About this episode
RJ Bell, Scott Seidenberg, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL Free agency along with the NBA. Scott and Fezzik discuss CBB Conference tournament betting and much more. Quotes from the Podcast NFL Free Agency Insights 📌 "The Chargers have released Joey Bosa, five-time Pro Bowler after nine seasons in LA." (3:26 - 3:48) → Bosa’s release saves $25.36M , signaling a major defensive reset under Jim Harbaugh. 📌 "The Jets have the most free agents to sign in the entire league at $102 million—25 different ones." (9:04 - 9:24) → New York faces a huge roster rebuild , balancing cap space vs. talent retention . 📌 "The Dolphins kind of went all in the last couple years, and now they have to rebuild." (19:28 - 19:39) → Miami’s cap-strapped situation ($72M over the cap) makes them a risky bet. 📌 "Chargers were one team that quietly but aggressively pursued Metcalf in trade talks last offseason." (29:09 - 29:32) → With Lockett released , will Seattle revisit Metcalf trade talks ? College Basketball Betting Strategies 📌 "It’s really hard to beat a team three times? That’s a myth." (51:25 - 52:27) → Teams winning twice often win again , contradicting common betting narratives . 📌 "If you've got a big favorite, you want one that absolutely needs the game." (52:41 - 53:25) → One-bid conference teams dominate early rounds with high motivation . 📌 "The NCAA committee already makes its bracket by Friday night." (55:36 - 56:48) → Winning a Saturday or Sunday title game rarely impacts seeding . 📌 "Teams with sub-15% win rates often cover in conference tournaments." (1:01:36 - 1:02:21) → Dead-last teams can surprise with a final push. NBA Trends & Playoff Race 📌 "Back-to-back teams this year are covering just 43.7%—the worst in 20 years." (46:22 - 48:00) → Load management makes fatigued teams worse bets than ever. 📌 "The Thunder are the favorite at +165, Celtics at +230, and Cavs at 6:1." (35:20 - 37:12) → Oddsmakers favor youth and depth in the NBA playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices