178: Episode 167: NFC & AFC Championship previews
Will Jared Goff and the Rams have more success in New Orleans the second time around? Can you trust Andy Reid and the Chiefs to take down Bill Belichick and the Patriots? For answers to these questions and more, @JoeFortenbaugh heads to Atlantic City to talk with VSiN’s Jonathan Von Tobel (Host, “Betting Across America”). CLICK HERE to claim your free bet up to $500* at DraftKings: https://www....
24m Jan 18, 2019
24m
179: Episode 166: Championship Weekend Action Report
Which positions have the sharps established in the build-up to the AFC and NFC Championship games? @JoeFortenbaugh visits with the Vice President of Risk Management for the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook Jeff Sherman to get an idea of which way the action is flowing. Fortenbaugh and Sherman also discuss Super Bowl LIII advanced lines as well as 2020 Super Bowl futures. CLICK HERE to claim your fr...
13m Jan 16, 2019
13m
183: Episode 165: NFL Divisional Round weekend
Underdogs went 4-0 during the Wild Card round and have now covered the number in 10 straight playoff games. Should we expect that trend to continue this weekend with the Colts, Cowboys, Chargers and Eagles? @JoeFortenbaugh visits that topic and previews each of the four Divisional Round matchups with professional sports bettor Ace Karalis in this episode of The Sharp 600. Use promo code “COVERS...
26m Jan 11, 2019
26m
180: Episode 164: Wild Card weekend + Alabama-Clemson
And then…there were only two. It’s Alabama and Clemson for the 2019 National Championship and @JoeFortenbaugh is here to preview Monday night’s showdown at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara with ESPN’s Doug Kezirian, who also offers his thoughts on each of the NFL’s four Wild Card matchups this weekend. Is Jason Garrett primed to win his second career playoff game? Will the Chargers exact revenge f...
26m Jan 04, 2019
26m
184: Episode 163: NFL Week 17 + Bowl Season, Part III
It’s the final episode of the year! Will Alabama and Clemson cover massive point spreads against Oklahoma and Notre Dame, respectively? Is Central Florida headed for a 26th straight win? Will Urban Meyer exit Ohio State a winner in the Rose Bowl? Where can we find value as it pertains to Sunday’s NFL card? @JoeFortenbaugh visits these topics and more with Sam Panayotovich of the Vegas Stats & I...
32m Dec 28, 2018
32m
193: Episode 162: NFL Week 16
Do the Pittsburgh Steelers have enough gas left in the tank to defeat the Saints in New Orleans one week after upsetting the Patriots? Will the Chiefs maintain control of the top seed in the AFC by defeating the Seahawks in Seattle? If Monday night marks the final time the city of Oakland hosts the Raiders, will the Silver & Black go out on top by sliding past the Broncos? @JoeFortenbaugh and L...
18m Dec 20, 2018
18m
190: Episode 161: Bowl Season, Part II
The dogs have been silenced as the start of bowl season has seen the favorites dominate the action through the opening week of play. Will the tables turn as we approach New Year’s Eve? For some insight into how the sharp minds are attacking the next wave of college football’s postseason action, @JoeFortenbaugh welcomes back professional sports bettor Bill Krackomberger (KrackWins.com) to the po...
18m Dec 20, 2018
18m
200: Episode 160: NFL Week 15
Are the Los Angeles Chargers the best team in football after storming into Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night and shocking the Chiefs? Why are the Colts laying a full 3 points against the red-hot Cowboys? Can Mike Tomlin finally get past Bill Belichick? For the answers to those questions and more, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to good friend Gill Alexander from the Vegas Stats & Information Network an...
27m Dec 14, 2018
27m
200: Episode 159: Bowl Season, Part I
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to one of them most magical times of year. College Football Bowl Season is officially back! With five games on Saturday’s card, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to professional bettor and handicapper Brian Edwards (BrianEdwardsSports.com, VegasInsider.com) for the sides you should be closely monitoring this weekend and beyond. In addition, Edwards drops the scoop on two addit...
24m Dec 14, 2018
24m
191: Episode 158: Welcome to Bowl Season!
Did the College Football Playoff Committee make a mistake by leaving the Georgia Bulldogs out of the Final Four? Will the Texas Longhorns (+11) take advantage of a potentially flat Georgia program in the Allstate Sugar Bowl? Less than one week after the bowl game point spreads hit the board, where has the sharp action surfaced? Westgate SuperBook Director John Murray joins @JoeFortenbaugh for a...
