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Behind the Bets with Doug Kezirian

Behind the Bets with Doug Kezirian

ESPN gambling analyst Doug Kezirian and his cast of guests take you inside the world of Las Vegas as they explore the games surrounding the games on the field.

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CFB Week 1 Betting

Doug Kezirian handicaps the upcoming college football card with professional bettor Erin Rynning, each discussing their top four plays.
2021-09-02
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Sharp NFL Wagers

Doug Kezirian visits with Las Vegas oddsmaker John Murray to discuss the NFL futures market. They discuss the sharpest moves for win totals, division odds and MVP betting, while also touching on some college football.
2021-08-26
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2021 CFB Preview

Doug Kezirian gears up for the college football season with Las Vegas professional bettor Jay Romano. They give out their top win totals and discuss strong plays for Week 1. 
2021-08-19
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NFL Season Betting: NFC

Doug Kezirian visits with Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders to preview the upcoming the NFL season. They discuss NFC win totals, futures and player prop bets.
2021-08-11
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NFL Season Betting: AFC

Doug Kezirian visits with Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders to preview the upcoming the NFL season. They discuss AFC win totals, futures and player prop bets.
2021-08-04
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2021 NBA Draft Preview

Doug Kezirian visits with NBA Draft Analyst Mike Schmitz, breaking down prop bet for various players and what curveballs we could see
2021-07-27
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2021 SEC Football Preview

Doug Kezirian breaks down every single SEC team with ESPN broadcaster Tom Hart, discussing their season win total and key storylines that impact their odds and betting future.
2021-07-21
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Betting Summer Hoops

Doug Kezirian visits with Brian Windhorst on why Team USA basketball will continue to struggle against the point spread this entire summer. Plus, they preview NBA Finals Game 4 (23:45) and assess if Giannis can continue his dominance and whether that can even prevent a Suns title. 
2021-07-13
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Betting NBA Finals & UFC 264

Doug Kezirian offers his best value plays for the NBA Finals and Game 1. He is also joined by MMA handicappers Matthew Holt & Lou Finocchiaro to break down UFC 264 and why Dustin Poirier is likely to defeat Conor McGregor again.
2021-07-06
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NBA Betting with Injuries

Doug Kezirian visits with Las Vegas oddsmaker Jeff Sherman on how to approach each Conference Finals with the latest injuries and where the betting value lies. Both have plays on game lines and props. 
2021-06-30
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Conference Finals Betting

Doug Kezirian chats with VSiN?s Jonathan Von Tobel to break down the value remaining in both conference finals and how to handicap a few prop bets.
2021-06-23
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NBA Betting with Injury News

Doug Kezirian discusses the latest injury developments with NBA Insider Brian Windhorst, as they look ahead to the next slate of playoff games and futures.
2021-06-17
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Betting NBA Conference Semis

Doug Kezirian breaks down the NBA conference semifinals with VSiN's Jonathan Von Tobel, discussing their top wagers for the next game of each series and potential future plays.
2021-06-09
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NBA Playoffs Heating Up

Doug Kezirian shares the details and background of his biggest win of the NFL Draft. Plus, professional bettor Erin Rynning stops by to chat about the NBA playoffs and how they are viewing the current slate of games and futures market (19:06).
2021-06-01
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NFL Point Spreads Are Out

Doug Kezirian chats with Las Vegas oddsmaker John Murray about advanced point spreads for every single NFL game this coming season. Plus, they share which teams are trending up and down and also where the MVP betting value exists.
2021-05-26
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Betting the NBA Playoffs

Doug Kezirian is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps as they break down every playoff series and look to the futures market. Plus, Doug offers his top handful of plays for the first round.
2021-05-21
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UFC 262 Betting Picks

Doug Kezirian visits with MMA handicappers Matthew Holt & Lou Finocchiaro ahead of this weekend's UFC 262 card. They provide plays in the main and co-main events, along with the their top picks for the rest of the slate.
2021-05-13
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Lakers in trouble?

Doug Kezirian chats with ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst on why he doubts LeBron will recover fully for a playoff run, what?s being said about the Phoenix Suns and why the big favorites will win the regular season awards.
2021-05-05
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Draft Talk with Mel Kiper Jr.

