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When founder Brian Musburger and I reacquired VSiN from DraftKings in July, we received a lot of suggestions, but two rose above all others:
1) Bring back the VSiN app
2) Get back on SiriusXM
Six months later, we’re happy to say that we have done both.
Today, VSiN makes its return to SiriusXM after a four-year hiatus. We are on Channel 158 and the SiriusXM app. >>Listen here if you are a SiriusXM subscriber.
Thanks to everyone at VSiN and SiriusXM who made this happen — and a special thanks to all of you who pushed us to make this happen.
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>>More details in the media release.
Chiefs: Playoff possum?
As I mentioned in yesterday’s newsletter, I ran Steve Makinen’s divisional playoff trends through AI to see what Best Bet would be recommended. The computer spit out Texans +8.5 vs. the Chiefs.
So why does Steve pick the Chiefs -8.5 in his Best Bets column?
The odds/total combination only has them getting 25, but I think there is a good chance that this team has been playing “possum,” particularly in the second half of the season, as they have worked in some new/returning weapons.
With favorites on runs of 12-1 SU and 7-2 ATS in the HOU-KC series, and Saturday divisional home teams 25-5 SU and 20-10 ATS (66.7%) over the last 15 seasons, I’ll back the Chiefs to start the divisional round with a convincing win.
And then there is Dave “Mr. Dog or Pass” Tuley with his opinion on the game.
So take your pick: Man vs. the Machine (and Man with his Dog).
FYI: Steve has picks on all four games.
All of our stories and resources for this round are posted here, including Adam Burke‘s first-TD handicapping.
Today in College Hoops
Greg Peterson has posted his Best Bets for today’s menu.
Adam Burke and Tyler Shoemaker will have their top plays later this morning.
Listen now: Greg’s daily podcast handicapping every game on the menu every day.
Quick Hits
College football: On the VSiN College Football Betting Podcast, Tim Murray breaks down the Ohio State-Notre Dame CFP title game with Wes Reynolds and Matt Youmans.
NBA: Zach Cohen will post his Best Bets by mid-morning.
Australian Open: Zach Cohen is posting his Australian Open Best Bets daily on our tennis page. Both Zach and Gill Alexander are posting their plays on the VSiN Pro picks page.
Horse Racing: “Mr. Ed” Sehon has picks for Gulfstream. 1/ST BET handicapper Jeff Siegel has will post his picks later this morning. 1/ST BET offers wagering on hundreds of races every day from across the country and around the world. Sign up at 1STBET.COM with promo code VSIN200 to claim a 20% rebate for your first 60 days, up to $200.
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