Jerry Ferrara is guest hosting for Cousin Sal as he sits in for the boss and tries to get Harry back on track. Jerry talks about expecting his second kid and asks the Degenerate Trifecta what are the odds on baby Ferrara being tall? Harry argues that he is 5’7” and the guys call bullshit. Jerry introduces Bet-Aches as Harry is having one of the worst weeks he can ever remember and was out of the Daytona 500 just 15 laps in. The guys debate betting strategy is debate to hedge or not to hedge. Jerry and the D3 discuss the NBA season so far and the surprising Knicks and the odds of them making the playoffs. Plus, who can challenge Lebron James for MVP and can anyone stop LaMelo Ball for Rookie of the Year? Then it’s a look at NFL Futures and NFC East odds and Harry reminds Jerry he called TB to TB and now is calling JJ to NJ (Giants). Plus, Jerry is already tracking fantasy sleepers and talks potential players to watch. Next it’s a ride on the Volvo Riverboat Casino as the guys discuss the most disappointing Knicks players this century, causing Jerry pain just to talk about. The Parlay Kid makes his plea to Jerry to take him to a game courtside and Jerry talks about trash talking Steven Jackson. Finally, it’s Sharp Tank as Harry tries to pronounce his tennis pick Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Harry is in Denver, Colorado to award the winner of the first ever Extra Points/Extra Chance contest $5,555. Will the winner be more excited about the money or meeting Harry? Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta discuss their Bet-Ache’s as The Parlay Kid loses as the St. Louis Blues allow a last-second goal. The guys recap the Super Bowl, all the props and look forward to next season. A look at Super Bowl value as the Parlay Kid likes the New England Patriots (37-1) to bounce back, Brother Bri likes the 49ers (14-1) and Sal is buying the Cleveland Browns (22-1). Then it’s a trip on the famous Volvo Riverboat Casino to discuss the athlete with the weirdest physique who excels at their sport, as the Parlay Kid reminds Sal he used to pay tribute to WWE legend Yokozuna. Finally, the guys give their best bets in Sharp Tank.
Cousin Sal sets up the first ever Extra Points Extra Chance Badbeat Buyback contest where one lucky fan will win the prize of a lifetime- $5,555 delivered by none other than Harry (02:00). The Degenerate Trifecta discusses their Bet-Aches as Brother Brian is convinced by Harry to bet The Senior Bowl and did Harry curse Drake’s streak of covering (06:00)? Then it’s the Super Bowl Prop-A-Palooza; from the first touchdown to the first penalty, all the props by position, by quarter and more. The gang gives their best bets in the big game; Harry is once again in love with Leonard Fournette anytime touchdown and Brother Bri and The Parlay Kid break down Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce and even a holding call for the first penalty call of the game (12:15). Next, it’s a trip on the Volvo Riverboat Casino as the guys discuss what would be the best addition to the Super Bowl halftime show- a rap battle, a food fight or a 40 yard race by the coaches which leads to an argument over Harry’s 40 time (44:45). Finally, a Super Bowl Sharp Tank and Cousin Sal closes things out with a touching letter from The Parlay Kid and Brother Bri’s Dad (52:45).
Super Bowl LV is set but first Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta recap Conference Championship Weekend. The Packers bad coaching brings back memories of Gregg Williams and more questionable calls that may have cost them the game. Harry attempts to explain his two ten-team teaser Bet-Ache, Cousin Sal’s new rule is don’t let the numbers play you and Brother Brian once again picked the winners but bet the opposite. The guys recap all their props that hit including Harry’s Leonard Fourtnette anytime score. Are Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill the greatest WR/TE combination in NFL history? Plus, it’s a wide-open NBA MVP race – as Lebron James has not missed a game yet this season. Then it’s time for a ride on the brand new Volvo Riverboat Casino to discuss which coach in history you would want to be yelled at by: Coach K, Jon Gruden or Mr. Szokoli? Finally, Cousin Sal hears from the D3 and makes his Sharp Tank pick!
