The Sharp 600

After Monday night’s 6-4 win over the Washington Capitals, the Vegas Golden Knights found themselves just three wins away from hoisting Lord Stanley’s Cup in their very first year of existence. Believe it or not, VGK was on the board at 500/1 prior to the start of their inaugural season. So how many people placed a wager on Vegas at 500/1? For that, as well as an in-depth look at the 2018 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, we turn to Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook (@LVSuperBook) oddsmaker Ed Salmons. [0:00-2:25]: The Rundown [2:26-12:33]: NHL & NBA Finals with Ed Salmons [12:34-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: Ed Salmons, oddsmaker, Westgate SuperBook

To Las Vegas we go for a conversation with South Point Hotel & Casino sportsbook director Chris Andrews, who just released his College Football "Games of the Year" on Thursday morning. Chris details the early sharp action while also addressing the town’s liability when it comes to the remarkable in-progress run of the expansion Golden Knights, who opened the NHL season as high as 500/1 at some shops in Sin City. The boys also talk a little Warriors-Rockets to close the show. [0:00-2:07]: The Rundown [2:08-12:48]: CFB Games of the Year with Chris Andrews [12:49-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @andrewssports

Monday was a historic day in the sports betting community as the United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of striking down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) of 1992\. That means the states are now free to offer legal sports betting. For the full rundown regarding both the fallout and what to expect next, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to ESPN’s David Purdum for the scoop. [0:00-1:28]: The Rundown [1:29-11:43]: History is made with David Purdum [11:44-goodbye]: Final notes Guest: @DavidPurdum

What’s the best possible method in which to determine an NFL team’s strength of schedule? What are the key factors to to study and how much weight should we apply to each? Thankfully, the beautiful mind of Warren Sharp (SharpFootballAnalysis.com) was kind enough to pick up @JoeFortenbaugh’s phone call. Come for the thorough breakdown, stay for two win totals Warren is keeping a very close eye on. [0:00-1:46]: The Rundown [1:47-19:23]: NFL season win totals with Warren Sharp [19:24-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @SharpFootball

He called ‘Animal Kingdom’ to win it all at 20/1 back in 2011 and absolutely crushed the Kentucky Derby last year, so @JoeFortenbaugh had no choice but to visit with the great Marco D’Angelo (WagerTalk.com) for valuable insights into how to attack the 144th installment of the Run for the Roses. [0:00-2:12]: The Rundown [2:13-25:05]: Kentucky Derby primer with Marco D’Angelo [25:06-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @MarcoInVegas 2018 KENTUCKY DERBY FIELD 1\. Firenze Fire (50/1) 2\. Free Drop Billy (30/1) 3\. Promises Fulfilled (30/1) 4\. Flameaway (30/1) 5\. Audible (8/1) 6\. Good Magic (12/1) 7\. Justify (3/1) 8\. Lone Sailor (50/1) 9\. Hofburg (20/1) 10\. My Boy Jack (20/1) 11\. Bolt d’Oro (8/1) 12\. Enticed (30/1) 13\. Bravazo (50/1) 14\. Mendelssohn (5/1) 15\. Instilled Regard (50/1) 16\. Magnum Moon (6/1) 17\. Solomini (30/1) 18\. Vino Rosso (12/1) 19\. Noble Indy (30/1) 20\. Combatant (50/1)

Are the Arizona Cardinals the worst team in the NFL? Will Jared Goff and the Los Angeles Rams win 11 games in 2018? These are just a couple of the pressing questions that need to be asked in the wake of the NFL Draft, so @JoeFortenbaugh turns to oddsmaker Ed Salmons from the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook (@LVSuperBook) to talk about the recent release of the shop’s 2018 season win totals. [0:00-0:49]: The Rundown [0:50-3:04]: Season win total lean [3:05-15:36]: NFL season win totals with Ed Salmons [15:37-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: Ed Salmons, Oddsmaker at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook

The “Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” returns on Saturday, May 5 as the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs will no doubt offer a bevy of interesting wagering opportunities. For our initial foray into the first leg of the Triple Crown, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to racing insider Dan Tordjman of America’s Best Racing for tips and tricks to keep in mind as we approach post time. [0:00-1:11]: The Rundown [1:12-13:28]: Kentucky Derby primer with Dan Tordjman [13:29-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: Dan Tordjman

In our opinion, the NFL Draft is one of the most beatable betting opportunities of the calendar year. So @JoeFortenbaugh commences Episode 96 with a handful of his favorite plays before turning to good friend Chad Reuter of NFL.com for some feedback as to the most favorable spots on the board. Will six quarterbacks hear their names called during the first round? [0:00-3:20]: The Rundown + picks [3:21-13:10]: NFL Draft spectacular with Chad Reuter [13:11-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @Chad_Reuter

