An Olympic parlay paying $25,000 suddenly became $4,000 — after the bet had already hit.

Shane and Gosu break down the viral McDavid MVP + points controversy, how correlated parlays are priced, and what this means for bettors going forward.

Plus: NBA betting angles, NHL futures with Gosu, and special guest “Hawkeye” Tim Power joins to talk data and edge.

Episode 153

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This week Pace, Shane and Gosu dive into NBA futures and how the sharp money is approaching the board right now. Pace shares some big news from Maui - they talk Olympics bets, the NBA Allstar game and more. John shares some elite futures bets, the logic behind them, and what recreational bettors consistently get wrong when betting long-term markets.

Plus: key angles to watch heading into the offseason and how early futures value is actually found.

Episode 152

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This week, Pace and Shane unpack the Super Bowl that, let’s be honest… left a lot of fans wanting more. From game flow to betting angles, coaching decisions and more, the guys unpack what made it such a tough watch and what bettors can actually take away from it. After that, a look at the NFL season as a whole, why it was Shane's worst betting season, and why it matters.

Episode 151

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This week, and Behind The Lines' 150th episode, Dr. Brett Abarbanel returns to break down the future of sports betting. Pace and Shane dive into how AI is reshaping betting strategy, the rapid rise of prediction markets, and the growing challenges regulators face as gambling, finance, and technology continue to collide. Plus! Some spiicy book stories, an update to the NBA betting scandal, and more!

Episode 150

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This week, Shane and Pace are joined by investigative journalist Danny Funt to discuss his new book, Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling. The conversation traces the modern gambling boom — from offshore books and regulation to prediction markets, limiting, legislation, and the incentives baked into the system itself. Plus! Look ahead to the Superbowl with Gosu!

Episode 149

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On this week's episode, Shane and Pace dive into the newest controversy in the NFL - What actually defines a catch? Two nearly identical plays. ruled differently... they dive into the NFL’s catch rules, the idea of “surviving the ground,” and why subjective officiating continues to frustrate fans, bettors, and teams alike. Plus! Alberta joining the regulated market, and some picks for the Superbowl?

Episode 148

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Why do most bettors lose — even when they feel like they’re doing everything “right”?

In this week's episode, in addition the NFL Playoffs, Pace and Shane break down what exactly is holding bettors back heading into 2026. From misunderstanding variance and timing to misusing data and chasing short-term results, they unpack the structural reasons why common betting strategies fail — and what needs to change to stay competitive in today’s market.

If you’re serious about betting long-term, this is a conversation about how the game has shifted — and why adapting now matters more than ever.

Episode 147

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This week, after a deep dive into the NFL playoffs and looking ahead to the insane matchups for football with John, Pace and Shane talk to former lottery CEO and fraud prevention expert Terry Rich for a look into fraud prevention in sports betting. From prop bets to prediction markets, they break down why the risk of fraud is growing — and why better oversight and regulation are becoming unavoidable for the industry as a whole.

Episode 146

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