The Sharp 600

With pitchers and catchers set to report to Florida and Arizona next week, it’s time to commence our look into the Major League Baseball futures market. On Wednesday, CG Technology in Las Vegas became the first bookmaker in the business to release their 2018 MLB win totals. So @JoeFortenbaugh reached out to Matthew Holt (VP of Business Development for CG Technology and COO of CG Analytics) for the lowdown on how those win totals were created and which specific win totals have already experienced significant action. [0:00-1:29]: The Rundown [1:30-13:14]: MLB win totals with Matthew Holt [13:15-goodbye]: What’s next Guest: @MatthewHoltVP

It’s time for the most intense version of The Sharp 600 yet. 19 Vegas insiders, each sharing their top proposition bets and thoughts on the side and total for Super Bowl LII between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. @JoeFortenbaugh kicks things off with two of his own selections before sharing a conversation he recently had with iconic broadcaster Brent Musburger of the Vegas Stats and Information Network (VSiN) on his 95.7 The Game radio show in the Bay Area. Sit back, relax and enjoy. [0:00-0:35]: “Fly, Eagles, Fly" [0:36-4:06]: The Rundown + Fortenbaugh’s picks [4:07-7:51]: Brent Musburger (@brentmusburger) [7:52-10:14]: Marc Lawrence (@MarcLawrence) [10:15-12:06]: The Big Puma (@Big_Puma) [12:07-15:30]: Brian Edwards (@vegasbedwards) [15:31-18:24]: Jeff Sherman (@golfodds) [18:25-19:37]: Marco D’Angelo (@MarcoInVegas) [19:38-21:37]: Ken Thomson (@kenthomson87) [21:38-23:24]: Steve Merril (@SteveMerril) [23:25-25:15]: Jason Simbal (@jsimbal) [25:16-26:55]: Steve Fezzik (@FezzikSports) [26:56-29:34]: Teddy Covers (@teddy_covers) [29:35-36:27]: Ace Karalis (@Greek_Gambler) [36:28-38:32]: Jason Logan (@CoversJLo) [38:33-42:00]: Brady Kannon (@lasvegasgolfer) [42:01-43:45]: Bryan Leonard (@BLeonardSports) [43:46-45:08]: Rob Pizzola (@robpizzola) [45:09-47:34]: Ben Fawkes (@BFawkesESPN) [47:35-51:33]: Joe Ostrowski (@JoeO670) [51:34-52:13]: Marc Meltzer (@MeltzVegas) [52:14-goodbye]: Be well and best of luck!

The biggest game on the planet just so happens to serve as one of the most bad-ass weekends of the year on the Las Vegas calendar. Done properly, a Vegas vacation during Super Bowl weekend is the ultimate experience. So for the baller playbook on how to rock Vegas the right way, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to his old friend and Vegas lifestyle insider Marc Meltzer for the complete rundown on how to turn Sin City into your own personal playground. [0:00-1:23]: The Rundown [1:24-23:30]: How to rock Vegas on Super Bowl weekend with Marc Meltzer [23:31-goodbye]: #IBetTheBigGame Guest: @meltzvegas (twitter), MeltzVegas (instagram) Article: https://www.covers.com/editorial/Article/8a82000c-048e-11e8-a978-0a9aa1523ac0/The-Las-Vegas-Super-Bowl-Party-scene-has-something-for-everyone-on-game-day-sin-city-sportsbooks-big-game-viewing-parties

Super Bowl fever has swept the Las Vegas desert as the various sportsbooks around Sin City have begun to flood the market with thousands of tasty proposition wagers. @JoeFortenbaugh dials up South Point Hotel & Casino Sportsbook Director Chris Andrews for an updated action report as well as a look at the early wagers Andrews has been booking on his newly released props. And how, exactly, does one go about placing a $500k wager? [0:00-2:39]: The Rundown [2:40-15:40]: The $500k wager with Chris Andrews [15:41-goodbye]: Party with us at The Mirage Guest: @andrewssports

It’s a rematch of Super Bowl XXXIX as the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles get set to meet in Minnesota for the Vince Lombardi Trophy in just under two weeks. The Sharp 600 and @JoeFortenbaugh commence our Super Bowl preparations by heading to Vegas for a conversation with Westgate SuperBook oddsmaker Jeff Sherman on the opening point spread, how the Westgate arrived at those numbers and what to expect from both the sharps and the public over the next two weeks. Fortenbaugh concludes Episode 69 with his initial leans for the side and total. [0:00-2:07]: The Rundown + Tom Brady history lesson [2:08-11:02]: How to set a Super Bowl point spread with Jeff Sherman [11:03-goodbye]: Super Bowl LII initial leans Guest: @golfodds

A special weekend calls for a special edition of The Sharp 600, so @JoeFortenbaugh double dips with two guests for Episode 68\. We begin with a look at how best to attack New England (-7.5/45.5) vs. Jacksonville and Minnesota (-3/39) at Philadelphia with Las Vegas sports talk host Ken Thomson. After that, The Sharp 600 heads to the South Point Hotel & Casino for an action report from Las Vegas icon Jimmy Vaccaro, who has spent the last 41 years booking action in Sin City. Fortenbaugh drops two picks to close the show. [0:00-1:12]: The Rundown [1:13-9:08]: How to bet Championship Weekend with Ken Thomson [9:09-15:40]: Championship Weekend action report with Jimmy Vaccaro [15:41-goodbye]: Picks! Guests: @KenThomson87 and @JimmyVaccaro