Harry has a rough week with his bets and continues to drive Jim crazy by sending him videos doing picks while trying to slam dunk and rap. Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta lament their Bet-Aches as the Lakers ruin a parlay, Kansas hits a last second shot for a backdoor cover and Harry can’t lay off overseas basketball. A preview of the AFC (KC/BUF +3) and NFC (TB/GB-3) Championships as Brother Brian likes one line so much he bets it during the show. Harry and the Parlay Kid disagree over the controversial Dan Sorensen helmet to helmet hit. Then the guys discuss if the James Harden trade now makes the Brooklyn Nets team to beat in the Eastern Conference and Sal recalls the time he hit his High School wrestling coach with a garbage can. A preview of the Dustin Poirier/Conor McGregor UFC 257 main event and who puts the most bets in of the Degenerate Trifecta?
Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta react to Alabama rolling to another National Championship. Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith were impressive as nearly everyone won money on the Crimson Tide. Brother Bri suffers a bad Bet-ache and Harry feels he was guilted into taking a break from betting on Chinese basketball (08:15). A preview of the NFL Divisional Round playoffs, Rams (+6.5)/Packers, Ravens (+2)/Bills, Browns (+10)/Chiefs and Bucs (+3)/Saints (25:00). The guys take a look at next year’s Heisman trophy odds. Harry shares his surprise pick (44:15). Plus, the NHL season begins tomorrow and the Parlay Kid is all in on the New York Islanders (50:00). Finally, Cousin Sal talks to Kendrick Perkins and Gina Paradiso about their new podcast The Betting Academy: Hoops Edition (01:08:00).
Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta preview all six Wild Card playoff games and react to the news of new positive Covid cases within the Cleveland Browns as the line moves to PIT (-6). Can we finally trust the Saints in the playoffs? Will Tom Brady and the Bucs stay hot even on the road? Can the Colts keep up with the Bills? The guys make their Super Bowl predictions as Harry goes with a long shot bet (49:30). A look at the College Football National Championship, Ohio State (+7.5) and Alabama (57:00). Then Michael Lombardi joins the show to discuss how the Eagles should have handled the final game of the season, why Jason Garrett is a head coaching candidate again and why Aaron Rodgers will be so hard to beat in the playoffs (01:02:00). Finally, Cousin Sal decides which of the guys he’ll roll with this week with his Sharp Tank pick (01:22:00).
Brother Bri suffers a Bet-Ache after he missed placing a bet on Hawaii because his truck got repossessed on Christmas Eve (02:00). Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta try to make sense of the NFC East and could Andy Dalton lead the Cowboys to an NFC East title (17:00)? A preview of Week 17’s playoff implication games including Cardinals/Rams, Bears/Packers and the Tua/Fitzpatrick lead Dolphins against the Bills. The guys also preview the college football playoffs (Alabama/Notre Dame and Clemson/Ohio State), plus their other best College Bowl game bets. Then Pro Football Hall of Famer, Andre Reed calls in to discuss the Buffalo Bills resurgence and why they might be the team to beat in the AFC, his top three receivers of all time and his first table break in honor of Bills Mafia (53:45). Finally, the Parlay Kid calls out Harry for his GoFundMe campaign to go to Fat Camp (01:20:00).
After two big favorites (Rams and Steelers) go down, Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta look forward to a big Week 16. The Parlay Kid vows to never bet huge favorites in a money-line parlay or games that involve the Atlanta Falcons, only to break those two rules later in the show (07:00). A big game between Packers/Titans as Aaron Rogers and Derrick Henry look to make a MVP push. Can Drew Brees get rolling against the Vikings on Christmas Day and will the Steelers win again this season (17:00)? Plus, who wins the Heisman and the National Championship (36:45)? The guys preview the NBA Season with 15 futures bets which include Luka, Trae Young and even the great Mitchell Robinson (46:15). Finally, after surviving again, Brad calls in with an Eliminator Poll update as he is one of 34 people left out of 5,295 (01:10:30).
Brother Brian shares his ridiculous Betache as the Ravens cover with a last second safety against the Browns. Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta try to make sense of Week 15 Chargers/Raiders, Giants/Browns, Chiefs/Saints and with 3 games remaining who is the best value to win the NFC East? Then it’s a massive College Football Saturday filled with Conference Championship Games as the guys break down Notre Dame/Clemson, Florida/Alabama and Ohio State/Northwestern. Sal’s good friend Brad checks in to discuss being one of 79 people left out of 5,295 in his Eliminator Pool. Sal and the D3 try to figure out what two picks he should make with the teams he has left. Finally, Harry gives a fantasy football league update and the odds he takes down his nemesis Matzahparmigiana in the playoffs.