Best of The Herd

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 8 Thursday Night Football matchup between Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings vs. Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers. John then reacts to the Chargers blowout win vs. the Vikings and laments the Vikings QB situation. Should they have resigned current Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold or Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones? John then reacts to the current gambling probe involving Portland Trailblazers head coach Chauncey Billups & Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and others. John wraps up with his thoughts on Love is Blind & recaps his experience trying hot yoga. Later John is joined by betting guru, Stuckey from The Action Network to break down the upcoming weekend in both college football and the NFL. They dive into the biggest matchups, key storylines, and deliver their expert insight on where the value is for bettors. From Saturday’s slate of massive college games to Sunday’s NFL action, they’ve got you covered with sharp analysis and some of the best bets to make this weekend. 04:02 - Vikings-Chargers 21:46 - NBA Gambling scandal 31:28 - Love is Blind 33:01 - John tries Hot Yoga 42:16 - Stuckey joins the show 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.

Colin is joined by Danny Parkins, host of “First Things First” on FS1. They dive straight into the MASSIVE gambling & match fixing scheme that ended in the arrest of  Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones. They call it the “NBA’s Pete Rose” moment, and Danny argues Chauncey should be thrown out of the Hall of Fame if the allegations prove to be true (3:00). They discuss the world of underground gambling & the history of the intersection of the mafia, gambling and sports and Danny explains why the level of regulation in legal betting is what caused the players to be caught tanking their player props (11:00). They argue that these types of scandals will happen as long as the leagues are in bed with the sportsbook, but there’s no going back with the huge money involved, and it’s better to have props monitored and regulated rather than move underground. Danny argues that there’s a solid case to outlaw “under” player props (19:00).  Colin argues basketball is uniquely susceptible to corruption and match fixing due to its more individualistic nature, and why the team-centric, militaristic culture of the NFL would make it hard to pull off in football (28:00) . Danny argues that America is so addicted to sports that even if the Super Bowl was found to be rigged… people wouldn’t tune out.  They discuss why the leagues have too much money on the line to allow everything to be “rigged” like many fans believe, and Colin explains why conspiracies about refs being in on it are overblown (39:00). Colin revisits the lead story he had for The Herd that had to be shelved due to the gambling story breaking… Victor Wembanyama’s absolutely insane 40 point performance against the best frontline in the league and debate whether he’s already the best player in the league at 21 years old (59:00). Finally, Danny brings up the story of a G-league player moving over to college basketball and they both agree… that doesn’t feel right (1:10:00). All lines provided by hardrock.bet (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.