17m Dec 07, 2018
17m
197: Episode 157: NFL Week 14
Is Tom Brady cursed when it comes to playing in Miami? How will the Green Bay Packers perform after the firing of longtime head coach Mike McCarthy? Can Mitchell Trubisky lead the Bears past the NFC’s top-seeded Los Angeles Rams? @JoeFortenbaugh looks for answers to those questions and more with CBS Sports HQ’s Nick Kostos in Episode 157. Use promo code “COVERS” at MonkeyKnifeFight.com: https:/...
25m Dec 06, 2018
25m
197: Episode 156: CFB Championship Weekend with Chris Andrews
If you thought what Ohio State did to Michigan last Saturday afternoon was a surprise, imagine waking up at 11:30pm Wednesday night to find out that Baby No. 2 was planning to join the world more than a week early. That’s right, @JoeFortenbaugh is out of action for the next few days due to the birth of his second son, but not before he talked to Chris Andrews (Sportsbook Director at the South P...
14m Nov 29, 2018
14m
191: Episode 155: NFL Week 12
One of the greatest sports betting weekends of the year concludes with Sunday’s NFL slate. Will Hue Jackson get his revenge against the Cleveland Browns? Are the Steelers headed for trouble in Denver? What do we make of all these double-digit favorites? @JoeFortenbaugh turns to Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook head oddsmaker Ed Salmons for the scoop. Use promo code “COVERS” at MonkeyKnifeFight.com:...
18m Nov 20, 2018
18m
198: Episode 154: College Football Week 14
For several programs around the country, the moment of truth has arrived. Will Mike Leach finally find his way past in-state rival Chris Petersen and the Washington Huskies? Is Jim Harbaugh headed for his first career coaching victory over Ohio State, or is -4 too much to lay on the road with the Wolverines? Will West Virginia rebound off of last week’s brutal upset loss at Oklahoma State? For ...
25m Nov 20, 2018
25m
196: Episode 153: Rams/Chiefs + Turkey Day picks
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! For those of you who plan on firing early and often this holiday week, let @JoeFortenbaugh and professional sports bettor and handicapper Ace Karalis take you through the slate game by game, with Ace sprinkling in a few college football plays for good measure.  Use promo code “COVERS” at MonkeyKnifeFight.com: https://play.monkeyknifefight.com/doubledeposit/?p_sour...
26m Nov 19, 2018
26m
202: Episode 152: NFL Week 11
Will Mitchell Trubisky and the Chicago Bears (-2.5) rise to the occasion on Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings? Will Rams-Chiefs close with the highest total in NFL history? If so, is there value to be had in betting the under? Week 11 offers a plethora of storylines, so @JoeFortenbaugh turns to good friend and 2011 Westgate SuperContest Champion Brady Kannon for some insight into navig...
27m Nov 16, 2018
27m
201: Episode 151: College Football Week 12
The marquee matchups are few and far between this weekend, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make some money exploiting a few key spots on Saturday’s card. For some insight on how best to attack the schedule, @JoeFortenbaugh talks with Jonathan Von Tobel of the Vegas Stats & Information Network (SiriusXM 204). In addition, Fortenbaugh discusses the return of “The Mother Of All Spots,” which takes ...
30m Nov 15, 2018
30m
199: Episode 150: NFL Week 10
After the sportsbooks got hammered in Week 9, will Vegas bookmakers respond by making subtle adjustments to their Week 10 point spreads? Are the Saints, Rams and Chargers laying too many points? @JoeFortenbaugh and professional handicapper and sports bettor Marco D’Angelo (WagerTalk.com) discuss these questions and more in Episode 150\. Fortenbaugh opens the show looking to go 8-2 with his 6-po...
20m Nov 09, 2018
20m
196: Episode 149: College Football Week 11
The big question on everybody’s mind is whether or not Alabama will fall victim to the dreaded “letdown spot” this Saturday as 24-point favorites against Mississippi State. For a look behind the sportsbook counter to find out what the sharps and pubic have been betting this week, @JoeFortenbaugh talks with Jason Simbal, Vice President of Risk for CG Technology in Las Vegas. Fortenbaugh closes t...
22m Nov 08, 2018
22m
197: Episode 148: Football Knowledge Bomb
Even though the Saints defeated the Rams in The Big Easy this past Sunday, is New Orleans worthy of being listed ahead of Los Angeles in the Las Vegas power rankings? Is there value to be had in betting 6-point teasers? Should you pay attention to betting trends or are they considered somewhat useless? What would the line be if Alabama were to meet Clemson in the National Championship game and ...