Doug Kezirian welcomes ESPN NFL Draft Analyst Mel Kiper Jr. to break down proposition bets ahead of this week's draft.
2021-04-26
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NFL Draft Prop Bets

Doug Kezirian breaks down NFL Draft betting with Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal and ESPN Radio. They share the best way to attack the draft odds and their top plays. 
2021-04-23
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NBA Regular Season Awards

Doug Kezirian chats with ESPN NBA reporter Tim Bontemps on the MVP straw poll he conducted and why there is still a lot of betting value with all the regular season awards.
2021-04-15
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Previewing The Weekend UFC Card

Doug Kezirian chats with MMA handicapper Lou Finocchiaro to break down this Saturday's UFC card. They discuss the main and co-main events, while also offering their top plays in the prelims.
2021-04-08
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2021 Men's Final Four Preview

Doug Kezirian is joined by ESPN College Basketball Analyst Dalen Cuff, as they break down the Men's Final Four betting lines and even discuss some prop bets.
2021-04-01
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Sweet Sixteen Preview

Doug Kezirian previews the Sweet 16 with college basketball analyst Dalen Cuff, discussing their favorite sides and totals and which teams are they now reevaluating differently after two wins.  
2021-03-24
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2021 NCAA Tournament Preview

Doug Kezirian is joined by ESPN College Basketball Analyst Dalen Cuff to share their favorite first-round wagers, futures and overall view of their brackets. 
2021-03-17
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Champ Week Preview

Doug Kezirian breaks down Champ Week with VSiN's Matt Youmans. They have a handful of plays for Wednesday's action and also some value plays (17:00) in the conference tournament futures market.
2021-03-10
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UFC 259 Preview

Doug Kezirian breaks down the UFC 259 card with handicappers Matthew Holt and Lou Finocchiaro. They analyze the three title fights and also share their top plays throughout the entire card.
2021-03-03
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Upcoming UFC Fight Night

Doug Kezirian visits with MMA handicappers Matthew Holt and Lou Finocchiaro ahead of this weekend's UFC Fight Night, offering their top plays and breaking down the marquee fights.
2021-02-25
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Super Bowl Recap + UFC Fight Night

Doug Kezirian recaps the Super Bowl with oddsmaker John Murray, discussing the largest prop payouts and the facts around the streaker story. Plus, MMA handicapper Matthew Holt joins Doug to break down their favorite plays for UFC Fight Night.
2021-02-10
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Betting Super Bowl LV

Doug Kezirian visits with ESPN's Bill Barnwell to break down the Super Bowl and discuss their favorite prop bets. Plus, oddsmaker John Murray shares the most notable action from behind the counter and which prop bets have received the sharpest play.
2021-02-04
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Early Super Bowl Bowl Picks & Props

Doug Kezirian previews the Super Bowl with ESPN NFL Analyst Mina Kimes, discussing both quarterbacks and how the Chiefs and Bucs approach analytics. Plus, oddsmaker John Murray previews the prop bets and potential line movement.
2021-01-29
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Championship Sunday

Doug Kezirian previews Championship Sunday with oddsmaker John Murray and how the uncertainty of Patrick Mahomes' health is affecting the point spread. Plus, ESPN NFL Analyst Dan Orlovsky answers a main question for each quarterback.
2021-01-21
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Conor McGregor's Return

Doug Kezirian previews Conor McGregor's return to the octagon with ESPN MMA Insider Ariel Helwani, discussing training, mindset and potential rust. Plus, handicapper Matthew Holt provides his top UFC 257 plays.
2021-01-20
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NFL Divisional Round

Doug Kezirian recaps a historic Wild Card Weekend with oddsmaker John Murray and they also discuss this weekend's upcoming playoff games, touching on line movement and sharp action. (2:04) Plus, ESPN NFL Analyst and two-time Super Bowl champ Damien Woody shares his perspective on each game. (23:07)
2021-01-13
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Wild Card Weekend Significant Outcomes & CFB Championship

Doug Kezirian recaps a volatile Wild Card Weekend for the sportsbooks with ESPN Gambling Reporter David Purdum, highlighting the significant outcomes and what's at stake in tonight's CFP championship game. Plus, ESPN NHL Reporters Emily Kaplan and Greg Wychynski offer their top future plays for the upcoming NHL season. (19:00)
2021-01-12
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CFB Championship Top Plays & Prop Bets

Doug Kezirian discusses the CFP championship game with ESPN analytics guru Brad Edwards and ESPN Sports Betting Analyst Preston Johnson. They discuss their top plays and how the game might also provide value with prop bets.
2021-01-07
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Wild Card Weekend

