The Sharp 600

Are the Oakland Raiders still a hot commodity in the city of Las Vegas despite last season’s 6-10 campaign? Can the Chargers finally get out of their own way and take advantage of one of the most talented rosters in the league? Is Patrick Mahomes capable of protecting the football like Alex Smith, or will an uptick in turnovers lead to Kansas City’s demise? And what do we make of Case Keenum and the Broncos? Ed Salmons, Manager of the Race & Sports Book at the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas, joins @JoeFortenbaugh to answer those questions and more. Get sharp with BetQL: https://betql.co/ [0:00-1:33]: The Rundown [1:34-2:50]: AFC West lean [2:51-13:04]: AFC West preview with Ed Salmons [13:05-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: Ed Salmons, Race & Sports Book Manager, Westgate SuperBook AFC WEST WIN TOTALS, COURTESY OF THE WESTGATE SUPERBOOK Los Angeles Chargers: 9.5 (Over: EVEN, Under: -120) Kansas City Chiefs: 8.5 (Over: -120, Under: EVEN) Oakland Raiders: 8.0 (Over: -110, Under: -110) Denver Broncos: 7.0 (Over: -140, Under: +120)

At 25/1, Tiger Woods is going to draw a plethora of attention this week at the PGA Championship, but is his current form worth the price of admission? Should you avoid Dustin Johnson at 9/1 because of a lack of value? And which, if any, golfers should find themselves in your crosshairs in preparation for Thursday’s first round? The great Joe Peta (author of “Trading Bases”) joins @JoeFortenbaugh for a golf roundtable prior to the final Major Championship of the season. [0:00-1:53]: The Rundown [1:54-14:39]: PGA Championship primer with Joe Peta [14:40-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @MagicRatSF

The tide is turning in the NFC West, where the Seattle Seahawks are coming off their first non-double-digit winning season since 2011, while the Rams and Niners continue to climb the ladder toward a Super Bowl appearance. To make sense of it all and to figure out how best to bet this division in 2018, Ed Feng (ThePowerRank.com) makes his return to The Sharp 600. Check out BetQL: https://betql.co/ [0:00-1:11]: The Rundown [1:12-3:13]: NFC West lean [3:14-14:04]: NFC West preview with Ed Feng [14:05-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @thepowerrank NFC WEST WIN TOTALS, COURTESY OF THE WESTGATE SUPERBOOK Los Angeles Rams: 10 (Over: EVEN, Under: -120) San Francisco 49ers: 8.5 (Over: +120, Under: -140) Seattle Seahawks: 8.0 (Over: +130, Under: -150) Arizona Cardinals: 6.0 (Over: +105, Under: -125)

Warren Sharp (SharpFootballAnalysis.com) returns for Part II of his conversation with @JoeFortenbaugh, as the duo shifts gears in order to discuss the 2018 outlook for the NFC East. Could the Eagles become the first team since the Patriots to repeat as Super Bowl champions? Will the Redskins take a step forward or a step back in the transition from Kirk Cousins to Alex Smith? Answers to those questions and more await in episode 115! Check out Warren’s 2018 Football Preview here: https://www.amazon.com/Warren-Sharps-2018-Football-Preview/dp/1721539034/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1533229293&sr=8-1&keywords=warren+sharp+2018+football+preview [0:00-0:40]: The Rundown [0:41-2:34]: NFC East lean [2:35-17:25]: NFC East preview with Warren Sharp [17:26-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @SharpFootball NFC EAST WIN TOTALS, COURTESY OF THE WESTGATE SUPERBOOK Philadelphia Eagles: 10.5 (Over: +110, Under: -130) Dallas Cowboys: 8.5 (Over: -120, Under: EVEN) New York Giants: 7.0 (Over: -135, Under: +115) Washington Redskins: 7.0 (Over: EVEN, Under: -120)

The New England Patriots have laid claim to the AFC East crown for nine straight seasons as well as 14 of the last 15 years. However, with quarterback Tom Brady now on the wrong side of 40, is 2018 the year in which New England’s stranglehold on the division finally comes to an end? To answer that and more, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to the innovative Warren Sharp (SharpFootballAnalysis.com) for the rundown on the AFC East’s 2018 win totals. Check out Warren Sharp’s 2018 Football Preview here: https://www.amazon.com/Warren-Sharps-2018-Football-Preview/dp/1721539034/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1533151801&sr=8-1&keywords=warren+sharp+2018+football+preview [0:00-0:42]: The Rundown [0:43-3:04]: AFC East lean [3:05-16:14]: AFC East preview with Warren Sharp [16:15-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @SharpFootball AFC EAST WIN TOTALS, COURTESY OF THE WESTGATE SUPERBOOK New England Patriots: 11 (Over: -160, Under: +140) Miami Dolphins: 6.5 (Over: -130, Under: +110) New York Jets: 6.0 (Over: +105, Under: -125) Buffalo Bills: 6.0 (Over: +120, Under: -140)

New head coaches in Chicago and Detroit, a new quarterback in Minnesota and a new defensive coordinator in Green Bay makes for a series of fascinating storylines entering the 2018 season for the NFC North. To make sense of it all, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to Joe Ostrowski (670 The Score, VSiN) for the best approach in attacking each team’s win total. Check out: BetQL.co (search “Bet QL” in the app store) [0:00-1:00]: The Rundown [1:01-3:22]: NFC North lean [3:23-19:45]: NFC North preview with Joe Ostrowski [19:45-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @JoeO670 NFC NORTH WIN TOTALS, COURTESY OF THE WESTGATE SUPERBOOK Green Bay Packers: 10 (Over: EVEN, Under: -120) Minnesota Vikings: 10 (Over: EVEN, Under: -120) Detroit Lions: 7.5 (Over: -130, Under: +110) Chicago Bears: 6.5 (Over: -150, Under: +130)

