 Conn Smythe dart on Tage Thompson. The Spread Zone is presented by @FanDuel Sportsbook! https://www.101espn.com/podcasts/the-spread-zone/ LEGAL DISCLAIMER We provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

NFL Draft Prop Bets, Zurich Classic Value, & Playoff Predictions

In this episode of The Spread Zone, with Scott Rizzuto out on vacation, Tim McKernan and Anthony Stalter break down the upcoming NFL Draft with prop betting angles and trade scenarios, including taking the over on 1.5 quarterbacks drafted in the first round. They also take a look at the Zurich Classic team event with Hayden Springer and Alex Smalley as a +3000 dart throw, and several key NBA Playoff matchups like the Los Angeles Lakers continuing their dominance over the Houston Rockets. The guys also highlight NHL playoff betting considerations, finding value in teams down 2-0 like the Pittsburgh Penguins, and share a strong lean toward the Fitzpatrick brothers as an even-money top-10 play in New Orleans. The Spread Zone is presented by  @FanDuel  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCbPP6F-3ASqkBkT9Obro-TQ] Sportsbook! https://www.101espn.com/podcasts/the-spread-zone/ LEGAL DISCLAIMER We provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].