Doug Kezirian chats with oddsmaker John Murray to preview Wild Card Weekend, projecting line moves and analyzing the best value. Plus, ESPN NFL Analyst Mike Tannenbaum shares his insight on which home teams faces a dangerous opponent. 
2021-01-06
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Unusual Point Spreads For Week 17

Doug Kezirian breaks down the unusual point spreads for Week 17 with oddsmaker John Murray and points out the potential value. Plus, ESPN NFL Analyst Mike Tannenbaum explains how teams approach this unique week and which teams might be on upset alert.
2020-12-30
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College Bowl Games Are In Full Swing

Doug Kezirian breaks down the point spreads for this week's bowl games. He's joined by VSiN's Matt Youmans as they offer their top plays.
2020-12-28
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NFL Week 16 Playoff Contenders & Upset Alerts

Doug Kezirian visits with oddsmaker John Murray to break down the Week 16 card and discuss how the betting market responds to playoff contenders and high-profile games. Plus, ESPN NFL Analyst Mike Tannenbaum weighs in on which team might be on upset alert and explains why he still believes in the Steelers.
2020-12-23
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NBA Win Totals Draft (ft: Brian Windhorst & Preston Johnson)

Doug Kezirian chats with ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst and ESPN Betting Analyst Preston Johnson to discuss betting opportunities for the upcoming season. All three guys participate in a draft of season win totals for every single team, discussing why each team might outperform or underdeliver on their projections.
2020-12-22
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NFL Week 15 (Sleeper Teams, Prop Bets, and More)

Doug Kezirian visits with oddsmaker John Murray to preview the NFL betting card and discuss which teams the sharp bettors have backed. Plus, NFL Analyst Jeff Saturday shares which sleeper teams could make a deep Super Bowl run and why Aaron Rodgers is so different this year. Also, ESPN Betting Analyst Anita Marks gives a top prop bet for the Thursday and Saturday games.
2020-12-17
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CFB Conference Title Games

Doug Kezirian previews the conference title games with professional bettor Chuck Edel (3:35), VSiN's Matt Youmans (11:26) and ESPN analytics guru Brad Edwards (35:37). They all offer their top plays and then Brad and Doug break down the Heisman Trophy betting odds with so much still undetermined.
2020-12-16
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UFC's Final Card of 2020

Doug Kezirian previews the UFC's final card of 2020 with UFC Insider Brett Okamoto (1:50). Plus, handicappers Matthew Holt and Lou Finocchiaro (13:43) offer their top plays, including whether we will see a vintage performance from Jose Aldo.
2020-12-15
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NFL Week 14: Most Notable Games & Upset Alerts

Doug Kezirian discusses the Week 14 slate with oddsmaker John Murray, as they break down this week?s most notable line moves and which games will have the biggest decisions for the house. Plus, NFL Analyst Damien Woody tells us whether any teams should be on ?upset alert? and why he thinks the Bills are the AFC?s second-best team.
2020-12-10
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CFB + Heisman Trophy Odds

Doug Kezirian previews the college football weekend with professional bettors Erin Rynning and Chuck Edel. They all offer their top plays, and ESPN Analytics guru Brad Edwards also joins the program to break down the SEC slate.
2020-12-09
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UFC 256

Doug Kezirian chats with UFC Insider Brett Okamoto (22:24) ahead of UFC 256 for insight into the two main events. But first, handicappers Matthew Holt & Lou Finocchairo (2:09) offer their best plays on the card.
2020-12-08
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NFL Week 13 Betting Card

Doug Kezirian discusses the Week 13 betting card with oddsmaker John Murray, breaking down the marquee games and identifying betting opportunities. Plus, ESPN NFL Analyst Mike Tannenbaum explains why the Jets may be trending in the right direction and which backup QB he expects to surpass expectations this weekend. Also, ESPN Betting Analyst Anita Marks highlights four prop plays that have caught her eye.
2020-12-03
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This Week's Top CFB Picks

Doug Kezirian dives deep into the college football card with handicappers Preston Johnson, Erin Rynning and Matt Youmans. All of them offer their favorite picks for this weekend.
2020-12-03
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UFC Fight Night Card

Doug Kezirian breaks down the UFC Fight Night card with handicappers Matthew Holt and Lou Finocchairo. They have wagers on the main events and top plays on the prelims. 
2020-11-27
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