He told you months ago to play the OVER on 45.5 total wins from the Denver Nuggets. And now that we’ve cashed that ticket, Rob Perez, the Undisputed King of NBA Twitter, returns to the podcast to break down the State of the NBA during the first round of the playoffs. Will Ben Simmons and the Sixers win the Eastern Conference? How big of a threat does Anthony Davis and the Pelicans pose to Golden State’s dominance? Tune in and find out! [0:00-2:11]: The Rundown + Picks [2:12-20:43]: Rob Perez drops fire [20:44-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @World_Wide_Wob Check out Rob’s show, “Buckets,” on Cycle (@bycycle)

The 2018 NFL schedule dropped Thursday at 8:00pm and @JoeFortenbaugh is salivating at two specific games that feature extremely favorable spots for the home team. So we’re guest-free in Episode 94 as Fortenbaugh rants on the “Mother of all Spots” while dropping a Week 1 total he’s monitoring closely. [0:00-9:30]: STRAIGHT FIRE! WEEK 1 LINES FROM @LVSuperBook Eagles -3.5/47.5 vs. Falcons Steelers -7/48 at Browns Vikings -4.5/47.5 vs. 49ers Colts -1/47.5 vs. Bengals Ravens -3.5/42 vs. Bills Jaguars -4/44.5 at Giants Saints -7.5/52.5 vs. Buccaneers Patriots -7/51 vs. Texans Titans -2.5/47 at Dolphins Chargers -3/48.5 vs. Chiefs Broncos -2.5/42 vs. Seahawks Panthers -2.5/45 vs. Cowboys Cardinals -1/45 vs. Redskins Packers -9/48.5 vs. Bears Lions -6/44 vs. Jets Rams -1.5/49.5 at Raiders

After a 2017-2018 NBA regular season that saw the Philadelphia 76ers win 16 straight games, the Boston Celtics lose both Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving to injury and the Houston Rockets post the league’s best 82-game record, it’s now time to put up or shut up. Welcome to the 2018 NBA Playoffs, where @JoeFortenbaugh begins his coverage with our good friend Ashton Grewal’s (Covers.com) thoughts on how the first round will play out. Sleepers and title picks included at no extra charge! [0:00-0:45]: The Rundown [0:46-3:05]: Fortenbaugh’s pick [3:06-17:28]: First round primer with Ashton Grewal [17:29-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @AshtonGrewal

The most underrated postseason in all of professional sports has arrived, as the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs commence Wednesday in Winnipeg, Pittsburgh and Las Vegas. For an inside look at both the first round of action and some potential sleepers to keep an eye on, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to Dustin Nielson, host of “The Nielson Show,” on TSN 1260 in Edmonton.  [0:00-1:40]: The Rundown [1:41-14:57]: Opening round primer with Dustin Nielson [14:58-goodbye]: On-deck circle Guest: @nielsonTSN1260

Saturday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, it’s Max Holloway (19-3-0) and the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov (25-0-0) squaring off for the Lightweight Championship of the world in the main event of UFC 223\. For the full rundown on how best to attack the card, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to MMA handicapper Lou Finocchiaro (GambLou.com) for our betting playbook. [0:00-1:19]: The Rundown [1:20-8:35]: UFC 223 primer with Lou Finocchiaro [8:36-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @GambLou UFC 223 Main Card Khabib Nurmagomedov (-475) vs. Max Holloway (+375) Joanna Jedrzejczyk (-120) vs. Rose Namajunas (+100) Calvin Kattar (-125) vs. Renato Moicano (+105) Michael Chiesa (-135) vs. Anthony Pettis (+115) Al Iaqunita (-130) vs. Paul Felder (+110)

In Episode 89, we visited with professional golf bettor Brady Kannon for insight into which golfers we should target and which we should avoid in this weekend’s Masters. In Episode 90, we go behind the betting counter at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook to speak with manager and golf oddsmaker Jeff Sherman about which golfers are seeing the most sharp action in the buildup to the first major championship of the season. Here’s where it gets really interesting: Both Brady and Jeff share some of the same opinions when it comes to a few key golfers. [0:00-1:39]: The Rundown [1:40-13:14]: Masters primer with Jeff Sherman [13:15-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @golfodds

Hello, friends. Welcome to Masters week here at The Sharp 600\. The greatest golf tournament in all the land deserves not one, but two episodes of gambling goodness, so we begin our coverage by turning to good friend Brady Kannon (VSiN, LVTeeTimes.com) down in Las Vegas for the scoop on which golfers to target and which to avoid for the first major championship of the season. Is Tiger Woods overpriced? Will Bubba Watson claim a third green jacket? Tune in and find out! [0:00-1:10]: The Rundown [1:11-2:30]: Tiger Watch [2:31-15:21]: Masters primer with Brady Kannon [15:22-goodbye]: The on-deck circle Guest: @lasvegasgolfer