23m Nov 07, 2018
23m
192: Episode 147: NFL Week 9
Saints-Rams, Patriots-Packers, Seahawks-Chargers. No matter how you slice it, Week 9 in the NFL is going to create a serious ripple effect for the rest of the season. To break down the biggest games on the card as well as unearth some under-the-radar gems, @JoeFortenbaugh welcomes Sean Pendergast from SportsRadio 610 in Houston to the podcast. Free Breeders’ Cup wager guide from xpressbet.com: ...
27m Nov 02, 2018
27m
195: Episode 146: College Football Week 10
Fresh off their respective bye weeks, top-ranked Alabama (-14.5) and #3 LSU get set to do battle in Baton Rouge Saturday night. But for as much excitement as this showdown brings to the table, is their any value to be had on either the Crimson Tide or Tigers? For an in-depth look into Bama-LSU as well as the other marquee matchups on the Week 10 card, @JoeFortenbaugh speaks with ESPN’s Preston ...
22m Nov 01, 2018
22m
194: Episode 145: NFL Week 8
Will the Saints exact revenge against the Vikings for last January’s “Minnesota Miracle?” Is it wise to lay double digits with the Rams and Chiefs? And how will the Eagles respond against the Jaguars after blowing a 17-0 fourth quarter lead last Sunday against the Panthers? For answers to those questions as well as insight into some of the sharper plays on the Week 8 card, @JoeFortenbaugh talks...
26m Oct 26, 2018
26m
195: Episode 144: College Football Week 9
The "World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” between two of the AP’s top-10 teams in Georgia and Florida headlines college football’s Week 9 card. But the big question, as always, is would you rather lay the lumber with the Bulldogs or take the points with the Gators? For insight into that question as well as how to approach the rest of the Week 9 slate, @JoeFortenbaugh heads to Las Vegas to ta...
20m Oct 26, 2018
20m
193: Episode 143: Your 2018 World Series primer
The money has been flowing in early and often on one of the two World Series participants, but is it the right side to play? @JoeFortenbaugh visits with professional sports bettor Jason Weingarten for an in-depth primer on the 2018 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers. [0:00-1:05]: The Rundown [1:06-16:22]: World Series betting primer with Jason Weingarten [16:23-good...
17m Oct 22, 2018
17m
204: Episode 142: NFL Week 7
After what Tom Brady did to the previously unbeaten Chiefs at Gillette Stadium last Sunday, combined with how Brock Osweiler gashed Chicago’s defense just a few hours earlier, how many Vegas tourists are set to bet on New England (-3) this weekend? Be extremely careful with that wager, says @JoeFortenbaugh, who looks for value within the Week 7 card with Rufus Peabody from Massey-Peabody Analyt...
17m Oct 19, 2018
17m
210: Episode 141: College Football Week 8
Letdown spots abound this weekend for LSU, Oregon and Michigan State, to name a few. But will Mississippi State, Washington State and Michigan be able to capitalize on their opportunities? For a deep dive into those three games as well as a look at some other tasty spots on the Week 8 card, @JoeFortenbaugh speaks with ESPN’s Stanford Steve Coughlin (SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt, “Stanford S...
21m Oct 18, 2018
21m
209: Episode 140: Your 2018-2019 NBA betting preview
Which NBA futures are the most popular amongst the sharp bettors in Las Vegas? Are LeBron and the Lakers poised to make a serious run at the Golden State Warriors? Which dark horse franchises could emerge to spoil the party in both the Eastern and Western Conferences? Race & Sportsbook Manager from the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook Ed Salmons joins @JoeFortenbaugh to talk about all that and more...
12m Oct 15, 2018
12m
212: Episode 139: NFL Week 6
Pat “The Patomic Bomb” Mahomes and the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs travel to New England to face Tom Brady and the Patriots in a Sunday Night Football showdown that highlights a Week 6 card featuring 10 games with point spreads of 3.5 or less. In an effort to better navigate the gambling waters, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to sports bettor, handicapper and old friend Rob Pizzola for the scoop. [0:0...
16m Oct 12, 2018
16m
205: Episode 138: College Football Week 7
Washington at Oregon and Georgia at LSU headline a Week 7 college football slate that is ripe for the picking. But which direction should bettors be looking in order to turn a profit? @JoeFortenbaugh talks with Westgate SuperBook sportsbook manager John Murray for all the latest sharp moves Sin City has to offer. [0:00-0:59]: The Rundown [1:00-2:18]: UPSET ALERT! [2:19-10:05]: College Football ...
