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Las Vegas-based sports betting pro DINK joined hosts John Kelly and Zack Hodges to review the opening week of the Stanley Cup playoffs. DINK discussed all eight opening-round playoff matchups over the first half of the hourlong program. Boston-based sports handicapper RAININTHREES, a popular voice on the show, also contributed his views to the audience.

Veteran bettor and bookmaker Mike Corrigan joined hosts John Kelly and Zack Hodges to discuss the latest topics involving sports and specifically sports betting.

Hosts John Kelly and Zack Hodges previewed the opening round of the 2017 NBA playoffs. Kelly cited the wide-open race for the Eastern Conference title while Hodges felt the defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers will "flip the switch" and return to their championship form. RAILBIRD texted in a pair of plays -- a tennis selection and an MMA recommendation -- while missing the Friday night show because of dental work.

Sports betting veteran Tommy Vegas joined hosts John Kelly and Vern Vivio to discuss his time in Las Vegas, his friendship with baseball great Pete Rose and his promising musical career. Tommy wrote a song ("Everybody Loves The Hit King") about baseball's all-time hit leader which was played during the hourlong program. Alabama Dave and Doctor Dave also contributed to the fast-moving program.

Las Vegas-based sports betting pro Alan Dinkenson joined host John Kelly to preview the opening round of the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs. "Dink" offered handicapping thoughts all eight first-round matchups and detailed a trio of series bets for Round 1. EOG contributor RAININTHREES also provided a preview of NHL postseason action.

Following the lengthy Dodger-Cub game at Wrigley Field, hosts John Kelly and Zack Hodges discussed the latest topics involving sports and specifically sports betting. Kelly went on record with a selection in Tuesday night's home opener at the Rogers Centre between the Toronto Blue Jays and Milwaukee Brewers.

Greg Hoffman, older brother of former Major League Baseball players Glenn and Trevor Hoffman, joined hosts John Kelly and Matt Hatfield to discuss his famous brothers and tell about his time as a basketball coach in Orange County, California. The 62-year-old Hoffman offered a no-nonsense look at today's basketball landscape and looked back over his glorious 35-year career where he earned an award as Orange County Coach of the Year in 1992-93. The insightful Hoffman honored both his late father, Ed, and his younger brother, Trevor, as the two most impressive people ever to cross his path.

Las Vegas-based sports aficionado Vern Vivio led a roundtable of gambling personalities which included Alabama Dave, Doctor Dave, Jorge Gonzalez and Zack Hodges in discussing the latest topics involving sports and specifically sports betting. Boxing trainer Dave Ellison also contributed to the popular Thursday night program.

Hosts John Kelly and Zack Hodges previewed the important Eastern Conference showdown between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics set for Wednesday night at TD Garden Arena. Both teams enter the game with identical records of 50-27.

Hosts John Kelly and Zack Hodges were joined by veteran bettor/bookmaker Mike Corrigan to discuss the championship game of the NCAA men's Division I basketball tournament. North Carolina defeated Gonzaga, 71-65, to capture its sixth national title in program history. Tar Heel point guard Joel Berry II was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four.

Sports handicapper RAILBIRD displayed his tennis expertise when he joined host John Kelly to handicap the women's championship match in the Miami Open. "Birdie" recommended a wager on Johanna Konta over Caroline Wozniacki in an evenly-rated singles match. EOG contributor WINKYDUCK opened the program with a recap of his selection on Mississippi State at odds of better than 23-1 to defeat Connecticut and end the 111-game winning streak of the Lady Huskies.

Amy Hayes, boxing's most successful female ring announcer, joined hosts Vern Vivio and Alabama Dave to discuss her budding career in the sport of boxing. Hayes relayed a story about introducing the late Muhammad Ali at a charity event a few years ago. Also contributing to the Thursday night program were Doctor Dave, Zack Hodges and Eric Austin.

Hosts John Kelly and Zack Hodges made a case for the underdog in the South Carolina-Gonzaga national semifinal showdown set for Saturday in Glendale, Arizona. Hodges likes the in-your-face coaching style of Frank Martin, head coach of the peaking South Carolina Gamecocks. Kelly and Hodges also discussed Golden State's impressive 110-98 road victory over the favored San Antonio Spurs.

Eric Strasser, author of "Baseball Betting for Profit," joined hosts John Kelly and Alan Dinkenson to preview the 2017 Major League Baseball season. Strasser offered plenty of opinions including predictions about the New York Mets (under 88 wins) and the San Diego Padres (under 66.5 wins). In the final few minutes of the program, "Dink" suggested a play on the Kansas City Royals over the Texas Rangers in Cactus League play on Wednesday.

Hosts John Kelly and Zack Hodges discussed the four teams still alive for the NCAA men's Division I college basketball championship. Californians Mike Corrigan and Matt Hatfield (aka RAILBIRD) joined the conversation to offer their thoughts on the NCAA tournament. "Birdie" leaned to the teams from the Pacific Northwest by supporting Gonzaga over South Carolina and Oregon over North Carolina.