Say goodbye to vacation now that football handicapping season has arrived! @JoeFortenbaugh is back in the saddle and welcomes professional handicapper Marco D’Angelo (WagerTalk.com) to the show to preview the AFC North. Are the Browns for real for the first time in years? Will the Steelers continue their divisional dominance? How short is Joe Flacco’s leash in Baltimore? Let’s get down to business! [0:00-1:21]: The Rundown [1:22-2:11]: AFC North lean [2:12-19:42]: AFC North preview with Marco D’Angelo [19:43-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @MarcoInVegas AFC North win totals, courtesy of the Westgate SuperBook Pittsburgh Steelers: 10.5 (Over +105, Under -125) Baltimore Ravens: 8.0 (Over -140, Under +120) Cincinnati Bengals: 6.5 (Over -135, Under +115) Cleveland Browns: 5.5 (Over -155, Under +135)

Which teams are set to soar and which are poised to crash and burn during the second half of the Major League Baseball season? @JoeFortenbaugh visits with Gill Alexander (VSiN, Beating the Book podcast) to recap a wild first half of baseball as well as analyze whether or not Fortenbaugh is on to something with a specific futures bet. [0:00-2:34]: Rundown + MLB futures play [2:35-13:42]: Baseball at the break with Gill Alexander [13:43-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @beatingthebook

Live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night it’s UFC 226 featuring a main event between heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic (18-2-0) and challenger Daniel Cormier (20-1-0). For a comprehensive preview on the main card as well as a look at the best value plays on the undercard, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to Lou Finocchiaro (GambLou.com).  [0:00-0:57]: The Rundown [0:58-1:43]: A question for you [1:44-10:04]: UFC 226 primer with Lou Finocchiaro [10:05-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @GambLou UFC 226 MAIN CARD Stipe Miocic (-235) vs. Daniel Cormier (+200) Francis Ngannou (-355) vs. Derrick Lewis (+290) Michael Chiesa (-158) vs. Anthony Pettis (+138) Gokhan Saki (-132) vs. Khalil Rountree (+112)

The NBA has been turned upside down with the news that LeBron James has jumped ship to the Western Conference to join the Los Angeles Lakers…and the ripple effect has been substantial. To make sense of all the odds adjustments and money movement, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook Manager Jeff Sherman for the rundown on “The LeBron Effect” and how bettors can avoid some potential pitfalls. [0:00-1:10]: The Rundown [1:11-3:42]: Buyer Beware [3:43-16:48]: “The LeBron Effect” with Jeff Sherman [16:49-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @golfodds

With nine group stage matches set to take place from Friday through Sunday, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to FiveThirtyEight’s Michael Caley (Double Pivot Pod) for the blueprint on what to expect from Russia over the weekend. Will Die Mannschaft bounce back after an early defeat to Mexico? Can Brazil run the table after its tie against Switzerland? Tune in and find out! [0:00-1:26]: The Rundown [1:27-12:49]: World Cup primer with Michael Caley [12:50-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @MC_of_A

The 118th installment of the U.S. Open Championship returns to Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York for the first time since 2004 when Retief Goosen defeated Phil Mickelson by 2 strokes. Is Tiger Woods a PLAY ON or PLAY AGAINST option this weekend, will Rickie Fowler finally break through at a Major Championship and is Justin Rose lurking in the shadows? For the full breakdown on those issues and more, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to good friend Brady Kannon (AgainstTheNumber.com, Covers.com) for the inside scoop. [0:00-1:28]: The Rundown [1:29-18:16]: U.S. Open primer with Brady Kannon [18:17-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @lasvegasgolfer

The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks-off Thursday morning at 11:00am eastern as Russia plays host to Saudi Arabia at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. For a complete rundown on which teams to target, which to avoid and which props to monitor, @JoeFortenbaugh welcomes Westgate SuperBook Race & Sports Manager John Murray for an in-depth primer. Murray details the teams that are taking the most money, as well as which countries may find themselves a bit overvalued by the betting public. [0:00-2:02]: The Rundown [2:03-13:27]: World Cup primer with John Murray [13:28-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @vegasmurray

After Affirmed’s legendary run in 1978, the world waited 37 years for its next Triple Crown winner until American Pharoah broke through in 2015\. Now, just three years later, Bob Baffert’s Justify looks to add his name to a storied history that includes the likes of Secretariat (1973) and Seattle Slew (1977), to name just a few. With the stage set for Saturday, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to good friend Marco D’Angelo (WagerTalk.com), who is looking to win his own personal Triple Crown after posting positive returns in both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. [0:00-0:58]: The Rundown [0:59-14:42]: Belmont Stakes primer with Marco D’Angelo [14:43-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @MarcoInVegas

It’s the fourth consecutive installment of the Warriors-Cavaliers Championship rivalry, but is that a good thing for the NBA? Would you lay -1000 on the Warriors to defeat LeBron James and the Cavs after witnessing Golden State’s struggles against Houston? Is Steph Curry headed for his first Finals MVP award? These are just a few of the questions @JoeFortenbaugh posed to FS1’s Jason McIntyre, who founded the outstanding website TheBigLead.com, on Episode 104 of The Sharp 600. [0:00-2:47]: The Rundown [2:48-18:39]: NBA Finals preview with Jason McIntyre [18:40-goodbye]: Picks! Guest: @jasonmcintyre