As news of a massive betting scandal and arrest following a years-long FBI probe send shockwaves through the sports world, NFL betting expert Chad Millman and professional sports gambler Simon Hunter reconvene to talk about it all. After discussing the ramifications within and beyond the sports betting universe, they also deep dive into their best bets for NFL Week 8. They tell gamblers their favorite NFL matchups across the board, leading up to their final five against the spread bets for their weekly NFL pick 'em pool contest. We also have Simon's weekly Sharp Calls segment, where Simon recaps the phone calls he's received from fellow professional gamblers responding to our Tuesday show. NFL betting picks and predictions provided today include Sunday Night Football between Jordan Love and Aaron Rodgers as the Green Bay face the Pittsburgh Steelers, as well as Drake Maye and the New England Patriots as big home favorites against the Cleveland Browns. Our betting duo also discusses the lowly Tennessee Titans vs. Daniel Jones and his Indianapolis Colts, the Washington Commanders vs. Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs, and of course MVP candidate Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys vs. the Denver Broncos led by Bo Nix. Picks and predictions for NFL Week 8 also include our Round Robin parlays, over/under picks, Simon's biggest bets of the week, moneyline favorites and so much more. #Volume 0:03:00 - NBA BETTING SCANDAL REACTION 0:28:30 - SHARP CALLS 0:32:00 - CHICAGO BEARS VS BALTIMORE RAVENS 0:37:00 - NEW YORK GIANTS VS PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 0:42:05 - CAROLINA PANTHERS VS BUFFALO BILLS 0:44:30 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS HOUSTON TEXANS  0:49:06 - NEW YORK JETS VS CINCINNATI BENGALS 0:51:36 - TAMPA BAY BUCS VS NEW ORLEANS SAINTS  0:56:05 - CLEVELAND BROWNS VS NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 0:59:00 - DALLAS COWBOYS VS DENVER BRONCOS 1:03:20 - GREEN BAY PACKERS VS PITTSBURGH STEELERS  1:07:00 - UNDERDOG PARLAYS, BIGGEST BETS, ET  -- 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.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.  Nick Wright reacts to the NBA gambling scandal involving Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones, Terry Rozier, and many more following FBI investigation. Later, Nick reacts to Victor Wembanyama's dominant 40-point performance in the San Antonio Spurs' win over the Dallas Mavericks in Cooper Flagg's NBA debut. Is Wemby already the best player in the NBA? Next, Nick reacts to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' opening night win over Luke Doncic and the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers before turning his attention to Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets' loss to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Is KD on track to be the only NBA legend without a fan base that loves him? As always, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREAKING NEWS: Blazers HC Chauncey Billiups, and Heat G Terry Rozier arrested by FBI in illegal gambling probe Thoughts on Victor Wembanyama' huge game last night against the Mavericks The Dodgers are trying to become the first team to repeat as champions in 25 years. If they do, it will be good for baseball Colin talks about Nick Saban blamming NIL for HC firingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin explains why Cooper Flagg will be fine, and that he was asked to deal with a lot last night.The Knicks have become a good franchise but Colin believes they made a mistake firing Tom Thibodeau Aaron Rodgers is the perfect fit for the Steelers because he brings competience to the QB position Not a good day for the NBA: More on the huge gambling scandalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts joins the show ahead of the World Series showdown with the Blue Jays, sharing his mindset going into the series and firing back at critics who claim the Dodgers have “ruined baseball.” Colin then explains, there are gambling rules for a reason, people who follow them should not be punishedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd reacts to stunning breaking news from the NBA — the FBI arrests Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Heat guard Terry Rozier in a major investigation tied to illegal poker games and sports betting. Then, Colin dives into Victor Wembanyama’s monster 40-point season opener, explaining why the Spurs’ superstar might already be ready to claim the crown as the NBA’s best player. Plus, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts joins the show ahead of the World Series showdown with the Blue Jays, sharing his mindset going into the series and firing back at critics who claim the Dodgers have “ruined baseball.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of 3 & Out with John Middlekauff, John dives into Jayden Daniels’ latest injury and what it means for his long-term NFL future. He reacts to reports of tension between Russell Wilson and Sean Payton and breaks down why having a quality backup quarterback has never been more important in today’s league. Plus, John hits the biggest headlines from around college football and gives his take on what’s shaping the playoff race. 04:32 - Jayden Daniels Injured again 16:53 - The importance of back QB's 22:45 - Russ vs Payton 32:22 - Kauff on Campus 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.

Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by their close friend and former NBA MVP Allen Iverson. A.I. tells them about his new documentary series ‘Allen Iv3rson’ produced by Steph Curry and Shaquille O’Neal that premieres TODAY on Prime Video. Joe and Jada chop it up with The Answer about some legendary stories involving all three of them, including A.I.’s wild nights out with Joe before New York Knicks games in his Philadelphia 76ers days, his iconic Reebok commercial with Jadakiss, going toe-to-toe with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, and when former NBA commissioner David Stern read lyrics from Iverson’s rap album out loud to him. Stay till the end for an appearance from Allen’s mother, Ann Iverson, who tells some secrets from A.I.’s childhood. 4:00 - Joe & Jada's long-time friendships with A.I. 9:30 - Joe FINALLY gives A.I. his Terror Squad chain 11:15 - New doc series on Prime Video produced by Steph Curry & Shaq 20:00 - When your entourage gets too disrespectful 25:15 - R.I.P. John Thompson 27:15 - Michael Vick coming up in his hometown after him 34:30 - A.I. fact checks some of Joe's stories about him 42:30 - Jada & A.I.'s iconic Reebok commercial 45:30 - Going to war with Kobe Bryant 47:00 - David Stern & Adam Silver 51:30 - Joe still wants A.I. to get reparations for outfit fines 54:00 - Iverson's book 57:30 - A.I.'s mother joins & tells childhood stories [Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.] Joe and Jada now on Patreon All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.