14m Oct 12, 2018
14m
207: Episode 137: NFL Week 5
What’s the most enticing 6-point teaser play of the weekend? In the battle for AFC supremacy between the best offense in Kansas City and top defense in Jacksonville, who will emerge with bragging rights? For an in-depth look into the Week 5 card, @JoeFortenbaugh talks with Brandon Tierney from CBS Radio about the best plays of the weekend and what life is like covering sports betting at a major...
26m Oct 05, 2018
26m
206: Episode 136: College Football Week 6
A new approach to betting Alabama Crimson Tide games has emerged and, so far, it has proven to be quite profitable. For more on that angle as well as a look at some of the weekend’s biggest and most valuable matchups, @JoeFortenbaugh welcomes back handicapper and pro sports bettor Brian Edwards (VegasInsider.com) to The Sharp 600. [0:00-1:00]: The Rundown [1:01-2:37]: UPSET ALERT! [2:38-15:27]:...
19m Oct 05, 2018
19m
215: Episode 135: MLB postseason primer
Is there any chance the underdog stories in Oakland or Atlanta conclude with a World Series title? Will the Milwaukee Brewers upset the established order and stun the baseball world? Which clubs should we buy and which should we sell when it comes to the 2018 MLB playoffs? Gill Alexander (VSiN, Beating the Book podcast) delivers the goods with host @JoeFortenbaugh. [0:00-1:47]: The Rundown [1:4...
27m Oct 02, 2018
27m
214: Episode 134: NFL Week 4
After a 3-1 week (8-4 on the season), @JoeFortenbaugh looks to keep it cooking with Jason McIntyre from TheBigLead.com and FS1\. Are you willing to back home dogs in the Giants and Broncos? Will the Raiders and Jon Gruden finally get right against the Cleveland Browns? Those questions, picks, teasers and more as we get set for the final weekend in September. Get your sign up bonus at Xpressbet....
31m Sep 28, 2018
31m
209: Episode 133: College Football Week 5
Penn State-Ohio State, Notre Dame-Stanford and Trevor Lawrence vs. Eric Dungey highlight a Week 5 card that is ripe for the picking. @JoeFortenbaugh looks to go 3-1 with his UPSET ALERT before a much-anticipated conversation with Bleacher Report’s Adam Kramer, who discusses one of college football’s greatest traditions. As usual, Fortenbaugh looks to bring down the curtain in style with four pi...
26m Sep 27, 2018
26m
213: Episode 132: ESPN's Doug Kezirian
After an update on Thursday night’s “Mother Of All Spots” situation involving the Rams and Vikings, @JoeFortenbaugh welcomes ESPN’s Doug Kezirian for a candid interview on his role at the Worldwide Leader, the direction major networks are taking with their sports betting coverage and whether or not this Alabama program has a worthy adversary.  Check out BetQL here: https://betql.co/ [0:00-1:10]...
37m Sep 25, 2018
37m
209: Episode 131: NFL Week 3
Are Patrick Mahomes and the red-hot Kansas City Chiefs headed for a wake-up call against Jimmy Garoppolo and the San Francisco 49ers? Is it a smart idea to lay a touchdown on the road…even if the squad you’re backing is the New England Patriots? For a complete breakdown of the Week 3 card along with plenty of picks and teaser suggestions, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to Nick Kostos of CBS Sports for t...
25m Sep 21, 2018
25m
206: Episode 130: College Football Week 4
It’s a jam-packed installment of The Sharp 600 as @JoeFortenbaugh heads to Las Vegas to speak with South Point sportsbook director Chris Andrews about a variety of topics ranging from Thursday night’s NFL and college football action report, the FanDuel sportsbook controversy in New Jersey and, of course, this weekend’s college football card. Check out BetQL here: https://betql.co/ [0:00-1:02]: ...
26m Sep 20, 2018
26m
218: Episode 129: NFL + CFB with Jimmy Vaccaro
How many games does it take to properly evaluate a professional football team? Do the same rules apply for college football? What should we make of Kansas City’s incendiary start and who are the worst teams in the NFL? For a deep dive into these questions and more, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to 40+ year Las Vegas bookmaker Jimmy Vaccaro for the inside scoop. Check out BetQL here: https://betql.co/ [...
15m Sep 18, 2018
15m
216: Episode 128: NFL Week 2
After a 4-1 week that included a successful 6-point teaser, @JoeFortenbaugh is taking a very cautious approach with the Week 2 card. Can we trust everything we saw in Week 1 or are we putting too much stock in a very small sample size? For help sorting through the 16-game slate, Fortenbaugh turns to CBS Sports Senior NFL Writer Will Brinson (Pick Six Podcast) for the goods. Check out BetQL here...
