Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Wednesday. The Cash That Ticket podcast delivered a wide ranging Wednesday episode as Super Bowl 60 approaches, blending NFL news, early prop discussion, and a full breakdown of the NBA slate. The show opened with reaction to Bill Belichick not being elected as a first ballot Hall of Famer, a decision that drew surprise and criticism from players, media members, and former coaches. The discussion centered on the belief that Belichick’s career achievements and championships made his omission puzzling, with particular concern about the voting process and its broader implications. Attention then shifted to Super Bowl prop bets, where early market movement was already shaping opinions. Drake Maye’s rushing yards were highlighted after a sharp line move upward, while Sam Darnold’s passing attempts were identified as a favorable over based on New England’s defensive tendencies in the postseason. On the Patriots side, Stefon Diggs was discussed as a key reception prop, with the expectation that his role would be steady even if explosive plays were limited. The podcast then turned fully to the NBA card, beginning with LeBron James returning to Cleveland as the Lakers visited the Cavaliers. With injuries affecting Cleveland and recent offensive efficiency trends for both teams, the conversation weighed side and total considerations, noting market movement toward the over while still respecting situational angles. The Knicks and Raptors matchup followed, where pace, defensive efficiency, and historical meetings pointed toward an under despite Toronto being a small home favorite. The Spurs and Rockets game closed the NBA discussion, focusing on Houston’s dominant home record, prior head to head results, and total market behavior that suggested value on the over. Best bets wrapped the show, with a college basketball play on TCU to stay within the number against Houston and an NBA player prop backing Stephon Castle to exceed his combined rebounds and assists. The episode concluded with reminders about discipline, market awareness, and the importance of process as the calendar moves closer to the Super Bowl and the heart of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 3 202635 mins