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The kickoff of the 2026 NFL Playoffs Divisional round is almost here, and betting expert Chad Millman is joined by professional sports gambler Simon Hunter! Before loyal Hoosier alum Chad Millman flies to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami for the College Football Playoff National Championship game, he joins pro gambler Simon Hunter to discuss all things betting in the Divisional round of the NFL Playoffs! Plus, we hear their reactions to the news that Pittsburgh Steelers head coach has stepped down after nearly 20 years in the Steel City. Then we hear Chad and Simon provide initial betting picks and predictions for the Divisional round games, covering both spreads and totals as their free SHARP OR SQUARE PRO FOOTBALL PICK 'EM CONTEST continues throughout the playoffs at https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/ Today's betting coverage starts with two huge Saturday matchups, as Josh Allen and the wounded Buffalo Bills go to Mile High to face Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos. On Saturday night, gamblers experience an NFC West showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks. Can Brock Purdy and coach Kyle Shanahan get the better of quarterback Sam Darnold? Sunday slate betting picks and predictions cover the up-and-down quarterback C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans, who head to Foxboro to take on Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. We also hear the latest betting analysis of Sunday night's game between likely NFL MVP Matt Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams, who travel to arctic Soldier Field for a showdown with quarterback Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears in the Windy City. And finally the duo welcomes on friend of the show Joshua "Duck" Nunn, a college football handicapper and co-host of the Big Bets On Campus podcast. Together they discuss the game from every betting angle, and provide the latest betting market information from Florida's only legal sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet. All their final and official betting picks, all in one fast-paced episode! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:05:30 - REACTION TO MIKE TOMLIN STEPPING DOWN FROM PITTSBURGH STEELERS 0:10:42 - SHARP CALLS 0:14:30 - BUFFALO BILLS VS. DENVER BRONCOS 0:24:06 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 0:35:15 - HOUSTON TEXANS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 0:39:15 - LOS ANGELES RAMS VS. CHICAGO BEARS 0:49:00 - UNDERDOG PARLAY AND BIGGEST BETS 0:56:30 - INDIANA HOOSIERS VS. MIAMI HURRICANES -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Sherman and Mitch analyze every Divisional Round matchup in this NFL playoff preview, with predictions, key matchups, betting lines, and storylines for San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos, and Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots. He discusses the NFC West rivalry, Brock Purdy vs. Mike Macdonald’s defense, Sam Darnold’s playoff pressure, George Kittle’s injury, and the Seahawks defense as a potential game-changer. Sherman covers Rams vs. Bears in cold Chicago conditions, Caleb Williams’ creativity, Matthew Stafford’s playoff pedigree, Ben Johnson’s offense, turnovers, and the advantage of cold-weather running. In the AFC, he previews Bills vs. Broncos, Josh Allen vs. Patrick Surtain, Bo Nix’s challenge, Denver’s defense, James Cook’s role, and Texans vs. Patriots, focusing on Houston’s defense, C.J. Stroud’s growth, Drake Maye’s playoff debut, and the impact of momentum and pass rush. The episode covers betting spreads, injury news, quarterback pressure, defense, and postseason experience. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin talks to Greg Cosell about the NFL playoff games this weekend including Josh Allen and the Bills vs Bo Nix and the Broncos Tomorrow's headlines today with Jason McIntyreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin talks to college football analyst Joel Klatt about the National Championship game, if Miami has a chance, Daunte Moore staying at Oregon, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York Giants are reportedly hiring Super Bowl champion John Harbaugh to be their next head coach. Colin Cowherd explains why this was clearly the correct choice and why he was the best fit to turn around the franchise who has the second worst record since 2016 Tom Brady joins the show ahead of the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. He breaks everything down: Seahawks QB Sam Darnold facing off against the 49ers defense How will Matthew Stafford and the Rams handle the Bears in freezing cold temperatures? What to expect from his Patriots and Drake Maye as they look to get their first playoff win in 6 years Colin also discusses Josh Allen’s path to potentially winning his first Super Bowl and why this would be a historic achievementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York Giants are reportedly hiring Super Bowl champion John Harbaugh to be their next head coach. Colin Cowherd explains why this was clearly the correct choice and why he was the best fit to turn around the franchise who has the second worst record since 2016. 7x Super Bowl Champion and Fox Sports NFL analyst Tom Brady joins the show ahead of the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. He breaks everything down: Seahawks QB Sam Darnold facing off against the 49ers defense How will Matthew Stafford and the Rams handle the Bears in freezing cold temperatures? What to expect from his Patriots and Drake Maye as they look to get their first playoff win in 6 years Colin also discusses Josh Allen’s path to potentially winning his first Super Bowl and why this would be a historic achievement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is joined by betting guru, Stuckey from The Action Network to break down the upcoming HUGE weekend in the NFL and the College Football National Championship Game. They dive into all the action, key storylines, and deliver their expert insight on where the value is for bettors. The action starts on Thursday and they’ve got you covered with sharp analysis and some of the best bets to make this weekend. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Cormier IS BACK to talk all things UFC, MMA and combat sports, with Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes taking over the headlines! Harrison is reportedly OUT for her fight against Nunes after sustaining a neck injury. DC gives his take on the major news, and what that means for both Amanda and Kayla in planning their next fights. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by college football guru Josh Pate to preview the College Football Playoff Championship between Indiana and Miami. Colin predicts that unlike Oregon & Alabama, Miami’s defense should be disruptive and be able to keep Indiana from a point total in the 30s or 40s (2:00). They debate whether Indiana coach Curt Cignetti could be lured away from college football by the NFL (4:30). They discuss the huge disparities in finances between the Big Ten & Texas programs and SEC programs like LSU, Alabama & Georgia and without changes to NIL rules…could get left behind and perennially miss the playoff (6:30). They review all the star quarterbacks returning for the Big Ten & debate whether the gap between the Big Ten & SEC will be even bigger next year (9:30). They also preview Lane Kiffin’s upcoming tenure as coach at LSU and debate whether adding Kiffin will actually bring titles to Baton Rouge (11:30).  They return to the national championship and discuss whether Carson Beck’s experience in the title game will give him any chance to outplay Fernando Mendoza (18:30). They break down the traits that will make Mendonza the likely #1 pick in the NFL draft, and agree that Indiana’s overall talent is underrated (21:30).   Finally, they debate whether they’d tweak the NIL or transfer portal if given the chance and Josh argues for classman pay scales similar to what exist in the NFL and why that would help fix problems with the portal and that the “wild wild west” era of college football is bound to end soon (24:45).  (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin talks to former Steelers RB Jerome Bettis about Mike Tomlin stepping down, the impact it will have on the league, what the Steelers should do next, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.