Episode 35: Butler Overs & Westbrook Wagers
Join hosts Phil Hellmuth, David Woodley, and Brandon Cantu for a rollercoaster of rants, betting picks, and debates. From Woodley’s heartbreak over the Minnesota Wild’s playoff woes to Cantu’s frustration with his Seattle teams, the crew dives into NBA player prop bets, Game 7 predictions, and a wild story about Phil’s lost luggage. With Mike Matusow MIA (blame his hungry cats!), the trio delivers sports betting insights, including Jimmy Butler and Russell Westbrook overs, plus a heated debate on the NBA play-in format.
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0:00 - Intro: Phil Hellmuth welcomes fans to Episode 35, hyping NBA playoff player prop bets.
0:27 - Woodley’s Rant: David Woodley vents about the Minnesota Wild’s heartbreaking playoff loss and Minnesota’s 34-year championship drought.
3:51 - Cantu’s Rant: Brandon Cantu laments his Seattle teams’ playoff struggles, from the Mariners to the Kraken, and envies Woodley’s playoff-bound Wild.
6:04 - Phil’s Luxe Setup: Phil shows off his $100M Miami pad, complete with a tricky coffee maker, ping pong, and a Galaga arcade game.
8:30 - Where’s Matusow?: The crew roasts Mike Matusow for being 27 minutes late, feeding his cats, and yelling at the Lakers game in Danny’s ICU room.
10:25 - Phil’s First Pick: Phil bets Jimmy Butler over 21.5 points in a crucial Warriors vs. Heat closeout game.
12:03 - Warriors vs. Heat Storylines: Woodley breaks down a potential Warriors-Timberwolves matchup, highlighting Draymond vs. Gobert and Jimmy Butler’s Minnesota history.
13:56 - Woodley’s Pick: Woodley backs Golden State to cover the -5.5 spread vs. Houston, predicting an 8-10 point win.
14:56 - Phil’s Second Pick: Phil doubles down on Quinten Post over 6.5 points, despite a past miss, banking on the Warriors’ home game.
15:40 - Phil’s Betting Woes: Phil confesses to losing $19,500 in two brutal sports betting days, blaming Mike’s Miami Heat first-quarter pick.
21:58 - Cantu’s First Pick: Cantu loves Russell Westbrook over 11.5 points in Nuggets vs. Clippers Game 7, expecting big veteran minutes.
25:37 - Cantu’s Second Pick: Cantu picks Nuggets money line (-120) to win Game 7, citing the series’ wild swings.
27:05 - Phil’s Bonus Pick: Phil throws in Kawhi Leonard over 25.5 points for Game 7, aiming to snap his cold streak.
28:28 - Woodley’s New Baby: Woodley shares life with his third child, born early, and how late-night baby duty lets him catch NBA games.
41:47 - Timberwolves’ Strength: Woodley praises Anthony Edwards’ maturity and Minnesota’s size advantage with Gobert, Randall, and Reed.
46:32 - Futures Bets Recap: The crew celebrates giving listeners Warriors (62/1) and Timberwolves (70/1, 150/1) futures bets, now looking strong.
49:50 - NBA Play-In Debate: Woodley hates the play-in format, arguing it devalues the regular season, while Phil and Cantu defend its excitement.
53:25 - Pick-Your-Opponent Idea: Woodley proposes top seeds picking playoff opponents, sparking drama and strategy.
56:32 - Phil’s Rant: Phil rants about Contour Airlines losing his bag for 48 hours, forcing him to DoorDash socks and underwear.
1:01:32 - Lost Luggage Stories: Woodley recounts a bag chasing him across China for four weeks; Cantu suggests Apple AirTags.
1:06:41 - Wrap-Up: The crew misses Mike’s chaos but enjoys their smoother flow, teases high-stakes poker at a Formula 1 race, and says goodbye.