27m Sep 14, 2018
27m
208: Episode 127: CFB Week 3 + GGG-Canelo II
It’s a doubleheader installment of The Sharp 600 as professional gambler Bill Krackomberger joins @JoeFortenbaugh from Las Vegas to preview this week’s college football card as well as the rematch between Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez. Can we trust the judges this time around?  Check out BetQL here: https://betql.co/ [0:00-1:35]: The Rundown [1:36-3:18]: UPSET ALERT! [3:19-17:10]: CFB Wee...
25m Sep 13, 2018
25m
211: Episode 126: Looking through the smoke with Ed Salmons
Before one can enjoy any success predicting the future, we must first look to the past to determine what is real and what could be deceiving. For an in-depth analysis on how best to analyze Week 1 of the NFL and Week 2 of the college football season, @JoeFortenbaugh turns to Westgate SuperBook Race & Sportsbook Manager Ed Salmons, who sprinkles in a few picks along the way. Check out BetQL here...
27m Sep 10, 2018
27m
219: Episode 125: NFL Week 1
Buckle up, because this installment of the podcast is a monster. @JoeFortenbaugh goes back to his early Vegas roots courtesy of a visit from professional sports bettor and handicapper Ace Karalis, who pulls back the curtain on the gambling industry before launching into his Week 1 analysis. Fortenbaugh opens the show with a popular 6-point teaser play and closes the pod with four plays he likes...
39m Sep 07, 2018
39m
217: Episode 124: College Football Week 2
If @JoeFortenbaugh has his way, the underdogs will be barking early and often this Saturday (hint, hint: take a look at the spot in the Alabama-Arkansas State game). For a second opinion, Fortenbaugh turns to Marc Lawrence (Playbook.com, SportsData.com) for what to make of the Week 2 college football card as well as how to approach Week 1 losers like Michigan and Washington. Check out BetQL her...
17m Sep 06, 2018
17m
203: Episode 123: College Football Week 1
College football is back in our lives and @JoeFortenbaugh is coming out firing with a big-time trend, four picks and an interview with Ken Thomson, who drops some serious knowledge regarding how your should attack this weekend’s slate of action. Take a deep breath and buckle up because the next few months are going to be intense. Download BetQL here: https://betql.co/ [0:00-0:58]: The Rundown...
18m Aug 31, 2018
18m
221: Episode 122: 2018 College football primer
Sleepers, value picks, overrated land mines and intriguing scheduling spots. You want ‘em, we got ‘em. Welcome to the first college football episode of the season, where @JoeFortenbaugh and Brian Edwards (BrianEdwardsSports.com) preview the Power 5 conferences before Brian lays out some of his favorite futures plays of the season. Check out BetQL here: https://betql.co/ [0:00-2:01]: The Rundown...
20m Aug 27, 2018
20m
231: Episode 121: Should sportsbooks be allowed to ban bettors simply for winning?
Card counting isn’t illegal, but Vegas casinos will prohibit you from playing if they determine you are employing the practice. In that same vein, should sportsbooks be permitted to ban bettors simply for winning? That’s the raging debate at the moment according to David Purdum of ESPN, who joins @JoeFortenbaugh to discuss his article, “Won and done? Sportsbooks banning the smart money.”  Downl...
24m Aug 21, 2018
24m
235: Episode 120: NFC South preview
Our 2018 NFL Divisional previews conclude today with @JoeFortenbaugh and Mitch Moss (VSiN, SiriusXM 204) diving deep into the NFC South. The Falcons, Saints and Panthers all find themselves facing lofty expectations, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers look to finally bust loose under former top draft pick Jameis Winston. So the big question is as follows: Where, exactly, can we make some money? Dow...
20m Aug 20, 2018
20m
230: Episode 119: AFC South preview
The Jacksonville Jaguars busted loose for 10 wins and a trip to the AFC Championship game last season, but is Doug Marrone’s crew ripe for a regression in 2018? What do we make of returning injured quarterbacks DeShaun Watson in Houston and Andrew Luck in Indianapolis? And how will the first year of the Mike Vrabel experience play out in Tennessee? @JoeFortenbaugh visits with old friend Pauly H...
16m Aug 16, 2018
16m
223: Episode 118: AFC West preview
Are the Oakland Raiders still a hot commodity in the city of Las Vegas despite last season’s 6-10 campaign? Can the Chargers finally get out of their own way and take advantage of one of the most talented rosters in the league? Is Patrick Mahomes capable of protecting the football like Alex Smith, or will an uptick in turnovers lead to Kansas City’s demise? And what do we make of Case Keenum an...
14m Aug 13, 2018
14m