The heavyweight championship of the world is on the line as Stipe Miocic (17-2-0) looks to successfully defend his strap for a third consecutive fight, this time against the freight train known as Francis Ngannou (11-1-0). For the most comprehensive look at the UFC’s first pay-per-view of 2018, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to Jon Anik, the voice of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, for the blueprint on how to attack Saturday night's card at TD Garden in Boston. [0:00-1:06]: The Rundown [1:07-11:46]: UFC 220 primer with Jon Anik [11:47-goodbye]:Rest of week Guest: @Jon_Anik MAIN CARD ODDS Ngannou (-185) vs. Miocic (+150) Cormier (-325) vs. Oezdemir (+250) Burgos (-265) vs. Kattar (+185) Villante (-215) vs. Barroso (+165) Almeida (-175) vs. Font (+135)

Some call it the best football weekend of the year. Ladies and gentleman, welcome to the Divisional Round of the 2018 NFL playoffs. Big games mean big guests, so @JoeFortenbaugh is turning to professional handicapper Marc Lawrence (Playbook.com) for the scoop on how best to approach this weekend’s four playoff showdowns. Fortenbaugh drops the hammer at the end with five plays to close the show. [0:00-1:03]: The Rundown [1:04-8:41]: Divisional Round primer with Marc Lawrence [8:42-goodbye]: Picks! Guest: @MarcLawrence

For those of you who are just now turning your attention to the NBA and all of the profitable betting opportunities that the sport has to offer, we’ve got you covered. Welcome to The Sharp 600’s NBA knowledge session, featuring “Buckets” co-host Rob Perez. This episode is designed to bring you up to speed on everything that shook down during the first half of the season while also serving as a primer for what to expect during the second half of the campaign. [0:00-1:18] The Rundown [1:19-goodbye]: NBA knowledge session with Rob Perez Guest: @World_Wide_Wob Catch “Buckets” right here: http://cycle.media/shows/buckets/

Three weeks of professional football remain before a champion is crowned, but that hasn’t stopped the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook from releasing their 2019 Super Bowl odds. Westgate Race & Sportsbook Manager Ed Salmons joins @JoeFortenbaugh to discuss these numbers as well as preview this weekend’s four divisional round matchups. [0:00-1:45] The Rundown [1:46-goodbye]: 2019 Super Bowl odds & divisional round early action report with Ed Salmons Guest: Ed Salmons, Westgate Las Vegas Race & Sportsbook Manager

New year, same aggressive podcast. Welcome to 2018, where The Sharp 600 is packaging the Wild Card Round of the NFL playoffs together with the College Football National Championship. @JoeFortenbaugh opens the show with his Alabama-Georgia selection and puts a bow on Episode 63 with a look at all four Wild Card showdowns. In between, Vice President of Risk Management at CG Technology Jason Simbal comes through with an NFL and college football action report from Las Vegas. [0:00-1:26]: The Rundown [1:27-3:39]: National Championship pick [3:40-4:26]: “Mom, the meatloaf!" [4:27-goodbye]: Wild Card picks Guest: @jsimbal

The women’s featherweight championship of the world is on the line as Cris Cyborg (18-1-0, 1 no contest) defends her title against second-ranked Holly Holm (11-3-0) in the main event of UFC’s return to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this Saturday night. @JoeFortenbaugh sits down with MMA handicapper Lou Finocchiaro (GambLou.com) to talk strategies, advanced metrics, MMA handicapping and which angles to target in an effort to turn a profit on Saturday night's card. [0:00-1:31]: The Rundown  [1:32-18:17]: How to bet UFC 219 with Lou Finocchiaro  [18:18-goodbye]: Total Request Live! (well, kind of) Guest: @GambLou Main Card Odds Cyborg (-345) vs. Holm (+315)  Nurmagomedov (-305) vs. Barboza (+255)  Diakiese (-195) vs. Hooker (+170)  Calvillo (-240) vs. Esparza (+210)  Condit (-155) vs. Magny (+140)

Some handicappers view Week 17 as the softest spot on the schedule, while others see nothing but traps and pitfalls. @JoeFortenbaugh and professional handicapper Steve Merril sort through the various land mines in an attempt to close out the 2017 regular season in style. Fortenbaugh jumps back on the Jimmy G point spread train after foolishly jumping off in Week 16…and drops two other plays as well. This episode brought to you by DraftEasy.com, where you should use our promo code “Covers” to get a match on your initial deposit. [0:00-1:24]: The Rundown [1:25-12:29]: Week 17 best bets with Steve Merrill [12:30-goodbye]: Picks! Guest: @SteveMerril

6-1 against the spread so far this bowl season with Stanford pending. Happy holidays, indeed! With a solid few weeks already in the books, @JoeFortenbaugh looks ahead to the final wave of bowl games with the one and only Ace Karalis, who sticks around to preview Week 17 of the NFL and UFC 219 as well. Fortenbaugh opens the show by putting one prominent college program on upset alert and closes the episode with three additional picks. This episode brought to you by our friends at DraftEasy.com, where you can use the promo code “Covers” to get a match on your initial deposit. [0:00-1:53]: The Rundown [1:54-4:06]: UPSET ALERT! [4:07-21:30]: College, NFL & UFC 219 best bets with Ace Karalis [21:31-goodbye]: Picks! Guest: @Greek_Gambler

Will the Packers, Bengals and Raiders even bother to show up in Week 16? Will the Jimmy Garoppolo train keep steamrolling the opposition despite a matchup with the ferocious Jacksonville defense? And will the Saints exact their revenge on Atlanta after the Falcons came back to beat New Orleans just two weeks ago? @JoeFortenbaugh and professional handicapper and two-time Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest champion Steve Fezzik will answer those questions and more in this week’s NFL podcast. After a 3-1 effort last week, Fortenbaugh unloads four plays at the end of this week’s pod, which is brought to you by our friends at DraftEasy.com. [0:00-1:38]: The Rundown [1:39-9:49]: Steve Fezzik’s best bets [9:50-goodbye]: Picks! Guest: @FezzikSports